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West Duluth Dairy Queen Open for the Season

Dairy Queen had been closed since October

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring must be here because the West Duluth Dairy Queen is now open for the season. Customers have been flocking to the store, waiting in line at the front window and in the drive-thru to get their favorite ice cream treats. The owner tells us it’s exciting to open the store every year in the first week…

Lenten Organ Recitals Hosted in Duluth

Music lovers gather around...

DULUTH, Minn. – Music lovers gather around.. The Arrowhead Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is hosting recitals during the Lenten season. Samuel Black played for the first recital in the series. The performance took place at First Presbyterian Church in Duluth. Black has been playing the organ since 1966. He played pieces including those by Richard Horn and…

Class Teaches About Raising Chickens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.– Over at the Duluth Folk Museum, people got a chance to learn how to bring a small piece of the farm to their backyards. The class offered tips and tricks on raising chickens. There was even a guest appearance from an actual chicken. It also taught about how to stay up to code on Duluth’s ordinances about the…

Active Transportation Meeting Held in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.– City officials in Superior released their plans to increase the amount of walkways, bike lanes, and more. The goal is to increase public safety and promote a more active lifestyle. Tonight the people of Superior had a chance to take a look at the city’s plans and voice their thoughts for the active transportation plan. Active transportation is…

Surprise Turnout and a Surprise Result for Primary Election

Joe Biden's campaign did not have a strong presence in the state, making his victory largely unexpected, especially after Senator Bernie Sanders won the Minnesota caucus handily back in 2016...

DULUTH, Minn. – Joe Biden’s campaign did not have a strong presence in the state, making his victory largely unexpected, especially after Senator Bernie Sanders won the Minnesota caucus handily back in 2016. High voter turnout was a big part of the Minnesota primary. Turnout in Duluth was right around 35 percent of registered voters, but the biggest news was…

17th Annual Mono Ski and Race Camp

The event is the largest adapted learning-how-to-ski event in the Midwest

DULUTH, Minn. – The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hit the slopes last week for its 17th annual Mono Ski and Race Camp at Spirit Mountain. The event is the largest adapted learning-how-to-ski event in the Midwest. Participants learn how to improve on their mono-ski skills and gain extra confidence to become independent at the sport…and to have fun all at…

DECC Hosts 10th Annual St. Louis River Summit

DULUTH, Minn.– Leaders from around the Twin Ports and beyond came together at The DECC for the 10th annual St. Louis River Summit. Resource managers, community members, and more gathered to discuss the condition of the St. Louis River and solutions to keep it clean in the future. The river is currently listed as an area of concern because of…

Public Meeting Held for Howard’s Bay Project

SUPERIOR, Wis.– State and local officials in Wisconsin have released their proposal to clean up the water around Howard’s Bay in Superior. Sediments in the bay are contaminated and pose a threat to the environment and the shipping industry. At the Douglas County courthouse, residents shared their thoughts about the Howard’s Bay Remediation Project. The meeting is a team effort…

Boy Scouts Donate Popcorn to National Guard

DULUTH, Minn.– Local Boy Scouts gave back to the Duluth National Guard today. The donation was in the form of fresh popcorn, $2,000 worth to be exact. The Boy Scouts sell popcorn every year as their fundraiser but customers had the option to place an extra order for military members. Those extra orders paid off. “Giving back is part of…

Pizza and Primaries Kicks Off

What's the best food pairing for Super Tuesday?

DULUTH, Minn. – What’s the best food pairing for Super Tuesday? For many people, the answer is pizza. Pizza and primaries kicked off at UMD today. It promoted two things: one, it encouraged college kids to vote in the student association election. Two, it got them to vote in the presidential primaries. “Inspiring other people. One of the most rewarding…

Veterinarian Says It’s Unlikely People Can Give Pets Coronavirus

If you do come down with the virus, you're encouraged to avoid contact with your pets because the virus can live on the surface of the animal just like the surface of a door handle, which could infect other people.

TWIN PORTS – Animal experts tell us it’s highly unlikely that your pet will catch the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus. Dr. Bob McClellan at Superior Animal Hospital says illnesses usually spread species to species. While there are some illnesses that spread from pet to human, you don’t have to worry about respiratory viruses like coronavirus doing that. “There’s lots…

Super Tuesday Voting Rules

If you voted early for one of the candidates, it's too late to change your vote.

DULUTH, Minn. – Those early voters for candidates like Amy Klobuchar or Pete Buttigieg will stand. Minnesota’s early voting starts 46 days before the primary election. People can change their vote up to 7 days before election, which this year was February 25th. At that point, officials start to count ballots. There was quite a bit of early voting but…