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Union Gospel Mission Holds Annual Hungry Hearts Food Drive

Each year the Union Gospel Mission on First Street in Duluth serves around 90,000 meals each year to community members in need.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Union Gospel Mission held its annual pre-Valentine’s Day Hungry Hearts Food Drive this weekend. It happens in Duluth and Cloquet at all Super One stores. Each year the Union Gospel Mission on First Street in Duluth serves around 90,000 meals each year to community members in need. Customers at the stores could donate cash or purchase…

Winter Bike Week Put the Pedal to the Metal

Experienced and inexperienced bikers gathered to ride with a guide, enjoy barbeque, and drink some local craft beer.

DULUTH, Minn. – It is 2020 Winter Bike Week and to celebrate Continental Ski and Bike held a free group ride at Lester Park in Duluth. Experienced and inexperienced bikers gathered to ride with a guide, enjoy barbecue, and drink some local craft beer from Ursa Minor. It is all part of Zeitgeist Community’s Winter Bike Week celebrating biking in…

Winter Frolic Attracts Hundreds to Two Harbors

Some events included a bags tournament, pop can racing, and even a vintage snowmobile run.

TWO HARBORS, Minn. –  The annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic wrapped up on Saturday. Hundreds of people came out to the many events over the three-day festival. Some events included a bags tournament, pop can racing, and even a vintage snowmobile run. The Winter Frolic has been going on for decades and gives community members a chance to enjoy the…

Guided Walk: Park Point Natural Area

Animals such as red fox, cottontail bunnies, grey squirrels, and even white-tail deer have made Park Point their home.

DULUTH, Minn. – A Lake Superior Maritime Ranger led a guided walk teaching people about the Park Point Natural Area. Animals such as red fox, cottontail bunnies, grey squirrels, and even white-tail deer have made Park Point their home. The ranger said her main goal is Northlanders gaining more knowledge so they can identify tracks in their own backyards. “I…

Community Throws Special Prom for Hermantown High School Student

Dozens of people got to celebrate with Christopher and eat food which was mostly donated by the community.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A special prom was held for a local Hermantown boy who is a high school senior. Christopher has autism and community members pulled together to throw him his own prom at The Social House in Hermantown. The DJ, photographer, and venue were donated to help Christopher celebrate. “He still got his crown and he still got to…

Wear Red Event Happening Throughout the Country

Whether it be head to toe or a little pop of red...

DULUTH, Minn. – Whether it be head to toe or a little pop of red, millions all over the country are wearing red in support of women with cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. According to experts, more women die from heart disease and cardiovascular disease every year than all cancers combined, something a lot of people might not be…

4th Annual Night to Shine Allows Everyone to Experience Prom

Night to Shine happens all over the United States and allows people who might not get a chance to experience their own school's prom a night to feel incredibly special.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Night to Shine Prom for people with special needs welcomed 150 guests and their invited guests for a night of celebration at Proctor High School. Night to Shine happens all over the United States and allows people who might not get a chance to experience their own school’s prom a night to feel incredibly special. In Proctor,…

UW-Superior Receives A Special Grant For Center For Community Engaged Learning

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior is receiving a special grant. It’s Center for Community Engaged Learning is getting more than $20,000. The funding will help to support and expand their work to encourage students and the community to exercise their rights. The center received the twenty grant from Menard’s Center for Study of Institutions and Innovations. Part…

Non-Alcoholic Beer Served at Ursa Minor Brewing

And if you don't drink beer? Well that's okay...

DULUTH, Minn. – If you don’t drink beer? Well that’s okay… Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth has a beer just for you! The Constellation Cream Ale is the first non-alcoholic beer the brewery has made. The hops and the grains for the drink are made with 100% Minnesota ingredients. The brewery’s general manager says it’s all about providing an avenue…

“Give Kids a Smile” Program at Lake Superior College

Having access to dental care has become a growing problem for some young people in the Northland and today.

DULUTH, Minn. – Having access to dental care has become a growing problem for some young people in the Northland and today. Local dental professionals teamed up to make sure all kids can have that bright smile. Lake Superior College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic teamed up with dentists to provide free care for children. Thousands across the state received dental care…

UMD hosts Job and Internship Fair for STEM Majors

Calling all STEM majors...

DULUTH, Minn. – Calling all STEM majors! Today was the job and internship fair at UMD. More than 500 people gathered at UMD’s Kirby Ballroom today. Companies like American Engineering Testing, Lake Superior Counseling and Essentia Health had booths at the event, out of 81 total employers. Organizers say it’s about providing valuable experiences for students. “A lot of students…

Escape the Bong 2.0 at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center

If you think you have the skills to navigate your way out of an escape room...the Bong Center in Superior is right for you!

SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you think you have skills to navigate your way out of an escape room. The Bong Center in Superior is hosting a fundraiser today through Saturday that will challenge you. Right now, the Bong Center has four different escape rooms, which test your puzzle solving skills. But you don’t have to take it too seriously…organizers say…

Korean War Vet Honored with Quilt

A Northland woman is using her gifts and talents to honor a veteran who was fighting for his life just weeks ago.

DULUTH, Minn. – A Northland woman is using her gifts and talents to honor a veteran who was fighting for his life just weeks ago. After suffering a stroke, Fred Saccoman, an 88-year-old Korean War veteran, received a quilt in honor of his service. The Korean War ended more than 65 years ago and the legacy of those who served…