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Popular Restaurant Shorty’s Is On The Market For A New Owner

"I actually had no intention of selling Shorty's even in the last year and a half. You come to the realization that at some point you have to do what's best for you," said Noel

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The popular restaurant Shorty’s in Superior is now up for sale. Shorty’s opened on Tower Avenue in 2013. More than five years later, it has blossomed into one of Superior’s favorite food spots. “I love the food here. Everybody in the area loves the food here. People come from all over the country to have our food,”…

Retailers Busy With After Christmas Returns And Exchanges

Studies show eight out of ten people will return or exchange at least one gift this year.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The holiday shopping season is a busy time leading up to Christmas, but the days after can also be packed for many retailers. This is the time when folks are making returns and exchange of those holiday gifts. Incorrect sizing or style are the most common reasons people take unwanted items, like clothing, back to the store….

WLSSD Reminds Folks To Recycle Their Fresh Christmas Trees

Twin Ports Trailer Trash is offering free Christmas tree pick ups for residents in Duluth and Superior.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District is once again offering their “Treecycle” program to give people a place to properly dispose of their Christmas trees. Now until January 31st, people can drop off their fresh-cut trees to six of WLSSD’s convenient drop off locations in Duluth, free of charge. All trees must be stripped of any holiday…

VFW Offers Free Meals To Those In Need Or Without Family On Christmas Eve

DULUTH, Minn. – On Christmas Eve, most would be spending time with their families. But for those who are less fortunate or have no place to go for the holidays the VFW Post 137 welcomed everyone with open arms for a free meal for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. “For the ones that don’t have family and friends, there are…

Secret Santa Donates $20,000 To The Duluth Public Library

DULUTH, Minn. – the Duluth Public Library Foundation got a special Christmas surprise. A secret Santa generously donated a check worth $20,000. Along with the check, the anonymous donor sent a letter requesting the money be added to the foundation’s endowment. The endowment is money set aside to support the library year after year. “It was so meaningful because we…

CHUM Hosts Annual Vigil To Honor Lives Lost While Experiencing Homelessness

DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM hosted its annual Christmas Eve vigil to honor the lives of those impacted by homelessness over the last year. Dozens gathered on the steps of the Duluth City hall for a community prayer. Folks also held nearly 40 signs to remember each person who died while experiencing homelessness in Duluth this year. Some of the signs…

Spirit Mountain Open for Extended Hours for Holiday Season

All trails, terrain parks, snow tubing and even glow tubing will be available then.

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain is preparing for a busy week on the slopes. They will be open Christmas Even and starting December 26 will be open for expanded holiday hours through January 5. All trails, terrain parks, snow tubing and even glow tubing will be available then. Spirit Mountain hopes families will take advantage of teh hours. “It’s a…

Dry Christmas Trees Pose Fire Danger

It's suggested to cut off the base of the tree to help it absorb water and make sure  to keep an eye on the water levels.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the holiday craziness it is important to keep an eye on any natural Christmas trees in the home. Natural trees can pose a hidden danger if they are not watered properly. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal showed in a video that trees can catch fire quickly. It’s suggested to cut off the base of the tree…

Minnesota Court of Appeals Rules for Additional Review of Natural Gas Plant

The ruling could possibly prevent Minnesota Power from participating in the construction and operation of the plant altogether.

DULTUH, Minn. – A Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered state regulators to reconsider whether additional environmental review is necessary for the proposed Minnesota Power and Dairyland Cooperative natural gas plant. The Nemadji Trail Energy Center would be located in Superior, WI and the Minnesota court says state regulators erred by approving the project without determining the need for the…

Stokke’s Holiday Food Boxes Perfect Last Minute Gift

Stokke's is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas day.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – As many are looking for those last minute gifts this year Stokke’s Meat Market in Hermantown might have just the right thing. Stokke’s is selling holiday gift boxes with a variety of foods for everyone’s taste buds. The boxes are packed with goodies such as signature jams and pickled items. Homemade fudge and other treats can also…

Two Cloquet Ice Arenas Will Need $4 Million In Repairs

CLOQUET, Minn. – Both the Northwood’s Credit Union Arena and the Pine Valley Ice Arena in Cloquet are in need of repairs. The city of Cloquet arranged an audit to determine what needs to be upgraded. it estimated those repairs will cost nearly $4 million. But that sum will be spread out over several years. The Northwood’s Credit Union arena…

Making the Most Of Holiday Meals With Alternative Options

DULUTH, Minn. – As more folks are becoming vegan and vegetarian or have other dietary restrictions planning holiday meals can be tricky, but it is not impossible. Whole Foods Co-op in Hillside is helping to make it easy for people to successfully pull off their holiday meals. They offer a wide range of alternatives including plant-based “meat” substitutions and dairy…

Denfeld Bantam Hockey Players Spend Time with Seniors for Christmas

Denfeld Bantam Boys Hockey spend Christmas week at the Benedictine Living Center.

DULUTH, Minn.- Young Denfeld hockey players got a lesson in giving their time for Christmas early Monday morning. The Hunters Bantam A-team spent time with some of the elderly living at the Benedictine center in duluth. “I think she’ll be happy, I hope she is, I think she’ll be in very good spirits,” Peter Smith said. It’s the wish Denfeld…

Last Minute Shipping Catches Up to Northland Postal Workers

Northland postal and package workers stay busy until Christmas Eve.

DULUTH, Minn.- Postal shops around the Northland spent Monday wrapping up their busiest week of the year. The week before Christmas is always the most challenging for shipping locations like Pack and Mail Plus in Duluth and Cloquet because of how many last minute shipping orders come through. The team at the package store is grateful to be such a big…

Old World Meats Experiences Highest Holiday Sales in Decades

Old World Meats experiences high holiday meal sales.

DULUTH, Minn.- Meat shops could be found smoking out the Northland Monday, busy with last minute shoppers looking to cook a Christmas meal. Old World Meats in Duluth says this is the busiest they’ve been for meat sales in more than 20 years. The owner says they usually have enough pork tenderloins for customers to buy through the new year, but…