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City Working to Tackle Flooding Problems on Park Point

The City of Duluth is jumping in to relieve some of the problems by improving sanitary and sewer issues

DULUTH, Minn.- When it rains it pour for residents on Park Point who are increasingly dealing with flooding outside and inside their homes. Now the city is jumping in to relieve some of the problems by improving sanitary and sewer issues in the area. High lake levels and storms often threaten water damage to Park Point homes, but now property…

Raleigh Academy Students Celebrate Military Members

DULUTH, Minn. – Veteran’s Day may be on Monday, but Raleigh Academy in Duluth is celebrating early to show their appreciation for veterans and active service members. Every year since 2001 the school has produced a Veteran’s Day program. This year students sang songs dedicated to military members. A music teacher says this program encourages kids to be selfless. “We…

Superior YMCA Gives Back To Children Worldwide

This year the YMCA is hoping to collect and distribute 200 boxes to send worldwide.

SUPERIOR, Wis, – In 2018 , the global effort called Operation Christmas Child distributed more than $10 million gift-filled boxes to children in nearly 150 countries. The YMCA of Superior is helping to continue that effort by giving back to more children worldwide. Volunteers are packed the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes to help make sure no child around the…

State Officials Praise Duluth for Dedication to Housing Projects

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan discusses funding and housing projects in the Northland.

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan got an up close and personal look at how some of Duluth’s housing projects are helping those who were previously homeless in the area. Flanagan started her Northland trek with a tour around Lutheran Social Service’s “Center for Changing Lives.” There she met two of the previously homeless youth living at the center,…

UW-Superior Students Experience Interactive Refugee Event

"Refugee for 50 minutes" is an interactive community experience.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior students are learning what it would be like to be a refugee in 2019. The “refugee for 50 minutes” event was an interactive experience hosted by some political science classes at the college and the American Red Cross. It asks people to roll dice and experience the gamble many refugees trying to get from Syria to Germany…

Local Business Rewards People for Voting

"Yellow Bike Coffee" Cafe gave incentives for showing off an "I voted" sticker.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The team over at the new “Yellow Bike Coffee” Café in Hermantown wanted in on the Duluth election action. The Essentia Health Wellness Center location offered 50 cents off your purchase for showing them an “I voted” sticker. The staff thought the incentive was a good way to encourage people in the Northland to do their civic duty. “I…

Art On The Planet In Superior Presents Donation Check To Circle Of Hope

SUPERIOR, Wis., Last month, Art on the Plant in Superior held a month–long auction to raise money for breast cancer patients. After the fundraising, the owners of the store presented a check to the Duluth Chapter Circle of Hope, which helps provide support and comfort to patients. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness a wood craft artist, donated a pink…

People Show Up To The Polls For Local Elections

During presidential elections this location normally sees a turnout rate of about 80%.

DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple elections are happening throughout the Northland as polls close at 8 p.m. Within two hours of opening the polls more than 200 voters showed up to the polls at the Duluth Congregational Church on East  Superior Street. During presidential elections this location normally sees a turnout rate of about 80%. The election judge, who is also…