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Finale of Wednesday Night at the Races

Kids got to run around the Wade Stadium turf for ribbons and high fives.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a packed house at Wade Satadium for the final night of “Wednesday Night at the Races:. Kids got to run around the Wade Stadium turf for ribbons and high fives. Grandma’s Marathon hosts six of the races each summer for kids fourteen and under to have a chance to race. It is all to promote…

Beargrease Goes Hollywood in Movie for Good Cause

A portion of ticket sales will go toward Beargrease and four other non-profit organizations.

DULUTH, Minn. – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is going Hollywood, organizers from the marathon announced on Wednesday that the event is partnering with a Hollywood film studio all for a good cause. The film will be called “The Great Alaskan Race” and it focuses on the true story about the outbreak of a serious infection in Alaska in…

Students Getting Comfortable at the Lincoln Park Middle School Open House

LPMS is expecting more than 700 students to come through the doors on the first day.

DULUTH, Minn. – The weather is sliding into fall temperatures which means school is right around the corner, and Wednesday Lincoln Park Middle School held its annual open house to help students get to know their surroundings and teachers. LPMS is expecting more than 700 students to come through the doors on the first day. Wednesday gave students and their…

Dancers Spice Up Their Lunch Break By Taking Latin Dance Lessons

What better way to make most of your lunch break than doing some Latin dancing. Today, Move Dance Grow served up some lessons for a midday dance session. Every Wednesday, folks can stop by to spice up their day with a little Latin flavor. Each week is different and people can learn techniques from popular dances like Salsa and Cha…

Endion Station Inn Opens Soon in Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. – A new boutique, better yet, a Brew–tique hotel will soon open in Canal Park. The historic Endion Station has been undergoing a big transformation to become the next vacation hot spot. The former pub, now known as “Endion Station Inn,” will have five uniquely decorated hotel rooms with king and queen size beds. Each room will be…

St. Louis County Social Workers Offer Programs Through Library

DULUTH, Minn.-Social workers from St. Louis County are now meeting with those in need at the Duluth Public Library. The services are offered from 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday where they meet with the public on variety of topics including issues with substance abuse, financial benefits, child protective services, and even housing. Organizers from the program say it’s a good way…

Ruth House in Superior Moves to a Bigger Space

Current Ruth House location can only accommodate up to 20 people.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Winter is right around the corner. Soon warming centers in the Twin Ports will be packed with people seeking warm shelter from those very cold nights. But before that happens, the Ruth House warming center in Superior is making some big changes. It is moving to a bigger location soon, which will help more people when the temperatures…

New Pho Restaurant Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho–holic is now open in Duluth on Central Entrance. It features a signature dish of Pho, which is a Vietnamese soup. They also have a variety of other options giving Duluthians the opportunity to sample some of the culture and Vietnamese cuisine. Store owners had a soft opening for the restaurant yesterday, but that…

Paddlers Show Just How Easy Dragon Boat Racing Really Is

GREAT OUTDOORS: Paddlers at the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival teach the basics of the sport.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Paddlers hit the water on Lake Superior for the 18th annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. What does is take to get a two thousand pound boat to glide 500 meters in under three minutes? “It’s just like 20 of your friends in a boat paddling and having fun and team and sportsmanship,” paddler Mckenzie Macsarline said. A dragon…

New UWS YellowJackets Get a Chance to Move In Early

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin– Superior kicked off day one of move– in days for the fall semester. About 100 new students arrived on campus early Tuesday as u–w–s move in crews welcomed the students with open arms. They were also on hand to help students and their families get their things into the residence halls. Some students…

Dozens Sound Off on Husky Refinery Air Pollution Permits

SUPERIOR, Wis – Husky Energy has applied for several air pollution permits through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. But some people in the community have remained concerned about what will happen when Husky becomes fully operational again. The DNR has already completed a preliminary review of the permit applications, but the agency wants to hear the community input before…

College Students Give Businesses a Big Boost

DULUTH, Minn. -Many colleges and universities in the Twin Ports have already welcomed thousands of students back to campus. Thanks to the return of thousands of students many businesses in the area are already feeling the impacts. Many students at University of Minnesota Dulut have already been on campus for a few days now. “I love school so it’s a…