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Pier B Hosts Ice Out Challenge

They are putting on an ice out challenge, asking people to guess when the ice will melt in their boat slip.

DULUTH, Minn. – Pier B is keeping an eye on their harbor. They are putting on an ice out challenge, asking people to guess when the ice will melt in their boat slip. More than 200 guesses were submitted before the contest closed. “I think people like to guess and participate in weather related events, especially in Duluth we have…

Microchipping Clinic for Family Pets

Tuesday, one was held in West Duluth and more are expected to pop up throughout St. Louis County.

DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth is trying to avoid lost pets by hosting microchipping clinics with discounted rates. Tuesday, one was held in West Duluth and more are expected to pop up throughout St. Louis County. “I just think it’s such a nice peace of mind, it’s that extra step of insurance that you can have…

Protesters Rally Against Hate

Demonstration in response to white nationalist posters found in Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn. – A protest on the street in Downtown Duluth as people rallied against hate in the Twin Ports community. This after posters from a white nationalist group were posted in Duluth and Superior earlier this month. “United by Love” is the message protesters want to spread in Duluth. They demonstrated in response to recent fliers posted by the…

UMD Students Planning to Offer Electronic Scooters in Duluth

A city ordinance was recently passed to place certain restrictions on the use of electric scooters in the community.

DULUTH, Minn. – A new electric scooter sharing service could be on the way to Duluth thanks to a pair of junior business students at UMD. Latisha Forsberg and Jed Irvine, founders of Leaf,  are planning to introduce 50 electric scooters in popular tourist areas such as Canal Park and Downtown Duluth. A city ordinance was recently passed to place…

Council Makes Changes To Proposed Regulations of Massage Businesses

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth city council has had a first read on an ordinance to put stricter rules on massage businesses in Duluth with hopes of combating sex trafficking. The amended ordinance would now provide standard procedures across the board for massage therapists practicing in Duluth. Any massage practitioner will be required to have completed 500 hours of training,…

Shots Fired into a Home in Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Police say there were residents inside the home at the time of the shooting, but no one was injured.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth police department is investigating a shooting that happened on the five hundred block of Winnipeg Avenue, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Authorities tell us they responded to call around 12:30 Tuesday morning of shots fired from a vehicle toward a home. Police say there were residents inside the home at the time of the shooting,…

College of St. Scholastic Students Hosts Senior Health Fair

"Its important for our seniors to know whats out there for them."

DULUTH, Minn. – College of St. Scholastica students are finishing out their last year strong by collaborating with the benedictine living community of Duluth to host the annual senior health fair. Derived from a senior project idea four years ago, students offer wellness checks such as blood pressure and strength tests to residents. Vendors were also available to provide information…

Know Your Neighbor: Ruth’s Gourmet Vegan and Vegetarian Frozen Food

"I couldn't go to the store and get the vegetarian food that I wanted, like my mom made. I knew I couldn't be the only one," said Bacon.

TWO HARBORS, Wis. – When you hear the word bacon some people think of the crispy slice of heaven. But ironically it is the last name of Two Harbors native and founder of Ruth’s Gourmet. “I grew up vegetarian,” said Bruce Bacon That’s right Ruth’s Gourmet is a Minnesota based vegan and vegetarian option specializing in faux meatballs and burger…

Chequamegon Food Co-Op Celebrates Earth Day with Resuable Bags

They also have made a committment to no longer offer plastic bags for produce.

ASHLAND, Wis. -Earth day was celebrated over in Ashland by a local co–op which gave out free reusable bags. Chequamegon Food Co-Op has also committed to no longer offering plastic bags in the produce department from Earth Day forward. “As long as you maintain your reusable bags, they’ll be usable for years and years as opposed to plastic bags which…

Inches of Rain Causes High Water in Ashland

More than two inches of rain fell from Easter morning to Monday evening causing standing water in low lying places in Ashland.

ASHLAND, Wis. – More than two inches of rain fell from Easter morning to Monday evening causing standing water in low lying places in Ashland. The manager at Blue Ribbon Kennels says flooding usually happens this time of year, and when things do go awry, they have a plan to protect the animals. “This is nothing compared to what it’s been…

Movo Fitness Studio Expands in Downtown Duluth

Movo Studio will open its new location on East First Street

DULUTH, Minn.- A local fitness studio that started up a year ago is expanding its footprint in downtown Duluth. Movo Studio focuses on high intensity HIIT classes, yoga and sculpting. The new location is at the corner of East First Street and 2nd Avenue East, kitty-corner from the condemned Kozy building. Owner Jessica Rossing tells us she hopes more like–minded businesses…

Man Running 100 Miles to Raise Money to Help Feed Northland Kids

Even Duluth Police chief Mike Tusken and Acting Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj stopped by the YMCA to hang with David.

DULUTH, Minn. – Every summer, kids in the Northland lose access to meals that are provided during the school year. Now a local man is running 100 miles at the Duluth YMCA to raise $10,000 to help feed kids while their out on summer break. Northshore Inline Marathon’s Vice Chair David Hyopponen has run more than thirty thousand miles since…