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R/V Heron Educating with Tours

The vessel routinely assists scientists and next week they will travel to Lake Michigan to study zebra muscles.

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday, UMD’s research vessel the Blue Heron opened its doors for the public to learn what it does out on the water. The vessel routinely assists scientists and next week they will travel to Lake Michigan to study zebra muscles. The students and teachers on the ship say they love what they do and that it is…

Duluth Firefighters Host Story Time

Duluth, Minn.-A local Duluth library had a packed house this morning during a unique story time with local firefighters. The Mount Royal Public Library hosted their annual firefighter story time allowing kids to interact with some of Duluth’s heroes. One local fire captain says, it’s a great opportunity for the community to learn who the firefighters are. “Just give them…

Dozens of New Jobs on Horizon as AAR Aviation Maintenance Signs 20 Year Lease

AAR signs a 20 year lease renewal with Duluth Economic Development Authority.

DULUTH, Minn.- AAR Corporation, an aircraft maintenance company in Duluth signed an agreement that could potentially make them an aviation industry leader in the region for the next 35 years The company celebrated its new lease in hopes of soon employing dozens of new workers from the area. AAR leaders have been working with the Duluth Economic Development Authority, or DEDA,…

‘Zoo La Palooza’ Aims to Raise $30,000 for Lake Superior Zoo

The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the zoo

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday was the biggest fundraiser of the year at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth. “Zoo La Palooza” brought families for a night of games, live music, food trucks, and raffles. Staff hope to raise $30,000 and show off all the zoo has to offer. “To bring people out that live in the community both here in Duluth…

New CBD Oil Store to Open in Ashland

Sutherland CBD is planning to open their third location on September 1st

ASHLAND, Wis. – The Twin Ports’ first specialty CBD store is getting ready to expand for a third time, this time in Ashland. Sutherland CBD opened its first location in Superior about a year ago. They’ve since opened another store in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. Now, the family-owned business will bring their hemp oil products like energy drinks, oils, and dog…

A Twin Ports Resident Worked the Head of the Lakes Fair for 50 Years

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Head of the Lakes fair is a place where many memories are made. One man is continuing to help people keep making those memories. Many people say the fair is the highlight of their summer. “Its really good though because I go with my sister and my family,” said Greta Clark. It’s filled with tons of…

Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) Opens Doors to Community

Staff show important research being done to help future generations of Minnesotans

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) is right on Highway 53 in Hermantown. Recently, they opened their doors for community tours. Staff showed off all the work they’ve been doing, like treating biomass with heat to create high-value carbon products like solid and liquid fuels. They say their work will help future generations of Minnesotans. “We have…

Teen Recovering After Crash With Moose

17-year-old Amaya Nelson broke nearly every bone in her face, but she's expected to make a full recovery

DULUTH, Minn. – A 17-year-old Northland girl is recovering after her car crashed into a moose on July 7th. First responders have told her family it’s a ‘miracle’ she and her boyfriend both survived the crash. The driver, 17-year-old Amaya Nelson, is still in the ICU. She broke nearly every bone in her face, but her family tells us she’s…