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Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony

Every year, the Northland Vietnam Veterans Association observes Memorial Day on May 30th.

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday night the Vietnam veterans memorial in Duluth became a place to honor the 136 Northlanders killed in the war. Every year, the Northland Vietnam Veterans Association observes Memorial Day on May 30th. Organizers say the positive response at ceremonies like this one means a lot for Vietnam veterans who came back from war to face unfair…

Great Lakes Aquarium Gets Funding for Updating Popular Program

The Great Lakes Aquarium has received some much needed funding help for one of its major exhibits.

BY MITCH ALBERS, fox21news@kqdsfox21.tv DULUTH, Minn.-The Great Lakes Aquarium has received some much needed funding help for one of its major exhibits. The iconic H2O exhibit has received $150,000 dollars from the state. Aquarium staff say the program, which focuses on getting a hands-on experience for how water shapes our lives, was in need of some big upgrades including making…

Shipping Season Picks Up at the Duluth-Superior Port

The Duluth-Superior Seaway Port Authority has won the Pacesetter Award more than 15 times.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Shipping season is starting to picking up after it had a slow start in March from all that ice that was on Lake Superior The Port Authority says they have seen about a ten percent increase in cargo shipping out of Duluth and Superior. They say the pickup is due to slightly more demand for iron…

An Americorps Program Restores Aging Rock Wall at Harrison Park

The rock wall restoration is expected to be completed by June 5th.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps works with 18–25 year old AmeriCorps Members to revive historic parks and structures in local communities. Corps members and Northern Bedrock group leaders spent the day breaking down a rock wall in Harrison Park. The project will replace deteriorating mortar joints and missing rocks, after years of aging. AmeriCorps members from…

Duluth Fire Dept. Launches ‘Marine 19’

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department has launched its new state-of-the-art, all-hazard vessel called Marine 19. Officials say it’s the only water resources of its kind in the Western Great Lakes. The vessel features water cannons, a night-vision camera, and medical equipment to handle a variety of hazards or threats along the waterfront. “A lot safer area for both our…

Constructions Set to Begin on New World War I Memorial in West Duluth

An official ribbon cutting is scheduled after completion.

DULUTH, Minn. – A $60,000 construction project is set to begin in June for a new World War I memorial at Memorial Park to honor more than 20 West Duluth soldiers. A new concrete surrounding and a flag pole will be installed in the park on the corner of Central and Grand Ave. The memorial will also pay tribute to…

Housing Summit Addresses Housing Crisis in Duluth

"We know through our experience here with the summit that things don't really change until people start speaking up and advocating,"

DULUTH, Minn. – The Affordable Housing Coalition is working to end Duluth’s housing crisis. Today, the coalition hosted its 7th annual “Housing for All” Summit at Copper Top Church. The summit welcomes everyone from the community to talk about housing solutions. The Affordable Housing Coalition says several people face many barriers when attempting to find housing. The chair also says…

Company Interested in Developing Kozy Building Site

City of Duluth can't sell building until lawsuits are settled with former owner, Erik Ringsred

DULUTH, Minn. – A company is interested in developing the site of the Pastoret Terrace Building, which some people call the Kozy Building, in Downtown Duluth. A company called Merge, LLC would like to transform that property and the nearby Paul Robeson Ballroom into a mixed-use development with housing and commercial spaces. But the city can’t even sell the property…

Drivers Encouraged to Use Caution When Interacting with Motorcycles After Fatal Crash

Memorial Day through Labor Day is typically the deadliest time of the year on the roads in Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.-Memorial Day through Labor Day is typically the deadliest time of the year on the roads in Minnesota. One motorcyclist was even killed in Duluth yesterday by a suspect accused of driving while intoxicated. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is encouraging drivers and riders to use these precautions to remain safe. Drivers are urged to watch for motorcycles…

St. Louis County Rescue Squad Trains in Members New and Old

The St. Louis County Rescue Squad has 67 members.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County is roughly the size of the state of New Jersey. It’s the largest county East of the Mississippi with a rising population of over two hundred thousand. The past three years, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad has responded to a record breaking number of calls, helping thousands ‘get out of a jam.’ The group of…

Va Bene Caffe Opens “The Grotto” for the Season

Seating space is located under restaurant's enclosed deck and offers Lake Superior views.

DULUTH, Minn. – Outdoor seating at Duluth restaurants are now open for the season. Va Bene Caffe on East Superior Street has opened “The Grotto” for the summer. The open-air seating space is under the restaurant’s enclosed deck. It can fit twenty-two people at tables and a bar overlooking Lake Superior. “The weather has to be just perfect,” said Va…

Duluth City Council Passes Ordinance Regulating Massage Businesses

Ordinance's goal is to cut down on sex trafficking.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council passed an ordinance they believe will cut down on sex trafficking across the ctity. The ordinance requires that all massage providers have at least five-hundred hours of certified training. Massage business owners will also have to complete background checks and their shops can no longer be open from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m….

Harbor City International School Students Fix Up Superior Hiking Trail

This project is part of a school community service requirement.

DULUTH, Minn. – Superior Hiking Trail along Spirit Mountain got a fresh new look thanks to some students from Harbor City International School. Students restored the trail by adding a new boardwalk for a better hiking experience. this restoration project is part of a community service requirement for the school. a teacher says sometimes its best to get out of…

Tobacco 21 Goes into Effect Starting May 29th

Research shows raising the tobacco purchase age can reduce the number of youth who start smoking by 25%.

DULUTH, Minn. – Back in January, the Duluth City Council voted to raise the age a person is allowed to buy tobacco to 21. And tomorrow, that new ordinance is taking effect. The American Lung Association celebrated the new law during a recent press conference. The new ordinance means anyone under the age of 21 cannot buy cigarettes, e–cigarettes, and…

Indigenous Community Responds to the Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old Boy

"A lot of times kids will fall through the cracks and the system."

DULUTH, Minn. – One day after a 16-year-old boy, Auso Dufault, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Duluth police have not determined if the shooting was criminal or self-inflicted. Dufault is the same person charged as an adult with two felonies for allegedly robbing and shooting at a female April 23 on the same block…

Council to Vote on Zoo’s Bear Country Exhibit Tonight

The future of the proposed Bear Country exhibit at the Lake Superior Zoo could get a little bit brighter tonight.

DULUTH, Minn.-The future of the proposed Bear Country exhibit at the Lake Superior Zoo could get a little bit brighter tonight. The Duluth City Council is set to vote on spending nearly $400,000 on the project. With those funds, an architectural firm would develop design drawings which would eventually be used for construction of the site which will feature brown,…