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Superior City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Safe Rebuild of Husky Refinery

Husky, which will continue using HF, assures residents that big improvements are being made to safety and environmental standards

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior City Council passed a resolution supporting the rebuild of the Husky Refinery in the safest way possible. The resolution passed unanimously. Councilor Dan Olson, who introduced it, says it was time for the council to take action because the refinery is such a big part of the community. It brings hundreds of jobs and many…

Big Top Chautauqua Hosting Many Genres of Music this Summer

This summer, the big top looks a bit different as a protected space covering their tent was constructed to ensure years of music under the rare blue canvas.

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Big Top Chautauqua is in the midst of its 34th season under the tent featuring all different genres of music and dance. This summer, the big top looks a bit different as a protected space covering their tent was constructed to ensure years of music under the rare blue canvas. Organizers say that even though it looks…

Hermantown Fire Department Settles into New Fire Stations

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After nearly a year the Hermantown Fire Department is finally settled into two new fire stations. Back in May of 2018, the department demolished the old stations and began rebuilding the new state of the art facilities. More space was needed after they out grew the previous buildings that once stood in the same locations. Hermantown Fire…

The Social House Restaurant Opens in Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown is now the home for a new restaurant. The Social House restaurant opened its doors to the public today. It will be mainly known as a traditional breakfast spot. Guests can expect a twist on popular dishes like Eggs Benedict. They can even enjoy a few healthy food options as well. fun fact the Social House…

Navy Band Connecting to Twin Ports Community Through Music

DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy is on a mission to build a stronger bond with communities across the country. On day one of navy week in Duluth the Navy Band is connecting to the community through music. The City of Duluth received a special treat thanks to the U.S. Navy Band. Parked in the middle of the hustle and…

Duluth City Councilors Vote to Ask EPA to Conduct Study on Hydrogen Fluoride

Duluth City Councilors vote to ask that the Husky Refinery be rebuilt with the safety of the Twin Ports in mind.

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth city councilors vote to move forward with a resolution asking that the Husky Refinery in Superior be reconstructed with the safety of the Twin Ports community in mind. This after mayor Emily Larson proposed to question to the Environmental Protection Agency with focus on their use of hydrogen fluoride at the refinery, saying she doesn’t believe communities have…

Fan and AC Unit Sales up Thanks to Heat in the Northland

The Ace Hardware in Superior is selling fans left and right.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- People are doing anything they can to beat the heat and humidity this Summer in the Northland. Sales are up on fans, coolers and AC units at Ace Hardware in Superior. “We’ll it’s definitely starting to pick up. People are buying their air conditioners, getting their grills, fans, everything. We’ve got our coolers, YETI cooler line over there,”…

Superior Proposes Program to Fund Small Businesses in City

The Small Business Grant Program could potentially fund small businesses up to $50,000.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Small businesses in Superior may soon have the chance to get the money needed to help their companies grow. Through a Small Business Grant Program, local businesses could potentially apply for up to $50 thousand to help start, assist or grow their trade. The grant would come from the same economic development fund used to support large corporations in…

Sailors Clean Up Park Point Beach During Navy Week

DULUTH, Minn. – A few sailors coordinated with a local elementary school and Duluth Parks and Recreation to clean up Park Point Beach. The sailors picked up trash and debris along the road and the beach. A few students even pitched in on the clean up efforts. One sailor says volunteers events like this one keeps the sailors and the…

Duluth Police Officer Invites Community to Join Him on Patrol in Virtual Ride Along

Virtual Ride Alongs are a way to give the community insight on what a police officer does.

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve ever wanted to get inside the head of a police officer and see what they do on patrol, you can now do that through Twitter. It’s through something called a virtual ride along. It’s meant to simulate a real ride along with an officer in their car, and the Duluth Police Department has jumped on board. Officers…

Duluth Huskies Baseball Players Read Books to Kids

Dozens of kids attended the 4th annual Books and Baseball event

DULUTH, Minn.- Baseball players read books to little kids at Duluth’s Wade Stadium for the 4th annual Books and Baseball event. Children and parents were invited to story time with the Huskies baseball team before their afternoon game. The event was put on by the Duluth Public Library who says kids love the event because they get to hear their favorite…

66th Annual Rodeo Parade Marches Through Spooner

The parade is a crowd favorite during the Spooner Rodeo

SPOONER, Wis.- Saturday was the final day of the 66th annual Spooner Rodeo in Wisconsin. It’s the longest running pro–rodeo event in the world, bringing in thousands for horseback riding and country music. The Spooner Rodeo ropes in roughly 30 thousand people a year to a city that normally holds 3 thousand. “There are cowboys and cowgirls and rodeo fans…