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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…

Pet Owners Prep Dogs for Spring

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dogs of all shapes and sizes were on hand as their owners talked with local businesses about getting collars, pictures, and even bath tips for their four-legged friends. One dog there has been a par of the Junior Iditarod in Alaska. Her handler says it’s a full team effort getting prepared for something like that. “My family…

People in the Northland Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22

DULUTH, Minn.- Earth Day is April 22, but Northlanders are celebrating early in Canal Park. Lake Superior Art Glass was one of several stops on a gallery hop with recycled Earth Day art on display. Education came first at the maritime center. “The Army Corps of Engineers does think a lot about their actions and how it impacts the Earth,” Lake…

Raising the Roses in Leif Erikson Park

Raising the roses is a sign of Spring in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- Another sign of spring in the Northland! Volunteers spent their Saturday morning digging up roses that were tied and hidden in the soil to protect them from Winter. City workers say the rose garden at Leif Erikson Park is a local favorite, and they’re excited to unveil the first step in bringing the park back to life this year….

UMD Wants Youth to Join Efforts to Protect the Environment

The symposium runs from May 16th through the 19th

DULUTH, Minn. – Environmental protection has become a big priority for UMD and now they want area youth to join their cause. Registration is now open for area 7th through 12th graders to learn more on how to protect the environment during the lake superior youth symposium. The four day event will feature hands on workshops and presentations from UMD…

Readings at Red Mug for National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- April is National Poetry Month and some people in the Twin Ports are celebrating by writing and reading poems. The public was invited to join local poets in Superior for the fourth ‘Readings at Red Mug’ event. Anyone who wanted to read was offered a safe space in the coffee house to share their art. Poems could be self–written…

Northlanders Enjoy Sunny and Warm Friday

57 degrees never felt so good!

DULUTH, Minn.- This has been the day so many Northlanders have been waiting for- warm, sunny and just good enough to give them that push to spend the afternoon basking outside. Brighton Beach was filled with people for its first day open. College students hammocking and couples skipping rocks. One family drove up from the Twin Cities to spend the day…

Duluth Firefighters Get Another Set of Turnout Gear to Protect from Carcinogens

Turnout gear is the special protection Duluth firefighters wear while battling fires.

DULUTH, Minn. – While on the job firefighters are exposed to many cancer causing agents. Thanks to union contract negotiations with the city, every firefighter in the Duluth Fire Department will get a backup set of turnout gear, which they say will be beneficial to their health. Turnout gear is the special protection Duluth firefighters wear while battling fires. Department…