DULUTH, Minn.- How does a construction worker get to own his own pizza shop? By being a big fan with big dreams. The owner of lee’s pizza in Lincoln Park is just that. The sound of smacking dough, creaking ovens and ringing phones tell you you’re in one of the busiest pizza joints in Lincoln Park. “Y’know, it’s just a good…
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting Monday for the next week, you can get a special bite to eat from certain restaurants on the water. It’s Eat Downtown Restaurant week. 19 waterfront restaurants in Duluth are offering special deals and dishes to celebrate eating local. Sir Benedict’s on Superior street is offering a 3 course meal for $10, and four sandwiches that aren’t…
DULUTH, Minn. – Red Cross of Northern Minnesota helping out with recovery efforts in the aftermath of tornadoes and flooding in Mississippi and Alabama. The Red Cross says the experienced the volunteers gain from going to disaster areas often gives them valuable experience to bring back to the Northland. “When our volunteers deploy to a disaster like this they help…
DULUTH, Minn.- Old Man Winter has not been kind to Duluth’s streets this season. While Duluth Public Works crews have been busy battling snow, potholes have invaded roads. The peaceful rumble of a car rolling by is suddenly broken. This winter, Missy Smith has had quite a rocky commute to work every morning. “I drive in like I said from Solon…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – K9 Officers of the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office came together over the weekend to raise money for the care of the dogs and to allow the community to see them up close. “This is our second annual fundraiser for the Itasca County sheriff’s office K9. It’s sponsored by Itasca Hometown heroes, it’s just local people in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Heads up to breakfast and ice cream fans. Bridgeman’s in Duluth will be closed until Tuesday for phase two of renovations, which means a big facelift. Bridgeman’s has been in its current location across the street from Miller Hill Mall in Duluth since 19–74 and changes haven’t been made since. The restaurant plans to gut the whole building,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Recent numbers show Wisconsin has the nation’s highest rate of deadly falls among the elderly. Falling can always be hard on anyone, especially for those sixty five and older. A fall can be dangerous and even potentially deadly. Elderly fall injuries and deaths are increasing at a rapid pace across the country. More than one thousand people…
(courtesy: Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. – Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz have agreed on plans to provide about $13 million in immediate funding so repairs can continue on Minnesota’s troubled vehicle registration system known as MNLARS, and they’re working to find $10 million to compensate registrars for losses they incurred trying to make it work. Republican Senate Majority Leader…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Warming Center will be open for those in need March 4 and March 5. Temperatures are expected to reach zero degrees or below overnight. The Warming Center Hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The center is located at 5830 Grand Avenue. Categories: News, News – Latest News
LOS ANGELES – A publicist for Luke Perry says the “Riverdale” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” star has died. He was 52. Publicist Arnold Robinson said that Perry died Monday after suffering a massive stroke. Robinson says Perry’s family and friends were with him when he died. Among them were his children, siblings, fiancé and former wife. The actor had been…
(AP Photo)UPDATE: — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday released a hand-written note given to him by former Gov. Scott Walker just before he left office in January, after initially refusing an Associated Press open records request for the document. Evers released it hours after the AP published a story about his denial and asked that he reconsider. Evers rejected…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a $15 an hour Minneapolis minimum wage ordinance. The court affirmed the ordinance in a divided opinion Monday. Graco Inc. contended the ordinance was pre-empted by Minnesota’s minimum wage law. The company asked a judge to stop the ordinance from going into effect in 2017. The Minnesota Chamber of…
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(video courtesy: Facebook/Governor Tim Walz) ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz has set an ambitious goal for Minnesota to get 100 percent of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2050. Walz said at a news conference Monday that his clean energy proposals would put Minnesota at the forefront of addressing climate change. The Democratic governor says his proposals build…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of burglarizing and killing a 70-year-old Park Point resident in January has pleaded not guilty to those charges. Darrel Mayhew, 30, is facing charges of second-degree murder with intent, second-degree murder without intent, aggravated robbery, and first degree burglary. Mayhew is accused of violently attacking Larry Watczak, 70, during a burglary in his…
DULUTH, Minn. – Believe it or not, summer camp season is right around the corner! Registration is now open for Duluth YMCA Camp Miller. YMCA Camp Miller offers traditional residential summer camps for children in addition to horseback riding camps, day camps, family camps, and off-season camps. Sara Eder, Executive Director of Camp Miller says each year her organization searches…
DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to the winter blues, it’s important to have the correct diet and exercise routine to help keep depression at bay. Mary Cherne, St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian, encourages a diet high in vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids and fruits and vegetables. Cherne wants to encourage physical activity on a daily basis to help boost…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Enbridge Energy is delaying the startup of its Line 3 replacement crude oil pipeline through northern Minnesota by a year. The Canadian-based company said Friday it now expects the new pipeline to go into service in the second half of 2020. Enbridge officials had hoped to put the pipeline into service in the second half of…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin researcher says a drop in teen pregnancies has contributed to the lowest number of babies being born in the state in more than 40 years. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that data from the state Department of Health Services show there were less than 65,000 babies born in 2017; the lowest number in the state…
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DULUTH, Minn. –Eat Downtown Week kicks off today giving many a chance to try some new dishes without breaking the bank. Eat Downtown, promoted by the Greater Downtown Council, will be celebrating local cuisine at 19 downtown restaurants through March 9. Participating restaurants include: Bellisio’s Boat Club Bowery Bros Canal Park Brewing Co. Cloud 9 Asian Bistro Dubh Linn Irish…
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DULUTH, Minn – The Marine Corp has a goal of finding 30,000 new recruits every year. It’s a challenge because interest in joining the military is the lowest it’s been in a decade. According to the Department of Defense, the percentage of young people likely to join the Marines is at just 5 percent, many young people are not qualified…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Jim Bolin, the longtime owner of the President’s Liquor, Bar, One Stop and car wash, is beginning to move close to retirement by selling off half of his business to Korner Store owner Derek Medved. “I’ve come here every morning for 62 years, and it will be different not to have the convenience store,” Bolin told FOX…
DULUTH, Minn.- And out of the mounds of snow, DQ rises. This chillier start to March hasn’t stopped the Walk-Up/Drive-Thru Dairy Queen in West Duluth from opening. Just like years past, they opened during the first week of March. They say the cold and blizzards haven’t stopped people from getting blizzards. “The employees are so excited to come back,” said owner,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sound Central Production Services on 59th Avenue West in West Duluth held a different kind of rummage sale on Sunday. They sold some of their newer, gently used and older items, and not just audio and production equipment. “There’s tires here,” said Tim Vener, Install Lead Technician for Sound Central. “Yeah, there’s some industrial equipment over there, a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday was World Wildlife Day, and while Lake Superior Zoo doesn’t normally have elephants, giraffes, and gorillas, they got to have them all, through the unique drawings of one artist. “There’s so many animals that are in trouble, it’s like I’ve got a lot to choose from.” The pictures on display at the Zoo may look like black and white…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another candidate making his announcement for Duluth city council, but this time from someone a little younger than most of his running-mates. Mike Mayou is a 21 year old student at UMD who thinks the younger generation of Duluth needs better representation in the city. A born and raised Duluthian, Mayou wants to focus on making affordable housing available…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police are investigating the East Hillside neighborhood after at least a dozen vehicles had their tires slashed. The crime happened overnight Friday (3/1) into early Saturday (3/2) along 13th Avenue East between 2nd and 3rd streets. People who live in the neighborhood say they’re worried police won’t be able to catch the vandal or vandals because of the lack…
(Associated Press) – An Alabama sheriff says at least 14 people are dead amid “catastrophic” damage from a possible tornado, and more people are missing as crews search through wreckage and debris. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told WRBL-TV on Sunday that damage in his community followed a path several miles (kilometers) long and appeared up to a fourth of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Great Lakes Aquarium is celebrating two birthday today. Otter sisters Agate and Ore turned 6 today. Guests celebrated by making them a cardboard house to play in, along with other crafts. They even had their own Otter Birthday Cake. Otters typically live about 10 years in the wild and 20 under human care. So 6 is a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Coordinators with the Independent Television Festival are taking further steps to make Duluth the next Hollywood. They hosted a community outreach and Q&A at the Red Herring Lounge to let Northlanders know their intentions are to make Duluth a home to independent TV, not just a convention spot for their festival once a year. “Very much in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Diversity in the Twin Ports was celebrated at UW–Superior’s 22nd annual Cultural Night. Cultural Night is a long standing tradition put on by UW–Superior’s World Students Association. Guests began their night sampling foods from different countries and learning traditional practices from Asian cultures like making origami and Chinese calligraphy. The event is entirely student run, but UWS faculty…
DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend history lessons were given out by 6 thru 12th graders. Just a day after National Minnesota Day, Middle and High School students competed in the Northeast Regional History Day Competition at UMD. They competed to share websites, documentaries and presentations on historical events they’re passionate about. “You get mood swings, sometimes you forget where you are.” This…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The chilly wind didn’t stop some folks in Proctor from getting out to enjoy the snow. Today, the Proctor Chamber of Commerce held their annual Winter Frolic at the Golf Course and Community Center. People did so much more than frolic there. They sledded and took hay rides. One of the event’s most popular activities is the dog…
DULUTH, Minn. – Native insects are not expected to be impacted much with the extreme cold temperatures the Northland has experienced. The temperatures could significantly impact the emerald ash borer populations this year, however the insect’s long term impact should not be harmed. Native species are well adapted to the frigid Minnesota cold. They contain insect antifreeze in their bloodstream…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College welcomed more than 50 educators from around the region and world hoping to provide more ways to engage students learning English as a second language. This annual summit is a time for educators to come together and share ideas on how to better serve their students. They sat through discussions focused on writing and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday afternoon, the Duluth Police Department got a significant donation of forty-five thousand dollars from the Irving Community Club that will go to the department’s K-9 program. When K9 Haas was killed in the line of duty earlier this year, the Community Club decided to step in making sure there’s a bright future for the Northland’s K-9’s. CEO…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Kids of all ages took their stuffed animals to the Bong Center Friday in Superior for the Stuffie Bootcamp. During the night, museum staff will take stuffed animals through a Popsicle stick wall climb, cargo net crawl, gum drop grenade toss, and they learn to fly the P-38 plane. In the morning, kids come back to see…
GORDON, Wis.- Communities in Northern Wisconsin spent the day in prayer, but not for any old church service. “I think education about the world really opens people up and makes them not be afraid,” Solon Springs Lutheran Church member Sandy Nelson said. Learning– That’s what it’s all about. And it’s why several churches from Solon Springs, Minong and Gordon spent…
DULUTH, Minn. – Head of the Lakes United Way wants to raise $40,000 in 40 days to support local organizations that help provide basic needs to people in the Northland The United Way raises money year round, but they will soon reach the end of their fiscal year. They are hoping the campaign will bring awareness to more than 50…
DULUTH, Minn. – The first ship contest challenges people to guess the exact day and time the first ocean-going ship or “saltie” arrives in the port of Duluth-Superior for the shipping season. It also happens to raise awareness for one of the Northland’s biggest attractions. “It draws millions of visitors every year to come to watch the boats come in…
(courtesy: Wyoming Police Department) WYOMING, Minn. – Officers with the Wyoming Police Department state that a multiple crashes involving about 35 vehicles occurred Friday afternoon due to slick roadways. The crashes happened between the Wyoming and Stacy exits on I-35 northbound with dozens of cars in the ditch. Authorities say there have been no reported injuries. According to Fox 9…
DULUTH, Minn. – Piedmont Elementary students were treated to the sounds of Spirit Bay Singers Thursday morning. The sounds of their drums, songs and stories filled the air while the singers tell us that there is a deeper meaning behind the music. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is heading back to Duluth this summer during Essentia Health’s Festival of Sail Duluth 2019. “Mama Duck has a soft spot in her heart for Duluth and is excited to return to Lake Superior,” states Craig Samborski, executive producer of Festival of Sail Duluth. “The World’s Largest Rubber Duck inspires us to…
MINNEAPOLIS – Firefighters have contained a large chemical spill at an industrial company in Minneapolis. Hawkins Chemical was evacuated Friday where an estimated 5,400 gallons of nitric acid spilled. No injuries have been reported. Nitric acid is a highly corrosive, toxic liquid that can cause burns. Fire officials say some of the acid got into storm drains so the Minnesota…
EVELETH, Minn. – The school boards in Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia have passed resolutions to hold a vote on combining the two high schools. The IRRRB voted in February to recommend dedicating about $100 million toward a new high school that would combine students from Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia School districts. If passed, construction of the new school will likely begin in…
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ASHLAND, Wis. – The plans for a new Ashland Police Department are in jeopardy after the council failed to get a super majority to create a redevelopment authority for the $4.4 million project. Members needed 2/3rds the vote to approve the redevelopment authority for the new building. The measure needed to pass 7-4, but it only received six votes. One…
DULUTH, Minn. – Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! The performance, based…
