DULUTH, Minn. — In the spirit of giving, one high school student is doing her part to spread some cheer to kids who are having difficult times during the holidays. Sophie Roazen, a high school freshman, is leading her second annual stuffed animal donation drive. Sophie’s mother, is an ER Doctor at St. Luke’s hospital, and found herself working during…
COHASSET, Minn. — A Cohasset Man wants to remind people to check the ice more frequently after he went under on Friday. Through a phone call, John Anderson described that he was following another driver’s four wheeler’s tracks on Bass Lake, just north of Cohasset. Near the Narrows, the ice underneath Anderson gave out, causing himself, his ice house,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas! Saturday those at AAD Shriners were getting in some last minute holiday cheer by having breakfast with Santa himself! AAD Shriners had a day filled with Christmas fun, starting with a breakfast with Santa, then private photography sessions and even hot cocoa with Santa. Families were able to visit with Saint Nick…
CHERRY, Minn. — A vacant home went up in flames Friday Night. Around 8:30 P.M. a house fire was reported just North of Cherry. The house was on the 9700 block of Iron Junction Road. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire. The house was empty at the time, and deemed a total loss. There were no…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Two people were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries in Grand Rapids after crashing due to dense fog. According to Minnesota State Patrol, it happened around 5:00 pm Friday evening. A pickup truck was traveling westbound on Highway 169 on Harristown Road when it couldn’t negotiate a stop sign due to fog. The driver passed the stop…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is officially treecycling time for the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District as sites are now open to drop your tree off. Holiday trees like yard and garden waste are illegal to put into the trash, according to WLSSD. They are a big resource the company can use and save landfill space. All of the trees collected…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local restaurant is spicing things up for the holidays with a brand-new hot sauce. Although Chachos Taqueria in Canal Park is closed for the season, they are excited to say their new Bandito Sauce is available for the community to try. The sauce is made by roasting vegetables, peppers and habaneros and then soaking golden raisins…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite it being the end of the shipping season, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority is cruising along with it’s latest closure date since it opened in 1959. It’s been a good year for the seaway with total tonnage running about 4% ahead of last years pace. Iron ore, cement and salt have continued to be strong all…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Christmas is only three days away– and Santa is coming to town early to spend the morning at the Amnicon Bar and Restaurant in Superior Saturday. Amnicon Bar and Restaurant has new owners who are partnering with the 4 Corners Store to bring some holiday cheer. The breakfast with Santa event will kick off with the arrival…
During the holidays there are many people who are surrounded by friends and family members. But there are also those who may not be remembered by a lot of people. That’s why the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior has had a gift drive every year since 2012 to remember veterans during this season. They collect and accept…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Republican-drawn legislative maps on Friday and ordered that new district boundary lines be drawn as Democrats had urged in a redistricting case they hope will weaken GOP majorities. The ruling comes less than a year before the 2024 election in a battleground state where four of the six past presidential elections have been decided…
NORTHLAND — If you want to know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the Northland. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — Three men are safe after breaking through the ice on Upper Red Lake when returning from fishing on Thursday. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says the call came in just before 8 p.m. Upon investigation it was found an all-terrain vehicle and trailer along with 3 people had broken through the ice. 2 of them fell…
DULUTH, Minn. — Warmer weather may put a damper on winter businesses, but Spirit Mountain in Duluth says they are not letting that stop them. The hill has runs open for all ability levels including a terrain park, beginner hills, and longer runs. And this time of year, is especially busy with people in town visiting family and kids off…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A local meat shop is selling the perfect last-minute gift for those wondering what to cook this holiday season. Stokke’s Meat Market in Hermantown has holiday boxes with a variety of foods. This is the busiest time of year as prep starts right after Thanksgiving. Boxes can include an assortment of brats, wings, pork links, bacon, steak,…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is normal to have a lot of waste over the holidays, but the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District says a lot of it can be recycled. The ways to reduce waste include gift wrapping a present in a cloth, scarf, or tote. Recycling traditional gift wrap without glitter or foil. Any stretchy plastics that gifts arrive…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain’s Board has officially named Ann Glumac as the attraction’s new executive director. This comes after Glumac served as interim executive director since 2020 after the previous husband-and-wife leadership team resigned. Glumac is a former deputy commissioner of the MPCA, IRRB, and former president of the Great Lakes Aquarium. Under her first season at Spirit Mountain,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thousands came out tonight to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Duluth Parks and Recreation hosted their third annual Solstice Luminary Hike. Everyone was invited to walk the candle-lit half mile loop at Enger Park Golf Course. Plus, with the milder weather, people of all ages and abilities were able to enjoy said Duluth Recreation Specialist Megan Lidd. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. — The wait is over! Duluth might not be a winter wonderland, but there was plenty of snow at Chester Bowl for the ski and snowboard season opener today. The chairlift took up the first excited kids of the season. The volunteer-driven program offers families with an affordable ski hill in town. Chester Bowl provides a positive and…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re making a push to the Christmas finish line, you are not alone. For some it means serious shopping down the stretch. For others it means serious giving. The kettles were ready for every sixpence they could get Thursday. To reach its funding goal, the Salvation Army needs $22,000 a day through Saturday. It is a…
DULUTH, Minn. –The Duluth Economic Development Authority, DEDA, voted unanimously to approve an option agreement to sell a part of the Lester Park Golf Property to Oppidan Investment Company, a developer based in Excelsior. The option, which begins January 1, gives the developer the right to purchase nearly 37 acres of the Lester Park property. However, DEDA is requiring certain…
DULUTH, Minn. — When you’re doing your last-minute Christmas shopping, don’t forget to grab something for your furry friend! Duluth’s A Place for Fido is has something for every dogs, says co-owner Jamie Parent. Some of the most popular gifts for dogs this season include holiday-themed treats, plush toys, and puzzles. “Our puzzles have been going out of here like…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Northland Boys and Girls Clubs are putting a seven thousand five hundred dollar donation from Pier B Resort to good use. The Clubs had to get a little creative when looking for solutions to keep kids active in the winter according to Northland Boys & Girls Club Operations Director Emily Burnside, so they looked to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — You know it’s the holiday season when you see and hear the Salvation Army bell ringers. This season, however, the Red Kettle Campaign is hurting. As of this morning, the Salvation Army was still over $75,000 behind their fundraising goal. This could mean budget cuts to the social services offered by the Salvation Army, including its food…
DULUTH, Minn. — The holiday season can be difficult for those experiencing loss and Duluth’s First Lutheran Church wants to acknowledge this. Last night, First Lutheran had a Blue Christmas service, a Western Christian tradition. Blue Christmas services are held around the Winter Solstice and comfort those struggling during an otherwise joyful time. Pastor Dianne Loufman emphasized the importance of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport is ready for all of the Christmas travelers in the coming days. Many people will soon be heading out to visit family and friends. The Director of Communication and Marketing for the airport says business is as usual for them and that they are used to these busy travel seasons. TSA and ground…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A celebration of films and television programming, all produced in the city, is taking place Thursday. The pilot for the comedy Canusa Street was among those filmed in Chisholm. Things kick off at the Minnesota Discovery Center. It is billed as the first-ever “Made in Chisholm Film Screening.” In addition to Canusa Street, three films produced in…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — International Falls Mayor Harley Droba is throwing his hat in the ring for State Representative, challenging incumbent Representative Roger Skraba in District 3A. Mayor Droba announced his candidacy on Wednesday. He highlighted two key reasons for his decision to run: the need to address rural healthcare and dynamic leadership and representation. A statement by Droba reads,…
Superior, Wisc. — This February will mark two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Tens of thousands have died and even more people have been injured or wounded. The Rotary Club of Superior is doing its part to help the Ukrainians and has been raising money since September. The Rotary Club Ukraine Unity sent a video showing off an ambulance that…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 26-year-old Duluth man was arrested Wednesday morning on four counts of possessing child pornography, according to Duluth police. The investigation started in May of 2022 after two tips were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Duluth Police Department and Homeland Security investigators worked the case. Investigators said a search warrant this…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police investigators arrested two suspects Wednesday in an attempted armed robbery. Officials said the call for help came in around 11:20 a.m. for a “person with a gun” in the 300 block of West 4th Street. Duluth police said a 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old man fled to an apartment building on the 100 block of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday night was a literal blast at Bayfront, as a 15-minute fireworks show blasted into the air to celebrate Bentleyville Tour of Light’s 20th anniversary at Bayfront. Click the video to watch, thanks to DuluthHarborCam.com. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
The Environmental Protection Agency is investing $22 million to clean up a polluted section of the St. Louis River in Carlton. The funding will tackle 330 acres of contaminated sediment in the Thomson Reservoir, according to the EPA. A thin layer of activated carbon pellets will be placed over the sediment. Officials say the carbon rapidly binds to the contaminants,…
DULUTH, Minn. — By this time last year, the ground was covered with snow and plows were out in full force, this year is a much different story. With a lack of snow in the northland, Duluth’s Street Maintenance Department says this time serves as a way to catch up on much needed repairs and staffing issues. After a record…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum Food Shelf held their annual Homeless Memorial Vigil, which included a march to Duluth City Hall. People gathered to recognize 77 people in the Greater Duluth Area who lost their lives in the past year. The names read at the vigil represented both people who experienced homelessness and their advocates. The vigil has been held for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Dabinoo’igan Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter in Duluth is more than doubling its bed capacity thanks to a generous donation. The Ordean Foundation made a $90,000 donation to celebrate its 90th Anniversary to American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO. According to AICHO Board Chair Mary Owen, the funds will not only help Dabinoo’igan grow from 10…
DULUTH, Minn. — Across Duluth Tuesday, Santa’s helpers from Lester Park Elementary spread holiday cheer. Students delivered gifts and Christmas trees to patients at Essentia Health and St. Luke’s, as well as Ecumen Senior Living. The children raised money through helpful acts at home, donating their extra allowances. It was all a part of the 21st Annual Giving Tree Project,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Essentia Health employees are using Christmas trees as a way to donate to local non-profits. The holiday tradition started 4 years ago, when the case management team thought decorating trees would be a great way to bring joy during the pandemic. People can come in and bid on a tree they like, with the proceeds going…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families across the Northland are receiving gifts, toys and food assistance just in time for the holidays. Volunteers came together with Salvation Army staff and met the children and families they have been serving all year. Over 680 families will choose donated items, smorgasbord style. “They start in the Chapel, they get socks from the Casino, then…
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. – Unstable ice is to blame for another water emergency on the Upper Red Lake in Beltrami County – this time involving a small plane. A Cessna 172 Sky Hawk broke through the ice upon landing Tuesday morning. The two occupants were able to make it out of the plane with the help of a nearby “boat…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Big Red Bookshelf program has a mission of encouraging reading at an early age. The public is encouraged to donate any gently used books or even new ones for kids up to eight years old. Typically, over 2,000 books are given to children in the Twin Ports area each year. It’s a program of the Children…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army was feeling the Christmas cheer on Monday. Local organizations are giving to the non-profit. The Duluth Fire Department, along with the Duluth Firefighters Local 101 donating toys for people in need. This is the 23rd year of fundraising. The first year they raised under $500. And this year they had just over $6,800…
Duluth MN – Monte Miller says business is booming. Even with the proliferation and convenience of artificial, he says, real trees seem to be making a comeback. ” Now we have quite a few people in their 30s with children getting out of their mini vans, Suvs and stuff like that. So yeah, I’ve been pretty pleased with that. There…
MINNESOTA — After selecting a base design for the state flag and seal last week, the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission made final changes Tuesday morning. The new state flag (pictured above) was chosen by 11 of the 12 commission members. However, there is a noticeable change from the original winning design (pictured below.) The shape of the star is…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota has some 22,000 miles of snowmobile trials, and all of them except for 1, 000, are maintained by local snowmobile clubs. The Wood City Riders based in Cloquet maintains 70 miles of trails in this area. The lack of snow has not meant that the riders have been relaxing. Instead, they have been busy clearing brush…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nathan Bentley, the founder and Mayor of Bentleyville, says, looking back, he never would’ve imagined his creation would grow to today’s size. It all started at his home in Esko Minnesota, after a few years of decorating for passing cars, Bentley decided to make it a walkthrough experience in 2003. “With Bentleyville never actually being a planned…
DULUTH, Minn. — A problematic downtown Duluth parking ramp has been secured with new fencing to help curb unwanted behavior — and more improvements are on the way. The fencing at the HART District Ramp on East Superior Street now covers all open areas, except where vehicles enter and leave. In May, the city council approved $165,000 to install an…
A Saginaw man broke through some ice while riding his ATV. It happened around 7 a.m. Monday on the Boulder Dam Reservoir in St. Louis County. The man got out of the water on his own. The ATV was recovered with the help of the Gnesen Fire Department and the St. Louis County Rescue Squad. The Sheriff’s Office is reminding…
Two people died Monday after the vehicle they were in was hit by a semi on the Iron Range. Fernando Tibayan, 81, was the driver of the vehicle. Filipinas Tibayan, 83, was the passenger in the vehicle. Both are from Britt, Minnesota. The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. Monday on Northbound Highway 53 at Peppard Road. The Minnesota State Patrol…
DULUTH, Minn. — A convicted killer from Duluth is sentenced again for a serious crime he committed while out on parole. Dennis Hannuksela, 64, kidnapped, bound and raped a woman on a logging road near Duluth in May of 2021. In court Monday, Hannuksela got the maximum sentence of 19 years in prison. He was previously convicted of first-degree murder…
