Minnesota

Free Culinary Boot Camp Helps Superior Residents Gain Skills

The free course is sponsored by the Nortwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – this week about a dozen Superior residents tested out their cooking skills during a free, two-week culinary boot camp. The class focuses more on food safety, which is critical in many commercial kitchens. The group is learning basic skills like the proper way to use knives. Each day the culinary students also learn how to make different…

High Water Levels In The Great Lakes Could Delay Shipping

Lake to lake shipping is not expected to be impacted in the Twin Ports.

DULUTH, Minn. – High lake levels on Lake Ontario are pushing back the start of the international shipping season. The lake’s locks will now open in April rather than the end of March. In the Twin Ports, officials tell us the delay is not expected to have any short term impacts on the Duluth-Superior port. Although, potential high water levels…

Young Girl Partners With A Local Radio Station To Collect Cards For Kids Battling Cancer

DULUTH, Minn. – Cancer may be one of the hardest things any child or a family would ever endure. knowing this hardship, little Evy Keppers who started the organization “Fighting for Friends” says by partnering with Life 97. 3 she’s hopeful something as little as a homemade card can uplift the spirits of kids going through the tough battle. Every…

St. Scholastica Students Raise Money For Nursing Scholarships

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica students had the day off to participate in the college’s bi-annual community day. Some students stopped by Christ Lutheran Church to make pasties for a student fundraiser. Half of the crew prepped while the others filled the dough for more than 500 pasties. All proceeds raised from the sales will help fund scholarships for St….

The Cathedral School in Superior Celebrates Mardi Gras

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Students at the Cathedral School in Superior celebrated Mardi Gras during their annual carnival. A few lucky kids had the fun job of smashing a pie in Superior Mayor Jim Paine’s face. They also got to play games like fishing for prizes and mini-golf. The annual Mardi Gras Carnival is one of the school’s biggest fundraisers. Organizers…

Minnesota Power Hosts 30th Annual Energy Design Conference

DULUTH, Minn. – Energy-efficiency may be one of the fastest-growing and innovative industries. The 30th Annual Energy Design Conference hosted by Minnesota Power at the DECC highlighted the future of energy-efficiency. About 40 exhibitors showcased the latest trends and information on renewable energy and best practices for sustainable design. Some of the newest electric vehicles on the market were available…

A New Pizza Shop Opens in Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – A new artisan-style pizza shop has opened in downtown Duluth. Lulu’s Pizza is now taking over the Old Pizza Man on West Superior Street which closed its doors last September. The new pizza shop specializes in making pies from scratch. The menu offers traditional kinds of pizza but also specialties like Banh Mi pizza, which is a…

High School Students Learn The Skills Needed To Work In Construction Trades

  DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of Northland high schoolers got their hands dirty during the 5th Annual Construct Tomorrow student event. Construct Tomorrow is a program geared towards introducing high school students to the building and construction trades. Nearly 1,500 from more than 25 schools in the Northland are getting an experience to help them find their career pathway. The…

Duluth Police Investigate Lincoln Park Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police arrested a 24-year-old Barnum man Tuesday afternoon after a shooting incident on the 2800 Block of West 1st Street. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 2:30 p.m. Witnesses gave a description to officers of the suspect running into a nearby address.  When officers surrounded that address, the suspect exited and was taken into…

Continuing Legal Education on Eviction Defense

A group of private attorneys came together in Duluth for a class to learn more about eviction law.

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of private attorneys came together in Duluth for a class to learn more about eviction law. Thousands of tenants face eviction notices every year in the state of Minnesota and often times, they do not have a lawyer or understand what their rights are. Now local lawyers are working to fight back so their clients…

City Reminds Northlanders Of Voting Rule Ahead Of Primary Election

DULUTH, Minn. – Early voting is currently underway in Minnesota. The City of Duluth wants to remind Northlanders of some of the rules involved in the primary election. This year will be a new voting experience. It will be the first time since 1992 that Minnesota voters will participate in party primary election instead of a caucus. Voters must select…

Despite Pushback, Garrison Keillor To Perform At NorShor Theatre

DULUTH, Minn. – The NorShor Theatre has decided to allow controversial former MPR radio host Garrison Keillor to perform on stage at the theatre April 16. This comes after the NorShor Theatre pulled its announcement about Keillor’s performance from its Facebook page and website last Thursday amid negative backlash on social media. The comments pointed to his past sexual misconduct…

Turning First Street Into A Two-Way Is Looking Like More Of A Reality

DULUTH, Minn. – Another construction project could be added to the already busy agenda for this summer. Plans to convert First Street into a two- way is starting to become more of a reality. The City of Duluth has been working with a Twin Cities-based engineering company to do traffic studies on First Street. Currently First Street switches from a…

Old World Meats In Duluth Looking To Expand

The larger location would allow them to make up to a quarter of a million sticks a day.

DULUTH, Minn. – Old World Meats in Duluth is making plans to expand in a big way. The store is popular for its meat sticks which are sold in locations around the nation. The owner now wants to take that business to the next level by building a new plant. Old World Meats has been selling the popular snack in…

Canal Park Brewing Brings Home The Gold And Bronze From Best Of Craft Beer Awards

This is the eighth award Canal Park Brewing has won within the last year.

DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park Brewing in Duluth is toasting after getting some major recognition for their beer. The brewery recently took home the gold and bronze from the Best of Craft Beer Awards, which was held in Oregon. The competition is the third largest of its kind and recognizes breweries from around the world. Staff at Canal Park Brewing…

Residents Express Concern About Husky Energy’s Flare Tower Scare

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy in Superior was evacuated Thursday after a flare stack at the refinery was seen rocking back and forth. It created some concern that the stack would fall. A portion of Stinson Road leading to the refinery remains closed as a precaution. Husky officials are looking further into why the stack moved so much in the…