Minnesota

Utility Box Wrap Art Program Now Open for Submissions

DULUTH, Minn. — Have you seen those boring, green utility boxes around town? There’s an opportunity to transform those utility boxes into something exciting. The Duluth Public Arts Commission is searching for artists to achieve this. The goal for this program is to bring in some color and beauty to our neighborhoods. This gives artists the chance to feature their…

Trump Endorses Stauber For MN 8th Congressional Race; Opponent Schultz Responds

DULUTH, Minn. – 8th District Congressman Pete Stauber has received his fourth endorsement from former President Donald Trump. This comes as former Minnesota Rep. Jen Schultz vies to win Stauber’s seat this November. Trump posted on Truth Social, calling Stauber a “tremendous representative.” The statement went on to say:  “A Former Police Officer and Professional Hockey Player, Pete is working…

Reinert Speaks to Chamber’s ‘Let’s do Lunch’ Program

DULUTH, Minn. – For 20 years the Duluth Chamber of Commerce has held monthly ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ meetings. Mayor Roger Reinert was the featured speaker on Tuesday. Based on attendance chamber members were looking forward to hearing from him. This Let’s Do Lunch program had its largest number of people attending in the event‘s two-decade history. Reinert’s remarks to Chamber…

Solar Eclipse a Gray, Cloudy Washout in the Northland

No sun rays--only rain drops hit the eyes of those gathered at UMD planetarium.

If there was a place not to have a solar eclipse viewing party Monday, it was in the Northland. But that did not stop the hopeful at UMD. Many stood in the rain, looking up at the sky, only to have raindrops on their faces instead of the sun in their eyes. “Right now, just clouds, clouds and clouds,” said…

Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX21 Ownership Change Completed

Sale finalized to Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC.

Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX 21 welcomed new ownership on Monday. The completion of the sale to the Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC, culminated a several-year process during which the station’s long-time owners had been looking for the right buyer. Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC is a Georgia-based company owned and operated by Coastal’s Founder and CEO, Bill Fielder. Coastal owns or…

‘Little Neetchers’ To Close In Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Owner Joy Herbert said rent in the Enger Lofts building will double in 2025.

  DULUTH, Minn. — A longtime Duluth store and play space for toddlers has announced it’s closing next month. Little Neetchers is located in the Enger Lofts building on West Superior Street in Lincoln Park. The business has been around for 14 years. It moved to its current location in October 2021. Owner Joy Herbert posted on social media Sunday…

BCA Search For Clues At Cloquet Home Involving Disappearance Of Peter Martin

BCA photo CLOQUET, Minn. — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has provided an update on the disappearance of Peter Martin, a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Peter Martin The BCA posted photos on social meeting Friday that showed crime scene investigators at a house in Cloquet as part of their efforts to…

City Of Duluth To Host Public Meetings On Lead Water Service Line Replacements

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is hosting two public meetings this week involving lead water service lines and upcoming projects to replace them in the lower Lincoln Park and Gary neighborhoods. The first meeting is happening Monday at 6 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center The second meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the GND Rec Center….

Grand Rapids Artist Shares Passion for Norwegian Folk Art

Traditional rosemaling artist Michelle Carlson taught a class at the Duluth Folk School on Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. — For six hours on Sunday, Grand Rapids-based artist Michelle Carlson was doing what she loves the most, sharing the Norwegian folk art style of rosemaling. She taught a class at the Duluth Folk School, taking beginner and novice rosemalers through the entire process. Carlson has spent thirty years on perfecting her craft, but the practice dates all…

Fitger’s Bockfest Welcomes in Spring

DULUTH, Minn. — “Whether the weather is good, whether the weather is not good, Bockfest always goes one and today we’ve got the sun and it’s amazing,” said Tami Tanski-Sherman, Fitger’s Mall Manager. Bockfest is an authentic German beer festival and since 1995, Fitgers has been hosting its own Bockfest. The traditional festival welcomes in spring and many people celebrate at…

Astronomy Day at the UMD Planetarium Prepares People for The Solar Eclipse

  DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD Planetarium held its annual Astronomy Day Saturday to educate people about space and science. Many interacting activities and demonstrations were set up at the Planetarium. People could learn about the solar system and the upcoming solar eclipse and special glasses were given out for people to look at the eclipse. The Planetarium was also…

“Wear Blue” Day Across Minnesota for Child Abuse Prevention Month

DULUTH, Minn. — April is officially Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Minnesota and Duluth was full of blue today to support the cause. First Witness Child Advocacy Center encouraged the community to “Wear Blue” Friday in recognition of the month. Landmarks across the state are also lit up blue in support of the cause… including Duluth’s own Enger…

Duluth Man Indicted In Federal Child Pornography Case

DULUTH, Minn. — A one-time Duluth ski coach is now federally indicted on charges of possessing 18,000 images and videos of child pornography. John Degelau, 27, was arrested and released Thursday after being arraigned in federal court. John Degelau Authorities said he used Adobe Photoshop to morph child pornography that he found online with other non-explicit images of minors. Authorities…

Minnesota Power ‘Disappointed’ With Superior City Council’s Denial Of NTEC Public Hearing

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Minnesota Power is “disappointed” with the city of Superior after the council voted down the opportunity for a public hearing on the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). On Wednesday night, five of the nine city councilors voted to hold a public hearing. But the motion to approve needed six votes. This comes after the Superior Plan…

Fitger’s Bockfest Kicks Off With Blessing Of The Bock

DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Fitger’s Bockfest kicked off Thursday evening with the blessing of the bock. It’s a traditional German-styled celebration of spring, and the fun goes all the way through Saturday evening in the Fitger’s Courtyard. On Friday beginning at 5 p.m., there’s a beer tent, entertainment and campfires. Then on Saturday, it’s the main event beginning at…

Road Contruction Season Beginning: Drivers Warned That Construction Zone Deaths Have Increased

Northeastern Minnesota will have 23 new or continuing projects and travel delays should be expected.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is ready for summer road construction, and officials say get ready for road closures, lane changes, orange cones and a summer of endless stop and go. Thursday, MNDOT revealed plans for 23 projects in Northeastern Minnesota, extending from Hinckley to the Canadian border. “Highway 2 near Floodwood gets a long-needed mill and overlay,” said Andy…

Wildfire Experts Sound The Alarm For A Potentially Active Season

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. –You wouldn’t think with the recent snowstorm we experienced that there would be a need to talk about Wildfire dangers. Woody Unruh, a meteorologist with the Duluth National Weather Service said, “New snowfall from last week’s major winter storm ranged from around 10 to 20 inches with around half an inch to one and a half…

Sexual Assault, Domestic and Child Abuse Getting Important Focus in April

Awareness effort started Monday in Superior with commitment to support and education.

Sexual assault and domestic and child abuse are issues that continue to plague communities. April is a month when advocates focus attention on the issue and the effort kicked off Wednesday at the Douglas County Government Center in Superior. It involved law enforcement, political leaders, educators, and those with the court system. The wide cross-section represented the message and the…

Local Filmmaker Shines at Minnesota Film Festival

The festival started as a way to make sure audiences heard those untold stories and features filmmakers from right here in Duluth, and around the world. Seed of Doubt is directed by William J. Cox. It tells the story of a young couple’s world turning into paranoia and delusion. Cox wanted to create a psychological drama about gaslighting which is…

Feds: Chicago Drug Operation Preying On Duluth Area Busted

DULUTH, Minn. – A Chicago-based drug trafficking ring that’s been targeting the Duluth area has been broken up with eight members indicted by the feds, according to the United States Attorney’s Office District of Minnesota. The announcement was made Tuesday in Duluth by U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and County…

Big, Sincere Welcome for Barbro G and Crew; First Saltie of 2024

Official "spring" for port community.

DULUTH, Minn. — It is a welcome that never gets old. Tuesday, the first ocean-going vessel of the season received heart-felt greetings on a windy, wet and gray day. Inside the ship’s bridge, it was warmth and smiles as the captain and crew of the Barbro G were presented with everything Duluth and Superior. That included an endless flow of…

Neighborhood Youth Services Staff Walk Out Over Frustrations

The Family Freedom Center says it has met with staff and will respond promptly.

DULUTH, Minn. — Staff from Neighborhood Youth Services in Duluth say they have walked out for the second time in less than a year. They say it’s due to ongoing frustrations with the organization’s operator, the Family Freedom Center. The mission of Neighborhood Youth Services, or NYS, is to create a “safe and prosperous space for children and families.” The…

Duluth Food Shelves Pack Up Donations From ‘Duluth Cheerios Challenge’

DULUTH, Minn. — It was a successful “Duluth Cheerios Challenge” over the past week. The challenge was dreamed up by locals in response to billionaire Kathy Cargill’s crude remarks to the Wall Street Journal that said Mayor Roger Reinert “peed in his cheerios” when he questioned her intentions about a slew of park point land purchases. Organized said the idea behind…

Hibbing Drug Bust Ends With 3 Charged

HIBBING, Minn. — A drug bust in Hibbing has ended with three people charged. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said Jennifer Schostag, 48, of Anoka; Michael Peterson, 51, of Hibbing; and David Hoskins, 60, of Sandstone are charged with various first-degree sale and possession charges for methamphetamine and cocaine. The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force conducted the investigation…

Duluth Man Convicted Of Manslaughter, Domestic Assaults Arrested Again

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man convicted of second-degree manslaughter and two cases of domestic assault within 10 years is back in jail facing three new serious charges. Police said Kyham Lavon Dunn, 30, was arrested Friday as he entered the porch of a home where a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order was in place. According to court documents, Dunn…

“Barbro G” Goes Under Duluth Lift Bridge as First Saltie of 2024

Shipping Season officially underway with one of the port's earliest arrivals ever.

After sitting anchored in Lake Superior all weekend, she finally decided it was time to come in. The first saltwater vessel of the shipping season slowly made its way toward and through the Duluth shipping canal shortly before noon Monday morning. But first, the Barbro G had to head farther out in the lake and make a U-turn so it…

‘Twin Ports Trailer Trash’ Hosting Canal Park/Lakewalk Cleanup Monday

DULUTH, Minn. – Twin Ports Trailer Trash is calling on volunteers to give back Monday by cleaning up Canal Park. The event is happening at 11 a.m.  Volunteers are asked to meet at the parking lot by Canal Park Drive and Morse Street, which is across from Grandma’s Restaurant. The goal is to also clean up the Lakewalk. For every…

‘Burns Harbor’ Gets Stuck At Superior Dock

Experts are still uncertain what caused the lake freighter to get stuck, but with a little help its headed out of the Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn. — This was the scene for much of the weekend: two ships, side by side at BNSF Railway Dock 5 in Superior. On the left, the Burns Harbor. It arrived a week ago. The ship was fueled up and loaded with iron ore pellets, but remained at the dock. It wasn’t until the ship on the right, the…

The Easter Bunny Arrives in Duluth – As a Snow Sculpture!

A private residence on 21st Avenue East is celebrating spring's arrival with a winter tradition

DULUTH, Minn. — If you were out in enjoying the sun in Duluth today, you might have come across a springtime snow sculpture! Those passing by on 21st Avenue East can enjoy the latest rendition of a snowy tradition. This year’s sculpture features the Easter bunny, a basket, and the Statue of Liberty. Colorful balloons make up the Easter eggs…

Easter Eggstravaganza at Marcus Lakes Cinema

HERMANTOWN, Minn.  — On Saturday, March 30, Marcus Lakes Cinema will transform into an Easter  eggstravaganza. Hop on over to the family-fun event, featuring an Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities, and movies, including the films Migration and Hop. The keynote speaker, excuse me, the keynote carrot eater is none other than the Easter bunny (available for photo opportunities). “The…

Supporters of Missing Man Push Tribal Police to Ask FBI For Help

Protesters say Fond du Lac police should ask for outside help; Chief says he has "full confidence" in his department.

People frustrated about the search effort for a missing man gathered outside Duluth’s FBI office Friday. Ironically, the group was not protesting the FBI–but rather–pushing the Fond du Lac tribal police department. Friends and supporters of 31-year-old Peter Martin say they want the tribal police department to ask for the FBI’s help in finding him. Friday marked three weeks since…

New Breakfast Spot With Old Name Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn – There’s a new place to have breakfast and brunch in Duluth and it opened just this morning. Locally owned Chilly Billy’s is still in the mall, but at its second location which moved to 1608 Woodland Avenue, it has added breakfast.  The general manager of the new location, Amayah Littlewolf-Daoust has been involved in the restaurant business…

Duluth Police Department Recognizes Staff Members for Their Service

DULUTH, Minn. — Friday the Duluth Police Department recognized staff for their impact on the community during a Commendation Ceremony. Police officers and department employees gathered for the ceremony as many were honored for their exceptional service. Some staff members were recognized for promotions and leadership work, and others were honored with special awards, including ‘Police Officer of the Year,’…

Duluth Parks & Recreation Groom Ski Trails for Final Hurrah of the Season

If you're thinking about getting some last-minute cross country skiing in, now's the time!

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Parks and Recreation had teams out earlier today at ski trails around the area, grooming the snow. According to the City of Duluth website, five trails had crews working on them. Magney Snively, Piedmont, Chester, Hartley, and Lester Trails were listed as “fair,” meaning minimal bare or icy spots. Some trails were only packed for skate…

Boxes of Cereal Start to Pile up for the “Duluth Cheerio Challenge”

DULUTH, Minn. — The “Duluth Cheerio Challenge” is gaining traction as boxes of the cereal are starting to pile up at the drop-off site at the Duluth Labor Temple. The “Cheerio Challenge” is in response to billionaire Kathy Cargill’s recent insult on the city, including Mayor Roger Reinert. She told the Wall Street Journal last weekend that he “peed in…

Union Gospel Mission Asking for Blanket Donations

DULUTH, Minn. — The Union Gospel Mission is in urgent need of blankets and is requesting donations as snow hits the Northland. The Union Gospel Mission says its blanket stock completely ran out during the winter storm, and with the warming center and Chum being frequently full, many have to resort to sleeping outside. So, the Mission is asking for…