Superior Once Predicted to be "Next Chicago"
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Today, the Twin Ports is a thriving harbor, but years ago the city of Superior was predicted to be the "next Chicago." Executive Director of the Douglas County Historical Society,…
Northland Uncovered
40 Years of Paint Removed from Glensheen Room
DULUTH, Minn. - History is being revealed at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. Hard work is bringing life back to the walls of Alfred's room. After 40 years in hiding the original stenciling in…
Battle Flag from Spanish-American War in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - An American flag is displayed proudly in Superior as military history lives within its fibers. This flag is owned by Dr. Jim Hoeffling of Twin Ports Chiropractic. His dad found…
Historic Duluth Estate to Host Annual Gala
DULUTH, Minn. - Soon, Glensheen Mansion will be opening the doors to guests for an evening full of class and celebration. The Annual Glensheen Gala is Saturday, May 13 from 7-10 p.m.…
Northland Pizza Shop Celebrates 63 Years
DULUTH, Minn. - Picking up a slice can mean a tasty dinner for many Northlanders, but for one family it means carrying on a tradition. This year Sammy's Pizza Inc. is celebrating…
Education Fills 1890s Duluth Building
DULUTH, Minn. - Memories made at school stay with many of us forever, and one school in Duluth is working to build that type of close-knit community inside a building already full…
Northland Uncovered: Olga Lakela Herbarium
A look at the history and continuing legacy of the Herbarium at UMD.
Volunteers Preparing Trains for Tourist Season
DULUTH, Minn. - It's finally starting to feel like Spring outside and that means some vehicles seen chugging along the North Shore are getting tuned up for the season. Over at the…
Group Seeks New Purpose for Old Jail
DULUTH, Minn. - The historic Zenith city has several landmarks within its borders. Some of these historic staples are quickly losing their shine. That's why the Duluth Preservation alliance has made a…
Maritime Museum Prepares for Spring
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring is just days away and a local museum is preparing for tourism season. The Lake Superior Marine Museum Association is looking for volunteers for the Annual Spring Cleaning Day…
Local Musicians Perform at Glensheen this March
DULUTH, Minn. - Music will soon be filling the halls of Glensheen Mansion. Local musicians will be performing inside the historic estate for their Glensheen Unplugged concert series. Marketing Manager Jane Pederson…
Local Business Remains Family-Owned for Decades
DULUTH, Minn. - Family businesses fill the Northland and inside the doors of one Duluth business everyone is family. Driving down Superior Street it's hard to miss the vintage sign marking Dee…
Native American History on Display in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new exhibit is opening up at the Douglas County Historical Society highlighting Native American culture in our area. The planning for this exhibit began when a Dugout…
History of The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce
DULUTH, Minn. - Downtown Duluth is bustling with growing businesses moving into the Zenith City. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce played a role in that as they were founded the same…
Medical History on Display at Karpeles Manuscript Museum
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout history medical discoveries have changed the lives of thousands. For the next few months, some of these medical miracles will be on display at the Karpeles…
