City Gives Extension To Lake Superior Zoo To Pay Back Debt
DULUTH, Minn. - As the Lake Superior Zoo continues to catch up from the impacts of COVID -19, the Duluth city council is throwing them a lifeline. The council voted on Monday to extend the…
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Hospitality Industry Businesses In The Northland Are In Need Of Workers
DULUTH, Minn.- In ordinary times, employers filling open jobs may have been an easier task, but with so much uncertainty surrounding the ongoing global pandemic, finding those job seekers has become much more difficult for…
Tutors Are In Demand As Parents Look For Support With Homeschool
Tutoring services are becoming in high demand as many Northland parents are looking for help homeschooling their kids. Duluth Core Learning is now adding homeschooling support to its list of services. The organization typically offers…
North Shore Scenic Railroad Thinking Ahead To Fall and Christmas Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth has been open since July 1st. They are currently operating at 50% capacity and about 70% of those tickets have been selling. Railroad management…
DECC Chef Brings Barbecue to Hillside with Pop-Up 'Howard's Q' to Stay Afloat Without Work
DULUTH, Minn.- A local cook is bringing barbecue to the East Hillside Neighborhood in Duluth while making the most of being out of work during the pandemic. Howard's Q is serving fresh…
Someone Drove Through Turf At GND Rec Center Causing Damage
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary New Duluth Recreational Center, which serves a safe space for the community in that neighborhood, was recently vandalized. Someone drove their car through the turf near the center causing some damage.…
A New Ice Cream Shop Opens in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - In the midst of the global pandemic ice cream just might make life a little bit sweeter. A new ice cream shop in Lincoln Park helping to add that extra sugar…
Fruit Truck Stops In Duluth
Duluth, Minn. -Â The fruit truck made a stop in West Duluth on Thursday. The semi-truck full of fresh fruit from farms and orchards all across the upper Midwest. Today, the hot ticket items…
Local Insurance Company Says Thank You To Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - a local insurance company gave thanks to its loyal customers. The Patrick Shelton Insurance Agency hosted a customer appreciation event to show how much they value those they serve. The first 15…
Local Preschool Looking For Help To Raise $50,000
DULUTH, Minn. - A Northland preschool is hoping to remain open to stay a reliable resource for parents as the need for childcare in the area continues to grow. The school is now looking for…
New Scenic Cafe Hitting the Road with 'Scenic 61' Food Truck
DULUTH, Minn.- After months shut down due to the pandemic, food is available at New Scenic Cafe on Highway 61 again -- this time on wheels, as the Scenic 61 food truck…
Duluth's June Tourism Tax Revenue Down Nearly 50% Compared To 2019
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth has released tourism tax revenue totals for the month of June, and it confirms what city officials expected -- a significant loss. Hotel, motel, food and…
New Guidelines For Long Term Care Facilities Released By MN Dept. Of Health
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health recently released new COVID-19 guidelines for longterm care facilities in the state. Long term care centers can be in either level one or level two. Each…
Carnegie Library Looking For Tenants Before Starting Construction
SUPERIOR, Wis. - After being bought nearly two years ago by a North Carolina-based architectural company, the Carnegie Library in superior is a step closer to starting construction. The plan for the historic landmark is…
Static Clean Duluth Gives Back To Non-Profits
DULUTH, Minn. - Static Clean Duluth is giving back to local non-profits in the area to help them stay safe during the pandemic. The company uses electrostatic technology to disinfect surfaces in establishments like…
Safety Protocols Put In Place For Primary Elections
DULUTH, Minn. - In the midst of the uncertain times of the pandemic, the primary elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin must carry on. On Tuesday, voters will be heading to the polls for these…
Coalition of Downtown Duluth Businesses Kick off Friday 'HART Happy Hour'
DULUTH, Minn. - A coalition of businesses located in the Historic Arts and Theater District in Downtown, Duluth, also known as HART, have come together to create HART Happy Hour every Friday in August.…
Cofounder of Grandma's Restaurant in Canal Park Dies
DULUTH, Minn. - The co-founder of Grandma's Saloon & Grill in Canal Park died over the weekend. Michael Paulucci, who was known to many as Mick, died Saturday morning. He had underlying…
New Boat, Minnesota-Themed Retail Store Opens in Duluth's Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- A new retail store held its grand opening in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood Saturday. The blast of a real ship's foghorn signaled the opening of Boathouse Treats and Treasures. The store is…
Governor Tim Walz Sheds Light On Making Masks Available Across The State
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited the Second Harvest Food Bank in Duluth on Friday to shed light on how the state is using food distribution organizations to get thousands of reusable masks…
