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Northland businesses prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Now that Christmas is out of the way, it's time to start to think about those New Year's Eve plans. Liquor stores are obviously a major stop for many…

Island Lake Inn Announces Closure

DULUTH, Minn. - The owner of the Island Lake Inn have announced they will be closing, effective immediately. According to a Facebook post on the restaurant's page, they will open for…

Cold Temperatures Keep Tow Truck Drivers Busy

If your vehicle has had problems starting this week, you’re not alone. Custom Auto Towing out of Superior says they've been busy recently. Many people are having problems with dead batteries,…

Keeping the Pack Taken Care Of

DULUTH, Minn. - Everything but lions, tigers and bears help keep Alicia Skjoelsvold's business alive. “Kitties, pocket pets, sugar gliders, guinea pigs, rabbits, bearded dragons," said Skjoelsvold. “We do pet sitting and…

Open Restaurants Are Busy on Christmas

DULUTH, Minn. - There aren't very many businesses open on Christmas day, but some of the restaurants that are open say they have been very busy on the holiday. Cloud…

Last-minute shoppers pick out presents for pets

DULUTH, Minn. - People in Duluth were out in search of that one last thing on their list this Christmas Eve. A Place for Fido in the Fitger's…

Adventure North MN Has Pop-Up Shop That Gives Back To the Environment

DULUTH, Minn. - Adventure North MN usually operates out of a enclosed trailer kind of like a food truck, but since it's cold... they opened a pop–up shop outside Bent…

Grocery Stores Busy Before Christmas

Earth Rider Brewery Partners With Duluth Coffee Co. For Coffee-Infused Pale Ale

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is collaborating with Duluth Coffee Company to create a coffee-infused pale ale. Brewer Allyson Rolph says…

Grizzly's Canal Park To Become '310 Pub'

DULUTH, Minn. - After five years as Grizzly’s in Canal Park, the owners are shutting that business model down to open up a new pub in…

Salvation Army Still Needs $120,000 to Reach Fundraising Goal

DULUTH, Minn.-The Salvation Army needs your help to reach its Red Kettle goal. As of this morning, they have raised $180,000 of their $300,000 goal. Staff said this annual fundraiser is vital…

Apple Admits iPhones Slow Down as They Get Older

(FOX News) -- It's not just your imagination. Your iPhone really does slow down as it becomes outdated. Apple iPhone users for years have wondered why their phone seems to go slow, compared with newer models. Apple is now reportedly admitting there is…

Two Harbors High School Students to Host Civility Summit

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Two Harbors High School students are working together to create a better environment for Northlanders. The school's DECA program has created a Civility Summit they're hosting on Friday,…

Minnesota Unemployment Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since 2000

DULUTH, Minn.-Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1 percent in the month of November, the lowest it’s been since the year 2000. Trade, transportation, and utilities led all sectors in November with 2,300 new jobs. Jobs in hospitality, manufacturing, and government have…

WLSSD Treecycling Program Begins Dec. 21

DULUTH, Minn. - Western Lake Superior Sanitary District and partners have kicked off the annual Treecyling program. The program is to encourage area residents to recycle their fresh-cut…

Altec Adding 100 Jobs in Duluth Location

DULUTH, Minn. –Altec Incorporated in Duluth is adding 100 jobs at its manufacturing facilities as they invest $8.45 million in an expansion there. Altec, which makes aerial lift trucks, is planning on purchasing new equipment and making other upgrades to…