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Pumpkin Patch Train Ride Begins

DULUTH, Minn.-The train ride that takes you to a secret pumpkin patch, has begun in Duluth. The rides run through Sunday and lead to a patch of pumpkins railroad staff have been…

Canadian Consul General Visits Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The Canadian Consul General to Minneapolis is in Duluth talking with local leaders. The Consul is meeting with politicians and businesses about the important relationship between Canada and…

RV Dealers Advise Early Winterization

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With winter right around the corner local RV dealers are advising campers to think ahead before Jack Frost potentially damages your equipment. The Service Department at Bullyan RV in…

Maple Hosts Tech Ed Inservice Day

MAPLE, Wis. - Manufacturing jobs were a hot topic in Maple today. Tech Ed Inservice Day was held at Northwestern High School, where business leaders came together to network with educational…

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Ticks Up in September

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's unemployment rate ticked up in September, increasing 3.4 percent to 3.5 percent. The state Department of Workforce Development reported the employment information on Thursday. It remains below the national unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. The…

Superior Restaurant to Host Charity Dinner

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A restaurant in Twin Ports is giving back to the community that supports them. The Kitchen is a tiny place in Superior that serves homemade breakfast and brunch. And…

Wisconsin Senate Committee OKs Hemp Farming Bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Senate's agriculture committee has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would allow Wisconsin farmers to grow hemp. The panel voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the proposal. The vote clears the way for a full floor…

Minnesota Files Amazon Bid; Offers No Details

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's economic development commissioner says the state has submitted its bid for a second Amazon headquarters. The state hasn't released details of the bid for a project that could bring a $5 billion investment and…

Pop-Up Business Campaign Coming Back Again

DULUTH, Minn.- If you are an entrepreneur, you now have the opportunity to start your own business through the Greater Downtown Council’s Pop-Up Campaign. Future business owners can apply with their…

Wisconsin Board Talks About Foxconn Deal, No Vote

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The leaders of Gov. Scott Walker's job creation agency met behind closed doors again to discuss contract negotiations with Foxconn Technology Group but didn't take any action. The electronics giant wants to build a flat-screen manufacturing…

UMD Entrepreneurship Conference Held Today

DULUTH, Minn.-Starting a business can be quite stressful for anyone.  Today, some of that stress was relieved for younger entrepreneurs as they got to meet with a variety of local business leaders. It…

Success Continues for Designer Dogs

DULUTH, Minn. - Summer is winding down which means many animal lovers are spending more time inside with their furry friends. Many local groomers are seeing an increase…

Sneakers in Downtown Duluth closes after 32 years

DULUTH, Minn. - A long–time Downtown Duluth restaurant has closed its doors. Sneakers Sports Bar and Grill in the Holiday Center downtown has closed up shop after 32 years in business. With the opening of the new Lyric Kitchen and…

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