Original Coney Island Sold, New Restaurant Moving In
DULUTH, Minn. -- The historic Original Coney Island on East Superior Street has been sold after more than 90 years of serving hungry customers. On Wednesday,…
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Evolving Newspaper Industry Forces DNT To Search For New Headquarters
DULUTH, Minn. - The changing newspaper industry has forced the Duluth News Tribune to put its building up for sale. But the DNT reports the future is…
Imagine Duluth 2035 Looking For Different Ways Of Commuting Around Town
DULUTH, Minn. - Congestion on Lake Avenue from those trying to access Canal Park from Superior Street has become a growing concern for the city of Duluth. A focus group met…
Minnesota Power Announces Plans for Natural Gas Plant in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Minnesota Power announced some big plans that would bring a $700 million natural gas power plant to Superior. If approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission,…
Ely Municipal Airport Receives Over $80,000 for Improvements
ELY, Minn. - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Rep. Rick Nolan announced a major grant for the Ely Municipal Airport. The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the airport a grant of $82,581 for infrastructure improvements.…
Friends of Animals Now Open, Seeking Donations in New Location
CLOQUET, Minn. - After being closed for nearly one month, staff and volunteers at Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet are opening up the doors to a new location. While…
Meeting Held to Address Proposed Minnesota Power Rate Increase
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power has proposed rate increases that would affect customers across the Northland. The Citizens Utility Board held an information session to let people know what…
North Shore Adventure Park Enters Phase One
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Monday was the end of an era for one decades old pit stop on the North Shore. The old Spur gas station off of Highway…
Lake Superior Zoo Names Interim CEO
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo announced today that it has hired an interim CEO. Dave Benson will serve as interim CEO at the Lake Superior Zoo, following seven years…
248,000 Hourly Workers in Minnesota Make $9.50 or Less
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report from the state labor officials shows about 15-percent of hourly employees in Minnesota make the minimum wage of $9.50 an hour or less. The Department of Labor and Industry report shows there…
Two Harbors Science Lab Brings High-Tech Jobs To The Northland
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - A science lab in Two Harbors is on the cutting edge of some important bio-medical work. BRTI Life Sciences is having success with…
Volunteers Needed For Local Fire Departments
Brule, Wis. - As part of the "Be Somebody" campaign, more than 30 volunteer fire departments throughout North West Wisconsin came together in Brule. No matter what day, or the time in…
Small Business Open House In Superior
Superior, Wis. - Small businesses in downtown superior are doing anything possible to get patrons in the door. Construction on U.S. highway 2 has begun to take a toll on small businesses…
Traveling Sauna Visits Duluth
Duluth, Minn. - During all of 2017 Finland is celebrating the country’s centennial birthday after gaining independence from Russia in 1917. As part of Finland’s 100th birthday, the traveling sauna will continue…
National Donut Day with Johnson's Bakery
Happy National Donut Day! Each year on the first Friday in June, people participate in Donut Day, honoring the Salvation Army women who served donuts to soldiers during WWI. In 1917, the…
Jack Link's Crew Excited for "Hometown" Show
DULUTH, Minn. - To John Klatt, Summer is air show season. But this week, this pilot is on cloud nine. "I feel like I'm home when I come back to…
Visit Duluth Moves to New Office
DULUTH, Minn.- Visit Duluth is officially moved into their new office. Visit Duluth used to be in a building owned by Minnesota Power, but after Minnesota Power announced they were expanding…
Blue Angels Arrive in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - If you heard loud noises coming from the sky Thursday afternoon, it was likely the Blue Angels. The U.S. Navy's demonstration squadron arrived for this year's Duluth Air…
Downtown Engwalls Location Closes Its Doors
DULUTH, Minn. - Downtown Duluth shoppers may have noticed the Engwall's Flowers on Superior Street is closed. The downtown shop actually closed last week, but both the Superior and Hermantown locations…
School Board Approves Funding for Repairs
DULUTH, Minn. - At Tuesday's meeting, the Duluth School Board approved a new long term maintenance plan. Two projects were added; repairs at Rockridge Elementary to prepare for Woodland Hills moving in,…
