Imagine Downtown Seeks Community Feedback
DULUTH, Minn. -- Downtown Duluth sought feedback on its plans for revitalization over the next few years. They have been on display at the Holiday Center today for community members to give their…
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Duluth Hotel Rates Still Affected from Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth is a popular destination for conventions, events, and conferences, but lately, it's been facing its own set of challenges. Since the pandemic, Duluth's hotel industry has been working to recover…
Trail Fitters to Collect Gently Used Winter Clothes for Damiano Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local outdoors store is hoping to share the love of dressing warm to those in need of winter clothing. Trail Fitters, inside of Fitger's Mall, is partnering up with the Damiano…
MN House Democratic, GOP Leaders Reach Power-Sharing Agreement
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic and Republican leaders of the Minnesota House reached a power-sharing agreement Wednesday night to end a three-week stalemate the state's chief justice said left the chamber “completely dysfunctional.” Democrats had stayed away from the…
Local Woodworker Crafts Hobby into a Career
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.-- Josh Dumke of South Range Wisconsin has worn many hats throughout his career. "So, for twelve years I was a research scientist at the national resources research institute. I did fisheries,…
Knowing Your Neighbor: Free Air Life Co. Reopens Doors at a New Location
DULUTH, Minn. -- Free Air Life Co., an outdoor lifestyle store has reopened its doors to a new and bigger space after a 2-year hiatus. Husband and wife Sarah and Justin…
Cannabis Business License Set to Open for Minnesota
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced it will be accepting applications for cannabis license starting this upcoming February 18, 2025. The application window will close by March 14, 2025. During this license cycle, OCM is accepting…
Trump and Trudeau speak and plan to do so again before tariffs start on Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) -- AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports President Trump admits Americans will be impacted by tariffs. Financial markets, businesses and consumers are trying to prepare for the possibility of the new tariffs. Stock market indices opened with a modest selloff,…
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump that the planned tariffs are on hold for a month, a statement confirmed by the White House. “Mexico will reinforce the northern…
Visit Duluth, Madden Media Talk 2025 Duluth Tourism Outlook
DULUTH, Minn. -- Visit Duluth and the city's new tourism market agency, Madden Media, are one month on the job together with a common goal of showcasing what makes Duluth the gem it is. Madden…
Bucktales returns as El Jefe
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A beloved local restaurant is back in business, at their original location in Superior. El Jefe, previously known as Bucktales, has returned, in its previous Pattinson Park location. In 2022, they…
Behind the Brew at Duluth Cider
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth Cider is one of two cideries in the Northland. And their entire cider making process happens all under one building. "It's really nice, in the middle of Duluth Minnesota, we're taking…
Gabriel's Bookstore & Others Told to Vacate After Potential Demolition
DULUTH, Minn. -- Gabriel's Bookstore, Sami Cultural Center, and other tenants within the Lakeside Professional Building have until late spring to vacate the site after recent plans to demolish the over 100 year-old structure.…
Lake Superior Elementary School Transforming into Apartments
DULUTH, Minn.-- After the recent closure of the Lake Superior Elementary School in Superior, an agreement was made to revitalize the property into apartment units. The elementary school closed it's doors at the…
Wood Magic Closing Its Doors After Auction This Weekend
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- After 43 years in business, Wood Magic in Hermantown is closing its doors. The long-standing business was known for custom cabinetry, curtains, and gifts. While they have stopped doing custom…
Second Harvest Northland Reports Increased Food Distribution in 2024
DULUTH, Minn. -- In just the last year, Second Harvest Northland has reported an increase in their food distribution programs, serving up an additional 370,000 meals. Second Harvest Northland services 15 counties in…
49 Days Later, Essentia Deer River Workers End Strike with Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. -- A 49-day strike ended Sunday between Essentia Health and 70 employees at its Deer River Hospital. On Sunday evening, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents the Deer…
MN High Court Sides With DFL In Struggle With Republicans Over Control Of State House
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans in the state House of Representatives but left it up to lawmakers to figure out a way to work together. The justices…
Northerly School for Music Opens in Lakeside Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local music school held a grand opening Saturday for its new location in the Lakeside neighborhood. Northerly School for Music has opened in the Lakeside area, after moving from its…
Free Air Life Co. Reopens in New Lincoln Park Location
DULUTH, Minn. -- A popular Duluth clothing store has reopened in a new location after a two-year hiatus. Free Air Life Co. held its grand opening for its new location on Saturday. The…
