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…
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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…
'Heart Berry' Small Business Store Steals Hearts On and Offline
CLOQUET, Minn.-- 'Heart Berry' is a woman and native owned store, and they back in 2023. The store was by inspired a strong desire to teach and share art with the Cloquet community. "I…
Animal Allies Water Break Update
DULUTH, Minn.-- After what was initially thought to be just a burst pipe situation at Animal Allies, turned out to be so much worse. The shelter posted on their Facebook page last Friday, showing the damage resulting from the flood.…
Kozy Building Demolition Deal Seeks to Revive Area with Historic Look
DULUTH, Minn. - Years of lawsuits, multiple fires and several suggested solutions later, the former Kozy Bar and Apartments in Downtown Duluth is coming down. The Pastoret Terrace, commonly known as the Kozy,…
Super One Foods Raises $105,000 for Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn.-- Despite the holidays being over, Super one Foods is still celebrating the success with their annual holiday round up. Every year at the Super One Foods stores they team up with…
Settlement Agreement: Burnt-Out Kozy Building Will Be Demolished
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 15 years after fire gutted the former Kozy Bar and Apartments in downtown Duluth, the burnt-out structure will finally be torn down. That tear-down decision is part of a settlement agreement…
