Warming House at Bayfront Ice Rink Opens for the Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The Warming House at the Bayfront Park Ice Rink is back open for the season -- with limited capacity. 25 people are now allowed inside at a time, social distancing markers are…
Entertainment
Love, Much-Needed Business in the Air for Northland Restaurants on Valentine's Day
DULUTH, Minn.- It seemed Valentine's Day was the first, closest-to-normal holiday in almost a year, especially for restaurants in the Northland. For some, it was the first time opening up to dine-in customers…
Winterfest Medallion Hunt Canceled Due to Alleged Property Damage by Participants
DULUTH, Minn.- The 12th Annual Winterfest Medallion Hunt, hosted by Northland radio stations, has been canceled. According to organizers, it's due to the alleged actions of some participants. A spokesperson from Midwest Communications…
Looking for Adventure? Try Escaping The Bong Center This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you're looking for an action-packed fun time or date night this weekend, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is the place to be. 'Escape the…
Lake Superior Zoo Offers Unique Date Night Opportunity
DULUTH, Minn. - Just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is offering a fun activity that allows you to spend quality time with a special someone,…
DECC, Local Theaters Land Thousands in State COVID Relief Grants
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center -- hit hard by the pandemic -- has finally landed some relief from the state in the amount of $500,000. The grant is coming from the Minnesota…
Extreme Cold Frightful for Humans, Delightful for Animals at Zoo
DULUTH, Minn.- While humans have to take extra safety measures in this extreme cold, many animals at the Lake Superior Zoo love to be outside – but with windchills this low, things…
UMD Theatre to Host Free, Virtual Performance of "Love and Information"
DULUTH, Minn. - In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined LIVE performance put on by UMD Theatre. Now for the first time this year, the theatre will host a free, virtual…
Day Out With Thomas to Return to Duluth in August
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad announced Thomas the Tank Engine will be returning to the Northland this summer. According to the Railroad's Facebook page, Day Out with Thomas is set for…
Erin Letzring Wins Her First Beargrease Marathon, First Female Champion in 23 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- After an epic finish-line battle Tuesday evening, the winner of the 37th Annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was first-time marathon musher Erin Letzring, beating out previous champ Ryan Redington by seconds…
Duluth Kids Dig Into History of Groundhog Day
DULUTH, Minn- On Tuesday, we'll find out if we get six more weeks of winter or an early spring on Groundhog Day -- and on Monday some kids in Duluth learned more about…
Duluth Depot to Remain Closed To Public, Vaccinating Frontline Workers Until April
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Louis County Depot has transformed its Great Hall into a small-scale vaccination clinic for front-line healthcare workers – meaning it will remain closed to the general public until April, with…
‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Dies of Cancer at 44
(AP) - “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma. His spokesman confirmed Diamond’s death. He was 44. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom, was hospitalized last month…
Mushers Takeoff For 37th Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Despite No Fans
DULUTH, Minn.-With a different starting line, warmer weather, and no spectators, the 37th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon looked different. But to mushers and their dogs, the trail experience looks to be the…
Beargrease Vets Examine Dogs On Race Day, One Last Time Before First Checkpoint
DULUTH, Minn.- While mushers, handlers and the dog teams get blinded by excitement before they start on the trail, the Beargrease veterinarians were busy making sure the dogs were in race-shape Sunday. At Saturday’s…
