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Duluthians Celebrate "Run, Smelt, Run" Parade

The sight of silver costumes and puppets, and the sound of cheers and music has become familiar for Duluthians in May. Sunday was the 11th annual "Run, Smelt, Run!" Parade. The fun tradition…

Rep. Lislegard to Retire From Minnesota House

AURORA, Minn. -- One of the Northland's representatives in the Minnesota House will not run for re-election this fall. Dave Lislegard (DFL) announced Sunday that he will retire from the Legislature at the end of this year. In a statement,…

Ski Hut Opens New Location in West Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Ski Hut has officially opened its new location, an Adventure Center in West Duluth. A grand opening was held Friday afternoon for the new facility, which Ski Hut is calling an…

Ace Hardware Stocked Up For Grilling Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- Burggraf's Ace Hardware in Duluth is keeping on top of the latest trends for grilling season. The store manager says as more people get into cooking, they are looking for the new and improved gas and pellet…

Skate Park Finally on Roll to Finish Line

For people living, working and waiting in the western half of Duluth, it is a dream that is close to coming true. Ground has been broken, and earth is moving for a skate park in Gary-New Duluth. Countless people have…

New, Greener Pellet Plant Opens In Keewatin

KEEWATIN, Minn. -- There's a new $150-million pellet production plant In Keewatin. The new pellets contain less silica and more iron ore than traditional iron-ore pellets. Work began on the new U.S. Steel plant…

Day 22: Duluth Civic Center Pro-Palestine Encampment

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, May 22, marked exactly three weeks since pro-Palestinian protesters set up an encampment in Duluth’s Civic Center. There were around 10 tents set up Wednesday evening. One protester, who did…

Like It Or Not, Alpacas, It's Shearing Time!

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's that time of the year again, where the Frosty Ridge Alpaca farm dedicates a day to shearing alpacas of their fiber, giving them some relief from the heat during the summer…

Fundraiser For New Timpani Drums Needed At Esko

ESKO, Minn. -- Updates on a fundraiser for the Esko Band is music to their ears! The spring band concert was held Tuesday evening. It was there that the music boosters program discussed the…

Memorial Blood Centers Opens New Donor Center

DULUTH, Minn. -- Memorial Blood Centers celebrated the opening of their new state-of-the-art donor center Tuesday. The new spot is located on East Central Entrance in Duluth. The large space was completely gutted and…

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