Knowing Your Neighbors: Vikre Distillery
DULUTH, Minn. -- Crafting spirits starts with water. According to Vikre Distillery co-founder Joel Vikre, distilled liquors are “800% water.” And at Vikre, it starts with the pure fresh…
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HR Professionals Converge On DECC For Leadership Conference
DULUTH, Minn. -- HR professionals from across the region converged on the DECC Monday for a special leadership conference by Associations North. Organizers say it's a way for…
Duluth Gets "A Taste of India"
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians had the chance to stop at the Zeitgeist Arts Building Monday and get a taste of India. It was the first cultural night in Zeitgeist's "Spirit of…
"Entrepreneurs on Tap" Held in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Inventors and business owners came together at Vintage Italian Pizza on Monday night. The "Entrepreneurs on Tap" program helps Superior inventors and patent holders learn how to market…
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated in the Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The second Monday of October has traditionally been called Columbus Day. It's been a federal holiday in the United States since 1837. But in recent years, more and…
Get Downtown Week Begins Today
DULUTH, Minn.-Get Downtown Week began in Duluth today. Numerous stores and restaurants will be offering buy one, get one free deals through Saturday. Event organizers say it’s a great way to…
Fire Prevention Safety Week Begins
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Throughout the country this week, fire safety will be on the minds of many. That's because it's Fire Prevention Safety Week. Local experts we spoke to today said this year’s…
Duluth Fire Department Needs $375,000 to Pay for Overtime
DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight, the Duluth City Council will be looking at an amendment that would lead to the fire department getting an additional $375,000 to help pay for an increase in overtime. According to the amendment, the fire department has been…
Aldi Grocery Store to Open in Duluth Thursday
DULUTH, Minn.-ALDI grocery store will open Thursday in Duluth near the Miller Hill Mall. The store, located at 1724 Mall Drive, will be the second in the Northland. The other is located on Tower Avenue in Superior. “We’re thrilled to…
Former Two Harbors Resident Running for Nolan's Seat
DULUTH, Minn.-A 33-year-old Two Harbors native has announced she is seeking the DFL endorsement for Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District. Leah Phifer, who lives in Isanti, will be seeking out Rep. Rick Nolan's seat. She had previously worked for the FBI…
Republicans Running for Minnesota Governor Support Voter ID
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Four Republicans running for governor in Minnesota all support requiring voters to show identification at the polls, despite the idea being rejected during a 2012 statewide vote. The candidates are Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson, former Republican Party…
Healthy Options are Celebrated in Minnesota for National School Lunch Week
DULUTH, Minn. - This week schools across the country are celebrating National School Lunch Week. This is all with a goal of educating students and encouraging them to eat healthy foods.…
Minnesota Officials Begin Mille Lacs Walleye Assessment
ONAMIA, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is netting fish on a big central Minnesota lake as part of the agency's annual fall assessment. Minnesota Public Radio reports the department's work is under intense scrutiny because of tighter walleye regulations…
Local Businesses Offer Specials for "Get Downtown Week"
DULUTH, Minn. - Local business owners are hoping patrons shop local this week for Get Downtown Week in Duluth. It's a week developed to highlight the shops in Duluth's downtown waterfront area.…
Fire Damages 42nd Avenue West Home
DULUTH, Minn.-Fire blazed through a house at 820 N. 42nd Ave. W. at 7 p.m. last night. The owner of the home has been transferred to a local hospital for evaluation…
Iron Range STEM Showcase
DULUTH, Minn- 2,000 Northland sixth graders put on their thinking caps Friday, packing the Hibbing Memorial Building for the Iron Range STEM showcase. “It's really cool. It's like a once in a life…
1 Arrested After Cars, Biwabik Post Office Damaged
BIWABIK, Minn. - The Gilbert Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old man after the Biwabik Post Office and vehicles in the neighborhood were damaged. As for the post office, police say several interior mailboxes were damaged. Officers determined mail was…
DLH Clothing Partners With MN Wild For "Made In Minnesota" Night
DULUTH, Minn. - DLH Clothing is partnering up with the Minnesota Wild for one of the team’s “Made in Minnesota” nights. The means special tickets for the Nov. 14…
German Wirehaired Pointers Compete in Solon Springs
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. - Seventy-five dogs and their owners are in Solon Springs this week for the National German Wirehaired Pointer Show and Field Events. The national specialty show…
UMD Continues Homegrown Captains Trend with Kuhlman
DULUTH, Minn- For the past four years, UMD's captains have been home grown right here in the Northland and this season there will be no change to that as Esko native Karson Kuhlman takes over. [field59_video key="2dc6fe06a602149983b47debc93e13f6f3380a5f" account="KQDS" playlist="" pid="eyhbGNjO"…
Haunted Shack to Open on Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - The Haunted Shack is preparing for their twenty-fourth season scaring the Northland. Guests take a wagon ride through a haunted campground and then walk through the…
Dryer Fire Prevention Tips
National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8-14, and Dryer Vent Wizard of Minnesota is giving some tips to prevent dryer fires this season. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 92 percent of appliance fires occur in dryers. Why?…
Moving Truck Too Tall For Duluth Bridge
DULUTH, Minn- Saturday around 11:46 a.m., Duluth Police responded to 32nd Ave E above London Rd. in reference to a vehicle that struck a railroad bridge. The Penske rental truck, which was…
Oktoberfest Celebrated in Fitger's Courtyard
DULUTH, Minn. - Fall is here and to celebrate this time of year, the Boat Club Restaurant in Duluth held their first ever Oktoberfest celebration. Oktoberfest is a traditional German folk…
