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Northland Bikers Get Ready to Ride

DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth’s Lakewalk has been a busy place lately with more and more bikers showing up to ride. As the weather warms up, a lot of people in the Northland are anxious to…

Reduced Staff Keeping Great Lakes Aquarium Animals Cared For

DULUTH, Minn.-- A significantly reduced staff at the Great Lakes Aquarium is taking it one day at a time to keep the animals cared for and the facilities maintained. The aquarium was forced to furlough…

Making the Neighborhood Safer

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department was recently awarded a big grant to help keep the community safe. The department awarded over $33,000 from the state for the safe neighborhood program. The funding…

A Local Junk Hauling Company Gives Back To Community

Twin Ports Trailer Trash is known for doing exactly what its name implies, hauling away junk and trash. But like other small businesses in the area, the junk hauling company is being impacted by…

$15,000 in Meat, Liquor Stolen From Black Water Lounge on Easter Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. - More than $15,000 worth of inventory was stolen from the Black Water Lounge in downtown Duluth on Easter Sunday. This comes at a time when restaurant owners are trying to survive…

Senior Linkage Line: Here to Help

DULUTH, Minn. - The Senior Linkage Line is helping older adults and caregivers with resources in their communities. Services include helping with personal care or help around the house, chore homemaker services, roundabout rides…

Veterans Can Get Financial Support During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn- Minnesota veterans are getting financial relief to help them recover from the impacts of Covid-19. In March, the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Tim Walz approved a one-time relief grant worth more than $6…

Duluth Police, Fire Departments Join Birthday Parade for Local Four-Year Old

DULUTH, Minn. - Birthday parties are looking a lot different due to the coronavirus, but in some ways, they're getting more creative. On Monday, one local family held a special parade for their son.…

How to Sanitize a Cloth Face Mask Properly

The CDC is recommending all Americans wear face masks when out in public because of COVID-19. If you have started wearing a cloth mask, make sure it's protecting you and others by washing it…

Wisconsin Campgrounds Face Uncertainty During Pandemic

WASCOTT, Wis. - People are trying to get out of cities as much as possible during the pandemic. That means campgrounds in rural areas can be packed. While the owners appreciate the business, they…

Babbitt Mayor Reacts to Northshore Mining Going Idle

BABBITT, Minn. - Cleveland-Cliffs has announced Northshore Mining will shut down by the end of the month, leaving 470 workers without a job. Idiling the facility will have a big economic impact on the…

Free Masks Bring Long Line to Vikre Distillery

DULUTH, Minn.- The Center for Disease Control has updated its recommendations, advising people to wear masks while out in public. Now Vikre Distillery is partnering with local businesses to distribute free cloth masks to…

Hannah Johnson Fabrics Giving Out Masks to Those in Need

DULUTH, Minn. - Hannah Johnson Fabrics in Duluth has a few options for people who still need masks. People can purchase mask making kits, which includes the supplies for three masks, for six…

DRCC Takes Precautions To Prevent The Spread Of Covid-19

The Duluth Regional Care Center, which is an organization that offers housing and community support for people with developmental disabilities is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of those they serve as the…

Rose Garden Maintenance Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - City crews were out at Leif Erikson Park in the Rose Garden this afternoon getting rid of leaves they put on the roses last fall. Roses are not the most hearty…

All-Star Reading Program Continues

DULUTH, Minn. - As students continue to do their school work from home, local leaders are stepping in offering up a unique event. Recently the Duluth Public Library started it's All-Star Storytime where leaders…

Superior's Restaurant Week is Still On

SUPERIOR, Wis. - In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Superior's restaurant week is still on. 23 restaurants are offering special dining deals all the way through Sunday. The goal is to raise awareness…

Relief Funds Set Up For 3 Grand Marais Businesses Destroyed By Fire

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - Relief funds have been set up to support three downtown Grand Marais businesses destroyed by fire Monday. One account is set up at Grand Marais State Bank, PO Box 100, 55604. Any contributions sent to “Fire…

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Midway Road

MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Officials say a small plane landed on Midway Road and Stark Road in Midway Township around 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the pilot made an emergency landing on Midway Road shortly after taking off…

One Killed in Eveleth Rollover Crash

EVELETH, Minn. - According to the Eveleth Police Department, a 50-year-old Eveleth man was killed in a rollover crash around 6:55 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities say the semi tanker truck the man was driving…

Minnesota DNR Cancels 2020 Fish Egg-Taking Over Virus Concerns

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has canceled this year’s egg-taking for walleye, northern pike, muskies, and steelhead because of concerns over the spreading the coronavirus. The agency says the work cannot be done safely under social distancing…