DULUTH, Minn. — The vaccination rates for younger age groups are still going up in the northland. After the FDA and CDC approved the covid shots for younger kids, the vaccination rate went up in st. Louis county again. So far, about 25 percent of kids ages 5 to 11 have gotten both shots, while almost 70 percent have at…
DULUTH, Minn. — “We’re standing in what will be a very active construction zone in the summer. All that, we will need to get the bridge structures in place so we can do what we need to do in the summertime,” Twin Ports Interchange Construction Manager, Pete Marthaler says. The construction on the Twin Ports Interchange is now shifting into…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s unemployment rate is at the lowest percentage since 1990, but there are still a whole lot of jobs that need to be filled. The unemployment rate is sitting at about 2.8 percent throughout northeastern Minnesota. There are still 13,000 jobs openings in the area. That’s because during the pandemic some workers decided to take the early…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local outdoors shop Frost River is having a strong holiday season. Staff say they have one of the most successful small business Saturdays ever and expect next year to be even bigger. The store has also introduced a second website with more items for customers. “Which is sort of a one of a kind unique items that…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain officially opened for the 2021-2022 season on Friday. Typically each run will have three feet of snow, and the fake snow crews are making right now will last them through the end of the season. “I think that’s something that so many of us appreciate. That we were able to take a step and get…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chris Kringle made a stop in Duluth Friday at the Fitger’s Complex. Santa, along with his reindeer Dasher and Dancer, are spreading Christmas cheer to children from the area. Saint Nick says his elves are hard at work preparing to make a delivery across the Northland and the world on Christmas Eve. He says his the naughty…
DULUTH, Minn. — As part of Small Business Saturday, Hoops Brewing Company in canal park will be hosting several local artists. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be pop-up shops selling different items from handmade winter wear to pottery. Hoops is one of many local businesses hosting smaller artists who can showcase their work. It’s all to get the…
DULUTH, Minn. — “What we have found is that we continue to observe and watch and see what types of things need to be adjusted or changed but we’ve stayed pretty consistent around here,” Duluth Airport Authority Director of Communications & Marketing, Natalie Peterson says. Air travel in Duluth is going steady heading into the holiday season with more than…
DULUTH, Minn. — One Roof Community Housing has announced some big plans to combat the housing crisis plaguing Duluth, along with the issues that do happen in some affordable housing complexes. The focus is on a vacant and boarded up apartment building on the 600-block of E. 4th Street that started on fire Nov. 20. One Roof has chosen to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local businesses in the Twin Ports and beyond are hoping to cash in for small business Saturday this weekend. It’s a day to encourage shoppers to buy local and support local one day after Black Friday when larger retail stories end up getting a lot of business on big deals. Small shops like ‘Bailey Builds’ in West…
DULUTH, Minn. — The smell of Thanksgiving is flowing through the DECC. It’s the place where volunteers with The College of Scholastica are cooking thousands of meals for the community. The traditional in-person Thanksgiving buffet at the DECC won’t be happening for the second year in a row because of Covid-19. More than 5,000 meals will be handed out at…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the CDC and FDA approving boosters for adults, local hospitals are seeing more people come in to get the shot. St. Luke’s tells us it’s seeing a staggering 500 people a day come in for their booster shot. They’re also seeing people still come in wanting to get their first or second dose of the Pfizer…
DULUTH, Minn. — Emmanuel Evergreens tree lot along Grand Avenue in West Duluth has been in business for five years. They decided to get their trees out a little earlier this year. The lot has hundreds of balsam firs, fraser firs and white pines, Christmas wreaths and more. With the lot open seven days a week, owners say this gives…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Depot will be getting an added boost in its fundraising efforts to support programs within the building. The Depot United Campaign will raise money to be equally distributed among all the organizations and non-profits housed in the depot. The campaign falls under the depot foundation which has been around since 1979. They are…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday, chum kicked off its thanksgiving holiday season giving away 150 meal boxes and turkeys at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in West Duluth. It’s a big event all about making sure families have a warm turkey dinner instead of nothing on the table. Start looking at the planning process way back in June in an…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s annual Christmas City of the North Parade took place along Superior Street in Central Hillside. We caught up with one family who normally watches it on tv, but decided to come down to check it out in person for the first time. This is also the first year the parade was back in person after being…
DULUTH, Minn. — After nearly 18 months the Zeitgeist Restaurant finally reopened its doors to the public after hosting several pop-up restaurants throughout the pandemic. Among the changes, customers can expect no longer having the option to tip your server. After hiring a new general manager and executive chef with 17 years of experience the restaurant is back open with…
DULUTH, Minn. — Long-time Duluth shoe store Austin Jarrow has moved into a larger location. The owner says inventory shortages are following, due to the nationwide supply chain backlog. After spending 17 years at their previous location in the Stone Ridge Shopping Center along center entrance. Owner Jarrow Wahman says they needed more space to put all of their products….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Harbor City International School in Duluth has made a splash hiring their first alumni teacher. After attending the college prep school from 2010 to 2014 Karissa Boman went on to study at St. Scholastica where she fell in love with math and helping others, leading her to a teaching career. After gaining experience down in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the second year in a row, there won’t be the Thanksgiving buffet at the DECC because of Covid-19. Starting Thursday the DECC and volunteers from the College of St. Scholastica will receive some of its supplies for the Thanksgiving meal kits they will be preparing. In total, they expect to serve nearly 5,000 meals. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. — H2O Watersheds at work is the newest exhibit opening at the great lakes aquarium one year after its originally scheduled opening date. The new hands-on interactive exhibit allows people to learn how water moves through our community and to navigate a boat through the great lakes. Although the water pools have been around for some time, this…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Friday, the city of Duluth lit Enger Tower purple on this pancreatic cancer awareness month. Mayor Emily Larson signed a proclamation declaring today ‘World Pancreatic Cancer Day.’ It’s all to help raise awareness about the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. One Duluth woman was there tonight to honor her father who lost…
DULUTH, Minn. — More eyes will be watching over the Bentleyville Tour of Lights this holiday season. To help detour or even catch any grinches trying to steal away the Christmas spirit. “It was a true blessing to Bentleyville and the whole community to be preserving all the work and all the volunteers and everyone that puts everything into Bentleyville,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport is looking to add more vibrant color to its property with locally-made artwork. The exhibit would rotate out pieces with one or two exhibits every year. The Duluth Public Arts Commission, which is heading up this project, says it has already received a few paintings but is open to art in any form,…
DULUTH, Minn. — “Cross country skis, snowshoes, alpine skis and snowboards as well as all the equipment you would need to go along with those activities,” Ski Hut Owner, Dave Neustel says. “Typically the end of October, the beginning of November is when we start to pick up,” Neustel says. The owner of the Ski Hut in Duluth tells us…
DULUTH, Minn. — A lot of people are ready to see the lakes freeze over, and that includes those at sporting goods stores selling ice fishing gear. Over at Marine General, they have just switched their store over to the winter season. The store ordered all of their supplies early with more inventory coming in daily from ice houses to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Art glass is kicking off the holiday season with its traditional snowmen and ornament-making classes. Making one of these pieces takes about 30 minutes, and you can pick out your own design and colors, along with adding certain features to these snowmen, such as scarves and hats. A glassblower works one-on-one with you to customize…
DULUTH, Minn. — After a year of closures and low attendance during the pandemic, the Great Lakes Aquarium is on track for its biggest year ever. The aquarium’s attendance is expected to reach more than 185,000 visitors by the end of the year. That’s 10,000 more visitors than the previous record in 2018. The aquarium’s executive director tells us more…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack in Canal Park helped some furry friends find new families on Friday. Partnering with Northern Lakes Rescue and Ruffwear, the dog-friendly store hosted several puppies looking for their forever home. Staff at the outdoor store say, after having success in the past, they are excited to collaborate with local organizations to find these pets new…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas over at Duluth’s Glensheen Mansion. Starting Friday, the mansion is bringing back its annual self-guided Christmas tours. There are 25 decorated trees spread throughout the mansion along with 25 hidden elves. New this year, an additional 25 naughty elves are to be hunted on the full mansion tours. “There…
DULUTH, Minn. — The organization Guardian Angels of West Duluth is hosting an event on Saturday in the neighborhood to help the homeless community. The ‘Fill the Tent’ event will take place at Memorial Park on grand avenue. After noticing an increase in the homeless population and individuals impacted by fires in homeless encampments. The organization is looking to pitch…
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, we meet up with Heidi Schuchman, who is a head coach for the Girls on the Run organization in Duluth. Girls on the Run is a national program mostly for girls in grades 3-8 that promotes active, healthy lifestyles and culminates in a celebratory 5k run which will take place on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Christmas tree was delivered today for the Lake Superior plaza in front of Minnesota Power on the corner of lake avenue and superior street. Allete and Minnesota power have put up a Christmas tree in the plaza for more than 30 years. The tree is typically donated by a northland resident, with this year’s spruce standing…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today the American Legion, along with the volunteer organization women of today, hosted a veterans day ceremony in west Duluth. Dozens of veterans gathered at the American Legion Post 71 to celebrate the day and also present one local vet with an award. Private First Class Warren Johnson served in the Iraq war and was honored today…
DULUTH, Minn. — Brace yourselves northlanders winter is coming. Snow is expected to fall tomorrow in parts of our region, and crews at MnDOT are ready for it. Since October 27th, crews had vehicles calibrated with the right mixture of sand and non-chloride potassium acetate according to their routes making sure fewer chemicals go into the groundwater and wash into…
DULUTH, Minn. — A nationwide pilot shortage is affecting the Duluth International Airport, causing the hub to reduce the number of flights to Chicago this month. United Airlines has cut its direct flights in Duluth to and from Chicago from its typical three, down to one this month. That will be bumped up to two in December, and might get…
DULUTH, Minn. — Members of the Duluth Fire Department can spend a little less time getting ready in the morning this month, as they’re growing out mustaches for a good cause. The goal is to see who can grow the best mustache within department grooming standards. It’s also to pass on the importance of getting screened early for cancers and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth is accepting applications for more vacation and short-term rentals. This as the city increases the number of units allowed around town. This comes as the city council recently passed a modified ordinance increasing the vacation dwellings cap from 60 to 70 units. With up to ten additional units every year until an ultimate…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Stove and Fireplace business has moved to a new location to expand their product inventory. The business held on strong through the pandemic with home construction and renovations continuing to fuel their demand. As they approach what they call their ‘burn season” they needed an expanded building to showcase a growing product line in gas…
DULUTH, Minn. — While most people get ready to turn their clocks an hour back for Daylight Savings this Sunday, members of the Duluth Fire Department want people to use it as an opportunity to check on their smoke detectors as well. A general rule of thumb is to check the batteries on your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Halloween in the rearview mirror, it’s time to say goodbye to your pumpkins and hit the road jack-o-lanterns. UMD held a compost drive for people looking for a place to ditch those gourds. Starting Friday, people can visit two locations on the campus to dispose of their pumpkins. One in the parking lot near the new…
DULUTH, Minn. — After FDA and CDC approval, the Pfizer vaccine is now available for 5 to 11-year-olds. The Duluth school district is one of the first districts in Minnesota to offer a vaccine clinic to those who want to get the shots. “We are one of the first sites in the state of Minnesota to give vaccinations for our…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Christian radio station life 97.3 partnered with other businesses to hold a clothing drive on Thursday. It was the third annual event and the first time the radio station has hosted it. The drive was looking for jackets, gloves, hats, mittens and other articles of clothing to help get kids ready for the winter season. Staff…
DULUTH, Minn. — New London Cafe in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood is now under new ownership. They’re wasting no time putting their ideas in motion. The restaurant will be getting a facelift including new coffee equipment, tables, artwork and more. They’re also in the process of getting their liquor license. The renovations are expected to wrap up by early next year….
DULUTH, Minn. — With 30% of voter turnout staff with the city say this is a similar election to 2017 with the slate of positions on the ballot. The Duluth city administrator says, more people are getting out to vote in-person. This after last year saw a boost in early and absentee ballot votes. These hyperlocal elections are what can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Precinct judges say, earlier today there was a steady stream of voters. They say, there is usually bursts of people in the morning, around lunchtime, and right before polls close. Officials say the turnout is expected to be on par with years past. Precinct judges want to emphasize how important…
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth is taking extra precautions ahead of this winter. More than 40,000 brochures will be mailed to residents this week laying out the timeline of a snow emergency. The goal is to provide more information to homeowners about when cars need to be moved, where to park during snow emergencies and snow removal tips….
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the oldest breweries in Minnesota is close to reopening. Since 2019, Lake Superior Brewing has sat idle but recently a couple purchased the company. They decided to relocate to the building formerly occupied by Xcel Xercise and Sun City Tanning Center on superior street That neighborhood used to prohibit alcohol up until 2016. Even though…
DULUTH, Minn. — The general election gets underway on Tuesday in Duluth. Beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning and running until 8 p.m. at night the polls will be open. The municipal primary held back in August had just over 12% voter turnout. It was an increase from the previous primary in an off-year. City staff want to encourage people…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth school district could become one of the first districts in the state to host voluntary vaccine clinics for 5 to 11-year-olds. Pending FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group on Tuesday, the district is poised to become one of three districts in the state of Minnesota to offer these clinics. The superintendent…
