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Lakehead Harvest Returns to Esko

If you’re looking for a family fun activity for this weekend, tickets are $10 for a daily pass and free for kids 11 years old and younger.

August 27, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

ESKO, Minn. — Lakehead Harvest is back with its 60th annual harvest show in Esko this weekend, showing people the history behind growing crops and harvesting. The three-day event runs through Sunday night and has a line-up of activities starting as early as 9 a.m. “Looking back and then getting recognition of our past—where we came from, what farming was…

State Parks Closely Monitoring Dry Conditions

Campers are urged to keep fires small and under watch.

July 21, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

ESKO, Minn. — As campgrounds around the area continue their busy summer, state parks in the area are keeping a close eye on the dry conditions. Park staff are asking people to be careful with their campfires as they don’t have any burning restrictions. Campers are urged to keep fires small and under watch. “There is of course the fire…

Mike’s Cafe and Pizzeria Opens in Esko

December 9, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

ESKO, Minn. – A familiar restaurant has moved into the building previously occupied by Eskomo Pizza Pies in Esko. Mike’s Cafe and Pizzeria, which spent nearly four decades in western Duluth as Mike’s Western Cafe, opened up in early November. With the owner growing up in the town, he says that despite the pandemic, the community response has been uplifting…

Produce Stand on Central Entrance in Duluth Busy During Pandemic

DC's Best Produce Farms has been selling their fresh-picked tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelon there for years.

July 31, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Fresh produce is in full bloom throughout the Northland, including at a stand on Central Entrance Road. DC’s Best Produce Farms in Esko has been selling their fresh-picked tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelon there for years. They say during the pandemic, they’ve seen more people stopping by for some locally-grown goodies. “It’s coming straight from the farm to here…

Schwan’s Home Delivery Sees Rise In Frozen Food Orders

March 29, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

ESKO, Minn. – Schwan’s Home Delivery has been swamped with orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Minnesota-based company has a depot in Esko, and their drivers are seeing a rise in customers wanting frozen foods delivered. Schwan’s management says their employees are even limiting interactions with customers by doing simple drop-offs right at their doors. “And that’s a change…

Father of Jackson Pfister Speaks Out

Jackson's father says his son was a leader who was always looking out for others who struggled

October 15, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

ESKO, Minn.- Last Friday night, a 15-year-old Esko football player collapsed during a game and later died. Fox 21’s Ryan Compeau talked with Jackson Pfister’s father Matt over the phone. “Jackson was a leader who was always looking out for others who struggled and often cared more about classmates than himself”, said Pfister. Jackson died Friday night after collapsing during…

Esko Football Player Dies After Collapsing on Field During Game

Police say investigation is still ongoing.

October 12, 2019

Arman Rahman,

ESKO, Minn.- An Esko High School Football player has died, after collapsing on the field during the Varsity game on Friday. According to Aitkin Police, 15-year-old Jackson Pfister was transported to Riverwood Healthcare Center with a serious medical condition following his collapse. He passed away a short time later. In a press release the Police Department said: “Our thoughts and…

Tractors Steam Engines and More at Lakehead Harvest Show

58th Annual Show shows off farm machinery of yore.

August 25, 2019

Arman Rahman,

ESKO, Minn.- If you think tractors are sexy, then you’ll fit right in at the Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor Show in Esko. “You’re not gonna be able to take your 25 ton steam engine and drive it down Superior Street for a car show, y’know,” said Ryan Hansen, President of Lakehead Harvest. For 58 years the show has…

Lake Superior College Rewards Students with Scholarships

Scholarships for the fall were given out Wednesday afternoon

April 10, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- More than 80 high school and college students received scholarships from the Lake Superior College Foundation today. Those scholarships that will be applied for the upcoming fall semester and range from $500 to $2500. One Esko student we talked with even got two scholarships this afternoon. Dawson Hoffman, a Senior at Esko said “it definitely helps a lot…

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Lakehead Harvest Returns to Esko

If you’re looking for a family fun activity for this weekend, tickets are $10 for a daily pass and free for kids 11 years old and younger.

State Parks Closely Monitoring Dry Conditions

Campers are urged to keep fires small and under watch.

Mike’s Cafe and Pizzeria Opens in Esko

Produce Stand on Central Entrance in Duluth Busy During Pandemic

DC's Best Produce Farms has been selling their fresh-picked tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelon there for years.

Schwan’s Home Delivery Sees Rise In Frozen Food Orders

Father of Jackson Pfister Speaks Out

Jackson's father says his son was a leader who was always looking out for others who struggled

Esko Football Player Dies After Collapsing on Field During Game

Police say investigation is still ongoing.

Tractors Steam Engines and More at Lakehead Harvest Show

58th Annual Show shows off farm machinery of yore.

Lake Superior College Rewards Students with Scholarships

Scholarships for the fall were given out Wednesday afternoon

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If you’re looking for a family fun activity for this weekend, tickets are $10 for a daily pass and free for kids 11 years old and younger.

Campers are urged to keep fires small and under watch.

DC's Best Produce Farms has been selling their fresh-picked tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelon there for years.

Jackson's father says his son was a leader who was always looking out for others who struggled

Police say investigation is still ongoing.

58th Annual Show shows off farm machinery of yore.

Scholarships for the fall were given out Wednesday afternoon

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