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St. Louis County Vaccine Clinic Sees More Adults Get Boosters After Eligibility Expands

There will be another vaccine clinic at the Shriners Center on Miller Trunk Highway in Hermantown this Wednesday.

November 20, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The second week of St. Louis County’s vaccine clinic at the First United Methodist or Coppertop Church saw a boost in adults getting boosters after eligibility was expanded nationwide Friday. Initially, the clinic was started to provide 5 to 11-year-olds their COVID shot and adults their first and second. But officials say after the FDA and CDC both…

‘All in the name of Rhubarb’: CHUM’s Rhubarb Fest Returns to Duluth

500 pounds of Rhubarb Brats were grilling and the pies were sold out pretty early.

June 26, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was a great day for foodies in the Northland as CHUM’S Rhubarb Fest made a comeback after last year. Organizers say thousands came through the parking lot of the Coppertop Church. 500 pounds of Rhubarb Brats were grilling and the pies were sold out pretty early we’re told. “Rhubarbara” stopped by, and there were also activities for…

Methodist Church Votes to Continue a Ban on Gay Marriage and Gay Clergy

"If it was the United States' decision, we would have full equality in our United Methodist Churches."

February 26, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Supporters of LGBTQ inclusion within the United Methodist Church are devastated after a final vote, at a 3-day international conference, upholds an ongoing ban of same sex weddings and gay clergy. A local Methodist Church that welcomes the LGBTQ community is now speaking out. More than half of the 800 delegates supported the final vote to…

Duluth Gets Ready for Hmong New Year

Hmong Community Prepares Food for Celebration

November 30, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A cultural community in Duluth is gearing up for their New Year tomorrow. Hmong students and elders were making food today at the First United Methodist, or Coppertop church to prepare for their New Year’s celebration. The elders say they will be making roughly 960 egg rolls and about 125 lbs of sweet rice, to feed more than…

Ruby’s Pantry Helping Families Stretch Their Dollar With Food and Groceries

On average there are about 235 shares of food donated every month.

May 17, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Every third Thursday of the month Ruby’s Pantry Coppertop helps families stretch their dollar with food and groceries. This is how it works for just a $20 donation, people can come in and get a big collection of food. It takes place at Duluth’s First United Methodist Church. There are no income requirements and organizers say it’s a…

First United Methodist Church Hosts Concert To Restore Pipe Organ

First United Methodist Church is located at 230 E. Skyline Parkway in Duluth.

March 4, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – First United Methodist Church in Duluth held a concert to keep the history of one instrument alive. Proceeds from the Make a Joyful Noise Concert benefit the restoration and refurbishment of the church’s pipe organ. Several musical groups performed and the organ is still used to this day although some churches may no longer use them. “Our…

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St. Louis County Vaccine Clinic Sees More Adults Get Boosters After Eligibility Expands

There will be another vaccine clinic at the Shriners Center on Miller Trunk Highway in Hermantown this Wednesday.

‘All in the name of Rhubarb’: CHUM’s Rhubarb Fest Returns to Duluth

500 pounds of Rhubarb Brats were grilling and the pies were sold out pretty early.

Methodist Church Votes to Continue a Ban on Gay Marriage and Gay Clergy

"If it was the United States' decision, we would have full equality in our United Methodist Churches."

Duluth Gets Ready for Hmong New Year

Hmong Community Prepares Food for Celebration

Ruby’s Pantry Helping Families Stretch Their Dollar With Food and Groceries

On average there are about 235 shares of food donated every month.

First United Methodist Church Hosts Concert To Restore Pipe Organ

First United Methodist Church is located at 230 E. Skyline Parkway in Duluth.

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There will be another vaccine clinic at the Shriners Center on Miller Trunk Highway in Hermantown this Wednesday.

500 pounds of Rhubarb Brats were grilling and the pies were sold out pretty early.

"If it was the United States' decision, we would have full equality in our United Methodist Churches."

Hmong Community Prepares Food for Celebration

On average there are about 235 shares of food donated every month.

First United Methodist Church is located at 230 E. Skyline Parkway in Duluth.

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