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DSSO Beertoven Begins at Duluth Cider

The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra kicked off their "Beertoven Tour" Thursday night

March 21, 2019

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SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Tonight, violins and cello’s got mixed with craft brews for a unique experience and Duluth Cider. The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra performed in a different way tonight as a part of DSSO’s Beertoven Tour helping bring the Orchestra’s music to people outside the DECC’s Symphony Hall. Kevin Peterson, member of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra said “what this does…

Superior Business Development Center Celebration

Wisconsin-Superior Celebrated SBDC Wednesday Afternooon

March 21, 2019

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SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior celebrated it’s business development center today. The UWS office covers an eight county region in Northwest Wisconsin helping manage, grow or even start a business. All over the country was SBDC Day, and a celebration of working together to build businesses in Northwest Superior. Director of SBDC at UW-Superior Andy Donahue stated that…

Using Science to Connect Parents and their Children

Stem + Families Science Festival took place at Homecroft Elementary Wednesday night

March 20, 2019

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DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight, the world of science connected students and their parents from Homecroft Elementary School. The packed gym saw families learning and experimenting with all types of fun science activities as part of the “Stem + Families Science Festival” Duluth PTSA Council President Stacey DeRoche says “we really are wanting that engagement piece with parents and their kids. Not…

Northland Group Training for Grandma’s Marathon

North Park Run Club enjoying outdoors with warm weather

March 19, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Snow in the Northland is melting which means that one local group is preparing for Grandma’s Marathon finally has the opportunity to get onto the pavement and enjoy the fresh air. North Park Run Club Coach Jessica Rossing says “this kind of helps to even it out a bit, to help everyone get back into a grove of…

Large Crowd Celebrates Women Expo at the DECC

More than five thousand women packed the DECC Saturday

March 16, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Today, more than five thousand women packed the DECC for the Duluth Women’s Expo. 120 exhibitors gave women of the Northland options on travel, home improvement, health, and beauty. And it wasn’t just the expo that was going on today. The Womenrock Breast Cancer Awareness Event and fundraiser was also happening today at the DECC. Vice President of…

New T-Icy Roll Ice Cream Shop Comes to Downtown Duluth

The second T-Icy Roll Ice Cream shop has opened up

March 15, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s never too cold for ice cream. And now, Duluth’s second T-Icy Roll Ice Cream shop is open on Superior Street. The Thai Hibachi ice cream place is hoping the success they had at their West Duluth location can continue in Downtown. Manger Michelle Lin says “I think that downtown maybe in the summertime will be more busy…

Could a Zamboni Resurface Lake Superior?

Could something like this actually be completed?

March 5, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a Zamboni to resurface all of Lake Superior? That questions was answered Tuesday afternoon by a Mathematics professor at U-W Superior. He says the typical Zamboni shaves ice at roughly four miles an hour. So at that speed, it would take 682 years to complete using only…

Duluth Police K-9 Program Receives Large Donation

A 45,000 donation was received by the Duluth Police Department

March 1, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Friday afternoon, the Duluth Police Department got a significant donation of forty-five thousand dollars from the Irving Community Club that will go to the department’s K-9 program. When K9 Haas was killed in the line of duty earlier this year, the Community Club decided to step in making sure there’s a bright future for the Northland’s K-9’s. CEO…

Stuffed Animals Spend the Night at Boot Camp

The Bong Center is hosting a boot camp Friday and Saturday

March 1, 2019

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SUPERIOR, Wis.- Kids of all ages took their stuffed animals to the Bong Center Friday in Superior for the Stuffie Bootcamp. During the night, museum staff will take stuffed animals through a Popsicle stick wall climb, cargo net crawl, gum drop grenade toss, and they learn to fly the P-38 plane. In the morning, kids come back to see…

Viking Electric Expands in Duluth

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday for Viking Electric

February 28, 2019

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DULUTH, Minn.- Viking Electric has expanded in Duluth. Thursday they hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new facility in Duluth’s West end. Since 1993, Viking Electric has been in the same building. Today, they said hello to their new state of the arch building. The warehouse is a two-story, 36,692 square foot facility with the first floor more than…

Maria Bamford Returns to Duluth

Maria Bamford performed in Duluth Sunday night

February 25, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- One of Hollywood’s well known comedians was in Duluth Sunday evening. Maria Bamford performed live at the NorShor Theatre in Downtown Duluth. Bamford, who was raised in Duluth, is coming off her latest Netflix series, ‘Lady Dynamite’ and is getting back to what she loves most, live stand-up comedy. When her fans in Duluth found out she was…

Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

Dovetails Cafe has special treats the rest of the month

February 13, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- Dovetails Cafe in Lincoln Park is getting ready for a busy day as people stock up on treats for Valentine’s Day. Among some baked good they have been selling lately for the holiday include some special cup cakes with hearts on top, along with true love raspberry brownies. All of the treats come from their small batch from…

Snowy Weather Doesn’t Stop Delivery Drivers

Terrible roads won't stop drivers from getting food to you

February 7, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- Delivery drivers dealt with the terrible roads to get food to people who didn’t want to get out. The roads weren’t too bad for delivery drivers to call off orders today, but wait times at Jimmy Johns in Duluth doubled. However, their main concern is the drivers safety. The General Manager at the Duluth location, Cody Muench, stated…

IceHawks Pick Up Basketball Split Against Voyageurs

Lake Superior College splits Wednesday night action against Rainy River

February 6, 2019

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DULUTH, MINN.- Paul LaGrande would lead the way for the IceHawks with 25 points Wednesday night as LSC picked up a big 85-59 over Rainy River. Keith Shakes pitched in a double-double for the IceHawks while Jarves Hunt added 11 points. For the women, the IceHawks fell 78-48 to Rainy River. Categories: College, Sports Tags: Jarves Hunt, Keith Shakes, Lake…

Saints Basketball Sweep Double-Header Against Lions

St. Scholastica basketball teams both picked up wins against Finlandia

February 6, 2019

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DULUTH, MINN.- Both St. Scholastica basketball teams were successful on Wednesday night against Finlandia. For the women, they would trail at half by eight points, but would pull out a 53-49 victory over the Lions, including out scoring them 17-8 in the 4th quarter. Leading the way for the Saints was Michala Walther who had 14 points. For the men,…

Cold Front Festival Begins

Three day action packed event begins in Canal Park

February 1, 2019

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DULUTH, MINN.- Friday night kicked off the first day of the Cold Front Festival happening in Canal Park. There are activities for all ages like a sledding hill for the kids along with entertainment for the adults. That is just a small sample size of all the cool things going on the next three days. And with the warmer air…

Sex Trafficking Forum

Panel Meeting was Held Tonight at UMD

January 31, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- January is sex trafficking month, and tonight a panel at UMD focused on the reality of the trafficking right here in the Northland. Organizers with the UMD Early Childhood Studies Program hope the panel will bring awareness and action to end sex trafficking. Panelists say it’s difficult to provide numbers on just how common it is in our…

DTA Offers Free Rides to City Center Warming Center

Extended hours are also offered after DTA Board Meeting today

January 30, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- The Homeless Person Bill of Rights Coalition of Duluth hoped to get a second warming center approved in the city tonight. Although the DTA rejected that proposed new Warming Center located in the Duluth Transit Authority’s Transportation Center. Instead, the DTA Board voted unanimously to offer free transportation to Duluth’s current Warming Center. These free rides will be…

Saint John’s Spelling Bee

Catholic Schools Week Begins in a Unique Way

January 28, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- Students took a variety of routes to learning the spelling of some tough words for the upcoming Spelling B ee. Some decided to read more while others used Spelling Bee websites. With all the studying and prep work the students were feeling pretty nervous since for most this is stepping way out of their comfort zone. For Madeline…

New Airplane Program Coming to Lake Superior College

Eagle Career Pathway heading to LSC

January 28, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- Lake Superior College in Duluth has announced the launch of a new program with AAR Aviation Company. With this program, students in the aviation maintenance technician program are offered tuition reimbursement. Out of all the schools around the country, LSC was one of just a handful of schools selected for this new program. Daniel Fanning, Director of Institutional…

Can of Worms Update

Some New Updates Out After New Open House and Project Update

January 28, 2019

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DULUTH, MINN.- An open house was held in Duluth today where new details emerged for the Twin Ports Interchange reconstruction project, also known as the Can of Worms. A Large crowd filled the Clyde Iron Works as the public go another opportunity to have their questions heard and answered by those organizing this three hundred and forty million dollar project….

Local Establishment Staying Warm During the Cold

Vita Pizza uses stove to stay warm this Winter season

January 23, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MN- With the colder weather we are expecting over the next week or so, Vita’s Pizza staff is using their toasty oven to stay warm. Their wood stove they use to cook the pizzas can reach a thousand degrees, which they are more than happy with on a cold Minnesota day. If you don’t feel like heading dow n…

Veterinarian Tips on Keeping Pets Warm

Cold Snap upcoming, don't forget about those furry friends of yours

January 23, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MN- When it gets this cold outside, making sure your four-legged friends are warm is just as important as keeping yourself warm. Veterinarian Dr. Kay Boucher says that “with the cold temperatures, if you are not comfortable, they are not going to be comfortable”. For cats, they should not be going outside at all during the Winter months in…

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The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra kicked off their "Beertoven Tour" Thursday night

Wisconsin-Superior Celebrated SBDC Wednesday Afternooon

Stem + Families Science Festival took place at Homecroft Elementary Wednesday night

North Park Run Club enjoying outdoors with warm weather

More than five thousand women packed the DECC Saturday

The second T-Icy Roll Ice Cream shop has opened up

Could something like this actually be completed?

A 45,000 donation was received by the Duluth Police Department

The Bong Center is hosting a boot camp Friday and Saturday

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday for Viking Electric

Maria Bamford performed in Duluth Sunday night

Dovetails Cafe has special treats the rest of the month

Terrible roads won't stop drivers from getting food to you

Lake Superior College splits Wednesday night action against Rainy River

St. Scholastica basketball teams both picked up wins against Finlandia

Three day action packed event begins in Canal Park

Panel Meeting was Held Tonight at UMD

Extended hours are also offered after DTA Board Meeting today

Catholic Schools Week Begins in a Unique Way

Eagle Career Pathway heading to LSC

Some New Updates Out After New Open House and Project Update

Vita Pizza uses stove to stay warm this Winter season

Cold Snap upcoming, don't forget about those furry friends of yours

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