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Screen Printing with Passion, Exploring Flagship Duluth

Flagship Duluth Opened Three Weeks Ago and is Located at 345 South Lake Avenue in Duluth's Canal Park

June 15, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to buying clothes, many customers don’t often think about how much work truly goes into designing and printing. Newly opened Flagship Duluth is looking to expand, and give you the chance to experience the screen printing process. Ian Scherber is the owner of Duluth Screen Printing and Flagship. He recently had the chance to purchase…

Grandma’s Marathon Charity Partner: Running for the Cure

Scleroderma is a chronic tissue disease, which has no cure.

June 15, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- There are over a dozen charity partners with Grandma’s Marathon, but this year one man is starting a first-time charity to honor his wife. Runners are raising money for the Scleroderma Foundation, for team Carole. Scleroderma is a chronic tissue disease, which has no cure. Kevin Berg is organizing a fundraiser to help find a cure, now nearly…

Local Craft Beer Options for Father’s Day

Staff from Castle Danger Brewery and Blacklist Artisan Ales Show Local Craft Beer Options to Replace Common Domestic Flavors

June 15, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Trying to assemble a craft beer six pack for Pops? Consider these local beers based on what your dad enjoys this Father’s Day. Staff from Castle Danger Brewing and Blacklist Beers stopped by the FOX 21 Morning Show Friday to showcase a few great options if you’re looking to expand your taste for local brews. Domestics Castle…

“Lake Avenue Live” Entertainment Coming To Canal Park

Organizers say it's a way to support music and arts in the community.

June 14, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park will be be buzzing with entertainment this weekend for “Lake Avenue Live.” Crews were out setting up tents to welcome 1,000 people on Friday night and twice as many on Saturday night. The planning for this event began in May and the crew started working at six this morning. At “Lake Avenue Live” you can…

Brace Yourself For Traffic Congestion and Street Closures

Traffic from Canal Park and Park Point will use Lake Avenue instead of 5th Avenue West like many have done in the past.

June 14, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – With nearly 19,000 runners and thousands of spectators, traffic congestion and street closures will test the patience of some. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) tells us I–35 north in Duluth usually has the most congestion marathon weekend, especially at the end of the work day from 4 – 6 p.m. “If you’re local and you’re not planning to participate in the marathon…

Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory

Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory

June 14, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Grandma’s Marathon Weekend officially kicks of today along with traffic advisories throughout the city. Here is a list of traffic advisories you should know about while traveling this weekend: Friday – June 17 – William A. Irvin Traffic on Harbor Drive behind the DECC will be closed at 3:00 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. traffic will…

Summer Celebration to Kick Off Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market

The Celebration is Happening Thursday, June 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center in Duluth

June 14, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Join residents, volunteers, organizations, and community leaders for the annual ‘Summer Celebration.’ The event serves as the annual kick-off to the Lincoln Park Farmers Market season. Organizers say there will be free food from local restaurants, live music with DJ Annu, children’s activities with the Lincoln park Children and Families Collaborative, and a bike blender with Whole…

42nd Annual Land of the Loon Festival in Virginia

The Festival will Start Saturday in Virginia with a Parade, Craft and Food Vendors

June 14, 2018

Brett Scott,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Happening Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, the 42nd Annual Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival will be taking place in Virginia. The festival is hosted in Olcott Park, and organized by residents in the area. This will be organizer Luke Chopp and his wife’s ninth year coordinating the Festival. The entertainment begins at 9:00…

Two New Business Join in on Revitalizing Lincoln Park

Owners of both Corktown Deli and Brews and Love Creamery are celebrating their grand opening in Lincoln Park on the 1900 block of West Superior Street.

June 13, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two new businesses opened their doors in Lincoln Park Wednesday. These businesses are part of a larger movement to transform a section of Duluth, which hasn’t seen much new development in a long time. The Lincoln Park district continues to grow, and neighborhood residents are excited to see more accessible food options. Many business owners are collaborating to…

Hotels Sell Out For Grandma’s Marathon

Each room at the Holiday Inn will have a race gift bag with water and snacks.

June 13, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local hotels in Duluth are either sold out or close to it for the busy race weekend. The General Manager at Holiday Inn on West Superior Street tells us his team is excited to welcome in guests from all over the world. The hotel is booked solid on Friday with just a few rooms left for Saturday. “Grandma’s is actually kind of a fun easy…

Pastor Walking Miles With Cross To Share Message of Hope

Steve Epp started his mission of walking with the cross almost four years ago.

June 13, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Take a look at this. That’s Pastor Steve Epp from Tulsa, Oklahoma, carrying a wooden cross on his back just outside of Proctor today. Steve tells us he’ll be walking across the state, his 15th state, on a journey to share faith and love. He wants to uplift people no matter the obstacles they may be facing. “Two hundred military/armed forces committing suicide…

Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Brings Huge Financial Boost to Twin Ports

Grandma's Marathon is the 11th largest marathon in the United States and about 20,000 thousand runners are registered this year.

June 13, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – This sign on Interstate 35 in Duluth says it all, expect heavy traffic and detours in the area not only during the 42nd Annual Grandma’s Marathon this Saturday, but also Thursday and days after the big race. While traffic congestion will undoubtedly test the patience of drivers over Grandma’s Marathon Weekend their wallets will open up for one of the city’s biggest tourism weekends of the year. Grandma’s Marathon is the 11th largest marathon…

Planning for the Ultimate Vacation: Retirement

Finanical Advisor Barry Bigelow says Planning for Retirement Requires More Planning than Your Annual Family Vacations

June 13, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Summer is in full gear and for many, that means traveling the country and taking some much-needed time off. But if you’re like many Americans, there’s a good chance you’ve spent more time planning this summer’s getaway than you have planning your ultimate vacation; retirement. Great Waters Financial Lead Advisor Barry Bigelow says retirement planning requires just…

Beautiful Butterflies Back at Lake Superior Zoo

The Butterfly House Exhibit will Remain Open until Mid-September at the Lake Superior Zoo

June 13, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – After months of cold and snow and back by popular demand, butterflies have fluttered their way back into the Lake Superior Zoo for yet another summer. Mother Nature forced opening day of the exhibit to be pushed back, but it’s not stopping visitors from flocking to local attraction. “People are enchanted when they come here,” said…

Morning Update 6-13-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 13, 2018

June 13, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, grandma’s marathon, Headlines, lincoln park, Love Creamery, morning update, William Seay

New Exec. Dir. Starts At PAVSA

June 12, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Sara Niemi is officially in her new role as executive director of PAVSA in Duluth, which is also known as the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault. Niemi has a Master’s degree in mental health counseling, did graduate internship work at a sexual assault center in Minneapolis and spent the past five years at the…

Duluth Remembers Pulse Nightclub Shooting On Two-Year Anniversary

At the time the Pulse Nightclub shooting was the deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter in the United States and the deadliest incident of violence among the LGBTQ community.

June 12, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Today marks two years since 49 people were killed at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The community there gathering at a church ringing a bell for each of the victims. Meanwhile people gathered outside the gay nightclub to write messages. This as Florida Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed June 12th as Pulse Remembrance Day. Orlando, Florida isn’t the only city reflecting tonight on the anniversary of the shooting massacre at Pulse Night Club. Many within the LGBTQ community in Duluth and…

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill Preps For Busy Marathon Weekend

During Grandma's Weekend the restaurant typically sells hundreds of fish fillets, wild rice burgers and 4,000 thousand pounds of pasta.

June 12, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Meanwhile Grandma’s Saloon and Grill in Canal Park is getting last–minute preps done for one packed marathon weekend. And get this, preps begin in May starting with the hiring of more than 50 new staff members. During Grandma’s Weekend the restaurant typically sells hundreds of fish fillets, wild rice burgers and 4,000 pounds of pasta. The marathon weekend also officially kicking off summer tourism season. “It’s a great time, usually…

AICHO Unveils New Mural In Downtown Duluth

It took about four months to complete and the mural will officially be installed on the wall at a later date.

June 12, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian community housing organization’s second indigenous mural project in Duluth was unveiled. It’s located at 2301 W. Superior St. The mural is a collaboration with the College of Saint Scholastica’s Public Art Program. The artist says the inspiration behind the mural was housing, indigenous food systems and culture. “I would hope when people look at…

One Man In Jail After Stabbing Incident

The suspect suffered minor injuries.

June 12, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – A man is facing serious charges in a case where he ended up being stabbed. Police tell us the guy was trying to force his way into a home when a woman inside stabbed him. It happened around 8:30 Monday night on the 1700 block East Fourth Street. Police tell us the two know each other. The suspect suffered minor injuries. He’s facing preliminary charges of first–degree burglary and threats of violence. Categories: Community,…

St. Luke’s to Sponsor Proctor Sports and Events Center

The new building is a big deal for the community and athletes who were previously playing in what some might call rough conditions at the 45-year-old arena.

June 12, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

PROCTOR, Minn.- It’s a multi-million dollar addition to the Northland sports scene and now the facility has a sponsor for naming rights. Proctor Public Schools unveiled St. Luke’s as its partner for the school’s new sports and events center. The new building is a big deal for the community and athletes who were previously playing in what some might call…

Startling Statistics Regarding Elder Abuse in Minnesota

Taking Care of Your Health and Exercising Your Mind and Body Every Day Can Help Prevent Elder Abuse Situations

June 12, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The month of June is officially known as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, but talking about the ongoing issues can be difficult and especially hard to detect. Kim Hileman with Age Well Arrowhead offered some advice and tips on how to go about reporting elder abuse if you see it happening in your life. Hileman says one in…

Northland Uncovered: Grandma’s Marathon Viewing Train

The Grandma's Marathon Viewing Train will Leave the Duluth Depot at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 16

June 12, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend thousands of fans will be packing the streets, waiting for their favorite athletes to pass by. But did you know you can also witness Grandma’s Marathon from the tracks of the North Shore Scenic Railroad? Tuesday morning on FOX 21 Local News, Lake Superior Railroad Museum Executive Director Ken Buehler stopped by to chat about…

Community Paddle Begins at Barker’s Island

The First Community Paddle Event Sponsored by SUP Duluth is Tuesday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m.

June 12, 2018

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Happening Tuesday evening, residents in the Twin Ports have the chance to paddle board for free at Barker’s Island. Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Duluth is once again hosting a series of community paddle sessions throughout the summer. Co-owner of SUP Duluth Heather Holmes says paddle boarding is a great way to experience the beauty of the…

Dozens Of Flower Baskets Hung In Downtown Duluth

June 11, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is blooming with color, as more than 100 flower baskets are now brightening up the downtown waterfront. Monday morning, the Clean and Safe Team decorated the streets with the baskets and planters put together but Duluth residents. Tourists we spoke with say the decorated downtown is welcoming. “It just shows that the community really cares and really…

Little Library Opens at Great Lakes Elementary School

Free book exchange encourages kids to keep reading in the summer

June 11, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new little library is encouraging kids to read all summer. The PTA at Great Lakes Elementary School set up the book exchange outside the front doors of the school. Kids biking by can take a book and donate a book they’ve already read for another kid to enjoy. Parents and school officials hope the new resource…

Dancers Audition For Dreamdance Academy Performance Teams

Some of the young people here are auditioning to compete in competitions while others are in it for the fun and experience.

June 11, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – A local dance studio is moving to its own beat to help put competitive dance in Duluth on the map. Dreamdance Academy had two sets of auditions for its dance teams. Dancers practiced tap, jazz and ballet. Some of the young people here are auditioning to compete in competitions while others are in it for the fun and experience. “Most dancers, a lot…

DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Tim Walz Makes Duluth Campaign Stop

Walz and his running mate for Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were at the Duluth Labor Temple.

June 11, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Another candidate hoping to be Minnesota’s next governor made a campaign stop in Duluth. Democrat Tim Walz was in Duluth for a labor round table. Walz and his running mate for Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were at the Duluth Labor Temple. Labor and trade workers and teachers sat in on the round table. Walz says he wants…

President Trump To Hold Rally In Duluth

Trump was last here in Superior, Wisconsin, in April of 2016 during his campaign for president.

June 11, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – If all goes as planned President Donald Trump will be in Duluth next Wednesday, June 20 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for a campaign rally. And the GOP–endorsed candidate and St. Louis County Commissioner Pete Stauber will be there. “We’re excited to show him the greatest freshwater lake in the world, the most inland pool in the world.” Stauber, of course, running for the 8th Congressional…

The Race Before the Marathon

Intense Preparations for Grandma's Marathon Begin Monday, Organizers Advise to Stay Up-To-Date with the Grandma's Marathon Mobile App

June 11, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ready, get set, race! The countdown to the annual running of Grandma’s Marathon is just five days away. Racers, fans, volunteers and organizers are working around the clock this week to prepare for the big event(s) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Mandi Peterson, Marketing and Public Relations Director with Grandma’s Marathon stopped by the FOX 21 Studio…

Coffee Conversation: 2018 Chester Creek Concert Series

The 36th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series Kicks Off Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.

June 11, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders will have the chance to start rocking out every Tuesday evening (weather permitting) at Chester Bowl in Duluth. The 36th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series starts Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The concert series is ten weeks from June 12 through August 21. The concerts will run every Tuesday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Organizers ask concert attendees to bring a…

Strength in Community Scholarship Winner Pavle Lippert

12 Semi-finalists Selected to Win $10,000 Scholarship

June 10, 2018

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Community, Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

PAVSA Exec. Dir. Retires After 20 Years Of Advocating For Victims

PAVSA is the Program For Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault

June 10, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A leading voice for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse in the Twin Ports has stepped aside into retirement. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talks with Candy Harshner Winkler on her 20 years at PAVSA. “You know, I’ve done a lot of different work in my life, but I really consider this my life’s work,” Candy explained. At…

Lake Superior Art Glass Moves to New Space in Canal Park

Glass blowing business now features their gallery and both studios in the same place

June 10, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass started as a pop-up shop in Duluth’s Go Downtown Grow Downtown space giveaway in 2012. Since then, the business has continued to expand. “It’s this incredible art form that is so unlike any other type of art,” said Lake Superior Art Glass owner Dan Neff, who has been blowing glass since 2003. “It’s…

Gospel Group, The Garms Family, Visits Duluth

The show is a mixture of music and ministry.

June 10, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The self proclaimed “Minnesota’s Family of Southern Gospel Music” made a tour stop in Duluth. The Garms Family of Braham, Minnesota, put on a show at Emmanuel Baptist Church Duluth Heights and it was a full house. The family of eight along with 15 instruments performed as part of a summer concert series. Several church members have…

Twin Ports Students Audition For Lake Superior Youth Chorus

About 120 students make up the three resident choirs.

June 10, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Young singers looking to take center stage in the spotlight got that chance. First Lutheran Church in Duluth had auditions for next year’s resident choirs. Seventy students from the Twin Ports between grade levels third through fifth auditioned for a spot with the Lake Superior Youth Chorus. Students auditioned in groups and did several musical training, song…

Wellness Expo Hopes To Improve Your Health

The expo is meant to bring people together with similar interests who want to focus on wellness through massages and yoga.

June 10, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you ever thought of ways you can take control of your health, a wellness expo in Duluth is helping people reach the goal of a healthy lifestyle. The Body of Water Street located on Water Street near Beacon Pointe in Duluth has been in business for almost a year now and is making a name for themselves by connecting people to…

Spread Your Wings at the Duluth Monarch Festival

Festival organizers say there are plans to plant milkweed at 20 sites along the Duluth Lakewalk this summer

June 9, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. The Third Annual Duluth Monarch Festival welcomes monarch butterflies who have been away all winter and have just arrived in the Northland. The celebration was at the First United Methodist Church. It allowed people to get familiar with monarchs and purchase milkweed plants., which are crucial for monarchs and their caterpillars to survive. The festival had all things monarch with kids activities…

Ecolibrium3 Distributes Portable Gardens For Homegrown Vegetables

The gardens are made from used grain bags from Bent Paddle and filled with compost from the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District

June 9, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ecolibrium3 in Duluth is providing low income families with a way to grow fresh vegetables in their own home. The organization plans to distribute 170 portable gardens in the Lincoln Park neighborhood to help increase food access for people in need. The project is called “Stone Soup Portable Gardens. Staff tell us this a portion of the…

Class Is In Session For LSC Motorcycle Safety Training Course

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, males account for more than 80 percent of all motorcyclists killed or injured.

June 9, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – A traffic accident involving a motorcycle presents a high risk for a fatality. More than 1,200 motorcyclists were injured and 61 were killed in Minnesota in 2015. That’s according to the latest Crash Records Report from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Class is in session this Saturday morning in the parking lot of Lake Superior College in…

Proctor Middle School Students Host Fundraiser For London Trip

There was also a silent auction with items donated by local businesses.

June 8, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students from Proctor Middle School are planning a trip to London and fish and chips are going to help get them there. Proctor Middle School held a fish and chips fundraiser at spirit mountain to help with the costs for the trip. And hundreds of people lined up to pitch in to make the trip possible. The…

Increase In Security For Grandma’s Marathon Weekend

From a security perspective some procedures are highly confidential.

June 8, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Not only will this year’s Grandma’s Marathon Weekend feature a new race route, you can expect to see an increase in security measures for the 42nd Annual Race. Since 2013, after the Boston Marathon bombing, Grandma’s Marathon has stepped up in the way this handle this annual race that draws in thousands. From the start to the finish…

Wise Fool Theater Presents Childhood Classic On Opening Night

As part of a program called "Page to Stage" kids who attend the shows will go home with a copy of the book.

June 8, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s opening night at Harbor City International School in Duluth for “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” The play is an adaptation of the book that tells the story of a china rabbit given to a little girl as a gift. He gets separated from her and goes on many adventures. The play is put on by…

Minnesota’s Take a Kid Fishing

Minnesotans over the age of 16 can take a kid fishing without having a fishing license.

June 8, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend the state of Minnesota is inviting you to grab the fishing rod, tackle box, and kids to catch and release for free. It’s Take a Kid Fishing weekend, Minnesotans over the age of 16 can take a kid fishing without having a fishing license. The free pass weekend is an opportunity for inexperienced anglers to give…

Solid Rock Safe Haven Celebrating 80 Years of Service

It's the longest standing homeless facility in the community

June 8, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The homeless shelter Solid Rock Safe Haven is celebrating 80 years of helping those in need. It’s the longest standing homeless facility in the community, the Solid Rock Safe Haven has been providing shelter and food for homeless men in Superior for 80 years. It’s the only soup kitchen in town that serves food six days a week. “It’s…

Park Point Rummage Sale Underway

The Park Point rummage sale is taking place Saturday as well from 8 to 5 p.m.

June 8, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Park Point’s annual 4-mile Rummage Sale is underway. While some are shopping for fun, hunting for the perfect item is a sport for the veteran on-goers. There were packed driveways full of shoppers and streets lined with cars out on the point, which is a sign its summer for a mom and daughter duo who attend the sale every year….

Proctor Middle School Students Host Fundraiser for International Trip

June 8, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Students from Proctor Middle School are raising money for their London, England trip in October 2018. After submitting personal essays and receiving teacher recommendation letters, students were selected to represent their school and community on this exciting travel adventure. The students will visit historical sites such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and more. As…

The Duluth Experience Adds New Tours for Summer Season

June 8, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures we went out to the lake with The Duluth Experience. The organization has many news tours this year including a late-night kayak tour, a walking tour of the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth and more. For more information or to schedule a tour head to theduluthexperience.com. Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Features, Links,…

Duluth Sky Harbor Airport Earns Big Boost

The project will happen in two phases.

June 7, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Phase two of the runway realignment project at Duluth’s Sky Harbor Airport has gotten a big injection of cash. The site run by the Duluth Airport will be getting $2.4 million, which will be used to import material to the project on a barge and that will be used to provide some much needed weight to the runway making it stronger. “The biggest thing was protecting…

Get Ready For A Rummage Sale In Park Point

The Park Point Rummage Sale is a two-day event.

June 7, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Park Point Rummage Sale doesn’t start until Friday, but vendors are already set up and ready to go. The two day sale this Friday and Saturday is one of the biggest to hit Park Point. One vendor who’s been at it for years describes it as a circus because of the amount of people the rummage…

Community

Flagship Duluth Opened Three Weeks Ago and is Located at 345 South Lake Avenue in Duluth's Canal Park

Scleroderma is a chronic tissue disease, which has no cure.

Staff from Castle Danger Brewery and Blacklist Artisan Ales Show Local Craft Beer Options to Replace Common Domestic Flavors

Organizers say it's a way to support music and arts in the community.

Traffic from Canal Park and Park Point will use Lake Avenue instead of 5th Avenue West like many have done in the past.

Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory

The Celebration is Happening Thursday, June 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center in Duluth

The Festival will Start Saturday in Virginia with a Parade, Craft and Food Vendors

Owners of both Corktown Deli and Brews and Love Creamery are celebrating their grand opening in Lincoln Park on the 1900 block of West Superior Street.

Each room at the Holiday Inn will have a race gift bag with water and snacks.

Steve Epp started his mission of walking with the cross almost four years ago.

Grandma's Marathon is the 11th largest marathon in the United States and about 20,000 thousand runners are registered this year.

Finanical Advisor Barry Bigelow says Planning for Retirement Requires More Planning than Your Annual Family Vacations

The Butterfly House Exhibit will Remain Open until Mid-September at the Lake Superior Zoo

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 13, 2018

At the time the Pulse Nightclub shooting was the deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter in the United States and the deadliest incident of violence among the LGBTQ community.

During Grandma's Weekend the restaurant typically sells hundreds of fish fillets, wild rice burgers and 4,000 thousand pounds of pasta.

It took about four months to complete and the mural will officially be installed on the wall at a later date.

The suspect suffered minor injuries.

The new building is a big deal for the community and athletes who were previously playing in what some might call rough conditions at the 45-year-old arena.

Taking Care of Your Health and Exercising Your Mind and Body Every Day Can Help Prevent Elder Abuse Situations

The Grandma's Marathon Viewing Train will Leave the Duluth Depot at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 16

The First Community Paddle Event Sponsored by SUP Duluth is Tuesday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Free book exchange encourages kids to keep reading in the summer

Some of the young people here are auditioning to compete in competitions while others are in it for the fun and experience.

Walz and his running mate for Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were at the Duluth Labor Temple.

Trump was last here in Superior, Wisconsin, in April of 2016 during his campaign for president.

Intense Preparations for Grandma's Marathon Begin Monday, Organizers Advise to Stay Up-To-Date with the Grandma's Marathon Mobile App

The 36th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series Kicks Off Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.

12 Semi-finalists Selected to Win $10,000 Scholarship

PAVSA is the Program For Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault

Glass blowing business now features their gallery and both studios in the same place

The show is a mixture of music and ministry.

About 120 students make up the three resident choirs.

The expo is meant to bring people together with similar interests who want to focus on wellness through massages and yoga.

Festival organizers say there are plans to plant milkweed at 20 sites along the Duluth Lakewalk this summer

The gardens are made from used grain bags from Bent Paddle and filled with compost from the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, males account for more than 80 percent of all motorcyclists killed or injured.

There was also a silent auction with items donated by local businesses.

From a security perspective some procedures are highly confidential.

As part of a program called "Page to Stage" kids who attend the shows will go home with a copy of the book.

Minnesotans over the age of 16 can take a kid fishing without having a fishing license.

It's the longest standing homeless facility in the community

The Park Point rummage sale is taking place Saturday as well from 8 to 5 p.m.

The project will happen in two phases.

The Park Point Rummage Sale is a two-day event.

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