IRON RANGE, Minn.– Before the cameras begin rolling, there is so much that needs to be done. Jason Mann along the Upper Midwest Film Office checked out areas up in the Iron Range to see if this setting is a match! “Today we’re having location scouting adventures. So, we’re trying to find the perfect location, not the perfect location, but…
DULUTH, Minn. — A church in Duluth is stepping up to help clean-up efforts and disaster relief from Hurricane Helene. Eastridge Community Church has organized a donation drive for the victims of Helene. They’ve set up drop off sites around town for items like non-perishable food, water, hygiene products, baby care, pet food, and anything else that’s necessary for those…
CLOQUET, Minn.– The Chinese restaurant in Cloquet is ending their near four decade long run later next month. The owners announced on their Facebook that they have decided it is time for them to retire. In their post they say they’re grateful for the years of support, and they’ve enjoyed serving the community. The last day they will be open…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over their 76 year run, 21 men apart from the 148th Fighter Wing have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. For years now, members of the 148th have wanted to create a memorial dedicated to the families of those lost. This past weekend, they unveiled their newly finished granite memorial wall for the families…
DULUTH, Minn.– With every presidential election, there is always a push to get as many registered as possible. And this is especially true with college students. Students packed the halls today at UMD for the VoterPalooza. The goal is to help get students informed and ready for the upcoming election. As well as get them registered to vote right on…
ALBORN, Minn.– Middle schoolers had the opportunity to learn over 16 different vocational job skills From welding, equestrian skills, to even learning how to drive an excavator. Students from Queen of Peace and homeschooled kids got to experience some hands-on learning for potential career paths and opportunities. They’re able to pick up on skills they otherwise wouldn’t be able to…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The people of Cloquet got a pony of a deal this weekend. Townline Farms hosted their annual Spooktacular event. They had everything from a petting zoo to local vendors and even a horse show–with costumes. They hope that this event can bring to light the work being done to improve horse riding within communities and the horse-riding…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Depot hosted veterans with an important cause over the weekend. The topic was veteran suicide prevention and awareness. This cause hits close to home as Minnesota lost 101 veterans to suicide last year alone. Organizers say that the venue for this event changes annually to reflect the community with the highest number of veteran suicides,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Advocates for employee fairness and wellness met at Duluth City Hall Friday to hold a rally in support of front-line workers. Dozens of workers and supporters with AFSCME were rallying for fair wages, benefits and working conditions. They say these workers are the backbone of the city and deserve a fair contract that reflects their contributions. Officials participating…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Creepy Crawl through Canal Park helped celebrate the opening of this year’s Haunted Ship. The crawl brought together monsters of a kinds, even attracting Beetlejuice. “Hey, hey, hey. If there’s any ladies out there, I’m single, alright? Ya,” said the Beetlejuice actor. This will be the 29th Haunted Ship, and the monsters we talked too, say…
DULUTH, Minn.– All sorts of places in the Northland are homing in on the fall favorites. Just about everywhere you can find their version of pumpkin spice, and apple products. Hoops Brewing in Duluth is unveiling their annual apple beer to join their lineup of fall flavors. They’re collaborating with Erickson Orchards to present their Apple Ale for another season….
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — An event surrounding a big hairy mythical creature is taking place this weekend in Grand Rapids. The 5th annual Minnesota Bigfoot Conference is all about spreading awareness of the education and protection of the creature. It is put on by the Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team who have been working together for 24 years now. The event…
DULUTH, Minn. — “This has been a long-time coming, so we’re really happy to honor the families – not only the members who’ve lost their lives, but it’s really important that we acknowledge their sacrifice,” said Chief Master Sergeant Douglas William Ion, with the 148th Fighter Wing. “I’m proud to be part of that.” After decades of planning, a granite…
DULUTH, Minn. — Around 500 College of St. Scholastica students are volunteering in the Twin Ports. It is all part of Fall Community Day 2024. The college allows each class to decide where they want to volunteer and gives them the day off school. On Wednesday groups were out at various organizations including Northland Adaptive Recreation & Duluth Superior Sailing…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC’s Haunted Ship officially opens for scary tours Thursday night in Duluth. The Haunted Ship VIP experience is expanding this year with food trucks and other fun activities along Harbor Drive outside the ship. Watch above for a preview of all of the sights, sounds and smells you can expect. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
LUSTEN, Minn.– More than a year after fire gutted a beloved restaurant and bar at Lutsen Mountains, construction to rebuild is about to begin. It was the morning of June 24, 2023, when those massive flames took over Papa Charlie’s. Rendering of new Papa Charlie’s Nobody was injured, but the building was deemed a complete loss. While the lot where…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum is celebrating the three-year anniversary of St. Francis Apartments. The apartments house seniors who have experienced long periods of homelessness. They connect their tenants to resources such as primary healthcare to reduce reliance on emergency services. They also provide some nutritious meals reducing food insecurity, and host activities such as bingo and craft nights. On Tuesday…
DULUTH, Minn. — October is National Disability Employment awareness month. And Udac in Duluth is peeling back the history of discrimination among those with special needs. An open house at Udac is bringing awareness to the history of disability employment, and how it has changed over the years. The banners of the Include Exhibit showcase the timeline of hardships and…
DULUTH, Minn.– Coffee shop owner Pete Pascente said that being creative is a deep-rooted trait, that needs to be explored. What used to be Dream Cloud Coffee Roasters, became an opportunity for new potential in Downtown Duluth. “I love coffee, I love really good coffee. I am also a creative in my heart, so I wanted to develop some kind…
DULUTH, Minn.– Folks gathered on Monday to highlight topics of feminism, leadership, and equality at the DECC. For the 2nd annual Women in Leadership Conference folks were able to participate in workshops and panels, to highlight success stories from 26 speakers in typically male dominated career fields. Featuring women from places like Bent Paddle, 148th Fighter Wing, and Minnesota Power….
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Officers will be sporting pink patches on their uniforms during the month of October. This is the departments 4th consecutive year of participating in the annual public awareness campaign, The Pink Patch Project. DPD has raised over $5,425 since joining the campaign. In addition to pink patches being sold for $10, they will also be…
DULUTH, Minn. — There were still unanswered questions Monday from Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert’s communication team and most city councilors about an internal review involving the mayor’s girlfriend and former campaign manager directly handling city business since he took office in January. On Thursday, Sept. 26, FOX 21 asked multiple questions following up on the mayor’s announcement Wednesday in a…
DULUTH, Minn. – A small Northland choir got the chance to share the stage with Rock n’ Roll legends. The band Foreigner held a concert Friday at AMSOIL Arena, as part of their farewell tour. But for some songs, the soon to be Hall of Fame band was joined by the Drummond High School choir, who won a KQDS radio…
DULUTH, Minn. – There were some juicy deals at Juice Pharm Sunday. The smoothie restaurant hosting a fall clothing swap, with styles old and new-to-you! They say that clothing swaps and buying secondhand are great ways to be mindful of fast fashion’s impact on the environment, while still being able to go out and buy something new. “I think it…
DULUTH, Minn.– UMD has been keeping busy by hosting fun events all week. Homecoming is all about celebrating the infamous football game and bringing together both new and returning students. On Friday, UMD hosted Bulldog Bonanza, and featured several food trucks at Ordean Court. In addition, they also had an inflatable obstacle course to drum up friendly competition. This year…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new cafe in downtown Duluth is honing its skills in both coffee and crafts and is excited to be opening their doors! Studio Cafe started up earlier this month and has already created a well utilized creative space. Their arts and crafts library are free to use, and the mission is to learn new skills, in a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Life finds a way, and this weekend, it’s found its way to the DECC! A herd of life-like moving and roaring Dinosaurs has been brought to town by Jurassic Quest. Families can learn all about different types of dinos, learn to become an amateur dinosaur trainer, go on themed rides and attractions, participate in a fossil dig,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert responded Wednesday to recent media reports that accuse his girlfriend and former campaign manager of directly handling city business since he took office in January. “I want to assure you that this administration is committed to serving the people of Duluth in an ethical and transparent manner, and yes, Amber is my partner,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — The staff at the Duluth News Tribune, the city’s long-standing newspaper, is getting comfortable in their new modern-day newsgathering headquarters in downtown Duluth. DNT Newsroom “I’m really glad that people know they can walk down the street or drive down the street, Superior Street, and see this is your local paper produced by people sitting and working…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is visiting Duluth, offering up free bike riding lessons to promote safe rides. The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota or, BikeMN visited Duluth to offer free classes for folks interested in getting refreshed on bike skills. The goal is to eventually pass along that information to kids learning how to ride. They covered…
DULUTH, Minn. — Property owners in Duluth may be seeing a bit of relief come next tax season. The city council has unanimously approved the mayor’s max levy proposal, just one part of the mayor’s 2025 budget. The proposal sets a maximum property tax levy at 1.85 percent, which according to the city, is equal the amount of new tax…
CHISHOLM, Minn.– A new and improved way to enjoy the Minnesota Discovery Center is finally complete. Crews had to fix over forty years of wear and tear to restore it. And now, it’s looking better than ever. “It’s very exciting. This has been a project that’s been a long time in the works. We started working on this several years…
BAYFIELD, Wis. — When it comes to fall flavors, pumpkin spice, and of course anything apple comes to mind. Erickson Apple Orchards in Bayfield has honed in on this fall favorite since 1910. “It’s our honor to carry on what our grandparents started. And even my mother to carry on,” said Beth Erickson. With this family, the apple doesn’t fall…
GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — For a year now, the Earl Hanson soccer field has catered to the disc golf lovers, and the soccer players alike. But now, there is a hidden gem discovered within those fields. A new public hiking trail is being unveiled to join the park. This was made possible by local businesses and volunteers. The disc…
DULUTH, Minn.– A grand opening Monday is a step in the right direction toward helping people get into affordable housing. This $21.5 million-dollar, 52-unit complex is all about accessibility and equality. This community housing building is located on 4th street in Duluth, across from the Speedway. One Roof Community Housing was responsible, in part, for creating this complex for low-income…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sun Country Airlines is returning to the Duluth International Airport with direct flights to Fort Myers, Florida this winter. The direct service will begin January 31 and operate on Mondays and Fridays. Flights will depart DLH at 7 p.m. and arriving at RSW at 11:35 p.m., and departing RSW at 3:05 p.m. and arriving at DLH at…
Minnesota Power is expanding its solar footprint with plans to build two large solar projects in northern Minnesota. The Regal Solar project will be built near Royalton with 255,000 solar modules on about 800 acres. The Boswell Solar project will include 180,000 solar modules on about 600 acres. The two sites will have a combined capacity of around 204 megawatts….
DULUTH, Minn. — Registration for the 2025 Grandma’s Marathon weekend opens Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. on GrandmasMarathon.com. The William A. Irvin 5K will have a different court next year. It’ll start on Harbor Drive by the Irvin before headed to Canal Park Driver, underneath the main marathon finish line structure, and then ending in Bayfront Festival Park. The change…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sweet Green Platescapes hosted a plant sale at blacklist brewery Sunday. The owner hoping to get the word out about the benefits of plant ownership. Educating the public that plants not only add life to spaces, but also create positive mental health benefits gleaned by taking care of those little leafy friends. “Plants just make you so…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ursa Minor wrapped up a weekend of fun and friends with a family day! They held their annual Oktoberfest which had something for every age group. The founders hope to use this Oktoberfest and Ursa Minor’s anniversary weekend to emphasize the importance of community engagement not only with beer, but also a tie dye station, and even…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– On Saturday, The Commemorative Air Force held its first indoor garage sale at the Richard Bong Memorial Airport to raise funds to restore their World War II aircraft. The CAF had help from a few local vendors and donations from the community to put on this event. People could shop from a wide variety of products like military…
DULUTH, Minn.— The smell of fresh coffee filled the St. Louis County depot on Saturday for the fourth Bienvenue Coffee Fest. The festival is a place for people to come together and celebrate the coffee culture here in Duluth. People could try a wide variety of coffee from local shops, baked goods, purchase coffee art, and other activities. One attendee at…
BAYFIELD, Wis.– Despite the Bayfield Apple Festival happening right around the corner, apple orchards are taking advantage of the fall season in the meantime by opening their doors for guests. Before the Apple Fest, guests can check out their gift shop and sample their bakery. The family business has served the Bayfield community for over one-hundred years. Owner and…
DULUTH, Minn.– Yesterday, Ursa Minor Brewing has begun celebrating for plenty of reasons! The brewery’s 4th annual Oktoberfest weekend matches up perfectly with their 6-year anniversary. There will be lots of fun for people of all ages. Including daily stein holding contests, live music, as well as bunnies and ducks for their petting zoo. According to Ursa staff, the…
DULUTH, Minn.– This well-known birding spot is kicking off their most popular weekend of the year! Hawk weekend is catering to the bird enthusiasts in the Northland by celebrating one of the busiest migration weeks. Specifically, the arrival of broad-winged hawks will be highlighted this weekend. Hawk Ridge has been participating in research and education programs for over 50…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Junior League of Duluth got together to celebrate Find the Good Day. This day was started by the Association of Junior Leagues International. It’s about finding the good in yourself, your community, and the world around you. But they emphasize it’s not just a day on a calendar, it’s a movement to help knit the community…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Dog shows display the work owners put into obedience, and grooming of their furry friends. Superior brought back their 2nd annual Head of the Lakes dog show, and officials say, they’re grateful for its return. What’s really nice about having an event here is there was none before. There were no events like this in Superior for…
Duluth, Minn.– It is no secret there is a childcare crisis happening right now in Duluth. High cost of living, and a lack of funding for resources is a large part of this issue. “The first is, we need an emergency bill that will allow families that can’t find childcare slots the opportunities to hire dual family nannies, or other…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is no secret the Duluth area is in a childcare shortage crisis. And just as new daycare spots open up other options shut down. Right now, childcare services from the YWCA in West Duluth, Observation Hill Children’s Center and Building Blocks will be closing as soon as November. City and state lawmakers said the closures will…
Superior, Wis.–Detail and Dash is now a ceramic pro-elite dealer certified in ceramic products for vehicles, boats, bikes and more. This new certification Detail and Dash has been rebranded to be known as Ceramic Pro Superior/Detail and Dash. A few of the new products that they offer for customers are ceramic coating, paint protection, window tint, and rust proofing. The owner…
