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Noble Pour Craft Cocktail Bar Opens in Lincoln Park

The space has plenty of comfy booths, chairs, and even a fireplace to create a cozy atmosphere.

DULUTH, Minn. – A new craft cocktail bar called Noble Pour opened in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth on Sunday. Noble Pour is right next door to OMC Smokehouse, both are owned by Tom Hanson who also owns Corktown Deli and Duluth Grill. “That’s really the mantra for this place is that this is your living room and you…

Hundreds of Santas Run Inaugural Wild Santa 5K

Runners got a Santa costume and beard with their entrance fee.

DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 400 Santas ran through Duluth’s neighborhood of Lincoln Park for the inaugural Wild Santa 5K put on by Wild State Cider. Runners got a Santa costume and beard with their entrance fee. They ran 3.1 miles through Lincoln Park finishing at Wild State Cider for a Santa Fest party. The owner of Wild State says even…

Veterans Remembered at Wreaths Across America Ceremony

The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Duluth participated publicly for the first time this year placing 135 wreaths on graves after a short ceremony.

DULUTH, Minn. – Veterans were honored nationwide on Saturday for the National Wreaths Across America ceremony which placed a holiday wreath at all veterans graves in state or national veterans cemeteries. The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Duluth participated publicly for the first time this year placing 135 wreaths on graves after a short ceremony. “Christmas is a very special time…

Arrowhead Ice Fishing Show Kicks Off in Duluth

More than 150 vendors with every kind of fishing product a sportsman could need, grizzly bears, and new high tech goods.

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show started on Friday at the DECC. More than 150 vendors with every kind of fishing product a sportsman could need, grizzly bears, and new high tech goods. “There are new companies here with new products to catch bigger fish and make their fishing experience a little bit more profitable,”…

Snow Clearing Is A Big Job On College Campuses

TWIN PORTS – College campuses in the Twin Ports are packed with snow. With a lot of ground to cover campus maintenance crews have been putting in extra time to stay on top of the clean up. The University of Minnesota Duluth’s campus is approximately 250 acres. Having that amount of land creates a huge job for the campus’ facilities…

Shopping Safety Reminder for the Holidays

DULUTH, Minn.- With holiday shoppers comes holiday prowlers and easier access for thieves to steal goods out of people’s cars. Officials with the Duluth police department say there’s a stronger possibility for theft and burglary crimes during the Christmas season. This is because of gifts and bags being left in the open. Officers say this is a preventable crime, however,…

Duluth Police Department Welcomes Their Newest K-9

Kallie is a single purpose explosives dog.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police department has a new, furry member of the squad. Kallie is a black lab and the 4th addition to the department’s k-9 unit. She’s 17 months old, a new graduate from training and the freshest face you’ll see at events all around the Northland. Kallie is a single purpose explosives dog. She was brought on as…

Chester Bowl Hosts Pop-Up Shop for Merchandise

Logoed cups, mugs, shirts, and even cozy pullovers were on sale.

DULUTH, Minn. – Chester Bowl hosted its own pop-up shop for fans of the park on Thursday. Logoed cups, mugs, shirts, and even cozy pullovers were on sale. The director of Chester Bowl says the park holds a special place in many people’s hearts in Duluth. All money raised from the merchandise helps make the Chester Bowl operate for years…

Kids Make Gingerbread Houses at Lester Park Elementary

The Gingerbread Man came to the school, sharing his love of gingerbread creations

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth kids spent the evening making gingerbread houses with their families and classmates at Lester Park Elementary. All the gingerbread and candy was provided by a parent known as “The Gingerbread Man.” He fell in love with making the holiday-themed houses and want to pass that love onto the dozens of families at the annual Gingerbread Extravaganza….

Holiday Hoopla at Myers Wilkins Elementary

The free event is all about giving kids and their families a chance to play, enjoy themselves, and get a hot meal.

DULUTH, Minn. – A Holiday Hoopla was held at Myers Wilkins Elementary School put on by the Duluth Community School Collaborative. The free event is all about giving kids and their families a chance to play, enjoy themselves, and get a hot meal. Second Harvest Food Bank also provided fresh produce. Donated winter hats and coats were also available for…

Winners Of GDC Holiday Window Contest Announced

A total of four different businesses were honored this year for their storefront display.

DULUTH, Minn. – This year’s winners of Greater Downtown Council’s Annual Holiday Window and Lighting display have been announced. Last month more than 15 downtown Duluth businesses decorated their windows with creative holiday displays. The winning storefronts were decided based on theme and design. CSL Plasma on Superior Street was a winner in two categories including most original storefront and…

Duluth Council to Vote on Conversion Therapy Ban

The Duluth city council will vote to limit Conversion Therapy methods Monday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth city councilors are working to ban medical conversion therapy across the city. The supposed practice is said it change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity and is usually aimed at young people. Under the proposed ordinance, a person found practicing conversion therapy would be ticketed and charged. 1st district councilor Gary Anderson said there’s been tremendous initiative…

Arrowhead Ice & Fishing Show Returns to DECC for 7th Year

DULUTH, Minn.- The Arrowhead Ice and Fishing Show is back at the DECC for its seventh year. More than 150 vendors, entertainers and Winter sport professionals began settling in for the event Thursday morning. The show has expanded this year to include more family friendly exhibits like an interactive grizzly bear encounter. “Ice fishing has really become a popular sport. It’s…

Icy Roads Lead to Increased Business at Twin Ports Collision Shops

Quality Collision will be busy with vehicle repairs through April.

DULUTH, Minn.- The back and forth of snow, ice and frigid temperatures this week has done a number on some roads in the Twin Ports. Slick and slippery conditions are usually easy to manage when the city and county spread salt on the roads, but it’s been too cold for the salt to melt the ice. Because of this, collision shops…