DULUTH, Minn.- After a long trek from the North Pole Santa has finally parked his slay along with his reindeer right here in the Duluth. Today at Fitger’s kids of all ages gathered in the courtyard patiently waiting their turn to meet the big man in red and white. Santa greeted everyone with a wave as he made his way…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wasabi Restaurant is now open on East Superior Street in Downtown Duluth. The Japanese restaurant offers twenty-dollar all you can eat sushi, just like their other location on Tower Avenue in Superior. New for the new store, Wasabi has added a Poke Bowl to the menu. It’s basically sushi on the go. They have several signature bowls…
DULUTH, Minn.- Black Friday shopping is now a thing of the past for many Minnesota residents. Instead of walking off those Thanksgiving calories by going store to store, some are switching it up. They are going on hikes. Governor Dayton has deemed the day after Thanksgiving as “Free Park Friday.” Entrance fees to all 75 state parks in Minnesota were…
DULUTH, Minn. – Early Friday morning, a vehicle crashed through one of the gates at the Duluth International Airport and was on airport grounds. A suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Lee Dunker of Duluth was stopped by police and taken into custody. He is now in the St. Louis County Jail and is being charged with 1st Degree Criminal Damage to Property,…
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DULUTH, Minn.- Around 9 p.m. Thanksgiving night Duluth firefighters responded to a report of a fully involved house fire on Superior and East 1st Street. Upon arrival, crews found the two story duplex with fire coming from the second floor. Occupants of both units were able to evacuate the structure but were not able to return. They are being assisted…
DULUTH, Minn.- Whether it was to counter their impending turkey bellies or they just had the need for speed, Thursday morning hundreds started their Thanksgiving holiday with Duluth’s annual Gobble Gallup race and 5k. Hosted by Duluth Running Co., the Gobble Gallup has been a Northland favorite for 13 years. Walk–up registration added additional hundreds to the list of those competing…
AURORA, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures, Brittney Merlot takes us to a small Minnesota town to a practice track made for Snocross Pro’s! We caught up with Corin Todd to chat about this weekends Amsoil Championship Snocross Opener and he even let Brittney take the sled out for a spin. Check it out! Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Entertainment,…
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CLOQUET, Minn. – The Disabled American Veterans organization hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet. They hoped to serve about three-hundred at the meal and deliver another two-hundred take out orders. Since the DECC stopped providing satellite Thanksgiving feasts, the Disabled Veterans thought one was needed in Cloquet. “It’s very important because we can’t expect…
DULUTH, Min.- After a week of preparation, the DECC opened its doors to more than 1,000 people ready to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. Thousands across Duluth gathered for the 29th Annual Community Thanksgiving. So far, more than 1,200 meals were delivered to the disabled and over 5,000 guest were served. Diners that enter the ballroom are given a warm welcome…
DULUTH, Minn. – Black Friday means Wasabi Restaurant is opening for the first time in Downtown Duluth. The new signage is now up on the Old City Hall building on East Superior Street. The Japanese restaurant will open Friday at 2 p.m. You can expect the usual $20 all-you-can-eat sushi like the restaurant in Superior. And a new item on…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Celebrations continued in Superior for many veterans without families this holiday season. The Richard I Bong Veterans Center hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for about 30 veterans. An abundance of food and treats were prepared by 20 volunteers and several donations were given to fund this year’s gathering. “They loved it” said one of the organizers, John Gidley,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Hundreds of Northlanders stopped by one of the top places that offers a Thanksgiving dinner for a reasonable price. Each year reservations are made at Barker’s Island Inn and several families enjoy a large buffet. One patron says this is the time of year that excites her the most. “Its really exciting to be here.” said Lindsey Ravinski…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Those who love Winter sports had more than enough reason to be thankful on Thanksgiving since Mont du Lac Resort opened their slopes for the first time ever on the holiday. The season will now be open through the Twin Ports Winter. Thanksgiving’s opening included access to the terrain park, tubing and the beginner’s ski trail. Regular bar and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Blatnik Bridge is open again after protesters blocked off traffic with a giant wooden teepee early Thursday morning. Superior police say the structure was put up in the middle of the Hammond Avenue entrance to the Blatnik. The sign read in a photo posted online said” “Thanksgiving = genocide” and “No pipelines, no borders.” The people…
BARRON, CO., Wis. – A man is dead after getting trapped in a corn bin in Barron County, Wisconsin. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon around 12:20 p.m. on a farm south of Turtle Lake. The sheriff’s office, fire officials and Life Link responded to the scene. Crews worked for more than an hour to rescue the man. He was flown…
DULUTH, Minn. – An SUV slammed into a home in Duluth Central Hillside neighborhood Wednesday. Duluth police say it happened around 10 p.m. on the 700 block of North First Avenue East. Police don’t know what caused the crash. They do not believe driver impairment or road conditions are to blame. Nobody was injured. Categories: News, News – Latest News
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SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this weeks Cooking Connection, Brittney Merlot takes us to Barker’s Island’s Thanksgiving Buffet! The head Chef teaches us at home, how to spice up our sweet potatoes on this Thanksgiving. With a new flavor, might as well give them a new look too! Check it out! Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, Features, News, News – Latest News,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Black Friday marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season. As companies begin to entice shoppers with deals and free shipping, UMD expert Ahmed Maamoun, Ph.D., explains how the retail landscape is constantly being redefined by both companies and technology. “In the retail sector, Black Friday is one of the most intriguing times of year,” said…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Vikre Distillery is celebrating the release of their Sugarbush Whiskey, again. The sixth lot of the sweet, bourbon-style, maple flavored whiskey was launched Wednesday. It takes Vikre about two years to make each three-hundred gallon lot. They say each batch tastes a little different. “For us because we’re talking about maybe five or six barrels at a…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the third year in a row, the Iron Mug in Morgan Park is planning a toy drive. This year, they’re hoping to collect enough money and toys to serve about five-hundred kids through the “Make Every Child Smile” toy drive. The drive aims to help families who experienced hardships after the deadline to register for other…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mount Royal Market in Duluth is offering a brand new holiday meat special this year, a Turducken. The Turducken is a whole turkey boned out, a whole duck boned out, and a whole chicken boned out, layered with homemade dressing. The only bones in the creation are in the wings and drumsticks. “It’s about the wow factor….
DULUTH, Minn. – Not only is Black Friday this weekend, but Small Business Saturday is as well. It’s an important day for local shops and stores across the Northland. Small Business Saturday is the busiest day of the year for some local shops, according to the Greater Downtown Council. Statewide, 1.2 million people work for employers that fall in the…
Janeen Bauer Peters ST. LOUIS CO. (Press Release) — On November 19, 2018 family members of 57-year-old Janeen Bauer Peters reported to law enforcement that she was missing. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is concerned for her welfare and is asking for the public’s help in locating Peters. She was last seen Nov 11th driving her vehicle north of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Holiday travelers are gearing up for Thanksgiving on one of the busiest travel days of the year. AAA expects about 54 million people will travel this holiday season. Some may travel to their destinations in various ways, but they all have one thing in common. They get to celebrate with loved ones. Visiting family and friends is the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Several people have finished their shopping, but what about those still looking for last minute items. Surprisingly a turkey is a hot ticket item on many people’s grocery lists. Now many lines are forming at grocery stores across Duluth, this Thanksgiving. Items are flying off shelves from stores like Super One and Mt. Royal Market. These stores…
DULUTH, Minn.- Millions of vegans and vegetarians are being invited to share Thanksgiving with others. Many people are now learning their own creative ways to prepare vegan and vegetarian friendly options for their holiday feasts. Re-creating original recipes is easy as changing a few ingredients. Whole Foods Co–op in Duluth is one of the more popular places that offers a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say an officer was involved in a weather related crash Wednesday afternoon while writing a crash report on another weather related accident on Highway 61. The officer was in his squad car writing a report on a crash near Superior Street on Highway 61 when an oncoming SUV pulling a trailer lost control of their…
photo courtesy: Northland FireWireMOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – The Lake Country Power building was evacuated Thursday morning due to reports of a possible fire. The Mountain Iron, Virginia, Pike-Sandy-Britt, and Fayal Township fire departments were dispatched to the building located on Park Ridge Drive in Mountain Iron where it was reported there was smoke in an electronics room. After an extensive…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Mark Dayton is back home in St. Paul after an unexpectedly long hospitalization following back surgeries. Dayton returned to the governor’s residence Wednesday. In a statement, the 71-year-old said he was looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with family. Dayton said he would continue therapy at the residence. He said earlier that he suffered some lung…
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin investigators looking for a 13-year-old girl missing since her parents’ slayings remain haunted by her disappearance more than a month after the search for her began. Detectives have pursued more than 2,300 tips, watched dozens of surveillance videos and spent countless hours searching for Jayme Closs, but their efforts haven’t yielded any suspects. Investigators believe Jayme was…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department officers were dispatched to the 100 Block of 56th Avenue West for a medical emergency on Saturday. When officers arrived on scene they located a 2-year-old male not breathing. Officers immediately began life saving efforts on the child, but their efforts failed to revive the boy. He was pronounced dead at…
MINNEAPOLIS – Few activities are as Minnesotan as ice fishing, and some anglers are already venturing out onto the ice. If that sounds dangerous, it is, especially with a Thanksgiving warmup in the forecast. Authorities already have had to rescue some anglers. And conversation officers are still urging “extreme caution” on many lakes. The Department of Natural Resources likes to…
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RICE LAKE, Wis. – Authorities in western Wisconsin say the driver of a car has died after crashing into a school bus carrying the Amery girls’ basketball team. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 48 just west of Rice Lake. An initial investigation finds a car driven by 55-year-old Joy Tew…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the annual Gobble Gallup Races in downtown Duluth. The first of three races starts at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. All of the races will start and finish on London Road, near 12th Avenue East. The longest race runs west on London Road to Superior Street, west to…
AURORA, Minn. – The Amsoil Championship Snocross season fires up this weekend in Duluth and many racers have already descended on one small Minnesota town to practice. Over 50 teams arrived beginning November 10th to the Scheuring Speed Sports Snocross training facility in Aurora. “So far it’s been good. The weather has been cold so the snow has been staying…
MADISON, Wis.- A legislator is ripping the state Department of Natural Resources for allegedly forcing firefighters to rescue a deer stranded on a frozen lake. Republican Rep. Adam Jarchow tweeted Tuesday that a DNR warden “harassed” firefighters into rescuing a deer that had wandered out onto Balsam Lake. He said he would fire the warden for “being complicit in putting…
ST. PAUL – The holidays are filled with joy, happiness and time together with family and friends. Too often the joy turns to sorrow when a family is notified of a loved one’s tragic death on Minnesota roads due to someone driving impaired. To help keep families together this holiday season, more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Minnesota are…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – We’re just one day away from Thanksgiving — turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and more. Chances are many of us will eat a little too much on turkey day, but what about our pets? Local veterinarians from Superior Animal Hospital want to make sure your animal stays safe this holiday season, avoiding a tragic trip to the emergency…
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STILLWATER, Minn. – A man is dead after a confrontation with police in Stillwater. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says officers from Stillwater, Bayport and Oak Park Heights responded to a call about 1 a.m. Wednesday involving a suicidal man armed with a knife. Authorities say one officer fired a gun and another officer discharged a stun gun. They did…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced on Wednesday he plans to seek re-election in 2019. Paine posted the announcement on his Facebook page stating: “I am excited to finally announce that I will be running for re-election as your Mayor. We have done incredible things together in this first term. From development to transportation to housing, this city…
DULUTH, Minn – For years Duluth has carried a bad reputation when it comes to investigations into sexual assaults. Back in 2015 a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension audit showed the city had nearly 600 kits, the highest number of sexual assault evidence kits in the state, sitting on the police department shelves that were never sent into the crime…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday night the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland held its annual Feast of Thanks, for dozens of families who otherwise might not get to enjoy a traditional hot thanksgiving meal. Around 200 people packed the Holy Family Catholic Church in Duluth for Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, and all the fixings. The free event is designed to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth joined the nation in honoring lives lost in the transgender community. A crowd gathered downtown at the Minnesota Power Plaza on Tuesday night, as part of the 19th Annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance. They shared poems, words of encouragement, and raised awareness about violence that transgender and non-gender conforming people can face. “The connection that we…
