The 12 scams of the holidays: Better Business Bureau
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin has released their top 12 scams of the holiday season. They say you can avoid most of them by taking a few simple…
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’12 Hours of Giving’ Blood Drive nearing Twin Ports debut
DULUTH, Minn. -- In continuing with Fox 21's partnership with the Red Cross' 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive, Fox 21 is taking the weeks leading…
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website,…
Nearly a quarter million visits to Great Lakes Aquarium in 2025
DULUTH, Min. - The Great Lakes Aquarium is projecting a record number of visits in 2025. 2025 is the aquarium's 25th anniversary year with a projected 235,000 visitors. It's the fifth consecutive…
Canelake’s Candies brings nostalgic holiday cheer to Virginia, MN
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Canelake's Candies in Virginia is spreading holiday cheer and nostalgia with its classic Christmas display. When the candy store came back to the Canelake…
Sabor by Pedro's to take over MadHouse Burgers location
SUPERIOR, Wis -- Sabor by Pedro's will be taking over the space previously held by MadHouse Burgers on Woodland Ave. The restaurant will be an extension of…
Blue Cross and St. Luke’s reach multi-year deal
DULUTH, Min. & EAGAN, Min. - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota and Aspirus St. Luke’s have made a new multi-year contract agreement. The existing contract was set…
The Original Louis' Cafe closing its doors permanently
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Popular Greek restaurant The Original Louis' Cafe in Superior is shutting down permanently. After serving the Twin Ports for over 50 years, the local favorite…
Duluth Armory receives largest ever donation amid restoration
DULUTH, Minn. -- For over 20 years, the Duluth Armory has been looking for funds and donations wherever they could them. However, thanks to a very generous anonymous…
MadHouse Burgers featuring Chilly Billy’s to close Woodland Avenue location
DULUTH, Min. - MadHouse Burgers featuring Chilly Billy’s has announced that it will close its Woodland Avenue location. In a news release the restaurant said the location will soon become Sabor by Pedro’s, The…
Huge debts listed in Lutsen Lodge fire criminal complaint
DULUTH, Min. - The Bryce Campbell, the owner of the Lutsen Lodge, has been charged with burning down his own business. The fire happened on February 6, 2024. He was officially charged on…
Aldi celebrates grand opening in Hibbing Minnesota
HIBBING, Minn.-- A popular European grocery chain has opened another location in the Iron Range. Aldi, the budget-friendly grocery store known for its fun finds, celebrated its grand opening today. The new location sits along highway 169 west. Shoppers can…
New catering company serving up smiles alongside home cooked food
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new catering company in Duluth is serving up smiles alongside a good meal. "Cooking is my life. Cooking is like my breath, cooking is my…
New Finance Director for Duluth
DULUTH, Min. - Juanita “Nina” Salinas is the new City of Duluth Finance Director. Nina most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of San Antonio Council District 6, where she…
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion Tuesday to provide 25 million American children under 10 an incentive…
Hartel Disposal matching $75,000 in donations for Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn.--Hartel Disposal, a local waste management company is wasting no time helping out the Salvation Army. Starting on Tuesday December 2nd Hartel Disposal will match up to $75,000…
Farmer Doug's Tree Farm gaining statewide attention
DULUTH, Minn.-- Tis the season for trees, and many of the local tree farms are now in full swing. Some of the customers are traveling hours to make the…
Farmers market vendors say they are still waiting on payments from Community Action Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- During the ongoing tensions between Community Action Duluth and its employees, Twin Ports vendors with the Duluth Farmers Markets are still yet…
What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other…
US retailers are about to see if Black Friday benefits from a holiday halo effect
The shirt of a woman who has matching shirts with 4 other friends and all shop together on Black Friday as shoppers browse through Kohl's department store for Black Friday looking for deals, Friday, Nov. 28,…
