City Seeking Public Input with Broadband Survey
DULUTH, Minn. -- "One of the things we have learned in the past 18 months, the past two years is the urgent need we have in this community for every resident in this community…
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Portland Malt Shoppe Nears End of Season, Reflects on Success
DULUTH, Minn. -- For the past two years, while businesses have responded and adjusted to covid, one local and traditional business has still proven to be a fan favorite. The Portland Malt Shoppe on East…
All City of Duluth Employee Unions Reject Mayor's 2022 Healthcare Proposal
DULUTH, Minn. - FOX 21 learned Monday that all six employee unions with the city of Duluth have rejected the administration’s new healthcare proposal for 2022. This comes after a rally outside City Hall…
Apple Fest Still Success for Orchards Despite Crop Shortage
BAYFIELD, Wis.- The drought reduced crop yields at apple orchards in Bayfield some as much as 40%, so many orchard stands offered fewer apple products at Apple Fest than in years past. "Usually every…
Bayfield Businesses Thankful for Apple Fest’s Return before Quiet Winter
BAYFIELD, Wis.- Having Apple Fest back is a big economic boost to Bayfield and its surrounding towns and communities. And this comes after businesses like 'Bayfield Inn' saw a busier summer than last year.…
Bayfield Businesses Looking Forward to Apple Fest
BAYFIELD, Wisc. -- "I think people are excited to be outside again and to gather," Apostle Island Booksellers Store Manager, Kristen Sandstrom says. After having a different variation of the event last year, Apple…
Amazon Unveils ‘Jetsons’-Like Roaming Robot for the Home
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but it's no Rosey the Robot. Amazon’s version, called Astro, doesn’t cook or clean like the animated…
Local Businesses Thankful for Extra Boost in Traffic as Fall Foliage Pops
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - As summer winds down and fall settles in across the region, local businesses along the North Shore are thankful for a final push before snow begins the fly. “Nice cool…
New Iron Range Coffee Shop Helping to Support Mental Health Wellness
VIRGINIA, Minn. - As we head into the colder months, a cup of coffee is wonderful at any time of the day. When you pair it with compassion and empathy, the customers just keep coming…
Federal Reserve Bank Of Minneapolis Meets With Diverse Group Of Business Owners In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. --For the first time in Duluth, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis held a roundtable on Monday to learn about how businesses owners who are women and/or people of color are doing during…
New Affordable Housing Opens on Decker Road
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's newest affordable housing development is officially open for tenants. Tuesday, One Roof Community Housing cut the ribbon for Decker Dwellings, on Decker Drive. It's a three-story building with 42 units…
Former Longtime Duluth City Attorney Headed to City of Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Former longtime Duluth city attorney Gunnar Johnson is now going to work in that same role with the city of Hermantown. The city council voted unanimously Monday night to hire Johnson,…
UWS Sees Rise in Enrollment
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Enrollment has jumped up at UWS this year. After what was a challenging 2020 for most area colleges, the University of Wisconsin-Superior was down nearly four percent. The college also saw…
Wedding Shops on the Rebound After Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- Wedding businesses are happy to see the industry making a comeback after many months of uncertainty when it came to planning. The Wedding Parlour from Grand Rapids has been in business for…
Duluth Workforce Development Makes Moves to Decrease Unemployment Numbers
DULUTH, Minn.- September is Workforce Development Month and is the end of unemployment benefits for many, and Duluth’s Workforce Development team is offering their services to job seekers. In the Twin Ports, 19,000…
Essentia Health Holds Hiring Event, Looking for New Wave of Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn.-- Essentia Health is looking for the next wave a healthcare workers, and they did so today with a big hiring event at the Miller Hill Mall. In only the first two hours of…
Council Bypasses ‘Travel Superior’ For Commission to Handle Future Tourism Tax Distribution
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City Council decided to shake up the way they allocate tourism tax dollars, voting in favor of establishing a commission put forward by Mayor Jim Paine to handle the city's…
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Proposes 2022 Budget with 6% Property Tax Levy Increase
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson brought her proposed general fund budget of $97.1 million for next year before council Monday evening. “I have always believed that budgets are moral documents. Every single…
Mayor Paine Proposes 2022 Budget, No Tax Increase for Superior Citizens
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- Superior Mayor Jim Paine is touting his 2022 budget proposal as one that won't increase taxes or fees. He says it eliminates $3 million in debt, improves areas of public transit, invests…
Vue at Bluestone Celebrates 'Grand Opening'
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Bluestone property has continued to expand, and become a more vibrant and sought-after area to live over the past years. Today, Bluestone, which opened back in late July, held the official grand…
