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Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
As the Fourth of July approaches, everyone has their fingers crossed, hoping that Mother Nature cooperates and doesn't rain on the parade—or the BBQs, picnics, and other get-togethers that make this holiday special. While these activities are a big part of the fun, the fireworks are always the main event.
Fourth of July Activities across the Northland
Fourth of July is the perfect time to get together with family and friends to celebrate our Independence Day. Many towns across the Northland have activities planned. We have put together a short list of options for you. If you would like something added, please email news@wdio.com. DULUTH. Duluth’s festivities...
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
Music Lineup, Schedule Announced For Duluth Fourth Fest 2024
The annual Independence Day tradition centered around Minnesota's largest fireworks show is ready to make a return to Duluth's Bayfront Festival Park this week!. Just as in years past, a day full of live music performances and family fun, all capped off by a spectacular fireworks show that continues to hold the title of largest in the state is all ready to go for this year's 4th of July week.
Lane closures to begin July 8 on I-35 in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Lane closures will begin next Monday on I-35 in Duluth. MnDOT crews will start a concrete resurfacing project on I-35 through the Duluth tunnels on Monday, July 8. Drivers can expect lane closures between 5th Avenue West and 21st Avenue East. No word on...
Duluth Street Maintenance Team Making Progress on Potholes
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer in Minnesota means potholes, but this year is a little different. Thanks to a mild winter and low-moisture spring, the Duluth street maintenance team is ahead of their typical schedule. This year, they were able to get a jump start on repairs, beginning in May....
Section of Woodland Avenue to close for 3 weeks for construction
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A stretch of a busy Duluth road will be closed for several weeks starting next Tuesday. Woodland Avenue will be closed between St. Paul Avenue and Northfield Street from July 9 to July 30. St. Louis County leaders say the three-week closure allows for...
Residents in the Northland are preparing fireworks for 4th of July
With off and on thunderstorms, there are concerns the rain could delay preparing fireworks this fourth of July. Although several vendors in the Northland say there’s more customers this year, compared to the last year. Emma Larsen, with Larsen’s on Second Street in Superior, says community fireworks may not...
Upcoming road closures, and pavement reconstruction in Duluth
There are several road closures happening in the City of Duluth, beginning on Monday, July 1st. Sundby Road will be closed off to traffic between Page Street and Miller Creek Drive. The road closure will allow a contactor to install utilities and pavement restoration for a commercial construction project. Sundby...
Holding On To History: Commemorative Air Force in Superior is restoring WWII airplanes
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - In the summer of 1999, a World War Two Catalina PBY search and rescue airplane descended from the sky to land at its new home, the Lake Superior Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force. The plane’s first inspection revealed bad news. “They found...
52nd Park Point Art Fairs Connects Community With Artists
DULUTH, Minn. — The weather could not have been better this weekend for the 52nd Park Point Art Fair. Crowds from the Northland and beyond gathered to see over 100 artists with an array of talents. The volunteer-run fair focuses on connecting ‘high-caliber artists directly with the community.’ They...
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