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A New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — A new Mexican restaurant has already seen success in the two weeks that they’ve been open. Located in the historic Duluth Herald Building, Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant has reported busy afternoons since their opening in June. Emiliano’s got their name from the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano...
New Food Truck Brings Korean Dishes To Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — A new food truck is bringing Korean culture to Duluth. Sunhee’s Little Table is what it’s called. The owner moved to the states from South Korea just 10 years ago. She had a love for cooking traditional Korean dishes and realized there wasn’t many places like that here in the Northland. Sunhee says her dishes are similar to home-cooked meals that she had with her family. That includes bulgogi, which is a thinly sliced marinated beef, along with rice cakes.
The DECC’s First-Ever Taco Festival Sees A Great Turnout
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a taco extravaganza on Saturday, as hundreds of people lined up for The DECC’s first-ever Duluth Taco Festival. The DECC’s kitchen crafted up 20 different varieties of tacos. From savory variation’s such as Greek and Southwest, to even breakfast and dessert tacos.
The Iconic Boat In Canal Park Gets New Owners + Menu
The iconic boat that has served food for years to Duluthians and tourists has a new owner and a new look. Crabby Ol' Bills operated on Canal Park for two decades but announced its closure in 2016. Different owners and plans have been made, but this summer things are actually happening in Duluth's Canal Park.
WATCH LIVE: City of Superior’s 4th of July Parade
FOX 21 News has your live coverage of the City of Superior’s 4th of July Parade. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Maria Vollom are your hosts, along with Lucretia Free’s live reports from the parade route. Watch the video above for all of the fun!. The event...
DECC’s ‘Taco Fest’ Faces Criticism For Not Including Local Mexican Restaurants
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC’s first-ever Taco Festival is drawing some criticism because the event does not include any local Mexican restaurants. The DECC describes the event as “a festival-style taco extravaganza,” “a street party with tacos,” and “signature margaritas.”. The Taco Fest...
Pets of the Week: Paris and Ruthie
Meet Paris and Ruthie, two best friends looking for a loving home together! Both have been at Animal Allies Humane Society since June 12th and are 13 years old. These calm and laid-back ladies are incredibly sweet and affectionate. The moment they see visitors, they start purring and making biscuits. As the sweetest golden girls, they are ready for a loving retirement home filled with gentle pets and comfy blankets to lounge on.
Downtown Duluth Looking to Get In on Outdoor Dining
DULUTH, Minn. — In the summertime, tourists flock to Duluth for the Lake Superior views and endless outdoor activities. They also begin to fill up restaurant patios, milling around the popular Canal Park and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The nonprofit Downtown Duluth is looking to get Superior Street and the...
Jonathan Thunder’s artwork and murals grace Duluth buildings
Jonathan Thunder’s journey as an artist started at a young age. “I was into drawing as a youth,” he said. “My high school councilor mentioned that with my drive to draw on anything and everything, that it might be a good idea for me to try going to college to learn more about art and creating art. So after high school that’s what I did.”
Kids Experience Summer Camp at the Duluth Depot
DULUTH, Minn. — A Minnesotan summer camp visited the Duluth Depot on Saturday, familiarizing kids with camp activities. Camp Esquagama is a summer camp in Gilbert, Minnesota that believes kids should have time to be kids. At “Camp E Day” at the Depot, young ones got a classic camp...
Zimmermans pool their talent to create a beautiful children’s book
Many of you reading this now have heard but maybe not identified a bird call so ethereal, so lovely that it has been described as the finest sound in nature. A children’s book, “How the Birds Got Their Songs” (Minnesota Historical Society Press 2024) tells how the small hermit thrush outmaneuvered the grand and powerful eagle and was gifted from the Creator with the most beautiful bird song on earth.
Bird health and diversity across Minnesota: A discussion with Jerry Niemi
DULUTH — Gerald "Jerry" Niemi has spent a half-century studying Minnesota birds, most notably as director of the Center for Water and the Environment at the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth. Now retired, he and his collaborators Lee Pfannmuller and Janet Green recently published a book titled “Breeding...
Top quilter inspired by grandma
Helen Smith Stone, of Duluth, a quilt maker and teacher of quilt making, was named 2024 Minnesota Quilter of the Year. Inspiration from family tradition has brought her on a 40-year quilt-making journey. Helen said her grandma, Stella Smith, had 14 children and was known to escape (maybe for sanity...
This Tiny Ice Cream Shop In Minnesota Has Some Of The Best Milkshakes In The Midwest
Driving through Duluth, Minnesota, an unassuming little gem awaits those who crave a sweet retreat from the ordinary. The PortLand Malt Shoppe, perched proudly on the shores of Lake Superior, beckons with the promise of creamy delights and waterfront views. The old-world charm of this tiny ice cream stand, complete...
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