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I-35 Fencing Deter Homeless Encampments from Growing
DULUTH, Minn. — Over the past few years, homeless encampments between Railroad St. and I-35 have appeared causing numerous clean up projects in the tourists center of Duluth. Just last year MNDOT started the initiative to put up fencing along the interstate to prevent people from seeking shelter underneath.
4th of July Festivities Have Officially Begun In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — The 4th of July festivities have officially started in Duluth. The fun happening Wednesday with Hairball rocking at Bayfront Festival Park. Then on Thursday Fourth Fest includes live music, fireworks, and plenty of food and drink options. The week ends with a sold out Trampled by Turtles show happening Saturday.
Superior Parade Kick Starts Twin Ports Fourth of July Festivities
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s summertime. Which means parade season is in full swing. There’s plenty of reasons to gather. From our nation’s heroes to your everyday local business just starting out. Like the Adventure Acres in Superior. “So, we are opening a tourism farm in August....
Hate and hope on the Iron Range
A century ago, Iron Rangers cheered, fretted and fought the rise of the Ku Klux Klan across the Mesabi. The hate and hope of this time remain with us today. Notions of the Klan arrived long before the organization itself. A hit movie, “The Birth of a Nation,’ played in Duluth and Iron Range theaters in 1915 and ’16. This silent film, stacked with racist stereotypes, portrays the KKK as a force of good, restoring order to the South after the U.S. Civil War. ...
Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge and Minnesota Slip Bridge Adjust for Fourth of July Celebrations
As Duluth gears up for the annual Fourth of July celebrations, the city's iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and the Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge are adjusting their operations to accommodate the festivities. Visitors and residents planning to view the fireworks display should note that the Aerial Lift Bridge will not lift for ship traffic from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm on Tuesday, July 4, as detailed by the City of Duluth, MN Government. The structure, a historical beacon and a symbol of the region’s nautical roots will allow uninterrupted pedestrian and vehicle passage during these hours.
Fourth Fest is Popping at Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn. — It was another day of music, food, and fun at Bayfront Festival Pak with Fourth Fest kicking off Thursday evening. Crowds gathered as soon as the gates opened, wandering around the vendors and scouting the best spots for their lawn chairs. Dozens of food trucks offered everything from corn to crepes. One of the popular items was red, white, and blue kettle corn, thanks to Kettle Kravings Kettle Korn. Owner Stacey Karkkainen says this is their 8th Fourth Fest.
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...
New walkway at Brighton Beach, but still more reconstruction
The City of Duluth crews have made significant progress with the Brighton Beach Restoration project. After several weeks of severe storms and flooding in the Northland, Brighton Beach has a new walkway extending the Duluth Lakewalk. Jim Topie the president with the Friends of the Lakewalk organization says Brighton Beach...
103rd South St. Louis County Fair Back In Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. — The 103rd annual South St. Louis County Fair is back this week. The fun takes place at the Proctor Fair Grounds with each day full of activities for all ages. There is live entertainment, carnival rides, food, and plenty of animals to see. A big part of the fair is introducing people to agriculture. Fair organizers attend a convention every year in Minneapolis to learn everything they can.
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...
Cloquet community members kick off 4th of July celebrations
With the great weather today, residents throughout the Northland celebrated Independence Day with parades, festivals, and music. Over in Cloquet community members celebrated veterans, first responders, non-profit organizations, and families. Several parade floats, local musicians, and people throwing candy felt the sense of patriotism. Therese Reynolds says this year’s fourth...
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