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Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre to present Godspell Jr. and Mean Girls High School Version
This summer, the Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre is set to present two exceptional productions at the NorShor Theatre. Showcasing the extraordinary talents of over 60 young performers from the Twin Ports area, these performances are the result of a four-week intensive training in acting, singing and dancing. From August 9-11,...
The Story Behind This Never-Before-Seen Ship Anchored Near Duluth On Lake Superior
People who live in the Twin Ports area are used to seeing ships anchored out on Lake Superior, either waiting to come into port or preparing to head off to their next port from either Duluth or Superior. This particular ship (the one seen in the photo above) has been...
NCHC announces expanded playoff format
In three years time the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) will expand their postseason tournament. The NCHC announced Thursday that a 10 team tournament format has been approved for 2027. That is the year that St. Thomas University will officially join the conference as its 10th member. Teams will be...
Families cheer on participants at Bike Duluth Fest
Bike Duluth Fest was back for the tenth year this past weekend, with spectators of all ages. Races began Friday and lasted through the weekend. Ryder, 13, participated in the Enduro on Saturday and the Advanced Downhill race on Sunday. This is only his second Bike Duluth Fest, but Ryder said he has been biking since an early age.
Virginia seeks gap funding for new hotel
VIRGINIA—A new hotel project in Virginia is inching toward construction after the City Council agreed Tuesday to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Grant Program funding. There was always a gap in funding the $23.4 million project and the grant will help make the bridge, said Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. The city will also make an adjustment to the already approved partial Tax Increment Financing for the...
Rice Lake Road Corridor Project Begins in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — After a decade of planning nearly $35 million has been secured for the Rice Lake Road Corridor Project. The money is coming from federal and state governments. The Rice Lake Road Corridor acts as a key commuter, and trucking route for the Duluth metro area. Crews will be reconstructing Rice Lake, Martin and Calvary roads.
Meet Ricardo Perez, Chair of METRO Blue Line Extension’s new Anti-Displacement Working Group
Ricardo Perez, organizer for the Blue Line Coalition, has been chosen as chair of the next iteration of the Blue Line Anti-Displacement Work Group, a new 26-member board. Sheletta on what that means.
This Airline Is Now Leaving Minnesota For Good
It wasn't too long ago this airline added non-stop service to Minnesota, but it's now leaving our fair state for good. Outside of perhaps death and taxes, there is one other constant in the world: change. And in the complicated world of commercial airlines, it seems that change IS pretty constant, including the new announcement that this airline will soon be ending service to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Bird flu prompts change at State Fair's 'Miracles of Birth' barn
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A popular spot at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year, but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. Fair organizers announced Friday that...
Ten-Digit Dialing Starts on Tuesday Across Southern Minnesota
Ten-digit dialing starts Tuesday across southern Minnesota, but why -- and what does that mean?. Regulators say they are running out of numbers in the 507 area code, so the addition of a second area code becomes a reality for southern Minnesota on Tuesday, July 30th. 612 and 218 were...
Minnesota weather: Quickly turning very warm and very humid Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The comfortable stretch of weather is coming to an end, as Friday is quickly turning very warm and humid. Expect a few clouds on Friday morning, but they will clear out quickly by the lunch hour, allowing plenty of afternoon sunshine. The afternoon is bright, warm,...
Hot Friday in the Twin Cities, hotter weekend ahead
MINNEAPOLIS — Highs reach the upper 80s on Friday in the Twin Cities and approach 90 again this weekend, with heat index values closer to 100.High pressure is still in control, which means more sunshine is on the way. Hazy skies will persist with more upper-level wildfire smoke. The only difference is the ridge is a little farther to our east which means southerly winds By Sunday night, a cold front will approach the metro bringing back spotty storms later in the day. Some storms are possible across northern Minnesota on Saturday.The threat for severe weather remains low, with a slight risk on Saturday and a marginal risk on Sunday.Some storms may linger into Monday, otherwise the dry/hot pattern looks to continue next week.
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