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New Forest Lodge Library celebrates grand opening
The new Forest Lodge Community Library in Cable was dedicated with a ribbon-cutting and open house Saturday Oct. 17. The new library on County Road M replaces the old log library next door, which served the community since 1925. The log building is listed on the Wisconsin and national Register of Historic Places. Library Director Amanda Westlund thanked the library board and Katie Flowers Foundation for their governance, guidance and financial support, and thanked the community and library patrons, “who make this library such a wonderful place to be.” Mark Abeles-Allison, Bayfield County administrator, said the county is “proud to be a partner in this project and the state grant program which helped make this vision a reality.” He said the library is a culmination of 15 years of dedication. strategic planning and fundraising, and especially recognized current director Amanda Westlund and former library director Kristine Lendved. Also speaking their congratulations were Town of Cable Chairman Jamie Holly and Town of Namakagon Chairman Robert Rasmussen. Drummond artist Diana Randolph shared a poem which she and several friends wrote for the occasion. “We’re brought together, connected by our love for libraries, where books are an opening into the world,” she said.
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Nemadji Golf starts on winter prep and virtual fun as golf season ends
SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- Groundskeepers are prepping the greens for winter, but it's not too late to get your last round of golf in. Nemadji Golf Course in Superior still has 18 holes open through November 1, and potentially a little longer if the weather cooperates. They've shut down their...
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This Minnesota Dinner Train Turns Three Hours Of Countryside Into A Five-Star Meal
Some meals come with a view, and a few come with a view that keeps changing out the window for hours. In Duluth, one historic railroad has turned dinner into a slow, scenic trip along the shore of Lake Superior. Seats in an upper-level dome car, chef-level courses, and friendly...
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Beyond the Voice: Kevin Sunell
Commuting to Duluth for work in early 90's. Scanned the dial and there it was. Started listening to the Morning Show and enjoyed the conversational tone. No one was hollering at me trying to sell me stuff I didn't need. Your favorite recent album or artist?. Jason Isbell, Jesse Welles.
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Holding On To History: Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society finds wrecks and learns from them, too
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - “We put the ROV down and in a couple of days of searching we located it and it was just unbelievable to see this train engine in 238 feet of water in Lake Superior.”. Shipwreck hunter Tom Crossmon found the trainwreck of Engine...
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Where's Art: The Artistic Approach to Halloween Happenings
There's just no creepy without creativity. The Halloween season is upon us, and at every spooky gathering there is a strong artistic consideration and flair. The William A. Irvin is once again decked out with ghouls and ghosts for the Haunted Ship experience. Those looking for a scare can still experience the eeriness aboard the Irvin from Thursday-Saturday. Lines may be long in the final few days of the season. Advance tickets are available for purchase through the Haunted Ship website.
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The Brix: Historic Bricks. Elevated Stays. Lasting Experiences
From historic brick-and-timber lofts to thoughtfully designed condos, entrepreneurs Tiegen and Keenan Brickson are creating elevated, carefully crafted, and curated accommodation experiences in Duluth. The final installment of a three-part Duluth’s Destiny entrepreneur series on Tiegen and Keenan Brickson, owners & operators of The Brix, Elevated Stays in Canal Park....
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Junior golfer turns hard work into history
At the start of the golf season, junior golfer Ellie Pierce set an important goal for herself: to break 90. She put in hard work this season to add distance and create a perfect swing plane to hit the ball straighter. The early season hard work paid off when it mattered most.
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Minnesota Ballet Celebrity Dance Challenge returns Friday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Minnesota Ballet’s annual Celebrity Dance Challenge returns Friday night, featuring local celebrities paired with professional dancers. This year, Northern News Now’s Kyre Johnson is one of the contestants. She and the other dancers held a dress rehearsal Thursday night. The fundraiser...
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Salem Lutheran Church hosting October 24 Apple Festival to support community
HERMANTOWN, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- A local baker in Duluth is gearing up for Hermantown's festival celebrating all things apples. For 12 years, the Salem Lutheran church in Hermantown has hosted its very own apple and craft festival. More than 50 vendors will be lining up to sell crafts, baked goods, and...
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Green Visions: "Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong" Wastewater Documentary Screening
On Thursday, October 22nd at the Superior Public Library, folks will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes of wastewater work with a screening of the documentary Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong. The film focuses on a wastewater treatment plant in Maine that's dealing with aging infrastructure, forever chemicals,...
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Community Connection: "Ride the Cyclone" at the New Denfeld Black Box Theater
In the musical Ride the Cyclone, a group of kids get into a roller coaster accident and perish. Whiling away their time in purgatory, each one of them gets a chance to make their case for returning to the realm of the living. On October 22-24, Denfeld High School will...
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Coffee Conversation: DoDuluth showcasing Northland Halloween events
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Spooky season is in full swing around the Northland, with markets, parades, and festive events taking place all across the region. To help everyone keep track of everything going on during the lead-up to Halloween, Jess Worden of DoDuluth stopped by the morning show and spoke about an upcoming addition to the DoDuluth website, which will track all "Trunk-or-Treat" events in the Twin Ports.
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Helen Cody Wetmore in Duluth: The Untold Story of a Businesswoman, Journalist, and Activist
After spending the summer interning with the Education Department at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, I was excited to discover a surprising connection between Buffalo Bill Cody and my new home of Duluth, Minnesota! In the 1890s, Buffalo Bill helped finance a newspaper business in Duluth, where his sister, Helen Cody Wetmore, played an important role.
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‘Oh, What a Night’: Northern News Now wins big at the 2026 Emmy® Awards
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Oh, what a night. And it started on a special note as we celebrated former KBJR Sports Director Tom Hansen, who was inducted into the Upper Midwest Emmy Silver Circle, recognizing his remarkable career in broadcasting, journalism and education. We couldn’t have been happier...
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Broadway at the DECC announces third season lineup in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth is getting another taste of New York entertainment starting next month. Broadway at the DECC returns for its third season on November 11, starting with the classic “Clue.”. “Shucked,” “Cirque Alice” and “A Beautiful Noise” follow throughout the season....