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The Emerald Lady is a home and hub for creativity
A mother and son have transformed their 123-year-old Duluth home into a creative space for art and filmmaking. Clare Cooley and Bodhi Werner moved into the historic house, which they dubbed The Emerald Lady, about 11 years ago. They immediately saw its potential. “It’s like a fairytale house from the...
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This Minnesota Train Ride Rolls Along The Shore Of Lake Superior
Some train rides put you in a glass-topped car with a seat above the tracks and a big view of the biggest lake in the country. Hosts bring snacks and drinks to your booth while the rails follow a historic corridor beside the water. There are rides themed around pizza,...
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‘Good fire’ comes to life in Ojibwe picture book set on Wisconsin Point
A year ago, an intentional fire was set on Lake Superior’s Wisconsin Point with the return of Ishkode, an Ojibwe word meaning “good fire.” Last practiced generations ago, the culturally prescribed burn returns nutrients to the soil and helps native plants thrive while honoring the sacred relationship between the Ojibwe people and the land.
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Historic theaters meet fundraising goal, reopening planned in coming weeks
The West and Alhambra Theaters in Duluth’s Spirit Valley neighborhood are set to reopen in the first two weeks of October thanks to hundreds of dollars in donations. About 650 people donated $394,000 to pay off multiple loans before a September 30 deadline.
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Northern Lights Taverna joins Hermantown chamber and celebrates grand opening
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- A family-owned Greek and Mexican restaurant in Duluth is celebrating a new chapter with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting. Northern Lights Taverna has been serving up Greek and Mexican food since 2025. October 2026, the restaurant also celebrated by joining the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce. Restaurant owners say the mission is to serve tasty food while creating a space where people can enjoy each other’s company and slow down.
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Sweet milestone: UMD bakes 70th anniversary cake for Kirby Student Center
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The smell of buttercream and fresh cake filled the halls of UMD’s Kirby Student Center Thursday morning as crews assembled a massive dessert big enough to feed nearly 1,000 people. The celebration marked 70 years since the student center first opened its doors...
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This Multi-Generation Family-Owned Hole-in-the-Wall Has Been Winning Hearts For Over 60 Years in Cloquet, MN
On the road north through Cloquet, Minnesota, there is a beloved old-school drive-in where the burgers are still hand-pattied, the onion rings are still homemade, and summer does not feel complete without a shake. 🍔. Gordy’s Hi-Hat Drive-Inn has been feeding travelers and locals since 1960, keeping alive the kind...
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Chef Matthew shares his potato cooking tips
The gardening season is coming to an end for the year, and Salem Lutheran Church is hosting a Garden Wrap and Potato Fest to celebrate. The event will feature gardening experts sharing tips and tricks, cooking demonstrations and a chance to taste and vote on a variety of potato dishes.
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West Theatre and Alhambra will remain open after last-minute funds raised
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- The West Theatre and Alhambra in Duluth were facing closure, with a deadline to raise needed funds by Sept. 30. Thanks to local support, the money was raised, and the theaters will live on. Bob Boone, the owner, says financial problems began during the COVID-19 pandemic....
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West Theater & Alhambra at risk of closing if $88,000 isn't raised by September 30
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- What's described as the 'heart of west Duluth' is at risk of closing its curtains for good if $88,000 is not raised by 10 a.m. this Wednesday, September 30. The West Theater and the Alhambra are owned by Bob Boone and sit next door to each other.
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Artist Spotlight: Maija Terrio-Johnson
Hi, my name is Maija, and I’m from Cloquet, Minnesota. I’m a first-year at Augsburg and a social work major. Art is a safe space of mine, and I believe creating is what makes the human experience. I’m still finding my identity as an artist, but I like having fun with the process of the things I make and letting ideas flow as they come. I’d describe my work as bright, colorful, and whimsical. Creating brings me purpose and joy!