FOOD & DRINK
Palestinian restaurant opens in former space of New London Cafe
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A new Palestinian restaurant opened for the first time on Friday. Falastin moved into the space where New London Cafe was in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. The restaurant includes Palestinian cuisine like shawarma, falafel, tabbouleh, and more. Originally a pop-up, the restaurant opened after...
Mother’s Day Brunch at Silos restaurant in Pier B Hotel and Resort
Today, families were preparing breakfast in bed for mom. However, the Silos restaurant at Pier B wanted to treat moms to an all-out Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Moms could enjoy a delicious meal with prime short rib, omelets, peeling and eating shrimp, and also bottomless mimosas. Doug Dalager the...
Dunbar Floral & Gifts Ready For Last Minute Mother’s Day Shoppers
DULUTH, Minn. — Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Before the rush begins, a local flower shop is prepared with interesting arrangements and gifts. Mother’s Day celebrates the love we have not just for our moms but grandmothers, aunts and other mother figures. One way to make the mothers in our lives feel joyful and appreciated is the gift of flowers. Dunbar Floral & Gifts General Manager Amy Skogstad is a former chef and put down her cooking knives and picked up scissors for flowers instead. She says Mother’s Day customers are ready for the bursts of bright color that only Spring can bring. One particular flower is the top pick.
Chalstrom’s Bait and Tackle Shop Busy Ahead of Fishing Opener
DULUTH, Minn. — Chalstrom’s was a popular spot for bait and tackle this week as anglers get ready for the Minnesota Fishing Opener. In the land of 10,000 lakes, the fishing opener is an unofficial holiday for Minnesotans. Chalstrom’s has just about everything one needs before hitting the...
Growing Duluth Expands Offerings Of Spring Plants
DULUTH, Minn. — A local gardening business is expanding their offerings starting on Friday. Growing Duluth opened in September of 2023 originally selling growing supplies, house plants, and micro-greens. But they were always getting asked; are you going to sell spring plants? Well, that question has been answered. The store now offers a variety of outdoor plants all in different sizes from zinnias, petunias, different vegetables, and herbs. And the outdoor plants are here just in time for the season.
Dreams Come True's one last dance
Our dancers competed in the last Competition of the Season this weekend, at Celebration Talent Regionals at the DECC in Duluth. There were almost 500 total routines competed and 10 different dance studios across the northland and surrounding states. They will perform these routines one last time at their Spring Show Friday May 17th at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday May 18th at 6:00pm. The rest of the dance studio will be performing in two more shows Saturday May 18, and Sunday May 19, at 1:00pm....
National Train Day celebration held at Lake Superior Railroad Museum
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It was all aboard for some train enthusiasts in Duluth Saturday. The Lake Superior Railroad Museum held its annual National Train Day celebration. This year’s event commemorates 155 years since the completion of the transcontinental railroad and offered a full day of events.
Duluth students compete in burger cook-off
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- The competition was juicy as high school students from across the region went head-to-head, in a burger cook-off. On Thursday, students from Duluth, Rock Ridge, and Cook County showed off their culinary skills at the first ever “Northeastern Minnesota High School Cook-Off.”. The...
A Look Back At ‘Simply Superior,’ And Owen Polifka Performs At A Venue Near You
On May 20, WPR is will change with the premiere of two new networks — “WPR News” and “WPR Music.” The new offerings include expansion of some shows and changes to others, including the end of “Simply Superior.” The regional news and features will continue, however, in new “Morning Edition” segments produced by host Robin Washington.
Wild State Cider Takes Drinks To Different Forms, Debuting At Anniversary Party
DULUTH, Minn. — Wild State Cider is launching a new take on one of their flagship drinks just in time for their anniversary party. Hazy Pink Pineapple Cider has now taken slushy form. The slushy is made with cider and tropical fruit including dragon fruit. The new drink will make its debut at Camp Wild State, the store’s 5th birthday party.
Duluth East Students Perform “Spelling Bee” Musical
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth East Theatre Program is putting on a spring musical that is getting even audience members involved in the fun. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is a comedic musical that centers around six students who compete in a spelling championship. Audience members...
GMN Sketch: James
Each morning, Good Morning Northland likes to showcase the artistic talents of our young viewers, with the GMN Weather Sketch. Good Morning Northland would like you to send in your Weather Sketch. Draw a picture and send it to:. WDIO-TV WEATHER SKETCH. P.O. Box 16897. Duluth, MN 55816-0897. Join the...
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