FOOD & DRINK
Animal Allies offering adoption discount for older dogs
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - An animal shelter in the Northland is bringing pets and people together with a special sale. Animal Allies is offering a 50 percent deal for dogs one year and older. According to leaders at Animal Allies, the shelter currently has 20 dogs in their care and can care for up to 27.
Duluth Public Schools Warn Against Dangerous TikTok trend
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth Public School leaders are warning parents about a dangerous TikTok trend. The school district wants to remind everyone that the district has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to sexual assault. In a notice sent to parents and students, the district says they...
Duluth’s Best Bread is expanding to Superior
The family-owned French-German bakery opened its first store in 2015 in Lincoln Park and its second store in 2022 downtown. Like their downtown Duluth store, this will be a bakery-cafe where people can sip on an authentic Italian-style espresso and eat a croissant, or pick up fresh baguettes for the day. The bakery is serving its entire product line of French-German baked goods.
A local photographer’s draw to Duluth
When Outside Magazine called Duluth “the best town in America” in 2014, Tanner Hermes was sold. “In the search for trying to find a place that matched the lifestyle we had in Seattle, ran across an article in Outside Magazine where Duluth was rated the best outdoor town in America,” Hermes said.
Put Down the Coffee Mug, Here’s What a Gardener Really Wants for Mother’s Day
Many mamas have learned to not have high hopes when it comes to Mother’s Day gifting—to be honest a thoughtful drawing and any handmade gesture makes my heart full. While an undisturbed quiet afternoon tinkering around the garden beds might be the ultimate gift for some, perhaps you might consider adding a few accessories to go along with that outdoor restorative escape. Whether you are a mama, know a mama, or want to tell a mama she’s loved—here are some of my fave garden gifts worth giving (even if it’s just for yourself).
Art and history come together in ‘Fur Trade Nation: an Ojibwe’s Graphic History’
On the outskirts of Two Harbors just north of Duluth artist Carl Gawboy sits in an overstuffed leather chair inside his light-filled studio. He’s sharing his space with a rack of young plants his wife Cindy has started in anticipation of spring planting. Half a dozen of Gawboy’s watercolor paintings line the walls.
‘Dance TV’ hitting the stage at Zeitgeist Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A group of Duluth dancers are hitting the stage this Thursday with upbeat music and fun routines. “Dance TV” is a high-energy show based on shows like “Hairspray” and “American Bandstand”. The show is a live theatrical experience that...
Insomnia Cookies Grand Opening Makes Late-Night Treats Available to UMD Students
DULUTH, Minn. — Insomnia Cookies opened its first location in Duluth today, bringing late night treats to UMD students and the community. And it’s not too late to check out the grand opening and satisfy your cravings with a free cookie! The chain is open until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 a.m. all other days.
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