Duluth's Best Neighborhoods For Trick-Or-Treating In 2026

We've collected the top recommendations around Duluth to help you plan out your Halloween night this year!

$10.1 million contract awarded to clean up contaminated sediment in Superior Bay

$10.1 million contract awarded to clean up contaminated sediment in Superior Bay.

Brew at the Zoo offers adults-only Halloween event in Duluth

Brew at the Zoo offers adults-only Halloween event in Duluth.

Banning State Park to close for construction starting Nov. 9

Banning State Park to close for construction starting Nov. 9.

Increased Security for Campus Apartment Entry

All on-campus apartments recently upgraded to UCard access for exterior doors, switching from the older-school keyed entry system. “It’s always been in the plan,” said Ben Thompson, Associate Director for Housing Maintenance and Custodial Operations at UMD. The move follows the same process that happened to the residence halls three or four years ago. “The goal was to have it done before the academic year started, but [we] ran into a few snags,” said Thompson.

St. Louis County prepares for midterm elections

City by City: Hermantown, Iron Range, Duluth

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The annual Taste of Hermantown event is returning on Thursday, October 22. That will kick off at 5p.m. at the AAD Shrine building. Guests will be treated to dishes and drinks made by local restaurants. Tickets are $20-dollars, though kids under 10 will eat for free. Those tickets are availible online or at the door. Funds from the event will support the Hermantown Legacy Fund.

Boil water advisory issued for parts of Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Some residents in Duluth’s upper Woodland and Kenwood neighborhoods should boil drinking and cooking water until further notice after a brief but significant drop in water pressure, city officials said. Residents in the affected area should bring water to a full, rolling boil...

Vendors and resources gather at Damiano Center for Community Connect event

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- The Damiano Center opened its doors today for the annual Donna Howard community connect event and welcomed a variety of resources in one place. Organizations like Medicaid, Bridgewater Health, and Safe Haven were on hand to educate community members and connect them with services. Attendees could...

Hammond Avenue Is Getting Ready For Another Huge Halloween Night

Discover why Hammond Avenue in Superior has become a major Halloween destination for Northland families and trick-or-treaters.

Attendees escorted out after Hermantown unanimously passes Minnesota Power transmission line

HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Hermantown City Council passed the environmental review for Minnesota Power’s transmission line, which would power Google’s proposed data center in the city. The unanimous vote caused upset among attendees, causing some to be escorted out of Hermantown City Hall by police. Transmission...

Duluth families rally in support of school referendum

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth families rallied outside an elementary school Wednesday, urging voters to support three referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. Two questions would raise property taxes to financially support Duluth schools. A third question is a statewide constitutional referendum that would increase state funding per student without raising taxes.

Duluth Salvation Army updates assistance registration timeline

The Duluth Salvation Army is moving up holiday assistance registration for 2026, with online sign-ups opening October 24 and all registration closing November 13. The new schedule covers help with Toys for Tots and Christmas dinner. Community Engagement Director Cyndi Lewis says the change aims to improve efficiency while ensuring families don’t miss the earlier registration window this holiday season.

Twin Cities businesswomen tour Duluth development projects and sites

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Women in the Development industry had the chance to check out some projects in Duluth today. Nearly 40 women from the Twin Cities and Duluth area toured current and potential projects across town showcasing what the area has going on, and what it could be in the future.

This Superior Mansion Has Stories Of Ghosts, Children, And Phantom Cigar Smoke

Learn about the ghost stories surrounding Fairlawn Mansion and its upcoming Victorian séance experience on October 24.

Superior councilor proposes changes to April water utility ballot question

SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A Superior city councilor is proposing changes to the wording of an April ballot question about the city acquiring the privately owned water utility operated by Superior Water, Light & Power. The question asks whether voters would support the city acquiring the utility and...

Douglas County farmer loses two dogs to rare fungal disease

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. — A Douglas County farmer is warning other pet owners after losing two livestock guardian dogs to blastomycosis, a disease she said she had never heard of before. Kelsey Prihoda’s dogs, Bridget and Wilma, worked on her hobby farm in Lake Nebagamon. Both died of the...

Democrat Angela Stroud focuses on state school funding for property tax relief in Assembly race

Comprising the Greater Superior and Douglas County area, Wisconsin’s 73rd Assembly District was for years a Democratic seat until redistricting led to the election of Republican Angie Sapik in 2022. It was redrawn again after that, and after Sapik decided not to seek re-election in 2024, it was won by Democrat Angela Stroud, who beat Republican Frank Kostka.

Look Up! F-16 Fighter Jets Are Headed For A Northland Football Game

The 148th Air National Guard is conducting training across the Northland this week, with increased F-16 activity expected in the skies.

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,...