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Clyde Ironworks shutting down restaurant; going all in on events
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Clyde Ironworks has announced a major change to their business. Clyde is closing their restaurant and brewery operations and fully transitioning into a Wedding and Event venue. The change come as demand has grown for their wedding and event operations. Owner Alex Giuliani says that this...
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The Lift’s Boo At The Zoo Sweepstakes
The chill is in the air and the spooky season is upon us. Once again the Lake Superior Zoo is calling on all witches, goblins, Super Heroes, Princesses, Ladybugs and more to come to Boo At The Zoo. The annual tradition is back for the next three Saturdays, October 10, 17, and 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Chum kicks off 2nd annual "Socktober," sock drive to prep for winter
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- Chum has kicked off its 2nd annual "Socktober," in preparation for winter time. After a successful first year, Chum has brought back the month-long sock drive. There are five public drop-off locations across Duluth, including Moyal Royal Market, Wussow's Cafe, Trailfitters, Chick-fil-A, and Life 97.3. Chum also...
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Harbormasters bring barbershop harmonies to Twin Ports
For 73 years, The Duluth-Superior Harbormasters have been keeping an American tradition alive — one four-part a Capella harmony at a time. The group was founded in 1953 after joining the Barbershop Harmony Society, but barbershop chorus dates back to long before the society was even established. Barbershop originated...
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Northern Lights Taverna joins Hermantown chamber and celebrates grand opening
The restaurant also celebrated 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. Northern Lights Taverna has been serving up Greek and Mexican food since 2025. October...
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DuLilith Fest hosts its 2nd annual event with an all-female music lineup
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The 2nd annual DuLilith Festival kicked off in Leif Erickson Park on Saturday, featuring a dozen female Duluth-area musicians. The event is inspired by Lilith Fair, a national tour featuring an all-female lineup of artists in the 1990s. DuLilith Fest brought crowds even in...
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Money Matters: Winterizing your finances
As temperatures begin to drop across the Northland, it may be time to do more than just winterize your home. Financial expert Barry Bigelow says taking a few preventive steps now can help residents avoid costly surprises later. Bigelow recommends starting with simple home maintenance projects that can lower heating...
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Northern Pines Sled Dog Race permanently cancelled after eight years
IRON RIVER, Wis. (KQDS-TV)- After eight years, the Northern Pines Sled Dog Race has announced that the race will not be continuing into the future. Through a Facebook post, organizers of the race said many factors contributed to the decision to permanently cancel the event and that the decision was not easy.
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Locals Can’t Stop Raving About The Comfort Food At This Under-The-Radar Wisconsin Restaurant
If a restaurant has a parking lot full of pickup trucks at eight in the morning, you don’t need a food critic, a star rating, or a recommendation from anyone, because the evidence is already right there in front of you. Hayward Family Restaurant in Hayward, Wisconsin has that...
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The GBA Conversation: An Architect Renovates Her Own Home
I recently sat down with Duluth, Minnesota, architect Rachel Wagner of Just Housing to talk about a project that hits especially close to home: her own house. Built around 1903, the house wasn’t renovated all at once. Wagner bought the home in 2005 and spent roughly the next decade working through a series of projects that included air-sealing, insulation, new windows, foundation improvements, exterior continuous insulation, a rebuilt roof, mechanical upgrades, and a photovoltaic system.
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Coffee Conversation: Lyric Opera of the North celebrating iconic Broadway duo
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Working together, Lyricist Stephen Sondheim and Composer Leonard Bernstein created countless beloved works in the world of musical theatre, many of which are set to be performed for a Northland audience inside Denfeld High School's Auditorium. Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) will soon raise the...
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The Lift tries Amsoil Arena’s new menu items
Amsoil Arena introduced seven new menu items to their concession stands. Fatima Avalos tried them all and shared her thoughts and recommendations. Fried PB&J – Grape jelly and peanut butter on white bread, coated in tempura batter and deep-fried. Mozzarella Planks w/Marinara Sauce – The ultimate cheese-pulling fun! These...
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Bayfield playwright’s original musical takes stage in Washburn
This month, StageNorth in Washburn is putting on “Matchless, an original musical by Bayfield playwright Liz Woodworth. “Matchless” tells the story of Elizabeth “Baby Doe” McCourt Tabor, her daughter Silver Dollar, and Colorado’s Matchless Mine. It explores themes of fortune, scandal, and ruin during the silver boom.
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This Unassuming Minnesota Eatery Has Homemade Pies Locals Keep Talking About
Some places earn their reputation one slice at a time, and the Rustic Inn Cafe in Two Harbors, Minnesota is exactly that kind of place. If you’ve been driving up the North Shore of Lake Superior and wondering where the locals actually eat, well, now you know. Two Harbors...