If you grew up in the late '80s and early '90s, chances are you remember 'DuckTales.' The animated adventures of the ridiculously wealthy Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie were Disney's first big TV hit in decades, and they made sure the show and its characters were everywhere
April 18, 2013 Superior and Douglas County residents are watching road crews re-vamp Tower Avenue north of Belknap Street this summer, in an effort to update the roadway, which hasn't seen major work since 1935.
April 18, 2013 Just like any metropolitan area, parking is concern in the City of Duluth. Residents wanting to learn more are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, April 25th at the Lake Superior and Lake Michigan Rooms in the Holiday Inn and Suites: 200 W First Street, Duluth. The meeting runs from 8AM - 9AM.
April 18, 2013 Due to the impending storm, the St. Louis County Historical Society is cancelling the “Lunch the History People” presentation scheduled from noon to 1 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot).
April 18, 2013 In all fairness, when severe weather is coming and you hear a siren, even if it is a test, you panic a little. Well, fair warning, the siren will go off today. With all the severe weather you can count on us either live on the radio or updates on the internet to keep you up to date.
April 18, 2013 Not only is soup good food - but apparently it raises a lot of money, too! Officials with the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank are thankful to Twin Ports residents who helped them raise $59,249 at the event that was held April 15th and 16th at The Depot. That dollar amount translates into 242,000 meals for northland residents in need.
April 17, 2013 Every year it's a tradition that people gather and help plant, weed, and whatever the area needs in the Rose Garden at Leif Erickson Park. This year might be a different story because of the late snowfall. One of the perks of helping, free advice for those that have a green thumb.
April 17, 2013 Fitgers 5k Race is upon us again this year. Just like Grandma's Marathon there will be some traffic delays and diversions. Obviously, you can't park or drive by Fitgers the morning of the race, but here is a listing of all the closures and traffic stops for the day.
April 16, 2013 Just got back from serving soup at today's 20th Annual Empty Bowl. Kim Carr our Promotions and Event Director and I go each year, and we have a great time. We both enjoy talking to the people we serve, and everyone who attends has a good time picking out their bowl, and choosing their favorite soups.
In response to the tragic explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon leaving at least 3 dead and injuring at least 130, the staff of Grandma's Marathon in Duluth has issued the following statement:
April 15, 2013 Officials at the scene of the Boston Marathon - where two explosions have gone off - are placing the death count at 12, with nearly 50 injured.
The first of the explosions occurred in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel - a complex that acts as race headquarters - near the finish line
April 15, 2013 BREAKING: Police are investigating reports of explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The hotel that serves as the headquarters for the event is in a state of lockdown, as officials sort out the details
