4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (287+ words) A local business is bringing the community together this weekend to support veterans through fitness, family activities, and fundraising. All Star Nutrition in Duluth will host its first local Sweat for Vets event on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (818+ words) The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago. But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (196+ words) Iron River, Wisconsin may be small, but it has everything you need: A grocery store, gas station, and post office. Now, add coffee shop to the list. A coffee lover, Jennifer Goeden opened Sweet Spruce Coffee in February 2025 after moving…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (304+ words) From silks and hammocks to aerial hoops, Northern Lights Aerial Studio is giving people of all experience levels the chance to try something new while building strength and confidence. The Duluth area studio offers a variety of classes throughout the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (132+ words) Halloween is fast approaching, and one staple of spooky season in the Northland is the Duluth Haunted Ship. Every year, the William A. Irvin is decked out with elaborate sets, lights, and props, and populated by actors in costumes and makeup....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (479+ words) Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors crafted several specialty beers for the Minnesota State Fair, focusing on unique flavors and crowd favorites. The Lift visited the brewery’s lab to learn how these “specialty sips” are developed for the fair. The…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (378+ words) GMN’s Sierra Naess joined Emily Ford, the head gardener at Glensheen, for a hands on look at the historic estate’s vibrant flower gardens and a lesson in creating the perfect bouquet. Ford, who has worked at Glensheen for 10 years, said…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (117+ words) The Great Lakes Aquarium’s beloved Giant Pacific Octopus, Fitzgerald, died Wednesday after reaching the end of her healthy life expectancy. Staff had been monitoring Fitzgerald since she laid eggs in October 2025 and noticed she was entering senescence, the natural end-of-life…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) 50 years ago, a group retraced a voyageur fur trade route from Montreal to Duluth. On Monday, August 24th that group reunited at Park Point to celebrate their journey. The 1976 Bicentennial Canoe Expedition was sponsored by the city of Duluth to mark…...