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• Fond du Lac Community College raises money for scholarships with indigenous dishes
  The annual Food for Thought event at Fond du Lac Community College cooks up indigenous dishes as the tickets raise money to benefit student scholarships. Kate Mason, the Chair of the FDLTCC Foundation, looks forward to […]
• That’s Old News: Vikings face the Rams in the playoffs
  The headline reads like this news is only a few days old, but this story is from 25 years ago. Although it ended with the same result. Vikings fans cheered on their team at Mr. D’s […]
• What’s Brewing: Ice bocce in Moose Lake
  Moose Lake Brewing pours a lot more than beer. They also pour into the local community. On Jan. 25, they’ll do that through an ice bocce tournament benefiting the Moose Lake Fire Department. Up to 32 […]
• Buddy Holly tribute concert to raise funds for Duluth Armory
  The Duluth Armory has hosted some of America’s most famous musicians, including Buddy Holly. He brought the Winter Dance Party tour to Duluth on January 31, 1959. Holly would die just three days later in a […]
• Embracing Laugh Lines and Turbulence
  Two local ladies created a podcast that encourages other 50+ women to embrace their laugh lines and thrive through whatever turbulence life provides. Gina Ramsey and Debbie Turrise’s Laugh Lines and Turbulence podcast launched in August […]
• Duluth Butcher competing for $25,000 in the Qualifier Meat Cutting Competition
  In Texas Roadhouse’s Qualifier Meat Cutting Competition, one Duluth butcher is getting ready to compete for a grand prize of $25,000 dollars. Dan Willeck is currently in Texas where the meat cutting competition takes place. He’s […]
• Northland Figure Skating Competition showcases art and athleticism
  Hundreds of ice skaters from the region and beyond are coming to Duluth this weekend. They will give it their all in the 45th Annual Northland Figure Skating Competition. You’re invited to watch and celebrate the […]
• How taking vacations can improve your health
  In today’s day and age it’s hard to take time away from work. But, what you might not know is that going on vacation is actually very healthy for you. University of Minnesota professor Carrie Oelberger […]
• Destination Duluth demonstrates ‘Life Up North’
  Destination Duluth believes there are four reasons why “Life Up North” is just better: It’s the water. It’s the land. It’s the light. It’s the people. “Life Up North” is the nonprofit’s new focus, with an […]
• History Theatre brings Dorothy Molter’s story to the stage
  History Theatre is about to open their one woman show featuring Ely’s one and only Dorothy Molter. ‘The Root Beer Lady’ play starts with meeting up with Molter in her home in the Boundary Waters as […]
• Duluth premiere of “Where the Wind Takes You”
  Duluth filmmaker Ryan Rumpca’s latest work is called “Where the Wind Takes You.” It follows an Ely native, Peter Schurke, on a sailing adventure through Svalbard, about 600 miles north of Norway. The short adventure film […]
• Weekend Wrap: Snow play
  We finally got the snow many of us have been waiting to see. It freshened up our lawns, the trails, and of course, the trees. Like The Lift on Facebook and follow on Instagram to share your photos next weekend. […]
• Shining a light on handwashing
  With illness going around, the “science siblings” are shining a light on the importance of handwashing. Paige and Adam Jacobson explained that germs “are a microscopic organisms or tiny particles that live on a person’s skin.” […]
• Sustainable goals for 2025
  Sustainable goals are a good category to have for the new year, and April Hepokoski can help with some ideas. She founded Zero Waste Duluth, an online group that encourages each other to find eco-friendly solutions […]
• Pulling wedding decorations out of The Vault
  Decor is a crucial aspect of your big day and has the power to really personalize your wedding. You don’t need to design it alone or even buy it. You can pull a few pieces out […]
• More than just planners: True North Weddings
  True North Weddings is a Duluth-based wedding planner, offering local expertise to help couples fully realize their wedding day dream. Wedding planners, like Caitlin Peters, are there to support the couple throughout their engagement journey and […]
• Say yes to the dress trends of 2025
  Bella Rose Bridal in Duluth is celebrating 10 years in business in 2025, and they stay on top of the trends. Owner Misty Matson pointed to Boho styles with removable sleeves, basque waistlines, subtle side cutouts, […]
• Setting up the biggest Duluth Wedding Show at the DECC
  Saturday’s Duluth Wedding show is going on record as their biggest wedding show ever, with 130+ vendors attending. This year marks the 37th annual Duluth Wedding show it’s taking place from 10:00am-2:00pm at the DECC. The […]
• How to improve your balance
  Brigette Williams of Living Balanced shares an exercise that can help to improve your balance. Single leg deadlift Start in a v-stance. Make sure all your weight is on your front leg, as you put the […]
• What’s Brewing: A spritz for Dry January
  Thousands of Americans are giving up alcohol for the month. Even bars are getting in on the Dry January trend. The Spirit Room in Superior is offering a mocktail-forward menu. Lindsey Graskey demoed one of those […]