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1 day ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
A Pine County woman has penned a historical fiction novel set during the Great Hinckley Fire. On September 1, 1894, a firestorm burned a quarter million acres. The flames grew as tall as 4.5 miles high. Over 400 people died.
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1 day ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Ecolibrium3 needs more than a day to celebrate the Earth. They’ve planned a full slate of Earth Week events. Wednesday evening, Eco3 is hosting a LNPK Grocery World Cafe Event. You’re invited to help dream up the Lincoln Park Grocery store is opening summer 2025. There will be free food and drinks at the event. This is at the Lincoln park Community Center from 6 – 8 p.m. Eco3 is also hosting a Sip & Support event on Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works.
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2 days ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Have you ever heard of nature bathing? Mary Morehouse is telling us more about this wellness practice. Forest bathing is a Japanese wellness practice that means taking the forest atmosphere through all of your senses. Insighting Counseling therapist Mary Morehouse explains, “It’s not hiking. It’s not exercise.” All you have to do is find a natural spot. Duluth has plenty of places to go with over 160 natural areas. Enjoy your senses. “Unplug. Put your phone on silent.
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2 days ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Every Tuesday, you can find 70-year-old Becky Ballou Buck volunteering at the Aspirus St. Luke’s Breast Cancer Center. She’s checking in with patients, making calls, helping technicians and there to offer a comforting word. As a six-year survivor of breast cancer herself, Becky brings a tremendous value to the team and patients. Becky didn’t have a family history of breast cancer of any of the risk indicators. Her diagnosis was initially a shock and led to her retirement.
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3 days ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Ahead of Earth Day, Loll Designs donated $5,000 to the Growing Up Chester campaign to support the renovation of the chalet. Over the last 5 years, the donations have totaled over $100 thousand.
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1 week ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Despite widespread economic uncertainty, Minnesota’s economy is still looking strong. According to data released Thursday from Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development of DEED, Minnesota’s Labor Force continues to grow. Employers have added 10,700 jobs in March, which is the largest gain in the last year. The unemployment rate went up by 0.1% from the previous month, which DEED says is because of a wave of people joining the workforce.
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1 week ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Exercise is a key element of living a long and healthy life. How do you get past the obstacles in your way? Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine physician at Aspirus-St. Luke’s, offers some advice for easing back into exercise if you’ve been inactive for a period of time. It’s been said that “sitting is the new smoking”… Do you agree with that? Dr. Dylan: Absolutely. Physical activity is one of the most important parts of living a healthy life.
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1 week ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
A local author shares his inspiration behind his new book inspired by Bayfield. Mark Danger Powers’s new book, The Bayfielders: Ghost Hunt, is based on his adventures growing up in Bayfield. The middle-grade chapter book tells the story of Max, who isn’t one to believe in ghosts, but his buddies Jacob and Frankie have other ideas. Is Bayfield haunted? Marks says you have to decide for yourself as you read the book.
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1 week ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Duluth City Councilor Mike Mayou, who represents the second district, is not seeking reelection. The move will allow Mayou to prioritize his family. His wife was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and they became new parents in October. Mayou took office in January of 2022 at the age of 23. His term on the city council runs through the end of the year. In a statement, Mayou said this: “It is a great honor to serve the City of Duluth and the people of the second district.
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2 weeks ago | 
wdio.com | Megan Graftaas
Pj's rescue is showing us their adoptable puppies all named after breakfast cereal. PJ’s Rescue is finding homes for a litter of 8 puppies, all named after breakfast foods: Cereal, Oatmeal, Bagel, Hashbrown, Toast, Egg, and Omelet. PJ’s Rescue is a volunteer non-profit in Duluth that is dedicated to fostering, rehabilitating, and rehoming rescue dogs and some cats. Explore adoptable pets, including the breakfast brunch, here.
