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Duluth looks to new marketing firm as tourism tax revenue projected to drop

Hotel occupancy was reportedly down 2% over the past six months when compared year-over-year to 2023.

A sign for a restaurant displayed in a window with customers in the background.

Business

Pho'licious opens in former Taste of Saigon spot

The authentic Vietnamese restaurant is under new ownership and management.

Jan 16

Minnesota

Teddy bear rides in wrong car, but reunited with girl with help of Facebook post

The favorite stuffie was lost at the Copper Kitchen in St. Cloud on Sunday, Dec. 30, but by that evening, the bear had been found in Rice.

Dec 31, 2024

A llama sports a Santa hat and scarf at an outdoor petting zoo.

Business

Duluth Winter Village to feature 45 local businesses

The annual outdoor and indoor holiday market is Dec. 7-8 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Dec 3, 2024

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Junkyard Brewing owner Aaron Juhnke tends the bar in the taproom on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Moorhead. Juhnke is pouring a beer for a customer out of one of the taps. He's in his 30s, has blonde hair and a mustache.

Business

Has the craft beer market hit the pint of no return, or is it time to toast new opportunities?

North Dakota, Minnesota craft brewing experts weigh in on the industry's challenges.

Nov 15, 2024

By Helmut Schmidt

Business

Chick-fil-A opens in Duluth

The fast-casual fried chicken restaurant is located next to the Miller Hill Mall.

Nov 13, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Local

Iron River restaurant fined for child labor law violations

Investigators found young workers in hazardous occupations at Pizza Parlor and working longer and later than the law allows.

Nov 13, 2024

By Shelley Nelson

Business

Starbucks introduces holiday drinks for the season

On Thursday, Nov. 7, Starbucks is welcoming the return of its holiday menu.

Nov 6, 2024

By Adria Peters

Business

Fast-casual 'fine fried' chicken coming to West Duluth

Chicken & What, the newest member of the Duluth Grill Family of Restaurants, is preparing to open this winter inside the KornerStore on Central Avenue.

Oct 28, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Business

West Duluth adds new event space

The Tasting Room is located next to the MidCoast Catering Co. commercial kitchen, both owned by The Rambler food truck founder Jonathan Reznick.

Oct 24, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Business

Entrepreneur Fund honors local businesses

Over 200 people turned out for the second annual Entrepreneur Fund Distinction Awards.

Oct 21, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Cocktail bottle inside future bar under construction

Business

Duluth Whiskey Project expands to Lincoln Park

The spirit manufacturer has plans for a new restaurant, cocktail lounge and distillery.

Oct 11, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

A male pedestrian looks in the front window of a coffee shop while walking by it.

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Business

Studio Cafe opens in downtown Duluth

Owner Peter Pascente plans to relocate his creative cafe concept to his 1893 property on First Street within two years.

Oct 1, 2024

By Brielle Bredsten

Business

Noodles & Company opening in Superior

Located at 1624 Belknap St., the Superior store is the 59th location in Wisconsin to offer pasta favorites

Sep 9, 2024

By Shelley Nelson