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The Big Top Chautauqua returns to Mt Ashwabay for its 35th year

The Big Top Chautauqua returns for its 35th year

06/17/2021 10:07 AM

Music and entertainment returns to the Big Top Chautauqua, near Bayfield this summer. The schedule is packed with 50 shows, and the first kicks the season off on June 18.

FILE - The last Essentia Health Fitness Expo was in 2019.

Grandma's Marathon events kick off Thursday

It's official: The Minnesota State Fair will happen

Glensheen Beer Garden features local breweries

More tours now available at Split Rock Lighthouse

Happy 80th, Bob Dylan: Revisiting his Northland Roots

Bob Dylan has been called "America's Greatest Songwriter." He turns 80 years old on Monday. And his story began in the North Country.

Music returns for Bayfront Country Jam

Bayfront Country Jam returns to Duluth on Friday, July 2. Headlining this summers event is country legend, Aaron Tippin.

3rd Annual Bayfront Country Jam will be held on Friday, July 2 at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth.

Electric Fetus Duluth permanently closing

The Electric Fetus is closing its downtown Duluth location.

ABC's new 'Women of the Movement' about Emmett Till's mother

Chester Creek Concert Series to return in June

Magic of Storytelling campaign brings books to Douglas County

Two schools in Douglas County received hundreds of new books on Tuesday as part of the Magic of Storytelling campaign.

Homegrown continues on Saturday with Bad Vegans

We welcomed Homegrown group Bad Vegans to the WDIO studio on Saturday. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the festival and performers.

Homegrown Music at WDIO: Trash Cats and Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Homegrown Music Festival was held virtually. WDIO News got in on the fun with musicians performing during our newscasts. The Trash Cats joined us on Monday, and Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners performed on Tuesday.

Facebook board upholds Trump suspension

Facebook's quasi-independent Oversight Board has voted to permanently ban former President Donald Trump's account after it was suspended four months ago for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Former Pres. Trump released a video reacting to insurrection at the Capitol.

Early taste of MN State Fair coming in three weeks

Homegrown at WDIO: Wes Hadrich and the music of Woodblind

It'll soon be time to gear up for the MN State Fair again.

MN State Fair appears to be a go

A 114-year-old Nebraska woman becomes the oldest living American.

114-year-old Nebraska woman becomes oldest living American

Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 pilot, dead of cancer

As Hollywood productions pick up again, film tax credit bills could bring filmmakers to MN

An update on the 2021 Oscars

Caitlyn Jenner adds celebrity to run for California governor

Katey Sagal's new role inspired by Erin Brockovich

Caitlyn Jenner considers run for California governor

Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dead at 50

Tiger Woods was speeding before crashing SUV, sheriff says

Other News

Protests continue at Minnesota Line 3 oil pipeline project

Opponents of the Enbridge Energy Line 3 oil pipeline project continue to protest in front of an Enbridge equipment site. 31 people were arrested.

Wisconsin high court strikes down incapacitated driver law

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down a state law allowing for blood samples to be taken without a warrant from suspected drunken drivers who are incapacitated.

Participate in the Crowd Hydrology project in Duluth

Do you love being outside? The NRRI is asking for the public to help monitor water levels of Duluth's waterways and streams by texting data from the 19 gauges in the area.

There are 19 ruler gauges around Duluth.

New Duluth flag to be raised this month

The City of Duluth has begun distributing stickers of the city's new flag ahead of an official flag-raising ceremony later this month.

The new Duluth flag was designed by Blane Tetreault.

Proposed rezoning in Duluth's Woodland neighborhood has residents concerned

The City of Duluth Planning Commission has voted to rezone a portion of privately-owned land in Duluth's Woodland neighborhood, but residents are concerned about the environmental impact of the rezoning.

GDC announces line-up for Movies in the Park

Mark your calendars, Movies in the Park will return to Leif Erikson Park this summer.

Big donation for the Lake County Humane Society

Miller Hill Subaru presented a record setting check to Lake County Humane Society, from the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Campaign.

Memorial Day events across the Northland

There are a number of events planned across the Northland this Memorial Day to commemorate the men and women who died while serving their country. We have a list on the Community Events page at WDIO.com.

New flag flying over Lakehead Constructors

Next time you cross the Bong Bridge between Duluth and Superior, keep an eye out for the new American Flag flying over Lakehead Constructors.

Pace of COVID-19 vaccinations picks up in Minnesota

Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rate has accelerated after several weeks of sluggish numbers. The state pace remained above 40,000 shots a day.

Good Morning Northland

Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa in Duluth is holding their grand opening today. The holistic health center offers a number of services that haven't been offered in the area before.

We all know that exercise is good for all of us, and it is important for the furry members of our family as well. Join Meterologist Brandon Weathers each morning for the Walking with Weathers forecast.

Hello potential loving home! My name is Moose and I am a 15 pound, grey and white, Main Coon who is about 10 years old.

Duluth City Hall was closed temporarily due to a widespread power outage Wednesday.

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