Northlandia

Welcome to Northlandia: a place to bring your curiosity, because you will find curiosities. Here we celebrate the Northland's distinctive people, places and history. Each episode, we’re joined by our fellow reporters who share the unique and fascinating stories they’ve discovered while exploring the northland. New episodes are released monthly on Tuesdays, which include the reporter’s full article, photos, and sometimes even video. Be sure to check out the column at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia to get the full story. Join us along this journey and discover the extraordinary stories that you just might miss if you're not in the right place, at the right time, ready to step off the beaten path with no rush to return, here in Northlandia.

The Blueberry Muffin Gang From Carlton 08/26/2025

Train Porters' Local Ties Lead to 'Incredible Story' 07/29/2025

Hibbing Museum Celebrates the Start of Busing in the US 07/01/2025

Sparta Sound is a Music Haven 06/03/2025

How Northern Minnesota Aids Study of Ghost-Like Particles 05/06/2025

Inside Duluth's 'Mysterious' Owls Club 04/22/2025

Waters Flow in 3 Directions Near Hibbing 04/08/2025

Snowstorm with 100 MPH Winds Battered Northland 50 Years Ago 03/25/2025

Best Little Family Store South of the Canadian Border 03/11/2025

Skiing Sheikh Prank Pulled by Duluth Shoe Store Owner 02/25/2025

Lake Superior's Largest Fishing Lure Hangs in Duluth 02/11/2025

Did Duluth Namesake Etch on Pine County Rock? 01/28/2025

Laskiainen Lives on in Loon Lake Nearly 90 years 01/14/2025

Reporter, Photographer Posed as Transient Men for Bethel expose in 1953 12/31/2024

Highest Christmas Tree Atop Grain Elevator 12/17/2024

Creepy Dolls Revived by Moose Lake Woman 12/03/2024

Election Results Announced by Great Lakes Steamship in 1896 11/19/2024

How Steve Solkela Became a Gen Z Finnish Polka Comedy Icon 11/05/2024

Famous "Grace" Photograph's Northland Origin 10/22/2024

Communist Leader From Cherry Who Ran For President 10/08/2024

Why Duluth is One of America's Spookiest Spots 09/24/2024

Gnomes on the Iron Range 09/10/2024

Over 1,000 Pets Buried at Abandoned Cemetery 08/27/2024

Burned Down Café Still Standing on Madeline Island 08/13/2024

Iron Range Artist Sent His Work to Eleanor Roosevelt and Others 07/30/2024

Bunker House Ready For Apocalypse 07/16/2024

Clark the Lake Superior Shark 07/02/2024

60. Scuba Diving in Lake Ore-be-gone 06/18/2024

59. Jay Leno Poked Fun at News Tribune's 1990 Racy Ad Cover Up 06/04/2024

58. Java Moose's Weather Reports 05/21/2024