Mitchell Zimmermann
Multimedia Journalist
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Mitchell Zimmermann joined the KBJR 6//CBS 3 team in June of 2022 as a Multimedia Journalist.
Mitchell moved to Duluth from the Valley of the Sun in Arizona and is already loving the cooler weather!
He graduated from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication with his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication and a minor in Political Science.
Throughout college, Mitchell worked with NBC Nightly News weekend, 12 News – KPNX, PBS NewsHour West and KTAR News, a news-talk radio station in Phoenix.
He has wanted to pursue a career in journalism since high school and has never looked back.
Mitchell loves reality television, going out to small coffee shops and shopping way too much.
If you have any story ideas or tips, send them to mzimmermann@cbs3duluth.com
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Gordy’s Hi-Hat is opening for its 63rd season of serving burgers, onion rings and shakes to Northlanders in Cloquet.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:54 AM CDT
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Irish Pub in Duluth is holding their 17th annual St. Patrick’s Day event.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:16 AM CDT
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Wild State Cider recently moved into a new production facility, allowing them to increase production capacity four-fold.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:43 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
A pair of twin sisters from the South Shore have now competed in the Iditarod at least a dozen times.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:46 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Boat Club Productions opens their first show of the 2023 season this weekend at the Spirit of the North Theatre.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:34 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Hermantown boys hockey team got a big send-off ahead of their trip to the Minnesota State High School League hockey tournament Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:44 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Gordy’s Hi-Hat will open up for the season on March 22 this year.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:29 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann and Larissa Milles
Unionized employees working for the City of Hibbing filed their intent to potentially go on strike earlier this month.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 12:11 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Essentia Health announced Friday that the new Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in downtown Duluth is “98% done.”
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 12:09 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild is hosting a month-long quilt show throughout Lincoln Park.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:33 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Superior/Northwestern Girl’s Hockey Team is making their first trip to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association State Tournament for the first time since 2006.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:16 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
A local tattoo shop is hoping to boost business even more by welcoming in more customers who want to get new ink.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:32 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Northern Waters Smokehaus will take over the former location of Amazing Grace Café in Canal Park.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 8:21 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann and Hayley Raatsi
The County of Ashland has declared U.S. Highway 2 and State Highway 13 North impassable Thursday morning.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Native trees to Northeastern Minnesota could be to blame for warmer temperatures than the rest of the state.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 12:27 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
A group of parents and students stood outside Cloquet High School Tuesday morning to protest what they allege is a patter of bullying within the schools.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 8:19 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Wisconsin School Bus Driver Appreciation Week recognizes the brave men and women that transport kids to and from school each day.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 1:25 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Students at Lincoln Park Middle School participated in “One Book One Day” to honor Black History Month.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:10 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Duluth Sport Show is back in the Northland featuring live shows, exhibits and local vendors this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Minnesota Representative Angie Craig was assaulted in her Washington D.C. apartment Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The 24th annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour began Thursday morning in Carlton County just after sunrise Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 12:26 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Duluth Candy Co. has created new treats just for Valentine’s Day.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:43 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Leaders at one elementary school in Duluth are advocating to make sidewalks safer for students.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
A Duluth fat biking and Nordic skiing group is working to get more women outdoors during the coldest months of the year.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Duluth City Council approved almost $600,000 for the city to buy more road salt this season.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:27 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Laural Schultze, the owner of Lauralloons in Duluth, is twisting up rose bouquets just in time for the February holiday.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:08 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is just days away, but one important event has to happen first: vet checks.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:20 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Lake Superior Ice Festival kicks off this weekend, but there’s some changes due to a warmer than average January.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:46 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Students at Superior Middle School are taking donations to help the Douglas County Humane Society.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:31 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The University of Minnesota Duluth has a new champ on campus; the school’s dance team.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 11:13 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
A Duluth ballroom dance studio is opening its doors to anyone who wants to try out partner dancing this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 7:44 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
A woman died early Saturday morning after colliding with a semi-truck on Highway 23 near Hinckley, Minnesota State Patrol said.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:28 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Events are planned all across Duluth to honor the civil rights icon and his legacy.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:06 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Duluth Boy Scout, Isaac Ortman marked his 1,000th night sleeping outdoor Friday.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 7:31 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Minnesota’s healthcare marketplace is putting out a scam warning just as open enrollment ends January 15.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 12:33 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Duluth Fire Department is taking steps to stamp out cancer among their ranks for Firefighter Cancer Awareness month.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:34 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Saving money this new year is a top goal of many Americans and many Northlanders.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:38 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Northland gyms see more people hit the exercise machines each January, but you don’t necessarily need a membership to stay fit this year.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:41 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Eating healthier is a top priority each New Year, and a St. Luke’s expert says there are simple ways to make it happen.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 7:34 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Breaking bad habits are top of mind when it come to New Year’s resolutions, especially cutting back on drinking or eating junk food.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 9:28 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
New Year’s resolutions seem to be on Northlanders minds this year, and one of them is strengthening relationships.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:21 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced this week they plan to offer free coffee each Thursday in January.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 12:48 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Mayor of Bayfield, WI said the cruise line won’t make a stop at its port next summer.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 12:26 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
At Sara’s Table is celebrating their 20th anniversary in Duluth with a cookbook on the menu.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 10:22 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) is asking Northlanders to donate their Christmas trees for their annual “treecycling.”
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 7:57 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Multiple crews responded to a blaze early Wednesday morning that destroyed a trailer in Canosia Township.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 12:40 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
The Duluth Salvation Army got a meaningful toy donation Monday despite small donations from Red Kettle program.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 11:55 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Presents and parties are usually on the list during the holiday season, and those holiday parties need flashy food to get guests fed.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 11:36 AM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
Voting for the 2022 Duluth area Christmas Lighting Challenge opened to the public this week.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:37 PM CST
|By Mitchell Zimmermann
In Duluth, the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association, or DAHA, is trying to produce the next generation of hockey stars.
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