March 8th is International Women’s Day
The Day Celebrates the Advancement of Women
March 8th is International Women’s day
Author: Adam Jagunich
Warm Weather Impacts Tourism in the Northland
Some Areas Worse Than Others
The Apostle island ice caves and the ice roads to the Madeline islands are some of Bayfield’s biggest draws for tourists, but this year the temperatures didn’t get cold enough for the ice roads to form.
Bayfield Winterfest Kicks Off
It's A 3 Day Event From Friday To Sunday
The Bayfield WinterFest kicked off Friday.
Duluth Rehab Center Celebrates Ten Years
Residential Program Lasts 13 Months
A faith-based center for drug and alcohol rehab is celebrating a major milestone today.
World-Renowned Explorer Talks About Climate Change
Will Steger Has Spent His Life Exploring the Arctic
When you explore the arctic for decades, you tend to learn a thing or two about the environment.
UMD Talks Budget Plans For 2016-2017 Academic Year
UMD has a current deficit of $4.3 million, but school leaders feel the university is making great strides since the school had a $12 million deficit as recent as 2014. The school continues to move forward and the big goal is to make sure all the voices and opinions are fairly represented.
Duluth Police: Home Burglaries Are Down
Home burglaries are down this year, with 48 burglaries reported so far in 2016, according to officials with the Duluth Police Department.
Animal Allies Offers Youth Camp To Raise Funds
Animal Allies has been putting its best paw forward for 60 years. Now, the organization will be putting on a youth camp to educate children on healthy pet relationships — all while funding operations of the shelter.
Minnesota Power Unveils New Hybrid Truck
More Energy Efficient, More Environmentally-Friendly
Minnesota power is putting hybrid energy technology to use with a new truck added to their fleet.
Iron Range Youth Conference Held in Tower
430 Students Gathered for Meeting
Around 430 students could be seen at the 21’st annual Iron Range Young Leader’s Make a Difference Conference held at Fortune Bay Resort in Tower Minnesota.
Fashion Designer Speaks at Woodland Hills
Speaks to At-Risk Youth About the Fashion Industry
A Fashion Designer spoke to at risk Youth to give them a glimmer of hope.
Twin Ports School Recognized for High Academic Achievement
Northern Lights Elementary Receives Award
Northern Lights Elementary school in Superior is receiving a School of Recognition Award for the fourth year in a row.
Fire Rips Through Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Damage Estimated At $900,000
An early morning fire heavily damaged the historic Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Duluth Thursday morning — a church that has grown to be a fixture in the community.
UMD Students Inspire Local Youth
Children Living at SONA Visit UMD Campus
Some local kids got the chance to live the college life Wednesday!
Willis Clan Performing At Boat Show
The Willis Clan is in the Northland. They’re a family of musicians, dancers, and artists who traveled from Nashville, Tennessee, to participate in the Duluth Boat Show this weekend.
Special Report: Living Deaf Part 1
Some of us never think twice when we hear the dreadful alarm blare, forcing us out of bed or the smoke detector sound off for a fire. But there are many individuals around the region thriving without these sounds.
KYN: True North Color Lab
True North Color Lab has been bringing great photos to life for more than 65 years, but it hasn’t always been easy.
Tiny Towns Part 1: Biwabik
Located near the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters canoe Area, Biwabik is surrounded by natural beauty and has a mountain town feel.
Downtown Duluth Hospital Hosts Fundraiser
Event Lasts Through Thursday
The lobby at St. Luke’s looked a little bit like a store in the mall Wednesday.
Arrowhead Bus Line Connects North Shore to Twin Ports
Connects Grand Marais to Duluth By Bus
Thanks to the new Multimodal Transportation Center in Duluth, bus service to and from the North Shore is a lot easier.
The Energy Drink Trend
Redbull, Monster and Rockstar. These drinks have become a go–to for consumers looking to get a quick boost of energy, but should you be concerned about the ingredients inside these cans?
Special Report: Investigating Energy Drinks
Drinking strong coffee or a caffeinated soda used to be the most popular ways to get a quick energy boost. That all started changing about 15 years ago when the most well known energy drinks started appearing on U.S. markets. Now energy drinks is a multi–billion dollar industry.
Hockey Day Minnesota Recap
Northeastern Minnesota’s love of hockey was on display in Duluth on Saturday.
MnDOT Commissioner Hosts Roundtable In Duluth
Charles Zelle Concerned For The Future Of Transportation
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Charles Zelle, held a presentation at the new DTA Center Thursday.
Northland Sees Lowest Gas Prices Since 2009
The national trend of falling gas prices has many Northlanders excited to fill up their tanks.
Nathan Schroeder Takes The Beargrease Win
Nathan Schroeder collected his 4th Beargrease title early Wednesday morning. The father of three and Northland native was welcomed by a large audience of on-lookers at the finish line.
Beargrease Racers Get A Victorious Welcome
The Beargrease Dog Sled Race drew a large attendence of on-lookers this Wednesday morning. Early birds got together to catch a glimpse of the mushers and cheer them on as sled dog teams crossed the finish line.
Vi’s Pizza – Five Generations of Pizza Tradition
Family Pizza in the Iron Range
When you think of the Iron Range, you may think of many things, but pizza might not be one of those things.
Twins Caravan Makes Stop In Hayward
The Minnesota Twins Caravan stopped in Hayward Thursday. The caravan came fully loaded with players Joe Mauer, Bert Blyleven and Glen Perkins.
Struggling Hayward School Dist. Turns To Tax Payers
The Hayward School District is out of money and the only way out, officials say, is a referendum. The referendum will ask voters to approve nearly $3 million above the state-mandated operating revenue limit starting next school year and continuing for future years. This part of the money is to restore teachers and programs.
Bayfield Tourism Still Hurting From Soft Winter
Bayfield’s economy thrives off of tourism, and although its peak season is in the summer, tourists visit the ice caves and Apostle Islands when the lake freezes over. But this season has been a real damper.
Wisconsin Art Board Pays Visit to Superior
Superior’s arts community showed off all their hard work Tuesday when the Wisconsin Arts Board’s executive director and assistant director came for their annual visit.
Duluth Bed and Breakfast Ranks Number One in Nation
A.G. Thomson House Receives Huge Recognition
A B&B in Duluth has received a huge honor by one of the world’s top travel websites.
Free Tax Preparation Begins at Community Action Duluth
Free Tax Preps for Low and Middle Incomes
For households with low or medium income, tax season can be an expensive and draining time of year.
EMS Conference Held at the DECC
New Helicopter on Display
The annual arrowhead Emergency Medical Services conference and expo is being held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
New Plan to Help Minnesotans Manage Student Loans
Program Aimed to Help Students Better Their Credit Score
A new program is available for Minnesota student loan borrowers who may by struggling to manage paying back their debt.
Supporters Excited for Bernie Sanders Coming to Duluth
Sanders Rally Scheduled on Tuesday
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders is coming to Duluth on Tuesday,
KYN: Anglers Bar and Grill
Going Strong Since 1977
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we look at a family owned bar and grill that’s been going strong since 1977.
Cowbell Event Raises Money For Northern Lights Foundation
Northern Lights hosts seventh annual cowbell event
A night of music and entertainment, with everyone chanting for “more cowbell”.
Sen. Bakk Attends Silver Bay Town Hall For Miners
The city of Silver Bay has been hit hard by the mining crisis, so state officials came together Wednesday to listen and learn about the serious effects of the local mine going idle.
Renovations Coming to Chambers Grove Park
Enhancements Come After 2012 Flood
After the Northland Flash Flood of 2012, Chambers Grove Park was never fully restored, but that will soon be changing.
Gov. Walker Rolls Out Affordable Education Package at UWS
Legislative Package Would Help Former, Current Students
The carpet was rolled out for Governor Scott Walker on the campus of UWS Tuesday evening. The topic — college affordability and his plan to make it happen.
Duluth City Council Sets 2016 Legislative Priorities
Monday Marks First City Council Meeting Of The Year
The city council is gathering to set resolutions for Duluth’s priorities for the 2016 legislative session.
Leah Gustafson’s Murder — A Decade Later
Mother, Father Police Chief Reflect
In an exclusive interview, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger sat down with Leah Gustafson’s mother and father, as well as Superior Police Chief Nick Alexander — to reflect on the night of Leah’s murder 10 years ago, and also talk about healing and even forgiveness.
Lake Superior Watershed Symposium
Environmental experts descended on UMD Wednesday to discuss the future of the Lake Superior Watershed.
Northland Women Get Shopping Tips For Heart Health
Ten Northland women got a tour of the Burning Tree Road Super One in Duluth Wednesday to get heart healthy.
Aurora’s Last Grocery Store to Close Wednesday
Zup's Has Been Open For 42 Years
A declining customer base and increasing competition has forced a hard decision for Zupancich Brothers, Inc.
Street Outreach Team Working To Help Homeless This Winter
80-120 People Are Homeless In Duluth
According to a representative of CHUM, around 80 to 120 people face homelessness in Duluth at any given time. These numbers get particularly worrisome during the cold winter months.
Hayward Businesses Surviving Warm Winter
Snow Prediction Boosts Sales After Mild Month
In the resort towns of Northwest Wisconsin, business is seasonal—fishing and water sports when it’s warm, ice fishing and snow sports, when it’s cold—but this year the mild winter has kept the snow from falling and the lakes from freezing, and the usual suspects aren’t around.
New Boss For St. Louis River Alliance
Kris Eilers Named Executive Director
Kris Eilers is formally taking over the reigns of the SLRA as they work to have the St. Louis River delisted as an area of concern for the Environmental Protection Agency.
