Packers And Vikings Fans Enjoy Playoffs
Fans Across the Northland Eagerly Watched Their Teams
NFL fans in the Northland had either a great day or a heartbreaking one — depending on what side of the bridge you were on.
Author: Graham Hakala
Country Singer Chris Young Headlined Tour is In Duluth
The show was originally scheduled on December 3rd of last year but was rescheduled
The “I’m Comin’ Over” tour headlined by Chris Young with supporting acts Eric Paslay and Clare Dunn, was held at the AMSOIL Arena in Duluth.
Powerball Hits $900 Million
It's the Biggest Jack Pot in History
The Powerball has reached 900 Million dollars and more and more people are sweetening the pot.
Duluth Hosts Open House for Online High School
An open house was held Thursday at “Academic Excellence Online”.
January Declared “Trafficking Awareness Month” in Duluth
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson officially declared January “Trafficking Awareness month” in the city with a proclamation in Trepanier Hall.
Duluth Pet License Renewals Now Online
The city of Duluth is now offering a new online pet license renewal system for residents.
A Portion of the Iceman’s Sculpture Collapses
Iceman Calls Damage Minor
A portion of the ice sculpture being built in Superior has collapsed.
The Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is Coming Up
The Race Draws People from Other States
In just a few weeks mushers with up to 14 dogs a team will be competing in the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. It’s a race that draws people from other states, and even countries.
The Border Battle: Decades Long
The year was 1961 when John F. Kennedy took office, gas was 27 cents at the pump and a border battle began between the Green Bay Packers lead by Vincent Lombardi, and The Minnesota Vikings led by Norm Van Brocklin.
The Beacon Lit At The Duluth Bethel
Light Lit For The First Time in Around 50 Years
The Beacon on the top of the Duluth Bethel Building has been turned off for about 50 years, but today it was re-lit for the first time in decades.
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Benefits CASDA
It's Their 7th Annual New Year's Party
A New Years Eve Masquerade Gala to benefit the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, is being held at Barker’s Island Inn in Superior.
Kids Go on a Quest for Calm at the Sacred Heart Center
Kids Learn How to Deal With Stress Through a Puppet Performance
Community members with children celebrated the coming New Year with a quest for calm at Sacred Heart Music Center.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebrate at the Lake Superior Zoo
A Toast Was Held With Cider So the Kids Could Join
The animals at the zoo celebrated the last day of the year, and the public was invited.
Peregrine Falcon Recovery Celebrated at State Parks
Bird Was Put on the Endangered List Decades Ago
The use of pesticides in the 1950s and 60s, containing a chemical called DDT, eliminated many peregrine falcon populations across the nation. But there’s a comeback happening.
Chester Bowl Opens for the Season
Ski Hill Opens in Time for Snowfall
Chester Bowl, a non-profit ski hill in Duluth Opened today in conjunction with the snow fall.
Northlanders Take Advantage of Snowfall
3 to 5 Inches Fell Across the Northland
Though some Northlanders saw it as a chore, the heavy snowfall came as a delight to ski hills and resorts in the area
Duluth Firefighters Cook Christmas Dinner
Firefighters in the Duluth area cook up a real Christmas feast at the firehouse. Who knew these guys were such chefs?
Three Dead In Double Murder-Suicide In Ashland
Police: All Involved Were Relatives
Tragedy struck the small town of Ashland Thursday after three people were found dead inside a home there. Authorities suspect the investigation to be a double murder-suicide.
Knowing Your Neighbors: BoomTown
Restaurant Themed Around Fire and Bourbon
BoomTown is the brainchild of Iron Range restauranteurs Jessica Antonovich-Lietz and Erik Lietz.
Pet Experts Warn Safety First This Winter
With the cold weather finally setting in and holidays in full swing, pet experts say now is a good time to start thinking about your little critter’s safety.
Pedestrian Killed By Alleged Drunken Driver Is Remembered
Brian Respler Was 37 Years Old
Duluth police responded to reports of a person who was hit and killed by a vehicle near Grand Avenue and Main Street in West Duluth Saturday. And on Monday, we learned more about the victim — Brian Respler.
Resorts Celebrate ‘World Snowboard Day’
Spirit Mountain Offered Discounted Tickets, Rentals, Lessons
Dec. 20 was World Snowboard Day, and ski resorts across the Northland celebrated snowboarding as a sport and culture.
‘Iceman’ Is Back With World-Record Goal
“Iceman” Roger is loving the freezing temperatures because he plans to make his ice sculpture even bigger this year — all with a goal of breaking a World Record.
Stores Busy With Last Minute Shoppers
Busiest Day in Season for Some Retailers
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and stores were bustling with people doing their last minute shopping.
UWS winter Commencement Held in Old Main
200 Students Were Eligible to Receive Diplomas
The University of Wisconsin-Superior conducted their winter commencement today inside the Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main.
CSS Fall Commencement Held at Reif Gymnasium
Ceremony Had 534 Candidates for Graduation
The College of St. Scholastica conducted its fall 2015 commencement at the Reif Gymnasium.
Super One Matching Red Kettle Donations
Donations Made At Super One Matched Up to $50,000
Salvation Army Director of Development, Gordon Mesedahl said this year’s campaign needed a shot in the arm and Super One’s donation match pledge will be just that.
City Council Member Reacts to Ramsay leaving
Mayor Elect Larson will not be the only city official involved in hiring the next Chief.
Hundreds Pack Willie Kruger Dance Competition
It's The 5th Year Of The Event
Hundreds of people packed the floor at Grandma’s Sports Garden Sunday for the 5th Annual Willie Kruger Dance Competition.
East Fourth Street Looking Bare, Stumpy
Residents Are Still Shocked The Trees Are Gone
A large section of East 4th Street is looking very different after dozens of trees were chopped down to make way for a 2016 street reconstruction project by St. Louis County.
German Christmas Market
Saturday marked the final day of the market for this year, but McDonald hopes to bring the event back next year.
Lego Bots
Students Build and Compete With Lego Bots
The teams of students in the fourth through eighth grades weren’t just showing off their block stacking skills.
Northland Girl Donating Christmas
Eight-Year-Old Girl Donating 16 Build-A-Bears
Anna’s Christmas now consists of helping Build-A-Bear employees stuff and prepare 16 plushes that will be donated through the Salvation Army.
Ness Teams With Grandma’s for Book Signing
Duluth Mayor, Don Ness spent Friday afternoon signing copies of his new book “Hillsider” at Grandma’s Canal Park location.
Warm Up To Brews
Five Breweries Pair Up With Two Bands To Bring In the Holidays.
Five breweries paired up with a couple bands to bring in the holiday spirit with Warm Up to Brews.
Great Outdoors: Warm Weather, Busy Parks
20% Increase in Attendance Across the State
This month has persistently been 15 to 25 degrees above average in Northern Minnesota. It’s a contributing factor of why many of the state parks across the state are seeing more visitors.
Cloquet High School and Duluth East High School Host Food Drive
The Two Schools Compete to See Who Raises More Food
Cloquet High school and Duluth East High school are having a friendly competition in the form of a food drive!
Bentleyville Attendance High Thanks to Nice Weather
Over 60,000 People in a Little Over 2 Weeks
Bentleyville has been open for a little over two weeks, and thanks to the nice weather, attendance this year is especially high.
‘A Sweet Event’ Hosting Christmas Lighting Challenge
A Sweet Event is launching the “Christmas Lighting Challenge” to make make it easier for families to find the best decorated homes in the Northland.
Pearl Harbor Remembered in the Northland
Community Members and Veterans Gather at the DECC
Decades since Pearl Harbor was attacked, Northlanders remember the date that will live in infamy.
148th Fighter Wing Holds Annual Awards, Retirement Ceremony
The 148th Fighter Wing held its annual awards and retirement ceremony Sunday at the DECC.
Neenah Shooting, Injures Two
Two people are hurt and two people have been taken into custody following a standoff and shooting in Wisconsin earlier this morning.
NERCC Escapee Caught and Arrested
Lance Olson was arrested after escaping Tuesday.
According to police chief Gordon Ramsay’s facebook page, 30 year old Lance Olson was arrested on west superior street this afternoon.
Chublake Tree Farm Gives Trees For Troops
Around 100 Trees Donated to Military Families
Trees for Troops is back and celebrating it’s 11th year of sending Christmas trees to military families around the world.
Banff Mountain Film Festival in Duluth
Outdoor Film Festival Popular World Wide
The Banff Mountain Film Festival was held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, hosted by the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club.
3rd Annual Julebyen in Knife River
Norwegian Christmas Festival in the Northland
The Third annual knife river Julebyen, is back.
Red Rock Radio Launches Bike Drive
Bike Drive Looks To Give Away Four Hundred Bikes
There are going to be some happy children through out Superior and Duluth come Christmas morning.
Chief Gordon Ramsay Up For New Job
Ramsay Considered for Police Chief Position in Wichita
Duluth Police could be looking for a new police chief.
UMD Psychology Students Host Neuroscience Lab for Middle School Students
7th Graders Dissect Brains
The University of Minnesota Duluth Psychology students traveled to Cloquet middle school to implement a mobile neuroscience lab.
Kids Interact with Nature Through Lil Park Peeps Program
Event Hosted at Jay Cooke State Park
Jay Cooke State park is offering a monthly preschool program series called “Lil Park Peeps.”
