Minnesota Task Force 1 ST. PAUL, Min. – Minnesota’s Task force 1 has returned from their deployment to Texas. They were sent to assist with search and rescue efforts following the deadly flooding on July Fourth. Minnesota Task Force 1 is one of the state’s two urban search and rescue teams. A team of five rescuers and two K-9s, Red and…
Buhl, MN. via Bing Maps © 2025 Microsoft BUHL, Minn. — A child is unharmed after a tree fell on him during a camping trip on Sunday. Emergency responders were dispatched to the Stubler Beach Campground in Buhl following a report of a 7-year-old child trapped beneath a tree. Strong thunderstorms and high winds that swept through the area early…
Who Currently Receives Benefits MINNESOTA — The Federal Budget Bill also called Trumps “Big, Beautiful Bill” has significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 440,000 Minnesotans currently participate in SNAP in an average month. Most of those utilizing SNAP are children, adults with children, seniors, and those with a disability. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families…
Junior Women’s 8+: Left to Right – Stella Powell, Sasha Wahman, Courtney Hislop, Savi holden, Kenna Huot, Nia Kramer, Sam Breeuwer, Hannah Mason and Beatrice Javaherian in front KENORA, Ont. — Duluth Rowers took home some medals at the Tops and Bottoms Regatta in Kenora, Ontario last Saturday. The team took 1st in the Junior Women’s 8+ division, while the…
Courtesy of MnDOT Website DULUTH, Minn. — Crews are starting road is starting on a section of I-35. The northbound lane of I-35 between 40th and 26th avenues west will close for bridge repairs. Traffic will be crossed over into the southbound lanes once the crossovers are created. Motorists can expect single lane head-to-head traffic until the repairs are completed….
WISCONSIN — Governer Evers granted 204 pardons today, July 25th, bringing his total pardons during his tenure to 1,640. The pardons are described as an act of forgiveness. Individuals pardoned have completed their sentence at least five years ago and have no pending criminal charges. Most of those pardoned did the crime in their late teens and 20s, and these…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department has promoted Katie Sandstrom to Captain. She is the second female to be promoted to captain in DFD history. She has been with the Department for over 8 years, recently serving as a fire fighter on Tower 1 out of Headquarters. Captain Sandstrom receiving her Red Helmet, Courtesy of Duluth Fire Department Facebook…
IRON RIVER, Wisc. — This weekend Iron River is holding its 61st annual Blueberry Fest It officially kicks off tonight with a car show at 4, and a movie in the park at 8pm. Saturday and Sunday see the bulk of festivities with live music, tractor pulls, a pie eating contest, and so much more! Proceeds from this event benefit…
Minnesota’s E-bike rebate program opens for applications soon. Residents under a certain income level or have a disability are eligible to apply. The rebate is worth 75%, or up to $750, off of the cost of a new e-bike. Approved accessories such as helmets, luggage racks, and reflective clothing can be included in the rebate. The online application opens July…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starbase Minnesota is a very popular STEM learning program that lets kids learn through play, and now they are letting adults in on the action. Tuesday, August 19th, they’ll be holding STEM on Tap, an adult focused session of the program at Clyde Iron Works. Adults will do the same activities that 5th graders typically get to…
Minn. — Time is running out to nominate products for the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota’ Contest. The nomination window closes August 15th. The first bracket will be announced September 2nd. Products will be voted on in head-to-head matchups until October 5th, and the winner announced October 7th. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce holds this contest to highlight the creativity…
MINNESOTA — The Office of Cannabis Management held a license lottery July 22. 75 candidates were selected from the pool of over 550 retail license applicants. The OCM livestreamed the lottery, and will post the selected application numbers online, and communicate directly with the businesses about their selection. Chosen businesses aren’t automatically granted the license. They will still need to…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — A man was taken into custody on Sunday after a police pursuit ended in Eveleth. At about 11:30 am Sunday July 20, 2025, Saint Louis County Deputies received an alert of a suspect in connection to Domestic assault, no contact order violation, weapons possession, and threats to law enforcement and the general public. The incident originated…
Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office will announce the official opening of the state’s Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund Tip Program. Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office logo Lawmakers established the state’s Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund Account during the 22-23 legislative session. The purpose of the fund’s tip program is to bring…
DULUTH, Minn. — Visitors can listen to the new “visual sound bath” at the Duluth International Airport. It’s a new art display by multi-media visual artist Leonarda Boughton. Boughton, a frequent traveler through the city of Duluth, designed the “Visual Sound Bath” in the walkway between the parking garage and the airport terminal. The installation changes with the movement…
ISABELLA, Minn. — The Isabella Section House Reimagined project is seeking public feedback on what the future of the historic building should be. Isabella Section House, Image courtesy of the United States Forest Service The project has people take a virtual tour and give their thoughts on what the building should be used for. Project leaders are looking for a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth City council is voting to amend the seasonal closures of Skyline Parkway. The vote is slated for July 21, 2025. Currently, portions of Skyline are closed from December 1st to April 15th. Skyline Closure The proposal being voted on would extend the closure until May 15th. Bad weather delayed the opening for 4 out of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa was appointed to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. The board is responsible for licensing peace officers and part-time peace officers, establishes qualifications and standards of conduct, and regulates professional education and continuing education for peace officers. Chief Mike Ceynowa Chief Ceynowa’s term begins July 23rd and ends January 5th,…
HAYWARD, Wisc. — Hayward was buzzing this past weekend with the 65th annual Lumberjack World Championships. Over 100 competitors from 7 countries and 16 states came to compete. Timber sports athletes displayed their mastery of sawing, chopping, speed climbing, log rolling, boom running, and axe throwing. Kate Witkowski, set record for Women’s Standing Log Competition. Courtesy of Lumberjack World Championships….
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A portion of Stebner Road is temporarily closed for a utility installation project. The closure is between Maple Grove Road and Hermantown Road. Stebner is fully closed near the intersection of Stebner Road and Radar Road. Stebner Closure: Yellow – Detour; Orange – Closed to Through Traffic; Red – Full Closure Through traffic is detoured to Lavaque…
DULUTH, Minn. — An Administrative Law Judge released a report recommending the Public Utilities Commission reject the proposed purchase of Allete Inc./Minnesota power Under the proposed partnership, ALLETE would no longer be a publicly traded company. It would be sold to two private equity investors, the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners. The report claims that the…
DULUTHJ, Minn. — Spongy Moth spraying in Minnesota was planned to start July 16th. If the weather cooperates, spraying will occur over through the 22nd. Low flying planes will be spreading a non-toxic substance at 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine and St. Louis counties. The substance does not harm humans, animals, or other insects. It works by confusing…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of nurses across the Twin Cities Metro area and Duluth finished voting to ratify the new contracts. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Nurses in the agreement include all nurses at Aspirus – St. Luke’s and Critical Care Nurses at Essentia. RELATED: Solvay Hospice House temporarily pausing care due to looming MNA…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department responded to a fire in the Denfeld-area at 3:47am, Tuesday July 15th, 2025. Homeowners and a Duluth Police officer reported a smell of smoke in the house. The fire was on 4700-block of W 6th Street in Duluth. Fire crews saw light smoke coming from the roof when they arrived, Crews found…
EVELETH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is placing bridge beams at highway 53 and 37 in Eveleth. The delays are expected from Tuesday July 15, 20205 through Friday July 18, 2025. Drivers can expect delays up to 10 minutes. The work is only during daylight hours. When driving through the work zone remember to give workers space, obey…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers has approved $6.3 million rehabilitation project for the Bong Bridge. Some of the projects include painting the center span, replacing lighting, new pavement markings, and repairing and sealing concrete. It will remain open with at least one lane of traffic each way, but ramps will close at various times for the repairs. Construction is…
SILVER BAY, Minn.–Further up the North Shore, the annual “Bay Days” celebration is kicking off. There will be fun, food, and family activities all weekend long. During Bay Days, they squeeze in a car show, golf scramble, pancake breakfast, and a fun run. Vendors and kids’ games will also line the streets to keep people busy. One of the organizers…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.–Two Harbors heritage days kicked off yesterday, and the party is scheduled to continue all weekend. Today is day two of the annual event. This festival boasts a four-day arts and crafts show, stage entertainment, a street dance, and two parades. With all the activities and events, there’s something for everyone. The fun brings in thousands of locals…
DULUTH, Minn. — One Roof Community Housing received a ten thousand dollar grant today. Members Cooperative Credit Union in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines awarded the grant from the Member Impact Fund. FHLB Des Moines created the fund to partner with not-for-profit organizations that focus on affordable housing and community development. Members has worked with One…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC is Paws-itively filled with dogs for the Duluth Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. Over one hundred and fifty breeds will be competing for Best in Show. This is the largest dog sporting event in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. The show has competitors compete for the best in their breed. Then it’s on to competing…
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Wisconsin Flags will be flying at half-staff Friday, July 11th in honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder. Officer Corder died in the line of duty Sunday June 29th at the age of 32. Governer Evers issued the order in honor of his interment, also saying “Our hearts break for Officer Corder, his family, loved ones,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, July 01, 2025, marks the start of the Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) striking at Essentia. APP’s joined the picket lines at the Duluth, Superior, and Virginia locations. Negotiations are currently off the table as Essentia awaits a legal review from the National Labor Relations Board. The MNA proposed creating the APP bargaining unit in a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Acute Care nurses at Essentia have voted to ratify the agreements made last week. Nurses voted on the agreement Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The agreement includes provisions that will give nurses more scheduling predictability and flexibility. It also provides a nearly ten percent increase in pay spread over the next three years. RELATED: Minnesota Nurses Association Nurses…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This year’s lineup of savory, sweet, and downright strange foods at the Minnesota State Fair have been announced. They’ve announced the lineup of new foods, as well as a list of new vendors. The Fair runs from August 21st through Labor Day. Afro Bean Pops Afro Deli Savory deep-fried bites of ground black-eyed peas, onions, jalapeños,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College has received a significant grant to support the development of a new Program for Accessible College Education, called PACE for short. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education awarded LSC over $185,000. LSC is one of only three grantees awarded funding statewide. According to the press release, this is the first program of its kind in…
WISCONSIN — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced a proposal to increase tuition for undergraduates by up to 5%. The proposal would see a 4% increase at all universities, and an optional 1% additional increase. All universities except UW-Green Bay intends to take the optional increase. UW-River Falls is seeking an additional increase to support student success initiatives,…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A Carlton County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Avalanche on Reservation Road in Cloquet for speeding and active warrants. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and traveled onto an ATV trail where the vehicle stopped. Two male occupants fled into the woods. Carlton County Deputies along with Officers from the Cloquet and…
CORONA TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Early Sunday morning, Carlton County Deputies responded to a 911 call from a 40-year-old woman reporting she had been “beat up” by her 15-year-old daughter. The female victim was found conscious with several lacerations and injuries. She said she did not know how she was assaulted and that she had been sleeping prior to the assault….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Nurses Association and Essentia Health have reached a tentative agreement, averting the strike for acute care nurses in the area. The agreement affects roughly 1,500 Essentia Health hospital nurses at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior. According to a release from the MNA the agreement includes updates to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Anyone that’s been in Duluth long enough knows the roar of the Blue Angels’ jets racing across the sky. Thousands will gather at the Airport this weekend, to watch as they perform dazzling stunts. They’ll do practice runs throughout today and tomorrow, getting a lay of the land before the big event. But, before the practice runs…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Continuing the Navy Week Coverage, the Woodwind Quintet played at the Bong Veterans Historical Center yesterday. The five active-duty musicians are here to show the area that there is a variety of opportunities in the Navy. They mainly perform ceremonies and events, playing at boot camp graduations, retirements, promotions, public concerts, and more. “We play a ton…
DULUTH, Minn. — Power up the Plaza kicked off this week. Due to the rain, they moved it into the Tech Village Lobby. There was free coffee, treats, time to network, and of course, with Navy Week, who better to provide the music than the ‘Liberty Call’ Brass Band. Another portion of the Navy Band Great Lakes, this jazzy group…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mayor Reinert Officially proclaimed July 1st as Navy Day for the City of Duluth. This proclamation helps recognize the history between Duluth and the U.S. Navy. The Navy Band and Ceremonial Guard performed at the proclamation. Duluthians and Navy Sailors gathered for the ceremony. The Sailors will be here all week, at public events to engage with…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The Proctor sales and use tax is rising by .5% The new rate at 1.5% will help fund a new trail spur. It will connect Hermantown’s trail system down to the Munger Trail. It is estimated to cost $6.9 million. The sales tax applies to products purchased in Proctor, while the use tax is for taxable items…
DULUTH, Minn. — The foggy morning didn’t stop golfers from teeing off for a good cause. The annual ALLETE yellow ribbon golf scramble took place today. 72 teams came to play. Each hole had those teams doing anything from wearing body armor, dodging marshmallows, trying to tee off from a toilet, and more. Each year, proceeds go towards a different…
SPOONER, Wisc. and DULUTH, Minn. — The Spooner Rodeo kicks off July 10th and excitement is building. As one of the most iconic midwestern rodeos, Spooner Rodeo is known for being three days of thrilling competition. Participants can earn their entry into other rodeos and potentially make their way to nationals in Las Vegas. Locally though, it’s a fun family…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Hoyt Lakes celebrated completing their Birch Cove Recreation Beautification yesterday. They planted a ceremonial tree at the celebration. Attendees also got a tour of the improvements made. This project was funded by grant money from America in Bloom and other sponsors. The recreation area is open to visitors. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
MINN. — Select museums across Minnesota will have free admission this Saturday. The area museums with free admission include Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, and Snake River Fur Post in Pine City. The Free Admission Day will be held four times a year, with the next dates including September 20th, January 10th,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Park State Bank presented the Duluth Salvation army with a $20,000 check. The donation will go toward supporting the programs at Salvation Army. Summer is the time of year they have the lowest donations, so this was good timing. Park State Bank applied for a matching grant with Federal Home Loan Bank out of Des Moines. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Brewster, Dan Hanger’s adopted dog, has turned 15! The community celebrated his big milestone Tuesday in the Fitger’s Courtyard while raising money for Animal Allies Humane Society. Around 200 people stopped by for Brewster’s Birthday Bash, and that included dogs! A Place For Fido, which is located in Fitger’s, helped organize the event during its Tuesday evening…
