INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — A $1 million winning lottery ticket was sold in International Falls. According to the Minnesota Lottery, the ticket was sold at Forestland Sales located at 1111 3rd St. This was a part of one million tickets sold during the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle, which ran from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3 Officials say it was the fastest…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — A man was airlifted to Duluth after a snowmobile accident in Virginia. According to officials, on Wednesday at around 2:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of an unknown problem near Bailey’s Lake. The caller said that they saw a bright light and heard what they thought was a generator running. When officers arrived, they found a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Love Creamery has soft-launched its new location in Superior. According to a post by Love Creamery on their fundraising page, the store located on the corner of N 21st St. and Garfield Ave will be open for select dates going into the holiday season. SEE PREVIOUS: Love Creamery Hosts Open House For Billings Park Upcoming hours:…
Angel Fund Members Kari Kilen and Nicole Freeman, Commander Tim Stauty, Chief Steve Estey, Pink Patch Project Organizer Officer Brittany Dillinger and Angel Fund Executive Director Kelly Grinsteinner. HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department (HPD) raised $4,160 for local cancer patients through its Pink Patch Project. The Pink Patch project ran throughout the month of October and raised money…
NORTHSTAR TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Slippery road conditions on Thursday sent a St. Louis County plow into a ditch Officials say that at around 5 a.m., a county plow truck slid off the slippery road into the ditch on Hwy 44 in Northstar Township. No one was injured in the crash. Officials want to remind drivers to use caution and pay…
Rich Tru TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Two Harbors Resident Rich Tru has announced he is running for a seat in Minnesota House District 3 B. The campaign soft-launched in November, with the official announcement on Thursday. Tru is running on the idea that Minnesota’s economy should be built around the success of local businesses and the innovation of entrepreneurs, not…
DULUTH, Minn. — JD Sports is coming to Miller Hill Mall. JD Sports, which sells athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories, is set to open near the food court Construction is expected to begin soon, with the store opening in 2026. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH , Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert has responded to the passing of Duluth’s 2026 budget. Monday, the Duluth City Council approved the 2026 property tax levy and budget. During the meeting, the City Council increased the levy to 3.5%. In September, Mayor Reinert had requested an ‘inflation-only’ max tax levy of 2.7% SEE PREVIOUS: Mayor Reinert Proposes ‘Inflation-Only’…
DULUTH, Minn. — A portion of 24th Ave West is temporarily closed. Starting Monday, December 15, the road will be closed on the 1000-1200 block to allow crews to safely perform utility work. Southbound traffic will detour onto Skyline Parkway to W Third Street. Northbound traffic will not need to detour Officials say it will reopen on December 31.` Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. — St. Louis County announced a reduction in landfill tipping fees Monday morning. According to officials, residents and businesses in the Solid Waste Management Area could see a decrease in their garbage bill. Starting in January, tipping fees at the county’s regional landfill in Virginia will be reduced by $18.93 per ton. Tipping fees are what the county…
DULUTH, Minn. — The acquisition of ALLETE by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board(CPP) and Global Infrastructure Partners(GIP) is officially complete. According to officials, this follows the final written order and unanimous approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPU). SEE PREVIOUS: ALLETE acquisition approved by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission SEE PREVIOUS: ALLETE sale now just one step away The…
Scene cleared after explosives found at substance abuse treatment facility UPDATE: The scene has been cleared by officials after explosive material was discovered at a Duluth Treatment facility. Officials say the scene has now been cleared, and what was previously thought to be dynamite was found to be a type of compound used in commercial-grade fireworks. Clients are now able…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) has received a multimillion-dollar gift, the largest unrestricted git in the college’s history. The gift was from the Mackenzie Scott foundation, Yield Giving. “This transformative and incredibly generous multi-million dollar gift will impact our students and community for generations to come in powerful ways,” said FDLTCC President Anita Hanson. “We are deeply thankful to…
Travis White, Deann Buncich (St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office) HIBBING, Minn. — Two people were arrested, and 3 lbs of meth were seized in a drug bust in Hibbing. Hibbing drug bust (St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office According to officials, on December 6, at around 5:50 a.m., the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task arrested Travis White during a traffic stop….
DUQUETTE. Minn — Cars flew through the Nemadji State Forest Saturday in a test of skill and speed. The Nemadji Trail Rally brought together 13 different cars from around the region to compete on the snowy course. Nemadji Trail Rally The race, officially sanctioned by the American Rally Association(ARA), spanned 33 miles of state forest road closed off for the event….
VIRGINIA, Minn, — Essentia Health and the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) have reached a tentative agreement on contracts for more than 100 nurses in Virginia. Friday, Essentia announced the tentative agreement on a three-year contract for the nurses. “This milestone comes after productive discussions and reflects our deep appreciation for the extraordinary work these nurses do every day,” said Rhonda Kazik,…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR has acquired 16,000 acres of land for permanent protection. This is one of the DNR’s largest land acquisitions in recent history, resulting in the permanent protection of nearly 16,000 acres across a 10-county area in Northern Minnesota. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to protect these forests, lakes, and waterways – now and for…
CARLTON, Minn. — Parts of Jay Cooke State Park are set to temporarily close for a special deer hunt. From December 6-10, portions will be closed for a special muzzleloader deer hunt aimed to prevent the overpopulation of deer and protect park resources. “Due to the years of over-browsing when there was no deer hunting within the park, we now…
DULUTH, Minn. — Super One is matching Red Kettle donations up to $50,000 this holiday season. Miners Match is the Salvation Army’s annual partnership that spans Red Kettles located at 14 participating Super One Foods. From December 8 – 24, every dollar donated at Super One will be matched up to $50,000. “The Miner Family is honored to continue…
Fayal Township garage fire. (credit: Northland Firewire) FAYAL TOWNSHIP, Minn — A garage was destroyed last night in a fire in Fayal Township. Officials say that the fire was first reported around 5 p.m. in the area of Half Moon Lake along Highway 53. Upon arrival, crews found a garage engulfed in flames that was extending to a house nearby…
PEQUAYWAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Crews responded to a house fire in Pequaywon Township Thursday night. According to officials, the fire started just before 7 p.m. on Pequaywan Lake Road. The owner of the home called 911 after seeing flames near a wood stove in the basement. He was able to safely evacuate himself and his two dogs and was assessed…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Armory Arts and Music Center announced Thursday a donation of $5 million from an anonymous donor. Officials say the money will be used for matching donations for the building’s restoration project moving forward. The restoration is a $48 million project to create a lasting center for arts and entertainment while celebrating the building’s history. With…
Kmauri Burnett DULUTH, Minn. — A man was arrested in Duluth on Wednesday with an extensive criminal history. According to officials, the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force, DPD, and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant near the intersection of West 2nd Street and North 21st Ave West. 20-year-old Kmauri Burnett was arrested on a felony…
DULUTH, Minn. — A mountain lion has been spotted in Duluth. The Duluth Police Department said they have been made aware of sightings of a mountain lion/cougar in the area. Ordean East Middle School was placed into a temporary secured status on Wednesday due to the presence of the animal. Officials say they are in contact with the DNR, which…
UMD’s new Associate Vice President for Philanthropy, Julia Diggins DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth(UMD) has announced its pick for the new Associate Vice President for philanthropy. Julia Diggins has been selected for the role. Diggins has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, most recently working as an interim president and vice chancellor for university advancement…
DULUTH, Minn. — Former Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes, announced his run for Governor of Wisconsin Tuesday morning. Barnes announced the campaign in a video saying he will reject the Washington way and pledge to stand up to Trump and make life more affordable the “Wisconsin Way.” “Seems like the harder you work, the more Washington looks the other way: lower…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — The Hoyt Lakes Fire Department was able to safely rescue a deer Saturday. According to the fire department’s Facebook page, the deer had fallen through the ice on Whitewater Lake. A crew arrived on scene and was able to safely rescue the animal. The deer was returned to the wild without injury. Categories: News, News –…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum has received a $2.5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. 32 other organizations across the country, including Chum, received a total of $102.5 million through the program. Chum says the investment is the largest private gift in the nonprofit’s history. “We are so pleased to have been invited to…
Bentleyville re-opens(credit: Bentleyville) DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville is set to open Thursday evening after it was temporarily closed due to damage sustained in Tuesday evening’s storm. Crews came together on Thanksgiving morning to repair what was damaged. SEE PREVIOUS: Bentleyville to close Wednesday night following storm damage Bentleyville will be open 5–9 PM. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville’s ‘Tour of Lights’ will be closed Wednesday night due to damage sustained in Tuesday evening’s storm. According to their Facebook, they will remain closed while crews work to assess and repair the damage. They state this is for the safety of their guests, volunteers, and staff. Bentleyville storm damage. Officials with Bentleyville say repairs will start…
ATLANTA (AP) — The prosecutor who recently took over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others said in a court filing Wednesday that he has decided not to pursue the case further. Pete Skandalakis, the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, took over the case last month from Fulton County District Attorney Fani…
Lakeview Behavioral Health UPDATE: Lakeview Behavioral Health has released a statement following the closure of their Virginia office. The full statement from COO Zack Kahmeyer: “After extensive evaluation and careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to close our Virginia location. This choice was rooted in our commitment to providing the highest quality mental health care. Consolidating our services will…
Flag of Canada ONTARIO. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers of what to expect when crossing into Canada this holiday season. In 2024, the CBSA says it saw more than 93 million travellers and confiscated tens of thousands of prohibited goods. The CBSA encourages you to read and follow these travel tips before arriving at the…
Peter Buckle(St Louis County Sheriff’s Office) LAC LA CROIX, ONTARIO. — The St. Louis County Rescue Squad is assisting the Ontario Provincial Police in a search for a missing Lac La Croix man. According to officials, 47-year-old Peter Buckle has been missing since November 15. Buckle was using his cabin on the Canadian side of Lake Lac La Croix…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tickets for the 2026 Duluth airshow will go on sale December 1. The July 11-12 show will feature the Air Force Thunderbirds, as they “Celebrate America 250.” Tickets and a full list of performers can be found on their website Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
VATICAN CITY. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joined a delegation from Ukraine to meet with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Senator Klobuchar was invited by the delegation to help advocate for the return of the kidnapped Ukrainian children by Russia. Ukrainian officials said they have confirmed 19,546 cases to date of unlawful deportations and forced transfers of children…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville’s “Tour of Lights” is set to open this Saturday. The 22nd season will kick off with Mrs. Claus making a grand entrance by helicopter between 4:50 p.m. and 5 p.m. New features for the 2025 season include a 6,000 square foot gift shop, a lollipop garden, and Minnesota landmark displays. Bentleyville will run Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m….
(credit: Northland FireWire) ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A semi tractor-trailer was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday. According to officials, at around 10:05 a.m. on Wednesday, crews responded to a report of a semi-trailer on fire near the 2200 block of North Highway 4. Colvin Township and Lakeland firefighters responded, and the trailer was deemed a total loss. No…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library will temporarily close on Friday. According to city officials, the location will be undergoing maintenance. It is set to reopen on Monday, November 24 The Superior Street and Grand Avenue locations will remain open. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — A fire at the CN rail facility in West Duluth left $60,000 in damages. On Sunday, fire officials received a call about a maintenance shed on fire. Upon arrival, they found the shed fully engulfed. Officials say that facility staff helped crews put out the fire. No one was hurt, and the cause of the fire is…
WALKER, Minn. — One person is dead and an officer is injured after a shooting in Walker. According to officials, they received a report of a shooting near residences in the area of Old Agency Drive and Onigum Road NW, rural Walker. Deputies attempted to make contact with a man who then fled on foot. According to officials, there was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tickets are on sale for Rubber Chicken Theater’s final two shows of the season. Talk Duluthy to Me This Christmas, or, Santa’s Big DECC Energy, will run December 19-20 and 26-27. The theater says the comedy sketches will feature song parodies ranging from the “super-duper-top-secret-hush-hush data center coming to Hermantown” or the “real reason Roger Reinert wants…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — One person is injured after an early morning stabbing in Virginia. According to officials, at around 1:19 a.m. on Friday, police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the 600 block of N 3rd Ave. Officers found a 29-year-old man with a stab wound to the lower back, which was allegedly inflicted by his 19-year-old…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fire crews responded to a structure fire in Duluth last night. The structure on the 600 block of East 8th Street caught fire at around 11 p.m., according to a neighbor. There is no word yet on injuries or what caused the fire. We are working to learn more. Categories: News, News – Latest News
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A large fire at a recycling facility in Clinton Township has been contained. Officials say reports came in at 10:40 a.m. of a car on fire at Holmes Recycling on State Highway 37. Upon arrival, crews found that a car was being compacted, which caused an explosion. Officials believe the battery inside the car may have caused…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect in an armed robbery at Taco John’s. The robbery happened around 7:50 p.m. Friday at the Taco John’s on Grand Avenue. SEE PREVIOUS: Armed Gunman on The Run After Taco John’s Robbery in West Duluth Officials say the suspect has not been caught and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The man who was arrested in connection with yesterday’s crash on Jean Duluth Road is facing multiple felony charges. The 19-year-old is facing six charges, including felony counts of DUI, Criminal Vehicle Operation, and failure to stop resulting in injury or death. SEE PREVIOUS: DUI arrest following multi-vehicle crash, rollover in Duluth The crash, which hospitalized two…
DULUTH, Minn — A Duluth man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison following a drug bust in 2024. According to officials, 44-year-old Bryon Terrell Robinson was driving on I-35 from Minneapolis to Duluth on July 23, 2024, when he was caught with 220 grams of fentanyl and over 2 kg of meth. The Lake Superior Violent Offender…
DULUTH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A fire left a house a total loss in Duluth Township. According to officials, they responded to reports of a fire on Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. on the 6500 block of McQuade Road. An unoccupied home was found to be a total loss as a result of the fire. Officials say there were no injuries,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A lawsuit has been filed by two groups challenging the environmental review of the Hermantown data center project. The lawsuit is being filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy( MCEA) and Stop the Hermantown Data Center (SHDC). The groups say that the environmental review lacked analysis and should have shed light on what was being proposed…
