Drug Court Graduations
Five Participants Reach Recovery Milestone
Each of the graduates was selected to be part of the court from a large group of applicants.
Author: Kris North
Hartley Nature Center Offering Winter Camps
Day Camps Open to Kids Ages 4-9
Hartley Nature Center is once again offering youth day camps over the holiday break.
Christmas Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of The Rosary
One of the Most Important Religious Ceremonies
Catholics across the Northland celebrated the birth of Christ today.
Eskomos Fall to Bombers
Section Final Rematch Goes to Road Team
The Barnum Bombers led 14-10 at the half, and extended the lead with rebounding and clutch shooting in the second half.
Shop With A Cop: Hermantown
20 Kids Get Wal-Mart Shopping Spree
The “Shop With A Cop” program is a popular event with law enforcement across the country, including in Hermantown where police hit the store with local kids.
Bentleyville Boosting Business
Light Viewers Frequenting Canal Park Businesses
The crowds are flocking to Bentleyville in record numbers, and that’s boosting business.
UMD Hoops Sweeps Crookston
Women Earn First Victory; Men 2-0 in Conference Play
The UMD Bulldog basketball teams swept the UM-Crookston Golden Eagles, in Romano Gym, Friday night.
Hermantown D.A.R.E Graduation
6th Grade Class of 173 Completed 10 Week Program
6th grade students in Hermantown celebrated the completion of their 10 Week D.A.R.E program.Â
Chisolm Film Studio Ready To Roll
Studio Will Host First Production In February
Ironbound’s first film is already slated for February, with a $5 million budget.
CSS Lights Up Tower Hall For Christmas
Tradition Is In Its 19th Year
Following an Advent Vespers service, the six large trees around Tower Hall’s main entrance were illuminated Tuesday.
It Was A Weather Tale of Two Cities
Snow Accumulation Varies Multiple Inches
The storm that swept across the Northland Monday night and Tuesday morning left two very different wakes.
UMD Basketball Opens Conference Hoops Season
Men win, Women lose against St. Cloud State.
UMD split it’s basketball conference season opener, as the women fell to St. Cloud State and the men won.Â
Children Get Chance to Decorate Downtown Windows
Local Artist Guides Kids Artistic Expression
Children got the chance to decorate the windows of a Downtown business, Saturday.Â
Armory Celebrates First, Plans for Second Century
Plans in Place to Restore Armory
The Duluth Armory may be restored and reopened by 2017.Â
Duluth School District Annual Meeting
Meeting and Report Disclosure at Denfeld
District issues annual report at festive meeting
Cloquet Middle School Project to Have a Twist
5th Grade Will Join 6th, 7th, & 8th at Middle School
Cloquet’s massive school overhaul will bring 5th graders into the middle school facility.
Vigil in Aurora Helps Community Heal
Community in Mourning Following Murder
Community members gathered at site where Julie Hildreth was murdered, to mourn and raise awareness.
Turkey Prices Up, Sizes Down
Fresh Turkey Prices Higher Following Bird Flu Outbreak
This year’s bird flu has affected turkey availability ahead of Thanksgiving.
Bulldogs Fall to Pioneers in Opener
Special Teams Cost UMD Against Denver
The 8th ranked Pioneers defeated the Bulldogs, Friday.
Hammond Ave. Kwik Trip Open
Store is Area's Largest
The Wisconsin company says their Hammond Ave. location is the last addition in phase two of the company’s area expansion.
Parks Department Looks to Build Equestrian Trail
Seasonal Trail Will Share Space with Ely's Peak Ski Loop
Following a vote at Wednesday night’s meeting, the parks department will begin fundraising and planning for a 4.4-mile equestrian trail to be used during the spring and summer months at Ely’s Peak.Â
2015 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Launch
Charity Announces Fundraising Goal at Bentleyville
The goal for 2015 is $275,000 from the bell ringers alone.Â
Cirrus Aircraft Career Fair Soars
Hundreds of Job Seekers Flood Facility
Cirrus Aircraft held a job fair at its Duluth facility, Wednesday night and the turnout surprised organizers.
UMD Chancellor Calls Town Hall Style Meeting
Faculty Discuss How to Keep Students at UMD
Around 20% of each class will leave between the start of their first and second years.Â
Duluth to Demolish 16 Condemned Homes
Council Unanimously Approves Demolition
The City has authorized $340,000.00 to demolish the 16 homes.
UMD Students Celebrate Day of the Dead
Students Build Traditional Altars at UMD
UMD Students built traditional day of the dead altars in the University’s Multi-Cultural Center this week.
Kaler Visits Duluth
University of Minnesota System President Visits Bulldogs
University of Minnesota System President, Eric Kaler visited the Duluth campus over the weekend.
Students Walk to End Bullying
Duluth East Hosts 2nd Annual Path to Peace
Students walked from the library around the DECC and back before hearing speeches and presentations on how to stop and prevent bullying.Â
Scouts Collect For CHUM
Scouts Manned the Doors at Local Grocery Stores Collecting Donations
Scouts took turns manning the doors in 2 hour shifts, Saturday.
Firefighter Special Teams Stops in Duluth
Group is Traveling Across Minnesota to Support Law Enforcement
The charitable group Firefighter Special Teams stopped in Duluth, Saturday on their journey from Baudette back to the Twin Cities metro area.
Spooktacular Wraps Up With Creepy Pub Crawl
Costumed Bar Goers to Roam Superior
Bar-goers are encouraged to dress in costume and utilize a shuttle service and cab voucher program to ensure safety.
Bentleyville Tree in Place
Holiday Display Centerpiece Ready
Ironworkers and equipment operators spent Saturday putting the 128 foot tall Christmas tree together in the center of Bayfront Festival Park.
Potential Sales Tax Increase in Wisconsin
Lawmakers Proposing New Legislation
Some Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing legislation that could affect businesses in Superior.
Marshall School Restoring Dormitory
Residence Hall Will Give International Students Living Option
Marshall School will be restoring the former Cathedral School dormitory area to its original purpose.Â
Rice Lake Holds First Elections
Mayor and Four Councilors Elected
Minnesota’s newest city can now boast the state’s newest Mayor.
Superior Referendum Presentation
School District Gives Pro-Referendum Presentation
District officials present need for referendum at Superior High School.
City Leaders Speak Out Against Ranked Choice Voting
Ness Joins Filipovich, Gardner, Julsrud, Russ and Sipress
The group has called the effort to change Duluth’s system from a two-step, primary and general election system a “solution in search of a problem.”
Denfeld Hunters Skate With Youngsters
Hockey Team Hosts Interactive Event
Sunday marked the third year for the Skate With the Hunters Event.
Star Wars, Legos, and Books
Duluth Library Hosts Event to Promote Reading
From 10:30 a.m. until noon, children were able to play with legos and read in the Star Wars themed green room.
Duluth Fire Department Hosts Open House
Fire House No. 2 Opened for Public Interaction, Saturday
Families visiting the firehouse were given the opportunity to use a fire hose, practice cpr skills and experience other real world firefighter tasks.
Franken Tours Duluth Housing
U.S. Senator Visits Steve O'Neil Apartments
United States Senator Al Franken spent his Saturday in Duluth, to address concerns about the availability of housing in the area.Â
Children’s Museum Opens New Exhibit
Artist's Works on Display
Plaster’s work focuses on large paper mache puppets that have been displayed at national exhibitions such as Burning Man.Â
Chow Down and Give Back
Buffalo Wild Wings Taking Donations Through October
Throughout October the restaurant will be taking donations from customers and donating $1.00 for every jar of wing sauce purchased.
Antiques Appraised in Superior
Event Held at Public Library.
Author and Appraiser Mark Moran made an appearance at the Superior Public Library Saturday.
Posse Training In Moose Lake
Training Exercise: Search For Downed Plane
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with several area agencies including the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office for Search and Rescue training, Saturday.
WITC-Superior Unveils Renovations
$1.5 Million Spent on Three Month Project
WITC spent three months and $1.5 million to renovate the Superior Campus’ atrium and several other areas.
Bakery to Open in Lincoln Park
Storefront Open Thursdays
The Lillegards say they chose the location because they believe Lincoln Park to be a neighborhood on the rise and want to be there when the neighborhood reaches its full potential.
Slow Start to Fall Color Season
Leaves Still Green Across Much of Minnesota
The fall color season has been delayed across much of the Northland.
Bentleyville Construction Underway
Sunday Volunteers Needed
The concert season is over and construction season has begun at Bayfront Festival Park.
