U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan have announced today, that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of $58,000 to prevent untreated storm-water runoff in Duluth.
The Department of Natural Resources have confirmed five new reports of zebra mussels in central Minnesota lakes.
Duluth Airshow President, Ryan Kerr, announced that the United States Navy’s Blue Angels will return to Duluth in June of 2017.
The Lakewalk Trail in Canal Park will soon be getting new and improved lighting, so visitors may have a better experience as they enjoy the lakeshore.
Beginning Monday August 8, crews will begin upgrading the intersection of Highway 53 and Haines Road.
The family of Jim Northrup has informed FOX 21 of his passing.
A 23-year-old woman who sold heroin to a Hermantown woman who died after using it was sentenced to more than six years in prison, Monday.
The anticipated timeline for work to be complete along West 1st Street on the Board of Trade building has been extended, due to the damaged the building sustained from the storm that swept through the area on July 21.
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Duluth International Airport a grant of $6,126,025 for runway rehabilitation.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) State Patrol warns motorists to not let the Pokemon craze drive them crazy. The mobile gaming app lets players catch Pokemon in real life and in real time using a phone’s GPS and augmented reality settings.
The City of Duluth will be continuing their curbside pickup the week of August 1, focusing on the Woodland, Morley Heights, and Hunters Park neighborhoods. City and contracted crews are aware that more areas need attention.
On August 2nd, neighborhood throughout Duluth will be joining forces with thousands of communities nation wide for the 33rd Annual National Night Out Crime and Drug Prevention Event.
Itasca County Attorney John J. Muhar reports that on July 28, 2016, a hearing was held in Itasca County District Court in the case of State of Minnesota v. Emery James Jenkins.
The Duluth Police Department is notifying the public on the release and relocation of a Level III Predatory Offender 44-year-old Dennis Armstrong.
Mayor Bruce Hagen has partnered with head of the Lakes United Way, Superior School District, Cathedral School, and Maple School District, to help children get a good start to the school year.
Beginning August 1, the City of Superior will begin repairs to intersections along southbound Tower Avenue at N 53rd, N 55th, and N 56th Streets.
On Wednesday July 27, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that a female victim has been shot at a residence at 10690W Twin Lakes Road in Sawyer County.
Crews with Lake Country Power are working to rebuild lines in remote areas near Ely. The challenging terrain and extensive tree removal slowed restoration work for crews in the area.
Minnesota Power is expecting power to be resorted by the end of the day to all remaining customers who have been without electricity since last week’s severe storms.
On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, Samuel Nelson of Proctor was formally charged with two counts of Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and one count of Assault in the Second Degree which involves a dangerous weapon.
The Duluth Police Department reported on their Facebook page that late Tuesday morning officers and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force made an arrest on the 2200 West block of 3rd Street.
A local state of emergency has been declared in St. Louis County after the July 11th storms ripped through the area causing downed trees and power lines.
On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to shoot and kill President Ronald Regan outside of the Washington Hilton Hotel. Hinckley fired six shots, where he hit four people, including Reagan, who suffered a wound when a bullet bounced off the presidential limo.
Back in 2014, two Wisconsin girls were accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to the fictional horror character, Slender Man.
Cloquet Police Chief, Steve Stracek, confirmed Tuesday, that a Virginia man with a lengthy criminal record has been charged with nine felonies in connection with the shooting that took place on Sunday.
Lake Country Power (LCP) with help from additional co-ops and contractors, has restored electric service for nearly 26,000 members since July 21. As of the afternoon of July 26, more than 1,300 members continue to sit in the dark.
A large amount of work has been in progress over the past five days to clear debris and open up access to Superior National Forest areas that were affected by last Thursday’s storm that swept across the Arrowhead region.
Individuals who are curious about the NorShor Theatre restoration and what it may look like in the end, or if possibly interested in attaching their name or a loved one’s to the theatre are highly encouraged to attend a casual poolside party at 6:00 pm Thursday, August 4, at Northland Country Club located at 3901 E. Superior Street.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Airport Improvement Program combines federal, state, and local resources to help fund improvements to over 98 public use airports throughout Wisconsin that are primarily owned by counties, cities, towns, and villages.
The latest from WisDOT as of July 26 on road closures in the northern part of the state.
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) urges residents to utilize food waste drop sites for prompt disposal of spoiled contents from refrigerators and freezers during this extended power outage.
Severe thunderstorms with high winds swept through the Northland in the early hours of Thursday causing widespread storm damage.
Early Monday afternoon, the Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of a possible chemical leak at Comfort Suites hotel at 408 Canal Park Drive.
On July 18, 2016 at around 9:30 A.M, a 911 call was received by the Bayfield County Communications center, from a WisDOT official, who was assessing damage to the washout on Highway 63 just north of Grand View, reporting a vehicle crash.
As of 9/2/2016, the Minnesota Department of Health has reported advisories for the following beaches. These advisories recommend no water contact due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria identified from samples collected and tested.
Officers across the country are facing violence after the recent deaths of two black men.
On Monday, June 27th, 2016, Ellis Tooles of Eagan, MN was initially arrested and then charged with possession of controlled substance and child endangerment.
Tuesday night’s storm has left miles of downed power lines and hundreds without power in Island Lake.
Missing 14-year-old female from Barnes, WI found dead.
Minnesota has now reached 200 road fatalities in 2016.
On Sunday, July 24, at approximately 3:00 pm, the Ashland County Communications Center received a 911 telephone call reporting a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) crash on Forest Road 337 in the Township of Shanagolden, south east of Clam Lake, WI.
The Duluth Police Department reported on their Facebook page early Monday afternoon that the Duluth Police Special Investigation Unit received information on a wanted individual.
Minnesota Power has been working day and night to restore power to customers in Duluth and outlying areas, after last week’s severe storms.
Reinforcements from Missouri will join Minnesota Power line crews this afternoon as the company continues to make progress in restoring power to customers following Thursday morning’s severe storms.
The City of Duluth crews were out bright and early this morning in partnership with Minnesota Power crews.
Xcel Energy crews are working to make progress toward restoring service to customers impacted by Thursday’s severe storms.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to The College of St. Scholastica to increase the number of new math and science teachers committed to teaching in high-need districts in Minnesota. The five-year project will focus on rural and urban high-need communities in the Duluth, St. Cloud, and St. Paul areas.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that the immediate availability of $4.15 million in Emergency Relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help repair roads and bridges damaged by heavy rains and subsequent flash flooding in northern Wisconsin.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a few routine inspections, which may cause drivers to experience some travel delays.
If you’re planning to head down to the Great Minnesota Get-Together this coming August, you can expect some new sights and experiences.
