Author: Matt McConico

City of Eveleth Looks to Take Action Against Hells Angels Clubhouse

EVELETH, Minn. – Eveleth’s city council is looking into purchasing the Hells Angels clubhouse, located in the heart of downtown. According to property records, the clubhouse is owned by Jerand French, who prosecutor say is the President of the Hells Angels’ Iron Range Charter. French is facing kidnapping, false imprisonment, and assault charges, in connection to a 2023 incident that…

Presidential Debate Watch Party

Douglas County Democrats host watch party for Presidential Debate

DULUTH, Minn. – New stage, new hosts, and one new candidate. It was the second Presidential Debate tonight, but the first between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Haris. To watch their party’s new nominee, members of Douglas County Democrats held a watch party at their headquarters in Superior. Despite the change in candidates since the previous debate,…

Wrenshall School District Sees Rise In Student Enrollment

WRENSHALL, Minn. — One of the Northland’s smaller schools has gotten a bit bigger this year. District officials tell us Wrenshall is experiencing an almost 10% bump in total enrollment. The school serves grades K through 12. Most of the new students are in kindergarten and 4th grade. School Board Chair Mary Carlson believes that’s a good sign for the…

YMCA & Essentia Partnerships Bridges Gap with Childcare & Housing Needs

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth is in need of over one-thousand spaces reserved for childcare. Although this problem is far from reaching a complete solution the Duluth Area Family YMCA and Essentia Health are adding more than 100 childcare spots in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Duluth Area Family YMCA has committed more than $1 million and Essentia Health more than $2.6…

Eveleth Hells Angels Clubhouse Shooting: Suspect Charged

Suspect charged for shooting at Hells Angels clubhouse in Eveleth

DULUTH, Minn.– A woman is facing felony charges in connection to a shooting outside of the Hells Angels’ clubhouse in Eveleth, MN, according to court documents. Adrien Marie Gunderson, 39, of Forbes, MN is charged with ‘Drive by Shooting Toward Occupied Building’ and unlawful possession of a firearm. The charges stem from an early morning shooting on Labor Day, which…

Bear Season Opens in Wisconsin

Hunting season for Black Bears begins in Wisconsin

  WISCONSIN– Black bear hunting season got underway in Wisconsin Wednesday. Hunters need to enter a lottery to get a license. Despite the extra steps, DNR officials are seeing an interest in bear hunting steadily increase, while other hunts, such as during deer season, seem to be declining. “When people compare it to deer hunting, they quickly, I think, realize…

St. Scholastica’s $17M Student Center Opens

DULUTH, Minn. — A longtime dream has become a reality for the St. Scholastica community. On Tuesday, school officials, trustees, students and alumni gathered for the ribbon cutting of a new student center. The building is a culmination of years of fundraising and planning to ensure this center will serve the needs of students. “The student center is the dream…

Unions Hold Labor Day Picnic

AFL-CIO holds annual Labor Day Picnic in Bayfront Park

DULUTH, Minn. — Today’s weather brought together the public and politicians alike for a picnic in Bayfront Park. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) has held their annual Labor Day picnic for several decades now. Members say that the historical ties to labor unions here in the Northland, has kept attendance strong over the years….

Cloquet Slashing Suspect Charged

A man allegedly slashes woman for 'snitching'

CLOQUET, Minn. — A Cloquet area man is accused of slashing a woman’s throat, after accusing her of snitching; according to Probable Cause Documents filed in District Court. 25-year-old Toby Ray Smith is being held in the Carlton County Jail on $100,000 bond, after police alleged, he stabbed a woman in the neck on Aug. 22, on the Fond Du…

Aurora Shooting Suspect Charged

22-year-old charged with attempted murder

AURORA, Minn. — A 22-year-old Biwabik man was booked into the St. Louis County Jail today, according to jail records. Court documents show that Landon Tuomala is facing several charges, including attempted second-degree murder, stemming from a Tuesday shooting in Aurora. Tuesday, East Range Police Department responded to a 911 call from a man, reportedly Tuomala, claiming they had shot…

Old World Meats is Good as New

DULUTH, Minn. — Old World Meats is back open, and good as new, after being closed for a few months due to building repairs. Paul Wrazidlo is the third-generation owner of Old World Meats. He’s worked for about 50 years in his family’s meat shop, learning the trade, and the repeat customers. He described how it feels to be open…

Spartan Staff get in Spirit

SUPERIOR, Wis. — While most back to school events are geared towards getting students excited about being back in the classroom, the Superior School District is getting its teachers and staff in the spirit. Faculty from all of Superior’s schools gathered at the high school for some socializing, food, and Olympic themed fun. Dressed to represent their individual schools, staff…

Council Discusses Encampments

A much quieter council meeting this week, as long-term homeless response is still a hope.

DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier this month the homeless encampment outside Duluth City Hall was shut down, making for a packed City Council meeting with strong voices on all sides of the issue. Monday’s City Council meeting on encampment response, however, was much quieter, with much of the speaking done by Duluth Fire Department and Union Gospel Mission officials. The two, along…

Haunted Ship ‘Creepy Crawl’

After nearly 30 years, the Haunted Ship finds new ways to engage the public.

DULUTH, Minn. — Every fall for nearly 30 years the William A. Irvin is transformed from a place of history to one of horror. The Haunted Ship is a seasonal stop for many Halloween fanatics across the Midwest. Organizers said that this year, there will be even more ways for the public to join in the spooky fun. Steve Rankila,…

Final First Day for LSC President

The LSC President is stepping down after what will be six years in the position.

DULUTH, Minn. — Students at Lake Superior College were back on campus Monday, greeted with food, root beer floats and Rock N’ Roll. But it marks the last ‘first day’ of classes for one member of the LSC community. After 5 years as the school’s president, Patricia Rogers announced she is stepping down at the end of this year. Rogers…