TWO HARBORS, Minn. – What happened in Two Harbors on August 9, 2022 will be remembered in Minnesota’s history. That’s because it is very likely that this was the first time a mayor was removed from office by a recall vote. The initial vote count was 1,149 to remove Chris Swanson as Mayor, and 180 to keep him in office. …
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DULUTH, Minn. – A 35-year-old man is in custody after he caused a standoff with police in Gary New Duluth Saturday morning. Duluth Police say officers responded to a domestic assault call on the 100 block of 96th Avenue West around 8:35 a.m. on August 6. When officers arrived, the suspect barricaded himself in an empty home. That prompted police to…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Enbridge’s Line 5 was shut down for a short time period this week after a trace amount of petroleum product was found in the soil from what is being called a historical discharge. The company says it was detected during scheduled system maintenance Wednesday, August 3, near a valve site around Old Airport Road and Holmes Road southeast…
HAYWARD, Wis. – An Indian tribe in northwest Wisconsin will be the latest in the state to offer betting on sports and non-sports events. A compact amendment was signed recently by the state and the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. They are now the fourth federally recognized Indian tribe in the state to offer sports betting and…
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DULUTH, Minn. – One person is in custody after allegedly striking three people with a vehicle in downtown Duluth early Saturday morning. Duluth Police say officers were dispatched to the 500 block of East 4th Street around 12:15 a.m. on July 30, 2022. There they found three people with injuries. A 53-year-old man suffered a broken leg, a 41-year-old man suffered…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – The recovery from this year’s historic flooding in the Rainy Lake Basin continues in Koochiching County. All No Wake zones that were placed in late May have been removed. They were first established within 300 feet of shorelines, then 500 feet, to limit potential damage to buildings and infrastructure along waterways. Sheriff Perryn Hedlund says water levels…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior has had it share of large fires in recent years. Memories of those might have been in the minds of people who saw smoke coming from this part of the Twin Ports Saturday afternoon. The fire took place at Superior Landfill, starting up after 2 p.m. Superior Fire Department says they worked with Public Works to…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth resident is preparing to take her third trip to Ukraine since Russia began their invasion. Her goal is to help the country she was born and raised in remain resilient. For Bogdana Krivogorsky, the actions taken by the forces led by Russian President Vladimir Putin have been hard to watch. “It is mind boggling that in…
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DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been nearly three years since Essentia Health broke ground on Vision Northland. Construction work is ongoing on the 19-story structure, but the end is in sight. “The project is on time and on budget,” says Dr. David Herman, CEO of Essentia Health, “and that took a lot of extra work for everyone involved within this project to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nine businesses will be taking up space in several downtown Duluth buildings starting next week. The Greater Downtown Council and the Duluth 1200 Fund selected them as part of their Pop-Up CoLab. Each will spend three months’ rent free on the 300 block of West Superior Street, and get $1,500 to cover expenses. Most are owned by a…
DULUTH, Minn. – With Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken set to retire next week, the process to finding his replacement is ongoing. That includes hosting community meetings to give the public a space to share their thoughts. Around a dozen people took part in the second of these meetings at Portman Community Center July 26. That is more than who…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior recognized the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a mini expo at Center City Park. Around a half-dozen organizations were on hand to showcase their services that help people with disabilities live a more normal life. The event was hosted by the city and indiGO Wisconsin. Formerly known as North Country Independent Living, they…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department will be led by a woman for the first time in its history starting August 1. Mayor Emily Larson has appointed Deputy Chief Laura Marquardt to fill the position Chief Mike Tusken will retire from at the end of July. Marquardt has been with the Duluth Police Department for 27 years. Her most…
UPDATE (July 23, 7 a.m.) – The Minnesota State Patrol has provided more information into Friday evening’s accident on the Blatnik Bridge. On their website, they have labeled it a fatal incident. They say a Ford Expedition was traveling from Superior to Duluth when it lost control. It struck the median wall, then over-corrected and struck a piece of construction…
DULUTH, Minn. – A busy summer at Bayfront Festival Park continues Festival by the Lake this Saturday, July 23. The annual event will run from 11 to 7. It features seven music performances and over 100 exhibitors, offering crafts, food, drinks, a kid’s area, and much more. “You can walk about and just see and do so much,” says Tracy…
DULUTH, Minn. – Perch Lake is located on Duluth’s south side, between New Duluth and Fond du Lac. The 25-acre body of water used to be a bigger part of the St. Louis River estuary until human intervention occurred. “It used to have a really nice connection to the St. Louis River before Highway 23 and the railroad went in,” says…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo has a new member, and it is helping to grow the population of a vulnerable species. It’s been 15 years since the zoo has had a new Chinese Goral born there. That changed back on June 21. “I got a call on my radio from our barn keeper Jessica,” says Director of Animal Management…
DULUTH, Minn. – Recent visitors to the Lake Superior Zoo have been able to see the bald eagles in a renovated exhibit. Buddy and Liberty are enjoying more space, while visitors have a smoother path to get up close. Zoo officials say they want to give their guests the best experience possible, while also promoting the health and safety of their…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over one hundred people got the chance Wednesday to learn from a nationally known clinician on how they can best help kids going through traumatic experiences. The College of Saint Scholastica hosted Doctor Stephanie Covington for graduate students and current support service workers. She is nationally known for adapting treatment options for children and teens dealing with issues…
CLOQUET, Minn. – How well can communities handle more intense rainfalls in the Northland? That is what Cloquet, Duluth and 10 others in Minnesota are going to do thanks to grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that will fund planning for future infrastructure projects. Each grant will help communities plan for a different climate that today; one that is expected…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Parents got their chance Tuesday to make sure their child’s car seats are properly installed. Certified technicians with Fond du Lac Human Services, Saint Luke’s, and Essentia were at the Cloquet Area Fire District to inspect child seats and make sure they were installed properly. This event by Safe Kids Northeast Minnesota is one of their efforts to…
DULUTH, Minn. – With hot weather expected the next several days, beaches in the Northland should be busy. There could be additional dangers than just the colder water temperatures along the North Shore. Earlier this week the Minnesota Department of Health placed advisories to not enter the waters of Lake Superior at Agate Bay Beach in Two Harbors and Durfee Creek…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – As flood waters along the Rainy Lake basin continue to drop from historic levels, conditions are improving at Voyageurs National Park. Maintenance staff have repaired the locator lake trail this week, allowing people to access this part of the park starting July 16. That also includes the four campsites part of the Chain-of-Lakes at Locator, War Club,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Dane County judge on Friday gave Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos a second chance to produce requested records involving the investigation of the 2020 election result in Wisconsin. The order was in response to a lawsuit by the liberal watchdog group American Oversight seeking documents related to the partisan investigation by former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman. At…
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Five people were injured after a police pursuit in a Minneapolis suburb Friday afternoon ended in a crash between a suspect with an outstanding warrant and a passing vehicle, authorities said. The incident began after Brooklyn Center police was notified about the whereabouts of a man who had an active arrest warrant in connection with…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two contractors were injured at Superior Refinery today due to a flash fire. Cenovus says construction activity led to the fire around 1:20 this afternoon. It was quickly extinguished with assistance from the Superior Fire Department. The injured contractors were treated on site, and then transported to a local hospital for assessment and more treatment. Work was…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has announced when and where two public meetings are taking place this month as part of the Chief of Police hiring process. The first will be on July 20 at the Harrison Community Center starting at 5. The second will be on July 26 at the Portman Community Center starting at noon. Each meeting…
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TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors is busier than usual this weekend as they hold their annual Heritage Days. The event takes place the first weekend following the Fourth of July holiday. For 2022, activities got underway Thursday, July 7, and will continue through Sunday, July 10. They include two parades, an arts/crafts fair, stage entertainment, and a street dance….
DULUTH, Minn. – A summer tradition is back outside the Duluth Public Library. Food Truck Friday returned after a one year hiatus last month. The event gives the areas vendors a safe place to gather so that people can come and enjoy the wide variety of menu items each truck offers. For food truck owners like The Grumpy Goose’s Jose Goser,…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The investigation continues into Duluth’s second gun-related homicide of the year. The shooting on July 2 killed a 17-year-old boy near the intersection of North 16th Avenue East and East 1st Street, next to Endion Park. Duluth Police spent part of the morning of July 5 continuing their investigation around the scene, but did not provide the name…
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UPDATE (July 3, 10 a.m.) – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken has provided an update on Saturday night’s fatal shooting. In a Facebook post, Tusken says the person who died was a 17-years-old male, less than 3 months from their 18th birthday. “Our heart aches and we extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends who must bear…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the Fourth of July right around the corner, fireworks are taking flight. But before you light that match, you better know the rules. In Minnesota, firecrackers are illegal. Residents can, however, use non-explosives like sparklers and ground snakes. “Minnesota has one of the most restrictive fireworks laws and Wisconsin is not so strict,” says Sergeant Kelly Greenwalt…
TWIN PORTS – Anyone who uses the Blatnik Bridge to get across the Twin Ports can now help transportation officials plan its replacement. The public comment period is open for people to view the possible locations of the bridge, and whether it should shift slightly west or east of its current position. People can also see different designs for how the…
