YMCA Holds Thank-You Dinner Celebration
It was a night to celebrate supporters of Duluth’s YMCA Wednesday.
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‘Superior Spooktacular’ Comes Alive Saturday
Calling all witches, zombies and ghouls! The “Superior Spooktacular” is this Saturday on Tower Avenue.
Pink Eye: Highly Contagious Childhood Condition
It’s a condition that strikes fear in the hearts of many parents.
‘Taste of Miller Hill Mall’ Benefits Food Bank
Mall restaurants and food vendors offered samples in exchange for donations.
Grand Rapids School Referendum up for Vote
$80-Million Dollar Construction of 2 New Elementary Schools
Grand Rapids voters will soon decide whether to approve an $80-million dollar school referendum that’s coming up on the November ballot.
Longtime Chisholm Publisher Ponikvar Dies at 96
Former Iron Range Newspaper Publisher Dies
Longtime newspaper publisher and Minnesota Iron Range political force Veda Ponikvar has died at age 96.
Legislators Try to Persuade Panel to Approve Blaze Pink Bill
WI Lawmakers Propose Bill to Let Hunters Wear Pink
A pair of legislators is trying to convince an Assembly committee to approve a bill that would allow hunters to wear blaze pink.
Judge Lets Tribes Hunt Deer at Night in Northern Wisconsin
Chippewa Drew Up New Regulations
A federal judge in Madison is allowing Wisconsin’s Chippewa tribes to hunt deer at night in part of northern Wisconsin.
Animal Allies Raises $99K At ‘Fur Ball’
The team at Duluth’s Animal Allies is cheering a little louder after one successful Fur Ball fundraiser.
UMD Report Shows $521M Economic Impact Yearly
The University of Minnesota-Duluth says it is pumping out $521 million into the region’s economy every year, which is a 5.7 percent increase since 2010.
Great Outdoors: Rock Climbing
It’s a perfect sport if you’re looking to challenge yourself, spend some time in nature and gain strength and flexibility.
The Health Dangers of High Heels
They may look good, but what they’re doing to our feet is anything but pretty.
Crews Pull Woman From SUV in Twin Ponds
Duluth Police: Man Fled the Scene
Duluth police are investigating after a serious one-vehicle accident that ended in a pond Tuesday.
Mills Sets Up Minnesota Rematch with Nolan After 2014 Loss
Mills and Nolan to Face Off for 8th Congressional Seat
There’s a high-stakes, big-bucks rematch brewing for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District seat.
Historical Society Wants New Fort Snelling Visitors Center
The Minnesota Historical Society plans to ask state lawmakers for more than $30 million to build a new visitors center at Fort Snelling.
Resort Community Dealing with Loss of 3 Friends
Residents of a small resort community near the Canadian border say the loss of three young men in the Lake of the Woods is puzzling because all were fishing guides who were familiar with the changing waters.
Cook Co. Proclaims Columbus Day As ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’
Native Americans in Cook County, Minn. held a rally Monday to urge county commissioners to end Columbus Day and proclaim the day as “Indigenous Peoples Day.”
Managing Celiac Disease
Many Americans have decided to curb or even eliminate gluten from their diets because it makes them feel better.
Dangerous Intersection to Get Safety Improvement
Intersection with High Number of Accidents to Become a 4-Way Stop
A dangerous intersection in Douglas County is about to get some improvements to make it safer.
Anti-Abortion Rally in St. Paul Draws Supporters, Opponents
300 Protesters Participated
More than 300 protesters participated in an anti-abortion rally designed to encourage Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton to investigate Planned Parenthood.
Douglas County 4-H Hosts ‘Achievement Night’
Event Honored Youth Volunteers
Douglas County 4-H celebrated the accomplishments of its outstanding youth members Sunday.
Study: Elephants Could Help With Curing Cancer
Clues leading to a cure for cancer may come from an unlikely source – elephants.
Authorities Recover Body of Second Missing Boater
3 Boaters Went Missing on Lake of the Woods Last Week
Law enforcement officers have recovered the body of a second boater missing for the past week on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota.
Man Dead in Itasca County Crash
The crash happened at 12:04 a.m. on Highway 65 south of Swan Lake.
Boo at Zoo Attracts Thousands
First Weekend of Event, Large Crowds
Nearly 6,000 people packed in the Lake Superior Zoo Saturday for the annual Boo at the Zoo.
Animal Allies Hosts Fur Ball Gala
It was a purr-fectly good time at the Fur Ball fundraiser Saturday evening.
UMD Hosts Engineering Day
High School Students Invited to Learn about Engineering
More than 200 students were able to explore UMD’s Engineering Department Saturday.
Dinosaur claw fossil found on Minnesota’s Iron Range
Dinosaur fossil found at Hill Annex Mine
A dinosaur claw fossil found on northeastern Minnesota’s Iron Range could help researchers better figure out what sort of dinosaurs lived in the state.
Body of 1 missing boater recovered from Lake of the Woods
Body of Justin Haugtvedt Recovered
Law enforcement officers have recovered the body of one of three missing men on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota.
Montevideo named host of 2016 Governor’s Pheasant Opener
2016 - Dayton's sixth annual pheasant opener
Montevideo has been selected to host the 2016 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener.
Teens Sleep in Boxes, Raise Awareness of Homeless Youth
Funds go to Duluth's Life House
Area students are taking a stand against youth homelessness in our community, by sleeping in cardboard boxes.
Working Out at the Duluth YMCA
Active Adventures: Muscle Pump
For this week’s Active Adventures, William Seay takes a fitness class at the YMCA.
Gov. Dayton Heads to Mankato for 5th Annual Pheasant Opener
Pheasant Population up from Last Year
Gov. Mark Dayton travels to Mankato Friday for the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener.
CASDA Launches Donation Drive For Shelter
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and CASDA in Superior is taking the lead on the issue.
Ridership Increases On New DTA ‘Grocery Express’
So far, it’s a success for the DTA’s new “Grocery Express” route.
UMD Holds Annual Job Fair
400 Students, 90 Employers Attend
More than 400 students took part in the Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair Thursday.
Duluth Kids Stand Up To Bullies Through Chalk
"Kindness in Chalk" kicks off Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
A simple childhood toy is being used to spark conversations at a local school about bullying.
Inn on the North Shore Known for Uniqueness
Northern Rail TrainCar Inn
Whether you’re a travel enthusiast or just looking for something a bit different than staying at your run of the mill hotel, the Northern Rail Traincar Inn might be a perfect fit.
Sunrise Update 10-8-15
An update on local news and weather.
Mother Promotes Suicide Awareness in Northland
Jo Angel Lost Her Son to Suicide
The 7th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk will take place this weekend.
Burrito Union Borracho Beans
Cooking Connection: Burrito Union
In this week’s Cooking Connection, William Seay spends time with Chef Brett Knutsen from Burrito Union.
Twin Cities Author to Host Book Signing at Fitger’s
'Whispering Pines' Tells Stories of Northland Cabin Life
St. Paul author Elliot Foster will hold a book signing for his new novel ‘Whispering Pines: Tales From a Northwoods Cabin.’
MN Supreme Court Visits Duluth
Minnesota’s justices of the state’s highest court came to UMD Wednesday night for an informal dinner with community members.
PAVSA Holds Annual ‘Take Back The Night’
Wednesday night was a night to “Take Back The Night” in Duluth.
UMD Hosts Cardboard Boat Races
The University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Homecoming Week continued with cardboard boat races Wednesday.
Lucky Duluth Kids Ride to School in a Fire Truck
Four Boys and One Girl Get Opportunity to Ride in Fire Engine
Talk about showing up to school in style.
Two People and Their Dog Rescued from Sailboat in Apostle Islands
Coast Guard Aids in Apostle Islands Rescue
A rescue was caught on camera by the U.S. Coast Guard Tuesday night as a sailboat was taking on water and being pushed around by winds near the Apostle Islands.
Cliffs Natural Resources Terminates Agreement with Essar
Pellet Sale Agreement Ends Between Essar and Cliffs Natural Resources
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced Tuesday that, effective October 5, 2015, it has terminated its Pellet Sale and Purchase Agreement with Essar Algoma.
DNR Names 17 to Mille Lacs Committee, New Point Man for Lake
Still No Decision on Walleye Ice Fishing
The Department of Natural Resources has named 17 people to its new Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee and a new point person for the agency’s efforts to revive the popular lake’s struggling walleye population.
Duluth Company Helping With Credit Card ‘Chip’ Transition
Businesses throughout the Northland are right now in transition to accept chip-embedded credit and debit cards.
