House Explodes on Iron Range Monday Morning
Home Does Not Catch Fire
Early Monday morning, a house exploded on the Iron Range.
Author: Site Staff
Dog’s Birthday Party Helps Support Humane Society
3rd Birthday Celebration for "Buddy" the Dog
A Superior business owner celebrated his dog’s birthday with a special twist Sunday.
Lower Chester Park Celebrates 100 Years
Recreational facility became a part of Chester Park in 1915
Dozens of community members enjoyed the beautiful afternoon outdoors Sunday, to celebrate Lower Chester’s centennial.
7th Annual Bubble Festival
Duluth Children's Museum
The 7th annual Bubble Festival drew quite the crowds Sunday.
General Mills sets ambitious goal for greenhouse gas cuts
28-Percent cuts over the next decade
General Mills says it’s eager to do its part to fight climate change, so it’s setting a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent over the next decade from farm to fork to landfill.
A Fight for Life, Toddler Needs Heart Transplant
Aria Gram's in Need of Life Saving Transplant
A South Range toddler is in the fight of her life as she awaits a life-saving heart transplant at the Mayo Clinic.
Man throws a rock at police, leads them on a chase
Suspect arrested in Hermantown
A man is in custody after assaulting a police officer and leading authorities on a foot chase Saturday afternoon.
Officers cite 2 men for trying to net fish on Gull Lake
Conservation officers have issued citations to two tribal members who attempted to net fish on Gull Lake in Nisswa on the second day of efforts by activists to assert rights they say they hold under an 1855 treaty.
DNR: Starry stonewort confirmed in Minnesota lakes
Lake Koronis and Mud Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says an invasive pest has been confirmed in Minnesota lakes for the first time.
Hundreds march to Minnesota State Fair protest
Hundreds of protesters are marching in a Black Lives Matter rally outside the Minnesota State Fair.
Esko & Two Harbors Face Off in Rematch of Last Year’s Section Final
Week Two Highlights
Hear from both Esko Head Coach Bill Hudspith and Two Harbors Head Coach Tom Nelson about how they prepped for this week’s matchup.
Duluth Fire Chief Set to Retire
Chief Bryan Bushey
A veteran of the Duluth Fire Department has announced he will retire Monday, August 31st.He is fairly new to the position of chief, having replaced John Stronigtharm in January.
Search Warrant Leads to Five Arrests in Superior
A search warrant Thursday afternoon in Douglas County leads to a five hour man-hunt through the woods and the arrest of five people in the town of Superior.
Lakehead Harvest Reunion a Trip Through Time
Steam Engines and Blacksmithing on Display in Esko
The 54th Annual Lakehead Harvest Reunion opened Friday, in Esko. The annual festival brings antique steam engines and farming techniques into the limelight.
Level 3 Predatory Offender Relocates in Duluth
54-Year-Old Erik Thorson
The Duluth Police Department would like to notify the public on the release and relocation of Level III Predatory Offender 54 year old, Erik Thorson.
Dayton says Planned Protest Outside Fair ‘Inappropriate’
Gov. Mark Dayton says the group Black Lives Matter has raised valid concerns about vending opportunities at the Minnesota State Fair.
Duluth City Hall Looking Cleaner, Brighter
City Hall is looking a bit cleaner and brighter these days after the stone walls were blasted for cleansing.
Miller Dwan Foundation to Auction Off Mini Cottage
Proceeds Will Benefit Adult In-Patient Behavioral Health Unit
Construction is almost finished on a mini cottage that could be yours if you’re willing to bid.
DTA Gears Up For ‘Grocery Express’
Bus Route Begins September 1
In just a few days, people living in Lincoln and Morgan Park will have better access to fresh food.
Warning Signs of Anemia
3.5 Million Americans Have Blood Disorder
About three and a half million people in the U.S. have anemia, making it one of the most common blood disorders.
Minneapolis Building to Get Giant Mural Featuring Bob Dylan
Artists have started work on a giant mural featuring a portrait of Bob Dylan on a building in downtown Minneapolis.
Truck Plows Through Sacred Heart Music Center
A Duluth Man was injured after he drove through a church Thursday.
DNR Unveils Changes Aimed at Mending Mille Lacs Relations
Minnesota’s wildlife officials are making sweeping changes at Mille Lacs Lake to restore trust with locals after shutting down the lake’s walleye fishing season.
Eric Johnson Announces Candidacy for MN House
Eric Johnson of International Falls says he brings years of experience to the table from owning and operating Voyageurs Outfitters Inc.
Panel Grants Sex Offender Conditional Release From Lockup
Coker was convicted of raping three teenage girls in the early 1990s, and in 1994 twice escaped from a halfway house while under supervised release.
Minnesota State Fair Opens 12-day Run through Labor Day
Great Minnesota Get-Together Starts Up
The Minnesota State Fair is opening its gates for its annual 12-day run through Labor Day.
Childhood Obesity Rate Higher in U.S. Than Canada
A new report finds the U.S. childhood obesity rate has climbed much more than in neighboring Canada.
St. Louis Co. Highway to Honor Fallen Deputy
Family and colleagues of Deputy Bradley Anderson will gather to unveil a permanent memorial to him next week.
Hibbing Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
The man is accused of having 47 grams of methamphetamine and more than $5,000 in cash on him at a campsite in Itasca County.
Minnesota Students Lead Nation in ACT Scores
A new report shows Minnesota students are leading the nation in ACT scores for the 10th consecutive year, but a persistent racial achievement gap remains.
Wisconsin Tied with Iowa for No. 2 spot on ACT Exam
Wisconsin is tied with Iowa for the No. 2 spot among states on the ACT college entrance exam.
Firefighters Working to Free Person Trapped on Stadium Roof
Minneapolis firefighters are working to free a person who fell into a crevice on the roof of the Minnesota Vikings stadium that’s under construction.
‘Disgruntled’ Ex-Reporter Dies Following TV News Crew Shooting
Authorities: Flanagan Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
A law enforcement official says the suspect in the on-air shooting of two TV station employees died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
2015 Head Of The Lakes Fair Begins
The wreathing is looking pretty nice for the Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior, which kicked off Tuesday.
‘Tenant Landlord Connection’ Launches
A Duluth housing non-profit has launched a program to help prevent eviction.It’s called Tenant Landlord Connection.
3rd Annual Duluth Police Kids, Cops, and Cars
Memorial Park in Duluth was filled with kids, cops and cars Tuesday.
What to Look For When Checking Your Skin
Skin cancer is almost always curable if it’s caught and treated early.
Couple Plans to Spend a Year in the BWCA
They were named ‘2014 Adventurers of the Year’ by National Geographic and have traveled more than 30,000-miles by canoe, kayak and dog sled over the last decade.
Dairyland Outdoor Veterans’ Retreat
A community in Northwestern Wisconsin has rallied together to build an outdoor veterans retreat.
Babbitt Teen in Critical Condition Following Crash
A Babbitt teenager is in critical condition after a three vehicle crash.
Number of Fatal Bike Crashes in Wisconsin Double Last Year
The number of bicyclists killed in crashes this year in Wisconsin is more than double last year.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Swap to get Environmental Study
Comment Period to Open in 2016
The U.S. Forest Service is planning an environmental review on a proposal to swap state-owned land in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for national forest system land elsewhere.
Study: E-Cigs 95% Less Harmful Than Regular Cigarettes
The ongoing debate about e-cigarettes has taken a new turn.
More Bear Sightings in City Limits
Seeing bears in the City of Duluth is nothing new. However, Duluth Police said they’ve noticed a recent spike in people reporting bear sightings.
950th Engineering Company Back on U.S. Soil
Nearly 100 Wisconsin National Guard troops are back on U.S. soil after a deployment to the Middle East.
Organizations Prepare and Train for Disaster, Vigilant Guard
Knowing what to do when disaster strikes and being prepared is the focus of a Minnesota National Guard exercise going on this week at the DECC.
BAM Style Reopens for Business
BAM Style is open for business after being forced to close after a vehicle drove through the storefront.
Wisconsin Prisons Relax Solitary Confinement Policies
Wisconsin prison officials have quietly relaxed solitary confinement policies over the past year.
Dayton Calls Special Election to Fill House 3A Seat
Gov. Mark Dayton is calling a special election to fill an open seat in the House triggered by a veteran Democrat’s death after a short battle with cancer.
UPDATE: Authorities Identify Man Killed in Accidental Shooting
An accidental shooting resulted in the death of a man in Gnesen Township.
