Horse Enthusiasts Compete at Dirt Floor Arena
It was a big weekend for horse enthusiasts in the Northland as they competed at the Dirt Floor Arena.
Author: Site Staff
2 dead, 16 injured after volleyball team’s bus hits car
Two people are dead and 16 others were injured after a car and a high school volleyball team’s bus collided in western Wisconsin.
Police investigate movie theater shooting; 2 injured
Two people have been hospitalized in a shooting outside a movie theater in Maple Grove.
Raising Funds for an After-School Program in Superior
Community members gathered in Superior Saturday afternoon to raise funds for an after-school program.
Former NAACP President Remembered
A few dozen people joined together at a memorial ceremony in Canal Park Saturday afternoon to honor the life of an NAACP President who passed away last week.
Rice Lake is Minnesota’s Newest City
Minnesota will soon have a new city.
Concern Over Loud Music at Bayfront’s Tribute Fest
Tribute Fest at Bayfront Park has stuck a chord with some people.
Update: Name Released of Armed Man Shot and Killed by Sheriff Deputy
Itasca County Sheriff's Office
Authorities have released the name of an armed man who threatened Itasca County Sheriff Deputies before being shot and killed. 31-Year-Old Adam Schneider died of his wounds.
Fresh Produce Makes A Comeback On London Road
Stand Testing Out Location For One Week
Fresh produce is now rolling down London Road in Duluth, which is something that hasn’t happened in years.
Duluth’s ZMC Hotels Is Sold
New Company Expected To Invest, Expand
Duluth-based ZMC Hotels, which owns businesses like The Edgewater in Duluth and the Hampton Inn in Hibbing, has been sold to a California private investment group.
Police Release New Video Of Park Point Suspects
Duluth police have released surveillance video of two men accused of breaking into vehicles on Park Point.
One Dead, 2 Injured in Bayfield Co. Crash
We now know the name of a man killed in a three vehicle accident in the Town of Bayview. 79-year-old Roger Bristol of Bayfield died in the crash.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Expired Medication
Have you ever reached for a pain reliever or other medicine to find it has an old expiration date?
Red Cross Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers Will Help Train National Guard
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact the Nothern Minnesota Red Cross in advance.
Superior City Councilor Proposes New Trash Fee
Graham Garfield to Make Formal Announcement Monday
The fight for trash fees in Superior is far from over.
Petition Helps Impacted Iron Range Workers
Mesabi Nugget Employees Helped by Petition
The petition to the U.S. Department of Labor for the extension of unemployment benefits for impacted Mesabi Nugget workers in Hoyt Lakes and Chisholm, Minn. was officially approved Friday, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
California Investment Group Purchases Duluth-Based ZMC Hotels
Duluth-Based ZMC Hotels Purchased by Investment Group
In a blockbuster transaction, long-time Duluth-based hotelier ZMC Hotels has been acquired by a private investment group led by real estate investor and developer, Mark Hall, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Walnut Creek, CA-based Hall Equities Group (HEG).
Group Says it Plans to Protest, Disrupt Minnesota State Fair
Group Black Lives Matter Plans to Protest at MN State Fair
A group called Black Lives Matter St. Paul says it plans a rally to disrupt operations at the Minnesota State Fair.
Getting a Full-Body Workout with Kettlebells
Active Adventures: Kettlebell Workout
For this week’s Active Adventures, William Seay learns all about kettlebells.
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Milwaukee
No Confirmed Cases in Humans This Year in Milwaukee
Milwaukee health officials say West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes collected in the city.
Police, Firefighters Compete For Northland Kids With Illnesses
Guns 'n' Hoses Raises Money For Northern Lights Foundation
Wade Stadium was roaring Thursday evening for the 8th annual Guns ‘n’ Hoses softball fundraising game.
Dogs’ Scent Can Detect Cancer
Dogs Have Sense of Smell 100,000 Times Stronger Than Humans
Two remarkable dogs are using their snouts to save lives.
Update: Cook County Authorities Find Body of Missing Cloquet Man
Authorities find Body of Missing Cloquet Man in Cook County
Authorities in Cook County have found the body of a missing 22-year-old from Cloquet.
Making Zesty Steak and Potatoes
Cooking Connection: Steak and Potatoes
For this week’s Cooking Connection, William Seay learns how to make steak with a zesty sauce and purple potatoes with At Sara’s Table.
Former President Says Cancer Has Spread to Brain & Liver
Former President Carter to Undergo Radiation Treatment
Former President Jimmy Carter says his cancer has shown up in his liver and on his brain and that he will undergo radiation treatment.
Sauna Catches Fire Early Thursday Morning
Thursday morning, around 1:45 a.m., 50-year-old Aaron Alec Kinn reported his sauna was engulfed in flames.
Potentially Drug-Resistant Head Lice Spreads
'Super Lice' Found in 95 Percent of Kids Tested in 30 States
A new and potentially drug-resistant species of head lice is showing up on the heads of kids around the U.S.
WI Point Road to Close
Road Work Prompts Temporary Closing of Wisconsin Point Road
Wisconsin Point Road will be closed Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26th (weather permitting) for Cold In-place recycling (CIR) of asphalt on portions of the road.
Superior Woman Faces New Charges for Killing Man
Change in Charges for Superior Woman Accused of Causing Duluth Man's Death
A Superior woman is facing a heftier charge for allegedly causing a Duluth man’s death.
Dayton Administration Asked for $15.4M for Mille Lacs Aid
Dayton: Emergency Package Talks Fizzled
Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration was seeking $15 million for business loans and $400,000 in tourism marketing for the Lake Mille Lacs region in special session action plan to deal with fallout from the abrupt walleye fishing suspension.
Bemidji State University President to Retire Next Summer
The president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College says he plans to retire next summer.
Arc Northland Hosts Annual Picnic
Helping Duluthians with Disabilities Find Housing Options
Tuesday, Arc Northland held its annual picnic, which included a meet and greet with lawmakers.
FDA Approves Female Sex Pill
Federal health officials have approved the first prescription drug to boost sexual desire in women, a milestone long sought by the pharmaceutical industry.
Great Outdoors: Off-Road Tour at North Woods Adventures
Tours through the Superior National Forest
In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a trip with the first and only off-road tour company in Minnesota.
City Looks to Construct Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge to go over the Mississippi River
It’s been a project nearly 6-years in the making: to build a pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River in Grand Rapids.
SweetWater Girls Ranch Looks to Offer Safe Haven
Helping Victims of Sex Trafficking
It’s a billion dollar business that is corrupting the lives of our children and whether you want to believe it or not, it’s happening in our own neighborhoods: sex trafficking.
MN DNR Warns Chippewa Against Treaty Rights Test
DNR Warns Chippewa Indians Group They Risk Prosecution for Wild Rice Harvesting
The Dayton administration has warned a group of Chippewa Indians who plan to harvest wild rice without state licenses later this month that they risk prosecution and seizure of their rice and equipment.
Candidate Announces Run for Seat Left Vacant by Representative’s Passing
Koochiching County Commissioner Running for House of Representatives
A northern Minnesota county commissioner has announced he’s running for the seat left empty after the passing of Representative David Dill.
Duluth Fire Department Warns of Dangerous Swimming Conditions
Swimming Conditions Dangerous in Duluth
Due to the High Risk of Rip Currents Tuesday, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.
WI Sees Strong Showing in Residential Housing Market
Wisconsin Has Strong Showing in Residential Real Estate
Economists credit the state’s unemployment rate and pent up demand for Wisconsin’s strong showing so far this year in residential real estate.
New Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program Launches
If you’re unemployed or low-skilled, there’s a new pre-apprenticeship program in the Northland to help people get back on their feet and into the carpentry industry.
Supporters Golf For Superior Fire, Police Museum
Superior’s old Fire and Police Museum got a funding boost Monday on the putt-putt course.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Bearaboo Coffee Escape
A Getaway in the Northland
If you’re looking for an affordable getaway to escape for a bit in the Northland, we have a suggestion.
Staying Fit With Parkour
In tonight’s Focus on Health, we’ll introduce you to an exercise that’s not only intense, but also fun.
Crapola Granola Expands in Old Drug Store
Set to Expand by the End of the Year
It’s a business the owners said started as a joke in 2007. Crapola Granola, a small start-up in Ely began 8-years ago and is making a big move.
Mineview in the Sky to Close in September
Iron Range Landmark Set to be a thing of the Past
An iconic landmark on the Iron Range will soon be a thing of the past this fall.
One Person Killed in Crash in Washburn
One Dead in Northern Wisconsin Crash
One person has died after crashing their vehicle in the City of Washburn.
Mississippi River Mussels Making Comeback in Twin Cities
Sign of Water Quality Improving
A variety of native mussel species once wiped out by pollution are making a comeback on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Mosquito Run Raises Money for Special Olympics Team
Hibbing Chisholm Rangers
More than a hundred motorcyclists hit the pavement on the Iron Range this weekend for the annual Mosquito Run.
Bubbles, Princesses and Music Offer Family Fun
First Annual Bubble Bash
More than 200 people gathered at Leif Erickson Park Sunday afternoon, many of them families, for the first annual Bubble Bash.
