Duluth Fire Victims Try To Salvage Belongings
In the past 30 days, the Duluth Fire Department has responded to a dozen fires.
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Consuming Peanuts May Lead to Fewer Peanut Allergies
A new study suggests consuming, not avoiding peanuts may lead to fewer peanut allergies in kids.
Mother & Son Die in Fire in Northern WI
Two People Die in Northern Wisconsin
A mother and her son have died in a fire in Bayfield County.
Empire Mine in Upper Peninsula to Halt Production Until Fall
300 Workers Affected by Shut Down in Upper Peninsula
Cliffs Natural Resources says it will temporarily shut down the Empire Mine in the Upper Peninsula in June and resume production in the fall.
Gov. Dayton Signs Liquor Regulation Changes into Law
Includes Legal Sunday Growler Sales
Minnesotans will soon be able to take home bottles of beer from their favorite craft breweries on Sundays.
Simonson Announces He’s Not Running for Mayor of Duluth
Simonson Says He Won't Run for Mayor in Duluth
Minnesota State Representative Erik Simonson will not be running for Duluth’s mayor.
Commissioner OKs 4-Day Week for 5 Minnesota School Districts
Five Minnesota School Districts to Continue with a Four-Day Week
Six Minnesota school districts will be allowed to continue a four-day school week next year.
HIV Cases Increased Slightly Last Year in Minnesota
More than 300 New HIV Cases Reported
Health officials say Minnesota reported more than 300 new HIV cases last year, bringing the number of residents living with the virus that causes AIDS to nearly 8,000.
Officer Filed Suit Against City Before Being Killed on Duty
Claimed Harassment and Workplace Retaliation
A police officer filed a lawsuit against the city of Mendota Heights claiming harassment and workplace retaliation several months before he was killed last year by a suspect during a traffic stop.
‘Poetry Rocks’ On At Duluth Public Library
If you didn’t know, poetry was rocking Thursday at the Duluth Public Library.
Weekend Spotlight: May 1-3
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Here’s your Weekend Spotlight with TwinPortsNightlife.com!
Food Trucks Roll Out For Homegrown
Homegrown Music Festival is attracting food trucks to roll out for thousands of fans in Duluth, and business is booming for Chow Haul.
Managing Exercise-Induced Asthma
Being out of breath while you exercise happens all the time. But for some, it’s more than just pushing yourself too hard.
Minn. Senate Staff Member Killed By Light Rail Train
A woman struck and killed by a light rail train in St. Paul was a longtime state Senate staff member.
Update: Duluth Police Find Missing Man
Police Find Missing Man in Duluth
Duluth Police say they have located a man reported missing on April 28, 2015 with the help of the public.
WI Senate Committee OKs 70 mph Speed Limit Bill
Committee Approves Bill to Increase Speed Limit in WI
The state Senate’s transportation committee has approved a bill that would clear the way for a 70 mph speed limit.
Minnesota Reaches Grim Milestone in Traffic Deaths for 2015
More Traffic Deaths in 2015 than Same Time in 2014
Minnesota is seeing a faster pace than last year in traffic deaths following the death of three people in two wrecks this week.
1st Batch of Avian Flu Emergency Aid Clears House
House Approves $893,000 for Response Efforts
The first batch of emergency money to help Minnesota agencies combat the spread of the avian flu affecting poultry farms is one step from Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk.
New 3D Test Can Catch Breast Cancer Early
New technology could lower false breast cancer positives by 20 to 40 percent.
Authorities Identify Victims of Fatal Crash in Carlton County
Victims of Fatal Crash Identified in Carlton Co.
Authorities have released the names of the two drivers killed in a fatal crash in Carlton County.
DNR Reminds Hunters Electronic Registration Begins this Fall
Wisconsin DNR Reminds of Registration Change
Wisconsin wildlife officials are reminding deer and bear hunters that electronic registration will be the rule statewide starting this fall.
House Passes Budget that Cuts MinnesotaCare
Lawmakers Cut $1 Billion from Health Care Spending
House Republicans have passed a health care budget that cuts an insurance program for tens of thousands of low-income Minnesotans.
Art Therapy Helps a Man Find Freedom
Young Man With Physical Disability is Amazing Artist
While anyone can pick up a paint brush and dabble in the arts, not everyone has the capability to make a masterpiece.
New Cataract Surgery Improves Depth Perception
Cataracts will affect all of us at some point. They are a natural part of aging, but they are treatable with surgery.
Duluth Residents Attend Bike Path Informational Session
Duluthians had the opportunity to hear more about a new bike path going in adjacent to College Street between Kenwood Avenue and 19th Avenue East.
Crews Respond to Explosion, Fire at Calumet Refinery
30-Foot Asphalt Tank Up in Flames, Black Smoke
The Superior Fire Department was called around 3:30 p.m. to a 30 foot asphalt tank on fire.
Dayton to MN DNR: No More Moose Collaring
Dayton Orders an End to Moose Collaring in Minnesota
Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered the state Department of Natural Resources to stop the practice of radio-collaring moose as part of studying the animals.
Booze Bill Gives House a Shot at Repealing Sunday Sales Ban
Sunday Liquor Sales
Proponents of scrapping the state’s long-standing ban on Sunday liquor sales have one more shot this year.
Red Cross Holds Humanitarian Simulations
The realities of armed conflict and humanitarian action played out in the Northland Monday.
Vehicle Slams Into Home In Poplar
A vehicle went out of control Monday when it struck a house in Poplar, according to officials.
Mayo Clinic Survey: 60% Would Like to be Organ Donors
April marks organ donation month and the demand is on the rise with about 150 patients being added to the wait-list every day.
Student School Board Member Gets $3,000 Scholarship
A Proctor High School senior is getting a jump start funding her college education.
New Facebook Page Helps You Find a Childcare Provider
Connecting Parents and Childcare Providers
 If you’re a parent and have been searching for a quality full-time childcare provider for your child, you may be all too familiar with how hard it can be.
High-Speed Chase, 1 Suspect On the Loose
25-Mile Chase Across the Twin Ports
A driver who Minnesota State Patrol said took them on a 25-mile chase is still on the run.
Julsrud Won’t Seek Second Term on Duluth Council
Duluth Councilor Won't Run for Re-Election
A Duluth city councilor has announced she’s not seeking re-election.
Six Dogs Killed by Wolves in Northern Minnesota
Wolves Kill Dogs Near Duluth
Six dogs have been killed by wolves in northern Minnesota in the last five weeks, outpacing last year’s total for the entire state.
Vote Now: Bells Helmet 100K Grant for Bike Trail
Spirit Mountain and COGGS are Semi-finalists
Outdoor enthusiasts, now is the time to get out the vote to bring more mountain bike trails to Duluth.
Ramps to Close on I-535 Tuesday for Temporary Work
Two Ramps to Close Temporarily on I-535 in Duluth
Two I-535 ramps will close temporarily for routine inspections in Duluth. Signed detour routes will be in place to direct motorists during the closures.
Duluth Hiker Seriously Injured After Fall at Waterfall Canyon in UT
Duluth Hiker Badly Injured in Fall
A hiker from Duluth, Minnesota was flown out of Waterfall Canyon Sunday afternoon after falling about 40 feet while climbing the rocks with a co-worker.
Glensheen Mansion Extends Hours, Jump Starts Summer Tourism
Glensheen Mansion is getting a jump start on the summer tourism season.
Body Recovered After Canoe Flips
Crews have recovered the body of a missing canoeist on an eastern Twin Cities lake.
WI Organ Donor Registry Growing Rapidly
Wisconsin has seen the number of organ donors rise since relaunching the state’s donor registry in 2010.Â
Overnight Fire in Duluth
Just before 4:00a.m. Sunday Duluth Firefighters responded to a blaze in East Duluth.
WI Climbers at Mount Everest Survive Earthquake
Two Wisconsin men climbing Mount Everest have survived an avalanche set off by a powerful earthquake in Nepal.
Police Officers Shoot, Injure Suspect at MSP Airport
Authorities say police officers have shot and wounded a man who drove at them at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Dayton to Call Emergency Meeting on Bird Flu
Gov. Mark Dayton will convene his Executive Council on Monday as Minnesota responds to a bird flu outbreak that has killed millions of birds in the state’s poultry industry.
House GOP Finalizes Bid in Education Funding Debate
Minnesota House Republicans have finalized their bid in the state’s education finance debate.
House Approves Transgender Student Bathroom Restrictions
The Minnesota House wants to restrict transgender students’ access to school locker rooms and bathrooms.
Wine Beginnings Hosts Brew Day
Brats and beer were the focus of a fun afternoon event in Superior.
Shining up the S.S. Meteor
Maintaining a piece of maritime history is how some passionate volunteers spent their Saturday.
