United Way Hot Dish Cook-Off
Forget about the typical United Way chili cook-offs. Carlton County went outside the box Saturday and hosted its first ever hot dish cook-off.
Author: Site Staff
Scouts Learn to Make Sausage at Superior Meats
An area boy scout troop got an up-close look at the working of a local meat market as they made their own sausages.
High-Speed Police Chase Near Hibbing
A high-speed chase near Hibbing Saturday morning reached speeds of 122 miles-per-hour.
‘Moderation Management’ Program Helps Heavy Drinkers
Heavy drinkers are turning to a new approach in their effort to manage the habit.
Judge Rules Wisconsin Abortion Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down a Wisconsin law requiring abortion providers to get hospital admitting privileges.
Wappes Sentenced for Swindling More Than $1M in Carlton Co.
Fmr. Carlton Co. Employee Sentenced for Theft by Swindle
A former Carlton County employee has her sentence for stealing more than one million dollars from her bosses.
Dayton Sets Date for Minnesota’s State of the State
Minnesota's State of the State set for April
Gov. Mark Dayton still has some time to write his State of the State speech.
15 Arrested in Duluth Prostitution Sting
Duluth Police Arrest 15 in Sting
The Duluth Police Department has completed a two-day prostitution sex trafficking operation with the help of other law enforcement agencies.
Founder of Betty’s Pies Passes Away
Betty's Pies Founder Passes Away
An iconic Northland woman has passed away.
Dayton Hits the Road to Push for Statewide Preschool Funding
Gov. Dayton Seeks More Funding for Minnesota Preschools
Gov. Mark Dayton is taking his pitch to fund statewide preschool on the road.
MN State Parks Seek Fee Bump to Maintain Services
MN DNR Seeks Boost in Funding to State Parks
The Department of Natural Resources is asking the Minnesota Legislature to raise entrance fees at state parks so it can maintain services at existing levels.
Tool Could Revolutionize Skin Cancer Detection
It affects one out of every five Americans at some point in their life.
Hampton Inn Opens up in Hibbing
Phone is Ringing off the Hook for the New Hotel in Hibbing
This week the Hampton Inn officially opened its doors in Hibbing.
Bong Bridge Project to Start Phase 2 in April in Twin Ports
Bong Bridge Project Update
The second phase of a major Twin Ports highway project will ramp up soon.
State: About 1 in 17 Live Near Oil Train Routes in MN
State Officials Highlight Number of People Living Near MN Oil Train Routes
State transportation officials are highlighting the number of Minnesotans who live near oil train routes just as the Dayton administration is pushing for safety improvements.
Authorities Search for Missing Sandstone Man
Authorities Ask for Help Finding Missing Sandstone Man
The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Kenneth Scott Kleppen, 22, of Sandstone, MN.
Most of MN Now in Drought
Most of MN Now Officially in Drought
Most of Minnesota is now officially in drought.
Toddlers, Teens Most at Risk for Medicine Poisonings
Nearly half of the 1.34 million calls to poison centers each year are for potential medical poisonings among kids.
Duluth Police Search for Burglary Suspect
Police Trying to Catch Duluth Burglary Suspect
Duluth Police need your help finding a burglar who’s on the run.
Cook Co. Commissioners Show Support for Dairy Farm
Commissioners Back Farm in Grand Marais
Cook County commissioners are showing their support for the Lakeview Natural Dairy farm in Grand Marais which isn’t letting state agricultural inspectors on its property.
Homegrown Releases 2015 Schedule
Homegrown Releases Schedule for 2015
The Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Schedule of Bands, Events, and Venues for 2015 has been released to the public.
Dallas Seavey Wins 3rd Iditarod in 4 Years
Seavey Wins Iditarod for 3rd Time
Dallas Seavey has won his third Iditarod in the last four years, beating his father to the finish line in Nome early Wednesday after racing 1,000 miles across Alaska.
Kraft Recalls 242,000 Cases of Mac & Cheese
Kraft Recalls Macaroni & Cheese Cases
Kraft Foods is recalling 242,000 cases of original flavor Kraft Macaroni & Cheese because some of the boxes contain small pieces of metal.
Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
It’s a milestone that most will never witness in their lifetime: watching a century year old veteran born on St. Patrick’s Day celebrate his birthday.
Hayward Woman Makes Court Appearance on Homicide Charge
Hayward Woman in Court for Overdose Related Homicide
A 31 year old Hayward woman made an appearance in court Tuesday for first degree reckless homicide.
DNA Helps Identify Victim in 1980 Homicide in MN
Victim of 1980 Homicide in MN Identified Through DNA
A murder victim has been identified as a result of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s (DPS/BCA) effort to learn the identities of Minnesota’s unidentified human remains.
WI Assembly Approves Speed Limit Increase
Speed Limit Increase Approved by WI Assembly
Wisconsin lawmakers have hit the gas pedal on a bill that would increase the maximum speed limit on some state highways and freeways.
Gov. Dayton Pitches $94M in Additional Tax Relief
Gov. Mark Dayton is pitching $94 million in additional tax relief as part of a revised budget that also would boost spending on preschool and college programs.
Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill to Ban Microbeads
Wisconsin is joining the nationwide push to ban a key plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products out of fear it’s leading to water pollution.
Wis. Senate Passes Bill Approving Liquor Samples
Headed to Gov. Walker's Desk
Mini-shots of hard alcohol could be offered to sample at Wisconsin liquor and grocery stores under a bill headed to Gov. Scott Walker for his consideration.
Ashland Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Father
Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Dad in Ashland Co.
A 15-year-old Ashland boy has pleaded guilty to killing his father.
Federal Charges Against Duluth Firefighter
New federal charges have been brought against a Duluth firefighter accused of child pornography.
Bigger Surplus Gives Dayton Second Take on MN Budget Plan
Dayton Revisits MN Budget Proposal Thanks to Bigger Surplus
Gov. Mark Dayton is revisiting his budget proposal thanks to a bigger projected surplus that allows him to recommend more things.
Wisconsin Set to Vote on Higher Speed Limit Bill
Wisconsin lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would green light increasing the state speed limit to 70 mph on some highways and freeways.
Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Approving Liquor Samples
Mini-shots of hard alcohol could be offered to sample at Wisconsin liquor and grocery stores under a bill up for a vote in the state Senate.
Bigger Surplus Gives Dayton Second Take on Budget Plan
Gov. Mark Dayton is revisiting his budget proposal thanks to a bigger projected surplus that allows him to recommend more things.
March 31 Farm Bill Crop Program Signup Deadline Approaching
University of Minnesota Extension officials remind farmers and landowners they have until the end of March to make their crop program choices under the 2014 farm bill.
Enger Golf Course Opens Driving Range
It may be damp outside from Monday’s rainfall, but it’s time to hit the driver range at Enger Park Golf Course.
Doctors: Healthy Children Don’t Need Daily Vitamins
The vitamin world is speaking to children. But when it comes to taking daily supplements, pediatricians say kids don’t necessarily need them.
Safe Routes to School Program Helps Grand Rapids
It’s a step that may help younger generations in Grand Rapids not only stay safe but also get more fit.
Art Appreciation Blossoms
Art appreciation is growing with each stroke of the brush in Grand Rapids.
House Panel Votes to Disband MNsure
Decision Made After Story of Death
The debate over MNsure’s future is taking an emotional turn.
Hayward Food Shelf Moving to New Location
Food Shelf in Hayward is Getting a New Home
On March 17th, the Hayward Community Food Shelf is moving around the corner to 16216 W Hwy 63.
Inmates at Saginaw Corrections Center Process Meat
Proposed Pilot Program Would Give Inmates Butcher's License
Need some steaks for the grill? Get a fresh cut from a Minnesota correctional facility.
Sunday Liquor Sales Supporters Caravan to WI
Group Travels to Make a Point About Sunday Liquor Sales in MN
A caravan of vehicles drove from the Minnesota Capitol to a liquor store in neighboring Wisconsin to make a point.
MN Poison Center Says Funding Needed to Avoid Cuts
Funding Needed to Prevent Cuts at MN Poison Center
Minnesota’s Poison Center says it needs more funding from the state, or else it will have to scale back its 24-hour emergency call center.
Fire Displaces Family, Kills Pets
Nearly a dozen fire departments responded to a house fire Saturday evening in Mountain Iron.
Report due on Oil Pipeline Effects in Minnesota
Minnesota officials will learn more this week about the health, economic and environmental effects of pipelines carrying crude oil from North Dakota and Canada through Minnesota.
Honor Choir Concert Creates Beautiful Tunes
More than 150 youth voices came together to sing.
21st Annual Bockfest is Rockin’
Bockfest is a traditional celebration of spring.
