GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office the body of a 46-year-old Twin Cities man was found on a beach just east of Grand Marais. The body was found by a woman walking along the beach early Wednesday morning. The man’s car was parked near where his body was found, but authorities say foul play is…
DULUTH, Minn. – An app that allows Minnesotans to purchase lottery tickets on their mobile devices has launched today. The app is called Jackpocket and Co-founder and CEO Peter Sullivan hopes to launch the app in more states in the next few months. “Jackpocket is unique to the industry. It has advanced systems in place to provide user protection and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth’s annual Fourth Fest at Bayfront Park is just around the corner. Gates open at Bayfront Festival Park at 4:00 p.m., musical performances start at 4:30 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at 10:10 p.m. This year’s musical guests include Under the Bus, Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinner, Feeding Leroy, and…
NEW HOPE, Minn. (AP) – A standoff that started with a domestic dispute stretched into daylight in New Hope where a man was barricaded in a house with two children. Officers were dispatched to a home about 8 p.m. Monday where a woman said her boyfriend was threatening her and her two children. When police arrived, they found the woman…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A lawsuit was filed Monday morning by conservation groups The Wilderness Society, Center for Biological Diversity, and the Izaak Walton League of America, all represented by Earthjustice, to challenge the reinstatement of federal mining leases near the BWCA Wilderness. The group’s lawsuit follows last week’s lawsuit filed by nine Minnesota businesses that aim to protect the recreation…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A new food stand has opened at the old Crabby Bill’s location in Canal Park. The new spot, called the Lakewalk Galley, was christened by Duluth Mayor Emily Larson earlier today as she broke a champagne bottle over the bow. The business is owned by the Vista Fleet company and will serve up food from the Lake…
DULUTH, Minn.-A celebration is taking place in Lincoln Park until 8 p.m. to celebrate the summer solstice. It’s all happening on the 1900 block of West Superior Street to celebrate one of the longest days of the year. The event features craft vendors, art, music, a steam roller printing press, and of course food. The event also celebrates some of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson issue a response to the recent Rolling Stone Magazine article written by Ana Marie Cox. Here is the letter in its entirety: An Open Letter to Ana Marie Cox and Rolling Stone: Those of us here on our “…lonely island of electoral blue” wish to respond to your Rolling Stone article on your…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department will be conducting a Community Notification Predatory Offender Meeting on June 25 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Little Theater located on the lower level of the Hibbing Memorial Building. Authorities state that 44-year-old David Michael Schmidt will be moving within the city of Hibbing on June 26. Schmidt…
DULUTH, Minn. – Taco Bell may soon be coming to London Road. It would be located at the site of the former BP station at 2031 London Road in Duluth. The gas station closed last October and according to a zoning notice the plan is to turn it into a Taco Bell complete with a drive thru. The applicant for…
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Veterans Memorial Hall is looking for donations of military maps. It’s all part of project for the Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center which helps preserve the stories behind Northlander’s involvement in the military. Organizers say the donated maps will be taken and put in protective frames. Once there, staff at the site say the maps…
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Luke’s was honored earlier today being recognized as a Heart Attack Receiving Center from the American Heart Association. They received a gold level status from the organization for their work in helping patients with STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) heart attacks – one of the deadliest kinds. Physicians there said the award was a team effort. “It says a…
IRON RIVER, Wis. – The Iron River Police Department and the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on County Highway H in Iron River Wednesday evening. Authorities say as 63-year-old John Esterly, of Superior, traveled over the bridge near Twin Bear Campground on County Highway H, he lost control of his motorcycle causing him to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District has hit an ‘unexpected hiccup’ with the 2018-2019 budget process. According to district officials they are seeking outside professional financial services to assist in completing the budget accurately and by the state’s required approval date of June 30. They are seeking a firm to begin the work immediately and say if they need…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands gathered Wednesday to hear President Trump address the crowds gathered at the Amsoil Arena, and according to the Duluth Police Department only two arrests were made at the event. One person was arrested for disorderly conduct and another was arrested for obstructing legal process. Both parties were outside of the arena protesting. Authorities say they do…
DULUTH, Minn.-Thousands of supports of President Trump come to Amsoil Arena. We’ll have much more on this story tonight at 9 with a special report from Fox 21’s Brett Scott. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: duluth, News
DULUTH, Minn.-In Leif Erickson Park earlier today, multiple Democratic leaders from the state government made a stop in Duluth to show off their DFL pride. State Representative and candidate for governor Erin Murphy, along with State Representative Liz Olson from Duluth, both denounced Trump and what he stands for. “I’m here to say the policies of Donald Trump are not…
DULUTH, Minn.-Northlander’s and people from across the country have bombarded Amsoil Arena to get a look at President Trump during his rally at Amsoil. One supporter we spoke with from Tennessee said he’s been there since yesterday afternoon. It’s his 46th rally in 20 states and says he keeps going to them because he likes the experience. “Well … it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.-Over on London Road and 21st Avenue East business is booming for those wanting Trump merchandise. A Brooklyn native travels across the country selling Trump related items, all while telling the public why they should support Trump. “I believe in Donald Trump, I believe what he’s saying and as far as the media goes, there’s a lot of people…
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)DULUTH, Minn. – Large crowds and long lines are expected for the Trump Rally at the Amsoil Arena on Wednesday. To help things go a little smoother for attendees DECC officials have released a list of security details for the event: SCHEDULE: Doors open at 3:30pm. Rally begins at 6:30. President Trump will speak for approximately one hour….
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Coast Guard is setting up harbor security measures ahead of President Trump’s visit to Duluth on Wednesday. According to the U.S Coast Guard two security zones will be in effect on northern and central portions of the Duluth-Superior Harbor including the Duluth Ship Canal, East Gate Basin, and around the Blatnik Bridge. The two zones…
DULUTH, Minn. – Demolition crews had a close call today when a large excavator tipped backwards. Crews were busy demolishing a condemned house at 2006 West 4th Street when the accident happened. Officials confirm that no one was injured in the incident and no other property was damaged. Categories: News, News – Latest News
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DULUTH, Minn. – Nelly is coming to Duluth this summer. The multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar has been added to the Tyler Farr Show that is coming to Bayfront Festival Park on August 2. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with music starting at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are available online at twinportsnightlife.com or in person at Electric Fetus and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Heavy thunderstorms continue to cause flooding and power outages throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin this afternoon. As of 3:00 p.m. power outage maps in the area reported: Minnesota Power has approximately 1,900 customers impacted. Lake Country Power has approximately 315 customers impacted. Xcel Energy has approximately 3,400 customers impacted. High levels of standing water in areas of West…
CABLE, Wis. –According to an update from the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office Joyce Reidl has died from her injuries sustained from the home explosion yesterday evening. At this time there is no update on the condition of her husband, Raymond Reidl. According to the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, a home explosion in Cable has left a husband and wife with…
DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple power outages are being reported throughout the Northland as the area deals with severe storms. More than 4,000 customers are without power in the Duluth area. Check back at this website from Minnesota Power for more updates: http://outagemap.mnpower.com/external/default.html. FROM CLOQUET POLICE: CAFD and CPD are aware of several electrical transformer explosions, causing a power outage in many parts of…
DULUTH, Minn.-Rockets took to the air earlier today on the campus of St. Scholastica. It’s all part of program called “Shoot for the Stars” Summer Institute, which is a week long program where 30 students from Lincoln Park work on STEM projects including rockets. Those participating in the camp said this type of hands on learning really helps them understand…
DULUTH, Minn.-With thousands of runners in town, that means business is booming. The Duluth Running Company says this is one of the busiest times of the year for them. Staff said most people coming in are looking for running clothing just before the race, along with nutritional items. They said most runners have their shoes worn in, but some runners…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District, the Congdon Park Elementary School building and grounds will be closed for the summer due to a rat infestation. Officials say they are working with a local pest control company to clear a population of rats — roughly 75 of them — from the footing and foundation system under the school gym. Burrows…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday is the official kick off to the start of Grandma’s Marathon weekend events and MNDOT is issuing notices of expected heavy traffic. Heavy backups are expected along I-35 due to increased visitor traffic and regularly scheduled construction throughout the area. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on I-35 from the South Pine County…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s CEO, John Strange, has announced he will be retiring in July 2019. Strange has been with St. Luke’s since 1992 beginning his career with the company as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. Four years later Strange took on the role as Interim President and CEO and one year later accepted the position…
DULUTH, Minn.- The grand prize winner for the National Bank of Commerce and Fox 21’s Strength in the Community Scholarship has been announced during a ceremony at the Radisson in Duluth. High school seniors from around the Northland submitted an essay to be part of the competition which lead to a field of 12 finalists. Eleven of them received a…
DULUTH, Minn.-With students out of school for the summer, that means its camp season. More than 60 middle school students will be at Lake Superior College today and tomorrow to learn all about the medical field in the Scrubs Camp. The aim of the event is to get young people thinking about their future career and how they can get…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is now accepting applications for the soon to be vacated At-Large Duluth City Councilor seat. The current City Council President, Elissa Hansen, announced last month that she will be stepping down. Hansen has accepted a position as the President and CEO of The Northspan Group. Applications are now available in the City Clerk’s…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – On Monday afternoon the body of 31-year-old Joseph Bennett Fedick , of Coon Rapids, was recovered from Perent Lake after his canoe capsized with another occupant. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a call Sunday afternoon of a possible drowning on Perent Lake, located within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. According to the report after the…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The always-fun-to-watch 80’s cover band, Hairball will be returning to Bayfront Festival Park on July 3rd for their “Rock the Park with Hairball” concert event. This year Hairball will have special guests Kat Perkins and Aftershock. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with music starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are on sale now…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – A Lake County ATV Accident has left one dead according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The accident took place at the intersection of Highway 3 and the West Castle Danger Road north of Two Harbors. The victim was identified as 41-year-old Chad Blight of Two Harbors. Blight was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities continue…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bridge inspections are scheduled for multiple ramps along the I-35 corridor Wednesday, June 13 and Monday, June 18 in Duluth. Wednesday, June 13: Motorists entering I-35 northbound from Highway 23/Grand Avenue will encounter a ramp closure and detour between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The southbound on ramp from Central Avenue to I-35 will be closed with…
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SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Downtown Farmers Market is back open for the summer and fall. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday through the end of October at 1215 Banks Avenue. Traditionally it’s been held at the Superior Public Library, but has since moved to its new location over the last few years due to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A huge family with seven children is getting a home built for them in Superior. It’s all part of a project by the Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity and regional carpenters. The family also works to put the home together and then pay off an affordable mortgage based on their income. The Defoe family told us today they…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Congdon Park Elementary School teacher is on unpaid leave following an incident with two of her students in January 2017. According to ISD 709 officials, the teacher left two of her 5-year-old kindergarten students unattended and locked out of the school last winter. School officials say “this is unacceptable and should never happen.” A complaint was…
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities are searching for a suspect after a stabbing incident in Duluth’s Endion neighborhood yesterday. According to the Duluth Police Department the victim told police he was stabbed by his girlfriend in an apartment. The stabbing took place at the 1800 block of East Second Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities say the man suffered non-life…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities say one man is dead after he was struck by a Canadian National Train Tuesday night. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office a pedestrian was struck at approximately 11:40 p.m. near the 7000 block of Munger Shaw Road. Deputies and CN conductors located the 34-year-old victim who was pronounced dead on the…
