DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Auditor’s Service Center at the Miller Hill Mall got some special recognition today from the County Board for all the work they’ve done to battle the changes in Minnesota’s licensing system. Over the last year, multiple issues have popped up in that system. In July, a new $93 million statewide database was introduced to keep…
DULUTH, Minn.-The railroad industry is a big part of the Twin Ports economy and today Northland leaders got an inside look at the future of that business. The Minnesota Regional Railroads Association and the Duluth Chamber of Commerce came together this morning at the downtown Holiday Inn to discuss a variety of factors related to railroads including infrastructure and the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Police K-9’s serve a vital role in law enforcement whether it’s helping apprehend an armed suspect or sniffing out a drug bust. This Thursday those skills will be on display during “Operation K-9” from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Superior at Amsoil Center right off the Bong Bridge. During the event, five different law enforcement agencies will have 14…
DULUTH, Minn.-A garage fire at 8031 Congdon Boulevard left no one injured in the early afternoon hours. Five trucks were on the scene to put out the blaze. There were no hydrants near the garage, so they had to set up a water system with the city’s pumping station there. The Duluth fire marshal is continuing to investigate the incident….
CLOQUET, Minn.-All week, kids from Cloquet and the Fond du Lac Reservation are learning all about what police officers do as they participate in a variety of camps throughout the area. The program, being run by the Cloquet and Fond du Lac police departments, aims to put police in a more positive light in young people’s eyes. Organizers we spoke…
DULUTH, Minn.-Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty made a stop in Duluth today as he’s seeking his governor’s seat once again. The Republican, and former presidential candidate, stopped by Monaco Air this morning to discuss his political platform with Northlanders. He said the current candidates he’s facing are just too far to the left and don’t fit with Minnesota’s core values….
DETROIT, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to see your Great Lakes photography. Starting today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a photo contest for pictures featuring the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal or from a Corps pier, breakwater or federal harbor on the Great Lakes. You can submit your photos by email (lrephotocontest@usace.army.mil) through June…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DTA summer Port Town Trolley officially hit the streets for the summer season on Sunday with some new features. The Port Town Trolley is a free daily service that runs through Labor Day in Bayfront, Canal Park, the Historical Arts and Theater District and downtown every 15 minutes from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every…
**UPDATE** Representative Jim Newberger, Becker, was endorsed for the United States Senate seat with nearly 80% of the vote on the first ballot for the senate seat currently held by Amy Klobuchar. State Senator Karin Housley, Stillwater, was endorsed for the United States Senate seat on the first ballot for the senate seat resigned by Al Franken. The…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – A crash in Bayfield County yesterday left one woman with injures to her legs, back, hips, and neck. The Bayfield County Communications Center received a call that a 2002 Ford Escape had crashed near the woods with a female trapped inside the vehicle on USH 2 near Forest Road in the Town of Keystone. When officers…
DULUTH, Minn. – A purchase agreement has been signed by the School District to sell the former Nettleton Elementary School building to Heirloom Property Management. According to school district officials, Heirloom is interested in potentially turning the building into market rate apartments. School District CFO Doug Hasler says they are hopeful the sale will be completed within the next 30…
DULUTH, Minn.-The hospitality industry took center stage today during the first ever Duluth Design Expo. The event, held at Clyde Iron Works, featured trending hospitality products from more than 30 vendors. The program was organized by the Duluth firm Architecture Advantage, who wanted industry leaders to learn more about trends in that market space. Organizers of the event said it…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Bubble Tea Company of Duluth has opened at the Miller Hill Mall right next to Younkers. The store opened earlier this week in the old Teavana location. Management of the new shop says she got the idea after making multiple trips to New York and seeing all the bubble tea shops there. The shop will not only specialize…
DULUTH, Minn.-Right now there is critical shortage in the Northland when it comes to dental assistants. In order to battle that problem, Lake Superior College and Hibbing Community College, are coming together to develop a dual campus to provide a dental assistant program in the Twin Ports. LSC already does offer a dental hygienist program, but dental assistants serve a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Superior Refinery will be holding a community update and open house on June 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Superior Middle School. Refinery representatives will be on hand to answer questions on topics such as the current status of the refinery and plans for the next steps. Other experts will also be on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sears Holdings has released a list of Kmart and Sears stores that will be closing in 2018. According to the company release the Duluth Kmart located at 215 North Central Avenue and the Sears located at the Miller Hill Mall will both be part of the 72 stores closing this year. “The company on Thursday, May 31…
Courtesy Nick Wognum, Ely EchoELY, Minn.-Nearly 5,000 gallons of gasoline have leaked out of a Holiday gas station in Ely, according to the city’s top official. Mayor Chuck Novak told Fox 21 that gasoline permeated the ground and made it into their storm water system. He said it’s still not clear on what kind of environmental impact the leak will…
DULUTH, Minn.-Those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the community were honored today. A special thank you was given to two of those first responders earlier today as the Duluth firefighter and police officer of the year were named. Both winners were humble in the award they received, as they both said they couldn’t be happier with how…
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ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been reported missing. Jody Lynn Newberry, 54, was last seen attending the “Mellen Jam” music festival on Gilgen Road just north of Mellen. Authorities believe the last contact with Newberry was on May 26 around 12 p.m. Newberry has…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend Northland children will get to hear from local authors and characters as part of a “Super Sweet Story Time.” This is a day-long reading event hosted by A Sweet Event and Legacy Toys. According to the owner of A Sweet Event, Peter Cpin, reading is the single most significant factor to influence a child’s early…
DULUTH, Minn. – The former Nettleton Elementary School has a potential new buyer. The School Board met earlier this week and approved the sale of the former elementary school. Doug Hasler, the school system’s CFO, says the purchase agreement has not been executed yet but he anticipates that will happen soon. The School Board was originally asking for $480,000 for…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City Council will be looking at a resolution to authorize the abatement of taxes for a $20 million City View Flats housing project. The project would consist of more than 100 rental units on North 1st Avenue West. Some of the units will be for the low income. If approved, the city would forgo $400,000 in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The removal of 100-year-old steam pipes along Superior Street began today, part of which involves removing asbestos. The City of Duluth is asking the public to follow safety signs so they do not go near spots where the asbestos is being removed. Crews from the site say reconstruction of Superior Street is on schedule with the first…
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. – According to the Wisconsin State Patrol a Rice Lake man died from a one-vehicle rollover crash on County Highway SS Sunday evening. The driver has been identified as 31-year-old Brandon Dale Schneider. Authorities say the vehicle was traveling south on County Highway SS when the vehicle entered the ditch and rolled over several times. The driver…
DULUTH, Minn.-Northland Roads are expected to be packed this weekend as its one of the busiest weekends of travel for the year. Nearly 40 million Americans are hitting the roads this weekend, according to AAA. They are expected to pay more at the pump when they are fueling up for their trip. AAA says gas prices have jumped about 12…
DULUTH, Minn.-Elementary and high school students got to learn all about Lake Superior today on the UMD’S Blue Heron Research Vessel. Scientists and researchers gave demonstrations and guided tours of the boat. Students even got to operate a remotely operated vehicle that explores the lake. Organizers said they hope the event gives kids more of an appreciation for Lake Superior….
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton announced today that St. Louis County will be receiving emergency relief funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for public infrastructure repairs. St. Louis County will be receiving $506,250 in funds to help repair damage to the bay walk, the Lakewalk Trail, the sea wall, and damage to storm water outfalls along the…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has announced her support for Jason Metsa’s congressional campaign this afternoon. Larson has joined a growing list of elected officials throughout the state that have shown their support for Metsa’s campaign. In a statement released today, Larson says: “Northeast Minnesota needs a champion in Washington D.C. who will fight every day for our…
DULUTH, Minn.-A hot dog roast was held today to thank workers who are doing all the work on Superior Street. The event, sponsored by Security Jewelers, brought together dozens of construction workers to the business as one of the owners cooked the dogs right in front of the store. “We see them every day … we thought we’ll throw a…
DULUTH, Minn.-With the warm weather hitting the Northland, that also means it’s pollen season. Today the pollen level in Duluth has been ranked at medium level and it’s expected to grow over the weekend. Allergy experts Fox 21 spoke to said Northlander’s are also getting hit by dust really hard right now. They say a lot of that has to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tomorrow is another Community Day event in Duluth and two favorite local businesses are participating by offering free admission. Spirit Mountain will be giving free entry to all visitors from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on their alpine coaster and zip line. Glensheen Mansion will also be offering free admission for their classic tour from 9 a.m….
DULUTH,Minn – Lincoln Park Middle School teacher, Karla Winterfeld, 33, of Duluth, has confessed to having sex with her 15-year-old foster son who is also her former student, according to a criminal complaint. Winterfeld has been charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct and is being held on $100,000 bail. According to the criminal complaint authorities say they discovered text…
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photo: twitter/eagan police departmentEAGAN, Minn. – The Eagan Police Department received a report of a possible drowning this afternoon near the 3200 block of Coachman Road. Emergency crews responded to the scene and reported the victim to be a 5-year-old boy. The victim was transported to Regions hospital. His condition is not known at this time. We will continue to…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday afternoon Duluth Police investigators arrested a 33-year-old teacher in the Duluth School District on allegations of criminal sexual conduct. According to officials at ISD709 the suspect was working at the Area Learning Center as well as Lincoln Park Middle School. “The allegations are shocking and disappointing – the safety and well-being of students is our…
DULUTH, Minn. – Single lane closures that were scheduled to start today have been pushed to begin on May 29th for Highway 61 in Lake County. Motorists will encounter single lane closures in each direction due to a culvert replacement and resurfacing projects. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation: “Single lane closures will initially occur in the Beaver Bay…
DULUTH, Minn. – The planned removal of 100-year-old steam pipes along Superior Street this week has been delayed due to more required excavation work. The City states the steam pipe removal will be pushed back to the week of May 29th. Northland Constructors will use this additional time to prepare the site for efficient removal and asbestos abatement, which will…
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Saturday’s Powerball drawing resulted in two big wins in Minnesota. A ticket worth $1 million was purchased at Minit Mart Carlton in Carlton and a $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store in Moorhead. The winning Powerball numbers on Saturday, May 19 are 3-6-9-17-56 and the Powerball number is 25. Minit Mart Carlton in Carlton…
DULUTH, Minn.-Environmental educators from across the region came to the Lake Superior Zoo today to teach Northland students all about wildlife research and conservation. The event, dubbed “Earth Tracks,” featured 18 hands–on learning stations throughout the zoo. One of the aims of the event is too bring more educational topics to the classroom. “We hope that teachers do a unit…
DULUTH, Minn.-Those who serve our country were honored today by the Duluth–based Maurices Corporation, along with the Duluth Blue Star Chapter. They came together to assemble care packages for the 148th Fighter Wing, as some of them are currently serving overseas. Those directing the event today said they hope these care packages bring smiles to soldiers’ faces. “It’s an expression…
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CANYON, Minn. – Minnesota State Patrol Officers responded to a semi-truck on fire this morning on Northbound Highway 53 between Birch Road and Harris Road just South of Canyon. Reports show that the semi-truck blew a tire and became fully engulfed in flames shortly after pulling over to the shoulder of the Highway. Responding fire crews were able to extinguish…
CAMDEN, S.C. – Authorities confirm that Dakota Ray, the missing 2-year-old from South Carolina, was located in Iowa late yesterday. Dakota had been missing since April and was last seen at a hospital in Iowa on Monday with her parents. Officials say the child is safe and in protective custody. The child’s parents, William and Jessica Ray, were arrested on…
DULUTH, Minn.-A monument dedicated to a Northland World War II hero has received a makeover. Two Northlander’s heard the monument for Mike Colalillo, who won the Medal of Honor for all he did serving in the Army, was being worn down by the elements. So they stepped to get it fixed up so future generations will understand all the sacrifices that…
DULUTH, Minn.-Over the last five years more than 400 Minnesotans lost their lives because they weren’t wearing a seat belt. Today, the Northeast Minnesota chapter of the Toward Zero Deaths Campaign, brought together law enforcement and the medical community to talk with the public about how wearing one can save your life. They said more than 90 percent of Minnesotans…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior School District officials have announced that the new Copper Elementary School opening will be postponed until September 2019. Officials said in their release this afternoon, “Postponing the opening of the new Cooper for one school year will ensure that the restoration process can be done thoroughly and methodically.” After weeks of reviewing the building’s damages the…
