Monday, October 9, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Author: William Seay
Northland Gun Seller: ‘Bump Stocks’ More of a Novelty Item
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation is still reeling after a lone shooter in a Las Vegas hotel carried out the deadliest shooting in modern u-s history. In the aftermath, 58 are dead and hundreds are wounded; now some federal politicians are calling for action. “The congress can do more than send thoughts and prayers after these tragedies and even though…
Super One and Second Harvest Team Up for Milk Drive
DULUTH, Minn.-Shoppers at area Super One stores can help kids, families, and seniors in need, to get milk into their fridges at home. Super One has partnered with Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank for this milk drive; it’s part of a nationwide effort called the Great American Milk Drive. Shoppers can purchase vouchers at the register at Super One…
Friday, October 6, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Popular Homecoming Activity Has CSS Students Stuffing Bears
DULUTH, Minn. — Homecoming week is in full swing at the college of St. Scholastica – and the students had one of the most popular events earlier this morning. They call it “stuff a bear,” and students line up early to stuff teddy bears in the student union. The campus activity board provides all the materials, and it’s first come…
Duluth Chamber of Commerce Holds Event Centered on Women’s Leadership
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is empowering women with a special event at Clyde Iron Works. Business leaders and entrepreneurs from the Duluth area watch as a series of speakers give talks about female leadership. It’s part of a simulcast that will be viewed by nearly 100,000 people. “We decided to jump on the opportunity to…
Thursday, October 5, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Highway 210 Near Jay Cooke State Park Reopens
CARLTON, Minn. — A three and a half mile stretch of highway near Jay Cooke State Park has been closed for five years. And just in time for the leaves to change colors, Highway 210 is open and fully restored. A portion of highway 210 is finally open to the public after a devastating flood destroyed much of the landscape…
Wednesday, October 4, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Celebrating ‘National Techie Day’ With Downtown Computer
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s no better time than now to pursue a career in technology. So today we are celebrating “National Techie Day.” Whether it’s desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, or smart phones, computers are a huge part of our everyday lives. But how much do we really know about these devices? We spoke to the Nick Mancini, the general manager…
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Rambler Food Truck
DULUTH, Minn. — Wherever it’s parked for the day, there’s always a line outside The Rambler, a food truck in Duluth. Rambler owner Jonathan Reznick describes the experience from inside the kitchen: “You’re always on the go,” Reznick says. “You’re always thinking about the next move. You are in a normal kitchen as well, but there’s always places to go;…
Officials Investigate Fire at Abandoned House in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — Fire crews responded to a fire at an abandoned house in Duluth earlier this morning. The call came in just before 3:30 this morning from the 2800 block of West 3rd Street. Crews from Lincoln Park and Spirit Valley responded to a house they say had flames on both stories. No one was injured in the blaze,…
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Earth Rider Starts Brewing Beer
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior’s newest brewery is finally brewing its first batches of beer. After two years of planning, Earth Rider Brewery is finally in motion. Crushed, malted barley is being added to hot water. An agitator stirs it around and the starches are converted to sugar, which will activate the yeast to start the fermentation process. Lead brewer Allyson…
Celebrating ‘National Coffee Day’
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s a special holiday for those who like a quick pick-me-up in the morning…or any time of day! Today is national coffee day. Coffee shops around the country are offering specials. At Dunn Bros. Coffee in Duluth, they’re celebrating National Coffee *Week* with just a simple discount All coffee drinks, no matter what size are 50 cents…
Friday, September 29, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Lester River Rendezvous Kicks Off for Area Students
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lester River Rendezvous brings the history of the fur trading days to life right here in the Northland. Today, students from schools from around the whole region arrived to an encampment of Ojibwe and Europeans. From blacksmiths to seamstresses to bead-makers, the clash and cooperation between the cultures is on full display here. Event coordinator Don…
Thursday, September 28, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Major Improvements to Chester Creek About to Begin
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Creek in Duluth is about to get a facelift, thanks to a generous grant to the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District. After suffering some major damage from the flood in 2012, Chester Creek is ready for an upgrade. In less than a week, city crews will work to restore and re-stabilize the creek,…
Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Last Day of the Season for Downtown Farmer’s Market
DULUTH, Minn. — Rain or shine, the Duluth downtown farmer’s market goes on without a hitch. This was the last week of the season for the Downtown Farmer’s Market right on the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street. The rain brought a smaller crowd than usual, but it still had what the locals love about it – farm fresh…
Tuesday, September 26, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Knowing Your Neighbors: The Duluth Experience
DULUTH, Minn. — He stands at the precipice of Enger Park, the overlook where you can see the entire city of Duluth. It’s a place Dave Grandmaison has been to many times. Grandmaison has developed a passion for his hometown like few in the area. “Growing up in Duluth, I was always playing in the lake; I was always down…
Monday, September 25, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Friday, September 22, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Seminar Advocates for Starry Skies, Less Light Pollution
DULUTH, Minn. — Here in the city, when the sun goes down, the street lights come on. But at a seminar in Duluth, one local non-profit says the lights are just getting too bright. Experts from many fields meet at Clyde Iron Works to give talks and lead discussion about light pollution, and why preserving darkness at night is important….
Thursday, September 21, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Celebrating the New Addition to Duluth’s Port Terminal
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s port is one of the largest and most important in the country. And with a new addition, the port has become even more robust and efficient. A ribbon cutting ceremony out at Duluth’s port terminal celebrates that new addition, which was unveiled on March 28, earlier this year. The intermodal terminal is a facility that makes…
Conference Aims to Educate Seniors About Scams Online and Over the Phone
DULUTH, Minn. — They’re more dangerous than telemarketers or spam email; they’re scam artists out to steal our identities or our private information. And they’re the topic of an educational conference at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth earlier this morning. The “Scam Jam” is put on by the Better Business Bureau and AARP Minnesota. It’s a free event aimed at…
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Volunteers Help Clear the Beach at Wisconsin Point for Endangered Birds
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The weather was nice and warm this morning on Wisconsin Point during a volunteer effort to clear the critical beach habitat for the Great Lakes’ piping plover. The birds head south for the winter, but they nest right here on the shores of the Great Lakes. These volunteers are working with the St. Louis River Alliance and…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Thousand Lakes Sporting Goods
COHASSET, Minn. — Grant Prokop has a love for the outdoors, for hunting, fishing, and appreciating what northern Minnesota is all about. Prokop owns Thousand Lakes Sporting Goods in Cohasset “Any outdoor enthusiast, whether you’re camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, doing anything outside, we want to be able to help you,” Prokop said. He grew up in the woods and on…
Monday, September 18, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Sky Harbor Airport Continues Work to Move Runway, Preserve Trees
DULUTH, Minn. — Some big changes happening at Sky Harbor Airport at the end of Park Point, and it all started with environmental concerns. Crews began earlier this month on a project to rotate the runway, away from trees that are also at the end of the peninsula. The tall pine forest is a highly protected scientific natural area, so…
Friday, September 15, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Thursday, September 14, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Tony Evers Joins Race for Wisconsin Governor
MADISON, Wis. — The race for Wisconsin’s governor just got a little more heated with a new Democratic challenger to Republican Governor, Scott Walker. Tony Evers has announced his candidacy for the gubernatorial race. Evers is the State Superintendent for Wisconsin and is running on a platform to improve the public schools in the state. The Democrat says he’s running…
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Monday, September 11, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Thursday, September 7, 2017, Morning Forecast
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St. Louis County Awarded $675,000 in Grant Money Target for Opioid Crisis
DULUTH, Minn. — Opioid addiction has become a national crisis, and earlier this summer President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency. At a press conference earlier today, St. Louis County leaders announce a partnership across a number of agencies targeting opioid addiction and its treatment. According to local health officials, St. Louis County had the highest opioid…
Wednesday, September 6, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Campus Buzzing as Classes Begin at UW-Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The day after Labor Day is a big day for college students at several Northland colleges. It’s the first day of classes at the University of Wisconsin Superior. The Yellow Jacket Student union was buzzing with activities, as students are set to return to the classroom. Emily Lakanen, an incoming freshman from Proctor, says she came to…
New Research Vessel Parked at Barker’s Island
SUPERIOR, Wis. — There’s a new boat on Barker’s Island in Superior, and for researchers there, the small vessel is a really big deal. The boat, which can hold ten people and requires two operators, is docked right outside the National Estuarine Research Reserve in Superior, is the newest tool for research along western Lake Superior and the St. Louis…
Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Morning Forecast
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Knowing Your Neighbors: Games Then and Now
SUPERIOR, Wis. — What does the name Mario mean to you? What about Metroid? Princess Zelda? Scorpion and Sub-Zero? For retro nostalgia, it doesn’t get any better than a store like ‘Games Then and Now.’ “It’s been my dream since I was a kid to have something like this,” says co-owner Jason Matic. Matic’s store, which just opened a few…
Labor Day, 2017, Morning Forecast
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An Outpouring of Northland Support for the Victims of Harvey
DULUTH, Minn. — We are continuing to cover the outpouring of support here in the Northland for victims of Hurricane Harvey down in Texas and the Gulf Coast. At the parking lot at Denfeld High School earlier this morning, donations of clothes, bottled water, and household supplies, were all being loaded into a moving van. A grassroots, volunteer effort led…
Making Incoming Students Feel Welcome at UWS Move-In Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s that time of year again – move in day at our local universities, and today the University of Wisconsin Superior welcomed droves of new students on campus. Upperclassmen and campus staff members formed a crew to help new students with everything they need. Crew members were there to help move all the incoming students’ belongings into…
