Natural Waterways Feeding Wisconsin’s Economy
Walker proclaims week as Ports Week across the state
Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of August 1-7 as Wisconsin Ports Week.
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Suspicious Activity Call Results in Man Arrested
Duluth Police Department gets the arrest after a suspicious activity call
Duluth Police Department makes an arrest after receiving and responding to a suspicious activity call.
Improvements Being Made to Highway 53 in Duluth
Safety improvement project will include signal and pedestrian accessibility upgrades
Beginning Monday August 8, crews will begin upgrading the intersection of Highway 53 and Haines Road.
Ironwood Public Safety Department Responds to Structure Fire
At 3:18 a.m. on Tuesday August 2, Ironwood Public Safety Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 324 E. Oak St.
Annual Night Out Brings Police and Community Together
National Night Out
National Night Out will be celebrated across the United States tonight.
Eveleth Authorities Need Your Help Locating Missing Man
The Eveleth Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult male from the City of Eveleth.
Citizens Show Support For Superior Police
Hundreds to Participate in "Night of Blue"
A group of Superior residents have a strong statement to make they support local law enforcement, and they want to show it on their own homes.
Zeitgiest Hosts “Life and Art Entangled” Exhibit
Zeitgeist They Were Hosting a Solo Artist Exhibition
The exhibition was paired with a film screening of “Life and Art Entangled.”
Community Members Get Ready to Start Stuffing the Bus
The Annual Stuff the Bus Campaign Kicks Off
Head of the Lakes United Way, and other organizations are partnering to help kids kick off a good school year, with a school supply drive, Stuff the Bus.
Ecumen Lakeshore Celebrates Becoming Smoke Free Campus
Retirement Community Implements New Smoke Free Policy
Ecumen Lakeshore, a Duluth retirement community, celebrated a milestone Monday.
New Laws Take Effect in Minnesota
New Laws Includer Higher Minimum Wage
The minimum wage, which was 9 dollars an hour for big businesses, has been raised by 50 cents. It’s a rate that applies to all hours worked, whether part time or full time.
Heroin Homicide Sentencing
A 23-year-old woman who sold heroin to a Hermantown woman who died after using it was sentenced to more than six years in prison, Monday.
Boy Rescued from Minnesota Lake
3-year-old was found unresponsive under water trampoline
Authorities have reported that a 3-year-old boy has left the hospital, after being rescued from a central Minnesota lake over the weekend.
Duluth Wins Big in 2016 Best of the Lakes Awards
High praise from Lake Superior Magazine readers
Duluth earns high praise from readers of the Lake Superior Magazine and LakeSuperior.com in their 2016 Best of the Lakes honors.
3rd Avenue West in Downtown Duluth to Temporarily Close
Storm damage extended timeline for work
The anticipated timeline for work to be complete along West 1st Street on the Board of Trade building has been extended, due to the damaged the building sustained from the storm that swept through the area on July 21.
Duluth International Airport Receives Rehabilitation Grant
More than $6 Million awarded for runway rehabilitation
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Duluth International Airport a grant of $6,126,025 for runway rehabilitation.
Volunteers Needed for Storm Recovery
Team Rubicon is in Duluth this week
Tuesday, August 2, Team Rubicon, a rapid response team comprised of veterans giving back to the community following disasters, will be in Duluth this week. They are in need of more volunteers to join them in cleaning up debris.
Wisconsin Shipyard Faces Fine for Exposing Workers to Lead
A Wisconsin shipyard faces nearly $1.4 million in penalties after federal health inspectors said it exposed workers to lead.
Goo Goo Dolls Perform at Bayfront Park
1990's Band Headlines at Bayfront Park
Bayfront Park hosted Goo Goo Dolls and Collective Soul Sunday.
Thousands Turn Out for Blueberry Art Festival in Ely
Festival Goers Enjoy Art, Food, and Desserts
Around 300 vendors in white tents and 25 food booths formed lines in Whiteside Park in Ely, for the 36th annual Blueberry Art Festival.
Community Celebrates Woodland Days
Hundreds Turn Out for Event
The Other Place Bar hosted the first annual Woodland Days, where people came together for drinks, food, and a good time.
CHA Finally Getting New Building
Ground Breaking on Friday
The ground breaking for the location of the new building was held Friday morning, a month behind schedule, because of the recent storms.
Ashland is Home to Award Winning Sausage
6th Street Market Wins Award in National Competition
The 6th street market in Ashland is making a name for itself in and out of the state.
Historic Duluth Monument Shines Bright Once Again
Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps Finishes Work on Monument
Completed in 1919, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument was designed by architect Cass Gilbert.
Water Systems in WI Exceed Contaminant Limits
Four percent of water systems exceeded limits last year
A new report says 4 percent of Wisconsin’s public water systems exceeded contaminant limits last year.
Pokemon is a no-Go on Roadways
It is creating real-world hazards for users
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) State Patrol warns motorists to not let the Pokemon craze drive them crazy. The mobile gaming app lets players catch Pokemon in real life and in real time using a phone’s GPS and augmented reality settings.
Duluth Storm Response Update
The latest on debris pick up and trail information
The City of Duluth will be continuing their curbside pickup the week of August 1, focusing on the Woodland, Morley Heights, and Hunters Park neighborhoods. City and contracted crews are aware that more areas need attention.
Local History Theater to Host One-Woman Show
History Theater Presents "Eleanor Roosevelt"
A one-woman show is coming to Superior this weekend.
National Night Out Block Party
Neighborhoods join together to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity
On August 2nd, neighborhood throughout Duluth will be joining forces with thousands of communities nation wide for the 33rd Annual National Night Out Crime and Drug Prevention Event.
Jenkins Enters Plea in Infant Son’s Death
The evidence against him leads to a guilty plea
Itasca County Attorney John J. Muhar reports that on July 28, 2016, a hearing was held in Itasca County District Court in the case of State of Minnesota v. Emery James Jenkins.
BlueStone Flats Open House
BlueStone Showcase's New Building
If your looking for some new digs BlueStone Flats has space available.
Hillside Youth Theatre Presents: Escape To Puzzle Island
Youth Theatre At Linclon Park Middle School
The Hillside Youth Theatre program is putting on some performances July 28th- 29th.
Miracle Day Employees
Extra Employees Happy To Help Out On Miracle Treat Day
The Dairy Queen in Hermantown brought in some extra staff today to make sure things went smoothly.
Many Gather for the Third Annual Empowerment Expo
Over 60 Vendors attended the expo
The third annual Empowerment Expo was at the Superior Mariner Mall today.
City Holds Sand Modeling Contest On Park Point
Park Point became a sand modeling contest Thursday down at the popular Beach House.
The City of Superior Announces a New Domestic Violence Policy
New Domestic Violence Policy
After months of work, proposals, and feedback the City of Superior has come up with a new policy to combat domestic violence.
Ely Tree Disposal Sites
Guidelines for disposal sites
Property owners in the Ely area impacted by the strong storm on July 21 who find themselves with a lot of tree and brush debris now have collection sites open to them.
Relocation of Level III Predatory Offender
Release and relocation of 44-year-old
The Duluth Police Department is notifying the public on the release and relocation of a Level III Predatory Offender 44-year-old Dennis Armstrong.
Blizzards in July Help Hospitalized Children
Dairy Queen Hosts Miracle Treat Day
Today, a blizzard in July is a good thing.
Fair Food Access Program Connecting Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Residents Now Have the Option of Healthier Food
When it comes to eating fresh fruit and vegetables nearly every day, many Minnesotans never stop to think about how or when they will next eat something so nutritious and beneficial for a healthy lifestyle.
Harrison Ford Set to Take Flight at AirVenture Oshkosh
16-year-old gets the opportunity to fly with Ford this afternoon
Hollywood actor and pilot, Harrison Ford, is set to take to the skies during the AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 air show.
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
Douglas Co. is helping children start the school year right
Mayor Bruce Hagen has partnered with head of the Lakes United Way, Superior School District, Cathedral School, and Maple School District, to help children get a good start to the school year.
Volunteer Teams Arrive to Aid Duluth
2-1-1 resources for residents in need
Volunteers with the Christian Aid Ministries Rapid Response Team arrived in Duluth, in less than 24 hours of Mayor Emily Larson, City Councilors and emergency response community partners publicizing the Head of the Lakes United Way 2-1-1 resource for residents in need following the July 21 storm.
Sawyer County Shooting Investigation
Two are dead in an apparent murder/suicide
On Wednesday July 27, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that a female victim has been shot at a residence at 10690W Twin Lakes Road in Sawyer County.
Mount Royal Library Celebrates Expansion, Reopening
New Room Will Be Used For Gatherings, Events, and Programs
The Mount Royal Library in Duluth is open again – following a major expansion and remodeling project.
Salvation Army Works Toward Fundraising Goal
Salvation Army Attempting to Stock Food Pantry Shelves
The Salvation Army in Duluth is trying to keep their shelves stocked.
Students Bring Gift From Sister City
Youth Return From Trip To Japan
Due to recent political turmoil and terror attacks across the globe, Duluth city leaders say it’s an especially important to time to have a strong relationship with sister cities.
St. Louis County Offers Drop Off Sites For Storm Debris
Servicing Those Affected in Rural Areas
Still picking up after last week’s severe storms, St. Louis County has now opened drop off sites for storm debris.
Lake Country Power Rebuilding Lines Near BWCA
Power work slowed when crews arrived to challenging terrain and extensive tree removal
Crews with Lake Country Power are working to rebuild lines in remote areas near Ely. The challenging terrain and extensive tree removal slowed restoration work for crews in the area.
Minnesota Power Expects Full Power Restoration Tonight
On day seven, customers might see the light
Minnesota Power is expecting power to be resorted by the end of the day to all remaining customers who have been without electricity since last week’s severe storms.
