On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, Samuel Nelson of Proctor was formally charged with two counts of Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and one count of Assault in the Second Degree which involves a dangerous weapon.
Minnesota Power released the first in a series of Requests for Proposals to further its EnergyForward strategy.
Authorities say a 50-year-old suspect fired at law officers during a standoff in Lincoln County before police shot and killed the individual.
The Duluth Police Department reported on their Facebook page that late Tuesday morning officers and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force made an arrest on the 2200 West block of 3rd Street.
The Duluth Fire Department has issued a Red Flag Warning for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
A local state of emergency has been declared in St. Louis County after the July 11th storms ripped through the area causing downed trees and power lines.
Back in 2014, two Wisconsin girls were accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to the fictional horror character, Slender Man.
It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy some fresh fruits and vegetables
Duluth still working to clean up brush and debris after storms.
Black Woods has agreed to stay until at least 2040.
Cloquet Police Chief, Steve Stracek, confirmed Tuesday, that a Virginia man with a lengthy criminal record has been charged with nine felonies in connection with the shooting that took place on Sunday.
The new Hampton Inn in Superior will have 84 rooms and will work to supply jobs to more than 30 people.
Days after the storm hit, there are still several places around the Northland where people do not have power.
Fox 9 – KMSP reports that St. Paul police have arrested at leas 20 protesters who refused to leave Summit Avenue in front of the Governor’s Residence. Police started making the arrests just after 11 am Tuesday, four hours after they began negotiations.
Lake Country Power (LCP) with help from additional co-ops and contractors, has restored electric service for nearly 26,000 members since July 21. As of the afternoon of July 26, more than 1,300 members continue to sit in the dark.
The St. Louis County will be making two gravel pits drop off locations for tree debris from Thursday’s storms. These sites are an addition to those being provided by the City of Duluth and the city of Rice Lake.
A large amount of work has been in progress over the past five days to clear debris and open up access to Superior National Forest areas that were affected by last Thursday’s storm that swept across the Arrowhead region.
Individuals who are curious about the NorShor Theatre restoration and what it may look like in the end, or if possibly interested in attaching their name or a loved one’s to the theatre are highly encouraged to attend a casual poolside party at 6:00 pm Thursday, August 4, at Northland Country Club located at 3901 E. Superior Street.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Airport Improvement Program combines federal, state, and local resources to help fund improvements to over 98 public use airports throughout Wisconsin that are primarily owned by counties, cities, towns, and villages.
The latest from WisDOT as of July 26 on road closures in the northern part of the state.
100-mile-hour winds during last week’s storm caused major damage to the Board of Trade Building in Downtown Duluth, including costumes for the Minnesota Ballet.
Trails and parks across the Northland took hard hits from last week’s storm, and some of those parks are completely closed off to the public.
The library will be celebrating this whole week.
The First Witness Child Advocacy Center and Minnesota Children’s Alliance join together for this event.
After flooding and high winds devastated the Bayfield and Ashalnd counties, the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation looked for a way to help those who are trying to help others.
Workers from Minnesota Power right here in the Northland, are joining forces with crews from across the Midwest, scrambling across the City over the past few days to restore power to over 46,000 customers.
As the sun sets Monday evening, more and more homes across the Northland are now lit up after five days without power.
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) urges residents to utilize food waste drop sites for prompt disposal of spoiled contents from refrigerators and freezers during this extended power outage.
Severe thunderstorms with high winds swept through the Northland in the early hours of Thursday causing widespread storm damage.
Jack Hanson was working to repair the canopy at the Holiday store on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Rice Lake Road in Duluth.
For many, a perfect way to beat the extreme heat is ice cream.
Early Monday afternoon, the Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of a possible chemical leak at Comfort Suites hotel at 408 Canal Park Drive.
Work is still in progress on US 2 at Kakagon River in Ashland County and is anticipated to be completed July 22.
Sunday night the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Officer was called to assist in a scary situation.
In the small town of Grand View, Wisconsin, many homes and vehicles were swept away as the storm passed through.
In an online poll conducted by USA Today/10BEST announced that the Lake Superior Railroad Museum was voted the Best Transportation Museum in the country. The final tally was announced Friday, July 22, by USA Today.
As of 9/2/2016, the Minnesota Department of Health has reported advisories for the following beaches. These advisories recommend no water contact due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria identified from samples collected and tested.
Highway Closures:
Officers across the country are facing violence after the recent deaths of two black men.
Tuesday night’s storm has left miles of downed power lines and hundreds without power in Island Lake.
There’s a Party in The Park with Hairball — all part of the start of 4th of July festivities in Duluth.
Fire work sales are going up as community members get ready to put on their own firework shows.
During last Thursday’s devastating storm, two lives were lost in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The survivors of the Texas Boy Scout troop’s trip are grieving the loss of a 13-year-old peer and a 39-year-old female volunteer.
Amelia Weaver has Dravet Syndrome, a catastrophic form of epilepsy, and had her first seizure when she was just 18 months old.
Glensheen is launching the new servants tour.
The Duluth model for domestic violence has been named the world’s best policy to address violence against women and girls.
Itasca County authorities have charged 35-year-old Joseph Christen Thoresen,of Grand Rapids, with the murder of David Haiman, 20, of Hibbing.
Missing 14-year-old female from Barnes, WI found dead.
A level three predatory offender will be returning to Hibbing in July.
