Northland Women Get Shopping Tips For Heart Health
Ten Northland women got a tour of the Burning Tree Road Super One in Duluth Wednesday to get heart healthy.
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Rare Seagull Attracts Bird Lovers to Duluth
The Ivory Gull Is Native to the Arctic
“Bird nerds” from across the country have flocked to Duluth to catch a glimpse of a rare ivory gull.
Northland Joins National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month – making it a perfect time to impact a young person’s life in a positive way.
Duluth Pet License Renewals Now Online
The city of Duluth is now offering a new online pet license renewal system for residents.
A Portion of the Iceman’s Sculpture Collapses
Iceman Calls Damage Minor
A portion of the ice sculpture being built in Superior has collapsed.
Aurora’s Last Grocery Store to Close Wednesday
Zup's Has Been Open For 42 Years
A declining customer base and increasing competition has forced a hard decision for Zupancich Brothers, Inc.
The Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is Coming Up
The Race Draws People from Other States
In just a few weeks mushers with up to 14 dogs a team will be competing in the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. It’s a race that draws people from other states, and even countries.
No Ice Yet at Caves Near Bayfield
No Ice on Water at Sea Caves Near Bayfield
Currently a highly visited winter tourist attraction isn’t accessible.
Ice Fishing Pros Welcome Fishermen to Leech Lake
Ice Fishing Event This Weekend
Find out where you can get some ice fishing tips from the pros this weekend.
Experts Urge Community Members to Test Homes for Radon
The Odorless Gas is a Silent Killer
The Duluth healthy homes partnership working with the Minnesota department of health is asking residents to test their homes for Radon.
AARP Ranks Minnesota as Number One State for Retirement
Northlanders Say the Lifestyle Drew Them Here
Minnesota was ranked as the best state to retire in, according to AARP, the biggest advocate for the elderly in the country.
Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge Has Opening for Operator
Job Opening Trends on Facebook
The deadline to apply for the Aerial Lift Bridge Operator Position in Duluth is Midnight.
What the President’s Expected Gun Law Changes Could Mean
The Changes Would Close Gun Show Loop Holes
President Barack Obama is expected to go through with tightening the nation’s gun laws through executive action.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $400M
The next Powerball winner will have a chance to claim one of the game’s 10 biggest prizes this week as the jackpot has grown to roughly $400 mlilion.
Reinert Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2016
Senator Roger Reinert announced Sunday morning that he will not be seeking re-election in 2016.
Duluth Man Saves Deer from Icy River in Viral Video
Video Shows Man Explaining the Situation in Sign Language
Steven Peterson of Duluth was driving home from his friend’s house when he saw something bobbing up and down in the frozen river.
Northlanders Set New Year’s Resolution to Get Healthy
YMCA Sees 7% Increase in Memberships
Gyms across the Northland like the YMCA in Duluth were filled with people ready to start off their new years resolution.
Don Ness Plans to Open his Own Business
After eight years, Duluth Mayor Don Ness will step out of the spotlight and into a more entrepreneurial role.
The Beacon Lit At The Duluth Bethel
Light Lit For The First Time in Around 50 Years
The Beacon on the top of the Duluth Bethel Building has been turned off for about 50 years, but today it was re-lit for the first time in decades.
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Benefits CASDA
It's Their 7th Annual New Year's Party
A New Years Eve Masquerade Gala to benefit the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, is being held at Barker’s Island Inn in Superior.
Kids Go on a Quest for Calm at the Sacred Heart Center
Kids Learn How to Deal With Stress Through a Puppet Performance
Community members with children celebrated the coming New Year with a quest for calm at Sacred Heart Music Center.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebrate at the Lake Superior Zoo
A Toast Was Held With Cider So the Kids Could Join
The animals at the zoo celebrated the last day of the year, and the public was invited.
Duluth Officials Remind Drivers of Options on New Years Eve
DTA Provides Free Bus Service For Fifth Year
As the festivities of New Year’s Eve are getting revved up, so are the buses for Duluth Transit.
Grandma’s Marathon Reaches Registration Limit
Registration for the 2016 Grandma’s Marathon officially closed Thursday after hitting the registration limit of 8,500 runners.
Timberlodge Steakhouse Closing for Winter
Timberlodge Steakhouse is shutting it’s doors for the winter.
Superior Skating Rinks to Open Friday
Outdoor skating rinks will open Friday in Superior.
Duluth Police Give Tips to Stay Safe for NYE
New Year's Eve Safety
Officer Ron Tinsley with the Duluth Police Department gives tips for staying safe on New Year’s Eve.
Street Outreach Team Working To Help Homeless This Winter
80-120 People Are Homeless In Duluth
According to a representative of CHUM, around 80 to 120 people face homelessness in Duluth at any given time. These numbers get particularly worrisome during the cold winter months.
Advocates Push For Safe Rides This NYE
With one of the biggest party holidays coming up Thursday, local advocates were speaking out to make sure everybody has a safe ride home. Twin Ports Joyride offers vouchers that allows their patrons $7 off a cab ride home.
Headline Making Stories in 2015
Northland Year in Review: Part 1
2015 has brought many ups and downs for Northlanders. From pipeline protests and mine layoffs, to cold case crimes being solved. Here are the first three months of the year.
Local Churches Bring Community Together With Food
After losing more mining jobs this past year due to tough conditions in the steel industry. A sadness fills Silver Bay, many people unemployed and unsure when they will return to work.
Tree Recycling
If you are looking to get rid of your holiday tree, the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District has the program for you.
Mayor Hagen to meet with Muslim Community Leaders
Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen has accepted an invitation to meet with Muslim community leaders this weekend.
Volunteers Needed to Tear Down Bentleyville
Bentleyville is seeking volunteers to help take down the holiday light display.
Laid-Off Iron Range Steelworker to Attend State of the Union Address
A laid-off Iron Range Steelworker will be attending President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
DNR Announces Changes to Special Fishing Regulations
17 Lakes, 1 Stream Impacted
Special fishing regulations will change on 17 Minnesota lakes and one trout stream in March, while existing special rules will become permanent on five other lakes around the state.
Hartley Nature Center Offering Winter Camps
Day Camps Open to Kids Ages 4-9
Hartley Nature Center is once again offering youth day camps over the holiday break.
Hayward Businesses Surviving Warm Winter
Snow Prediction Boosts Sales After Mild Month
In the resort towns of Northwest Wisconsin, business is seasonal—fishing and water sports when it’s warm, ice fishing and snow sports, when it’s cold—but this year the mild winter has kept the snow from falling and the lakes from freezing, and the usual suspects aren’t around.
L&M Fleet Supply Opening in Ashland
L&M Fleet Supply will open a new store in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Thunderbirds to Return to Duluth Airshow
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the skies once again as the feature performer in the 2016 Duluth Airshow.
Protesters Demand Superior Mayor’s Resignation
Members of the Justice City Coalition, and community members are outside of Superior’s City Hall in response to controversial remarks made by Mayor Bruce Hagen calling President Obama a Muslim.
Peregrine Falcon Recovery Celebrated at State Parks
Bird Was Put on the Endangered List Decades Ago
The use of pesticides in the 1950s and 60s, containing a chemical called DDT, eliminated many peregrine falcon populations across the nation. But there’s a comeback happening.
Fundraiser Held For Mother Of 3 In Need Of Kidney Transplant
A silent auction and concert benefiting a mother of three was held Sunday night at the Red Herring in Duluth.
Chester Bowl Opens for the Season
Ski Hill Opens in Time for Snowfall
Chester Bowl, a non-profit ski hill in Duluth Opened today in conjunction with the snow fall.
Bentleyville Celebrates Last Weekend
Bentleyville will open for the last time Sunday December 27
After a record breaking season Bentleyville will close down for the season December 27.
Northlanders Take Advantage of Snowfall
3 to 5 Inches Fell Across the Northland
Though some Northlanders saw it as a chore, the heavy snowfall came as a delight to ski hills and resorts in the area
Names Released in Ashland Double Murder, Suicide.
Police release names in Christmas Eve double murder and suicide.
On Christmas Eve at 12:02 pm the Ashland Police Department received a call reporting someone was shot, from 300 block of Willis Ave. During the investigation the police department discovered that there was a double murder and suicide at the residence. The victims have been identified as Zhara Parent, a 23 year old woman and her mother-in-law, 84-year-old Patricia Parent. The suspect in the shooting, who was also found deceased in the home, has been identified as Patricia Parent’s 54-year-old son Daniel Parent.
22nd Annual Christmas Dinner
Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet was dishing out the Christmas Spirit Friday afternoon.
Christmas Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of The Rosary
One of the Most Important Religious Ceremonies
Catholics across the Northland celebrated the birth of Christ today.
