Blue Angels Flying Back to Duluth for 2017 Air Show
Angels will return for 2017 air show
The Blue Angels will perform at the 2017 Duluth Air Show and stopped in town for a pre-show visit
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Chronic Wasting Disease hits Minnesota
Two deer test positive in Minnesota
Test results have shown that two deer harvested in southeastern Minnesota have chronic wasting disease.
Family and Friends Remember Nathan Gould
Nathan Gould Remembered as Caring, Compassionate and Loving
Nathan Gould, a Carlton High School student who was killed in a tragic car accident on Friday during the first snow storm of the season.
Cloquet High School Getting Renovations
Renovations Are Made to Make Cloquet High School More Safe
Cloquet High School is currently renovating its front entrance to make the school safer.
Taxiway Improvements Slated at Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport
The project is supported by the IRRRB
A half-million dollar pavement reconstruction project is happening at Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport.
Guilty Plea Entered for Hibbing Man in Iron Range Murder
Dylan Gilbertson has pleaded guilty to second degree murder
A Hibbing man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Event Planner Gives Tips for Holiday Hosting
Decorating for Guests
Thanksgiving is just a couple days away and many Northlanders are preparing to host family and friends.
Nordic Trails Opening Up at Giants Ridge
Trails will open Friday, Nov. 23
Giants Ridge has received nine inches of snow as of Monday, November 21, with an additional three to six inches expected in the forecast this week.
Thanksgiving Gobble Gallop Race Traffic Advisory
The Duluth Police Department has issued the following traffic advisory for Nov. 24
On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, the Gobble Gallop Races will be held in downtown Duluth.
You’re Invited to Come Skate with the UMD Bulldogs
The public is invited to the annual skating party
The annual skating party with the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog Hockey Teams is right around the corner!
Duluth History Lives on at Local Cemetery
Northland Uncovered: Forest Hill Cemetery
The Zenith City honors many who helped make the town what it is today.
Snocross to happen this weekend
Skiing and Snowboarding a no go
It was a close call but the snow cross event at Spirit Mountain is officially going to happen.The warm fall temperatures had been a reason for concern, potentially cancelling the event that brings nearly 40 thousand spectators watching the world’s best snow mobile racers.
Operation Christmas Child Surpasses Goal in Northland
The group received 5% more donations than last year.
Operation Christmas Child prepares shoeboxes filled with school supplies, toys, and hygiene items for kids in need around the world.
Turkey, Potatoes, Stuffing and More Are Being Cooked in Preparation for Thursday
Volunteers Expect to Serve Over 5,000 People on Thanksgiving
Volunteers were packing into the kitchen at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center bright and early Monday morning, getting things ready for the big Thanksgiving feast happening in Duluth Thursday.
Locally Owned Johnson’s Bakery will Receive Hundreds of Orders Before Thanksgiving
Pies, Rolls, Cookies and More will Fly Off the Shelves This Week
Busy bakeries across the Northland are swamped with holiday orders before Thanksgiving meals are served on Thursday.
6th Street Market Donates Thanksgiving Dinners
More than 50 Turkeys are Donated
Residents of Ashland are reaching out a helping hand for people in need, this Thanksgiving.
‘Taiko to America’ Introduces Japanese Culture to Ashland
Two Sisters Travel to America to Teach Students About Japan
Students in Ashland have been learning about Japanese culture, and tonight, they’re showing off some of what they’ve learned.
16-year-old dies in Silver Brook Township car accident
Road and weather conditions are believed to be factors in the accident
On Friday, November 18, 2016 around 12:15 p.m., Carlton County received the report of a two vehicle crash on County Road 1 near Leimer Road in Silver Brook Township.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels to touchdown in Duluth
The Blue Angels will headline the 2017 Duluth Airshow
The United States Navy Blue Angels will soar into Duluth on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in preparation for the 2017 Duluth Airshow.
Canal Park Lakewalk Undergoing Maintenance
The City is asking the public to avoid this section of trail
The City of Duluth will be conducting maintenance on the Lakewalk Trail between the Sister Cities Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge due to the recent snow storm.
The Historic Glensheen Estate Prepares for Christmas
Christmas with the Congdons
The Historic Congdon Estate is ready for the holiday season.
Community Discusses Clean Energy
Fall Events Have Been Going on for 3 Years
Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, and Northland Community solar coalition held an event “Here Comes the Sun” to exchange ideas and information about community solar.
Hunters take 7,000 fewer deer on Wisconsin’s opening day
New tallies from the state Department of Natural Resources show hunters took about 7,500 fewer deer on opening day of Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season than they did last year.
Community Honors Trans People Who Lost Their Lives to Violence
Transgender people, especially women of color, experience some of the highest rates of hate crimes in the United States, and many lose their lives to violence each year.
Christmas Tree Farm Prepares For Holiday
1,000 Trees Cut Down For Season
The 60 acres of land at the family’s farm got a workout this week.
Minnesota’s LGBTA Chorus Visits Duluth
One Voice, the biggest LGBTA chorus in the United States made a stop in the Twin Ports for a free concert at the Duluth Congregational Church.
Family Volunteer Day
National day of giving back celebrated in the Twin Ports
National day celebrated to kick off holiday season with giving and community service
Animal Allies Love-A-Pet Event
Annual pet adoption event takes place at Miller Hill Subaru
Santa pictures with pets, micro-chipping and animal registration, and discounted adoption rates were all available
Different Cultures Come Together for an Event at UWS
The Event Has Been Going on for 2 Decades
Students from around the world came together for the UWS Cultural night.
Aldi Opens in Grand Rapids
Hour Long Lines on Opening Day
Grand Rapids welcomed an Aldi grocery store.
Spirit Mountain Prepares for Season
The Resort Has Started Making Snow
The first snowstorm of the season has many people excited to hit the slopes.
Bentleyville Kicks Off for the Season
Santa Made His Grand Entrance Parachuting In
It’s a tradition each year for Santa to parachute in to Bentleyville, and this year it was no different. Thousands of people lined up to watch the grand entrance, and to become one of the first ones to see this year’s lights.
2 shot during brawl in Minneapolis Warehouse District
2 shot during brawl in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say two people were shot and wounded during a brawl at bar closing time in the city’s Warehouse District.
Superior Fire Department Responds to an Early Morning Structure Fire
Early Morning Structure Fire Causes $250,000 in Damages
The Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 5:30 this morning.
Northlanders Brave the Cold for Christmas City of the North Parade
Many people enjoyed the parade even with the snow, wind, and cold.
The cold couldn’t keep the crowds away from getting into the Christmas spirit at the Christmas City of the North parade.
Big Waves Hit Lake Superior Shore
25 foot waves rip through the Twin Ports
The storm brought huge waves on Lake SuperiorTake a look at these near 25 foot waves crashing ashore at Canal Park near the lake walk.
Proctor Cheerleaders Head to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The squad heads out this weekend for New York City to cheer in the parade.
Instead of eating Thanksgiving dinner at home in Minnesota, the Proctor cheerleaders are taking the trip of a lifetime.
Skeletonized Remains Found in Iron River Identified
Identified as Robert Osborn of Oak Creek, Wisconsin
On Thursday, November 17, 2016 around 12:50 p.m. Bayfield County Dispatch received a phone call about a body found in the woods north of Iron River. The Iron River police Department was notified and responded to the scene.
Winter Weather Items are Flying Out the Door as Snow Season Begins
Local Businesses along with St. Louis County Workers Prepare for Winter Weather
As the first flakes begin to fly on the Iron Range this season, shovels are being scooped off the shelves by locals.
North Shore Scenic Railroad Gets Ready for Holiday Trains
The railroad will run a Christmas City Express train and and a train to Bentleyville,
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Northland and at the Depot in downtown Duluth. The North Shore Scenic Railroad is looking forward to their holiday trains.
Northern Lakes Food Bank Receives $35,740 in Donations
The organization received the donations from Give to the Max day.
The Northern Lakes Food Bank has received donations of $35,740 from Give to the Max day.
First Snow Storm of the Season Hits the Northland
Grand Rapids Sees More than 14 Inches of Snow.
A snowy white birthday wasn’t what Racheal Jenks, a resident of Grand Rapids Minnesota, wanted, but the first snow storm of the season is what she got.
Minnesota Power Crews Battling Snow to Restore Power
Over 200 customers in Duluth and Iron Range without power
Minnesota Power crews are responding safely and as quickly as possible in extreme weather conditions, to restore power during the first major winter storm of the season.
Lake Country Power Working to Restore Outages
Crews are working in deep snow and near white-out conditions
The number of Lake Country Power members without electric service has grown through the afternoon. Nearly 900 members were without power late Friday morning, and it has grown to more than 6,000 late into the afternoon.
Travel Not Advised Throughout the Northland
Heavy snowfall and strong winds are causing near zero visibility in many areas
Travel is not advised in northern Aitkin, central St. Louis, Itasca, and southern Koochiching counties, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
First Winter Storm of 2016
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Difficult Driving Conditions Reported Throughout Northland
MnDOT advises motorists to slow down and use extra caution
The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling in northeastern Minnesota to slow down and use extra caution.
Turkey Bingo Night Held to Thank Area Businesses
Event is put on by the Lincoln Park Business Group
Meanwhile back in Duluth, it was the 68th annual Turkey Bingo Night, held at the VFW.
23rd Annual Give Thanks Feast
Event featured food and traditional Native music
People at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College celebrated the community tonight (11/17.)
Duluth Marcus Cinema Hosts Mitten Drive
The theater is hosting a mitten drive for the Salvation Army.
In conjunction with the premiere of Fantastic Beasts, the Marcus Duluth Cinema is hosting a mitten drive for the Salvation Army.
