Anti-Abortion Rally in St. Paul Draws Supporters, Opponents
300 Protesters Participated
More than 300 protesters participated in an anti-abortion rally designed to encourage Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton to investigate Planned Parenthood.
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Douglas County 4-H Hosts ‘Achievement Night’
Event Honored Youth Volunteers
Douglas County 4-H celebrated the accomplishments of its outstanding youth members Sunday.
City Leaders Speak Out Against Ranked Choice Voting
Ness Joins Filipovich, Gardner, Julsrud, Russ and Sipress
The group has called the effort to change Duluth’s system from a two-step, primary and general election system a “solution in search of a problem.”
Denfeld Hunters Skate With Youngsters
Hockey Team Hosts Interactive Event
Sunday marked the third year for the Skate With the Hunters Event.
Star Wars, Legos, and Books
Duluth Library Hosts Event to Promote Reading
From 10:30 a.m. until noon, children were able to play with legos and read in the Star Wars themed green room.
Boo at Zoo Attracts Thousands
First Weekend of Event, Large Crowds
Nearly 6,000 people packed in the Lake Superior Zoo Saturday for the annual Boo at the Zoo.
Animal Allies Hosts Fur Ball Gala
It was a purr-fectly good time at the Fur Ball fundraiser Saturday evening.
UMD Hosts Engineering Day
High School Students Invited to Learn about Engineering
More than 200 students were able to explore UMD’s Engineering Department Saturday.
Duluth Fire Department Hosts Open House
Fire House No. 2 Opened for Public Interaction, Saturday
Families visiting the firehouse were given the opportunity to use a fire hose, practice cpr skills and experience other real world firefighter tasks.
Franken Tours Duluth Housing
U.S. Senator Visits Steve O'Neil Apartments
United States Senator Al Franken spent his Saturday in Duluth, to address concerns about the availability of housing in the area.
Dinosaur claw fossil found on Minnesota’s Iron Range
Dinosaur fossil found at Hill Annex Mine
A dinosaur claw fossil found on northeastern Minnesota’s Iron Range could help researchers better figure out what sort of dinosaurs lived in the state.
Body of 1 missing boater recovered from Lake of the Woods
Body of Justin Haugtvedt Recovered
Law enforcement officers have recovered the body of one of three missing men on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota.
Montevideo named host of 2016 Governor’s Pheasant Opener
2016 - Dayton's sixth annual pheasant opener
Montevideo has been selected to host the 2016 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener.
Teens Sleep in Boxes, Raise Awareness of Homeless Youth
Funds go to Duluth's Life House
Area students are taking a stand against youth homelessness in our community, by sleeping in cardboard boxes.
Children’s Museum Opens New Exhibit
Artist's Works on Display
Plaster’s work focuses on large paper mache puppets that have been displayed at national exhibitions such as Burning Man.
Chow Down and Give Back
Buffalo Wild Wings Taking Donations Through October
Throughout October the restaurant will be taking donations from customers and donating $1.00 for every jar of wing sauce purchased.
Cub Club at Lake Superior Zoo
Children Learn About Predatory Animals
The Lake Superior Zoo hosted Cub Club, a program that teaches four and five year old children about Animals, and at this month’s event, the children learned about predatory animals through activities like exploring the zoo, and art.
30th Annual Rotary Rose Day Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Annual Fundraiser Has Collected $1.5 Million to Date
The club sold roses as a fundraiser, with the proceeds going to over 30 different local non-profits that support the community and especially children.
Boo At the Zoo Coming Back to the Lake Superior Zoo
Children Invited to the Zoo for Halloween Event
Grand Avenue is under construction but the staff at the zoo have planned an accessible route and designated a spot for over flow parking. They will also be running shuttles so that families can get to the zoo to enjoy the event.
Mercy Hospital Completes Multi-Million Dollar Project
$38 Million Expansion and Upgrade
Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake celebrated the completion of their $38 million dollar building with a grand opening and Ribbon Cutting Event.
Minnesota State Fair ranks Best in Nation
The Great Minnesota Get Together was just voted the greatest fair in the nation.
German Festivities to Take Over Tycoons
Oktoberfest Starts Up Saturday
Oktoberfest takes place at Tycoons this weekend.
Gov. Dayton Heads to Mankato for 5th Annual Pheasant Opener
Pheasant Population up from Last Year
Gov. Mark Dayton travels to Mankato Friday for the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener.
UMD Holds Annual Job Fair
400 Students, 90 Employers Attend
More than 400 students took part in the Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair Thursday.
Duluth Kids Stand Up To Bullies Through Chalk
"Kindness in Chalk" kicks off Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
A simple childhood toy is being used to spark conversations at a local school about bullying.
Minnesota Supreme Court Visits Denfeld High School
Students Witnessed Oral Argument Hearing for Actual Court Case
Students gathered from seven different high schools in the area. In the weeks leading up to the visit, local attorneys visited classrooms to help students understand the supreme court oral argument process.
Unexpected Gas Outage in Kenwood Neighborhood
The City of Duluth says residents are experiencing an unexpected gas outage in the Kenwood neighborhood.
Hero Veteran in Oregon College Shooting Released from Hospital
An Army Veteran,who is being hailed as a hero for stepping in and potentially saving lives during last week’s shooting at a college campus in Oregon,has been released from the hospital.
Inn on the North Shore Known for Uniqueness
Northern Rail TrainCar Inn
Whether you’re a travel enthusiast or just looking for something a bit different than staying at your run of the mill hotel, the Northern Rail Traincar Inn might be a perfect fit.
Portion of Michigan Street to Close for Road Work
A portion of Michigan Street will close for nearly three weeks to complete work for the Duluth Transit Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Center.
Traffic Advisory: Boo at the Zoo
Police are advising the public of high traffic expected for this Saturday’s Boo at the Zoo event.
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Seat Belt Violations
Law enforcement throughout Minnesota will be cracking down on drivers caught without a seat belt on
City to Close 3rd Street Friday to Install Gas Line
The City of Duluth will close 3rd Street Friday to install a gas line .
Ely Project Marks Milestone in Unveiling of Power System
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Visitors to the Will Steger Wilderness Center in Ely will notice the center has a unique way to keep the lights on.
Authorities Expanding Search for Three Missing Boaters
Authorities have expanded their search for three boaters that have been missing since Saturday on Lake of the Woods.
Mother Promotes Suicide Awareness in Northland
Jo Angel Lost Her Son to Suicide
The 7th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk will take place this weekend.
Lucky Duluth Kids Ride to School in a Fire Truck
Four Boys and One Girl Get Opportunity to Ride in Fire Engine
Talk about showing up to school in style.
New Animal Shelter Holds Grand Opening Ceremony
Unveiling the New Multimillion Dollar Facility
The new animal shelter in Superior is has a lot of tails wagging.
CSS Students Volunteer for Community Day
Classes Canceled for Students to Serve
Students from the College of St. Scholastica spent time giving back to the Twin Ports for the school’s Community Day Volunteer event.
First United Methodist Church Hosts Annual Pumpkin Pie Sale
All Proceeds Went to CHUM Food Shelf
The Smell of Fresh Baked pumpkin pie filled the First United Methodist Church where St. Scholastica students were helping bake and sell the pastries. Pies were being sold for 12 dollars each, and muffins were 2 for a dollar. All the proceeds went to the CHUM Food Shelf.
Chlamydia on The Rise in Minnesota
22,000 Reported Cases Last Year
Chlamydia is not only the most common STD, but is also the most reported infectious disease in Minnesota.
Carlton County’s Top Dog Gets Bullet Proof Vest
Carlton County’s top dog will have extra protection out in the field thanks to a non-profit.
President Obama Says U.S. is at Fault, Demands Investigation into Deadly Airstrike at Afghan Hospital
President Barack Obama has issued an apology to Doctors Without Borders following a deadly airstrike at one of the organizations hospitals in Afghanistan over the weekend.
Zombies to Invade Duluth this Weekend
2nd Annual Quarantine Duluth
Zombies will be in the Northland this weekend.
Two Suspects Arrested in Apple Fest Theft Incidents
Two suspects are being held in connection to multiple theft incidents in Bayfield over Apple Fest weekend .
DNR Names 17 to Mille Lacs Committee, New Point Man for Lake
Still No Decision on Walleye Ice Fishing
The Department of Natural Resources has named 17 people to its new Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee and a new point person for the agency’s efforts to revive the popular lake’s struggling walleye population.
Great Outdoors: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
If you’re looking for more than just a panoramic view when you go to check out the fall colors, head to Ironwood, Michigan.
Scholarship Night
Students Learn About Scholarship Availability Across the Northland
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is calling it “Scholarship Season.”
Marshall Students Researching Lester River
Students Take Samples as Part of River Watch
Students collected insects and water samples that will be analyzed to determine water quality and river eco system health.
