Fall Sled Dog Training in the Northland
Positive Energy Outdoors
The brisk fall evenings may have you thinking pumpkins, bonfires and Halloween, but for some athletes the season offers perfect conditions to train for a winter sport.
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UMD Professor Worked with Scientists Who Won 2015 Nobel Physics Prize
Scientists Discover Neutrinos Have Mass
University of Minnesota Duluth’s Dr. Alec Habig worked with Dr. Kajita to discover that Neutrinos, the 2nd most numerous subatomic particle in the Universe, shifts identities in space.
Mining and Health Workshop in Duluth
Community Members Gather to Learn About Mining
The workshop served in part as a memoriam to the asbestos-related research of Dr. Philip Cook who passed away in 2013. Topics like the geological history of the region, and the relationships between mining and Public health were discussed
Essentia Health Provides Walk In Flu Shot Clinics
Doctors Recommend Flu Shots for Everyone over 6 Months Old
The influenza strains that go in the vaccines are based off of what is circulating in other parts of the world. But sometimes the strains change before reaching us.
Duluth Zoo Unveils Giant Pumpkin
Just in Time For Halloween
The Lake Superior Zoo is officially ready for Halloween.
Just Kids Dental Comes to Superior Library
Children Learn in Interactive Ways
JKD staff used interactive methods and books to teach children about the importance of keeping their teeth clean. The organizers hope the event will help the children learn about different subjects through reading.
Authorities from St. Paul help in harrowing rescue near Split Rock Lighthouse
Dramatic footage as a woman was rescued via helicopter after falling near Split Rock Lighthouse on Monday.
Texas Roadhouse Butcher slices up competition in meat cutting challenge
A Duluth butcher has proved he’s a slice above his competition in a national meat cutting competition.
Portion of Superior Street will close as crane comes down
A small portion of West Superior Street will close next week as a staple in Duluth’s skyline over the last year will come down.
History Saturdays with the Douglas County Historical Society
Northland Uncovered: History Saturdays
The Douglas County Historical Society hosts “History Saturdays”
Knowing Your Neighbors: A Dozen Excuses
A Superior-Based Donut Shop
The revitalization of Superior’s Tower Avenue seems to be helping some local businesses flourish.
Cloquet Woman Headed to Flood Ravaged Southeast
Red Cross Volunteer to Spend Two Weeks in South Carolina
Mary Robertson is leaving her Cloquet home, Tuesday, for a two week deployment with the American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota.
Carlton County Drug Forum Attracts Hundreds
Meeting Focuses on Heroin and Opioid Abuse
More than 200 people gathered at the Cloquet Forestry Center, Monday night, to discuss how drug abuse is affecting their community.
Fall Colors Attract Thousands to Two Harbors, Gooseberry Falls
The fall colors are bringing thousands of visitors to the North Shore.
UW-Superior named top online school in Wisconsin
The school was ranked Best Online College in Wisconsin by Affordable Colleges Online
The university offers nearly 30 undergraduate courses and two masters programs completely online.
Love Your Melon Sale at UMD
Hats Sold for Children Battling Cancer
The organization donates hats to children battling cancer and has reserved more than 45,000 hats to donate.
CHUM Hosting Pumpkin Pie Sale
St. Scholastica Students Bake for a Good Cause
Students from the College of St. Scholastica will be baking over 100 pumpkin pies to sell this Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church.
UMD Kicks Off Homecoming
Students Are Ready for a Week Full of Activities
The University of Minnesota Duluth kicked off its Homecoming week with a corn roast.
Search Continues for 3 Missing Boaters
Life Jackets Recovered from Fish Lake
A search will resume for three missing boaters on Lake of the Woods in far northern Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR Sharply Cuts Grants for Fighting Aquatic Weeds
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharply cutting the money it gives cities and lake groups to tackle aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil.
Wisconsin Voter ID Fight Goes Before Federal Court
Opponents of Wisconsin’s voter identification law plan to argue in federal court that the number of IDs allowable at polling places should be expanded.
Sunshine, Packed Parade Top Off Apple Festival
City: More Than 50,000 People Attend Three-Day Festival
Apples, apples and more apples! The 54th annual Bayfield Apple Festival is in the books, and the weather was amazing for thousands of visitors Sunday, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Homeless Shelter Looking for Winter Donations
Temperatures dropping means the emergency shelters, like Loaves and Fishes, fill up faster.
Continental Ski and Bike Annual Yard Sale
Both used and new skis, snowboards and bikes were on sale, as well as clothing for outdoor activities.
Essentia Health Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1 in 8 US women will develop invasive breast cancer in her life time. Though the U.S Task Force said that breast cancer screenings should be done starting at the age of 50, Essentia Health says it should be earlier.
College Of St. Scholastica Celebrates Homecoming
Events Wrapped Up on Saturday
Events began at the beginning of the week with the theme “Blue and Gold never Gets Old” highlighting the school colors.
St. Louis River Alliance Hosts 20th Anniversary Fall Colors Train Ride
Non-Profit hosts Fundraiser to Protect the River
The group offered a scenic train ride on the Lake Superior and Mississippi railroad to view the fall colors along the St. Louis River.
Antiques Appraised in Superior
Event Held at Public Library.
Author and Appraiser Mark Moran made an appearance at the Superior Public Library Saturday.
Posse Training In Moose Lake
Training Exercise: Search For Downed Plane
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with several area agencies including the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office for Search and Rescue training, Saturday.
Gingerbread Showcase at Miller Hill Mall
Local Art and Crafts for Sale
The Miller Hill Mall is the place to be this weekend if you’re looking for unique gifts.
Moose collides with car on Iron Range, one injured
Moose deceased at scene of accident
One person is injured and a moose is dead after the animal collided with a car on Minnesota’s Iron Range.
Haunted Ship is Open, a Spooky Good Time
William A. Irvin Open for Haunted Season
Get ready to ignite the fright within, as the William A. Irvin’s Haunted Ship is open for business.
Trade Unions Protesting Hotel
Radisson Hotel in Duluth
Local trade unions have taken up their displeasure with a Duluth hotel.
‘Rock Your Vote’ Supports Rank Choice Voting
The ‘Rock Your Vote’ event is a battle of the bands competition put on by the Better Ballot Campaign.
Councilors Oppose Rank Choice Voting System
Five Duluth City Councilors Speak Out
Duluth City Councilors spoke out against the proposed rank choice voting system Friday.
Butchers Prepare for Meat-Cutting Competition
Duluth Texas Roadhouse Meat Cutter to Compete
Texas Roadhouse butchers from across the Midwest are gearing up for the National Meat Cutting Challenge in La Crosse next week.
Essentia Health Hosts Conference on Diabetes
Conference Educates Health Professionals on Latest Trends
Essentia Health hosted a special conference for healthcare professionals, with a focus on diabetes.
Grammy Nominated Producers Come to UMD
Christian Rich Speaks About Entrepreneurship
Christian Rich, a duo of twin brothers who are artists, producers, and DJS, spoke about entrepreneurship within the music industry.
2015 Knight Cities Challenge Kicks Off
Duluth is one of the 26 Knight Foundation Communities Eligible for Grants
The Knight Cities Challenge awards a total of $5 million to the best ideas from communities nationwide, for making cities more vibrant places to live and work.
Superior Fire Department Plans Multi Million Dollar Upgrade
Planning Scheduled to Start at the End of This Year
A facilities study of all three fire department stations was completed last year. The study included a condition assessment and a space needs analysis.It showed that the two stations were in good shape, but the headquarters station had needs that had to be addressed and fixed.
Kids Get to Learn in the Outdoors Near Hayward
Educational Event Raises Money for Children's Hospital
Thursday students in northern Wisconsin got a hands learning experience in the woods.
Despite Bird Flu, Minnesota Still Top Turkey Producing State
Outbreak Killed 48 Million Birds
Minnesota has retained its ranking as the nation’s top turkey producing state despite this year’s bird flu outbreak.
Environmental Group Sues Over Boat Motors in Wilderness Area
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service alleging it’s allowed outfitters to run too many motorized boat trips in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Duluth Design Project Kicks Off at Cirrus Aircraft
Celebrating Ingenuity & Design Happening in Duluth
Thursday night, the Duluth Art Institute showcased the international stars that are born in Duluth at the first in a series of six discussions called ‘Design Duluth.’
‘Fall Splash’ Raises Funds for Victims of Child Abuse
Eliminating Sexual & Physical Abuse of Children in the Northland
Statistics show one out of every 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18, and only one in every 10 of those cases of abuse are reported.
Students Stuff Bears for Homecoming at St. Scholastica
College of St. Scholastica Holds Bear Stuffing Event
As one of the activities of the week, a “Stuff a Bear” event was held in the Student Union of Tower Hall, where students lined up to hand stuff their very own bears.
Entrepreneurship Conference Held At UMD
Students and Community Members Gather to Listen to Entrepreneurs
The conference covered a variety of topics relevant to entrepreneurship, drawing from the experience of 15 successful entrepreneurs.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony Held in Superior
Community Members Gather at the Douglas County Government Center
Members of the public were encouraged to attend the kick-off event that included guest speakers and live music. The center’s goal was to educate the community about domestic violence.
Duluth 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Make-A-Wish
Walk for Wishes Duluth
Walk for Wishes Duluth will take place this weekend.
Night of Culinary Excellence Benefiting March of Dimes
Wine Tasting with Foley Family Wines
Wine sampling with Foley Family Wines ahead of March of Dimes benefit.
