MN Lottery Gets Creative with Promoting a New Game
"High Stakes Lakes"
The Minnesota State Lottery has teamed up with several SUP (Stand-up Paddleboarding) companies to kick off one of their new scratch off games.
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Veterans Remember Nagasaki Victims
70,000 People Killed in the Attack
Sunday marked 70-years since the dropping of the nuclear bomb over the city of Nagasaki, Japan.
Duluth Sister Cities International
Hosting Exchange Students from Japan
A group of young international travelers have arrived in the Northland.
Students Learn to Paint the Outdoors
A local art studio taught kids how to bring their creativity to the outdoors.
Swap Meet and Car Show in Proctor
“Anything that you need you can probably find here,” North Land Wheels Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club vice president Jim Van Dell said.
Top Minnesota officials sort out sex offender program’s fate
Federal court is pressuring them to make changes
Minnesota is under federal court pressure to rework its program that locks up sex offenders even after they serve out prison terms.
State Rep. David Dill dies after battle with cancer
Representative Loses Battle with Cancer
State Rep. David Dill, who represented northeastern Minnesota, has died after a battle with cance
Superior Summerfest Attracts Hundreds
Family-Fun Brings the Crowds to Superior
Tis’ the season for summer celebrations and Saturday it was Superior’s turn to step up to the plate, hosting Summerfest.
People First of Duluth Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser
Dozens Lace up Bowling Shoes
Dozens laced up their bowling shoes and headed to the Incline Station to take part in a local fundraiser Saturday.
Local Bakery Holds Grand Opening
Lake Superior Bakehouse
It’s been months in the making, and this Saturday Lake Superior Bakehouse held its grand opening.
Kayakers Race on Lake Superior
“On a foggy day like this I’ll just try to stay with the group so we don’t get lost at sea,” said John Thompson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Run Like an Animal
Locals and tourists go there to see live animals up close, but this weekend it was an athlete’s playground.
Escaped Convict Considered Armed & Dangerous
Keaden T.J. Dumholt
A 20-year-old man who escaped from a correctional camp in Wisconsin is now being accused of taking part in a home invasion and high-speed chase.
Minnesota takes slow route on hemp, frustrating some farmers
Farmers anxious to grow hemp as part of a newly authorized Minnesota pilot project are expressing frustration after being told by state regulators that chance won’t come soon.
14-year-old girl dies after Nicollet County tractor accident
Teen killed on tractor
A 14-year-old girl is dead after a tractor accident in Nicollet County.
Northlanders Celebrate International Beer Day
Bent Paddle Creates Special Brew
Beer lovers filled the Bent Paddle Tap Room Friday, as the brewery celebrated International Beer Day.
Blues Fans Come Together for Parking Lot Party
Blues Festival Brings Tailgate City
For some fans, the highlight of the Bayfront Blues Festival might not be the music.
27th Annual Bayfront Blues Festival
Three Day Festival Hosts 32 Acts
The three day festival will have music playing on two stages throughout the weekend.
UMD Adventure Camp Has Fun With Slime
Students Get Slimey in Duluth at Fun Camp
The UMD Fun and Adventure Camp offers plenty of activities ranging from rock climbing to swimming to even making slime!
Storms Bring Right Amount of Rainfall to Farmers
Rain Helps Crops Grow in the Twin Ports
Recent rain in the Northland has come as a relief for farmers and their crops.
U.S. Senator Addresses Concerned Veterans
Concerns Heard at Veterans Town Hall in Superior
“Every Friday morning we raise flag at the Bong Center,” American Legion Richard I. Bong Post 435 commander Del Kanjas said.
Duluth Fire Department Issues Warning to Swimmers
Dangerous Conditions Prompt Swim Warning in Duluth
Due to the High Risk of Rip Currents Friday, the Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective until 10 a.m. Saturday.
164th Wisconsin State Fair Opens
11-Day Celebration Underway in Wisconsin
The State Fair has opened its 11-day celebration of Wisconsin agriculture with competition in everything from the finest miniature donkey to the tastiest pie.
Teatro Zuccone Shows Musical Based on Great Lakes Disaster
Eastland: A New Musical
Renegade Theater’s latest production is underway.
National India Pale Ale Day
National India Pale Ale Day with Bent Paddle
We Celebrate National India Pale Ale Day with a Local Brewery
IKONICS Breaks Ground on Expansion
Expansion Could Create 20 New Jobs
Duluth manufacturer IKONICS Corporation broke ground on a nearly 3.5 million dollar expansion Thursday.
Beer and Classical Music: Beerthoven
Symphony Brings Duluth Icon and Music Icon Together
The event allows the symphony to reach out to a younger audience, in hopes of showing that classical music can be enjoyed by anyone.
Rain Doesn’t Stop Crowds From Celebrating at Spirit Valley Parade
Duluthians Enjoy Food, Music & Tradition at Annual Parade
The wet weather didn’t stop the crowds from heading out to the Spirit Valley Parade this evening.
Keeping Northland Farm Dogs Tick-Free
Lyme Disease A Growing Concern Among Farm Dogs & Owners
Dogs across the country are always at risk for tickborne diseases, but doctors say here in the Northland, the chances are extremely high.
Experts: Lingering Flu Could Increase Northland Egg Prices
Bird Flu Could Cause an Increase in Egg Prices in the Northland
The massive bird flu outbreak has forced egg producers to spike their prices.
Students Learn the Importance of Oral Health
'Just Kids Dental' Makes Oral Health Fun
Thursday, ‘Just Kids Dental’ met with children from different elementary schools to get them excited about brushing.
Creatures at the Duluth Library
Lake Superior Zoo brings Animals to the Library
A popular event is back at the Duluth Public Library.
Local Coffee Shop Displays Maritime Exhibit
Duluth Coffee Shop Displays Exhibit on Ships
A local eatery is serving up something that’s pleasing to the eye.
13th Annual Twin Ports Lighthouse Days
Lighthouse Days Celebrated in the Twin Ports
The next few days will be dedicated to celebrating a big draw in Canal Park and the Twin Ports.
Local Emergency Sex Trafficking Fund Low
Funds Low for Sex Trafficking Advocates in the Twin Ports
Advocates say Minnesota is making great strides with sex trafficking but when victims turn 18 there are not as many resources for them.
With First Debate, GOP Looks to Narrow Vast Candidate Field
Republican Presidential Candidates to Meet in Prime-Debate
For the Republican Party, the narrowing of that vast field of presidential hopefuls begins in earnest Thursday with the first debate of the 2016 campaign.
Visit Duluth Launches Newly Designed Website
User-Friendly Site Highlights City's Scenic Beauty
Duluth’s number one destination website has been upgraded in both design and structure.
Duluth Tourism Numbers Up Drastic 11.6%
City on Track for Another Record Summer, Potentially Record Year
The numbers don’t lie – tourists are flocking to Duluth like never before! And they are sleeping, eating, and drinking just as much, which means dollar signs!
Spirit Valley Days Returns to West Duluth
Five Day Festival Celebrates Live in West Duluth
The five day festival is a summer tradition on the west side of Duluth, and includes a parade, concerts, and the Miss West Duluth Pageant.
St. Luke’s Unveils New Expansion
$22.5 Million Expansion Revealed in Duluth
Hundreds of people came out to see the $22.5 million dollar surgical and procedural care expansion at 1012 East Second Street.
Malfunctioning MacArthur Lock Delays Shipping
Soo Locks Only Access Point form Superior to Huron
One of the two operating locks at Sault Saint Marie’s Soo Locks malfunctioned July 30, causing the lock to be drained completely.
Superior Savings to Build Twin Ports First QwikBank
Standalone ATM Will Provide Traditional Teller Services 24 Hours a Day
Superior Savings Bank is building a new location on Tower Ave.
UMD Students Create Eco-friendly Concrete
Students in Duluth Create Eco-friendly Concrete
A local campus has developed a new product to help them decrease their carbon footprint.
First All Women’s Sailing Crew Makes History
Lake Superior Race Ends & Makes History
The first all-female crew in a more than 20 year old sailboat race crossed the finish line Wednesday.
Annual Canoe Trip Educates Northlanders
Canoe & Kayak Tour with St. Louis River Alliance
Find out all you need to know about the Canoe & Kayak Tour with the St. Louis River Alliance.
Fire Destroys Namakagon Chief Bar
Northern Wisconsin Bar Destroyed by Fire
Tuesday afternoon at 3:11 a page was received for a large amount of smoke billowing out of the Namakagon Chief Bar located at 43255 Co Hwy D in the Town of Namakagon.
16,000 Citations Given During MN Speeding Crackdown
More Than 16,000 Minnesota Motorists Cited for Speeding
A concentrated law enforcement effort against speeding on Minnesota roadways has yielded more than 16,000 citations.
Wisconsin Agency Simplifies Roadkill-Reporting Process
Call Center Opens for WI Motorists to Keep Roadkill
Motorists previously were required to contact local police and wait for an officer to arrive and issue a permit before they could take the animal.
911 Burglary Call Leads to Discovery of Fire
Fire Causes Thousands of Dollars in Damage
Early Wednesday morning, a 911 call around 1 a.m. of a break-in in progress turned out to be a fire.
Great Outdoors: Whitewater Rafting the St. Louis River
A Wet and Wild Trip down a Local River
If you’re an adrenaline junkie you may have already heard of Swiftwater Adventures in Cloquet.
