Northlanders Keeping Cool Through Dog Days
Temperatures Have Been 10 to 15 Degrees Above Average
Temperatures soared into the 90s over the weekend leaving many Northlanders struggling to keep cool.
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CHUM Looking for Help to Fill Students’ Backpacks
Adopt a Backpack
CHUM and the Duluth School District are working together to help with children’s back to school list.
CASDA Hosts 4th Annual Golf Scramble Friday
Socks for Survivors
The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse encourages all golfers to tee off to end violence Friday, July 31st.
Northland Sees Increased Boating Activity
Boat Landings Fill Up During Humid Week
The dog days of summer have arrived and boat landings are keeping busy.
Annual Benefit Raises Money for Northland Veterans
Coffee Conversation: Veterans Benefit
For this week’s Coffee Conversation, we talk about an upcoming event that raises money for veterans.
Michigan Stocked Waterways with more than 20 Million Fish
The state says it stocked Michigan waterways with more than 20 million fish this spring.
Duluth Church Breaks Ground on New Expansion
“We’re really excited about what God is doing for us here,” said Eastridge Community Church build team co-chair Howard “Jake” Jacobson.
UMD Cheerleaders Car Wash Fundraiser
They get the crowd and bulldogs pumped and Sunday they used their team spirit to raise some much needed funds.
Cyclists Ride for MS Research
Athletes have been biking for the last three days to help out Minnesotans living with Multiple Sclerosis.
UMD Student’s Paddleboard Trip Nearly Complete
A UMD student’s journey to be the first person to stand-up paddleboard across Lake Superior is coming to an end.
Locals Protest Against Large Hog Farm Proposal
It’s been a heated issue for months, a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior is up for debate once more.
City of Duluth wants your input on park enhancements
The City of Duluth wants your input on plans to improve and renovate two popular parks: Memorial Park and Irving Park.
More Minnesotans have health coverage but suits keep rising
The number of Minnesotans who have health insurance is rising but so is the number of state residents struggling to pay their medical bills.
2 men die in plane crash in SE Wisconsin
Authorities in southeast Wisconsin say two men who were on their way to the Experimental Aircraft Association convention in Oshkosh have died in a plane crash.
Tournament Connects Duluth Police with Kids
Duluth Police are always out in the community but this weekend their presence had a different tone.
Organization Spruce’s up Duluth Resident’s Home
A volunteer group, pedaling for more affordable housing brings new life to one locals home.
Event Caters to Craft Beer Lovers
Bayfront Park was the place to be for anyone who loves pale ales, stouts and lagers.
July is Hire a Veteran Month, Job Fair Held Thursday
July is Hire a Veteran Month and this Thursday a special job fair will allow vets to connect with local employers looking to hire.
60th Anniversary: Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
Thousands Attend Festival
The City of Hoyt Lakes is celebrating the 60th Anniversary of its Water Carnival this weekend.
Expiration Date on $1-Million Dollar Reward for Stolen Slippers
Ruby Red Slippers
Time is winding down. An anonymous ‘Wizard of Oz’ fan offering $1-Million dollars for new information about the stolen ruby slippers has announced an expiration date of August 27th.
Mankato police chief’s license suspended for training errors
Mankato’s police chief will have his peace officer license suspended for five days.
Wisconsin town says goodbye to Marine slain in Tennessee
A small Wisconsin town is saying goodbye to a Marine killed in the recent attack on a Navy-Marine reserve center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Local Orchestra Collaborates with Iranian Composer
Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra Performs with Foregin Composer
For the first time in over 30 years, an American orchestra has collaborated with an Iranian composer and it happened in Duluth.
Residents Honor 5-Year Anniversary of Enbridge Oil Spill
Remembering the Nation's Largest Tar Sands Oil Spill into the Kalamazoo River
Sunday marks five years since an Enbridge pipeline dumped more than a million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River, resulting in the nation’s largest tar sands oil spill.
Canal Park Portage to Celebrate ‘All Pints Eve’
Craft Beer Lovers Take a One-of-a-Kind Pub Crawl Through Canal Park
Saturday, All Pints North – one of the biggest brew fests of the summer – returns to Bayfront Park for its 4th year, featuring nearly 100 craft breweries from around Minnesota. With so many brewers in town, Bent Paddle wanted to kick off the weekend the only way they know how.
New Restaurant Opening in Eveleth
A new restaurant with a spin on traditional American faire will soon open on the Iron Range.
Locals Honor 100th Anniversary of Eastland Disaster
Theater Dedicates Production to Disaster
Northlanders honored the lives lost in a shipwreck on the Great Lakes.
Warm Weather Tips for Pets
Extreme Heat Can Pose Deadly Threat to Animals
With the recent warm weather, your pets will want to spend more time outdoors. But, local veterinarians say the extreme heat can pose a deadly threat to animals.
Summer Tourism Heating Up in the Northland
Businesses Hoping for Record Numbers
The tourist season is just heating up in the Northland and businesses are on pace to break a record.
Ely Hosts Annual Blueberry Festival
This weekend Ely is expected to grow about 40,000 people as locals and tourists are making their way into town for something blue, round and juicy.
Body of Missing Special Needs Child Found in River
Authorities Find Body of Missing St. Cloud Boy
St. Cloud police say the body of a missing boy with special needs has been found in the Mississippi River.
Two Hospitalized Following ATV Crash
Crash Happened After Striking a Deer
Two Iron Rangers were ejected from their ATV when they struck a deer in Mountain Iron last night.
Take in the Sights and Sounds of the Air Show in Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Aviation Celebration
The world’s greatest aviation celebration is taking over Oshkosh, Wisconsin this week.
Art Tour Creates Excitement for Summer Festival
'Art in Bayfront Park' Runs August 15-16
The Duluth art community is gearing up for its Art in Bayfront Park festival with an art tour this week.
Luumberjacks, Jills Gather for 56th World Championship in Hayward
100 Lumberjacks Compete in Over 20 Events
Fox 21’s Avery Neuville takes us to the world class sporting event bringing in some of the best lumberjacks from Minnesota to New Zealand into Hayward.
DNR: 2015 Summer ‘Most Glorious on Record’
New Index Calculation Ranks Summer 2015 Among Top on Record in Minnesota
If you’re thinking we’ve lucked out with the weather so far this summer, it’s because we have!
Traffic Plans for Intersection at Kenwood & Arrowhead
City Presents Plans, Community Weighs In on Controlling Busy Intersection
Plans to control traffic flow at Kenwood Avenue and Arrowhead Road in Duluth have been in the works for a few years now. Thursday night, dozens of neighbors in the area packed a local church to make their voices heard on the proposed project.
“Reverse” Food Truck Accepts Donations in Duluth
Donations Go to Food Shelves
There’s a new food truck in Duluth, but this one is a little different.
Local Event Celebrates All Abilities
Event in Superior Celebrates All Abilities
The Mariner Mall in Superior bustled with people and activities celebrating people of all abilities.
New Healing Space for Local Hospital Patients
Essentia Health Creates Healing Space for Young Patients in Duluth
Essentia Health St. Mary’s is adding a new space for their teen and young adult patients to relax.
Lawmakers Work on Act to Help Families
Minnesota Lawmakers Work to Help Families
The Working Parents Act was introduced at the last legislative session as a way to bring more stability to working families and help to develop places of employment that reflect our changing economy
Chicago Man Wanted for Murder Being Held Superior
Man Wanted for Death of 7-Year-Old in Chicago
A Chicago man wanted for killing a 7-year-old boy is being held in Douglas County.
Services Set for Wisconsin Native Killed in Chattanooga
Services Set for Grantsburg Native Killed in Chattanooga
Funeral services have been set for a Wisconsin native who was one of four Marines killed in last week’s shootings in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
MN Inspectors Find Dozens of Deficient Rail Bridges
1 in 5 Railroad Bridges Over MN Roads Structurally Deficient
State and local inspections from last year show that about one in five railroad bridges that pass over Minnesota roadways are structurally deficient.
Chester Bowl Ski Slope Getting Face Lift
Fun Slope Part of 2014 Mini-Master Plan
Crews will be working this week and next to create a new fun slope in the Chester Bowl Park ski area.
Wednesday Races Off and Running
Weekly Events Open to Kids of all Ages
Wednesday Night at the Races allow kids to work off some energy.
Superior Fire Department to Receive $426,000 Grant
F.E.M.A S.A.F.E.R Grant Prevents 3 Layoffs
3 of Superiors Bravest will remain employed for at least 2 more years thanks to a grant from F.E.M.A.
New Bike Trail Opens With Public Ride
New Trail Connects Lake Walk to Top of Hill
The city of Duluth and Healthy Duluth came together to celebrate the opening of Duluth’s newest bike trail.
Take Action Duluth Celebrates Women in Leadership
Wednesday night was all about celebrating women’s leadership in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Duluth Bike Patrol Allows Police to be More Accessible
Duluth Police Patrol on Bikes
The group has never spent much time riding a bike for fun. But, they were willing to hop on a bicycle as part of their job and these officers spend their whole day pedaling all around downtown Duluth.
