Volunteer Fire Departments Continue Struggle To Recruit
Cloquet Area Fire District Is Short 9 Volunteers
Volunteer firefighters continue to be in strong demand all over the Northland, including Carlton County.
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Farmers’ Market Now Open In Downtown Duluth
It's The Sixth Season On The Plaza
The Downtown Duluth Farmers’ Market is back for a 6th season at the Lake Superior Plaza!
Great Lakes Aquarium Celebrating 15 Years
The Great Lakes Aquarium is getting ready to celebrate its 15th birthday!
Halvor Lines Merges with Sue Vinje in Superior
2 Family Owned Trucking Businesses Come Together
Two family owned trucking businesses in Superior have merged.
Park Point: Rip Current Warning Through Wednesday Morning
If you plan on hitting the beaches on Park Point Wednesday morning, you might want to think again because high rip currents are a risk until 10 a.m., according to fire officials.
Duluth Residents Asked to Conserve Water
City Asks Residents to Conserve Water
The City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities department is asking that all Duluth residents and businesses conserve water usage today (Tuesday) until Thursday evening.
Multi-Year Lighthouse Project Nears Completion
Apostle Islands Lighthouse Restoration Nearly Complete
Fans of Lake Superior’s historic lighthouses will be glad to know that the “lights of the Apostles” have been receiving a lot of tender loving care.
Kids Mix Polka Dancing With Reading
Children Get Active During Summer Break Without Forgetting the Books
Monday night, youngsters went out to the Duluth Public Library to read, and learn some new moves while doing so.
Finke’s Berry Farm Bustling as Strawberries Hit Prime
Strawberry Picking Season In Full Swing
Here in the Northland we are in the midst of prime strawberry picking season.
Helping to Lead the Way in Sustainability
Two Harbors Honored as GreenStep City
The community of Two Harbors is being recognized as a Minnesota GreenStep City.
Woman Falls Hiking, Found Dead on the North Shore
Hiking Near Encampment River
An 85-year-old woman is dead after falling while hiking on the North Shore.
First Witness Hosts Child Abuse Conference
Duluth Organization Promoting Medical Exams for Abuse Victims
Duluth hosting child abuse prevention conference, Monday and Tuesday.
Northlanders Shouldn’t Fear “Brain Eating Amoeba”
Naegleria Fowleri Infect Around Three Americans Each Year
The parasite dubbed the “Brain Eating Amoeba” is almost always fatal, but extremely uncommon.
Potential New Weapon to Fight Invasive Species in Douglas County
Goats Help Fight Invasive Plants in Douglas County
Certain types of invasive weeds can cause big problems. But now, Douglas County is considering bringing in a herd of goats to fight a buck thorn infestation.
Billings Park to Reopen Saturday, July 18th
Renovations are Done, Park to Reopen in Superior
A popular park in Superior is set to reopen to the public this weekend!
Gov. Scott Walker Enters Presidential Race
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has announced on social media that he’s running for president, tweeting “I’m in.”
Two Harbors Expands Municipal Campground
34 Large RV Sites Added to Existing Campground
Two harbors celebrated the grand opening of its addition to the Burlington Bay Campground this weekend.
Twelve Holy Apostles Hosts 23rd Annual Taste of Greece Festival
Taste of Greece Festival Draws Thousands to Marshall School
Thousands of Northlanders flooded the sidewalks and halls of Marshall School for celebration of Greek food, culture, and religion.
Sneak Peek Inside Fond-du-Luth Casino’s Transformation
More than 400 people rsvp’d to see the multi–million dollar renovations.
DPD Responds to Two Similar Accidents, 90-Minutes Apart
Duluth Police responded to two similar accidents at the same intersection Sunday afternoon.
Fatal crash on Hwy 61
One dead, two injured in Collision
One person is dead following a head on collision on Highway 61 Saturday evening.
Montana man drowns in northern Minnesota lake
Ten Mile Lake drowning
Authorities have identified a Montana man who died in an apparent drowning in a northern Minnesota Lake.
Garage Fire in Superior
May Have Been Caused by Improper Disposal of Charcoal
Early Saturday morning Superior Fire Department responded to a garage fire.
Locals attend Root Cellar-bration!
A solar powered facility that will hold 3.2 million servings of vegetables is making headway.
Hundreds Have Fun in Proctor
Lots of people are expected to make their way to Proctor this weekend.
Local Pow Wow Honors Veterans
“It’s all about visiting with relatives and friends and meeting people,” Fond du Lac Reservation veteran service officer Tom Whitebird. “At the same time honoring vets.”
Duluth Hosts 57th International Regatta
Teams from Canada and U.S. Compete in 2000 Meter Races
The Duluth Rowing Club hosted it’s 57th annual regatta Saturday.
Running car stolen with 6-year-old boy in back seat
St. Paul police are investigating how a running car was stolen with a 6-year-old boy in the back seat.
Minnesota teen recounts harrowing canoe accident on border
A Minnesota teenager says he went in and out of consciousness as rescuers worked to free him during a harrowing canoe accident on a waterfall in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on the U.S-Canadian border.
Relay for Life of Douglas County Underway
Superior Community Walks for a Cause
Friday night, people of Superior celebrated and honored cancer survivors, as well as remembered those who lost the fight.
Rummage Sale to Raise Funds for Adopting Parents
Two Superior Families Get Community Support to Adopt Children
Two superior families getting ready to adopt newborns hosted a rummage sale Friday to help offset the high costs.
Movies in the Park Kicks Off with ‘The Mighty Ducks’
Hundreds Enjoy Outdoor Movie in Leif Erikson Park
It’s finally feeling like summer in Duluth, and you know what that means…Movies in the Park!
Bam Style Asks Community for Help Repairing Storefront
Owner Estimates up to $100,000 in Repair Costs
A Duluth business owner is asking for help with repairs after a car plowed right through his storefront.
Food Truck Fridays Are Back!
The Duluth Public Library kicked off Food Truck Fridays.
Nonprofit in Superior Celebrates 2nd Birthday
This week the Habitat for Humanity Twin Ports ReStore marks its second anniversary.
Rescued Horses Making Dramatic Recovery
Horses Make Recovery in Duluth
At the end of May six horses were rescued from terrible living conditions.
Enger and Lester Golf Courses Seeing Success
Duluth Golf Courses Benefit from New Management
Warmer temperatures and new management have Lester and Enger Park Golf Courses off to a great start this year.
The “Iceman” Invited Back For Another Year
Superior Council Votes to Bring Back Ice Project
Ice and snow might be the last thing on your minds right now but, it’s official! The “Iceman”, Roger Hanson, will be back for another chance to create the world’s largest ice sculpture.
UMD Holds Art Camp For Children K-5
Kids Get Expressive Through Inspired Art Projects
More than 20 kids were inspired to get creative and expressive through the Fine Arts Academy Art Camp at UMD.
Northland Man Received Medal For Heroic Rescue
Man Honored by Coast Guard for Saving a Life
Friday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard presented a silver lifesaving medal to Zoran Pedisic who risked his life to save another in November of 2013.
UWS Is Out Nearly $900,000 After Latest Budget Cut
UWS Has Budget Cut by Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
UWS is out nearly $900,000. This, after the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved it’s latest budget.
Million Dollar Reward Offered for Missing Ruby Slippers
$1M Offered to Find Dorothy's Missing Ruby Slippers in Grand Rapids
An anonymous reward from an Arizona-based “Wizard of Oz” fan is being offered in the amount of one million dollars for credible information about the screen-used pair of “Wizard of Oz” Ruby Slippers that were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005.
Bear Activity Temporarily Closes Apostle Island
Bear Prompts Closing of Island Near Bayfield
A temporary closure to all use is in place for the northeast portion of Oak Island, including campsite 6 within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, due to increased bear activity.
Rick Springfield Performs at Bayfront Park
Duluth Crowds Spent a Night Reliving Music From the '80s
Crowds in Bayfront Park went wild as they relived some of the best songs of the ‘80s.
New Firefighters Sworn in to Service
Superior Fire Department Swears in 10, Promotes Service Men & Women
The Superior Fire Department grew in size and strength Thursday afternoon, as 10 new firefighters were sworn into duty.
Nice Weather Brings Big Crowds to Duluth Beaches
Park Point a Popular Spot for Familes
The beach at Park Point in Duluth was buzzing with activity Thursday.
Visitation Up at Gooseberry Falls
Gooseberry Falls State Park is seeing an uptick in visitors.
Sunday Dinner Pledge Campaign to Help Seniors
Pledge to Raise Money for Meals on Wheels
Home Instead Senior Care is on a mission to see more families share sit down Sunday dinner with their senior loved ones.
Sandstone Wall to Be Restored at Old Central High School
Wall at Historic Duluth School Being Restored
If you drive by the Old Central High School you may notice the sandstone wall is gone. But, no worries! It will be back.
Trash Along Beach Concerns Local Officials
10 Trash Bags Picked Up After Holiday Weekend
Beach equipment, trash and glass bottles are often left behind after the weekend and even more so after the holidays.
