KUMD to Host First Ever Campus Music Festival
Local Bands Take the Stage at UMD
Thirteen bands, seven stages, one day; it’s happening Wednesday on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus.
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City Requests Bonding Bill Funds for New Arena
Proctor Looks to Build Multi-Use Facility
The city of Proctor is one step closer to sealing the deal on a new regional multi-use arena.
St. Louis County to Invest $119M in Road, Bridge Reconstruction
More than 420 Miles of Road, 47 Bridges to be Redone
St. Louis County roads are about to get a makeover that has a bigger price tag than what it cost to repair Duluth after the 2012 flash flood.
681 Employees of U.S. Steel To Lose Jobs on Iron Range
Iron Production at Minntac Plant Being Partially Idled
Not even three weeks after U.S. Steel announced it would be laying off 412 employees at its plant in Keewatin, the company said Tuesday it will be idling production at its second Minnesota plant, Minntac, leaving hundreds more without work.
‘Celebrate Children’s Day’ Raises Awareness about Child Abuse
902 Reports Made in Douglas County in 2014
Community members got together Tuesday to raise awareness for a very serious crime.
New Crime Tip Feature Added to Sheriff’s Office Website
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Gets New Crime Fighting Tool
There’s now another way to anonymously offer crime tips to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Duluth Superintendent is Finalist for Metro Job
Gronseth in Running for Job near Twin Cities
Duluth Public School’s Superintendent is a finalist for a position with another school district near the Twin Cities.
New Face Announces City Council Candidacy
Another Duluthian has announced her candidacy for city council at-large. The newest face in the mix is Elissa Hansen.
DNR Extends Burning Restrictions in Northern Minnesota
As the fire danger increases, authorities are extending spring burning restrictions to more north-central and northeastern Minnesota counties effective Wednesday.
New Law Allows ATVs, Snowmobiles to Share Hermantown Roadway
Ordinance Expected to Prevent Trespassing
There’s a new Hermantown city ordinance that’s loosened up restrictions on where you can ride if own a recreational vehicle.
Northland Job Fair to Include More than 120 Employers Seeking Workers
The 6th Annual Northland Job Fair is right around the corner, and organizers say 2015 will be the biggest one yet.
Duluth Schools Ask for Public Opinion During ‘Think Kids’ Meetings
Racism, Demographic Study Discussed During Meetings
It’s your turn to sound off about what Duluth schools could be doing better as district.
Arrowhead Estates Project Put on Hold
Plans for The Arrowhead Estates project have been put on hold.
Duluth Kids Club Kicks Off ‘Free Play Gym’
Search Is On For Permanent Home for Indoor Playground
“Open play gym” are the magic words every kid wants to hear.
New Entrance Planned for Lake Superior Zoo
Zoo To Benefit From Grand Avenue Construction Plan
Many visitors say they struggle to find The Lake Superior Zoo because it is poorly labeled, according to zoo officials. But that’s about to change.
114-Unit Apartment Complex Set For Duluth
City: It's A Step Toward Ending The Housing Shortage
Plans for a 114–unit apartment complex have been made more complicated by the uneven land and abundance of large rocks on Duluth’s hills, but those plans will become a reality.
Franken Aims to Keep Mentally Ill Out of Prison and Into Treatment
New Bill Will Improve Police Crisis Intervention Training
St. Louis County Police say forty-three percent of inmates booked at the jail has a mental illness.
Locals and Horses Come Together
An event kicked off connecting locals with very large and majestic animals.
Northland Otters Celebrate Turning Two
The Great Lakes Aquarium along with hundreds of locals celebrated the second birthdays of otters Agate and Ore.
Lanes on Bong Bridge Closing Monday
If you take the Bong Bridge you may want to leave a little earlier to get to your destination.
Drug Use on the Rise in Spooner
Drug crimes are a trend that is on the rise according to Spooner Police.
Hundreds of Swat Operators Train in Duluth
The 20th annual Tactical Training Conference kicked off this weekend.
Pine River Plane Crash Victims Identified
Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports the victims in the fatal plane crash that occurred on Friday March 27, 2015 in Pine River, MN have been identified as John Witt, age 43, of Pine River MN and Stacy Sundquist, age 32, of Pine River MN.
Ice Fisherman Body Found in Bayfield Co.
On Saturday March 28th, 2015 at 11:18 PM, the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the wife of an overdue ice fisherman, Louis (Lou) Bickel, whom had gone ice fishing on Perch Lake, in the Town of Drummond in southern Bayfield County
New Soccer Event Kicks Off in Duluth
The Boys and Girls Club of the Northland kicked off a brand new event
Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiasts Test their Skills
The 2nd annual Puzzle Derby kicked off inside of Clyde Iron Works in west Duluth.
Norhlanders Show Support for Veterans
People all over the country and right here in the Northland gathered to bring more awareness to the thousands of veterans suffering from ptsd.
Local Event Focuses on Health and Financial Freedom
The 6th annual Northland Community Wellness day kicked of inside UMD’s Romano gymnasium.
Art and Community Merge at UWS
The second annual community art show hosted by the UWS Art Club featured photography, mixed mediums including colored pencils and charcoals, as well as written work.
Science & Arts Merge at Great Lakes Aquarium
Students from Iowa State University are getting a chance to showcase their art at Great Lakes Aquarium.
21st Annual Taste at Fitger’s
Proceeds Go To Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
Hundreds of Northlanders packed Fitger’s Friday to get their hands on tasty eats while helping out a good cause.
Doggie Brew Bites Combine Craft Beer, Organic Dog Treats
Used Grains Used to Make Healthy Incentive for Dogs
When you walk into a local brewery to get a pint of locally made beer you’re probably not thinking about if your dog will like it.
Developer Purchases Kenwood Property in Duluth
Twin Cities Developer Buys Land in Duluth
A Twin Cities developer has just purchased a piece of prime real estate in Duluth.
Local Students Learn About Technical Careers
Local high schoolers got hands-on experience in a field that’s growing.
Rose Garden To Bloom Soon
In a couple of weeks, a popular flower will make its debut in the Leif Erickson Park.
Duluth DTA Transportation Center Taking Shape
DTA Transit Center Takes Shape in Duluth
Project officials say everyday they’re making progress and construction for the DTA Multimodal Transportation Center is on schedule.
Lake County Gets Grant to Help with Future Forest Fires
Lake Co. Gets Grant to Help Prevent Loss from Future Wildfires
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $511,153 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to Lake County, Minn., for the installation of fire-resistant roofing materials on 65 residential and commercial structures.
Champion Duluth Boxer Launches Campaign for Trip to Haiti
Al Sands Hopes to Give Back to Needy Communities
A man who helped put Duluth on the map in the boxing ring is asking for your help so he can visit his native home of Haiti.
Dunkin’ Donuts Begins Construction in Duluth
If you’re a fan of Dunkin’ Donuts, you’re in luck because in a few months the first store will soon be opening in the Twin Ports.
Taste at Fitger’s Kicks Off Friday
Get your taste buds ready for an exciting culinary adventure.
Bong Bridge Lanes Closing For Construction
If you take the Bong Bridge, be prepared for possible delays next week.
UWS Library Recovers From 2012 Flood
The flood of 2012 caused at least $18 million in damage to UW-Superior’s Jim Dan Hill Library.
Local Nonprofit is in Need of Mentors
March into Mentoring Campaign
A local program pairing kids up with positive role models is asking for your help.
Rural Schools Struggle to Keep, Attract Teachers
Declining Enrollment, State Aid Cuts to Blame
Leaders of some rural school districts in the Northland are concerned they are not receiving the funding necessary to retain enough staff members to provide a quality education for students.
Limited School Space at Marengo Valley Causes Concern
Increasing Number of Students, Need for School Space
Marengo Valley is seeing an increasing number of students with a limited amount of space at its current school.
Former Seaway Hotel Gets Major Clean-up
Residents Feel Safe After Building Gets Renovations
The Esmond Building, formerly known as the Seaway Hotel, has significantly cleaned up.
Maurices Tower Set to Get Even Taller
Crews Start Work on Floors 7-11
If you’ve been in downtown Duluth recently, you’ve likely seen the maurices tower getting taller and taller.
Em Westerlund Kicks Off Duluth City Council Campaign
Wednesday a District 3 candidate had her campaign kick off.
Police, Attorneys Talk Body Camera Pros and Cons
DPD Pushes State Lawmakers to Create Guidelines on Body Cam Video Clips
When it comes to moments captured through body cameras there are no solid laws on what’s public and what’s private.
Public Discusses Future of Lincoln Park Neighborhood
Early Stages to Revamp a Vacant Area of Duluth
An area of Duluth that can easily be labeled as a “ghost town,” with its vacant buildings, will soon see the first steps of future development.
