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Locals Honor Duluth Racing Legend
Kyle Smalley remembered fondly
Kyle Smalley of Duluth was a car lover and the brains and muscle behind Duluth’s biggest drag race and car show.
Deadly Weekend on Minnesota Lakes, Boating Professionals Teach Water Safety
Life jackets are advised on lakes and rivers
In honor of national Boating Safety Week local efforts were underway to prevent drownings in Lake Superior.
Superior Hosts ‘Clean Up Our Town’ Event
Hundreds turn out to spruce up the city
Superior residents helped to beautify their city this weekend.
Thousands of UMD Students Walk Across the Stage
Hats off to the Graduates!
UMD held commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Hundreds Graduate from UWS
Hundreds of local college students threw their hats in the air this weekend as they advance to a new chapter in their lives.
Lawmakers race to pass budget
Budget to be finalized before May 18th
Minnesota lawmakers are starting a three-day sprint to hash out the specifics of a budget deal.
Summer Sweets: Fudge in Grand Marais
Part Three: A Summer Sweets Series
In our final report in Summer Sweets we visit quaint and eclectic shops in Grand Marais offering a wide variety of fudge flavors.
Volunteers Needed for Bentleyville Light Repairs
Bentleyville Looks for Volunteers
The Northland’s Disneyland needs your help replacing some its lights.
Read with a Therapy Dog this Saturday
Duluth Library Offers Chance to Read with a Therapy Dog
For the first time free children’s literacy programming is being offered at the Miller Hill Mall.
Free Fare for Bus Riders with Bikes
Passengers with Bikes Get Free Fare on Buses in Duluth
Passengers who brought their bikes with them did not have to pay a fare on the bus.
Wade Stadium is Vandalized
Vandals Strike at Wade Stadium
After getting more than $2 million in upgrades Wade Stadium has been vandalized.
Summer Sweets: Canelake’s in Virginia
Part Two: A Summer Sweets Series
A shop that has over a century of history, Canelake’s Old Fashioned Candies has left quite a mark on it’s community. The current owner of the shop, Jim Cina, learned candy making from the original owners and his character is undoubtedly transferred into the candy.
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Awarded Grant
Over $170,000 Towards Training Programs for Healthcare Professionals
The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has received a grant to expand a curriculum and training program.
Superior Seeks Clean Up Volunteers
Superior needs your help cleaning up debris left from melted snow and the rain.
Students with Disabilities Get a Chance to Play
Northland Students with Disabilities Get a Chance to Play
“Hi my name is Paul and I like the games,” said Paul Gannucci.
Twin Ports Police Remember Fallen Officers
Fallen Officers Remembered at Service
Twin Ports Officers who died in the line of duty were honored Thursday afternoon at the Superior Police Department’s Annual Memorial Ceremony.
K9 Receives Bullet, Stab Protective Vests
Superior Police Department Gets Donation for K9
A K9 at the Superior Police Department is excited about his new wardrobe.
Summer Sweets: Tremblay’s in Hayward
Part One: A Summer Sweets Series
Main street in Hayward, WI; has a bit of old fashion charm noticed in Tremblay’s Sweet Shoppe. With more than fifty years of traditional family recipes, Tremblay’s certainly draws in quite the fan base.
Orphan Gosling Adopted into New Family of Geese
Lake Superior Zoo Helps Gosling Find New Siblings
An orphan gosling found in a parking lot has been adopted into a new family of geese on the grounds of The Lake Superior Zoo.
4th Annual Grown By Our Own
Local Home-Growers, Consumers Discuss Healthy Eating
Everybody knows eating locally benefits not only your health, but also the local economy. But Wednesday night, local home–growers in Two Harbors made a push for others to jump on the bandwagon.
$13M Weigh Station Under Construction in Douglas Co.
When built in 1969, the Safety Weight Enforcement Facility on HWY 2 and 53 was considered state of the art.
Superior Meats Takes Home “Best Sausage” Title
First Ever "Best Show" Title Since 2002
Looking for the best sausage in Wisconsin? Look no farther than a Superior based shop.
Unique Families: The Indianheadband
In part three of our special series on unique families, you’ll meet a family from Cloquet who spends most of their time together playing in a band and hitting the trails.
Local Man Reacts to Second Nepal Earthquake
Nepalese Man's Family Alive but in a Bad Situation
That Nepalese earthquake is hitting close to home for a local man.
Alakef Coffee to Open First Coffee Kiosk in Duluth
Alakef Makes Leap into Retail
To celebrate 25 years of business in Duluth, Alakef Coffee Roasters will open it’s first kiosk in Super One at the Kenwood Shopping Plaza.
Unique Families: The Bergquist Quads
In part two of our special series on unique families, you’ll meet four sisters who say they wouldn’t change a thing about the way they grew up.
MyrnaLee Mania Looks to Set New Guinness World Record
Come Roll in Grand Rapids to Set a Record
A new Guinness World Record could be set in Grand Rapids this weekend and you can take part.
Hermantown Connection to Double Fatal Shooting
16-Year Veteran Cop Killed
An unthinkable crime has two Minnesota communities remembering a fallen police officer.
American Idol Will Come to an End in 2016
American Idol Announces Final Season
Fox is lowering the curtain on “American Idol,” ending a series that dominated television throughout the 2000s and made stars of the likes of Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
Anishinaabe Women Revitalize their Culture
Beautiful sounds came from the 7th Oshkii Giizhik Women’s Hand Drumming and Singing Workshop.
Dunkin’ Donuts Hosting 2nd Job Fair Tuesday
If you missed Dunkin’ Donuts job fair in Duluth last week you’re in luck because the franchise is having another one.
Unique Families: Same-Sex Parents
In the first part of a special series on unique families, you will meet a local gay couple living a life they say is pretty conventional.
Locals Spend the Day Honoring their Moms
According to retail reports this year Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $21.2 billion dollars which is the highest projection in more than a decade.
K9 Helps to Apprehend Suspect
St. Louis County’s K9 Officer captured a man suspected of burglary and assault near Mountain Iron.
UWS Hosts Silent Auction for Nepal
The death toll from the tragic earthquake in Nepal is more than 7,000, thousand a number that has hit close to home for some local students and universities.
Superior’s New Female Lacrosse Team Gets Help
Dirty cars along with soap and water helped Superior’s first female lacrosse team get closer to their $500 dollar goal.
Kids Encouraged to Explore Outdoor Fun
A community event encouraged kids to get out of the house and into the outdoors.
Duluth Farmers Market Open for the Season
Located at 1324 East Third StreetDuluth Farmer’s Market offers a variety of things.
Northern Waters Smokehaus Opening Second Location
Northern Waters Smokehaus is opening a second location this September.
DTA Purchases Six Electric Buses
Buses to Reduce Costs, Pollution, Noise
After a year-long grant process, the city of Duluth has been awarded six electric buses.
Traveling Veterans Memorial Stops in Carlton
“The Eyes of Freedom” Lima Company Memorial started off as a vision by Anita Miller from Columbus, Ohio who wanted to help grieving families of soldiers who died on the battlefield.
Local Students Learn From Exotic Animals
Students in the Twin Ports Learn From Exotic Animals
About 400 kids journeyed by bus to the Lake Superior Zoo for the annual Earth Tracks event.
Community Promotes Bike Riding
Duluth's Mayor Promotes Bike Riding
Duluthians gathered for a two mile ride to promote active transportation.
Shoppers Come Out For ‘Duluth Junk Hunt’
The 7th semiannual Duluth Junk Hunt kicked off in the Heritage Sports Center Friday in West Duluth.
58th Annual Lions Club Pancake Day
Flapjacks Bring In Record-Breaking Numbers for Charity
9,762 hungry flapjack lovers attended the 58th Annual Lions Club Pancake Day, 432 more people than last year.
‘First Witness’ Wraps Up Child Abuse Awareness Campaign
Thursday night, the First Witness Child Advocacy Center is ending their ” I Stand with Kids” campaign that helped promote education on how to prevent child abuse.
Black Bear Finally Comes Down
Bear Leaves Tree in Downtown Duluth
The black bear who camped out outside Duluth City Hall has made a move from politics.
Mother’s Day Business Picking Up
Business Offers Sweet Gifts for Mom in Duluth
Flowers and chocolate will be in high demand this weekend for Mother’s Day.
Northlanders Prep for Saturday’s Fishing Opener
Anglers Gear Up for MN Fishing Opener
The Minnesota fishing opener has not officially started but warmer temperatures have anglers getting their boats and gear ready a lot earlier than last year.
