Hog Head Days
40th Annual Proctor Festival
The railroad themed event doesn’t exclude other forms of transportation.
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Cloquet Adding Disc Golf Course
Hilltop Park to Receive Multiple Upgrades
The budget for the improvements is around $150,000 and construction should be completed by next summer.
Historic Brick Roads Restored in Bayfield
Smiles filled the City of Bayfield Wednesday as a major restoration project on the streets has comes full circle.
Bayfield Mayor, Larry MacDonald, to Retire After 20 Years
Bayfield's Mayor to Retire After Decades in Office
Bayfield’s Mayor is hanging up his hat after 20 years on the job.
Deer Herd Impacting Forest Health in Bayfield County
Forest Health Impacted by Deer Herd in Bayfield County
The current deer population is reportedly affecting forest health in Bayfield County.
Jimmy Carter Says he Has Cancer, Revealed by Recent Surgery
Carter to Undergo Treatment for Cancer
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says he has cancer and will undergo treatment at an Atlanta hospital.
Grand Rapids Police Search for Car Dealership Vandals
Grand Rapids GM is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for the arrest and conviction of the vandal or vandals.
Hibbing Police Search for Walmart TV Thief
He left the parking lot in a dark four-door SUV.
MN Supreme Court Expands Access of Cameras in Court
Court Expands Access of Cameras in Minnesota Courts
The Minnesota Supreme Court will allow expanded access of news camera and audio recordings of criminal proceedings as part of a pilot project.
Minnesota, North Dakota Reach Concealed-Carry Reciprocity
North Dakota & Minnesota Reach Agreement Over Concealed-Carry Reciprocity
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the state has reached concealed weapon license reciprocity with Minnesota.
Man Charged in Crash that Killed Northern Minnesota Couple
Charges Say Alcohol Played a Role in Crash
A St. Cloud man is accused of driving drunk and without a license when he went through a red light and struck another vehicle, killing a wife and husband from northern Minnesota.
Park Pointers Fight To Stop Sale Of Wooded Land
3 Acres Near 17th Street Off Minnesota Avenue
Some Park Point residents are giving it their all to try to save wooded land St. Louis County wants to sell this October. The three acres of bayside property is just off Minnesota Avenue near 17th Street.
Duluth Firefighters Gear Up For Charity Collection
Encouraging the Public to "Fill the Boot"
Fire departments in the Twin Ports are hoping for generous donations as people “Fill the Boot.”
Great Outdoors: Radio Controlled Planes
Duluth-Superior RC Club
They loop, swoop and dive as they soar high. In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a look at a hobby that 5 to 95-Year-Old’s can enjoy.
Ranked Choice Voting to Appear on November Ballot
City Councilors to Hold Special Meeting, Determine Wording of Ballot Question
One year ago, the Duluth City Council voted down ranked choice voting. Now, a Twin Cities–based organization is pushing Duluthians to favor this new type of voting, which has led the topic to resurface with the council.
Experiment Looks at Neutrinos, Local Professor Involved
Researching the Most Abundant Massive Particles in the Universe
It’s been a project a decade in the making and a local UMD professor has played an integral role.
New Opportunity for Children with Autism at Gymnastic Club
Class Offers a Sense of Belonging to those with Autism
A new program at The Gymnastics Academy on Arrowhead in Duluth now gives parents of children with Autism an outlet for them to let their kids be themselves and experience new things in a comfortable environment.
Proposed Townhome Development Denied
Councilors Revoke Planning Commission's Permit
It was a hot topic at Monday night’s Duluth City Council meeting, proposed townhomes going up in a neighborhood near UMD’s campus.
Calumet Decides to Go in Different Direction
Decides to Stop Construction of an Oil Terminal
A major Calumet project is no longer in the works.
8th Annual ‘Grill Wars’ to be Held Thursday
Northlanders to Get Their Grill On in Annual Battle
It’s almost time for a big battle!
Duluth City Council Grants Spirit Mountain $300,000
Thanks to a 7-1 vote by the Duluth City Council, Spirit Mountain will now be able to meet its payroll.
Butternut Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend’s Son
Butternut Man Admits to Killing Girlfriend's 2-Year-Old Son
A Butternut man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his girlfriend’s two year old son.
Duluth Man Hit By Car Dies in Hospital
The victim was walking down the middle of CTH T near Apple Lake Rd. in the Town of Wascott late Friday night when he was hit, authorities said.
Minnesota Hog Farm Accused of Animal Cruelty
An animal welfare group is calling on prosecutors to file criminal charges against workers and managers at a southwestern Minnesota hog farm.
Sex Offender Granted Monitored Release from MN Lockup
MN Sex Offender to be Released From Lockup After Two Decades
A community notification meeting is set for next Tuesday in the township southwest of Rochester where Benjamin Gissendanner will live beginning next month.
Appeals Court Upholds New Water Quality Rules
Cities Claim Changes will Cost Millions
An appeals court has upheld new water quality standards which are aimed at controlling algae in Minnesota’s rivers and streams.
Duluth Approves $300,000 of Tourism Tax Budget for Spirit Mountain
Funding Approved for Spirit Mountain
Monday night, a struggling Spirit Mountain reached out to the city of Duluth for financial support to help keep the ski hill afloat.
Arlington Ave. to Receive Major Face Lift
Two Full Closures Expected
Arlington Ave. will be shut down between Trinity and Central Entrance for 15 days beginning August 17.
Blues Fest Wraps Up
Weather Affects Attendance at Music Festival
Rain and cloud cover did keep some people away Friday and Saturday, but the park was full for the final day, Sunday.
KYN: Superior Beads
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you to a place in Duluth that sells a decorative object in every color, shape and size.
Heavy Rains Cause Damage in Ely
Storm Sewers Back Up, People Paddle in the Streets
Some wild weather blew through Ely this weekend as the flood gates opened.
Ely Marathon Attracts Hundreds
First Ever Marathon to be Held in Late September
The first ever Ely marathon is a little more than a month and a half away and people there are getting excited.
Greater Downtown Council Donates $10,000 to Duluth
Money Will Fund Bike Lane Study
The Greater Downtown Council is donating $10,000 to the City of Duluth to fund a study on the feasibility of a permanent bike lane on Michigan St.
Community Action Duluth Greenhouse
Deep Winter Greenhouse to Provide Fresh Produce
The city is planning to turn the lot into a greenhouse and community garden
Hibbing Couple Identified as Victims of Fatal Crash
Sauk Rapids police say the crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Governor: Minnesota Sex Offender Program Fixes May Be Costly
Officials Meet Privately to Discuss Potential Changes to Sex Offender Program
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says fixing the state’s program for confining sex offenders may be costly.
Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Home in Cloquet
Fire Damages Home in Cloquet
Authorities in Cloquet are investigating the cause of a fire which left three firefighters injured.
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.
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.
Juvenile court decision due in Slender Man stabbing case
A Wisconsin judge is set to make a key decision this week regarding the two 13-year-old girls charged with stabbing a classmate to please online horror character Slender Man.
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.
