Crews Begin Work For New Hampton Inn
Digging has begun on a new Duluth hotel near Central Entrance.
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Board Approves Sale Of Morgan Park School At $100K
The old Morgan Park school building is one step closer to demolition. The Duluth School Board voted Tuesday night to move forward with the interested developer for a sale of the building at $100,000.
Car Slams Into Truck On Lift Bridge
Driver, 19, Injured
There were some scary moments on the Lift Bridge in Duluth Tuesday afternoon after two cars crashed head-on.
Man Charged With Attempted Robbery In Duluth
Tyshawn Burley, 25, has been charged in St. Louis County Court with attempted aggravated robbery in Duluth.
EMT Volunteers Always Needed
Besides the need for volunteer firefighters, there’s also a strong need for paramedics and other EMTs across the 18,000 square miles of the Arrowhead region.
Volunteers Clean Up Superior Parks
Dedicated Volunteers Dubbed 'Park Warriors'
The Superior Parks Department has been getting help from a group of volunteers this summer.
Documenting Cloquet Middle School’s History
A Piece of History is Being Remembered
You can help document the history of Cloquet’s Middle School.
Camp Chow: Easy Meals for on the Trail
Minnesota Company Makes Meals for the Trail
Whether it’s camping for the weekend with the family or planning a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters, sometimes deciding what to pack for food can be a challenge.
Taking Steps to Stay Active
Grant Money Helps Cloquet Make Safety Improvements
Safety is key when it comes to Cloquet’s latest steps to create a more pedestrian friendly community.
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.
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.
Head-on School Bus Crash Sends 14 to Hospital
No Serious Injuries
A car going west on U.S. Highway 212 crossed the center line and hit the bus, which carried 11 children and three adults.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder
Could Face up to 40 Years in Prison
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to beating a man to death during a fight.
Chisholm Post Office to be Renamed After Late Congressman
Jim Oberstar Served Minnesota for 36 Years
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan, announced that their bill to rename the Chisholm Post Office in memory of former Representative Jim Oberstar has passed the House.
Storm Damage Closes Pillsbury State Forest in Northern Minnesota
State Forest Closes Due to Storm Damage Near Brainerd
All roads and recreational facilities in the Pillsbury State Forest, which is located just west of Brainerd, have been closed until further notice following a heavy rain and windstorm on Sunday, July 12, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division.
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.
DNR Lays Out Updated Timeline for PolyMet Mine Review
New Timeline for PolyMet Project
State regulators have laid out an updated timeline for completing the environmental review on the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota that calls for a 30-day public comment period.
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.
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.
Duluth Police Investigate Robbery
Duluth Police Ask Public for Help with Information on Robbery
On Sunday, July 12th, 2015 at 2:19 a.m. Duluth Police responded to the area of 600 East 1st Street on a report of a robbery.
Appeals Court: Radio Collars on Bears Amount to Possession
Judge Sides with MN DNR Over Collars in Ely Bear Researcher Case
The Court of Appeals says a researcher needs a permit to put radio collars on bears in northern Minnesota because attaching the collars amounts to “constructive possession” under state law.
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!
Ore Trade on the Great Lakes Takes a Dip in June
Ore Trade Drops in June
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 6.2 million tons in June, a decrease of 6 percent compared to May, and nearly 5 percent below the level of a year ago.
Sex Offender Released into Superior Neighborhood
Superior Police Notify Community About Release of Sex Offender
Superior Police are notifying the community about the release of a sex offender.
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.
Spooner Superintendent Cleared; Complaints Now Filed With D.A.
An internal investigation is complete and says Spooner Superintendent Michelle Schwab did not bully teachers and staff, according to the Personnel Committee made up of board members. But now there are new complaints that have been filed — this time with the District Attorney’s Office.
62nd ‘Heart of The North Spooner Rodeo’ Underway
Tradition, fun, thrills and excitement are on this weekend for the 62 annual Heart of the North Spooner Rodeo.
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.
Judy’s Cafe Recovering From Electrical Fire
Popular Breakfast Spot in Two Harbors Closed With Fire Damage
Judy’s Café in Two Harbors is recovering from a fire late Thursday night.
