City Council Votes in Favor of Library Funding
$80,000 to Go Toward Site and Design Assessment
The Duluth Public Library is no longer adequately serving the public, according to city officials.
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Injured Eagle Rescued by South Range Family
Two Teenagers Capture Bald Eagle
A rescue story is coming out of the small town of South Range, Wisconsin where two teenagers saved an injured bald eagle.
Ash Tree Removal Near Blatnik Bridge
22 Trees Removed in Area
A new round of ash trees came down in Superior Monday afternoon.
Mild Winter Help January Tourism Numbers in Duluth
Tourism Numbers Increased by 20% in Duluth
January tourism numbers are in and Duluth City Officials could not be happier with the outcome.
Ice Sculpture on Barker’s Island to Tumble Down
Sculpture Completely Down By End of April
It’s time! The infamous ice sculpture is set to come crashing down.
Alder Starts Breaking Ice For Shipping Season on Lake Superior
Ice Breaking Operations Will Last Two Weeks
A heads up from the U.S. Coast Guard as they started ice breaking in the Twin Ports Monday morning to prepare for the upcoming shipping season.
Minn. House Passes Blue Alert System Bill
Would Help Catch Suspected Police Killers
The Minnesota House has voted overwhelmingly to set up a statewide alert system aimed at catching suspected police killers.
Apostle Island Ice Caves Closing for the Season
More than 35,800 Visit Apostle Islands Ice Caves During Short Season
The ice caves in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are closing for the season.
Snowmobile Crash Results in Serious Injury
Snowmobile & Logging Truck Involved in Crash in Cass County
Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:53 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a snowmobile crash involving a logging truck on the Goose Lake Trail in Hiram Township, rural Hackensack MN.
Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Gov. Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a right-to-work bill into law, striking another blow against organized labor four years after effectively ending collective bargaining for public-sector workers.
Body Found in Debris of Finlayson Township Fire
Body Found After Fire Extinguished at Pine County Home
On March 7, 2015 at approximately midnight, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Hammond Rd in Finlayson Township.
Ice Skaters Show off Fancy Footwork
Locals Turnout for Annual Ice Show
The Superior Figure Skating Club held it’s annual ice show inside Wessman arena at UWS.
Local Event Combines Beer and Outdoors
5th Annual Shamrock Pub Shuffle
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day about 400 people in costumes came out for the 5th annual Shamrock Pub Shuffle.
Local Effort Keeps Food out of Landfills and into Organizations
Food Bank Truck Rescues Expired Food
“We start with an empty truck and we go back with an empty truck that’s the goal,” Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Food Rescue Driver Jeremy Pike said.
Community Celebrates Winter
A handful of people turned out to embrace and celebrate winter Saturday afternoon in Canal Park.
Fat Tire Birkie is a Hit
It’s a sport that has grown in more than just tire size. Hundreds of athletes from across the nation made their way to Cable, Wisconsin this weekend for the Fat Bike Birkie.
Veteran WI Officer Shoots Unarmed Teen
Madison’s police chief said the 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by an officer was unarmed.
Food Truck Explodes, Damages Homes
Police say two people were hurt and up to 20 homes were damaged when a food truck exploded in a Lakeville neighborhood.
Former VP Walter Mondale Hospitalized
Former Vice President Walter Mondale is hospitalized with the flu.
Local Event Caters to Women
7th Annual Women's Expo
Hundreds turned out for the 7th annual Women’s Expo at the DECC.
Ice X for Kids Kicks Off
Ice Cross Youth Event
Nearly 100 kids from all over the Northland took part in a new event involving ice, snow and lots of fun.
History Comes to Life
Civil War Event at Duluth Public Library
Locals came out to the Duluth Public Library to see historical reenactor Arn Kind talk about the Civil War.
Student Trains to Paddle Board Across Lake Superior
Three Month, 1,200 Mile Expedition
A UMD student is training to be the first person to ever circumnavigate Lake Superior on a stand up paddle board.
Weekend Spotlight: March 6,7,8
Here’s your Weekend Spotlight with TwinPortsNightLife.com.
Allegiant Airlines Cutting Services in Duluth
Duluth airport officials are disappointed, but not surprised about the airline cancelling service out of the Twin Ports.
Animal Allies Cares for 15 Sick Kittens
Seeks Donations to Nurse Animals Back to Health
Animal Allies Humane Society recently took in 15 twelve-week-old kittens after receiving a phone call from an individual asking for help with the animals.
Permit to Carry Numbers Decrease Statewide
Number Still High in St. Louis County
According to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, 41,493 permits to carry were issued in 2014 in Minnesota, a stark decline from 60,471 permits in 2013.
An American Idol with Local Roots
Maddie Walker Is In Top 24
An American Idol hopeful with Northland connections is on the fast track to Hollywood.
Local Company Preps Bags for Maroon 5 Members
Duluth Pack Customizes Bags for Band
Duluth Pack announced that the company has made bags for members of Maroon 5.
Duluth Pack Expansion
Local Company Adds New Distribution Center
Tuesday morning, Duluth Pack held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new distribution center.
Video Shows Fallen ‘Cribs’ Pillar
Underwater video from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad shows the historic fallen pillar near the Duluth “Cribs.”
Ice Sculpture To Be Torn Down in Superior
Hanson Plans to Tear Down on March 8th
The 50 ft. ice sculpture in Superior is set to come down within the next week.
Duluth Police Warn of Drug Overdose Risk
6 Drug Overdoses Over 24 Hour Time Span
The Duluth Police Department is coming off of a startling weekend with at least a half dozen drug overdoses. All believed to be caused by heroin.
Northland Hair Salons Kick off Food Drive
Great Clips Collecting Donations
Great Clips in the Twin Ports, Cloquet and on the Iron Range are taking in non– perishable food items to fill the pantries of area food shelves.
Northlander Announces Candidacy for Duluth City Council Seat
Noah Hobbs has put in his bid for the Duluth City Council At-Large position.
Lights Dance at Superior Ice Project
After the sculpture tumbled down less than a month ago, the Iceman Roger Hanson, has successfully rebuilt his creation on Barker’s Island.
Event Celebrates Transportation Efforts
For the last six years Community Action Duluth’s JumpStart program has helped to provide vehicles to people who are low income people and without transportation.
Robots and Students Fill the DECC
Robotics Competition Kicks Off
The Duluth East Daredevils along with 122 other teams are competing in the third annual Double DECCer Regional robotics competition.
Downtown Duluth Restaurants Offering Cheaper Menu
Restaurant Week Returns
Some downtown restaurants are ramping up their staff and ordering extra food as part of an effort that helps boost area businesses.
Superior To Launch Restaurant Week During March
More than 20 Local Establishments to Participate
Superior is hoping to launch a restaurant week of its own starting March 22.
Waterfront Resort Gets Approval to Start Construction
Numerous Environmental Hurdles Create Better Project
The 4 year quest to redevelop Duluth’s Waterfront is making headway as construction has officially started for the Pier B Hotel Project.
New E-Cigarette Bill Would Regulate E-Cigs and Restrict Indoor Use
Expand Ban to All Workplaces
Legislation has been introduced that would ban the use of electronic cigarettes indoors statewide.
LSC to Host 2nd Annual ‘Vine and Dine’ Gala
Wine, Food, Silent Auction
Thursday night, locals will have the chance to enjoy wine and specialty foods while supporting the Lake Superior College Foundation.
Duluth & St. Louis Co. at Capitol Days
18th Annual Duluth Days
Duluth City Officials are in St. Paul for the 18th annual Duluth and St. Louis County Days.
Local Event Helps Fund a Creative Project
Second Annual Duluth Soup Event this Thursday
A few dollars will get you a free meal and help out a Northland project.
CSS Aims to Become More a Inclusive Campus
College Conducts Diversity Mapping Study
The College of St. Scholastic is on a mission to be a more welcoming campus.
Vineyard Church Looks to Open New Branch
Hopes Set on November 2015 for Opening
The Vineyard Church is looking to create another community of hope for the people of Carlton County.
Duplex Fire Early Tuesday Morning
Home Up In Flames, No Reported Injuries
Twenty-one firefighters tackled an early morning fire in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood.
25th Annual Energy Design Expo
Hundreds Gather to Make Duluth a More Energy Friendly Community
This year, Minnesota Power partnered with other energy conscious organizations in a group effort to make Duluth a more energy friendly community.
Duluth Spends Big Bucks on Filling Potholes
Council Approves $234K on 5,000 lbs. of Hot Mix
Duluth roads are about to get a mini-makeover.
