Highway 53 Resurfacing Project Starts Sept. 7
More than 12 miles will be resurfaced
Northbound Highway 53 will be restricted to a single lane from the central lakes area to Eveleth beginning Wednesday, September 7, as a resurfacing project begins.
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West Michigan Street Upgrades Nearing Completion
The fourth phase will begin the week of September 5
Starting the week of September 5, the utility upgrades taking place along West Michigan Street in downtown Duluth, will start its fourth phase.
Stillwater Prison Warden on Leave Pending Investigation
Officials not releasing any details at this time
The warden of the Stillwater state prison is on leave pending an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Stanford Rapist Set Free After Serving Half His Term
Brock Turner was sentenced to 6 months for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman
Brock Turner has left jail with a parting gift of sorts — a large packet of hate mail, given to him today by authorities in California’s Santa Clara County.
Former Subway Spokesperson Turns Blame on Victim’s Parents
Jared Fogel was imprisoned for child pornography and sex abuse
Subway’s former pitchman imprisoned for child pornography and sex abuse says the parents of one of his female victims are to blame for what he describes as her “destructive behaviors.”
Minnesota Remains Top State for Refugee Resettlement
Ranking 13th in the nation
New figures from the U.S. State Department show Minnesota remains among the top states for refugee resettlement.
Male Arrested on Drug Charges after Fleeing Police
Man was selling heroin out of Carlton Co. hotel
On Tuesday, August 30, a little after midnight, Duluth Police, investigators from the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, MN State Patrol, Proctor Police, Carlton County sheriff’s Department, Fond du Lac Police, Superior Police specifically their K-9, and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old, Joe Brown of Red Wing, MN after.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recalled for Exploding Batteries
Batteries exploding while charging, 35 confirmed cases
Samsung says it is suspending sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after finding batteries of some of the gadgets exploded while they were charging.
Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs a Concern for Minneosta Famlies
Average MNsure premiums have increased, reaching historic high
Health insurance premium rates through the failed $400 million MNsure website have reached historic levels. Preliminary rate increases were released through healthcare.gov on Thursday afternoon.
Starry Stonewort Confirmed in More Minnesota Lakes
New confirmations may provide clues to the spread of this species
Starry stonewort has now been confirmed in Lake Winnibigoshish, Moose Lake, and Rice Lake.
Highway 37 Set to Close for a Week
Beginning September 19 just east of Cherry
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close Highway 37, east of Cherry for one week beginning Monday, September 19.
New Playscape At Lowell Elementary
Outdoor Classroom Includes Natural Elements
The outdoor classroom gives teachers a hands-on approach to learning.
Aidan’s Rocks Remembers the Message of a Transgender Youth
Aidan's Rocks is an inspirational project in downtown Duluth that encourages everyone to write positive messages for themselves and others.
Aidan was a transgender youth who was bullied and eventually ended his life. One of his projects was to write positive messages on rocks and he would leave them around town. Friends and family will continue Aidan’s project in downtown Duluth.
Silver 1000 Culminates Summer of Racing in Proctor
The last race of the season brings out the best in fans and drivers in Proctor.
Racing comes to the finish line in Proctor for the season. However, the sport continues in Grand Rapids and Hibbing.
Frost River Trading Co. Unveils New Packs
The new Old Glory packs feature red instead of the traditional Frost River colors.
For a very limited time, Frost River Trading Co. will be making a special brand of packs called Old Glory. The packs come in a signature red color.
Gardening Tips as Autumn Blossoms in to the Northland
Autumn Planting Care as Temps Begin to Drop
With the changing of the seasons, a great harvest of crops typically takes place throughout many local gardens, but it doesn’t always mean it’s time to stop planting.
Students Move In to Their Dorms at UWS
Students Grill Out as Part of UWS Move In Day
It was move in day at University of Wisonsin Superior today and hundreds of freshman moved into their new dorms.
Officials Prepare for the Superior Rodeo
The Superior Rodeo will have Competitions and Games
The 25th Annual Great Northern Classic Rodeo starts tomorrow in Superior.
Hartley Nature Center is Still Closed
Volunteers Help to Clean Up the Park
Hartley Nature Center in Duluth was hit hard by last month’s storm.
Enbridge Energy Drops Sandpiper Pipeline
The company won't pursue the regulatory approvals for the $2.6 billion project
Enbridge Energy has dropped its proposal to build the Sandpiper crude oil pipeline.
American Civil Liberties Union Lawsuit
ACLU is demading release of squad car video
The Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit demanding the release of squad car video in the July 6 shooting of Philando Castile.
Orlando Releases 911 Calls from the Pulse Nightclub Shooting
9 of the hundreds of calls made have gone public
The City of Orlando has released a tiny faction of the hundreds of call that were made to 911 dispatchers during the Pulse nightclub massacre.
Dallas Police Chief Announces Retirement
Oversaw the response to sniper attack that killed 5 officers
Dallas Police Chief David Brown, who oversaw the response to a July sniper attack that killed five officers, has announced his retirement.
United Taconite Resumes Pellet Production
Nearly 500 employees laid off for almost a year
United Taconite resumed production of taconite pellets on the Iron Range this week.
IRYA Youth Help Children and Family During Two-Day Service Trip
Fourteen students from five Iron Range Schools joined together
Fourteen students from five Iron Range Schools joined together to help children and families served by two Twin Cities agencies.
Drunk Driving Related Deaths on Overall Decline
New 2015 report shows DWI arrests at 35-year low and fewer repeat offenders
Attitudes toward drunk driving are changing for the better among Minnesotans, as fewer DWIs and drunk driving related deaths are occurring across the state.
Outside Jury Requested for Slender Man Stabbing Case
Two Wisconsin girls attempted to kill a classmate to please the horror character
Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill a classmate to please horror character, Slender Man want jurors from outside their home county to decide their trials.
Cooking Oil Causes Fire At Apartment Building
Total Damage Not Yet Determined
A Mountain Iron apartment building caught fire Wednesday afternoon just after 1 p.m.
Shark Watching Society Keeps Waters Safe
The societyis better known as a group that likes to gather around the bonfire at the Glensheen Mansion.
There’s a group that likes to keep the waters of Lake Superior safe from sharks or they may just like a good bonfire. The Shark Watching Society held their last get together of the season at Glensheen Mansion.
Wednesday Night at the Races Crosses the Finish Line
Kids enjoyed running at Wade Stadium for the race's final night of the season.
Wednesday Night at the Races has come to a close for the season. The last event was held at Wade Stadium.
Duluth Transit Authority Plays Role in Greater Minnesota Travel Development Plan
The plan hopes to connect transit providers and provide more access to rural areas.
Ideas presented in the Greater Minnesota Development Plan hop to better connect transit systems across the state. The plan puts forth ideas for transit for the next twenty years.
White Pine Logging and Threshing Show Remembers Days Gone By
Show brings out antique tractors, steam engines and more. It runs September 3rd through the 5th.
Thousands will take a walk back in time when they attend the White Pine Logging and Threshing Show in McGrath.
City Hall in the City Visits Park Point
Residents share their ideas with Duluth Mayor Emily Larson about trash, traffic, police and fire.
Park Point residents speak to Mayor Larson about the influx of tourists that visit their neighborhood and how more services are needed in the area.
Volunteer Students “Stuff the Bus” in Superior
Thousands of Dollars Worth of School Supplies Donated to Students
Over $2,000 dollars’ worth of school materials made their way in to brand new backpacks in Superior today.
Company Hands Out Kits to Promote Safe and Healthy Homes
A national philathorpic initiative in Duluth
Charter Communications came to Duluth to give away free safe and healthy home kits as part of its national philanthropic initiative.
Churchill Elementary School Installs a New Aeroglider Swing
A New Aeroglider Swing for Kids in Wheelchairs
There is a new piece of playground equipment in Cloquet that is the first of its kind in the Northland.
Cina Hall Receives Major Renovations
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrades
Cina Hall, located inside of University of Minnesota Duluth, is re–opening in time for the start of the new school year.
Plane Crash at Hibbing’s Range Regional Airport
Hibbing Fire Department responds to crash
The Hibbing Fire Department responded at 12:57 p.m. to the report of a small general aviation plane crash.
Prescribed Burns for BWCAW
Intended to reduce the risk of wildfires
In the months of September and October, the Superior National Forest plans to conduct up to four prescribed fires within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW.)
Increased Wisconsin State Patrol Over Labor Day Weekend
Construction suspended for the holiday on most major highways
Traffic fatalities so far this year are about 8% higher than the same period last year.
Two Arrested in Duluth on Drug Charges
Duluth Police and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force take down two more
On Friday, August 26 at 4:00 p.m., Duluth Police and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force arrested 59-year-old, Barry Foster of Duluth and 38-year-old, Sheron Hoskins of Chicago after a search warrant was conducted at a residence in the area of Lake Avenue and 7th Street.
Teacher Involved in Murder-Suicide, Allegations of Sexual Conduct with Minors
The MN teacher and husband were under investigation
Murder-suicide victims were under investigation for having sexual contact with a 16-year-old boy.
Xcel Energy Continues Wind Energy Expansion
The Odell Wind Farm comes on line to produce 200 megawatts of energy
Xcel Energy is the number one utility wind energy provider in the nation for 12 year running, and has added even more renewable energy to its Upper Midwest system.
Space Record Set by a Wisconsin Astronaut
Has logged more than 520 days in space
Jeff Williams is a Town of Winter native, who is set to return to Earth in early September.
Back to School Safety Tips
MnDOT encourages safe walking, bicycling, and driving needed as schools start new year
As the school year kicks off once again, there is an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic around schools.
New School Year is in Full Swing at Lake Superior College
A 7% increase on campus this school year
Students are back to hitting the books at Lake Superior College, as the fall semester begins.
Fundraising Needed for Local Humane Society
With Many Repairs on the To-Do List, Local Volunteers Need Help
It can be a constant struggle to keep the to-do list shortened up, for many local humane shelters, the hope that funds keep coming in through donations is always on the mind.
UMD Promotes Sustainability and Eating Healthy
In the last few years interest in eating locally grown and organic foods have risen across the country. Many cities have local gardens, and schools have gardening and farming programs.
Doggy Happy Hour Gets Tails Wagging
Every Tuesday at Midi and A Place for Fido, dog owners can bring their pets to the courtyard for a Doggy Happy Hour.
Doggy Happy Hour brings dog owners and their four-legged friends to the courtyard at the Fitger’s complexfor Doggy Happy Hour. Midi and A Place for Fido have teamed up to offer specials and more.
Final Chester Creek Concert of the Season
The ten concert series comes to a close at the Chester Bowl.
The last concert of the summer Chester Creek series delighted the crowd at the Chester Bowl. The series is int its 35th year.
