DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force is executing a series of narcotics-related warrants and arrests in the Twin Ports, officials say. According to a DPD spokesperson, the task force, along with assisting law enforcement agencies, is executing the warrants in connection with the trafficking of controlled substances in the Twin Ports. This operation is active and…
A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Baker) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly and rejected federal…
Federal law enforcement officers stand near a roadblock at Portland Avenue and East 32nd Street, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, after reports of a shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis, where immigration enforcement has been conducting a major crackdown. (AP Photo/Tim Sullivan) UPDATE— A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement…
(@Sec_Noem/X) WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday. U.S. European Command announced the seizure of the merchant vessel Bella 1 for “violations of U.S. sanctions” in a social media post. The U.S. had been pursuing the tanker since last…
WASHBURN, Wis. — A lottery ticket that won a massive payout in Northern WI is currently missing. The Wisconsin Lottery confirming that a $100,000 Powerball winning lottery ticket was sold at Hansen’s IGA in Washburn. The ticket, which included a x2 multiplier to make the prize $100,000, and won the money just before Christmas, has yet to be turned in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — This evening, Mayor Jim Paine decided to veto the City Council-approved lead service line ordinance during the Superior City Council meeting. After reviewing the amended language, Mayor Paine spoke with city councilors, saying some of the amendments are incomplete or incorrect. He says publishing the ordinance now would create unnecessary costs and that the five-day review period…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior city council turned its attention to plans for a new North End fire hall in Superior. Fire Chief Camron Vollrecht presented the design cost review for the new North End fire hall to be located on Johnson Avenue between 7th and 8th street. City officials say the current station, built in the early 1980s, no…
DULUTH, Min. – A staff person at a TBI Residential & Community Services facility in Duluth took a vulnerable adult to a home, where the staffer used illegal drugs, and then drove the vulnerable adult back to the facility. That’s the allegation in a Minnesota Department of Human Services investigation. The report said the vulnerable adult asked the staffer for…
Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Operations Branch Chief Jeff Harrington said, “Every year, our lock and dam operators transition…
HIBBING, Minn.– Since 2018, the city of Hibbing has been navigating new changes for a potential housing development downtown. And finally, they’re starting to see those plans come into fruition. The historic 400 block on Howard Street has seen quite a bit over the years. Developed in the 1920s, singer Bob Dylan once lived there, and a fire broke out…
Voyageurs National Park Snowmobile Trail Hazard Alert (1/6/2-26) INTERNATIONL FALLS, Min. – Voyageurs National Park has issued a “Snowmobile Trail Hazard Alert”. The alert issued on January 6, 2026 said, “Snowmobile riders please be aware. An “ice heave” is rapidly growing and changing on the Green Trail near Sphunge Island on Kabetogama Lake.” It added, “In some areas the ice…
A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the South Carolina ANG’s 169th FW takes off at Pituffik Space Force Base, Greenland, Oct. 9, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. (AP) – Location, location, location: Greenland’s position above the Arctic Circle makes…
A police vehicle is parked at an intersection near crime scene tape at Brown University, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Providence, R.I., following a Saturday shooting at the university. BOSTON (AP) — The man identified by law enforcement as the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor had been planning the attack for at least six…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on ICE raid in Minneapolis WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has launched what officials describe as the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out, preparing to deploy as many as 2,000 federal agents and officers to the Minneapolis area for a sweeping crackdown tied in part to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents. Homeland Security…
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS) Logo (AP) – President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it is withholding funding for programs that support needy families with children in five Democratic-led states over concerns about fraud. “For too long, Democrat-led states and Governors have been complicit in allowing massive amounts of fraud to occur under their watch,” U.S….
Jill Karofsky MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court’s chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation after prosecutors dropped a felony stalking charge. Ryan Thornton, 37, of Racine, was initially charged in October in Dane County with stalking and misdemeanor counts of intimidating a victim and disorderly conduct. Prosecutors dismissed the stalking count…
Minnesota Department of Human Services Logo EVELETH, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Human Services investigation found a staff member at a home and community-based services facility finically exploited two vulnerable adults. It happened at two NHS Northstar sites. One in Eveleth and a second in Chisholm. The investigation in large part focused on Amazon purchases charged to the bank…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of babies were born in the St. Lukes birthing center this year and shared their list of most popular names. For boys, it was a ten-way tie for the top name at three babies each. Barrett, Bennett, Carson, Charlie, Henry, Hunter, James, Luke, Mason and Oliver all claimed the top spot. For the girls, Olivia took…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior School District and Essentia Health announced a new partnership to allow students to receive healthcare while still at school. The “Spartan Clinic” is a virtual health clinic for students grades 6-12 to receive care through Essentia Health. The initiative is designed to help students miss less time at school for doctors’ appointments, in addition to…
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Logo ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready when the puck drops for the men’s event Feb….
Christian Sturdivant CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. Christian Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Investigators said he told…
Doug LaMalfa WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California and a reliable vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda, has died, reducing the GOP’s narrow control of the House. He was 65. His death, confirmed by Majority Whip Tom Emmer and National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson, trims the Republicans’ margin of control of…
FILE – In this June 28, 2019, file photo the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal is seen during a news conference in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) A Minnesota hotel that wouldn’t allow federal immigration agents to stay there this month is apologizing and saying the refusal violated its own policies. The Department of Homeland Security had accused the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Grinch isn’t stealing Christmas this year; he’s cleaning it up. As the holiday season wraps up, Twin Ports Trailer Trash is getting ready to pick up Christmas trees across the region. The company began offering the service eight years ago as a way to give back to the community during its slower winter season. The free…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a packed house at the Duluth city hall, because three new Duluth City Councilors took the oath of office. A swearing-in ceremony took place at the council chamber for incumbent Terese Tomanek, and newcomers Jordon Johnson, Diane Desotelle, and David Clanaugh. Councilor Clanaugh was not at the ceremony because of a work obligation. As for Tomanek,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. & DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say they arrested a man for stealing a car in Superior, Wisconsin. A Probable Cause Statement said the vehicle’s owner had left the car running with the keys in the ignition. The theft happened on December 27, 2025. The charging documents say a Duluth Police cruiser’s automated license plate reader saw the…
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Paul, denounces President Donald Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage” and dismissing the state as a “hellhole.” ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid…
VIRGINA, Minn. — Embarrass man, Ryan Ross Denzer-Johnson, 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree involving a minor child under the age of 14, according to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Denzer-Johnson was a former teacher, foster parent and participated in youth ministry. During a court…
DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say they were able to catch an alleged “porch pirate” thanks to a Ring surveillance camera. Charging documents claim Donissa Ann Saice Garcia stole an Amazon package off the porch of a residence on the 2800-block of West 2nd Street in Duluth. It happened on December 18, 2025. A “Ring brand” camera in the neighborhood…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Economic Development Authority is launching a new pilot program aimed to get more food trucks in city parks. The program will offer 6 no-cost permits to mobile food vendors to operate in City of Duluth parks. Its designed to give local operators a low barrier opportunity to expand their businesses’s visibility and connect with the Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. — Kids were lacing up their running shows this past weekend for the first installment of Saturday Morning at the Races. The first of four Saturday race events took place at the College of St. Scholastica. The Young Athletes Foundation hosts the free races every winter, which helps kids burn off energy and stay active during the colder…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two YMCA branches in the Twin Ports are now operating under one name. A ribbon cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the integration of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA. As the Superior location joins the Duluth location and its branches, the two organizations will operate under a new name,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule won’t result in any families losing access or insurance coverage for vaccines, but…
People protest outside Manhattan Federal Court before the arraignment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) UPDATE — Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. “I’m innocent. I am not guilty….
BWCA, Minn.– During the middle of winter, many outdoor enthusiasts look forward to some summer camping, and the Superior National Forest is staying on top of that. The Superior National Forest announced permit reservations will be up for grabs on Wednesday, January 28th at 9 am CDT. They will be valid starting on May 1st- September 30th, 2026. Officials from…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families(DCYF) has found that nine childcare centers featured in a viral video claiming fraud are operating normally. Investigators said they conducted on-site compliance checks at nine child care centers referenced in a recently circulated video by YouTuber Nick Shirley. The video accuses several Somali-run centers of…
(CNN) A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. The man was detained shortly after midnight by Secret Service agents assigned to Vance’s home, east of downtown Cincinnati, agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press. He has not…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new year means a new year for weddings, and that means the Duluth Wedding Show is back at the DECC. The one-stop-shop event is happening Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It’s all about the brides, grooms and even the dreamers getting consumed with more than 130 vendors to help make your wedding…
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered at the Duluth Folk School to learn and sing sea shanties. Historically, sea shanties served as working songs, sung by sailors as they traveled across the sea. Throughout the event, multiple Shantymen and a few opera singers took turns leading a variety of tunes. Many people joined in whether they were beginners or experts, to…
People gather for a news conference at the state capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (AP Giovanna Dell’Orto) Minnesota officials have until the end of this week to hand over information on providers and parents who receive federal child care funds that the Trump administration contends have been used fraudulently or risk losing federal funding. State…
Courtesy: AP Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor. The letter was sent Saturday. Republicans had been making plans to impeach her ever since her Dec. 19 conviction. A spokesperson for Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, said his office received…
Courtesy: Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom Monday to face U.S. drug charges, he will likely follow the path taken by another Latin American strongman toppled by U.S. forces: Panama’s Manuel Noriega. Maduro was captured Saturday, 36 years to the day after Noriega was removed by…
President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters during a rally marking the anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ines, which took place during Venezuela’s 19th-century Federal War, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP) – The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown community members packed into the new arena for its grand opening. What began as a dream became a reality through the support of local businesses, community funding, and lawmakers. The project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tours of the new NorthStar Ford Arena, which is expected to serve generations of hockey players. “This…
DULUTH, Minn. — Portman Hockey celebrated the kickoff to their outdoor hockey season with their annual “Great Skate” fundraiser. Skaters both big and small gathered from around the Northland to help Portman raise funds for the organization’s programs, in order to keep the sport affordable for all interested kids. After the event was previously postponed from its original Dec. 17….
DULUTH, Minn. — An art show with a special purpose took place in Downtown Duluth as the all-ages, “Home Stories Art Show” took over Studio Cafe. The artwork displayed was done by Twin Ports youth, all of whom are a part of youth programming with Lutheran Social Services, as a way to draw attention to the on-going youth housing crisis….
SANDSTONE, Minn. — The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone has welcomed a new addition, with its first ever snow leopard adapting well to his new home. Raj, a 13 year old snow leopard has made his way from Michigan to his new home in Minnesota. Unlike most of The Wildcat Sanctuary residents, Raj isn’t a rescue, he’s a retiree. “Raj came…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A local author and professor is bringing a lot of wisdom into the new year with the release of his newest book. ‘Wisdom from the Woods’ is a book designed to carry positivity and relaxation throughout the year. It’s filled with 52 nature inspired metaphors and short stories he’s gathered to give gentle guidance. Author Mark Langenfeld is…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. Christian Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization after investigators say he shared…
People mourn behind flowers near the sealed off Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year’s celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner) CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles started a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that…
