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Surprise Turnout and a Surprise Result for Primary Election

Joe Biden's campaign did not have a strong presence in the state, making his victory largely unexpected, especially after Senator Bernie Sanders won the Minnesota caucus handily back in 2016...

DULUTH, Minn. – Joe Biden’s campaign did not have a strong presence in the state, making his victory largely unexpected, especially after Senator Bernie Sanders won the Minnesota caucus handily back in 2016. High voter turnout was a big part of the Minnesota primary. Turnout in Duluth was right around 35 percent of registered voters, but the biggest news was…

17th Annual Mono Ski and Race Camp

The event is the largest adapted learning-how-to-ski event in the Midwest

DULUTH, Minn. – The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hit the slopes last week for its 17th annual Mono Ski and Race Camp at Spirit Mountain. The event is the largest adapted learning-how-to-ski event in the Midwest. Participants learn how to improve on their mono-ski skills and gain extra confidence to become independent at the sport…and to have fun all at…

DECC Hosts 10th Annual St. Louis River Summit

DULUTH, Minn.– Leaders from around the Twin Ports and beyond came together at The DECC for the 10th annual St. Louis River Summit. Resource managers, community members, and more gathered to discuss the condition of the St. Louis River and solutions to keep it clean in the future. The river is currently listed as an area of concern because of…

Public Meeting Held for Howard’s Bay Project

SUPERIOR, Wis.– State and local officials in Wisconsin have released their proposal to clean up the water around Howard’s Bay in Superior. Sediments in the bay are contaminated and pose a threat to the environment and the shipping industry. At the Douglas County courthouse, residents shared their thoughts about the Howard’s Bay Remediation Project. The meeting is a team effort…

Boy Scouts Donate Popcorn to National Guard

DULUTH, Minn.– Local Boy Scouts gave back to the Duluth National Guard today. The donation was in the form of fresh popcorn, $2,000 worth to be exact. The Boy Scouts sell popcorn every year as their fundraiser but customers had the option to place an extra order for military members. Those extra orders paid off. “Giving back is part of…

Pizza and Primaries Kicks Off

What's the best food pairing for Super Tuesday?

DULUTH, Minn. – What’s the best food pairing for Super Tuesday? For many people, the answer is pizza. Pizza and primaries kicked off at UMD today. It promoted two things: one, it encouraged college kids to vote in the student association election. Two, it got them to vote in the presidential primaries. “Inspiring other people. One of the most rewarding…

Veterinarian Says It’s Unlikely People Can Give Pets Coronavirus

If you do come down with the virus, you're encouraged to avoid contact with your pets because the virus can live on the surface of the animal just like the surface of a door handle, which could infect other people.

TWIN PORTS – Animal experts tell us it’s highly unlikely that your pet will catch the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus. Dr. Bob McClellan at Superior Animal Hospital says illnesses usually spread species to species. While there are some illnesses that spread from pet to human, you don’t have to worry about respiratory viruses like coronavirus doing that. “There’s lots…

Super Tuesday Voting Rules

If you voted early for one of the candidates, it's too late to change your vote.

DULUTH, Minn. – Those early voters for candidates like Amy Klobuchar or Pete Buttigieg will stand. Minnesota’s early voting starts 46 days before the primary election. People can change their vote up to 7 days before election, which this year was February 25th. At that point, officials start to count ballots. There was quite a bit of early voting but…

Duluth Public Library Remembers Dr. Seuss on Read Across America Day

The Duluth Public Library said many schools in the area have full day-long events encouraging kids to get interested in reading.

DULUTH, Minn. – Read Across America Day occurs each year on March 2, which also happens to be Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The Duluth Public Library said many schools in the area have full day-long events encouraging kids to get interested in reading. Libraries say Dr. Seuss continues to be on the popular list of books parents want to introduce to…

Governor Tony Evers Signs Three Mental Health Related Bills into Law

Gov. Evers said that an estimated 21 percent of kids in Wisconsin have a mental health concern and that Wisconsin ranks just 42nd in the nation for access to youth mental health.

ASHLAND, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers was at Ashland High School singing three bills regarding student mental health on Monday. Gov. Evers said that an estimated 21 percent of kids in Wisconsin have a mental health concern and that Wisconsin ranks just 42nd in the nation for access to youth mental health. The bills he signed are attempting to change…

Deep-Winter Donation Drive Kicks Off

As the spring thaw nears, the need for those winter clothing continues with these chilly temperatures.

DULUTH, Minn. – As the spring thaw nears, the need for those winter clothing continues with these chilly temperatures. And now the deep-winter donation drive has kicked off! The drive helps Life House and CHUM with collecting items during a period of historically low donations. Locations for the donation boxes include the Greater Downtown Council/Chamber of Commerce, Fryberger Law Firm…

Student Comes Back from South Korea

She was expected to study at Korea University in Seoul for her spring semester, but her plans were cut short because of the coronavirus.

DULUTH, Minn. – Sofia Mayo is a current pre-med junior at UMD. She was expected to study at Korea University in Seoul for her spring semester, but her plans were cut short because of the coronavirus. Sofia stayed in South Korea for two weeks being sent back to the United States because of safety reasons. “I’m disappointed that I’m back…