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International Falls Man Remembers his Brother on a Tragic Anniversary

Dan Saker remembers his brother Bill Saker on the anniversary of his body being found in Canal Park.

DULUTH, Minn.- September 28 is a tough anniversary for one Northland resident, but instead of letting it get him down, he’s sharing his story in hopes of helping others in the Twin Ports. Dan Saker spent his afternoon on the Lakewalk in the same spot where his brother Bill was found dead two years ago today. Dan suffers from bipolar disorder…

Fill-a-Truck Food Drive

The Fill-a-Truck event continues Sunday from 9am until 4pm

DULUTH, Minn.- As winter draws near, local organizations stress the need to feed nearly a 100,000 people in Duluth every year. Union Gospel Mission of Duluth is filling trucks full of food so they can continue to serve hot, nutritional meals for those in need. One of the board members we spoke with today, says giving back to the community…

Fall Carnival at Stella Maris Academy

DULUTH, Minn. – The fall season was celebrated with a carnival at Stella Maris Academy in Duluth. Kids dunked their teachers and the priest in a dunk tank, enjoyed festival food, and a bounce house. The catholic school also kicked off a year of service. Kids went into the community to spread cheer to their neighbors. “Our kids got to…

Superior Fire Department Train to Test Mutual Aid from Other Emergency Response Teams

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department battles flames on a regular basis, but what happens when help is needed from other agencies? A fire drill tested the response of Twin Ports first responders working together. Last winter, a fire erupted here at Superior Midwest Energy. This training exercise is meant to replicate incident in hopes of improving the response….

Rally Leaders Call For Support for Line 3 Oil Pipeline Protest

DULUTH, Minn.- Controversy continues to swirl over the proposed Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline as a rally is scheduled in Duluth on Saturday. Leadership from that rally held a press conference on Friday at Gitchi Ode’ Akiing Park to generate support ahead of the upcoming march and rally from noon to 6 p–m on the Lakewalk. Protestors are hoping the…

Essentia Prepares New Miller Hill Health Plaza for Grand Opening

The Essentia Health Plaza will open for members to use September 30

DULUTH, Minn.- Doors opened for the first time Friday at the new Essentia Health Plaza at the Miller Hill Mall for a special preview event. The space, which was previously Younkers department store, is focused on expanding overall adult wellness. The location is bigger than Essentia’s old fitness center on its main campus and contains several pieces of geriatric–grade exercise…

Two Suspects Charged for Fatal Shooting in West Duluth

James Peterson and Christopher Boder are charged with aiding and abetting murder in the second degree.

DULUTH, Minn.- The two suspects arrested for a fatal shooting in west Duluth Sunday have been formally charged with aiding and abetting murder in the second degree. Authorities have not identified who the shooter is. 38–year–old James Peterson and 31–year–old Christopher Boder could face up to 40 years behind bars for the alleged murder of 33–year–old Timothy Nelson. The father of…

UWS Opens Fall Faculty Art Exhibit

5 faculty artists have their art on display at UWS.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Faculty at US-Superior celebrated the opening of their Fall art exhibit Thursday. The seasonal display showcases 5 faculty artists’ work. Gloria Eslinger is one of the exhibit’s featured artists. Her stained glass mosaic pieces represent the journey a person has through life. “As artists, it’s important for us to keep up our skills and to continually work within our…

Salvation Army Merges Their Youth Basketball Programs

The RBA and DAYBA join forces for the first time in 30 years.

DULUTH, Minn.- Good news for the future Shaq’s, Lebron’s and Michael Jordan’s out there… The salvation army is merging their youth basketball teams for kids to play in one giant winter league. For 30 years, kids K-4th grade and kids 5-8th grade were separated into different leagues. The salvation army wanted to combine the two leagues in hopes of encouraging kids…

Railroad Officials Encourage People to “See Tracks, Think Train”

Rail Safety Week continues in the Twin Ports.

DULUTH, Minn.-On Thursday, the Lake Superior-Mississippi railroad and Operation Lifesaver presented the Twin Ports with an initiative they hope grab people’s attention near railroad crossings. The initiative asks people if they see tracks, think train. The Twin Ports may see this catchy phrase more often in the coming months. The phrase and logo is printed on a stencil that was…

UW-Superior Showcase Focuses on Transportation and Freight Issues

  The University of Wisconsin–Superior hosted a unique showcase focused on issues related to transportation and freight. The Northland has a great amount of freight traffic including the use of trucks, rail, and ships. This showcase allows the agencies are trying to show the importance of how these forms of transportation can be critical for the twin ports. The day…

St. Luke’s Nurses Voting Whether or Not to Approve New Contract

DULUTH, Minn. – Nurses at St. Luke’s are voting on whether or not to approve a new labor contract with the hospital. This comes after union negotiators reached a tentative agreement with St. Luke’s last Saturday. The Minnesota Nurses Association is recommending members vote for the new contract. It includes paid short staffing bonuses for nurses and guarantees that their…