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Duluth Man Loses 100 Pounds to Join Marines

William Housey Met his Goal in Honor of His Father

DULUTH, Minn – The Marine Corp has a goal of finding 30,000 new recruits every year. It’s a challenge because interest in joining the military is the lowest it’s been in a decade. According to the Department of Defense, the percentage of young people likely to join the Marines is at just 5 percent, many young people are not qualified…

UMD Student Mike Mayou Announces Campaign for City Council

A younger candidate than most makes his announcement to run for city council.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another candidate making his announcement for Duluth city council, but this time from someone a little younger than most of his running-mates. Mike Mayou is a 21 year old student at UMD who thinks the younger generation of Duluth needs better representation in the city. A born and raised Duluthian, Mayou wants to focus on making affordable housing available…

Vandalism Outbreak Takes Toll on East Hillside Residents

A streak of vandalisms in the East Hillside neighborhood is worrying residents.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police are investigating the East Hillside neighborhood after at least a dozen vehicles had their tires slashed. The crime happened overnight Friday (3/1) into early Saturday (3/2) along 13th Avenue East between 2nd and 3rd streets. People who live in the neighborhood say they’re worried police won’t be able to catch the vandal or vandals because of the lack…

Independent TV Festival Looks for Community Support

The ITV board is holding Q&A's to help Northlanders with any questions they may have,

DULUTH, Minn.- Coordinators with the Independent Television Festival are taking further steps to make Duluth the next Hollywood. They hosted a community outreach and Q&A at the Red Herring Lounge to let Northlanders know their intentions are to make Duluth a home to independent TV, not just a convention spot for their festival once a year. “Very much in the…

UW-Superior Celebrates Diversity in the Twin Ports

UWS hosts their 22nd annual Cultural Night.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Diversity in the Twin Ports was celebrated at UW–Superior’s  22nd annual Cultural Night. Cultural Night is a long standing tradition put on by UW–Superior’s World Students Association. Guests began their night sampling foods from different countries and learning traditional practices from Asian cultures like making origami and Chinese calligraphy. The event is entirely student run, but UWS faculty…

Cold Temperatures Won’t Have Significant Impact on Native Bugs

The temperatures could significantly impact the emerald ash borer populations this year, however the insect's long term impact should not be harmed

DULUTH, Minn. – Native insects are not expected to be impacted much with the extreme cold temperatures the Northland has experienced. The temperatures could significantly impact the emerald ash borer populations this year, however the insect’s long term impact should not be harmed. Native species are well adapted to the frigid Minnesota cold. They contain insect antifreeze in their bloodstream…

Northern Wisconsin Joins in World Day of Prayer

Making the world seem just a bit smaller one prayer at a time.

GORDON, Wis.- Communities in Northern Wisconsin spent the day in prayer, but not for any old church service. “I think education about the world really opens people up and makes them not be afraid,” Solon Springs Lutheran Church member Sandy Nelson said. Learning– That’s what it’s all about. And it’s why several churches from Solon Springs, Minong and Gordon spent…

Visit Duluth’s First Ship Contest is Back Again

Try your luck at guessing the day and time the first saltie will arrive.

DULUTH, Minn. – The first ship contest challenges people to guess the exact day and time the first ocean-going ship or “saltie” arrives in the port of Duluth-Superior for the shipping season. It also happens to raise awareness for one of the Northland’s biggest attractions. “It draws millions of visitors every year to come to watch the boats come in…

Drummers Visit Piedmont Elementary School

DULUTH, Minn. – Piedmont Elementary students were treated to the sounds of Spirit Bay Singers Thursday morning. The sounds of their drums, songs and stories filled the air while the singers tell us that there is a deeper meaning behind the music. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Marcia Hales’s Park Point Holiday Lights Given to Glensheen Mansion

After 20 years, the tradition continues at Glensheen Mansion.

DULUTH, Minn. – The tradition is continuing with Marcia Hales’s Park Point holiday lights which will now be at historic Glensheen Mansion for the holidays. After 20 years, Hales said she would not be doing her lights anymore and is giving them to the mansion to allow the tradition to keep going. “Now knowing the tradition can continue in an…

Making Science Fun! See How Kids can Participate in STEM Events at Home

Students and families from Lowell Elementary School found ways to make science fun at their first STEM festival.

DULUTH, Minn.- What do baking and legos have in common? They’re ways to teach your children science at home. Making science fun was the goal at Lowell Elementary who held their first ever STEM festival Thursday night. Over 10 experiment stations that included playing with machines with Denfeld robotics or making rockets launch through the gym helped students see what…

Students in Superior Work to “Be Drug Free”

The Superior community brings drug prevention awareness to middle schoolers.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A group in superior is working to keep kids off drugs in a new way- they’ve created a “quiz show”. The Elk’s Lodge and local community coalition teamed up to create it and bring drug awareness to middle school students in a fun way. They say drug and alcohol use starts as early as 11 years old in…

Superior Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Work from Officers

The department hosted an award ceremony recognizing officer accomplishments in 2018.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- From the devastating day in April when the Husky Oil Refinery went up in flames to dangerous calls involving threatening officers with weapons, the Superior Police Department faced an array of challenges in 2018. But many of those challenges were met with accomplishments recognized by other officers in the city. The awards started nearly 15 years ago as…