DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Pack factory on West Superior Street opened its doors for a tour. A group from Fuse Duluth went on a guided trek through the facility. They watched the process and met the craftspeople who made their very own Duluth Pack products. “You don’t get to be in production facilities like Duluth Pack really anywhere else…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cheryl Sutton, the mother of Erik Sutton — a retired Superior fire battalion chief – broke her silence Thursday about her son’s suicide to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger. This, as the Superior Fire Department – for the first time – takes on special mental health training to help prevent another tragedy involving one of their own. “Each…
DULUTH, Minn.- Creatures of the Northland danced at CHOICE Unlimited’s annual masquerade ball. The ball is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. With an ‘Enchanted Forest’ theme they recognized over 400 donors and members of the CHOICE family in Greysolon Ballroom. CHOICE Unlimited is a program designed for adults with disabilities to help them stay involved with the arts. “We…
DULUTH, Minn.- Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Duluth Scottish Heritage Association is getting ready to perform its annual Celtic dance performance. The Highland dance team held a final rehearsal Thursday night. The show features traditional Irish and Scottish music. Performers of all ages wear Scottish kilts and play bagpipes. “This concert, while taking advantage of the fact…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- One fish, two fish, red fish blue fish. The catchy phrase might remind you of the great children’s book author Dr. Seuss- he would have celebrated his 115th birthday this week. It’s why nearly 500 kids and parents spent Thursday afternoon at UWS for the 6th annual Seussville family fun night. The event started as a way to remember…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police respond to over 100 thousand calls a year, putting their lives on the line while saving the lives of others. Now they’re being honored by the city Several Duluth officers were praised at the Duluth Police Department’s annual commendation for their dedication to the Twin Ports community. But the award ceremony didn’t just recognize police. Partnership was…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today, Essentia demonstrated a new robotic assisted arm which they now use to help during hip and knee replacement surgeries. The “Mako” will allow surgeons to plan ahead to map out the areas of concern. It also creates better accuracy during a knee or hip replacement surgery and cuts down on time in the operating room and…
DULUTH, Minn. – More than 15 child advocates from around the U.S. have been in Duluth this week for a three day training course hosted by First Witness Child Advocacy Center. The participants went through hands on practices and role play…. During the course they learned how to implement advocacy principles to build stronger relationships with families of abuse. A…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (DFL) and the state’s education commissioner stopped in the Northland today as part of their statewide education tour. The Governor read to kindergarteners at Myers Wilkins Elementary in Duluth. He then met with teachers and administrators, getting feedback about what they need. Walz is also using the tour to promote full service community…
DULUTH, Minn.- 120 plus teams and their mechanical mates gathered at the DECC to battle it out. The Double Decc’er started with practice matches, as teams tested out their robots on the official “FIRST Minnesota” arena. Organizers say the competition requires students to branch out of the world of robotics, as they’re judged on other skills. “One of the key…
DULUTH, Minn.- At the FIRST Robotics Competition, a special event was held celebrating the young women competing this weekend. Organizers say hundreds of young women are starting to make names for themselves in this STEM field. Some, even taking over their respective teams. “I feel like women in FIRST and STEM is growing and so we want to encourage that,” said…
A Minnesota television station is reporting that the Wisconsin man charged in the kidnapping of 13-year-old Jayme Closs says in a letter from jail that he plans to plead guilty. KARE-TV reported Thursday that suspect Jake Patterson was replying to a letter from a station reporter. The station reported that Patterson wrote that he didn’t want Jayme’s family “to worry…
DULUTH, Minn.- Even though it may not feel like it, we are less than two weeks away from Spring. That means many Northlanders have started their Spring Cleaning routines. Some even hire professional services to clean their homes and offices. Marianne’s Professional Cleaning in Duluth is one of those services. The owner says she sees her business increase around this…
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been sentenced to 47 months in prison for tax and bank fraud. A jury in Alexandria convicted Manafort last year on eight counts of tax and bank fraud related to his overseas work advising politicians in Ukraine. Federal sentencing guidelines called for a term of roughly 20 years, though few observers expected…
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Department of Human Rights is suing a plasma collection company for allegedly discriminating against a transgender woman who was banned from donating because of her gender identity. The suit filed Thursday accuses CSL Plasma Inc., of violating the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The action is in response to a complaint filed by Minneapolis resident Alice James,…
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Bayfield man suspected of fatally shooting his uncle in April 2018 has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder. Investigators believe James Montano shot and killed his uncle, Andrew Gokee, while also grazing his cousin with a bullet that rushed past his right ear. Montano is also facing charges of second-degree murder and first-degree attempted premeditated…
(AP Photo) MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget proposal calls for borrowing $2 billion over the next two fiscal years for projects ranging from building new juvenile corrections facilities, a new state office building in Milwaukee and upgrading buildings around the University of Wisconsin System. The proposal must pass both the state building commission and the Legislature’s budget-writing…
TOWN OF LA POINTE, Wis. – A day after an early morning fire destroyed Madeline Island’s only fire station and ambulance service, Fire Chief Rick Reichkeitze is looking to the future with hope of rebuilding the hall in six months. Reichkeitze says the fire department is currently working out of two heated airplane hangars on Madeline Island and plans to…
DULUTH, Minn. – After many months of cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, Gordy’s Hi-Hat is preparing to open for the 59th season. The family-owned eatery is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, March 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gordy’s grandson, Sever Lundquist, says positions available range from cooks to janitors and even teens looking for their first summer job. Lundquist invites everyone interested…
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WILLOW VALLEY TOWNSHIP, Wis. – A home near Orr was completely destroyed by a house fire early Thursday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and several fire departments responded to a house fire around 2:10 a.m. at 3231 Highway 53. Occupants of the home called 911 and reported heavy smoke inside the residence. When fire crews…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that two Minnesota boys must be allowed to compete on their high schools’ dance teams. Juniors Dmitri Moua and Zachary Greenwald wanted to try out for their schools’ dance teams in suburban Minneapolis. But the Minnesota State High School League’s bylaws say the teams are for girls only. The boys sued…
DULUTH, Minn. – Charlotte Russe has announced it is closing all of its stores and will begin “going out of business” sales starting March 7. The Charlotte Russe website says, “Our online store has closed, going out of business sale, starts March 7, all stores, all sales final.” The company plans to close all of its stores over the next…
CANAL PARK, Minn. — In this weeks Cooking Connection we are cooking up rib tips with Famous Dave’s! Check out the video above for the recipe details and what else is included in the finger food platter. ADDRESS: 355 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802 PHONE: (218) 740-3180 HOURS: All Week 11am – 10pm Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, Features, Links,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota has cleared its first committee test but still faces an uncertain future. The bill by Senate Tax Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain passed his panel on a 5-2 vote Thursday. It now goes to the Senate state government committee. His bill would allow sports betting only at the state’s…
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CLOQUET, Minn. – Students and staff at the Cloquet Middle School and High School have been evacuated this morning according to officials with the school district. The Cloquet Police Department has confirmed the cause of the evacuation was an odor of natural gas at the schools. Both the middle school and high school also had a two hour delay Thursday…
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz will be making his way into the Northland as part of the administration’s statewide education tour to highlight a new education proposal. The Governor is expected to host a listening session right away this morning at 9:15 a.m. at the Hibbing High School. Walz is then scheduled to speak at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School at…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The cleanup of the St. Louis River was in focus at University of Wisconsin-Superior. The college held a St. Louis River Summit that included experts on the topic of clean and safe water. Currently the Wisconsin DNR said that of their 77 cleanup tasks, they’re about halfway done. They added that collaborating with others at the Summit is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A safe ride van was stolen from The Break Room Bar early Sunday morning. The bar, located on East 4th Street, had the van stolen from their parking lot. “It offers us an ability to get our customers home safely, keep them as good customers so they don’t have to get a DWI and possibly hurt themselves…
DULUTH, Minn. – We Walk in Duluth advocacy group is sounding off about snow-covered sidewalks in the city. The group of pedestrians and concerned citizens met at Zeitgeist to talk about solutions and start a campaign only patronizing businesses that clear their sidewalks. “This winter I’ve spent a lot of time walking on the street because the sidewalks just aren’t…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College is launching a program to teach students how to make the farm-to-table process more sustainable. The program will feature a two acre farm, greenhouse space, and packaging facility on campus. Students will learn how to create more eco-friendly business practices when it comes to our food system between farmers and sellers. “How do we…
DULUTH, Minn. – For Christians seeking convenience, a West Duluth church offered a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service in their parking lot. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Grand Avenue wants everybody to receive ashes this Wednesday. For two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon, people could drive up, roll down their window, and order a personal prayer…
DULUTH, Minn.- A 23-year old man is charged with selling and manufacturing a drug that isn’t commonly seen in Minnesota. Police say DMT is a psychedelic drug, similar to LSD. It’s only been located by law enforcement in Minnesota three times in the last ten years. It’s more commonly found by law enforcement agencies on the West Coast. The suspect,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has put out a call for design ideas for a new city flag. But one local flag creator won’t submit his design. He doesn’t think the city’s process by committee will bring a better flag. Nicky Sunsdahl designed the ‘Tilt Town’ flag last summer. “That was kind of last year’s art project,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Churches across the Northland are renewing their faith during Ash Wednesday. St. Paul’s in Duluth held two services where members burned last year’s palms, signifying their mortality and dedication to Christ. The Pastor said that even though this has been a harsh winter, that hasn’t slowed the faith of his congregation. “Especially some of our elders, to be…
DULUTH, Minn. – Good news for Life House in Duluth. Construction has begun on a project to add a new annex to its current building. The addition will become the new home for the organization’s youth education and employment program. The building will have a state of the art classroom with the latest technology. It will also house a workshop…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Fire Department responded to a fire in a single family home on the 6400 block of Banks Avenue in the Village of Superior. The smoke alarm awoke all occupants and their pets, so they were able to get out safely, no one was hurt. However, a firefighter suffered a minor injury, crews say he is recovering…
DULUTH, Minn. – Snow mounds near intersections are reaching concerning heights and now drivers are speaking out. At almost every intersection in Duluth, snow mounds of different heights can be found. Many of them are blocking drivers’ views. Now when a driver approaches an intersection extra caution is often needed to stay safe and avoid accidents. “Its difficult to get…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday warned people not to use certain Claire’s makeup products after samples tested positive for asbestos, but the retailer disputed the findings. The Food and Drug Administraiton said it issued the warning because it said Claire’s refused to comply with its request for a recall, and that the agency doesn’t have the power…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in West Duluth for allegedly communicating with a child online for the purpose of a sexual relationship. Investigators from the Duluth Police Department Sex Crimes Abuse Neglect Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force made the arrest around 4:38 p.m. The man was taken into custody without incident. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing a psychedelic drug known as Dimethyltryptamine or “DMT”. Investigators with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension executed a search warrant on February 21 at a residence in Rice Lake. Authorities say a former resident of the home was believed to be manufacturing…
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)MADISON, Wis. – Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart is scheduled to speak in northwestern Wisconsin next week to help the region cope with a high-profile double homicide-kidnapping. Prosecutors have accused 21-year-old Jake Patterson of breaking into 13-year-old Jayme Closs’ home just outside Barron in October, killing her parents with a shotgun and abducting her. They say he held…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Future lottery jackpot winners in Minnesota could be shielded from unwanted attention under proposed legislation. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that a bill calling for a one-word change to state law would put Minnesota among a handful of states that allow lottery winners to keep their identities secret. The bill is set for review by the…
CABLE, Wisc. — The 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie is taking over the world famous American Birkebeiner trails this weekend on Saturday March 9th! Fat Bike riders can test their skills and endurance on the professionally groomed ski trails! THREE events to choose from this year; the 47K Big Fat, the 21K Chico and NEW in 2019, the un-timed 10K Tour-…
DULUTH, Minn. – Scientific research proves man’s best friend is able to help humans relieve stress, but what helps your furry friends calm down and relax? The staff at Ignite Vapor and Tobacco in Superior believe the answer is stocked on their store shelves. Staff member Timothy Frey frequently deals with helping his German Shepard, Dakota, relieve pain. “There are all…
LA POINTE, Wis. – A devastating early morning fire at the La Pointe Fire Department has completely destroyed the town’s fire hall according to the Town Administrator Lisa Potswald. Potswald said seven fire vehicles and two ambulances were lost in the fire that broke out around 3:00 a.m. Multiple departments including Red Cliff, Bayfield, Washburn, and the City of…
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HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Six candidates are now in the running for the St. Louis County Board District 5 special election. A two week candidate filing period ended yesterday for the vacated seat. The candidates are: Wayne Boucher Timothy Herstad Keith MacDonald Keith Musolf Kal Randa Robert “Bobby” Wagner The primary election will take place on May 14. The general election…
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Dollar Tree is closing up to 390 Family Dollar stores this year and rebranding about 200 others under the Dollar Tree name. The company closed 84 Family Dollar stores in the fourth quarter, 37 more than originally planned. The company has said that it will renovate at least 1,000 stores this year. Dollar Tree Inc., based…
