CLOQUET, Minn.- Spring has sprung, which means the crew at Gordy’s Hi–Hat in Cloquet is just about ready to open up for the season. This will be the 59th year of business for the family owned burger and shake restaurant. Gordy’s family said customers shouldn’t expect anything out of the ordinary this season. The restaurant is sticking to the same,…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin announced Monday that his office has expanded its civil case against drug companies implicated in the opioid epidemic. In a recent press release, County Attorney Rubin says the new complaint expands St. Louis County’s case in three ways: First, it adds state-law claims against more manufacturer defendants, including companies…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are investigating a stabbing in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Police were called to 28th Avenue West and 4th Street Sunday afternoon to a report of a person with a gun. When officers arrived on scene they found a man with a stab wound that appeared to have been caused by a box cutter. Officers also…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new shuttle service is coming to Duluth this summer to offer low cost trips from the Duluth airport to MSP. The new bus service is called Landline and they plan to start shuttling passengers in June. Landline has partnered with an airline to offer passengers tickets from Duluth to MSP. $9 fares are available right now…
DULUTH, Minn. – Shopko has announced they will be closing all of their remaining store locations by June 16. The company says additional store closings include Ely, Moose Lake, Two Harbors, Aitkin, Spooner, and the Duluth location at 801 West Central Entrance. Officials with Shopko say there are approximately 30-40 people employed at the Duluth store. “This is not the…
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MADISON, Wis. – Republican lawmakers are introducing a bill that would allow some first-time drunken drivers to ask judges to erase their record. Sen. Andre Jacque and Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt’s proposal would allow first-timers to petition for expungement if they didn’t cause an injury and their blood alcohol content was less than 0.15 percent. They also would have to drive…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra is proud to partner with seven local breweries and taprooms to bring “Beerthoven” to the community. Beerthoven will kick off Thursday, March 21 at Duluth Cider from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy a performance by DSSO musicians, enter to win prizes, score some ticket vouchers to…
(AP) MADISON, Wis. – Foxconn Technology Group says its manufacturing facility in Wisconsin will be producing liquid crystal display screens by the end of 2020, with construction starting later this year. The news Monday comes after worldwide electronics manufacturing leader sent mixed signals earlier this year about whether it planned to suspend work in Wisconsin. The Taiwan-based Foxconn in February…
CLOQUET, Minn. – March 20 not only marks the first day of spring, it also marks the opening day for the beloved Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet. Gordy’s will open for its 59th season on Wednesday with doors opening at 10:00 a.m.. The first 30 customers will receive a free Gordy’s t-shirt. Gordy’s first opened in 1960. For the past 59…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors Community Radio is preparing to host its 5th annual Cabin Fever Reliever featuring live music and entertainment. The community event is happening Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the Two Harbors High School Auditorium. This year’s event will showcase music and storytelling, with featured guest Charlie Parr, a blues and folk musician from…
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(AP Photo/Nati Harnik) (AP) – Some residents are still out of their homes and roads are closed throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota due to severe flooding. But, forecasters say drier weather this week should give cresting rivers and streams a chance to recede. Shelters at a church in Fond du Lac County and at Preble High School in Green Bay remain…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth City Councilor announced he will be running for another term. Noah Hobbs is currently the Council President and fills the seat of “At Large City Councilor.” Hobbs says he has played a significant role in reducing red tape for our local entrepreneurs; enhancing our public safety services and bringing rideshare options to the city. In…
MILWAUKEE – Cash bond is set at $1 million for a 34-year-old man accused of killing a missing girl’s mother in Milwaukee. Dariaz Higgins appeared in court Sunday on charges including first-degree intentional homicide. Higgins is accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Sierra Robinson and wounding another woman last week. Higgins is the father of 2-year-old Noelani Robinson. Authorities say a…
DULUTH, Minn.- This St. Patrick Day, Lake Superior Zoo celebrated green in another way. With frogs. The zoo celebrated World Frog Day, which officially falls on Wednesday, March 20th. Guests came and met Pickle the Bullfrog, and other frog species. According to Zookeepers, many don’t know that frogs are indicator species, meaning that a population of frogs in an area…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Irish jig is a longstanding tradition, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. But in Superior, another type of fancy footwork has become a St. Patty’s Day tradition for many families. Rollerskating at World of Wheels’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party. Not only will you escape a pinch, wearing green here also gets you a free light stick to wear…
DULUTH, Minn.- Taking a break from just Irish culture this St. Patrick’s Day, the Norton Park United Methodist Church celebrated food from all cultures. Their “Tastes Around the World” cook-off featured 15 different dishes from Italian, Asian, Swedish and German cultures, all competing to win the trophy. The competition was a fundraiser for the church and for the CHUM food…
DULUTH, Minn.-A birthday bash Bach for the second time to celebrate 300 years of life and music from composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The Cathedral of Our Lady Rosary hosted the American Guild of Organists’ Arrowhead Chapter for their 2nd annual recital ‘Bach Among Friends.’ The program showcased music composed by Bach in honor of his birthday coming up on the 31st….
DULUTH, Minn.- Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit- Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To many, St. Patrick’s Day is another excuse to dress up and drink. “Kind of a sad parody of Irish culture, really,” Gaeltacht Duluth founder John McLoughlin said. But some Northlanders enjoy the traditions that come with the day. “They make it family friendly here– less about just drinking…
DULUTH, Minn.- Today, more than five thousand women packed the DECC for the Duluth Women’s Expo. 120 exhibitors gave women of the Northland options on travel, home improvement, health, and beauty. And it wasn’t just the expo that was going on today. The Womenrock Breast Cancer Awareness Event and fundraiser was also happening today at the DECC. Vice President of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Many Northlanders began their day at Hermantown Middle School lined up for the 6th annual Saint Fennessy 4K. “Just starting sometimes is all it takes… And then you’re on your way,” Grandma’s Marathon executive director Shane Bauer said. The annual run was a good excuse to dress up for the holiday, but it was also the start of a…
DULUTH, Minn.- You may have noticed the signs along I-35 threatening to steal your ‘pot–o–gold’to remind those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with alcohol not to drink and drive. Many bars in the area are offering ways for people to get home safely like free taxi services and deals on rides in addition to their drink specials. “We’ve pulled people out of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is beginning in the Northland. The season was celebrated today at the 25th Annual Bock Fest at Fitgers. The event has grown from a small group to nearly a thousand people enjoying themselves with beer and friends. The German word ‘Bock’ means goat and at the festival they celebrated the traditional way with goat heads. Mall Manager…
DULUTH, Minn.- Not many celebrations can shut down a whole state highway. But then again, not many celebrations are quite like St. Urho’s Day. The festival stems from a folktale made in Virginia, MN in the 1950s. “I think it was the season of like growing grapes and there were like grasshoppers or something,” wondered one St. Urho attendee. “It’s about…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The nationwide search for a missing two-year-old girl has come to a tragic end. Authorities believe the body of a child found near Austin, Minnesota Friday is Noelani Robinson. The child went missing in Milwaukee Monday, when her father allegedly killed her mother and abducted her. Police arrested the father Wednesday and used information he provided to…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s never too cold for ice cream. And now, Duluth’s second T-Icy Roll Ice Cream shop is open on Superior Street. The Thai Hibachi ice cream place is hoping the success they had at their West Duluth location can continue in Downtown. Manger Michelle Lin says “I think that downtown maybe in the summertime will be more busy…
BARRON, Wis. – Hundreds of people came to Barron, Wisconsin five months after 13-year-old Jayme Closs disappeared from her home. The message was about healing and it was delivered with somebody who knows all about that. Sixteen years ago, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home when she was just one year older than Jayme. She was held captive for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Emotionally heartbroken by the tragedy in New Zealand, Muslims and Non–Muslims are standing in solidarity. Community groups from around Duluth stood with signs outside the Islamic Center of the Twin Ports to show support for the local Islamic community in Duluth. “Tears came to my eyes for the support we got here. We felt so lucky to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fire fighters are preparing themselves for challenges they may face on the job. A brisk Friday afternoon, but fire trainees were feeling the heat. “We’re trying to take firefighting out of the classroom, put it down here into buildings where we can make it repetitive and relevant,” lead burn instructor Damon Laurion said. Lake Superior College students and firefighter…
DULUTH, Minn. – About a 100 healthcare providers attended a conference in Duluth to build skills on how to handle trauma before a patient can be taken a hospital. Health professionals presented case by case scenarios of time critical illnesses or injuries such as heart attacks and strokes. The group also learned strategies for patient management and the importance of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The warming and cooling trend here in the Northland has led to ice build up in many spots. There are steps you can take to help avoid slipping, says a local medical profssional. “Walking like a penguin so to speak with your weight a little forward and your feet spread out a little bit taking steps cautious…
DULUTH, Minn. – Police teams from Minnesota and Canada are competing in the annual Lawmen Hockey tournament at Heritage Hockey Center. Teams in the Lawmen tournament compete for bragging rights and to raise money for a great cause that helps families with ill children in the Duluth area. “I think the Duluth Police Department has realized that the northern lights…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday during lent is a popular time for fried fish. Bridgeman’s in Duluth is a Minnesota institution and serves up fried walleye every Wednesday and Friday year round. “Some of these people become almost like family and I’m not just saying that to say it they really do I’ve seen a lot of people come and go…
DULUTH, Minn. – On this date in 1982 the Damiano Center served its first meal in Duluth. Today, they celebrate their 37th anniversary. The community kitchen celebrated by sharing a delicious lunch with visitors. The Damiano center was founded as a temporary soup kitchen during a deep recession. Now it’s the largest emergency meal provider in Northeastern Minnesota and also…
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency across Wisconsin as heavy rain and melting snow flood roads, fields and communities. Evers issued the declaration in an executive order Friday afternoon. The order directs all state agencies to assist with response and recovery and authorizes Maj. General Donald Dunbar to activate Wisconsin National Guard units as…
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on Friday, overruling Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding. Flanked by law enforcement officials as well as the parents of children killed by people in the country illegally, Trump maintained that he is not through fighting for his signature campaign…
LE SUEUR, Minn. – No major injuries were reported after a Union Pacific Railroad train derailed in Le Sueur County, but two crew members were taken to the hospital as a precaution. KEYC-TV reports the train derailed Friday morning about 2 miles south of Le Sueur. Authorities say one locomotive and 12 rail cars left the tracks. The cause of…
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee’s police chief says authorities are asking for help “from the entire nation” to find a missing 2-year-old girl after a man was arrested on suspicion of killing her mother. Chief Alfonso Morales says Dariaz Higgins has been providing police with information on the whereabouts of his daughter, Noelani Robinson, but it has “proven to be untrue.” Higgins…
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DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot gets us in a personal training session at the gym! Why? Because it’s sloppy, slushy and icy outside and Spring is days away! So that means, summer will be here before you know it! Start to get that beach body going now! Break down the fear barriers and…
DULUTH, Minn. – 78-year-old Hellen Marie Goods was located outside, in the area of 800 West Skyline, deceased. The Duluth Police Department says this is an active investigation and no further information is available. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is gearing up to host the 11th Annual Duluth Women’s Expo Saturday, March 16, 2019. The show will run one day only, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thousands of women from throughout the region are set to attend the expo with more than 100 vendors, a fashion show, shopping, sampling, a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police have issued an arrest warrant for the suspect in the Wednesday morning home robbery and assault. According to police, the warrant is issued for 18-year old Christian Hamzah Coleman for three counts of first-degree aiding and abetting burglary, first-degree aiding and abetting criminal sexual conduct, aiding and abetting kidnapping, and four counts of aiding and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota House has voted to ban vaping from bars, restaurants and workplaces statewide. The House approved the ban 100-25 Thursday in a move aimed partly at reversing the growing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people. The bill would restrict the use of e-cigarettes wherever tobacco smoking is currently banned under the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air…
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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.” One man was arrested and charged with murder in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist attack. Police also defused explosive devices in a…
MADISON, Wis. – Beto O’Rourke is coming to Wisconsin this weekend in an early campaign stop after launching his presidential bid in neighboring Iowa. O’Rourke was slated to appear Sunday at a coffee shop in Madison, the liberal capital city of Wisconsin. It will be O’Rourke’s second visit to the overwhelmingly Democratic city in a month. He met with University…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Residents of Cloquet can expect new additions to the city within the month. Aldi’s food market and Members’s Cooperative Credit Union re finishing up interior construction and are on track to open off highway 33 in mid–April. Additionally, the community anticipated White Pine Complex and Cloquet Middle School Apartment projects are hopeful to finish construction by December. “Both…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- 2019 marks an anniversary- 100 years since the Douglas County Courthouse was built. The courthouse is noted for its interior columns and marble walls. At the time construction, the project cost just over half a million dollars. It was officially added to the national register of historic buildings in March of 1982. “This is such a beautiful building it…
