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Two Harbors Receives $5.6 Million Loan for Electric Grid Improvements

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Rick Nolan announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Cooperative Light and Power Association of Lake County a $5.6 million loan for infrastructure improvements. “This investment will strengthen the Northland’s economy for years to come,” Klobuchar said. “Projects like this not only boost the economy, but…

Ventura Visits Walz for pep Talk, pot Legalization Push

Walz has Expressed his Support for Legalization in the Past

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s Gov.-elect Tim Walz is calling on one of his predecessors for some advice. Walz met with former Gov. Jesse Ventura at the Capitol on Tuesday. Ventura says the newly elected Democrat called him shortly after last week’s election to request a meeting. The former professional wrestler-turned politician served a single term as governor and has…

U.S. Steel Ratifies new Four Year Agreements With Steelworkers

PITTSBURGH, PA – United States Steel Corporation announced the ratification of a new four year collective bargaining agreement by the United Steelworkers on Tuesday. The new agreements cover approximately 14,000 USW-represented employees and takes effect immediately. “We believe these four-year agreements are fair and in the best long-term interest of all of our stakeholders. We are pleased to have reached…

Dierks Bentley Coming to AMSOIL Arena in March

Tickets go on Sale November 16

DULUTH, Minn. – Country crooner Dierks Bentley is making a stop in Duluth for his Burning Man tour in March. Bentley along with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and Hot County Knights will visit the Northland on Friday March 8 at the AMSOIL Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 16 at 11:00 a.m. and range from $34.75 to…

Juul Halts Store Sales of Some Flavored E-Cigarettes

The Company is Closing its Facebook and Instagram Accounts

NEW YORK – The nation’s leading e-cigarette maker says it has halted store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids. The announcement Tuesday by Juul Labs Inc. comes ahead of an expected government crackdown on underage sales of e-cigs. Juul said it has stopped filling store orders for its mango, fruit, creme and cucumber pods but not menthol…

New Type of Police Officer for Duluth

The City Council Could Vote Tonight

DULUTH, Minn. – The city council could vote tonight on adding a new type of police officer for Duluth. The police department wants to create a new position called a ‘lateral police officer’ to help the department avoid employee shortages in the future. The position would allow for them to hire an experienced police officer from another force which means…

City Council to Vote on Grant for Brighton Beach Road Reconstruction

The City Would Provide Matching Money

DULUTH, Minn. – The City Council will vote tonight on applying for a grant from the DNR for approximately $1.6 million for the Bright Beach Road which has been damaged by multiple storms over the last few years. If the city gets funding the road would be relocated above the high wave impact zone reducing the amount of damage it…

Fourth Annual Christmas Lighting Challenge

Voting Begins November 30

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re in the holiday spirit chances are you could win a big prize this season. Registration is now open for the fourth annual Christmas Lighting Challenge. A Sweet Event and Bentleyville are hosting the contest once again. Families and business owners in the Northland are welcome to register their display online this year. The first 20…

Eveleth-Gilbert Schools Closed Citing Heating Issues

They Hope to be Open on Thursday

EVELETH, Minn. – All Eveleth-Gilbert Schools are closed November 13 and November 14 due to issues with the schools heating system. The message on the school website reads: “Due to issues with our heating system, all Eveleth-Gilbert Schools will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday while repairs are being done. That’s Tuesday November 13th and Wednesday November 14th. We are hoping…

Ex-Police Chief Killed in Apparent Hunting Accident

A Stray Bullet Struck his Vehicle

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an apparent hunting accident that killed a former police chief. Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander says a preliminary autopsy indicates 53-year-old Jay Clayton Nelson died of a gunshot wound. Glander confirms to KFGO Radio that Nelson was former police chief of Lake Park,…

Fire Engulfs Zup’s Market In Cook

Courtesy of Northland FireWire COOK, Minn.  – Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at the Zup’s Food Market in Cook Monday around 8:30 p.m. Smoke could be seen pouring from the family owned business on Highway 53 in a video posted on Facebook by the Northland FireWire.  At one point, large flames were also seen shooting out of the building….

UW-Stevens Point Reduces Number of Majors cut

The School Originally Proposed Eliminating 13 Majors

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point officials have reduced the number of majors slated for elimination by more than half. The school in March proposed eliminating 13 programs to help cope with a projected $4.5 million budget deficit over two years. University officials announced Monday that they’ve modified the proposal to cut six majors, including French, German, geoscience,…

Sunset Bar & Grill Closes Its Restaurant ‘Indefinitely’

FacebookDULUTH, Minn. – The Sunset Bar & Grill announced on Facebook Sunday that the restaurant portion of its business would close”indefinitely” Nov. 12. Management says the bar, however, will remain open for limited hours between 4-8 p.m., while the Bottle Shoppe continue operations as normal from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m….

Driver Injured in Duluth Rollover Crash

Authorities Continue to Investigate the Incident

Twitter: Duluth Police DepartmentDULUTH, Minn. – A driver was injured in a roll over crash that took place Sunday evening in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood. According to authorities the accident happened on 6th Avenue east and 7th Street with police notifying the public of the incident at 5:16 p.m. The driver sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash. The Duluth…

DNR Won’t Release Records, Says ‘Humans Make Mistakes’

The Employee's Name and Division Were Redacted

MADISON, Wis. – The state Department of Natural Resources is refusing to release records detailing allegations an agency employee harassed female co-workers, saying human beings make mistakes. The Associated Press obtained a March 2018 disciplinary letter informing a DNR employee that he or she would be suspended for a day in April. According to the letter, the employee became drunk…

Downtown Duluth Storefront Window Display and Lighting Contest Starts Monday

DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning Monday morning red curtains will be installed in the storefronts of 18 businesses throughout Duluth’s downtown marking the annual Storefront Window Display and Lighting Contest. This is the 12th year the Greater Downtown Council has put on the event which allows downtown residents, employees and visitors to vote for their favorite holiday window display and become…