DULUTH, Minn. The 11th Annual KIA of Duluth Drag Race & Car Show is racing back to the streets of the Northland on Garfield Avenue. You’ll see more than 300 fast cars and about half of them will be part of drag races based on class. Anywhere from 5,000- 10,000 thousand fans will be around during the two-day event. A new year…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – When was the last time you stopped by the Superior Public Library to check out your favorite book? Well now you’ll have even more reasons to visit. After going through eight months of renovations, the Superior Public Library is showing off its new look. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by murals featuring Superior’s history….
DULUTH, Minn. – A popular sandwich shop is making its way to Duluth. Jersey Mike’s will be moving into Duluth’s Stone Ridge Shopping Center near Shopko and Cub Foods by the end of the year. The chain is known for treats like their variety of cheese steaks and their fresh baked bread. Categories: News, News – Latest News
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for lying to the FBI. The sentence was imposed Friday in federal court in Washington. He is the first former campaign aide to be sentenced in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Papadopoulos apologized for his actions, telling a judge that he…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – Chisholm teachers were presented with a “last and final” contract offer from the school board this week which they overwhelmingly rejected. In a statement released by the President of Education Minnesota-Chisholm and a teacher at Chisholm High School, Tim Provinzino says, ““As we’ve said before, we are ready to meet with the district any time, for as…
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) – About 1,300 dogs and roosters have been seized from a property in western Wisconsin after authorities say they uncovered evidence they were used in organized fighting. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says the animals were living in deplorable conditions. They say the dogs were tied to heavy chains and had injuries and scars associated with fights….
CLOQUET, Minn. — It’s that time of year again, FOOTBALL SEASON! Let’s kick it off with Brittney Merlot practicing with the Cloquet Lumberjacks high school football team, as they get ready to face Denfeld Friday night. See how she does running drills and kicking field goals in this week’s Active Adventures! Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Features, Minnesota, News, News –…
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the month of September, teal will help promote the conversation of awareness for ovarian cancer. According to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA), ovarian cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” because the symptoms are often easily overlooked until the disease has progressed to the advanced stages. MOCA has planned a weekend of inspiration to raise funds for…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – It’s time once again for Superior’s past to come to life as the Douglas County Historical Society is proud to present the 4th Annual Living History Walk Saturday, September 8. The event is taking place at Greenwood Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Talented re-enactors will be portraying real-life characters from the Twin Port’s past, and developing a connection with…
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 29-year-old male was airlifted to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale following a single motorcycle crash on Thursday evening. According to authorities the Kenny S. Forsman of Chisholm was traveling westbound on McNiven Road when he lost control of his bike and crashed. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chisholm Police Department,…
CRANE LAKE, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received a report just before 8:00 p.m. on Thursday regarding a boat accident with injuries in Crane Lake. St. Louis County Sheriff’s along with Crane Lake First Responders, Orr Fire and Ambulance Service, and Life Link Air Medical Service responded to 7123 Handberg Road where they found 73-year-old David W….
ELY, Minn. – Sean Giles Jr., 18, of Detroit, Michigan, who drowned in a lake in Ely over the Labor Day weekend, was a student at Vermilion Community College. The college’s provost released the following statement: Sean Giles Jr. from Detroit Michigan was a second year student athlete here at Vermilion. He was the recipient of multiple academic scholarships from the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police were investigating Thursday evening after a body was discovered near the Lakewalk in Canal Park. The unidentified person was found dead in the public bathrooms near the Endion Station, according to officer Mike Ceynowa, a Duluth police information officer. Very early on in the investigation Thursday night, authorities did not believe there was anything suspicious…
DULUTH, Minn. — A charge of second-degree murder has officially been handed down to the suspect in Duluth’s first homicide of 2018. Jamal Jackson, 25, of Duluth is accused of approaching Scott Pennington, 31, of Duluth outside of some bars on west First Street around 1 a.m. Saturday before shooting Pennington in the face as he stood on the sidewalk. Scott…
DULUTH, Minn. – The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) knows how to welcome the class of 2022. More than 500 freshman and transfer students were at the 2018 Opening School Convocation. Students also walked with alumni from the Heritage Club, which includes those who graduated 50 years ago. The convocation is an introduction to students as they begin a new…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lincoln Park families got to hang out and eat some good food at the Harrison Community Center on Thursday, all to take in books for children in need. Books like Clifford the Big Red Dog were collected for the Big Red Bookshelf (appropriately enough) by the Northern Expressions Arts Collective. Parents, children, and community volunteers gathered to share some…
DULUTH, Minn. – Life House staff say it feels great to be recognized with an award even though it came as a complete surprise. Life House in Duluth has a lot to brag about. It’s one of six top human service organizations in the state to receive the Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Award. “That’s really a big deal, just really…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A Democratic candidate for the governor’s race in Wisconsin was in Superior tonight. Tony Evers addressed future voters at Thirsty Pagan. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction was joined by his running mate Mandela Barnes and also by former longtime Senator Bob Jauch. “I know not everybody in this room voted for me, I’m not going to ask you to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The trial running, known as Imagine Canal Park, made another and its final change before things go back to normal at the end of September. In addition to the cross street in front of Little Angie’s, the parking lot across from Grandma’s restaurant was blocked off. In the lot, there is a sand box, tables and chairs and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Launch Properties, a development firm in Minneapolis, hosted a public open house in Duluth for neighborhood residents to come with questions and concerns about their newly proposed contracting area. The firm wants to change the South corner of Anderson Street and West Central Entrance, right across from MedExpress, into a neighborhood shopping center. The center would include a…
DULUTH, Minn.- With colder weather soon around the corner, some people are already getting into the holiday spirit. Bentleyville Tour of Lights is one of the biggest displays of Christmas lights in the United States. It’s going into its 15th year of showing and Nathan Bentley, the executive director of the display, is asking for help. The annual set up…
DULUTH, Minn.-Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is giving a pretty good excuse to eat some sweets guilt free. It’s the annual Fudge for Troops Campaign. For every piece of fudge you buy at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, one is sent over in a care package to our troops “We try to keep it local with the troops, it’s just something…
DULUTH, Minn.- A new upscale apartment building has broken ground in Duluth’s Central Hillside Community. The six-story building called “City View Flats” will be located at the corner of First Avenue West and Fourth Street across from the Steve O’Neil Apartments. A total of 96 units will be considered luxury market-rate apartments, ten units will be rent restricted Rent for a studio apartment will cost $1,145…
DULUTH, Minn.- While growing up many kids have their dream job picked out, but it can change over time. On Thursday, a childhood dream of working in dad’s profession came true. For 24 years and counting, Trevor Banks has been serving St. Louis County and with the clip of a badge, his son Tanner, is now a sheriff’s deputy just…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Another class action lawsuit has been filed against Husky Energy; this one by contract workers performing maintenance work at the Superior refinery at the time of the historic explosion in April. The civil lawsuit alleges that because of Husky’s negligence workers suffered significant injuries and emotional distress during the disaster. Seven contract workers employed by two outside…
Photo: Facebook/Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeCASS COUNTY, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fire in the City of Federal Dam just after 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning. When deputies and the Federal Dam Fire Department arrived on scene they found the Soo Line Bridge fully engulfed in fire. The bridge is currently closed to significant…
CINCINNATI (AP) – Police in Cincinnati say the suspect in a downtown shooting that left four dead and two wounded didn’t work for the bank where the gunfire took place. Police Lt. Steve Saunders says Fifth Third Bancorp says the man was not a current or past employee. The gunman was among the four who died. Two other people were…
Justin Schiles SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in a fatal ATV accident as Justin Schiles, 38, of Bass Lake. The crash happened Saturday about four miles north of Chippewa Trail in the town of Hayward. Schiles’ uncle, Jim Schiles, released the following statement to FOX 21: “Justin would do anything for anyone,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Vanilla Bean’s Chef Uriah Hefter creates a Spinach & Berry Salad paired with a hand crafted Carbonara! Delicious quick and easy dinner you can make at home or stop by and get at Vanilla Bean! Spinach & Berry Salad – $10 Fresh spinach, feta cheese, winter berries, almonds, poppy seed dressing (add grilled chicken – $4)….
(Photo: Elizabeth Robertson, The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)FLORENCE, N.J. (AP) – Authorities say they’ve opened a criminal investigation and executed a search warrant at the home of a New Jersey couple who raised $400,000 online for a homeless good Samaritan who now claims they mismanaged the cash. Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said Thursday he was confirming the investigation because…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Rotary Club begins its 33rd Annual Rose Sale Thursday, September 6. The sale will run through Thursday, October 4. Roses will be sold throughout the Duluth, Superior region for $20 dollars a dozen. The flowers will be available in red or multi-colored lollipop. Folks purchasing a bouquet of roses will also receive a complimentary coupon…
GORDON, Wisc. – Folks looking to enjoy the golf course and beautiful fall-like weather the Northland is experiencing have the chance to do so Sunday, September 9 in Gordon, Wisconsin. The Best Ball Golf Scramble will kick off at Forest Point Golf Course at 10:00 a.m. Participants will have until 2:00 to tee off. Food, drinks and prizes will also…
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Trump administration has lifted a roadblock to copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Minnesota. The Obama administration in 2016 withdrew around 234,000 acres of the Rainy River watershed near Ely from eligibility for mineral leasing pending further study, citing the potential threat to the Boundary Waters. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for parts of Minnesota hit by severe storms and flooding from June 15 to July 11. The declaration announced late Wednesday, which was requested by Gov. Mark Dayton , makes funding available to state, local and tribal governments and certain nonprofits for emergency work, repair or replacement of damaged facilities,…
KEEWATIN, Minn. – After months of negotiations, no deal has been reached between U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers union. Now, local unions are voting to authorize a strike. Monday, workers from the MinnTac mine in Mountain Iron voted unanimously to authorize a strike. Tuesday, workers at the KeeTac mine in Keewatin voted to do the same. If a strike…
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
BIWABIK TOWNSHIP, Minn. – One man is dead following a two vehicle crash that occurred in Biwabik Township late Wednesday night. According to Minnesota State patrol a Toyota Corolla was making a left hand turn onto Heritage Trail from eastbound highway 135 when a motorcycle going westbound on Highway 135 struck the passenger side of the Toyota as it made…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re looking for a new way to get active this fall, or just want to change up your current workout, you can do so for free at the Duluth YMCA this week. Now through Sunday the 9th, The “Y” is offering all of its services and programs to the public for free, no strings attached. That includes…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mary Ostazeski is known as Mrs.O and the kids love her. “She’s creative and she loves all of us,” said Lester Park Elementary School Student Grace Lyytinen. Mrs. O knew she wanted to be a teacher when she was in the fourth grade. Here she is as a student. “Then I started babysitting in my neighborhood, then…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you have two wheels and nowhere to go, Clyde Iron Works on Wednesday nights might be the place to be. Dozens of hogs of all types rode in for the “Ride to Clyde Bike Night” in Lincoln Park. Motorcycle diversity was the ideal outcome, to show that there’s more to motorcycles than just the Harley Davidson, according…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior (UWS) is buzzing with excitement as the Yellowjackets are back on campus. Many students have been waiting for the fall semester to begin. Even the students who come from a small town school and make the transition to a bigger campus like UWS. “Making connections with classmates and professors; kind of learning…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Those who are familiar with Two Harbors are no strangers to the construction that took over in June. Until now, traffic has had minimal problems flowing through the town, but the newest portion of the project calls for single-lane traffic to move in one way each direction, led by a flagger on the weekdays. Several acts are…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- A local resident of Two Harbors is capitalizing on the traffic being backed up through the city. Steven Schluneger has been in the business of selling knives for 22 years. Now that he’s winding down, he’s looking to get rid of leftover inventory and the construction traffic is turning out to be his new customer base. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- While you’re waiting for the fall colors now’s the perfect time to enjoy the rose garden in Duluth. Workers with the city of Duluth and volunteers have been hard at work all summer to keep the roses blooming into October. The caretakers are deadheading them, this is a process of cutting the roses helps keep them alive much…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week 8,500 students in the Duluth School District now have24-hour access to resources from the Duluth Public Library. City leaders and educators believe this Library Port program will spark interest in reading. Every student will have their own unique virtual card with easy an easy to remember code. “Our students will be able to access information and resources from the…
ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) – Autopsies indicate hypothermia and possibly drowning apparently caused the deaths of four Wisconsin family members kayaking on Lake Superior. Ashland County Sheriff Mick Brennan tells the Ashland Daily News that preliminary autopsy results indicate that 39-year-old Eric Fryman died of hypothermia while his three children, ages 3 to 9, died of hypothermia and possibly drowning. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College President Dr. Patrick Johns announced today that this will be his last academic year as the leader of Lake Superior College. Dr. Johns was named President of LSC in 2010 and has had a career in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System for 42 years. “It has been a privilege to serve in…
