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Morgan High School Comes Together at Reunion

The all class reunion had alumni from four decades come to Duluth this weekend.

DULUTH, Minn. – Old Morgan Park High School classmates returned to Duluth this weekend to reflect on their years and create new memories. Morgan Park held their 20th annual all class reunion on Sunday, bringing over 250 alums back to celebrate their school. The reunion included anyone that graduated from the classes of 1941 to 1982, which made the day…

Fall Frolic Raises Money For YMCA

This is the first year that funds from the annual raise are going directly back to the YMCA.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Runners and walkers of all ages stopped by the Y this morning for their annual Fall Frolic. The race consisted of a timed 5–K and a 1–mile fun run, and anyone was able to participate, no matter the experience level. The funds raised through the event this year goes directly back to the Y for their annual…

Skyline Spikes Out ALS

Bowling Alley Plays Spikeball For the First Time for ALS

DULUTH, Minn.- A new sport is beginning to sweep the Northland, and it’s helping raise money for a good cause. Skyline lanes had its inaugural “Spike Out ALS” Spikeball tournament on Sunday. Spikeball is a lot like volleyball, just with a smaller ball, four players, and a circular net on the ground. It’s been gaining popularity in recent years with college…

Golden Grand-Girls at Primrose

Take a Look at Some Great Grandparents on National Grandparents' Day

DULUTH, Minn.- Happy National Grandparents’ Day! And Minnesota grandparents are especially happy. According to Google search trends, Minnesota is the number one state where people are most grateful for their grandparents. Of course the most common form of gratitude is spoiling, which minnesota apparently does a lot to its grandparents. To find out more, we visited Primrose Retirement Community in…

Chicken Poop Bingo Drops On Lake Superior Harvest Fest

Locally Laid Company Brings Game to Duluth for the First Time

DULUTH, Minn.- A deuce full of fun is dropping at lake superior harvest fest. For the first time ever, chicken poop bingo has come to Duluth. For free, each human contestant gets a number, then waits and hopes for five minutes that one of the chicken players in the pen lays a number two on their number. Surprisingly, this game has…

Tribute to the Troops Banquet

Marshall School Gym Holds Banquet for Fallen Heroes' Families

DULUTH, Minn.- The Marshall School gym went red white and blue, as a tribute to the troops dinner and concert were held there. Just follow the stars and stripes balloons to the gymnasium, where the banquet hosted active duty soldiers, Vietnam veterans, and gold star families, many of whom lost husbands, wives, daughters, and sons. “I think he’d be really happy….

Duluth Drag Race Rages Down Garfield

11th Annual Kia of Duluth Drag Races and Car Show Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s time to get in your hot rods and rev up those engines, because the 11th Annual Kia of Duluth drag race and car show has taken over town again, going through Sunday. Hundreds showed up to watch those roadsters race. The engines roar, pulsating through the ground, up through everyone’s bodies. Those motors sound the alarm: it’s time…

Super Big Block Party Rocks Downtown Duluth

Annual outdoor concert is all about bringing the community together

DULUTH, Minn. – Downtown Duluth was rocking on Saturday night for the Super Big Block Party on East First Street. Red Herring Lounge owner and event producer, Bob Monahan, says the outdoor concert is all about bringing the community together around art and music. “Bringing next level artists to Duluth, people that maybe tour internationally, people that play massive festivals,…

Living History Walk Moves Through Douglas County’s Past

Actors portrayed real historical figures buried in Superior's Greenwood Cemetery

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Visitors took a tour through the past at the annual Living History Walk in Superior. The Greenwood Cemetery became a learning space featuring actors telling the stories of real people buried there. The event is put on by the Douglas County Historical Society. Their executive director tells us the Greenwood Cemetery has twenty thousand people buried in…

Stabbing in Superior Leaves One Man Hospitalized

Two were injured in the attack early Friday morning

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A man is hospitalized and another is injured after a stabbing in Superior early Friday morning. Just before 2 a.m., police responded to a local hotel where two men reported that they had been attacked in the area of Belknap Street and Poplar Avenue about an hour before. One man suffered minor injuries and the other was…

Tim Walz Visits Northland

Walz Stops by Grant Community Center to talk Education

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s Grant Recreation Center got a visit from DFL gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz on Friday. Walz met with the Duluth Community Schools Collaborative to discuss education concerns. “I think it’s just great for Tim to come visit and see what’s happening in our schools,” said DCSC Board Chair Bernie Burnham. “And understand the importance of community schools, and…

City and County Fights Back Against Aquatic Invasive Species

St. Louis county invests in protecting their waterways

DULUTH, Minn.- The fight against aquatic invasive species continues as local officials in technology stop their spread. Duluth’s first CD3 Station, a waterless and free boat cleaning system, was unveiled on the Munger Landing entrance of the St. Louis River. The system includes user-friendly tools to use on boats out of the water to stop the spread of invasive species…

Young Gardeners Show Fruits of Their Labor at Hills Harvest Fest

About 100 teens and young adults from the Hills worked together to harvest and grow their own food.

DULUTH, Minn. – Because of privacy laws we aren’t able to show you the faces of the young people who are at the center of Hills Harvest Fest, but their work was proudly on display. You can see it but if only you could taste the food from the 20th Annual Hills Harvest Fest, you’d be in for a treat. The Hills…

Grandma’s Minnesota Mile Invites Elites and Beginners to Compete in Race

The Minnesota Mile is an introductory race for those interested in running.

  DULUTH, Minn.- Training for Grandma’s Marathon can happen in plenty of different ways, like running in introductory races like the Minnesota Mile. This was the Minnesota Mile’s 12th year and it hosted 500 athletes down Skyline Parkway, a record number of participants for the introductory event. The race was separated into different levels, the first being an open community…

Inline Marathon Moves Finish Line

Finish Line and Expo Move to DECC

DULUTH, Minn.- The largest inline marathon in North America is going through some big changes this year. The finish line at the 23rd Annual Northshore Inline Marathon will be moved 900 feet back along the course to the bay-side of the DECC, due to the Minnesota slip and sea wall construction project going on there. It was previously in front of…

Pete Stauber’s Email Controversy

8th District County Commissioner Found Emailing GOP Group from County Email Address

DULUTH, Minn.- Tension and skepticism is high as Republican Congressional Candidate and St. Louis County Commissioner Pete Stauber has been accused of violating a county policy, by emailing a GOP group using his government email address. Now, some Democrats say they want answers. “It’s clear that Pete Stauber thinks that he has one set of rules, for himself, and one set…

Duluth Drag Race & Car Show

Anywhere from 5,000- 10,000 thousand fans will be around during the two-day event.

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 Library Grand Reopening

The Superior Public Library has about 150 thousand items including books, DVDs and CDs.

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….

Jersey Mike’s Coming to Duluth

It is Expected to Open by the end of the Year

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

Trump Aide Papadopoulos Gets 14 Days in Prison

Defense Lawyers Asked for Probation

(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 Teachers Union to File Unfair Labor Practice Against District

The "Last and Final" Contract Offer was Rejected

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…

About 1,300 Dogs, Roosters Seized in Western Wisconsin

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….

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Brittney Merlot Attends Football Practice With The Cloquet Lumberjakcs In This Week's Active Adventures!

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 –…

Teal Promotes Talks of Ovarian Cancer Awareness this Month

Throughout the Month of September, Northlanders are Raising Awareness of Ovarian Cancer

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…

Walk Through History this Saturday in Superior

The Douglas County Historical Society is Presenting the 4th Annual Living History Walking Tour

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…

One Injured in Balkan Township Motorcycle Crash

The Extent of his Injuries is Unknown

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,…

Two Injured in Boating Accident

Neither Party Were Wearning Life Jackets

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….

Drowning Victim Was Student At Vermilion Community College

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…

Body Discovered Near Lakewalk

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…

Homicide Suspect Bragged About ‘Being Strapped’ Before Downtown Duluth Shooting

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…

St. Scholastica Welcomes the Class of 2022

Students were advised to join clubs, make new friends and get out of their comfort zones.

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…

Potluck for Books

Community Event in Lincoln Park to Collect Books

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…

Life House Earns Top Award For Commitment to Homeless Youth

Within the last year Life House has helped more than 800 young people in at least one of its programs and housed 58 teens and young adults in the housing units.

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…

Evers Stops in Superior

DFL WI Governor Candidate Talks at Thirsty Pagan

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…

“Imagine Canal Park” Invites You for Music and Fun Through the Rest of the Month

The city is utilizing the space it has while they can.

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…

Twin Cities Developer Releases Plans for Proposed Neighborhood Retail Center

An open house for nearby residents to ask questions hopefully cleared things up.

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…

Bentleyville Tour of Lights is Already Setting Up for Christmas, and They Need Your Help

Volunteers to help set up Duluth's largest holiday event are needed!

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…

Candy Store Helping Your Sweet Tooth and the Troops

The annual Fudge for Troops campaign sells 600 pounds in Duluth alone.

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…

Apartment Complex Coming to Duluth Central Hillside Community

The six-story building called "City View Flats" will be located at the corner of First Avenue West and Fourth Street

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…

Newly Pinned Duluth Sheriff’s Deputy Follows Father’s Footsteps

Eight sheriff's deputies and 14 correctional officers took an oath to serve during the ceremony.

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…

Lawsuit Filed Against Husky Energy by Contract Workers

The workers allege they heard a knocking noise prior to the explosion but were told to return to work

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…

Soo Line Bridge Closed due to Fire Damage

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…

Four Dead in Cincinnati Bank Shooting

The Gunman is Deaceased

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…

Victim Identified In Fatal ATV Accident

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,…

Make Your Own Spinach Berry Salad & Carbonara!

Cooking Connection With Vanilla Bean & Brittney Merlot

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)….

Couple who Raised Funds for Homeless man Being Investigated

Authorities Searched the Couples Home on Thursday

(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…

33rd Annual Duluth Rotary Rose Sale Starts Today

The 33rd Annual Rotary Rose Sale will Benefit the Northland Community

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…

Golf Scramble to Benefit Gordon Good Neighbor Days

The Golf Scramble is Happening Sunday, September 9

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…