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Police: Attacks in Spain are Linked, Took Long Time to Plan

August 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

Candles and bunches of flowers placed by people rest on the ground in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 (AP | Francisco Seco) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – The back-to-back vehicle attacks in Barcelona and a nearby resort had been planned for a long time by an Islamic terrorist cell – and could have been far deadlier had its…

Minnesota Releases Review on Enbridge Line 3

August 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Garret Ellison | MLive)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota regulators have released the final environmental review of Enbridge Energy’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 oil pipeline, which carries Canadian crude across northern Minnesota to Wisconsin. The document has been updated since the draft was released for public comment in May. Changes include additional discussion of the socio-economic impacts of the…

‘Light and Low’ at Gary New Duluth Recreation Center

FOX 21's William Seay Caught Up With the Organizer's of Duluth YMCA's Light and Low Fitness Program

August 18, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay caught up with the coordinators of ‘Light and Low,’ a program put together by the Duluth YMCA. The program takes place at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center. Participants have the chance to work on increasing mobility, balance, range of movement, strength and conditioning by using light free weights,…

Hundreds Expected for Annual Jefferson Street Block Party

The Event Runs From 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19

August 18, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 26th Annual Jefferson Street Block Party in Duluth will bring hundreds of neighbors together once again this Saturday, August 19 from 2:00 to 5:00p.m on the 1600 block of Jefferson Street. The party will showcase live music from Lyz Jaakola’s project #theindianheadband, which provides a danceable mix of rock and roll, ska, funk and traditional Anishinaabe…

Mobile Pantry Comes to Cloquet

Second Harvest Will Run the Pantry Monthly

August 17, 2017

Greg Chandler,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Carlton County residents lined up at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on a rainy Thursday morning, waiting for the county’s first mobile food pantry to open. “This is a great opportunity for people who need a little bit of food to come grab some,” said Rachel Johnston, who visited the pantry Thursday. Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank…

Cosplay Costumes On Display

Duluth Library Hosts Cosplayers

August 17, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn. – All sorts of characters made their way to the Duluth Public Library Thursday afternoon. Cosplayers had their chance to dress up to the nines as princesses, pirates, ninjas and many other characters. One princess we talked to says that events like today’s gives her a chance to see people she hasn’t seen in a while. “Me and…

Weekend Spotlight: Aug. 18-19

August 17, 2017

Dan Hanger,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, Weekend Spotlight

Time Capsule Celebration In Virginia, MN

Artifacts Seen For First Time In 50 Years

August 17, 2017

Joey Norton,

Virginia, Minn. At this time 50 years ago the City of Virginia, MN was having a 5 day party, the Diamond Day Celebration. They were also celebrating 75 years as a city by putting cool stuff in the ground. Wednesday, Virginia residents went back in time to open something they haven’t seen in years. Residents that celebrated on that day…

Firefighters Battle Flames at Abandoned Duluth Church

The exact cause of the fire is under investigation

August 17, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday evening the Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to the 900 block of East Third Street on reports of a structure fire at an abandoned church. Upon arrival, crews witnessed heavy fire on the main floor of the former Crown Christian Family Church on the city’s East Hillside. At one point flames could…

Castle Danger Celebrates 6 Years

Cheers To The Years - This Weekend At The Brewery In Two Harbors!

August 17, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Kegs are tapped in celebration of Castle Dangers 6 Year Anniversary this weekend. They are celebrating their success with live music, food trucks, lawn games, raffles and of course, drinking their dangerously good beer with friends. “It’s been the longest six years and the shortest six years that the brewery and I can imagine. When we…

Carlton County Fair Opens

This Year's Fair is the 127th

August 17, 2017

Greg Chandler,

BARNUM, Minn. – The 127th Carlton County fair is open. Between Thursday and Sunday, fair–goers can check out the best livestock the county has to offer, while also enjoying rides, and of course fair food. Organizers say this is the best time of year. “The only sad thing is it’s the end of summer,” said Allysha Sample, Fair Manager. “It’s…

Lake County Fair Kicks Off Despite Rainy Weather

Dozens Put Their Talent to Work in the 4-H Exhibits Thursday

August 17, 2017

Brett Scott,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Despite the cold, rainy weather we’re experiencing in the Northland, it isn’t stopping one community from coming together to celebrate their annual county fair. The Lake County Fair is celebrating their 109th season. Thursday, rain kept most of the rides from operating but didn’t stop the barnyard animals for getting ready to be judged in various…

New Accreditation for FDLTCC

College is Only School in U.S. Accredited by WINHEC

August 17, 2017

Greg Chandler,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is celebrating a new accreditation. FDLTCC was recently accredited by the World Indigenous Nations Higher Educatiuon Consortium (WINHEC). The accreditation lasts 10 years and makes the college a full voting member of the WINHEC. Fond du Lac is the only college in the United States accredited by the WINHEC. Categories:…

Citizens’ Police Academy Being Hosted by Superior Police Department

Registration Still Open

August 17, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department is looking for residents to take part in their Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy focuses on teaching community members all about what the police do through a variety of classes including having a ride along. The program also aims to put police in a more positive light. “The biggest thing citizens take away…

BBQ Held for Law Enforcement

Chris Jensen is a Memory Care Facility

August 17, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation hosted a BBQ for law enforcement and first responders. Representatives there told us it’s a good way to get know all the heroes who help that organization in so many ways. Most of the time, authorities are there for some very serious matters, and the people that work there don’t get to…

Minnesota DWI Courts Aiming to Reduce Drunk Driving

Extra Enforcement on Minnesota roads Aug. 18 - Sept. 3

August 17, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Extra DWI enforcement on Minnesota roads begins Friday, Aug. 18, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. More than 300 law enforcement agencies will be putting extra enforcement on the roads from Aug. 18 to Sept. 3. As part of a broader effort to protect Minnesotans from the dangers of drunk…

Electrical Fire on Baxter Avenue in Superior

August 17, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, crews responded to a possible structure fire in the 800 block of Baxter Avenue, according to the Superior Fire Department. Initial reports indicated there was light smoke visible from the back of a two-story, single family home. Crews confirmed this as they arrived on scene, and found a working fire in…

Miller Hill Mall Prepares for Back-to-School Shopping

Fashion Trends are on the Minds of Many as School Inches Closer for Northland Students

August 17, 2017

Brett Scott,

Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest News Tags: back-to-school, Brett Scott, Clothes, Consumer, Fashion, Miller Hill Mall, Money, school, shopping, Simon

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $510 Million, 8th Largest

August 17, 2017

The Associated Press,

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $510 million, making it one of the largest in U.S. history. No one matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing, so the national lottery game will continue to grow ahead of the next drawing Saturday night. At $510 million, the drawing would be the eighth largest…

Wisconsin Assembly Set to Approve $3 Billion for Foxconn

August 17, 2017

The Associated Press,

The Assembly Committee on Jobs and Economy meets about the incentive deal for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, Thursday, Aug. 3, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. (AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Assembly planned to approve a $3 billion tax break Thursday for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group to build a massive display panel factory in the state, a…

Tree Removal Project Begins Aug. 22 in Duluth

August 17, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin removing dead and dying trees and branches at several locations in Duluth. The project will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and is expected to be completed by Thursday, Aug. 24. Crews will be out between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This work will require temporary, single lane closures at: Southbound…

Level III Offender Moving into Lincoln Park Neighborhood

August 17, 2017

Site Staff,

James Redd DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender who is moving into the Duluth area. James Demetrius Redd, 44, will be relocating into the vicinity of North 22nd Avenue West and 2nd Street West in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth. Redd is described as a black male, 5’6″,…

Lead Glensheen Investigator, Gary Waller, Dies at Age 72

JAN. 4, 1945 - AUG. 15, 2017

August 17, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Gary WallerPhoto: St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Gary Waller, who led the investigation of the Glensheen murders in 1977, and later served as St. Louis County Sheriff has died, according to an obituary. Waller, 72, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at his home, according to the obituary. Waller dedicated his life to law enforcement. He…

Van Plows into Crowd in Barcelona; Police View it as Terror

DEATH TOLL RISES TO 13

August 17, 2017

The Associated Press,

An injured person is treated in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, after a white van jumped the sidewalk in the historic Las Ramblas district, crashing into a summer crowd of residents and tourists and injuring several people and killing 13, police said. (AP) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A white van jumped the sidewalk Thursday in Barcelona’s historic Las Ramblas…

Minnesota Minimum Wage Increases Jan 1

August 17, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will increase on Jan. 1, 2018, according to the state Department of Labor and Industry. Minimum wage rates as of Jan. 1 will increase from $9.50 to $9.65 an hour for large employers, and from $7.50 to $7.87 for other state minimum wages. The rate increase is to adjust for inflation. “In 2014,…

Annual Bubble Festival Returns Sunday

Duluth Children's Museum Hosts 9th Annual Bubble Festival

August 17, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend bubbles will be filling the air as the 9th Annual Bubble Festival Kicks off. It’s taking place on Sunday, August 20 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Clyde Park. Clyde Park is located at 29th Ave. W. and Michigan St. At the festival, there will be a bubble so large kids can stand inside it,…

Lucky’s 13 Pub Cooks up “Minnesota Extreme Burger”

Cooking Connection: Lucky's 13 Pub

August 17, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Cooking Connection we’re heading into the kitchen with Lucky’s 13 Pub. The Minnesota Extreme Burger was cooked up by kitchen staff. The burger is made of beef and pork with blueberries, wild rice and maple syrup mixed in. The burger is topped with lettuce, tomatoes and a raspberry aoli. Lucky’s 13 Pub is located…

Human Remains Found in Remote Wooded Area of St. Louis County

Investigators Still Working on Identification of Person

August 17, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.- The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that human remains have been found in a remote wooded area southwest of Lake Kabetogama. The remains were found by a wildlife technician doing research in the area. They believe its an adult male that went missing in May of 2017. Foul play is not suspected, but the…

Bayfront Festival Park Tuns Into Kids, Cops & Cars

August 16, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of youth from around the area braved some rainy conditions Wednesday to take part in the Kids, Cops, and Cars event. Bayfront Festival Park hosted the fifth annual event where multiple law enforcement agencies, along with the coast guard and fire department, come together to teach kids all about what they do. Duluth’s police chief told us…

Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance Holds Fundraiser

Group Hopes to Raise Money to Expand Area Horse Trails

August 16, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance held a fundraiser Wednesday. The group hoped to raise at least $5,000 with a steak dinner, raffle, and silent auction that will go towards their goal of expanding horse trails in the area. “Most of us have to travel in order to get to any rideable horse trial,” says Jodi Johannessen,…

Proctor Hoghead Festival Begins

42nd Annual Festival Pays Tribute to the Community's Railroad Heritage

August 16, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The 42nd Annual Hoghead Festival kicked off today in Proctor. It’s called “Hoghead” after the engineers who worked on trains, a way for the community to pay tribute to their railroad heritage. Today was the annual car show where a free meal was given to anyone showing off their cars. “You see people you haven’t seen in…

Duluth Workforce Development Center Hosts Fall Job Fair

More than 30 employers were on hand to talk with anybody looking for a new job or wanting a career change

August 16, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Job seekers had a chance to meet with potential employers in Duluth Wednesday. The city’s Workforce Development Center teamed up with the Minnesota Workforce Center to host its annual Gear Up for Fall Job Fair. More than 30 employers were on hand to talk with anybody looking for a new job or wanting a career change. The…

Men As Peacemakers Thanks Volunteers With Picnic

Organization Officials Say Their Programs Would Not Be Possible Without Volunteers

August 16, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Men As Peacemakers held a picnic today to celebrate all the work done by their volunteers. The organization serves over 1,000 community members every year through programs that promote equality and try to end violence against women and children. Men As Peacemakers officials say that work would not be possible without their volunteers. “Volunteers are really like…

Larson Holds Community Listening Session, Residents Express Concern Over Proposed Budget Cuts

The plan includes $700,000 in combined cuts to the Duluth’s fire and police departments

August 16, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson continued her community listening sessions this evening in West Duluth. Residents and city leaders came together at the Harrison Community Center to learn more about the Larson’s plan for improving Duluth’s streets. Earlier this week, the mayor also announced her proposed city budget for 2018. The plan includes $700,000 in combined cuts to…

Kids Cafe Employs Local Youth

Program Helps Disadvantaged Get Fresh Meals

August 16, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kids Café has been around for 15 years at the Damiano Center in Duluth but this year’s program has a little twist. This summer nine teenagers were employed through the program with the hopes they would build up job employment skills. During their stay with the program, the teens learned all about nutrition, gardening, cooking, and distributing…

Firefighter Hospitalized for Second Time in a Week After Battling House Fire

The Duluth Fire Department confirmed that no one was in the house at the time of the incident

August 16, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews responded to the 500 block of Anderson Road around 9:49 a.m. to the report of a structure fire, according to the Duluth Fire Department. Crews arrived to find heavy fire in the upstairs of the 1 1/2 story single family home. The fire was extinguished quickly after crews were able to ventilate the roof. The…

Line Looks for Redemption in Brainerd

2017 NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Speedway

August 16, 2017

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Aviation a Boom for Duluth’s Economy

DEED Study Shows Aviation Responsible for More than $600 Million Added to Local Economy

August 16, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – Officials From Duluth’s aviation industry celebrated a decade of aviation’s economic impact on the city. They also announced the results of a study by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). According to DEED, aviation activity at and around the Duluth International Airport since 2007 is responsible for 3,451 direct jobs, 5,669 total jobs, $646,500,000…

Fraser Shipyards Facing Lead Poisoning Lawsuit

August 16, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Wednesday, Aug. 16, multiple federal lawsuits were filed in Madison on behalf of 43 workers who claim they were poisoned by toxic lead exposure at Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisconsin last year, according to Rapoport Law Offices. The lawsuits allege, the lead exposure was a result of work being done aboard the vessel Herbert C. Jackson,…

Arson Fire on Vernon Street in Duluth

August 16, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 3200 block of Vernon Street, according to the Duluth Fire Department. Crews arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the fire. A Deputy Fire Marshal was able to determine the cause of the fire to be arson. Damages are estimated…

Is It Really Lyme? Researchers Developing a New Test to Tell

August 16, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Diagnosing if a tick bite caused Lyme or another disease can be difficult but scientists are developing a new way to do it early — using a “signature” of molecules in patients’ blood. It’s still highly experimental, but initial studies suggest the novel tool just might uncover early-stage Lyme disease more accurately than today’s standard test, researchers reported…

UPDATE: Victim’s Name Released in Androy Hotel Elevator Tragedy

August 16, 2017

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A 63-year-old man is dead after falling from down an elevator shaft at Superior’s Androy Hotel. The accident happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday at the hotel at 1213 Tower Avenue. According to the Superior Fire Department, the man, identified as Michael Steven Grigoni, fell 20 feet from the first floor to the basement. The Superior Police Department…

Wisconsin Lawmakers React to President Trump’s Comments on White Supremacists

August 16, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The latest from The Associated Press on Wisconsin reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments on white supremacists (all times local): 12:50 p.m. Wisconsin Democrats are seizing on President Donald Trump’s comments about white supremacists to score political points, and call for action, from state Republicans. Democrat Randy Bryce is running against Republican House Speaker Paul…

Wisconsin ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Initiative Starts Friday

August 16, 2017

Site Staff,

MADISON, Wis. – Law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin ill combine their resources to watch for impaired drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative that begins Friday, Aug. 18 and runs through Labor Day, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. “Whether it’s caused by alcohol, prescription medications, or other drugs, impaired driving is illegal,…

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Seeks Community Support

Duluth's Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center Continues Fundraising for New Structure

August 16, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northern Minnesota’s only wildlife rehabilitation center, Wildwoods, is looking for your support. The volunteer run organization is looking to raise money to complete work on a structure which houses animals taken into the center. Since 2016 crews have been making progress, but lack of funds is causing the progression to slow. Right now, 75 percent of the…

A Moment of Solidarity in Downtown Duluth

Standing Up Amid The Violence In Virginia

August 16, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was an overflow of solidarity at the Jackson, Clayton, McGee Memorial Tuesday night, as Duluth stood up against white supremacy and racism amid the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. People of all ages and backgrounds came out holding candles to honor the lives lost in the fight against racism and white supremacy. Categories: Community, Education, News, News…

West Duluth Equestrian Trail To Be Built

Trail Will Be Ready In October

August 16, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn. – The West Duluth Equestrian community will soon have a trail of their own. The project was approved by the Duluth City Council in 2014, due to high demand from West Duluth horse riders. The first installment called the Ely Peak Loop, is expected to be completed by October 1. The trail will also be used for multiple outdoor…

5 Year Old Uses Lemonade Stand To Give Back

Money Raised Will Go Towards Douglas County Humane Society

August 16, 2017

Joey Norton,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A young entrepreneur in Superior is learning the meaning of giving back. Braden, 5, decided to set up a lemonade stand, where he would give all of his proceeds to the Humane Society of Douglas County. “I think it’s great to give back to the community for the things that we do, and make sure that we…

Businesses Sound Off About Walleye Woes On Lake Mille Lacs

Some Businesses Have Been Struggling With the Tough Regulations on Walleye Fishing

August 15, 2017

Lena Takada,

MILLE LACS, Minn.- Lake Mille Lacs was a popular Walleye fishing destination, but after a plummet in the population of the fish, strict regulations have restricted fishing in the area. “The people in the upper midwest, you know take Wisconsin, North Dakota, Minnesota and Northern Iowa, walleye is their favorite fish and that’s not going to change,” says Terry Thurmer,…

Great Outdoors: Northern Paddlers Alliance

August 15, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

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