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Olcott Park Fountain to Be Renovated

Historic Fountain May Also Be Designated As National Historic Site

VIRGINIA, Minn. – The historic Olcott Park Fountain in Virginia doesn’t make quite the splash it used to, and some residents are trying to change that. By June 1st, the fountain could be recognized as a national historic site, and Virginians who remember its glory days have raised over $200,000, more than half their goal, to begin renovations this summer….

Glensheen Gardens to Undergo Renovations

Historic Plants along with a Revised Geometrical Vision Will be Brought Back to the Mansion

DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time in nearly 20 years, Glensheen Mansion is now home to a Head Gardener. Emily Ford has been working since November in the gardener’s cottage with old documents from Chester’s botanical vision. Ford is creating new designs, using the English, French and Italian themes originally used by Chester when constructed in the early 1900s….

“College for All Act” Supporters Thank Rick Nolan With Banner Drop

The Proposed Bill Would Make Colleges Tuition Free for the Majority of Americans

DULUTH, Minn.- It was an act to show gratitude. Students and supporters dropped a banner to thank U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan for taking steps to make college more affordable for all students. Monday, Congressman Nolan stood with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in support of the proposed “College for all Act”. The bill would make four year public colleges and Universities…

UMD Bulldog Hockey Fans Cheer Team on at Viewing Parties Across Duluth

Viewing Parties Were Held at Many Locations Across the City

DULUTH, Minn.- As the Bulldog Hockey game was starting Saturday evening, lines poured out the door of grandma’s sports garden, where another viewing party is being held. Bull dog fans eager to watch the game cheered loudly and shared why it’s such an exciting time, not just for UMD students, but people across the Northland. “Drink, watch a hockey game,…

Bulldog Fan Makes Tough Decision To Go See Game

Surgery Wouldn't Stop One Young Fan From Seeing The Bulldogs Play For The National Title

Plenty of fans made the trip to Chicago for this can’t miss game. One fan had to rely on his gut feeling. You could say the Anderson’s love the Bulldogs. “He tells young ladies. Even before we started courting, before he asked me to be his steady girlfriend. He said I need to let you know if you don’t like…

UWS Hosts Annual Science Night

Children of All Ages Learned About Science at the Event

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Kids of all ages spent the day learning about science at UWS. Science night offers children and their parents a chance to explore science together through demonstrations and hands on activities. “This is an opportunity to show kids that science is really fun,” said Jessica Buelow, the Co-President of Students of Science, a UWS group putting on the event….

Around 1200 People Enjoy Beers at the Gitchee Gumee Brewfest

Proceeds from the Brewfest were Donated to the Superior Jaycees

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Around 1200 people packed the Wessman Arena for the 20th Annual Gitchee Gumee Brewfest. Beer lovers had the chance to taste brews from more than 35 different craft breweries, each one bringing their own special beers to the party. “Kinda overnight, all of the sudden craft beer was the thing to be, so we’re lucky that in this…

More Than 1000 Turn Out to Rummage Sale

Clothing, Antiques, Beanie Babies, and Jewelry were Available for Purchase

DULUTH, Minn.- The 2nd annual Arena Rummage Sale was full of vendors selling things like clothing, furniture, jewelry and antiques. More than 1000 people turned out to find good deals and unique gifts, at the first rummage sale of the season. “The reason people come and buy, you just never know if there’s going to be a treasure,” said Lou…

UMD Plays Hard But Fails To Come Out With A Win

Game Ends With Denver On Top 3-2

Adrienne Robins and Dilan Michael’s were down in Chicago giving updates on the Bulldogs progress heading into the National Championship Game. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson made the trip in support of the Bulldogs. She was impressed by the number of Bulldog fans that made the trip. She gave her prediction of the outcome with the Bulldogs on top 3-2 in…

USPS Stepping Up Awareness of Dog Bite Prevention

According to the USPS, dogs bit four carriers in Duluth last year

DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. postal service wants to keep letter carriers safe, so the USPS is raising awareness to prevent carriers from being bitten by dogs. Thursday kicked off Dog Bite Prevention Week nationwide. According to the USPS, dogs bit four carriers in Duluth last year. Postal officials remind owners to keep their pets where they won’t come into…

Eveleth-Gilbert Band Raises Money With Truck on Ice

Annual Fundraiser Brought in $2,000 for Band This Year

EVELETH, Minn. – The Eveleth–Gilbert High School band put a truck on a frozen lake and are waiting for it to crash through the ice. The band asks people to bet on when the truck will sink and gives the closest guesser about $250. This winter, the annual fundraiser brought in over $2,000 for the band, who use the money to…

Rock Village Forming Along Duluth’s Lakewalk

Dozens of Rock Towers are Being Built by Artistic Northlanders

DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders choosing to enjoy the nice weather with a stroll on Duluth’s Lakewalk might notice a new village taking shape near the Fitger’s Complex. Nearly 100 handmade rock creations have been constructed along the shoreline. The rock village includes tall formations and some that are shorter. No word on who the creative natural artist is, or how…

WLSSD Collects Unwanted Medication for Free

The Event Happens 3 Times a Year

DULUTH, Minn.- The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District held an event to collect unwanted medication for free. Medicine Cabinet Clean Out day is a one day event where Northlanders can get rid of unwanted medication by dropping it off at the WLSSD Household Hazardous Waste Facility. It’s a perfect time for community members to dispose of their medication in a…

UMD Students Take a Stand Against Sexual Assault

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Students, faculty and staff lined the halls from the Kirby student center to the library, holding signs calling an end to sexual violence and assault, Sexual violence is a problem in colleges and Universities across the nation. Statistics show that around 1 in every 4 college aged women are sexually assaulted or raped, and around 90% of…

UWS Celebrates TRIO Day and Honors Students

It's a Program to Help 1st Generation College Students Get Through School

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin Superior celebrated Trio Day, a day to honor the achievements of Students from the TRIO and Upward Bound programs. High School students had the chance to ask questions to a panel of College students about what college life would be like for students in the upward bound program.  Organizers and program directors gave remarks…

Minnesota Governor Says He’d Veto Pipeline Replacement

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Democratic Governor Mark Dayton says he would veto a bill allowing a Canadian energy company to bypass Minnesota regulators and build a replacement for an aging pipeline. Dayton said Friday that Enbridge Energy’s $7.5 billion Line 3 pipeline replacement should be vetted by the Public Utilities Commission before it gets approval to begin construction. The…

Dayton Signals Possible Compromise on Real ID Impasse

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton has signaled a possible compromise on Real ID after saying he doesn’t believe he can allow immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain driver’s licenses without legislative approval. Dayton said Monday that legislation is needed this session to be compliant with federal ID standards. Without a bill, a January 2018…

Minnesota House Plans Vote on Bill to End Health Care Exchange

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The House plans to take up a $14.3 billion social services bill that would end the state’s health care exchange and send Minnesota residents to the federal marketplace instead. The bill to be heard Friday increases spending by nearly $2 billion compared to the last two years. But that increase wouldn’t keep pace with rising…

UPDATE: Driver Charged in London Road Incident

Responding officers on the the scene suspected the driver of the SUV was impaired

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police and other responding agencies diverted traffic from the intersection of London Road and 40th Avenue East in front of Ecumen Lakeshore on the afternoon of Tuesday April 4. According to authorities, around 12:40 p.m. a SUV driven by 49-year-old Theresa Katzmark of Superior, Wisconsin, struck pedestrian, 62-year-old Donna Estrem of Duluth. The SUV was traveling…

Wisconsin Republicans Praise US Missile Strike on Syria

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Republicans are praising President Donald Trump’s missile strike against Syria. House Speaker Paul Ryan calls the action “appropriate and just.” Senator Ron Johnson calls the U.S. strike a “swift and appropriate action.” And Rep. Mike Gallagher says he also supports the strike as a “clear signal that the United States will not stand idly by…

Senate Confirms Trump Pick Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

The Senate voted 54-45 in favor of Gorsuch

Neil Gorsuch speaks at his nomination hearing to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 on Capitol Hill in Washignton. (Lauren Victoria Burke for The Denver Post) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to become the newest associate justice on the Supreme Court Friday, elevating Donald Trump’s nominee following a…

House Votes to Allow Line 3 Pipeline to Bypass Regulation

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have approved an amendment that would let Enbridge Energy bypass the Public Utilities Commission and build a replacement for its aging Line 3 oil pipeline. It passed largely along party lines Thursday by a vote of 75-57. Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington amended his jobs and energy bill to allow Enbridge to…

4 Dead, 1 Injured in St. Paul Shooting, Toddler Found Before AMBER Alert Issued

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – Four people are dead and one person was seriously injured during a shooting in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota early Friday morning. A toddler was also taken, but officers and a K9 safely recovered the girl as police were in the process of preparing an AMBER Alert. The shooting took place around 1…

US Missiles Target Syria Airfield In Response To Chemical Weapons Attack

(FOX NEWS) – The United States launched nearly five dozen cruise missiles at a Syrian airfield early Friday in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians, the first direct assault on the Damascus government since the beginning of that country’s bloody civil war in 2011. “It is in the vital national security interest of the United…

Weekend Spotlight: April 7-9

DULUTH, Minn. – Craft beer lovers- it’s that time of year… the 20th annual Gitchee Gumee Brewfest is this Saturday at UWS’s Wessman Arena in Superior.  It’s your chance to sample over 100 plus different beers from 30 different brewers all under one roof.  The event is limited to just 1,200 people and a handful of General Admission tickets are…

Bulldogs Advance to Title Game

UMD Beat Harvard 2-1 on Thursday

CHICAGO – The energy nothing less than electric as UMD took the ice for their first Frozen Four since 2011. Chicago’s United Center soon became a dog house and UMD swept the Harvard Crimson out of the Windy City and punched their ticket to a national championship. “I just think we’re a really composed team,” said forward Joey Anderson. “As…

Minnesota Math and Reading Corps Looking for Tutors

The program is looking to hire about 80 tutors to work in participating schools throughout northeast Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. – Two statewide programs are looking for people interested in tutoring students for next school year. The Minnesota Math and Reading Corps help students failing to reach basic levels of math and literacy. The program is looking to hire about 80 tutors to work in participating schools throughout northeast Minnesota. Those interested do not need any prior teaching…

Fans Celebrate As UMD Advances to NCAA Championship Game

The Bulldogs edged past Harvard late in the 3rd period on a goal from Alex Iafallo

DULUTH, Minn. – Fans across Duluth are celebrating as UMD has advanced to the NCAA Championship Game. The Bulldogs edged past Harvard 2-1, as Alex Iafallo scored the go-ahead goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period. The Sports Garden in Canal Park was packed with fans, glued to the big screens. Over at UMD, students gathered in…

High-School Students Face Off in Skills Competition

Welding, Carpentry, and Other Career-Related Skills Were Showcased

EVELETH, Minn. – A skills competition gave high school kids the chance to show off their talents in career–related fields… Two-hundred-seventy students competed in thirteen different events including welding, carpentry, and nursing at Mesabi Range College. The high-schoolers had the chance to win a lot of different prizes and medals for finishing in the top three of any competition. “It’s a good…

Sen. Klobuchar Takes on Chinese Steel

The Senator is Hoping for a Bipartisan Solution

DULUTH, Minn. – President Donald Trump met with the president of China today to talk about a number of issues including illegal steel entering the U.S. market from China. FOX 21 spoke with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar today about the issue and she believes a number of factors are in play when controlling steel that’s imported. One such policy is having higher…

Mesabi Metallics Gets New Life

Construction Could Begin by June 1

NASHWAUK, Minn.-Mesabi Metallics partially built plant in Nashwauk got some new life yesterday as a Delaware judge ordered that they can use up to $5 million, that had been locked up in a bankruptcy case. According to court documents, the company may lose some environmental permits if they do continue construction by June 1. The company was formally known as…

Community Members Enjoy Warm Temperatures

Northlander Soak Up the Sun

DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is finally here and temperatures in Duluth were around mid 40’s to lower 50’s. People were out soaking up the rays, and getting a little exercise outdoors on the Lake walk. “It seems that this has been the mildest winter we’ve had in a long time so it’s nice to not be wearing my winter jacket today,”…

A Cross Border Organization Discusses Public Land

The Ontario-Minnesota Group Has Been Working for 10 Years

  DULUTH, Minn.- The Heart of the Continent, a cross border partnership is made up of land managers and local stakeholders working to protect public lands, promote tourism, and create economic stability for surrounding communities. The group kicked off a two day meeting Thursday, to discuss important topics like the recreational opportunities available on public lands, and how public lands…

PAVSA Hosts 8th Annual Herstory Luncheon

The Luncheon Focused on the Volunteer Program at PAVSA

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th annual Program for Aid to Victims Herstory Luncheon took place at the GreySolon Ballroom on Thursday. Each year PAVSA focuses on a certain aspect of the organization at the luncheon, and this year, they focused on the volunteer Advocacy program. PAVSA representatives say Volunteers are crucial to the organization, and that the group would not be…

Job Seekers Find New Opportunities at WITC Job Fair

60 Local Employers Attended the Event

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Job seekers had the chance to meet with around 60 local employers at the WITC Job Fair Today Job seekers and students learned about new job opportunities, and talked with employers from a wide range of fields like cosmetology, business, trade, and human services. “Our students are ready to hop into those jobs and get out and start…

Wisconsin Assembly Committee Approves Drunken Driving Bills

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – An Assembly committee has approved three Republican bills that would impose stiffer penalties and ignition interlock requirements for drunken drivers. The proposals from Representative Jim Ott and Senator Alberta Darling would create a five-year minimum prison sentence for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, raise the minimum incarceration period for fifth and sixth offenses from…

Free Landlord Basics 101 Workshop

The event is free and open to the public

DULUTH, Minn. – The Tenant Landlord Connection, a program of One Roof Community Housing, is presenting a free Landlord Workshop on Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. This workshop, Landlord Basics 101, will offer an overview of the basic considerations of being a landlord. A representative from City of Duluth’s Life Safety Office will be discussing the process for licensing…

Road Sand Collection Sites Set Up Around Duluth

Duluth residents are urged to use these sites to keep from washing into streams and Lake Superior

DULUTH, Minn. – ‘Tis the season for spring cleaning, and the City of Duluth is asking residents to dispose of excess road salt, sand, or asphalt chunks from sidewalks, curbs, and boulevards, at any of the four Road Sand Collection Sites set up around Duluth. Street sweepers are currently working to collect and remove road sand from the streets as…

Extra Enforcement to Seek Turnaround in Distracted Driving Incidents

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota will be conducting extra distracted driving enforcement April 10-23 to help prevent senseless deaths on the road. Deputies, police officers, and troopers from more than 300 agencies participate in the extra distracted driving enforcement campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) Overtime funding is…

Special Event Offers Deal for Campers While Raising Funds for Children’s Camps

14th Annual 'Big Weekend' Event

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet/Duluth KOA campground at 1381 Kampground Road in Cloquet, is offering campers a special Saturday of camping for just $10 to benefit KOA Care Camps for children with cancer. The Care Camps Big Weekend event will be held Friday May 12 and Saturday May 13. Campers who stay as paying guests on Friday, May 12 will…

Don Rickles, Comedy Legend, Dead at 90

(FOX NEWS) – Comedy legend and actor Don Rickles died of kidney failure, Fox News has confirmed. He was 90 years old. Rickles was known for his stand-up comedy work and his frequent longtime appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” Rickles publicist confirmed the New York native’s death to Fox News on…

Wisconsin Dairy Farms Could be Out of Business

Dairy Business Issues Related to Canada Trade Deal

MILWAUKEE-Dairy farms in Wisconsin and other states could be forced out of business as early as May because of a trade dispute that’s halted the export of their milk to Canada. At issue is a U.S-Canada dispute over what’s called “ultra-filtered milk,” a protein liquid concentrate used to make cheese. Until recently, it had entered Canada duty-free from the United…

Nemadji Set to Open West Golf Course Friday

Maintenance and grounds crew have been working nonstop the past few weeks there, removing standing water to help dry out the fairways

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – With above average temps across the Northland, golfers are already getting their swings ready. Nemadji Golf Course in Superior was packed this afternoon. Right now only the driving range and putting surfaces are open, but staff there says they will open the west course this Friday. Maintenance and grounds crew have been working nonstop the past few…