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Students Go on Quest to Learn About St. Louis River Estuary
This Year Marks 25 Years Since the Event Started
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 1,500 students hopped aboard the Vista Star and visited the Pioneer Hall of the DECC for a special day of hands-on learning, provided directly by experts of the St. Louis River Estuary. Both the Vista Star and the DECC had six learning stations each, hosted by volunteers — some from organizations like Western Lake Superior Sanitary…
Broadcasters Remember Radio Legend Pat Cadigan
Cadigan Was 81 Years Old
DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports broadcasting industry is remembering the life of radio icon Pat Cadigan. Cadigan died Monday morning after a short illness. He was 81 years old. Cadigan was originally from Superior and began his career at KDAL radio in 1961. His sidekick for 26 of those years was Rick Jordan. Later, longtime KDLH-TV anchor Pat Kelly…
Special Report: What’s Killing Our Firefighters
Duluth Firefighters Remember The Ones Lost To Cancer
It takes a certain kind of person to run toward a fire, to answer a stranger’s call for help. Firefighters spend their lives putting themselves in harm’s way, and to the general public they almost seem invincible. They come back out of burning buildings seemingly unscathed time and time again. Fairly new information now suggests the real danger for firefighters…
Local Experts Offer Advice After Major Cyber Attack
Staff at Duluth's Downtown Computer say it's Important to Update Anti-Virus Software
DULUTH, Minn. – Local computer experts are now speaking out after the latest major cyber-attack hit hard in the eastern part of the world last Friday. Staff at Duluth’s Downtown Computer shop say they alerted clients via email and phone Friday, shortly after learning of the cyber-attack. Downtown Computer provides anti-virus and firewall services throughout the Northland, along with many…
Cloquet Gets New Fire Truck
New Cloquet Fire Truck has State-of-the-Art Capabilities
CLOQUET, Minn.-The Cloquet Fire Department has a new fire truck. Six firefighters will now be able to go on the state-of-the-art truck. It will hold up to 1,200 gallons of water as well. “The engine was specifically designed for this area,” said Jesse Buhs, battalion chief for the Cloquet Fire District. “We are going to have the capability to make…
Artist Diagnosed With Cancer Stays Connected to Community Through Art
The Necklace is Available at Art in the Alley
DULUTH, Minn.- Tami LaPole Edmunds, Owner of Art in the Alley, was diagnosed with Lymphoma 6 weeks ago. Since her Diagnoses, Edmunds has started chemotherapy, and isn’t able to work at her store, where she used to work 7 days a week. But that doesn’t stop her from continuing to pursue her Passion. Edmunds now makes handmade necklaces called “Tami Love” from…
Duluth Teen Awarded Citizen Award
The Teen Helped Save Her Elderly Neighbor
DULUTH,Minn.- A Duluth teenager received a special Citizen Award for helping save her neighbor. Ruth Kristensen was visiting with her Elderly neighbor, when she noticed something seemed wrong with her neighbor. After realizing her neighbor may need medical attention, Kristensen called 911, and stayed with her while the neighbor received the help she needed. Monday, Kristensen was awarded the Citizen…
LOCATED: Linda Doyle
Linda Doyle UPDATE 5/15 7 p.m.: Authorities have located Linda, she was found safe! MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman with memory issues, who may not be aware family and police are looking for her. Linda Doyle, 62, has been missing since 1 p.m. on May 15. She was last seen at the…
Body Found in Lake Bemidji near Paul Bunyan Park Dock
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department reports that around 2 p.m. Monday, May 15, officers responded to the report of a deceased male. An adult male was discovered face down in the water, near the Paul Bunyan Park dock on Lake Bemidji. Authorities report the male appeared to be approximately 50-years-old. The case remains under investigation at this…
Minnesota Medical Pot Providers Run $11M in Red
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s two licensed medical marijuana manufactures have lost a combined $11 million in two years of legal sales. Minnesota has among the strictest programs of nearly 30 states with medical marijuana laws. The state bans the plant form and restricts marijuana pills and oils to patients with a handful of severe conditions. Legal medical cannabis…
New Cranberry Research Facility to be Located in Jackson County
(Ocean Spray) WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) – Plans are being made for a new research facility to support Wisconsin’s $1 billion cranberry industry. The Wisconsin Cranberry Research and Education Foundation said Monday it’s purchasing about 155 acres in Jackson County for the research station. The purchase is being made with federal funds and private contributions. The foundation expects research on…
Radio Personality, Pat Cadigan Dies at Age 81
Cadigan (left) DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime radio host, Pat Cadigan, has passed away at the age of 81. According to his family, he died Monday morning after battling a short illness. Charles Patrick Cadigan joined the airwaves at WEBC, WDSM, and WQMN, before joining the KDAL team in 1961. He briefly left the radio business to pursue a career in…
White House: Cyberattack has not Affected US Government
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s homeland security adviser says that so far, no U.S. federal systems have been affected by the global cyberattack. Tom Bossert says the U.S. government has been closely monitoring the attack, which has affected an estimated 300,000 machines in 150 countries. He said a few U.S. businesses, including FedEx were affected. Computers across the world…
Fishing Season Opens in the U.P.
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. (AP) – Fishing season has started in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The state Department of Natural Resources says the seasons for walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge open Monday, May 15, for all Upper Peninsula waters. That includes the Great Lakes, inland waterways, and the St. Mary’s river, which runs between Sault Ste. Marie and the city of…
Alfalfa Crop Losses Experienced in Eastern Wisconsin
A warm winter and a wet, cold spring are to blame
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) – Unusual seasonal weather variations have made it tough on alfalfa crops in some parts of Wisconsin. A warmer winter and a cold, wet spring have caused a significant portion of the alfalfa crop to fail in Manitowoc County. University of Wisconsin Extension agriculture specialist Scott Gunderson says at least 10,000 of the 18,000 acres of alfalfa…
Fatalities on Minnesota Roads Reaches 100, Down from 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety show that 103 people have died on Minnesota roads so far this year. The state reported 100 deaths on April 27 in 2016. The most recent deaths reported include a two vehicle crash in St. Louis County involving a 7-year-old girl and a 26-year-old man, alcohol is…
Battle Over Minnesota Budget Continues
Legislators Have Until May 22 to Finalize Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s political leaders are entering the legislative homestretch with no budget deal in sight. It’s familiar territory. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican–controlled Legislature have until the May 22 deadline to finish the budget. Few are uttering the dirtiest “s” word in state government yet, but the prospect of another painful shutdown is looming. That’s what happened…
3 Injured as Train Hits Pickup
Truck Did Not Stop at Railroad Crossing
BASSETT TWP., Minn. – Three Iron Range teenagers were injured when their pickup truck was hit by a train. The crash happened around 4 this afternoon on Sikbo Rd. in Bassett Township, Southeast of Hoyt Lakes. According to the St. Louis County Sheriffs’ Office, the pickup tried to beat the train through a crossing. The teens were taken to a…
Enbridge Pipeline Replacement Environmental Review Up for Public Comment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Commerce is soliciting input on a draft environmental review of Enbridge Energy’s proposed replacement for its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The release Monday of the environmental review kicks off the public comment period. The $7.5 billion project would replace a pipeline from the 1960s that no…
Annual Gala to Support Northern Lights Foundation
"A Night to Shine" Honors Children Battling Life-Threatening Illnesses
DULUTH, Minn. – This week you can enjoy a nice evening out all while supporting a local organization. The Northern Lights Foundation is hosting their annual gala at Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017. The foundation and gala support local children facing life–threatening illnesses. Black Woods Catering will prepare a dinner, there will be a brief program…
Promotion Aims to Support Downtown Local Businesses
Coffee Conversation: Get Downtown Week
DULUTH, Minn. – Spring tourism season is starting and more folks will be heading to downtown to get some shopping done. Get Downtown Week, put on by the Greater Downtown Council, is running through May 20. More than 30 businesses are teaming up to offer special BOGO deals this week. This is the second year for this promotion and it’s a…
Man, Girl Killed In Iron Range Crash
Authorities Believe Alcohol Was a Factor In Accident
IRON RANGE – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal alcohol-related crash that’s claimed the life of a 7-year-old Hibbing girl and a 26-year-old man from Superior. That accident happened just before midnight Saturday on U.S. Highway 169 near Buhl. Authorities say Jason Gates of superior was driving under the influence of alcohol when his vehicle collided with the…
Nikki’s Notebook: Lessons On the Superior Hiking Trail
Man Plans to Walk Entire Trail To Pick Up Trash
As it continues to warm up, more hikers are hitting the trails, and thanks to a program through Granite Gear one Duluth man is on a mission to hike all 300 miles of the Lake Superior Hiking trail. He’s doing the hike to teach an important lesson, the value of respecting our planet. Lloyd Fisher is one of 15 people…
Annual Smelt Parade Takes On Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Smelt, smelters and other mythical creatures marched down the Lakewalk Saturday for the Annual Run-Smelt-Run Parade and Party. It’s an annual tradition that is unique to the Northland. The parade starts in Canal Park before heading down the Lakewalk to the Zeitgeist Arts Café where party-goers enjoy a fish fry. Check out the video for all the…
‘Get Downtown Week’ Is Full Of Deals
Promotion Lasts Through May 20
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s :”Get Downtown Week” in Duluth, and businesses are encouraging people to shop locally with deals. Downtown Duluth is full of businesses, many of them locally owned, and more than 30 of those businesses are enticing people to get downtown with special deals. All you have to do is present a Get Downtown Card, which you can…
‘Love Locks’ Building On Portion Of Lakewalk
City Allowing Trend, Monitoring Safety
DULUTH, Minn. – The love is continuing to build in the form of dozens of locks on a portion of Duluth’s Lakewalk. All types of padlocks can be seen attached to four wooden posts behind Comfort Inn and Suites. Love Locks, as they are often called, have become a growing trend across the country and even the world where sweethearts…
Ray “Skip” Sandman Running for Seat in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District
He Plans to Run on a Progressive Platform
DULUTH, Minn.- Ray Skip Sandman announced that he will be running for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th congressional district. Sandman is a Vietnam veteran and a former corrections officer. He says he plans to run on a progressive platform advocating for women’s health, protecting the environment and raising the minimum wage, but is still unsure what party he plans to represent….
Duluth Mother Gives Back to Essentia NICU
Amanda Mallinson Had Two Babies in the NICU, Now She Works There
DULUTH, Minn. – Beth Hall has seen many patients in her 34 years at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, but remembers the first time she met Amanda Mallinson well. “I remember her being a young, vulnerable, new mom who was scared to death,” said Hall. Amanda just gave birth to her son, Riley. However, Riley was premature and needed a lengthy stay at…
North Shore Tourism Season Begins
Officials Are Expecting Busiest Summer Ever
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Once summer weather arrives, the tourism rush is on along Lake Superior’s North Shore. If the recent trend continues, this could be some destinations’ busiest season yet. The North Shore has always been a favorite Minnesota vacation spot. “When the sun is shining, people like to take rides up from the Twin Cities and see the…
Mother’s Day Tea Served to Chris Jensen Residents
Health and Rehabilitation Center Treated Mothers and Families to Roses and Tea
DULUTH, Minn. – In honor of Mother’s Day today, residents at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth were treated to a special Mother’s Day tea. Everyone got free soaps donated by North Star Academy, and mothers and their family members were each given a rose. “Some people have expressed that their family members live out of town so,…
Grandma’s Boxcar Open for the Season
Canal Park Favorite Serves Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
DULUTH, Minn. – Another sign of summer: In Canal Park, the Boxcar Ice Cream Machine is back open for the season. You probably recognize the small business. It’s right next to the historic Grandma’s Restaurant. Ice cream, hot dogs, popcorn, and sandwiches bought right out the doors of this old boxcar. “I mean, it’s just kind of unique,” says Max…
College of St. Scholastica celebrates graduation
CSS commencement held at Amsoil Arena
DULUTH, Minn. – The college of Saint Scholastica held its commencement at Amsoil Arena. Nearly 700 saints marched across the stage to pick up their degrees. 1981 Saint Scholastica grad, Patrick Schiltz gave Saturday’s commencement address. Categories: News, News – Latest News
Families walk and run for Mother’s Day
Runners and walkers get together for a good cause
DULUTH, Minn. – Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, heck, everyone was invited to celebrate a Twin Ports Mother’s Day tradition. Runners of all ages gathered at Clyde Iron Works for the 33rd annual Duluth YMCA run/walk. Saturday’s events included Betty’s Race, Duluth’s only 5–k for women only. No matter which event they were in everyone got a good workout for a good cause….
Youth Helped Transform the Lake Superior Zoo for a Day
The Day Included Activities for Families of All Ages
DULUTH, Minn.- 9th grade students from the Northland Foundation’s Kids Plus Youth Leadership Academy helped transform the lake Superior Zoo. The group, called “Lions Tigers and Leaders, oh my!” helped build a nature play space in the zoo, and put on fun activities like face painting and games. The goal of the Northland foundation’s kid’s plus youth leadership program is…
Belly Dancers Shake Their Hips for a Good Cause
They Danced to Raise Money to Fight Domestic Violence
DULUTH, Minn.- The Shimmy mob celebrated world belly dance day through dancing for a good cause for the second year in a row. The Shimmy Mob made appearances in Leif Erickson park, the lake walk, and Bent Paddle’s Festiversary to shake those hips and raise funds for Safe Haven and Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. “We have women from…
Lake Superior Railroad Museum Celebrates National Train Day
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Railroad museum celebrated National Train day, Saturday. Train lovers had the chance to see the Steam locomotive number 28 which was steamed up and on display to the public for the first time. The day also included kid friendly activities, live music, and a dedication and christening of steam locomotive number 28. “To preserve this…
Bent Paddle Celebrates 4th Anniversary
Bent Paddle Debuted a New Beer, the Kanu Session Pale Ale.
DULUTH, Minn.- Bent Paddle celebrated their 4 year Anniversary with their annual event, Festiversary. Festival attendees enjoyed beer infused with special flavors, food trucks, games, and family friendly activities. They also received a commemorative Festiversary pint glass and a complimentary 16 ounce beer. “We do it just because we’re so grateful to everyone in Duluth and beyond for helping bent paddle…
Northlanders Enjoy MN State Fishing Opener
11-Year-Old Keegan Charnley Takes Us Fishing With His Dad
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Johnson Calls Possible Trump Recording “Troubling”
Wisconsin Senator Not Calling for Special Investigator
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says it “would be troubling” if President Donald Trump recorded conversations with former FBI Director James Comey. Trump tweeted Friday that Comey “better hope that there are no `tapes’ of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press.” Johnson told reporters Saturday he interpreted that to mean Comey may have…
Gov. Dayton Reels One In at Opener
The Governor Caught a Smallmouth Bass
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) Gov. Mark Dayton caught a 3-pound, 17-and-a-half-inch bass during the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. The Democratic governor shared a pontoon boat with Republican legislative leaders on Saturday. They went out on the Mississippi River in St. Cloud. Dayton told reporters that no one discussed the budget, after talks stalled last week. He says budget talks will…
Fundraiser For New Good Neighbor Boxes
Boxes For Non Perishable Items
Superior’s Lake Point Church wants to bring the community together through puzzles and history. The church wants to raise money for its “good neighbor boxes”. These boxes are like library donation boxes but organizers want non–perishable food and other household items. Those items in turn will be given to people in need. “I’ve gone through hard times and other people…
Bent Paddle Hosts Festiversary
Block Party To Be Held Saturday
Bent Paddle celebrates another year of brewing beer tomorrow and they’re throwing a big party. Bent Paddle hosts “festiversary” tomorrow as a way to show their appreciation to the Twin Ports’ craft beer community and celebrate four years of business. The kid friendly event features activities for all ages plus food trucks and plenty of bent paddle beer “It’s been…
Duluth’s Got Talent
Finals Were Held At Lincoln Park MS
The finals of Duluth’s Got Talent was held tonight. 14 acts made the final cut and performed in front of an audience at Lincoln Park Middle School. There was anything from a ventriloquist, opera singers and local bands that you may have seen during Home Grown. Money raised from tonight’s event will go towards a scholarship fund. “Any student that…
Minnesota BCA Issues Amber Alert
Authorities are Looking for 7 Month Old Carter Sims
UPDATE: Twenty-five minutes after the alert was issued, the Bloomington Police Department cancel the alert. Sims was located safe and Miles was taken into custody. BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued an Amber Alert for a 7 month old black male, Carter Dijhion Sims. Sims was abducted by 19 year old Sharline Briana Miles. Miles can…
Police Looking for Missing Man
He Was Last Seen May 5th
DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing person Larry Alan Hoffman. Hoffman is a white male, 60 years old white male, 5’4″ tall, between 210–220 pounds., has brown hair with grey in it, grey beard and brown eyes. Hoffman also has a tattoo of a Tasmanian Devil on the upper left arm. Hoffman…
Mountain Iron Kitchen Fire Leaves 2 Dogs Deceased
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Five fire departments along with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a house fire in the 8000 block of Gardenia Street in Mountain Iron, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department. The fire appeared to have started in the kitchen, and crews were able to contain the fire. The house was unoccupied…
Superior Police Discuss Results of Community Survey
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Department has given a new voice to the citizens they are sworn to protect and serve. They announced the results of a community survey at a press conference earlier today. Survey participants were given an 86-item questionnaire about their preferences and perceptions about the Superior Police. The survey, the first of its kind for…
Duluth Mayor Kicks Off 6th Annual Bike Ride Through the City
DULUTH, Minn. — Dozens of bikers crowded the front steps of Duluth’s City Hall, to join Mayor Emily Larson on a bike ride through the city. The sixth annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and luncheon is part of Bus-Bike-Walk-Duluth, a month-long celebration in the city. From city hall, the group of people on bicycles of all sizes, rode through downtown toward…
Fountains Flowing Again in Canal Park
Fountains Mark the Beginning of Tourism Season
DULUTH, Minn.-The Canal Park fountains across the street from Angie’s Cantina are flowing again, which marks the beginning of the summer tourism season. The streets were hopping this morning in the Canal as tourists and Duluthians alike, took in the sights. For one family, it was a very special occasion for their infant daughter. “It’s beautiful,” said Perry Regas, who…
