News – Latest News

Cirrus Aircraft Introduces New Vision Jet

Vision Jet Expected to Bring Billions of Dollars to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – After years of planning , Cirrus Aircraft, unveiled their very first Vision Jet to the Duluth community. The Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet is the worlds first single engine personal jet and is known for being spacious. It can accommodate up to five adults and two children. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Congressman Rick Nolan and Mayor Emily Larsen were…

Linskie Sentenced in Twin Ponds Hit and Run

88-month sentence handed down

The 31-year-old Twin Ports man who drove his car off of Skyline Parkway near Twin Ponds in Duluth, striking and killing Susan LeGarde Menz receiving a guideline prison sentence of seven years and four months, today, according to St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin. A St. Louis County jury deliberated less than an hour during a trial in November, before…

Coffee Conversation: Salvation Army Crosses Half-way Mark in Red Kettle Campaign

Salvation Army Hopes to Raise $295,000 by Christmas Eve

DULUTH, Minn. – The Salvation Army is reporting they are half way to their Red Kettle Goal. The Christmas Red Kettle Campaign started on November 19 and will run until Christmas Eve on December 24 at 3:00p.m. The goal of the Salvation Army this year is to raise $295,000 dollars. Major Bill Cox, Corps Officer, is reporting they are at…

Emerald ash borer quarantine eyed for new area

Taking public comments until Jan. 15

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Friday they want to expand an emerald ash borer quarantine in Northeastern Minnesota. The new zones would include portions of St. Louis and Carlton counties. Previously the MDA ordered an emergency quarantine for much of the St. Louis County area. The current expansion could include where Carlton and St. Louis County meet near Minnesota Highway…

Firefighters Give Back this Holiday Season

Firefighters Give Back By Ringing a Bell this Holiday Season

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The cold temperatures didn’t stop the Hermantown Fire Department from giving back. Today, they were out at Sam’s Club ringing the bell to help with the Red Kettle Campaign. Instead of the normal red kettle, the fire department put a different spin on it with a make shift boot to collect all the donations. Joe Tarnowski, Assistant…

Miller Hill Mall Busy

One Week Left To Get Those Gifts

Duluth, Minn What do people do when it’s this cold, they go shopping. Miller Hill Mall was littered with shoppers on the last weekend before Christmas which is known to be a very busy time to shop. If they weren’t getting their pictures taken with Santa, they were getting those last minute gifts before it’s too late. “Is there any…

Dangerously Cold Air On The Way Tonight

Wind Chill could reach -40 in some areas

Duluth, Minn Mother Nature continues to tighten her grip on the Northland. But it looks like conditions will change for the better sooner than later. As another snow storm comes and goes it’s what’s left behind that is a cause for concern. As winter storm Decima continues to dump snow in the north east she has left a clear path…

Fire Fighters Ring Bell For Salvation Army

3O Consecutive Years And Going

Duluth, Minn The cold temps didn’t stop the Hermantown fire department from giving back. Today they were out at Sam’s Club ringing the bell to help with the Red Kettle campaign. Instead of the normal red kettle the fire department put a different spin on it with a make shift boot to collect all the donations. “It’s such a good…

Minnesota Lottery Proceeds Help Support Lake Superior Zoo

The zoo relies on the consistent funding from the lottery, about $140,000 each year, to help maintain daily operations and find different ways to bring more people through the doors

DULUTH, Minn. – A trust fund established by the Minnesota Lottery has helped provide millions of dollars to support environmental projects across the Northland. “It’s the zoo’s mission to inspire conservation in this region and the lottery is proud to play a small role in helping you deliver on your mission,” Michael Vekich, Executive Director of the Minnesota Lottery, said…

Duluth City Council develops plan for Emerald Ash Borer

The council approved a plan to fight the invasive species.

DULUTH, Minn. – Emerald Ash Borer has been on the city of Duluth’s mind for months and they now will move forward with a plan to fight against the invasive species. Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive species that can be considered one of the most destructive forest pests ever seen in North America. Emerald Ash Borer targets ash trees…

Washburn, Wisconsin declares Snow Emergency

Effective December 16 at 8:00 p.m.

A Snow Emergency has been declared for the city of Washburn, Wisconsin beginning at 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016. This Snow Emergency will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17. During a Snow Emergency, all vehicles must be removed from all city, streets, alleys, and parking lots. Categories: News – Latest News