BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Saturday, December 30, St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash around 6:00 a.m. in Balkan Township. The Sheriff’s Office reports that one vehicle was traveling northbound on Hwy 5 and lost control on the ice-covered road. The northbound vehicle struck an oncoming vehicle. The northbound vehicle rolled and ejected the driver, who…
Upper Red Lake, Beltrami County, MN – Over 100 fishermen were stranded and needed to be evacuated from an ice floe on the southeastern area of Upper Red Lake Friday evening that detached from the main shoreline. PRESS RELEASE: At 4:57pm on December 29, 2023 the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received a call that around 100 people were stranded…
DULUTH, Minn. — The holidays are a time to travel and gather with family and friends, but with that also comes an increase in the spread of seasonal sickness. Recently, there’s been a rise in RSV, influenza and covid cases nationwide and right here in the northland. St. Luke’s Infectious Disease Doctor Andrew Thompson said, they’re expecting influenza rates to…
The cautionary tone about being careful on lake and river ice was echoed this week as outdoor enthusiasts get antsy. At Duluth’s Marine General, this month they had customers torn between both ice and open-water fishing. Some anglers were rigging up their boats and heading out on the lake. But with the weather now turning back to a little bit…
BAUDETTE, Minn. — An investigation is under way of an apparent drowning on Lake of the Woods after the body of a man was recovered Thursday afternoon. The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s office said it was notified around 8 am Thursday morning of a possible drowning at the Northwest Angle near Flag Island on Lake of the Woods….
MINNESOTA — The week between Christmas and New Year’s has become a popular time for ice fishing, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources but that doesn’t mean ice conditions are safe. The DNR and county sheriffs are warning Minnesotans of poor ice conditions across the state. The recent rain, wind, and unseasonably warm weather has caused ice to…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 27 civilians across the country in what an air force official called the biggest aerial barrage of the war. At least 144 people were injured and an unknown number were buried under rubble during the roughly 18-hour onslaught, Ukrainian officials said. A…
DULUTH, Minn. — Warmer weather may be taking a toll on the winter businesses, but for indoor attractions such as the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, business has been booming. The museum was going into the season already with a 5 to 7% increase in attendance, but within the last week with all the rain, it went up 10 to 12%….
UPPER RED LAKE, Minn. — Two men are safe after the all-terrain vehicle they were on broke through ice on Upper Red Lake Thursday morning. This is the fourth incident like this on Upper Red Lake in just two weeks. According to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, it happened on December 28th around 7:30 am just north of the Southern…
Rain and warm weather put a damper on local ski hills, causing them to close. Here’s an update on what’s going on with them now: DULUTH, Minn. — After closing due to several days of rain, Spirit Mountain is now back open. The hill opened back up Thursday at 10 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Crews have been…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said Thursday that regents fired him because they were uncomfortable with him and his wife producing and appearing in pornographic videos. The regents voted unanimously during a hastily convened closed meeting Wednesday evening to fire Gow. After the vote, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and regents President…
Former U.S. Senator and Milwaukee Bucks Owner Herb Kohl has died. Kohl, who was also known as a retail shopping magnate, died Wednesday (12/27) after a brief illness. The son of Jewish immigrants from Russia and Poland, Kohl entered politics in 1988 at the age of 53 after becoming a household name with his family’s chain of Kohl supermarkets and…
WILLOW RIVER, Minn. — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics help in identifying the driver of a truck that nearly hit two kids exiting a school bus. The vehicle in the video almost hit a couple of kids as they were exiting the School Bus. The incident happened on 12/21/23 at about 3:22PM on County Road…
DULUTH, Minn. — Whether you run a Twin Cities downhill ski facility, or your winter fun is here in the Northland, humans and businesses are all adapting to two different weather worlds. At outdoors gear shop Marine General, they’re already putting out the summer fishing gear. They are trying to keep two seasons satisfied at the same time. That includes…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Music can spark memories from the past and help people reminisce, according to the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Douglas County. That’s why they invited the band, Born Too Late to play at their Memory Cafe at the Superior Public Library Wednesday. The center hosts the event the last Wednesday of every month for anybody experiencing…
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteers gathered Wednesday to assist with day one of tearing down Bentleyville “Tour of Lights.” Roughly 30 to 40 people came together to help tear down five million lights and many displays. The no snow is actually helping the process move fast and efficiently, according to Mayor of Bentleyville Nathan Bentley. Further stating, they’re on track to…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking for a good chuckle to ring in the New Year, Renegade Comedy is hosting a holiday show at Zeitgeist. The 3rd annual comedy show will have all kinds of laughs, as comedians perform sketches, stand up comedy and even take audience suggestions for improv. The show is for adults only and afterwards, you can…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A Cloquet couple held a grand opening Wednesday for their new business venture– 218 TapHouse, which is now open and ready for customers. After 14 months of planning and construction, the taphouse is finally open in Cloquet. The owners also own Cold One Liquor which is a few doors down from their new business. The taphouse has…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local competition is lighting up the Lincoln Park Craft District during the darker times of the year. The Lights On! Competition is an annual event taking place around the holiday season featuring storefronts filled with festive lights and decorations. This year the winner is the North Shore Federal Credit Union with a hand-painted Charlie Brown tribute……
(AP) — Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot. The court said Wednesday it will not hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling from groups seeking to keep Trump from appearing on the ballot. It said in an order that the application by parties to appeal a Dec. 14 Michigan appeals…
DULUTH, Minn. — It may be the day after Christmas, but the holiday magic stuck around for one last night at the Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Despite spitting rain and winds, crowds gathered for Bentleyville’s final lights of the year. The conditions didn’t stop people from enjoying the display. In fact, this year’s warmer weather brought in potentially record-breaking attendance,…
DULUTH, Minn. — When you think of the holiday season, there’s some classic drinks that come to mind: spiked eggnog, festive cocktails, champagne. At Fitger’s Wine Cellar, however, they make sure to have options for anyone of legal drinking age. This year, store manager David Anderson said bourbon has been flying off the shelves, even with increasing prices. “A lot…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas shopping might be over, but there’s still plenty of reasons to head to your favorite stores. After spending the holiday weekend indoors, shopping offers a way to get your steps in — without the rain and fog. Visitors from across Minnesota were enjoying Fitger’s Shopping Mall today, including Heidi Hilderth and her family from St. Paul….
DULUTH, Minn, — One person was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a car crashed head on with a Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) bus. According to Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer Mattie Hjelseth, the accident happened around 10:30 am on the ramp over Mesaba Avenue near Michigan Street and the M&H gas station. The initial investigation shows a vehicle was traveling…
The rain has forced a change in plans for Chester Bowl in Duluth. The ski hill was going to start its annual Holiday Ski and Snowboard lessons Tuesday. But the endless rain has changed that, and the hill was closed. Chester Bowl says it is disappointed to be closing, but felt that the best chance to preserve the snow they…
(AP) — Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays. Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Restaurant gift cards are the most popular, making up one-third of those sales. Most of those…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Christmas Eve, churches across the Northland got together. For many, Christmas Eve Services are the largest for people to attend each year. At St. Paul Episcopal Church, a children were invited to take part in the annual Christmas Pageant, which tells the story of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. Following the pageant, the regular church service was…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the spirit of giving, one high school student is doing her part to spread some cheer to kids who are having difficult times during the holidays. Sophie Roazen, a high school freshman, is leading her second annual stuffed animal donation drive. Sophie’s mother, is an ER Doctor at St. Luke’s hospital, and found herself working during…
COHASSET, Minn. — A Cohasset Man wants to remind people to check the ice more frequently after he went under on Friday. Through a phone call, John Anderson described that he was following another driver’s four wheeler’s tracks on Bass Lake, just north of Cohasset. Near the Narrows, the ice underneath Anderson gave out, causing himself, his ice house,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas! Saturday those at AAD Shriners were getting in some last minute holiday cheer by having breakfast with Santa himself! AAD Shriners had a day filled with Christmas fun, starting with a breakfast with Santa, then private photography sessions and even hot cocoa with Santa. Families were able to visit with Saint Nick…
CHERRY, Minn. — A vacant home went up in flames Friday Night. Around 8:30 P.M. a house fire was reported just North of Cherry. The house was on the 9700 block of Iron Junction Road. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire. The house was empty at the time, and deemed a total loss. There were no…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Two people were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries in Grand Rapids after crashing due to dense fog. According to Minnesota State Patrol, it happened around 5:00 pm Friday evening. A pickup truck was traveling westbound on Highway 169 on Harristown Road when it couldn’t negotiate a stop sign due to fog. The driver passed the stop…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is officially treecycling time for the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District as sites are now open to drop your tree off. Holiday trees like yard and garden waste are illegal to put into the trash, according to WLSSD. They are a big resource the company can use and save landfill space. All of the trees collected…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local restaurant is spicing things up for the holidays with a brand-new hot sauce. Although Chachos Taqueria in Canal Park is closed for the season, they are excited to say their new Bandito Sauce is available for the community to try. The sauce is made by roasting vegetables, peppers and habaneros and then soaking golden raisins…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite it being the end of the shipping season, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority is cruising along with it’s latest closure date since it opened in 1959. It’s been a good year for the seaway with total tonnage running about 4% ahead of last years pace. Iron ore, cement and salt have continued to be strong all…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Christmas is only three days away– and Santa is coming to town early to spend the morning at the Amnicon Bar and Restaurant in Superior Saturday. Amnicon Bar and Restaurant has new owners who are partnering with the 4 Corners Store to bring some holiday cheer. The breakfast with Santa event will kick off with the arrival…
During the holidays there are many people who are surrounded by friends and family members. But there are also those who may not be remembered by a lot of people. That’s why the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior has had a gift drive every year since 2012 to remember veterans during this season. They collect and accept…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Republican-drawn legislative maps on Friday and ordered that new district boundary lines be drawn as Democrats had urged in a redistricting case they hope will weaken GOP majorities. The ruling comes less than a year before the 2024 election in a battleground state where four of the six past presidential elections have been decided…
NORTHLAND — If you want to know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the Northland. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — Three men are safe after breaking through the ice on Upper Red Lake when returning from fishing on Thursday. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says the call came in just before 8 p.m. Upon investigation it was found an all-terrain vehicle and trailer along with 3 people had broken through the ice. 2 of them fell…
DULUTH, Minn. — Warmer weather may put a damper on winter businesses, but Spirit Mountain in Duluth says they are not letting that stop them. The hill has runs open for all ability levels including a terrain park, beginner hills, and longer runs. And this time of year, is especially busy with people in town visiting family and kids off…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A local meat shop is selling the perfect last-minute gift for those wondering what to cook this holiday season. Stokke’s Meat Market in Hermantown has holiday boxes with a variety of foods. This is the busiest time of year as prep starts right after Thanksgiving. Boxes can include an assortment of brats, wings, pork links, bacon, steak,…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is normal to have a lot of waste over the holidays, but the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District says a lot of it can be recycled. The ways to reduce waste include gift wrapping a present in a cloth, scarf, or tote. Recycling traditional gift wrap without glitter or foil. Any stretchy plastics that gifts arrive…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain’s Board has officially named Ann Glumac as the attraction’s new executive director. This comes after Glumac served as interim executive director since 2020 after the previous husband-and-wife leadership team resigned. Glumac is a former deputy commissioner of the MPCA, IRRB, and former president of the Great Lakes Aquarium. Under her first season at Spirit Mountain,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thousands came out tonight to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Duluth Parks and Recreation hosted their third annual Solstice Luminary Hike. Everyone was invited to walk the candle-lit half mile loop at Enger Park Golf Course. Plus, with the milder weather, people of all ages and abilities were able to enjoy said Duluth Recreation Specialist Megan Lidd. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. — The wait is over! Duluth might not be a winter wonderland, but there was plenty of snow at Chester Bowl for the ski and snowboard season opener today. The chairlift took up the first excited kids of the season. The volunteer-driven program offers families with an affordable ski hill in town. Chester Bowl provides a positive and…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re making a push to the Christmas finish line, you are not alone. For some it means serious shopping down the stretch. For others it means serious giving. The kettles were ready for every sixpence they could get Thursday. To reach its funding goal, the Salvation Army needs $22,000 a day through Saturday. It is a…
DULUTH, Minn. –The Duluth Economic Development Authority, DEDA, voted unanimously to approve an option agreement to sell a part of the Lester Park Golf Property to Oppidan Investment Company, a developer based in Excelsior. The option, which begins January 1, gives the developer the right to purchase nearly 37 acres of the Lester Park property. However, DEDA is requiring certain…
DULUTH, Minn. — When you’re doing your last-minute Christmas shopping, don’t forget to grab something for your furry friend! Duluth’s A Place for Fido is has something for every dogs, says co-owner Jamie Parent. Some of the most popular gifts for dogs this season include holiday-themed treats, plush toys, and puzzles. “Our puzzles have been going out of here like…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Northland Boys and Girls Clubs are putting a seven thousand five hundred dollar donation from Pier B Resort to good use. The Clubs had to get a little creative when looking for solutions to keep kids active in the winter according to Northland Boys & Girls Club Operations Director Emily Burnside, so they looked to the…
