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Food Trucks In The Northland

DULUTH, Minn. — Northland temperatures are cooling as we ease into fall, but the food truck business is hotter than ever. And Kelsey Auran would know, she has worked for The Rambler for six years and says it was always in owner Jonathan Reznick’s heart to own a food truck. The Rambler was one of the first food truck businesses…

What To Know About The Emergency Alert Test Hitting Your Cellphones And TVs

WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST”: If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will flash across your screen as the federal government tests its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies. The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sends out messages via the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The Emergency Alert System is a national…

Former Duluth Vineyard Youth Pastor Accused Of Criminal Sexual Conduct

DULUTH, Minn. — A now-former youth pastor at The Vineyard Church in Duluth is charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct involving five girls. Jackson Gatlin’s mugshot The criminal complaints against 35-year-old Jackson Gatlin say the victims were 12 to 16 years old at the time of the offenses. The complaints say Gatlin was between the ages of 19…

At Least 4 Shot On Campus Of Morgan State University In Baltimore

(Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP) BALTIMORE (AP) — At least four people were wounded, none critically, in a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Tuesday, according to authorities, who urged students to take shelter on the campus of the historically Black college. The Baltimore Police Department initially said officers were on the scene for an “active shooter…

Rep. Stauber On Speaker McCarthy’s Ousting: ‘Sad Day For America’

U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Hermantown) called the ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy Tuesday as a “sad day for America.” Below is Stauber’s full statement: “This is a sad day for America. Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans have consistently delivered strong results for the American people, who are hurting thanks to the policies of the Biden Administration. Under his conservative and…

Attorney General Ellison Wants Public Input On Essentia, St. Luke’s Mergers

DULUTH, Minn. — Separate healthcare mergers for Essentia Health and St. Luke’s are getting a closer review by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Ellison announced Tuesday it’s his responsibility to consider whether a healthcare transaction is in the public interest, and seek court intervention if he finds that it is not. Essentia Health is in the process of merging with…

Public Forum To Help Explain Duluth Public Schools Referendum To Community

Duluth Area Chamber hosted this public forum at the Boat Club Restaurant in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. — A public forum was held Tuesday to let the community know more about the Duluth Public Schools Referendum. There will be 2 referendum questions on the November 7 ballot for voters to vote on. The first question would refinance existing debt and make the $2.6 Million dollars that is currently paid by the general fund available for…

McCarthy Ousted As House Speaker In Dramatic Vote As Democrats Join With GOP Critics To Topple Him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos. McCarthy’s chief rival, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, brought forward the “motion to vacate” drawing together more than a…

Biden Tries To Reassure Allies Of Continued US Support For Ukraine After Congress Drops Aid Request

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday with U.S. allies and partners to coordinate future support for Ukraine after Congress passed — and he signed — legislation that kept the U.S. government funded but dropped his request for billions of dollars to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The White House announced that Biden had convened the call but provided no details…

9-Year-Old Who Vanished From New York State Park Found Safe And Man Linked To Ransom Note Arrested

MOREAU, N.Y. (AP) — A 9-year-old girl who vanished during a family camping trip in upstate New York was “safe and in good health” Monday after a massive two-day search ended with her rescue and the arrest of a person suspected in her abduction, police said. Charlotte Sena disappeared while riding her bike early Saturday evening at Moreau Lake State…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Lake Superior Brewing

DULUTH, Minn. — After purchasing Lake Superior Brewing back in 2020, Sarah and Seth Maxim chipped away at building their new vision for the brewery now located in the East Lakeside Neighborhood.  After nearly three years of renovations and dealing with supply chain issues, Lake Superior Brewing finally started serving beer this summer. “We started brewing in May. We tapped…

Coffee Conversation: Animal Allies Fur Ball Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies 2023 Fur Ball Gala is taking place on Saturday, October 14 at Northland Country Club. The purpose of the event is to raise funds to help take care of the animals. This year’s event will feature mingling, eating, gaming and winning. Fundraising goal is set at $100,000.00. Click here for ticket information. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota,…

Local Advocates Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

DULUTH, Minn. — Women make up the largest percentage of domestic abuse reported, but the face of domestic violence continues to evolve to include men and increasingly transgender and non-binary victims. “It definitely affects men, women and all genders. We see, I would say, a decrease in male reporting because of some of the stigma that exists around it. But…

UW System President Visits Superior Campus

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The UW system president gave a visit to the Superior campus Monday. This is the first time Jay Rothman is visiting since beginning his tenure as the 9th UW system president in 2022. The stop is all part of the OpportUWnity Tour with President Rothman and his staff visiting all the universities to meet with businesses, community…

College Loan Payments Begin Again

Those who owe are forced to deal with return to the way it was.

For many college students, Halloween is not nearly as frightening as the debt they are racking up. And this month, a three-year pause in paying back loans came to an end. The national break had been put in place during the pandemic. But it all came to an end this month, and millions must now resume making payments. For many…

Madeline Kingsbury: Adam Fravel Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charges

WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Adam Fravel has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his ex Madeline Kingsbury earlier this year. A grand jury returned the indictment for first-degree murder — past pattern of domestic abuse; first-degree murder — premeditation; and second-degree murder — unintentional on Monday, Oct. 2. Fravel, 29, was previously charged with two counts of second-degree…

US Expands Probe Into Ford Engine Failures To Include Two Motors And Nearly 709,000 Vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety investigators have expanded a probe into Ford Motor Co. engine failures to include nearly 709,000 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also said in documents posted Monday on its website that it upgraded the investigation to an engineering analysis, a step closer to a recall. The investigation now covers Ford’s F-150 pickup truck, as well…

Gordy’s Hi-Hat Closes for the Season

CLOQUET, Minn. — It’s feeling like summer on this hot October afternoon. Gordy’s Hi-Hat took advantage of the weather, extending their 63rd season’s last day to whenever they run out of food. “It was just a great season for us. We wanted to extend it a little bit. Today’s our last day and we’ll be open today until we run out…

Grandma’s Marathon Registration Now Open for 2024 Races

“Registration day is always an exciting day for us," said Zach Schneider, the Marketing and Public Relations Director for Grandma's Marathon. "If race day is the most exciting day in our calendar year, registration open day is a pretty close second.”

DULUTH, Minn. — Registration opens today for the biggest marathon in the Twin Ports. Runners interested in Grandma’s Marathon could register for race day next year starting as of 7 p.m. Sunday.  Race weekend holds the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and Full Marathon as well as the William A. Irvin 5-K. Last year the marathon had its second fast sellout…

Local Girl Scout Earns Her Gold

PROCTOR, Minn. — They say about 5% of girls in Girl Scouts work hard and long enough to reach the gold award. As for one scout in Proctor, this dream just became a reality. Cecelia Parmeter has finally earned her gold award after being apart of troop #4026. Parmeter’s project, “Shining A Spotlight on Fine Arts Education in Our Schools”,…

Unseasonable Heat Cancels Twin Cities Marathon

Courtesy: Twin Cities In Motion MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A forecast that record high temperatures and humidity would create “extreme and dangerous” conditions prompted organizers to cancel two long-distance races Sunday in Minnesota’s two largest cities that were expected to draw up to 20,000 runners. The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon from Minneapolis to neighboring St. Paul had been expected to draw…

September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point

Fire Department Warns Everyone to Be Careful

Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday. The warning continues until 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The department says the warning means that wind and wave conditions can…

Superior Firefighters Raise Money For Muscular Dystrophy Association

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior firefighters have been out all week filling the boot with lots of donations. Every year, the firefighters raise money for kids and families who have muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle disease. This week they were standing outside the Super One and Walmart in Superior. Money will go towards funding research with the Muscular Dystrophy Association…

Homecoming Week at UMD Features Bulldog Country Fair

DULUTH, Minn. — The weather may have impacted some events on Friday, but it did not dampen the homecoming spirit at UMD’s Bulldog Country Fair. Three food trucks lined Ordean Court, including; Oasis, The Iron Waffle and Johnny B’s. Other outdoor activities were cancelled due to rain. This event is a part of UMD’s homecoming week celebrations. The purpose is…

Improvements to Chester Park Playground Honor Late Barry Family

DULUTH, Minn. — “Today we are recognizing the contributions of family and friends who contributed, donated, fundraised to make improvements to the Chester Park playground in honor and memory of the Barry family,” said Jessica Peterson, Duluth Parks and Recreation Manager. The lives of the Sean, Rianna, Shiway, and Sadie Barry were tragically taken, along with their dog in April…

Childcare Grants for Providers in Superior and Douglas County

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The City of Superior has established a grant program that can provide up to $10,000 for childcare providers in the city to use for capital projects. These projects should enhance the overall quality, safety, and accessibility of the childcare facilities.  Douglas County childcare providers can receive up to $5,000 for capital projects. On Saturday, September 30 the…

Charges Filed in Rustic Bar Brawl

DULUTH, Minn.  — The Duluth Police Department has completed its investigation into the bar fight that occurred at the Rustic Bar in West Duluth on September 12th. You may recall that a 39-year-old woman was beaten by two men in the bar after she had a confrontation with another woman. According to a news release from the police department, the…

Open House About Plans for New Downtown Library

DULUTH, Minn. — The vision for a new multi-million-dollar Downtown Duluth Library is continuing to take shape. Thursday, the Duluth Library Foundation held an open house for the community to learn more about the proposal. The cost to demolish the current library on west Superior Street and replace with a new one is estimated around $72 million dollars. The city…

Spirit Mountain Summer Season Recap

DULUTH, Minn. — The summer season has wrapped up for Spirit Mountain and soon it will be their busy winter season. The mountain’s interim executive director says summer revenue is about a third of their earned revenue. Summer activities have grown over the years with more mountain bike trails added and being one of 6 gold rides declared by the…

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein Of California, An Advocate For Liberal Priorities, Dies At Age 90

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman” and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90. Feinstein died on Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C., her office confirmed on Friday. President Joe…

Hail is Not a Huge Concern for the Growing Solar Industry in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. — In recent years, solar panels have increased in popularity as an alternative energy source for homes, businesses and power companies here in the Northland.  However, as we try to capture energy that is produced in nature, the weather itself can cause the greatest setbacks. This past summer, there were reports across the country of solar panels being…

WI Senator Explores Minnesota’s Cannabis Legalization Success

A Wisconsin senator is exploring Minnesota’s cannabis legalization efforts in hopes of changing the law in the state. Sen. Melissa Agard, a democrat from Madison, visited Minnesota lawmakers Thursday to talk about their successes around legalizing marijuana. Sen. Agard released a statement saying in part: “Visiting with neighboring legislators who led the charge to legalize cannabis in Minnesota was invigorating….

Bentleyville’s 128-Foot Iconic Tree Struck By Vandals

DULUTH, Minn. — Disappointment from the crew at Bentleyville Tour of Lights, which has become victim again to vandals before it’s even set up for the season. Vandals destroyed thousands of dollars of cords and equipment from the 128-foot Bentleyville tree. Crews noticed the damage while starting to set up Bayfront for the popular display. The tree structure was stored…

Eight Duluth Busineses to Receive $3,500 to Help Revitalize Downtown and Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. –More than a half-dozen downtown Duluth businesses have landed storefront grants of $3,500 each. The grants are designed to improve the lighting, storefront, and patio space of the businesses to help revitalize downtown. The companies receiving the grants are Dubh Linn Pub; Anchor’s End Tattoo, Rabbit, Bird & Bear; Duluth Coffee; Joseph Nease Gallery; Hamilton Monroe & Co.;…