RICE LAKE, Wis.– A nonprofit organization is taking therapy outside and into the stables. Nature’s Edge Therapy provides occupational and speech therapy in a unique way. The operation has been around for 20 years and utilizes hippotherapy or animal assisted therapy. It’s the same as they would be in a hospital, clinic, or school setting, but these sessions take place…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A former City Councilor from Ashland announced her candidacy for Wisconsin state senate at Empire Coffee in Superior today. Kelly Westlund announced she would run as a democrat for senate district 25. Westlund has worked under Senator Tammy Baldwin in the past, she says she wants to focus on expanding access to affordable healthcare, extending broadband access,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has been selected to receive thousands in grant money to help reduce some of the city’s blight which residents think should be a top priority for housing and urban development. Love your Block is a two year gran totaling $100,000 given to only 8 cities around the country. Duluth received it after applying…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A stray dog found starving to death in Cloquet is on the rebound, thanks to a local vet tech. But a forever home is greatly needed. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger has Tuffy’s story. Tuffy is full of love these days, but the Sheperd mix has seen some dark days after being found more than two months ago…
Photo: Friends of the Northland FireWire BRITT, Minn.- A homeowner has been arrested by St. Louis County Sheriff’s Deputies Friday on arson-related charges after a fire at his home in Britt. According to deputies, around 12:14 p.m. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a house fire in the 8600 block of Donnywood Circle W. A neighbor reported flames coming…
DULUTH, Minn. –As the seasons start to transition, and the snow melts, waterways in the Northland become a popular attraction. Especially waterfalls. We spent time in Wisconsin today visiting Amnicon Falls State Park to check out the action. With a break in flurries, some people took advantage and ventured out for a refreshing taste of spring. One solo hiker made…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the summer weather hopefully coming soon, Duluth Parks and Recreation is gearing up with the releases of their summer program brochure. The brochure was released this week and parks and rec officials say this is the most summer programs they’ve ever had. The brochure includes programs for youth, families and those 55 and older. They range…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s that time of year again, the spring freeze/thaw cycle, and more homeowners could see their basements flooding. Because of the weather and ice melting, that water can easily make its way into basements. DBS Residential Solutions say it’s best to get your home inspected early in the fall to make sure everything is working correctly, but…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.- A 29-year-old man from Esko has been charged with assault and possession of a firearm, arrested after a man from Wrenshall was found shot in his legs along I-35 Sunday. According to the criminal complaint, on Sunday St. Louis County Sheriff’s Deputies located a man bleeding on both legs on I-35 just south of the Proctor…
Michael Carbo Jr. mugshot DULUTH, Minn.- The Chisholm man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering Nancy Daugherty in 1986 — in one of the Northland’s oldest cold cases — now faces the highest murder charge from the state. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that Michael Carbo Jr., 54, has been indicted by a Hibbing grand jury on…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A Cloquet woman, who is also a veterinarian technician at the Duluth Veterinary Hospital, is looking to find a forever home for a stray dog that was found severely malnourished about nine weeks ago. Before and after care Jodi Carlson has been working to build up Tuffy’s strength for the past seven weeks. Talking to Dan Hanger…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet firefighters were called to rescue some kittens from a camper Tuesday. Jodi Carlson, who is a veterinary technician and handles the Missing Pets in the Northland Facebook group, was there to help, too. Calrson said firefighters carefully removed paneling from the camper and then started sifting their way through insulation before finding two little kittens stuck…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol is looking to fill about 100 patrol positions across the state over the next year, including Duluth. No law enforcement experience is required. All one needs is a two or four-year degree of any kind. The State Patrol does the rest by paying for a person’s three months of peace officer training and…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– A popular Superior brewery is expanding its brand to other regions of Wisconsin. Earth Rider Brewery is distributing their line of beer to both Madison and Milwakee. Employees returned to the Twin Ports this afternoon after delivering can hours away. One of Earth Riders sale representatives, Peter Knutson told us, expansion has been on their mind for quite…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Community Garden Program is stocking up their Little Free Seed Libraries once again in preparation of spring gardening season. These free seed libraries are in their third season, and you can find them in the same type of box design that the Little Free Libraries are in. Seed donations have come from seed companies, green…
DULUTH, Minn. – RJ Sport and Cycle is preparing for summer as it is the busiest time of year for them. The boats have recently started to arrive at the shop in Duluth and demand is heavy as fishing opener is right around the corner. On an average year, RJ’s sells roughly 150 to 180 boats and 80 pontoons. With…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Ukraine Benefit Concert was held Thursday at the Barrel Room in the Fitger’s Complex. Musicians from around the Twin Ports gathered together to help fund the non-profit Nova Ukraine. Nova Ukraine has been an organization since 2013 and is dedicated to helping the country stabilize their democracy. Performing were names like Helmi Harrington, Mark and Nancy…
DULUTH, Minn. – An Easter weekend tradition is back to full capacity at Lake Superior Zoo. Their Egg-stravaganza will run from 10 to 4 Saturday, April 16. People can enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny, as well as take part in animal enrichment exhibits put together by zoo members. Returning this year is a golden egg hunt, where lucky kids…
DULUTH, Minn. – The persistent winter weather may not be the most appealing for outdoor activities. However, it isn’t stopping some people from getting out for a bike ride. “People are already out on their bikes quite a bit,” says Ethan Reilly, a mechanic and salesperson with Twin Ports Cyclery. “I’ve seen three different kind of group ride groups that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Restaurants that are hosting an Easter Brunch are preparing for a busy Sunday. For Boomtown, this will be their first at their Duluth area location since opening up in June of 2021. Front House Manager Alexis EK says they are ready. “We are going to be offering everything from a French toast bake,” says EK. “We have an…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Harbor Rescue Mission is finalizing preparations for their Easter dinner. This year’s menu will consist of sliced ham, creamy potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, pineapple, cherries, and homemade cookies. Items were either donated, including from businesses like Bridgeman’s in Duluth and B & B Market in Cloquet, or bought through the monetary donations made to the mission….
Ashland, WI – Today, Kelly Westlund, a longtime resident, former city council member, and community advocate from Ashland, announced her candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 25. Westlund, who has served as the Northwest Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin since 2015, will run to replace State Senator Janet Bewley, who is retiring from public service at the end…
FOX 9 BUFFALO, Minn. (FOX 9) – Former Hennepin County Sheriff and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich Stanek is hospitalized, following a serious crash in Buffalo, Minnesota Tuesday. A spokesperson for Stanek said he was leaving a campaign event when the crash occurred. A report from the Minnesota State Patrol says Stanek was behind the wheel of a Ram 1500 that pulled out…
WISCONSIN — State representative Nick Milroy (D-South Range) announced on Thursday that he will not be running for another term. He represents the 73rd district, which currently includes most of Douglas County and the northern halves of Washburn and Burnett Counties. Here is Nick Milroy’s statement. “One of my biggest desires in life has been to give back to a…
Ace Dilly PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor police are asking for the public’s help locating a 79-year-old man. Chief Kent Gaidis said his name is Harvey Dilly but goes by the name of Ace. Gaidis said he is “likely wearing dark clothing, possibly wearing a motorcycle vest with patches.” Dilly was last seen during the evening hours April 4 at the…
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Easter is around the corner and what better way to attract the Easter Bunny than with some Carrot Cake. Lisa Quarles with The Sweet Exchange helps Meteorologist Ken Slama decorate cupcakes in the spirit of Easter in this week’s Cooking Connection. For orders and inquiries, Lisa can be reached at (218) 310-2412 or by email at SweetExchangeMN@gmail.com. Categories: Community, Cooking…
Associated Press TAOPI, Minn. – Residents of a small farming community in southeastern Minnesota are working to recover from a devastating tornado that destroyed half of the town’s homes, toppled tall trees and left piles of debris in its wake. A tornado with winds of more than 110 mph struck Taopi near the Iowa border late Tuesday night, tearing the…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Department of Natural Resources has restarted efforts to set standards for bacteria in groundwater after conservatives on the agency’s policy board killed the attempt in February. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the board on Wednesday authorized a public hearing and comment period on a new rule-making process to set groundwater standards for E….
IRON COUNTY, Wis. — A man in from Montreal, WI has been charged after the Iron County Sheriff says he got into an altercation involving guns with a responding deputy back on March 20th. According to the Iron County Sheriff, Todd Grossklaus called 911 claiming that a woman at his home was drunk and needed to be taken away. When…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday the Lake Superior Zoo held a special event just for their members. The zoo held a new event for their members to learn about and even make their own enrichment items for the animals, including painting and paper mache crafts that are safe for them. Employees were excited to get the members involved in making the…
DULUTH, Minn. – This time of year can bring severe weather and high winds. Unfortunately, this means power outages are more likely to happen. Minnesota Power line crews and dispatch encourage their customers to stay prepared with what they need to get through any outages while crews work diligently to restore power as soon as possible. “I’m just really proud…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass is giving people the chance to design their own hummingbird feeder this month. More than 40 people took part in this event last year. People will be able to choose their own colors and pattern, then watch a glassblower make it for them and describe each step of the process. “A lot of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 9Round Fitness Center knows how to pack a punch, but this time, it’s going toward a cause benefitting animals. 9Round is a kickboxing gym, and Wednesday, they held a fundraiser called Punching for Pets, where it donates one penny for every punch, kick, and exercise completed by their clients. They try to do a few fundraisers…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you enjoy using the parks and trail systems throughout Duluth, and maybe have a couple of ideas on what you would like to see improved, Duluth Parks and Rec is holding in person feedback sessions this week to hear your thoughts. Wednesday was the first of three community workshops to share feedback on Duluth parks and…
DULUTH, Minn. — When you throw out your food scraps, you might not realize the negative impact it can have on the environment, but there is a way to prevent that. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District is reminding people to separate their leftover food scraps from their trash to drop off at various compost sites around town. When these…
DULUTH, Minn. — The first saltie of the season is in the Twin Ports. The Resko, a 624-foot bulk carrier, arrived Wednesday evening from the Netherlands, and will be loaded with wheat to transport to Italy. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority will hold its annual welcoming event Friday, where the First Ship contest winner will be announced from the more…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Police Department now offers a room for victims of sexual violence, a private place for their voices to be heard. One of the rooms in the department was recently redone to create a more welcoming and comforting space for survivors to share their stories, in what is called a soft interview room, as opposed to traditional…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today, families gathered in the St. Lukes pavilion building to commemorate the lives that were given another chance after other ended. April is considered National Donate Life Month and to honor it, St. Lukes hosted a ceremony to recognize the importance of organ, tissue and eye donations. Donor families came together to take a moment of silence for…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Republican Congressman and former police officer, Pete Stauber hosted a public safety roundtable today in Hermantown, alongside local law enforcement and community leaders. In the wake of the Social Justice Movements that happened around the country after George Floyd was killed by an ex-Minneapolis officer, Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation called the, “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act” last…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is ready to trial run a fast pass program for one of its concession items. Called “Fast Two”, people who purchase tickets online to see Travis Tritt on July 10 will have the option to pre-purchase two beers for an additional fee. People will be able to get them at a concession stand at Amsoil Arena…
DULUTH, Minn, – A new home in Duluth’s Irving Neighborhood is one of the latest completed projects part of Rebuild Duluth. The city set up the program in 2019, giving developers free lots if they can create home designs that will fit in them. The home at 58th Avenue West and Redruth, designed by Office Hughes Olsen and built by One…
-Minnesota North Shore With the spring weather returning to the Northland, some folks are eager to once again get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the North Shore. Rick Pelky, of Brainard, put it simply, “It’s just a nice, calming, relaxing place to come to. Beautiful.” From sunrise to sunset, the North Shore of Lake Superior boasts stunning rocky…
NEW YORK (AP) — The man wanted in the shooting of 10 people on a subway in Brooklyn was arrested Wednesday afternoon, a day after the attack on a crowded rush-hour train. Frank R. James, 62, was taken into custody in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood, law enforcement officials who weren’t authorized to discuss the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was extending the order, which was set to expire on April 18, until May 3 to allow more time…
MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – An Esko man is being held on preliminary charges of 2nd degree attempted murder and 2nd degree assault after a man was shot in the legs Sunday afternoon in Midway Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the 39-year-old victim from Wrenshall was seen Sunday afternoon around 1:20 p.m. limping on the shoulder of…
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Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A possible tornado tore up a small Minnesota town and a blizzard forced the closure of the North Dakota Capitol, schools and roads, as spring storms wreaked havoc across the Upper Midwest. The National Weather Service said the unconfirmed tornado took the roofs off houses, destroyed grain bins, snapped power lines and lifted a…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Theatre is getting ready to hit the stage starting April 14 to perform in “Pippin” the musical. The character Pippin is said to be determined to be extraordinary. But will the price be too high? The 1970s musical is all about Pippin exploring what makes a meaningful life. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked to the show’s…
