Doug LaMalfa WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California and a reliable vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda, has died, reducing the GOP’s narrow control of the House. He was 65. His death, confirmed by Majority Whip Tom Emmer and National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson, trims the Republicans’ margin of control of…
FILE – In this June 28, 2019, file photo the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal is seen during a news conference in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) A Minnesota hotel that wouldn’t allow federal immigration agents to stay there this month is apologizing and saying the refusal violated its own policies. The Department of Homeland Security had accused the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Grinch isn’t stealing Christmas this year; he’s cleaning it up. As the holiday season wraps up, Twin Ports Trailer Trash is getting ready to pick up Christmas trees across the region. The company began offering the service eight years ago as a way to give back to the community during its slower winter season. The free…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a packed house at the Duluth city hall, because three new Duluth City Councilors took the oath of office. A swearing-in ceremony took place at the council chamber for incumbent Terese Tomanek, and newcomers Jordon Johnson, Diane Desotelle, and David Clanaugh. Councilor Clanaugh was not at the ceremony because of a work obligation. As for Tomanek,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. & DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say they arrested a man for stealing a car in Superior, Wisconsin. A Probable Cause Statement said the vehicle’s owner had left the car running with the keys in the ignition. The theft happened on December 27, 2025. The charging documents say a Duluth Police cruiser’s automated license plate reader saw the…
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Paul, denounces President Donald Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage” and dismissing the state as a “hellhole.” ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid…
VIRGINA, Minn. — Embarrass man, Ryan Ross Denzer-Johnson, 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree involving a minor child under the age of 14, according to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Denzer-Johnson was a former teacher, foster parent and participated in youth ministry. During a court…
DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say they were able to catch an alleged “porch pirate” thanks to a Ring surveillance camera. Charging documents claim Donissa Ann Saice Garcia stole an Amazon package off the porch of a residence on the 2800-block of West 2nd Street in Duluth. It happened on December 18, 2025. A “Ring brand” camera in the neighborhood…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Economic Development Authority is launching a new pilot program aimed to get more food trucks in city parks. The program will offer 6 no-cost permits to mobile food vendors to operate in City of Duluth parks. Its designed to give local operators a low barrier opportunity to expand their businesses’s visibility and connect with the Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. — Kids were lacing up their running shows this past weekend for the first installment of Saturday Morning at the Races. The first of four Saturday race events took place at the College of St. Scholastica. The Young Athletes Foundation hosts the free races every winter, which helps kids burn off energy and stay active during the colder…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two YMCA branches in the Twin Ports are now operating under one name. A ribbon cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the integration of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA. As the Superior location joins the Duluth location and its branches, the two organizations will operate under a new name,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule won’t result in any families losing access or insurance coverage for vaccines, but…
People protest outside Manhattan Federal Court before the arraignment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) UPDATE — Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. “I’m innocent. I am not guilty….
BWCA, Minn.– During the middle of winter, many outdoor enthusiasts look forward to some summer camping, and the Superior National Forest is staying on top of that. The Superior National Forest announced permit reservations will be up for grabs on Wednesday, January 28th at 9 am CDT. They will be valid starting on May 1st- September 30th, 2026. Officials from…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families(DCYF) has found that nine childcare centers featured in a viral video claiming fraud are operating normally. Investigators said they conducted on-site compliance checks at nine child care centers referenced in a recently circulated video by YouTuber Nick Shirley. The video accuses several Somali-run centers of…
(CNN) A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. The man was detained shortly after midnight by Secret Service agents assigned to Vance’s home, east of downtown Cincinnati, agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press. He has not…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new year means a new year for weddings, and that means the Duluth Wedding Show is back at the DECC. The one-stop-shop event is happening Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It’s all about the brides, grooms and even the dreamers getting consumed with more than 130 vendors to help make your wedding…
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered at the Duluth Folk School to learn and sing sea shanties. Historically, sea shanties served as working songs, sung by sailors as they traveled across the sea. Throughout the event, multiple Shantymen and a few opera singers took turns leading a variety of tunes. Many people joined in whether they were beginners or experts, to…
People gather for a news conference at the state capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (AP Giovanna Dell’Orto) Minnesota officials have until the end of this week to hand over information on providers and parents who receive federal child care funds that the Trump administration contends have been used fraudulently or risk losing federal funding. State…
Courtesy: AP Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor. The letter was sent Saturday. Republicans had been making plans to impeach her ever since her Dec. 19 conviction. A spokesperson for Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, said his office received…
Courtesy: Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom Monday to face U.S. drug charges, he will likely follow the path taken by another Latin American strongman toppled by U.S. forces: Panama’s Manuel Noriega. Maduro was captured Saturday, 36 years to the day after Noriega was removed by…
President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters during a rally marking the anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ines, which took place during Venezuela’s 19th-century Federal War, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP) – The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown community members packed into the new arena for its grand opening. What began as a dream became a reality through the support of local businesses, community funding, and lawmakers. The project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tours of the new NorthStar Ford Arena, which is expected to serve generations of hockey players. “This…
DULUTH, Minn. — Portman Hockey celebrated the kickoff to their outdoor hockey season with their annual “Great Skate” fundraiser. Skaters both big and small gathered from around the Northland to help Portman raise funds for the organization’s programs, in order to keep the sport affordable for all interested kids. After the event was previously postponed from its original Dec. 17….
DULUTH, Minn. — An art show with a special purpose took place in Downtown Duluth as the all-ages, “Home Stories Art Show” took over Studio Cafe. The artwork displayed was done by Twin Ports youth, all of whom are a part of youth programming with Lutheran Social Services, as a way to draw attention to the on-going youth housing crisis….
SANDSTONE, Minn. — The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone has welcomed a new addition, with its first ever snow leopard adapting well to his new home. Raj, a 13 year old snow leopard has made his way from Michigan to his new home in Minnesota. Unlike most of The Wildcat Sanctuary residents, Raj isn’t a rescue, he’s a retiree. “Raj came…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A local author and professor is bringing a lot of wisdom into the new year with the release of his newest book. ‘Wisdom from the Woods’ is a book designed to carry positivity and relaxation throughout the year. It’s filled with 52 nature inspired metaphors and short stories he’s gathered to give gentle guidance. Author Mark Langenfeld is…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. Christian Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization after investigators say he shared…
People mourn behind flowers near the sealed off Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year’s celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner) CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles started a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from a year earlier. Chinese rival BYD, which sold 2.26…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just above the company’s new storefront, Duluth Coffee Company is crafting more than just coffee. The company says they’re the only “bean to bar” chocolate producer in the Northland, taking cocoa beans from Central America and then roasting them, processing them, and finally, molding the finished product into bars. The roasting of the beans is similar to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The New Years Resolution of getting to the gym has been one of the most common for years, and with the turn of the calendar, local gyms often see a spike in those looking to make good on their promise. At Doc’s Gym in Superior, gym memberships typically rise dramatically during and directly after the holidays, before…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The city of Superior is celebrating the past, as they head into the new year because they debuted their new antique mall Thursday morning. The owners of the ‘Sellers Auction’ on Belknap Street, decided to take advantage of the space after the Family Dollar store closed down. The owners have had more than forty years of antique experience,…
New York Attorney General Letitia James, left, administers the oath of office to mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, center, as his wife Rama Duwaji looks on, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics as one of the country’s…
(CNN) UPDATE — About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, during a New Year’s celebration in a Swiss Alpine bar, police said Thursday. Authorities did not immediately have an exact count of the deceased. CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — A fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — A $1 million winning lottery ticket was sold in International Falls. According to the Minnesota Lottery, the ticket was sold at Forestland Sales located at 1111 3rd St. This was a part of one million tickets sold during the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle, which ran from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3 Officials say it was the fastest…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Christmas Eve, Heartland PCA, a home care agency in northern Minnesota, received notice from the Department of Human Services that payments were being suspended under a new federal Medicaid pre-payment review process. Heartland PCA says their agency, along with 600 others, was impacted yesterday by an abrupt halt in payments, tied to fraud concerns, involving 14…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — People braved the cold at Fichtner Park to celebrate the city of Hermantown’s 50th birthday. The area started with just a few homesteaders, before the city was established back in 1975. Since then, it has continued to grow to just over 10,000 residents. Everyone stood around fires, made s’mores, and ate hot dogs while taking in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library held its annual New Year’s celebration called “Noon Year’s.” Families and kids of all ages were welcome to attend the library’s annual Noon Year event. There was all kinds of fun, from a dance party with bubbles, to creating your own noise makers. Many families make the event an annual tradition as a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local daycare is reacting to the Trump administration announcing that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota. The freeze comes after allegations of fraudulent daycares in the state. Kallie Thomas, the Executive Director of Happy Time Daycare says the freeze could be detrimental. Happy Time is a non-profit, with tuition only covering bills and staff….
The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification and administrative data about the programs in a move fueled by a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents. All 50 states will be impacted by the review, but the Republican administration is focusing most of its ire…
DULUTH, Minn.– The New Year’s Eve celebrations at Wussow’s began bright and early this morning and sounds of local artists will be filling the room all day. For more than a decade, the concert cafe has made this all-day concert a tradition. Every forty minutes, artists will take turns taking the stage. Attendees of all ages will get to take in…
Shane Drift DULUTH, Min. & NETT LAKE, Min. – The day after making it official and signing a Tribal-State cannabis compact with Minnesota, we’re learning more about what is next for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and cannabis. The agreement signed on December 30, 2025 provides a blueprint for a shared goal of safeguarding the health of Minnesotans regarding…
TWIN PORTS — A look at business hours across New Year’s Eve and Day. Hours are based on the posted hours from the business’s site and may vary for businesses with multiple locations. Retail Walmart New Years Eve: open 6 am to 11 pm New Years Day: open 6 am to 11 pm Target New Years Eve: open until 9…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Lake Superior Zoo is saying ‘cheers’ to the new year, by welcoming in some new 21+ opportunities. The ‘Porcupine Pub’ is debuting at the zoo, and it’s bringing along some new events. Starting in January, they will be hosting a trivia night every third Wednesday of the month. Attendees can take advantage of their selection of local…
TWIN PORTS — A look at the local happenings and celebrations sorted by event start time Superior Lanes – 11 am until 12:30 am Cosmic Bowling Party – wear neon! 3 games and shoe rental for $10 per person Family friendly $3 rail drinks all day, Champagne at midnight Wild State Cider – 7 pm to 10 pm The Brothers…
TOWN OF RADISSON, Wis. — A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed to death in the Town of Radisson. According to officials, on December 30 at 2:16 p.m., Sawyer County authorities responded to reports of a dead woman in a home. Once on scene, they found 61-year-old Lynette D. Coaty of Radisson dead with apparent stab wounds….
VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Mesabi Humane Society decided it will no longer be accepting new animals from the City of Virginia following the city of Virginia’s decision to end the temporary per-animal payment structure that had been in place during negotiations. The 2025 contract called for $45,000, but MHS says it actually costs about $100,000 a year to care for…
DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Wild State Cider in Duluth Tuesday to discuss the impacts of a potential hemp ban across the state. In less than a year, breweries and cideries could look a lot different. Many of them are currently selling drinks and gummies with THC and CBD and at the end of this year, things could…
Jim O’Neill WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. Acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jim O’Neill announced on the social platform X that the step is in response to “blatant fraud that appears to be…
