DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s largest mental health and addiction services provider has officially re-branded. Brightwater Health, formerly known as the Human Development Center, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event included remarks from Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce president Matt Baumgartner and guided tours of the space. “Most people in our community, at some point, will have…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office swore in new sheriff’s deputies and correctional officers. Nine deputies and seven corrections officers were sworn in by Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and pinned by friends and family. The event also recognized new civilian staff hires, promotions, and the swearing-in of the department’s newest K-9, Ollie. Among the new deputies is retired…
DULUTH, Minn. — A protest was held outside the Teamsters Local 346 union hall in Lincoln Park, where Congressman Pete Stauber was believed to be attending a private gathering. People outside said they showed up looking to share their concerns with proposed legislation easing federal restrictions on mining near the Boundary Waters, and the current unrest in Minneapolis involving ICE…
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CLOQUET, Minn.– A local gem in Carlton County has been shining a spotlight on community theater for 40 years now. County Seat Theater got its start in Cloquet as a simple high school fundraiser for band uniforms. The success of that one show led to several seasons of productions at Carlton High School. Over the years, their impact on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Warrior Brewing Company has announced that its taproom in Lincoln Park will be closing ahead of a relocation. While the current taproom is closing, distribution will continue during the process of finding a new location. The owners of the company hope to stay in Duluth and be moved in this summer. The aim is to have separate…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Historic St. Louis County Depot will be seeing some major renovations and a new exhibit soon. The project originally began as planning for a new HVAC system. It has since grown into replacing plumbing, structural upgrades, and more. The lobby of the North Shore Scenic railroad will get air conditioning for the first time. While there…
DULUTH, Minn. — Renovations are taking place at the Depot, and the St. Louis County Historical Society is using this is an opportunity to make some improvements as well. As Historical Society staff move exhibits and put some things in storage to make room for the building renovations, they plan on using this transitional period to find out how to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s open race for governor led the congressman’s top Republican rival to drop out of the race less than a day later. Tom Tiffany Tiffany now faces only nominal opposition for the Republican nomination in the battleground state after Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann announced his decision to drop out Wednesday. Schoemann…
(AP) – The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that two federal agents involved in Pretti’s shooting have been on leave since Saturday. A photo of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer over the weekend, is displayed at the shooting scene Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Minneapolis. The announcement came as Trump seemed…
BURNETT COUNTY, Wis. – The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office says a propane truck caught fire following a crash with a pickup truck. It happened on State Road 70 and County Road H in Dewey Township on January 28, 2026 around 1pm. That is about 28-miles Southeast of Hayward. The road is closed. For safety reasons the area will remain closed until…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Proctor has issued a boil water advisory following a water main break. The advisory is in place after officials say a water main broke in Duluth, where valves supplying Proctor were temporarily closed to help with repairs. Officials with the City of Duluth said the break happened near the 700 block of N Boundary Ave. Water service…
DULUTH, Min. – A lawsuit is claiming Duluth has illegally high building permit-related fees. The Duluth lawsuits is similar to others filled against Minneapolis and St. Paul. The man suing is in Duluth is Joe Kovich. His lawyer Shawn M. Raiter tells FOX 21,. “Certain cities in Minnesota—including Duluth—have unlawfully overcharged property owners well over $100 million for building permit…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Students that chose to serve their country were honored at Proctor High School today. 11 Students were cheered on by their family and friends as they officially signed up for the Minnesota National Guard. Nationally, less than 1 percent of high school students join military service, but those 11 students make up 5 percent of the senior…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students and organizations looking to do some good today gathered at UMD’s Kirby ballroom. Over 40 different groups were at the annual spring volunteer fair. The fair lets students see a variety of volunteer opportunities around the northland without having to go out and find them. Volunteering also gives students experience beyond what school and most students…
DULUTH, Minn – North Shore Resort Company, the company that owns Lutsen Lodge, is suing Owners Insurance Company for not paying insurance claims from the fire that destroyed the historic resort. Lutsen Lodge Fire The suit, filed in federal court on January 23, 2026 says, “Plaintiff timely made a claim to Defendant for coverage under the Policy’s Building, Personal Property,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Students at University Wisconsin Superior who love sports, now have the option to study it further. UW-Superior announced its new Bachelor of Science degree in sports and recreation management. It’s expecting to attract students that are ready to dive deeper into their passion. The degree was once offered as a minor. One student said, he wasted no time…
PROCTOR, Minn. — A broken water main has temporarily closed Proctor highschool and Middle School. According to school officials, overnight, a water main broke in Duluth that feeds water to Proctor. When attempting to fix the break, the City of Duluth turned off the feed to the water tower. As a result of morning water usage, the water tower was…
