DULUTH, Minn.- What is Beargrease without the annual cutest puppy competition? The Beargrease cutest puppy contest is an annual tradition that’s become so popular it attracts people from all over the Midwest. “The public comes in and takes a ballot and votes for the number which is the cutest puppy, which is very hard when you have 40 of them,” contest…
DULUTH, Minn.- In a swarm of last minute preparations for the race, competing dogs were brought in for a vet check. The team of veterinarians checked each dog to monitor their hearts, hydration, lungs, injuries on their feet and/or the appearance of frostbite. Dogs with minor cuts and frostbite could be managed, but anything more than that was turned away from participating….
HILL CITY, Minn. (AP) – A state investigation concludes that a 58-year-old man with dementia living in a northern Minnesota care center died from bleeding in the brain several weeks after he was repeatedly punched in the face by one staff member while another staff member held him down in his wheelchair. The Star Tribune reports that investigators accuse managers at…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Red Cross, blood donations decrease during winter months. A local Boy Scout troop hosted a blood drive at the Northland Country Club. For every unit of blood donated, the Red Cross will give $10 to Boy Scout Troop 9. The money will fund future scout needs. Although the event is beneficial for the troop,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth community mourns the loss of one of their own with a memorial service for fallen K9 Officer Haas. Friday afternoon, the DECC’s Harborside Ballroom filled to the brim with officers from across the state, was somber. But the story shared about a hero gave a glimmer of hope to the mourning community. “Family, friends, colleagues and…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The old Soo Line Freight Depot in Superior is now home to Thirsty Pagan Brewing. The microbrewery broke ground this afternoon after receiving a $148,000 WEDC state grant. “When we are waiting for that grant we can’t start any work so we’ve been biting our nails and on the edge of our seat to get going. Now…
TWIN PORTS — The cold effects not only how we feel but also how we live. Here are some tips to keep you and your home safe and warm. “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best!” said Service Tech Gartner Refrigeration Company Dave Duffy. “Have it checked on a regular basis to try and catch a potential problem…
DULUTH, Minn. – 60 mushers will be in line and ready to go starting Sunday for the John Beargrease Sled Dog race. Crews were at Billy’s bar getting set up for the marathon festivities. The owner of the bar says he expects big crowd to watch the start of the 35th Annual race. “It’s very exciting we are the start…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Superior Police Department has sworn in its fifth female police officer. She told Fox 21 today that this was a dream come true for her, helping people in a community she is quite familiar with. “I think what I’m looking forward to the most is starting what I was meant to do. Starting my career – especially in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth has already seen 16 opioid overdoses since the start of the year, five resulted in a death. Authorities recently apprehended 26-year-old Jacob Johnson and 49-year-old Jamie McNeary for an opioid related death, but investigators say this is just the start when it comes to cracking down on opioid distribution. In Duluth, opioid overdoses dropped from 150…
DENVER – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal stalking charges. Federal prosecutors in Colorado say Eric Ronald Bolduan also must register as a sex offender following his release. Bolduan pleaded guilty to three counts of stalking and three counts of interstate communications in September. Prosecutors say he created…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – In a recent release, the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office says they do not anticipate filing a criminal complaint against Jake Patterson in the immediate future. Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf states: “A prosecutor’s decision whether to file criminal charges involves the consideration of multiple factors, including the existence of other charges and victim-related concerns….
(Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP)BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – With temperatures expected to reach 20 to 30 degrees below zero next week, Governor Tim Walz says he is exploring the possibility of closing Minnesota schools if temperatures remain extremely low. “I really trust local officials and superintendents and folks to make these decisions,” Walz said. “We’ll certainly see when it’s the proper…
WEST DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures the cold has kept us looking for indoor fun and The Caddy Shack has brand new state of the art indoor sports simulators! Private rooms offer Golf Simulators of course but now they also offer a Soccer Simulator, Hockey Simulator and a Laser Shot HD Simulator that has… Six different handguns…
DULUTH, Minn. – A public memorial service is being held today honoring Duluth police K-9 Has. The memorial service is being held at the Harbor Side Ballroom at the DECC Friday afternoon. Doors will open to the public at 3:00 p.m. with the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Haas was only three years old when he was shot in the…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found under a car that had crashed into a wall at a hospital parking ramp. Deputies responded to the parking structure at Froedtert Hospital shortly before 4 a.m. where they found the unconscious woman under the vehicle with a head wound. Officials say the woman…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks — until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown. Some 800,000 federal workers have had to work without pay or have been kept from doing their jobs as Trump and congressional Democrats were locked in…
DULUTH, Minn; SUPERIOR, Wis.- Well into day 34 of the government shutdown, several federal workers are still without pay and some without work at all. When it comes to the shutdown, it’s easy to think of how it’s affecting federal workers. The TTB, or the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau, is the section of the government that controls distribution…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is teaming up with local dental professionals to provide free care on Friday, February 1 for children whose families might not be able to otherwise afford it. Last year, the clinic served more than 60 children in the area. “We want to reach children in need of dental care,” said…
DULUTH, Minn. – A performance combining lute and voice at The College of St. Scholastica will feature recently discovered music that hasn’t been played in 350 years. Intimate Music for Lute and Voice is happening Saturday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium on the College’s Duluth campus. Longtime lutenist Edward Martin is set to perform solo baroque lute songs…
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota is pushing the speed limit to 60 mph on most two-lane state highways. The Star Tribune reports that state traffic officials say more than two-thirds of rural highways slated for the increase have already posted the new limit and that the rest should be completed this year. Many rural residents pushed for the change, but some national…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two men have been arrested in connection to an opioid related death that occurred on December 14, 2018. The Duluth Police Department and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force arrested 26-year-old Jacob Johnson on Wednesday and 49-year-old Jamie McNeary Thursday morning on charges of third-degree aiding and abetting murder. According to the criminal complaint a…
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MANKATO, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a tuberculosis outbreak among people associated with Minnesota State University, Mankato. Health officials believe the bacteria originated with an international student and spread to at least seven others. The majority are MSU students or former students. About 700 people who may have interacted with them, such as roommates and…
WASHINGTON -White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the arrest of former Donald Trump campaign adviser Roget Stone in the special counsel’s Russia probe has nothing to do with the president. Sanders’ comments came hours after Stone was arrested Friday during a pre-dawn raid at his Fort Lauderdale, Florida, home. Stone was charged in a seven-count indictment that includes…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, the Sports Garden was the place to be for Major League Baseball fans across the Northland. The Twins Caravan made its annual stop to Duluth. The event allows fans to meet and greet their favorite Twins players. The event is one of the longest running team caravans in all of professional sports. “It’s something that kick…
DULUTH, Minn. – Affinity Plus Credit Union hosted a grand opening for its newly built branch after relocating to Maple Grove Road in Duluth. The Affinity Plus is excited to serve their members better with a new drive-thru, larger parking lot and new ATM. Staff at the credit union say they are dedicated to making everyone feel comfortable while…
DULUTH, Minn.- Final preparations are underway for a public memorial service Friday honoring Duluth police K-9 Haas. Haas was only three years old when he was shot in the line of duty during a domestic assault call early January. Haas was one of four canines on the Duluth Police Department’s patrol unit and was cross–trained in locating narcotics. Duluth police tell…
DULUTH, Minn- Ahead of Friday’s memorial for fallen K-9 Officer Haas, a non-profit group is preparing something special that people who attend the funeral. The non-profit Backing the Blue Line is preparing 750 blue roses to represent the sacrifice law of enforcement officers and their families. Each rose is tagged with a paw print and K-9 Haas’ name. K-9 Haas…
FINLAND, Minn. – Blake and Jennifer Freking opened Manitou Crossing Kennels in 2003. It’s now home to dozens of Siberian Huskies who all race competitively throughout North America. “I would say I am living the dream,” said Blake Freking. “As a kid this is kind of what I was dreaming of and I didn’t think it was actually going to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Good news for one brewery- Thirsty Pagan Brewing in Superior received a hefty grant from the state in support of their big move. The Community Development Investment grant is meant to enhance downtown business districts. The gift of $148,400 to turn the former Soo Line Freight Depot into a microbrewery and restaurant in addition to the $50 thousand grant from the…
DULUTH, Minn. – More sub–zero temperatures and wind chills are on the way making it difficult for people to stick with their health goals. Endless loops around the Miller Hill Mall are helping people of all ages maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Before stores open, it is common to see people taking advantage of the opportunity to circle the…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Heads up to visitors of Barker’s Island. If you see car resting on the ice, don’t panic. It’s Superior Jaycees newest fundraiser. The organization will be selling raffle tickets at Pond Hockey and A–1 movers in Superior for people to guess how long it will take the car to fall through the ice. The “Superior Sinker” has…
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Bayfield School District: CLOSED Jan. 25 Bessemer Schools: CLOSED Jan. 25 |CLOSING at 2:00 p.m. Thursday Jan. 24 Chequamegon Schools: CLOSED Jan. 25 Hill City School: 2 hour DELAY on Jan. 25 Mellen School District: CLOSED Jan. 25 No evening activities at Mellen NO HOMECOMING DANCE at Mellen on Saturday, Jan. 26 South Shore School District: CLOSED Jan. 25 Winter…
MADELINE ISLAND, Wis. – The Madeline Island Ferry services are expected to come to an end for the season after Friday due to thickening ice conditions. According to the Madeline Island Ice Road Facebook page, windsled operations will be starting soon after. A recent post read, “With the brutal wind chill conditions the ice will be getting thicker but also…
DULUTH, Minn. – With temperatures expected to remain well below zero, a popular ice fishing contest scheduled for this weekend in the Northland is being postponed. The United Northern Sportsman’s Club was scheduled to host its 66th annual ice fishing contest on Island Lake north of Duluth this Sunday January 27th. This contest always draws hundreds of people each year,…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump will not accept a short-term deal to reopen the government unless it includes “a large down payment” for his promised border wall. The statement from White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday came as Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer were meeting to try…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Ashland High School boys basketball coach Robert Blaschke has been suspended indefinitely as the district looks into allegations of misconduct. A letter from athletic director Pam Huston regarding the announcement was sent out to parents yesterday. There are no specific details about what the allegations are and according to the superintendent’s office, Blaschke will remain on leave…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior is receiving a $148,400 state grant to redevelop the former Soo Line freight depot into a microbrewery and restaurant. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will support the relocation of Thirsty Pagan Brewery to the 7,500 square-foot depot. The project will include renovations of the existing building to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Bayfront Family Center and ice rink is temporarily closing January 24 and January 25 due to freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division anticipates reopening the Family Center and rink this weekend pending improved weather conditions. The Bayfront Family Center is typically staffed 4-8 PM Monday through Friday, 1-8…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Warming Center will be open for those in need January 24 and January 25. Temperatures are expected to reach zero degrees or below overnight. The Warming Center Hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The center is located at 5830 Grand Avenue. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Cooking Connection Texas Roadhouse shows us how to make a touchdown dish, Pulled Pork Sliders! Offered at the restaurant itself and also take out for the big game. Your friends will be happy they came to your Super Bowl LIII party! LOCATION: 902 Mall Dr, Duluth, MN 55811 HOURS: M – Th 4pm –…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A group of scientists is urging Gov. Tim Walz to join them in opposing Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline project. Walz has said he’ll look at the science before he decides whether to continue a lawsuit filed by the state Commerce Department under the Dayton administration to overturn the Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the…
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SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Temperatures will be bitter cold as we head into the weekend, but that’s not stopping hearty Northlanders and visitors from enjoying the 2019 Lake Superior Ice Festival in Superior. The event is happening Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27. The big snow slide is already erected, towering over Barker’s Island Marina. This year, attendees will have some…
WABASSO, Minn. – A school district in southwestern Minnesota has canceled classes for the rest of the week because of a flu outbreak. The Wabasso School District called off all classes, activities and practices for Thursday and Friday. More than 20 percent of the district’s student body is ill with the flu. The Star Tribune reports 74 students and nine…
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is rejecting Gov. Tony Evers directive that he withdraw Wisconsin from a multi-state lawsuit seeking repeal of the federal health care law. Kaul tells the fellow Democrat Evers in a letter Thursday that he can’t do that without approval of Republican lawmakers. The news is a setback for Evers a day after he…
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