UPDATE: ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz is rolling out a $49 billion budget with significant increases in spending on education and health and human services. Walz’s first budget includes $733 million in new spending on pre-K through grade 12 education, plus another $158 million for higher education. And it would devote an additional $284 million for new health…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced Tuesday the hiring of a new Community Relations Officer, Alicia Kozlowski. “I am thrilled to work with Alicia,” states Mayor Larson. “She was selected from over 80 qualified, impressive applicants and brings tremendous experiences, skills, and insights to our work. Born and raised in the West End neighborhood of Duluth, Alicia’s story…
Wis. – With more snowfall on the way this week the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to go slow in snowy conditions and give snowplows extra room to operate. The Wisconsin DOT shared a video on their Facebook page Tuesday that shows a vehicle rear-ending a snowplow. The video was captured by a witness to the crash that…
DULUTH, MINN.- Spring is almost a month away, and for gardeners the season of planting begins well before the snow is all melted. Plants however, will require a lot of TLC until a big warm up. “The best thing they need to be outside in the light and so if it gets cold it’s better to put them in a…
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DULUTH, Minn. North Country Business Products, Inc. announced in a press release that a recent data breach at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Duluth may have resulted in unauthorized access to customer’s credit and debit card information. North Country says they learned of the suspicious activity on January 4. The data breach affected approximately 50 Dunn Brothers Coffee locations in Minnesota…
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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin health officials say a child has died after developing the flu. The Department of Health Services says the death occurred in southeastern Wisconsin, but declined to identify the child. Since October, there have been 13 flu-related deaths, but this is the first pediatric case. Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin physician, Lyn Ranta, says the child’s death shows…
DULUTH, Minn.- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Ice cream- good, whether it’s hot or Minnesota cold. “Bridgeman’s is a family owned ice cream company, so we make our own ice cream, and then we also have restaurants,” Bridgeman’s brand owner Crystal Bakker said. In 1883, Henry Bridgeman delivered fresh milk home to home through Duluth. It’s…
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a house fire Monday at approximately 11:00 p.m. When deputies arrived at the 3200 block of West Tischer Road flames could be seen inside the residence. Authorities say the family of five living at the residence was able to escape safely. One person was treated…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota has joined with 15 other states in suing to block President Donald Trump’s declaration of an emergency to fund his proposed wall on the U.S. border with Mexico. Attorney General Keith Ellison says the plan to divert funds is illegal and unconstitutional. He says federal money designated for the Minnesota National Guard would be at…
WASHINGTON – Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020. The 77-year-old self-described democratic socialist challenged Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary in 2016 and said on Tuesday that he planned to again seek the nomination. Sanders has reshaped Democratic politics and earned a loyal following with his passionate defense of liberal proposals including free college…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A shortage of Roof Melt in the area has led a local hardware to suggest improvising with alternatives. Marshall Hardware in Duluth is suggesting getting a little creative with the same chemical that’s found in the popular Roof Melt. “Put the calcium chloride into stockings, tights, a thin fabric, toss it up there if you can’t get…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The city of Superior is heading into a legal battle with the corporate ownership of Wal-Mart on Tower Avenue. “If Wal-Mart was not assessed correctly we’re going to collect that money from everybody else. So Wal-Mart isn’t suing me, Wal-Mart is suing the citizens of Superior, all of whom will get a tax increase if Wal-Mart gets…
DULUTH, Minn.- While the weather was pretty quiet in the Northland on Monday, recent storms still left large mounds of snow in areas around the city. One place where they’re especially high is West Duluth. While the city has promised to get to those piles this week, more snow on the way could change that. Ahead of their big Winter in…
DULUTH, MINN.- Whether it’s fresh oysters, pastrami, or fresh salami, Corktown Deli and Brews on West Superior Street in Lincoln Park has something for everyone. After coming off the boats from shipping in Lake Superior, ‘Corkies’ would wine and dine right in the area of Corktown. If you go and visit, make sure you look at the cork life vest…
ASHLAND, Wisc. – For over 40 years the Ashland Police Department has been in the basement of city hall. After years of planning to start building a new police station there construction is now on hold until funding is found and approved by the Ashland City Council. Officers say the current space makes it difficult to do their jobs. Without…
NORTHERN WISCONSIN – The cost of clearing snow can be very expensive for maintenance crews in several local communities in the Northland. Noow city and county officials are concerned how snow cleanup may impact their budgets. Every year a budget is set by City and County leaders in Northern Wisconsin to prepare for a typical snow season. But what happens…
(courtesy: Fox 6) WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Authorities investigating an incident in which a semi plunged off a bridge and down a cliff into a lake near Wisconsin Dells have recovered a second body and also identified the driver. Authorities found a damaged guardrail on Interstate 90-94 just north of the Mirror Lake bridge in Sauk County about 7:30…
MADELINE ISLAND, Wis. – According to a recent Facebook post, the Madeline Island Ice Road is officially open to the general public. The road is currently only open to cars and light trucks. At this time no heavy loads are permitted. Ice road officials are reminding drivers to travel at their own risk and remember everything is subject to change…
NEW YORK (AP) — Payless ShoeSource is shuttering all of its 2,100 remaining stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, joining a list of iconic names like Toys R Us and Bon-Ton that have closed down in the last year. The Topeka, Kansas-based chain said Friday it will hold liquidation sales starting Sunday and wind down its e-commerce operations. All…
NEW YORK (AP) — The compensation fund for victims of 9/11 is running out of money and will cut future payments by 50 to 70 percent, officials announced Friday. September 11th Victim Compensation Fund special master Rupa Bhattacharyya said she was “painfully aware of the inequity of the situation” but stressed that awarding some funds for every valid claim would…
ELK RIVER, Minn. – Authorities have identified two people who died in a two-vehicle crash near Elk River over the weekend. The State Patrol says 77-year-old Stanley Swen and 68-year-old Victoria Swen were killed Sunday afternoon when their car was struck by a pickup truck while they tried to cross Highway 169. The pickup driver was taken to a hospital…
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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday his budget will include proposals to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use and legalize medical marijuana. Evers said it’s time Wisconsin join more than 30 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing medical marijuana. Possession, manufacturing or distribution of marijuana in amounts of 25 grams…
BUYCK, Minn. – Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say a Canadian man has died in a snowmobile crash. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the crash on the Cook Area Snowmobile Trail near Buyck just before 6 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say the crash happened on a straight part of the trail just after a curve. The victim, identified…
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WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – One person is dead and another is missing after a semi plunged off a bridge and down a cliff into a lake below near Wisconsin Dells. Authorities found a damaged guardrail on Interstate 90-94 just north of the Mirror Lake bridge in Sauk County about 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Below they discovered a semi completely submerged in…
UPDATE: Authorities have identified two officers involved in a northern Minnesota incident in which three people died of gunshots. The Department of Public Safety says Hubbard County Deputy Seth Kuhn fired his gun during the incident in Nevis, and Deputy Erick Rypkema was struck by a bullet fired by 34-year-old Bryce Bellomo. Authorities say Bellomo killed himself in the Thursday…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some drill holes to fish in the ice. Others skate downhill on it. At Mont Du Lac Resort, the U.S. Ice Cross Association ended it’s All Terrain Skate Cross race, or ATSX, weekend with a kids cross open skate. While this weekend hosted some major races for international teams, Sunday was the day the kids got to take…
DULUTH, Minn.- Five dollars bought many families a day full of fun on Island Lake at United Northern Sportsman’s 66th annual ice fishing contest. Over 300 contestants spent hours on the ice trying to hook the day’s heaviest catch. Competition was just one part of it. For many, it was more about quality time with loved ones and cooking brats on…
DULUTH, Minn.- Some people think that sports like wrestling are not for them. One group of independent professionals wants to change your mind. It’s loud. It’s mean. It’s Heavy on Wrestling. “A lot of people use the word fake, but to me it’s real. I love it. I can’t get enough of it,” fan Cale Anderson said. It was exactly what…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- This afternoon, video game lovers competed to see who has mastered Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis Games. Local business ‘Games Then and Now’ hosted the competition with four regular rounds and a mystery round to finish it off. Games played this afternoon were Mortal Combat and Sonic the Hedgehog to just name a few. Winter time is a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today, the Swedish Cultural Society highlighted the history of the Swedish Warship Vasa. Those in attendance today at First Covenant Church watched a film about the retired warship that was built in the 1600’s but would sink August 10th, of 1628. While on it’s voyage, after some sort of structural issued, the ship would overturn. Swedish Cultural…
DULUTH, Minn.- BNSF Railway is investigating to find out what caused dozens of train cars to overturn near Cloquet. The Railway released a statement Sunday night which reads in part: “BNSF crews have been working at the site clearing cars and repairing the track, and preparing a plan to remove the spilled coal and remaining derailed cars. There were no…
Courtesy: Anthony Gist CLOQUET, Minn. (AP) – Crews are cleaning up a coal train derailment in northeastern Minnesota. Forty rail cars of a 121-car train loaded with coal derailed near Cloquet around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. BNSF Railway spokeswoman Amy McBeth says several cars ended up on their sides near or partially in the frozen St. Louis River. She did not…
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Press Release) — The Coast Guard is conducting pollution assessment of the Maumee River following a fire on board the St. Clair vessel at the CSX Torco terminal in Oregon, Ohio in the Port of Toledo, Saturday. Watchstanders in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Command Center were notified of the fire about 9: 30 p.m. by members of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Filmmakers from around the globe showcased their best 5 minute stories at the Underground’s 14th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival. Audience members of all ages came to see the short films made in many genres. The audience gets to score the films on a scale of 1 to 10, and decide which are the top 3 winners of the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Those walking or skiing the trails at Hartley Nature Center got a chance to take a warm break at the Hiki Hut sauna, which set up shop there today. The sauna owners say folks have developed a unique tradition after they’ve steamed inside for a while. “We’re doing snow bathing today,” said co-owner Whitney Sundquist. “So we kinda coined…
DULUTH, Minn.- This month’s heavy snow has been difficult for almost everyone, and that includes our first responders. But one man is hoping he can rally others to change that. Scott Palacheck noticed how obstructed some Duluth fire hydrants were around where he lives. So he adopted them. Now he shovels the required 3 foot diameter around each one. He…
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders raised over $170 thousand for Special Olympics Minnesota Programs. The annual polar plunge fundraiser took place across the state Saturday, but only one plunge happened in the great Lake Superior. “This isn’t to cure any disease… This just gives people the opportunity to be able to do something they otherwise wouldn’t be able to do,” Duluth plunge…
SUPERIOR, WI.- The Superior Public Library was filled to capacity today with local artists for the 9th Annual ‘Love Your Artist’ Fundraiser. The artists make pottery, jewelry, paintings, photographs, wood crafts and much more. This fundraiser is always held around the weekend of Valentines Day to give people a reason to get out of the house. Adult Programming Librarian Leslie…
DULUTH, Minn.- Denfeld high school students are gearing up for some tough competition. Denfeld’s first robotics team finally revealed their newest creation, a multi–talented robot named Boreas, just in time for their first scrimmage on Sunday. Since the beginning of January, students have designed Boreas to lift and carry cargo and perform other tasks. Weather related school closings set the team back…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many government workers in the Northland were reeling during the thirty five day government shutdown last month. Those workers, however, do not need to worry about being out of work with the new national emergency President Trump declared today. Experts say things should stay the same on a local level with officials in Washington duking it out among…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Area YMCA hosted business people from around the city for their fourth annual Corporate Olympics. The day included many different events such as dodge ball, an obstacle course and even a sack race. “For one thing I think it’s fun to play, as adults we don’t always get a lot of opportunity to play and…
Dozens of second graders from North Shore Community School played the roles of mushers and sled dogs in the twelfth annual Ikidarod Race. Five sled kids pulled a musher on a plastic slay around the school’s nature trail for about a half mile. Along the course students stopped at check points like a real race. Over the last month the…
Every year the Duluth Boat, Travel, Sports, and RV show has entertainment for everyone. The trout pond is helping families make lasting memories while fishing. For over fifty years, a tank filled with fish has been the highlight for many children visiting the show. Kids of all ages and adults test their fishing skills by attempting to catch at least…
