DULUTH, Minn.- Veterans of the Duluth Winter know just how important the right gear can be to keep you warm through the coming months. That’s why Yarn Harbor has been collecting donations to ‘Warm Up the City.’ The small Duluth business spent the month getting hand-made and store bought mittens, hats, scarves, socks and any colg weather hgear they could…
DULUTH, Minn.- A major milestone for the city of Duluth as city officials, business leaders and community members gathered for the grand reopening of superior street. Spring of 2018 brought on plenty of nerves for the local community as construction workers broke ground, beginning phase one of a major project that would change the downtown area as we know it….
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Businesses and how they work with banks took center stage in Superior today as a financial expert from the state capital stopped in town. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ Secretary is touring multiple businesses in Superior to find out more about how financial institutions are helping them grow. He told us Wisconsin is becoming a mecca for local…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be allowed to keep one walleye a day in the upcoming ice fishing season. The Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday said the popular destination lake’s walleye population has increased enough to sustain a one-walleye harvest for a third straight winter. Anglers may keep one walleye between 21 and 23…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – ALDI is opening a new location in Virginia and is holding its Grand Opening on Thursday, November 1. ALDI will be celebrating the opening with a day of prizes and contests. The first 100 customers will have a chance to win a golden ticket worth up to $100. Customers will also be able to enter their names…
MADISON, Wis. – Vice President Mike Pence is planning to visit Wisconsin this weekend to attend a campaign rally with Gov. Scott Walker. Walker’s campaign says Pence will join the governor for a late-morning rally Saturday at Valley Cartage, a trucking company in Hudson. Pence’s visit comes three days before Election Day, when Walker will face Democratic challenger Tony Evers….
DULUTH, Minn. – Twenty-two emails between County Commissioner Pete Stauber and the National Republican Congressional Committee were released Tuesday afternoon. Stauber sent and received the messages on his county government email account while campaigning for the 8th District congressional seat in northeastern Minnesota. According to a St. Louis County spokesperson, the county had until noon tomorrow to release the emails….
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DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are making seasonal treats with Duluth’s Best Bread! This pumpkin croissant you can whip up and home, for the perfect holiday treat! Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Cooking Connection, Croissant, Duluth’s Best Bread, Fall Treat, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Pumpkin Croissant
UPDATE: The pilot of the helicopter has been identified as 46-year-old Dean M. Bass of Sarina, Ontario Canada. ODANAH, Wis. – The National Transportation Safety Board and local officials say a helicopter crash in northern Wisconsin has killed the pilot, the only person on board. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office says the crashed Enbridge helicopter was discovered about 1:30 a.m….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin agriculture officials are investigating a rare outbreak of bovine tuberculosis on a Waunakee farm. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection officials announced Tuesday that tests show three cows from Maier Farms LLC have tested positive for the disease. Agriculture officials say the strain of bovine TB in the cows matches a strain found in…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Time Arc Theatre, LLC, is inviting everyone in the community to check out their season opener in Superior with the production of two one-act plays starting Thursday, November 1. After three years of producing shows, Time Arc Theatre has grown to become an LLC with partners Kathy Laakso, Ed Johnson, John Center and Teddie Meronek. Laakso…
UPDATE:Â According to a St. Louis County spokesperson, the county has until noon tomorrow to release the emails. They also said a bond of a $1,000 must also be paid by the plaintiff before they are released – the county said if that bond is paid today they will release the emails today. They say the possible change in the release…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. home price gains slowed for the fifth straight month in August as higher mortgage rates have lowered home sales. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased 5.5 percent in August compared with a year earlier, down from a 5.9 percent gain in the previous month. The deceleration reflects a broader weakening in the nation’s housing…
CLOQUET, Minn. – For one couple in Cloquet, team work makes their dream work. They’ve turned their passion of baking and making handmade rugs into their purpose. After being downsized from a job Carolyn Warner Gilbertson found herself asking a question. “What can i do well that i can’t get fired from?” It sparked a lightbulb. “I started making cookies…
DULUTH, Minn. – Club Canal Bark on West Michigan Street in Duluth hosted its first ever Howl–O–Ween party, giving people the chance to celebrate Halloween with their favorite furry friend! The event a paw reader pet portraits, a costume contest and of course, lots of treats for all of the dogs to enjoy! “I just want to go and meet all of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. –Â Superior Middle School held a bias training Monday for all teachers and faculty in the school district. The bias training is a part of AMAZEworks, a St. Paul-based nonprofit that holds trainings at schools across the country to help teachers better understand and work with unconscious bias in both children and adults. “We can be agents of change…
DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween is right around the corner. Along with the parties, kids are getting ready for trick-or-treating. But, Northlanders know that the weather can very well be more of a trick rather than a treat. Last year, just in time for Halloween weekend, more than ten inches of snow fell in Duluth. While an inconvenience, that pales in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple DFL members were in Duluth Monday afternoon, discussing the importance of protecting union rights ahead of next week’s election. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz, U.S. Senator Tina Smith and 8th congressional candidate Joe Radinovich where among those speaking about their platforms, and urging people to get out and vote “Work is about more…
DULUTH, Minn.- With homeless youth remaining a major issue in Duluth, ‘Families in Transition’ or ‘FIT’ are working to raise money, keeping the community as involved as possible in helping provide for nearly 450 children a year. ‘FIT’ is teaming up with Faster Solutions, another Duluth organization. The groups launched a fundraiser in late October to see if the community…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-With constant headlines focusing on data breaches and other computer security concerns, Douglas County is becoming more proactive in helping the public fight back against hackers. Earlier today a workshop was held at the Douglas County Service Center where the public and small business owners became more aware of the basic steps to protecting themselves online. Experts say some…
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Duluth community gathered Monday to remember the lives lost during a shooting at a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh this past weekend. The Tree of Life Synagogue may be 900 miles from the Twin Ports, but the feelings expressed by the local Jewish community and members of the Temple Israel in Duluth made the distance between…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-We are just a few days away from Halloween, but that hasn’t stopped kids from trick-or-treating a little earlier in Superior. Today kids went from business to business throughout the downtown business district to fill their bags with sweet treats. It’s become a tradition for some families in the Northland – something they hope to do every Halloween. “We’ve…
BARRON, Wis. – Prosecutors have charged a man with burglarizing a Wisconsin home where a couple was killed and their 13-year-old daughter went missing, but authorities say he’s not a suspect in the case. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says 32-year-old Kyle Jaenke-Annis was arrested over the weekend at the home of James and Denise Closs. The couple was found…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a Monday morning 3-2 vote the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Minnesota Power’s Nemadji Trails Energy Center. Last year Minnesota Power announced plans to build a $700 million natural gas plant in Superior. Minnesota Power would be responsible for half of the $700 million bill for constructing the plant. The costs would also be shared with…
HIBBING, Minn. – Chisholm city councilor Kevin Scaia who was found guilty of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct earlier this year received his sentencing Monday morning. Scaia was sentenced to 30 days in jail or NERCC or 60 days sentence to serve. He was also sentenced to two years of supervised probation. In July, jurors concluded that Scaia did in fact…
DULUTH, Minn. – A jury trial that was scheduled to begin today for a suspect in the death of a UMD student has now been moved to a court trial scheduled for next month. Noah King, 19, is charged with second degree murder, first degree attempted aggravated robbery and two counts of first degree murder with intent while committing a…
MIAMI (AP) – The FBI has confirmed that a suspicious package recovered at a post office in Atlanta was addressed to CNN and was “similar in appearance to others.” The statement sent via the agency’s Twitter account confirms the announcement earlier in the day by CNN President Jeff Zucker, who said a suspicious parcel being sent to the network had…
DULUTH, Minn. – Kelsea Ballerini is heading to the Northland next spring. The country star will be making a stop at the AMSOIL Arena on May 9 as part of her Miss Me More Tour with Brett Young. The 14 date tour is kicking off on April 11, 2019 and includes opening act Brand Ratcliff. “The message of ’Miss Me…
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MATTHEWS, N.C. – North Carolina police say a male student shot by another student at a high school has died. Capt. Stason Tyrrell of the Matthews Police Department announced the news late Monday morning. Officials said earlier in the day that the Butler High School student had been brought to a hospital in critical condition. Tyrrell didn’t release the victim’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween falls on Wednesday this week and many folks have probably already stocked up the candy drawer, but it’s important to remember moderation is the best bet as we head into the height of the holiday season. St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne stopped by FOX 21 Local News Monday morning to offer a few tips before…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you missed your first chance to witness Dr. Dolittle Jr. LIVE on stage at The Duluth Playhouse, you still have one more weekend to check out the action. Dr. Dolittle Jr. will once again take center stage Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4. The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls and flies onto…
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PITTSBURGH – A rabbi who helped alert authorities to the synagogue shooting that killed 11 people says it was because of recent security training that he had a cellphone on him and was able to make the call. Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh said Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he hadn’t always carried…
DULUTH, Minn.- A movement started helping loved ones who are apart feel like they never had to leave each other’s side is taking over the Twin Ports all thanks to the work of one couple. “It’s awesome to help people love on people,” Erica Bartels said. Help people love on people– that’s the motto Bartels carries with her everywhere she goes….
DULUTH, Minn – In May, a 71-year-old man ended up in the ICU with bleeding on the brain and a fractured skull following a beating from a younger passenger after the two were allegedly removed from a DTA bus. The victim told police the fight started after he told the man to stop swearing on the bus and that same…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – One man is dead after the ATV he was driving struck a deer. The accident happened 8 a.m. Sunday on Highway 47 in Meadowlands Township, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The victim is 38-year-old Kyle Ringhofer from Meadowlands. The Sheriff’s Office says the driver was thrown from the ATV side-by-side when it…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A gym in Superior is starting a new fall tradition: Fitoberfest. The Strength Factory hosted the event for the first time on Sunday. Members of the gym competed in different strength events such as keg bowling, keg toss, kettlebell toss, and more. They ended the day at the Thirsty Pagan, where they shared some drinks and competed in…
An Indonesian jet carrying 188 passengers and crew crashed into the sea Monday shortly after takeoff from Jakarta, prompting a major rescue effort in the region, Indonesia’s disaster agency reported. An agency spokesman posted photos of the debris including a crushed smartphone, books, bags, and parts of the aircraft fuselage that had been collected by search and rescue vessels. He said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Even though Halloween is still on the way, the clock is ticking to get Bentleyville Tour of Lights up and ready to go, when the switch turns on November 17th. So far there seems to be progress, as Holiday lights line much of Bayfront Park. But volunteers are still needed to help setting up what is billed as…
DULUTH, Minn.- Some creepy creatures and characters splashed around with the marine animals at the Great Lakes Aquarium, as families showed up in their Halloween costumes for “Scarium at the Aquarium.” All ages could come and get their face painted, play some games and of course, get some candy today, a festive addition to the aquatic fun of the aquarium….
DULUTH, Minn.- Northland Halloween celebrations continued today, with the Depot’s 6th Annual Halloween Carnival. Families dressed up to play games, get their jump on in a bounce house, and get their face painted. UMD’s Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority put in some volunteer hours, to help make this event possible. “A big part of our community running and doing well is…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Who said Halloween was just for humans? Some Superior dogs certainly don’t think so. The Halloween Hounds showed up at Superior Animal Hospital for some tricks and treats, at their Open House. Humans could decorate their own cookies, get face paint, play games, and more. For a more detailed look at how the Animal Hospital works, families could…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Oompa Loompas transformed the Superior Public Library into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for their 9th annual Library Trick or Treat. One of the conference rooms was turned into the factory’s candy garden, and no Golden Ticket was needed for costumed kids to hitch a ride on Wonka’s chocolate river boat. “We got the Chocolate Factory, there you can…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored their 16th National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. That event has collected nearly 12 unneeded tons of medications last April in Minnesota alone. At the Duluth Police Department, officers were available to help people properly dispose of medication, to avoid contamination of other places, or people. “This way, instead of people throwing…
DULUTH, Minn.- 120 Supermen, Wonder Women, and other superheroes came out to race throughout Duluth, to benefit the heroes who fight everyday without capes or superpowers: our law enforcement. Duluth Avengers and Justice League members enjoyed a rewarding drink at their fortress of solitude, the Sports Garden, after defeating the villain known as the 5k Run. Just kidding, more of…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s almost ski season and the Duluth-Superior Alpine Club is helping people get a start on getting their gear with their annual ski swap. People can drop off their old ski and snowboarding gear as well as purchase any new items they may need. “This is a great event again, a great opportunity for people to find…
DULUTH, Minn. – North Shore Veterinary Hospital officially launched its new Fear Free program, with the help of celebrity vet Dr. Marty Becker. Becker, an author and resident veterinarian on the Dr. Oz show, stopped by the hospital to celebrate the launch of the program and sign copies of his book. Becker started the Fear Free program, encouraging vets and…
