DULUTH, Minn. – The ballet is back with Spring performances of Swan Lake this weekend. Minnesota Ballet Executive Artistic Director Robert Gardner is staging the ballet in honor of his 10 year anniversary in the position and 25 year anniversary with the company. Previously, Act II of Swan Lake was performed by the then-Duluth Ballet in 1993. Performances this weekend…
DULUTH, Minn. – The otters Agate and Ore turned five years old this year. The playful little ladies were given a special treat on Saturday – a birthday “cake” made out of ice and other foods that otters enjoy. The audience also had the chance to learn a little bit about little animals. “It’s a great event for both our members,…
DULUTH, Minn. – After the USA Men’s Curling Team made history by winning the Olympic gold medal the popularity of the sport has increased. The men’s team is based out of the Duluth Curling Club. And the club has received numerous e–mails congratulating the team as well as people wanting to join the club and get involved with leagues. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – This month Mentor Duluth is aiming to recruit new mentors through their annual March into Mentoring campaign. Each March, Mentor Duluth sets a goal of diminishing the wait list of over 200 kids and matching them with new mentors. The organization is also hoping to garner support through an annual event. Prom Across the Ages is taking…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth hundreds of people spent their St. Paddy’s Day with the family. Organizers say the holiday isn’t just for adults. This was the fifth year musical group Mcinnis Kitchen performed. The goal was to have a family friendly spot for everyone to hang out. “The big thing is a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the 23rd annual Fitger’s Bock Fest. The day included all kinds of activities, like a lake jump, and the stein races. Bock Fest is a German celebration of Spring, and with the beautiful weather on Saturday, it sure felt like winter is in the past. “The sun is shining, there’s a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, race cars, remote-controlled cars and more will fill the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center this weekend. The 50th Annual Arrowhead Auto Body Motorhead Madness is taking place Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Danielle Colby from History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ will be holding a Meet and Greet Saturday from 11 a.m. –…
Courtesy of WIMIIRONWOOD, Mich. – According to this report from WLUC in Marquette, authorities continue to investigate into the February fire in Ironwood that killed three people. New details continue to emerge as law enforcement agencies look into the details of the calls made in the early morning hours of February 21st. The cause of the fire remains unknown; however…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Authorities have identified a St. Paul teenager as the person who was fatally shot in Minneapolis on Friday night. The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office says 18-year-old Norea Stephon Wilford was shot in the chest. Minneapolis police say Wilford was shot during a dispute and brought in a private vehicle to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) – Landowners and tribal groups want Enbridge Energy to remove its old pipeline because of concerns of potential pollution if it wins regulatory approval for a replacement line across northern Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio reports that Enbridge plans to remove the old Line 3 in portions where it’s exposed, but argues that safely removing the full…
(Alex Brandon/Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) – White House official Christopher Liddell has been named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that Liddell will serve under Chief of Staff John Kelly and will work with Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin. He will be charged with managing the policy process. In…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Austin’s mayor says growing anxieties are “legitimate and real” following the fourth bombing in the city this month. Mayor Steve Adler told The Associated Press on Monday that residents shouldn’t think twice about calling 911 if they see anything suspicious. A blast occurred Sunday night in a neighborhood far from the sites of the three package…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – Police in Rochester, Minnesota, say a man was “definitely under the influence of alcohol” when he allegedly stabbed two neighbors to death at a Salvation Army apartment building. The 53-year-old man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night at Castleview Apartments as police say he tried to flee from a rear stairway. He was being…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – New research from the University of Minnesota has found no evidence that a diverse plant community in lakes keeps aquatic invaders from taking hold. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the university’s Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center examined 13 years of vegetation survey data that the state Department of Natural Resources collected from about 1,100 lakes….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol says it made hundreds of arrests for drunken driving over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The patrol says that from Friday evening through early Monday, 370 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence. That’s despite options for getting home, including free bus rides, Metro Transit and Uber. Last year, the patrol says…
BRAINERD, Minn. — On Saturday, 27 female Minnesotans competed for the crown to be Miss Minnesota United States! From teenagers to wives, mothers and entrepreneurs, all of these women wanted to represent our State in Nationals. Each contestant was judged in four different categories. It’s not just a bikini and evening gown competition down the runway, but a random…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Fifth graders at Cathedral School in Superior are not only participating in this year’s Nearly Naked Ruck March, they are helping raise money for veterans. Amber Nielsen is a fifth grade teacher at Cathedral School in Superior and she’s also a veteran. She says she wanted students to know about the sacrifices made by the men and women…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bella Rose Bridal Shop in Duluth was full of young women looking for the perfect dress for prom. For three years the bridal shop has hosted a free prom dress giveaway. If the Dress Fits provides donated dresses for high school students who maybe otherwise couldn’t afford a dress. This is a dream come true for many…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Zoo is representing its spiders with Save a Spider Day and even helping people get over their fears. The day focuses on how spiders are interesting animals and how you can live alongside them. Zoo staff say spiders are often misunderstood and spiders aren’t trying to hurt you. Having spiders as pets isn’t common because…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – On your mark get set, go! The Mont du Lac Resort in Superior hosted the Grand National Uphill Snow Drags. The race is usually scheduled as one of the last events of the season, but the amount of snow has kept the resort open. Double eliminations meant guys had to lose two races to get bumped out. If…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bargain hunters can check out a rummage sale and bake sale this weekend at St. Ann’s Senior Residence on Third Avenue East in Duluth. 200 to 400 shoppers attend the sale every year. It raises $5,000 to $7,000 annually for the facility. Items are donated by community partners and residents who also shop for great deals. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – This year St. Paddy’s Day falls on a Saturday and several local businesses are a part of the Twin Ports JOYRIDE Program helping people get home safe. One of them is Bent Paddle Brewing Company in Duluth. Bent Paddle joined the program in 2016 and promotes safe and sober driving. If the beer tenders see someone who…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ragstock in Duluth is ready for St. Paddy’s Day and many people are coming in to look the part. If you’re looking for anything green to get you in the Irish spirit Ragstock has you covered. Management tells us people bought green t–shirts, accessories and wigs and it’s been a busy day. “The line has been to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College (LSC) is helping student soar to new heights with a career in aviation. LSC’s Aviation Career Night gives students many options whether they decide on a career as a pilot or in aviation maintenance. Students like Troy Naughton chose a career path in aviation because of the promising job opportunities. He’s graduating in may…
DULUTH, Minn. – It has been a mild week so far, but Nordic skiers still say many of the trails are fabulous. Avid skiers hit the slopes this morning at Snowflake Nordic Ski Center in Duluth. The place was pretty busy with folks hitting those groomed trails this morning. Club members say that although parts of the trails are a…
DULUTH, Minn.-Spring officially begins next Tuesday, but some local greenhouses are getting a fresh start on the growing season Spring at Last on West Arrowhead Road has various plants and flowers that are getting ready to bloom. The owner there said this is always a magical time of the year at a greenhouse. “It does wonders for your soul and…
DULUTH, Minn. – It seems like such a basic part of our everyday life, but owning a car can be difficult if you’re struggling to make ends meet. Partnering with Brad’s Auto Clinic, Community Action Duluth has a program for car donations, but it comes with some requirements. Participants must pass a vehicle maintenance class, must have the income to…
CARLTON, Minn. – There’s something for everyone this weekend at the Cloquet Area Home, Business, and Sports Show at Black Bear Casino. About 140 companies are showing off their products. Guests can watch performances, browse through boats and trailers, and check out the craft fair. “I think it’s good for the Cloquet area because we get all of the businesses…
CLOQUET, Minn. – March 16th is Saint Urho Day. The holiday was invented in Virginia, Minnesota to celebrate the fictional Finnish Saint Urho. According to the legend, Saint Urho chased the grasshopper out of Finland to save the grape crop. Every year, fins honor their patron saint at the Carlton County Historical Society. Olli Rahkola, a “true Finn” said “Grasshopper,…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD will host hundreds of local middle school and high school students on Saturday. The event will be hosted by UMD’s Swenson College of Science and Engineering. “This is our signature event,” said Amy Kireta, Swenson College’s Outreach Specialist. “We look forward to it all year and all ten of our departments get involved so we can…
ROME TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – A woman accused of animal cruelty after more than 200 animals were removed from her southern Michigan property has been arrested after authorities say they found additional neglected animals. Sharon Kay Evans of Lenawee County’s Rome Township was arrested Friday for violating an order not to possess animals. Sheriff’s officials say they acted on tips…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nicholas Lamerand received a year at NERCC or the St. Louis County Jail and four years supervised probation for the drive-by shooting incident that took place in February 2017 on I-35. Due to his cooperation with authorities he was able to avoid the possible 60 month prison sentence. Duluth police had initially responded to a call at…
ORR, Minn. – William Arnold Lindeman, 56, of Orr has been charged with Aggravated Robbery in the First Degree. He will be in court on March 22. The bank robbery happened at the American Bank of the North on Highway 53 on Wednesday. Lindeman pepper sprayed two bank employees, but no other weapons were found to be used in the…
HIBBING, Minn. – Nathan John Strom, 34, of Virginia has been charged with Felony Vehicle Theft and charges related to a DUI. He will be in court on March 22. Strom was arrested on Wednesday after stealing an HEMTT wrecker from the Hibbing Minnesota National Guard Armory. The HEMTT vehicle and the PLS trailer it was pulling were recovered with…
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – Federal officials have tentatively decided to transport 20-30 gray wolves to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan over the next three years to replenish a population that has nearly died out because of inbreeding and disease. The National Park Service said Friday it will make a final decision in 30 days, after the public has…
EDINA, Minn. (AP) – Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he’ll have an announcement soon on whether he’ll make a run for his old office. After speaking Friday at a Chamber of Commerce event in Edina, Pawlenty declined to say whether he’s definitely in. He called it “an answer for another day.” Pawlenty says recent fundraising in Florida was just “warming…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A study shows Wisconsin has the highest rate for fatal crashes involving elderly drivers in the country. The study conducted by TRIP, a national transportation research group, says 26 percent of fatal crashes in Wisconsin in 2016 involved someone 65 years or older. That’s despite the state having a lower percentage of older drivers compared to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton wants to undo some GOP-backed tax breaks passed last year and give some money back to Minnesota families. Removing tax cuts for some tobacco products, commercial properties and wealthy estates passed and signed into law last year was just a small part of the Democratic governor’s budget proposal released Friday. Those measures…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Historical Society is bringing back History Sunday events. This weekend, you can learn all about NOTHiNG. NOTHiNG was a plastic container with nothing in it. The gift box was a local sensation that was in response to the pet rock craze. The box was created by two local radio disc jockeys, Dale Botten and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating a major milestone. This year is the 100th year the church has been in Duluth. A group of Greek immigrants established the church in 1918. The church once had a congregation that was 99 percent Greek but is now filled with diverse backgrounds. To honor this milestone, church…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the luck of the Irish may be coming to CHUM Food Shelf. One local St. Patrick’s Day celebration is aiming to help with hunger in the Northland. Endion Station and CHUM have joined forces for a Green Grocery event. Between 11 a.m. – midnight on Saturday, March 17 anyone can donate $5 or bring a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over the last few years, the Duluth Rowing Club has worked to build a new home for their club. Now, a fully funded and finished new boathouse is nearly a reality. Northlanders have the chance to help with the final stages of work. More than 90 percent of the $1 million goal has been attained, and the…
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)NEW YORK (AP) — On Monday, AT&T squares off against the federal government in a trial that could shape how you get — and how much you pay for — streaming TV and movies. AT&T says it needs to gobble up Time Warner if it’s to have a chance against the likes of Amazon, Netflix and Google…
(Bill Tiernan/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The company that designed a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Florida is the same company that designed the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minnesota, after the old span collapsed more than 10 years ago. The engineering company is FIGG Bridge Group. Its new pedestrian bridge in Miami was hailed as a technological innovation…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s legislative auditor says the state should develop a report that helps county election officials identify people who aren’t eligible to vote. The legislative auditor’s office reported Friday after months of analyzing the state’s voter registration system. County attorneys carried out dozens of investigations that found registering or voting by ineligible people. But those county attorneys…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials took the first step Thursday to slash levels of addictive nicotine in cigarettes, an unprecedented move designed to help smokers quit and prevent future generations from getting hooked. The Food and Drug Administration floated the proposal last summer, but provided new details in a government filing on the potential impact of drastically cutting nicotine…
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About 300 up-and-coming firefighters will be in Duluth this weekend, learning how to do the job of saving lives at a fire officer training school at the DECC. It’s a conference held every year in southern Minnesota, but due to popular demand the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association is hosting its second Fire Officer & Training Officer School. A second…
