KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Utility workers in Ukraine are risking their lives as they battle to keep the lights as Russia repeatedly attacks the energy system. The Associated Press interviewed several of the workers about their jobs and how they have changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago. All of them agreed to be photographed, but three…
CLARYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Autoimmune diseases like lupus, myositis and forms of arthritis can strike children, too. At a sleepaway camp in upstate New York, some young patients got a chance to just be kids. That’s how a 12-year-old recently diagnosed with lupus found himself laughing on a high-ropes course as fellow campers hoisted him into the air. “It’s really…
FILE – Lava lamps are seen through a lobby window at the headquarters of Cloudflare in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File) Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare says it is deploying a fix for an issue that caused global outages for ChatGPT, social media platform X, transit infrastructure and other prominent internet services. Cloudflare said on its…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ecolibrium3 is set to continue construction on the LNPK Grocery store after receiving the necessary permits. The store, originally set to open this past summer, encountered various snags in the construction process, delaying the opening. SEE PREVIOUS: Completion of LNPK Grocery delayed to early 2026 Now that Eco3 has the building permits, they can start renovation and…
TWIN PORTS — The Northland Grandmothers for Peace are gearing up for their 40th annual book and art supply drive this holiday season. The organization is collecting gifts that promote peaceful play and creativity for children. There are eight locations across the Twin Ports sponsoring donation boxes, making it simple and easy for people to drop supplies throughout the region….
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The Two Harbors Youth Hockey Association has welcomed in the newest member of its family, a Zamboni with a unique backstory. The “Jamboni” is the newest Zamboni belonging to the hockey club, courtesy of the legendary rock band “Pearl Jam”. The association reached out to the band on a whim after coming up with the name…
DULUTH, Min. – A personal care assistant is accused of stealing the credit card of one of his clients and changing thousands of dollars to it. Court documents allege Henry Opoku Ware Jr. visited his client’s home in late July, 2025. The same day he visited the the client, Ware used their credit card to pay bills for the College…
SANDSTONE, Minn. –Thursday, Nov 20, is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota, the statewide event encourages giving donations towards nonprofit organizations and schools. In Sandstone, The Wildcat Sanctuary is taking part. Give to the Max is the most important fundraiser of the year for the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, which operates as a non-profit rescue. “It is when we…
Crime scene tapes ropes off an area one day after a shooting at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Nov. 14 2025. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association is seeking the publics help after vandalism took place at its warming house. The hockey club posted to Facebook showing the damage to the inside of the building at Piedmont Park. The interior was covered in toilet paper, garbage, glass and graffiti, written in paint, on the walls. Many community members have…
POPLAR, Wis.– For the past 10 years, Berg Park Farm has raised small groups of artisan black turkeys for Thanksgiving. The turkeys eat, sleep, roam, and are cared for with purpose. “We spend a lot of time with these guys. We get them as day old or maybe two days old, and so we have them under lights and…
Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk WALKER, Min. – Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk says the deputy injured in a Turtle Lake Township shooting has been released from the hospital. It happened on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, In a news release Welk said deputy was shot during the exchange of gunfire and treated at a Fargo hospital. The deputy sustained a gunshot…
DULUTH, Minn.– A gathering described as a safe space for networking, gathering, and ideas took place at the DECC Monday morning. The 3rd annual Women in Leadership Conference brought in nearly 500-people from across the Midwest. Since the beginning, the event has sold out every year. The empowering environment has breakout sessions relating to topics such as career development and…
Minnesota DNR Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Friday, November 28, 2025. The DNR offers four “Free Park Days” each year to encourage Minnesotans to explore the parks. Director of the DNR Parks and Trails Division Ann Pierce said, “After Thanksgiving celebrations, we…
James Devine, Twin Metals Community & Project Operations Manager, loads core samples from an exploration drilling crew. Courtesy: Twin Metals Minnesota ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Twin Metals Minnesota has submitted a plan for mineral exploration. They plan to continue exploration for metallic minerals in an area about 5 miles east of Babbitt. The plan includes drilling exploratory borings and…
DULUTH, MINN- The continental ski and bike shop hosted a maintenance workshop on Sunday night. The workshop was to teach women and people of the queer community how to do repairs and maintain their bikes. “We want to make sure that everybody has access to the knowledge and the skills to makes sure their bikes are running safely and reliably.”…
DEER RIVER, Min. – A staff member at Essentia Health – Deer River, 24-hour skilled nursing facility, is accused of taking “narcotic pain medications from the resident’s medication supply for personal use”. The investigation revolved around medicine intended for three patients. One patient had been receiving medication because they “experienced almost constant pain”. The investigation report from the Minnesota Department…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Corona Capital drew top acts to its multi-stage lineup in Mexico City for its 15th year. The annual international music festival is a showcase for artists breaking into Latin American markets and a cultural highlight that attracts thousands of music fans. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News
DULUTH, Minn. — $20 million in federal funding has been targeted for a new Air Traffic Control Tower at the Duluth Airport. Duluth’s Control tower is the nation’s 3rd oldest air control tower in operation. The $20 million adds to $10 million secured in 2024. After the funds are formally awarded, the project will need about $17.4 million in funding is…
