DULUTH, Minn.- Ray Skip Sandman announced that he will be running for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th congressional district. Sandman is a Vietnam veteran and a former corrections officer. He says he plans to run on a progressive platform advocating for women’s health, protecting the environment and raising the minimum wage, but is still unsure what party he plans to represent….
DULUTH, Minn. – Beth Hall has seen many patients in her 34 years at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, but remembers the first time she met Amanda Mallinson well. “I remember her being a young, vulnerable, new mom who was scared to death,” said Hall. Amanda just gave birth to her son, Riley. However, Riley was premature and needed a lengthy stay at…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Once summer weather arrives, the tourism rush is on along Lake Superior’s North Shore. If the recent trend continues, this could be some destinations’ busiest season yet. The North Shore has always been a favorite Minnesota vacation spot. “When the sun is shining, people like to take rides up from the Twin Cities and see the…
DULUTH, Minn. – In honor of Mother’s Day today, residents at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth were treated to a special Mother’s Day tea. Everyone got free soaps donated by North Star Academy, and mothers and their family members were each given a rose. “Some people have expressed that their family members live out of town so,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another sign of summer: In Canal Park, the Boxcar Ice Cream Machine is back open for the season. You probably recognize the small business. It’s right next to the historic Grandma’s Restaurant. Ice cream, hot dogs, popcorn, and sandwiches bought right out the doors of this old boxcar. “I mean, it’s just kind of unique,” says Max…
DULUTH, Minn. – The college of Saint Scholastica held its commencement at Amsoil Arena. Nearly 700 saints marched across the stage to pick up their degrees. 1981 Saint Scholastica grad, Patrick Schiltz gave Saturday’s commencement address. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, heck, everyone was invited to celebrate a Twin Ports Mother’s Day tradition. Runners of all ages gathered at Clyde Iron Works for the 33rd annual Duluth YMCA run/walk. Saturday’s events included Betty’s Race, Duluth’s only 5–k for women only. No matter which event they were in everyone got a good workout for a good cause….
DULUTH, Minn.- 9th grade students from the Northland Foundation’s Kids Plus Youth Leadership Academy helped transform the lake Superior Zoo. The group, called “Lions Tigers and Leaders, oh my!” helped build a nature play space in the zoo, and put on fun activities like face painting and games. The goal of the Northland foundation’s kid’s plus youth leadership program is…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Shimmy mob celebrated world belly dance day through dancing for a good cause for the second year in a row. The Shimmy Mob made appearances in Leif Erickson park, the lake walk, and Bent Paddle’s Festiversary to shake those hips and raise funds for Safe Haven and Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. “We have women from…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Railroad museum celebrated National Train day, Saturday. Train lovers had the chance to see the Steam locomotive number 28 which was steamed up and on display to the public for the first time. The day also included kid friendly activities, live music, and a dedication and christening of steam locomotive number 28. “To preserve this…
DULUTH, Minn.- Bent Paddle celebrated their 4 year Anniversary with their annual event, Festiversary. Festival attendees enjoyed beer infused with special flavors, food trucks, games, and family friendly activities. They also received a commemorative Festiversary pint glass and a complimentary 16 ounce beer. “We do it just because we’re so grateful to everyone in Duluth and beyond for helping bent paddle…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says it “would be troubling” if President Donald Trump recorded conversations with former FBI Director James Comey. Trump tweeted Friday that Comey “better hope that there are no `tapes’ of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press.” Johnson told reporters Saturday he interpreted that to mean Comey may have…
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) Gov. Mark Dayton caught a 3-pound, 17-and-a-half-inch bass during the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. The Democratic governor shared a pontoon boat with Republican legislative leaders on Saturday. They went out on the Mississippi River in St. Cloud. Dayton told reporters that no one discussed the budget, after talks stalled last week. He says budget talks will…
Superior’s Lake Point Church wants to bring the community together through puzzles and history. The church wants to raise money for its “good neighbor boxes”. These boxes are like library donation boxes but organizers want non–perishable food and other household items. Those items in turn will be given to people in need. “I’ve gone through hard times and other people…
Bent Paddle celebrates another year of brewing beer tomorrow and they’re throwing a big party. Bent Paddle hosts “festiversary” tomorrow as a way to show their appreciation to the Twin Ports’ craft beer community and celebrate four years of business. The kid friendly event features activities for all ages plus food trucks and plenty of bent paddle beer “It’s been…
The finals of Duluth’s Got Talent was held tonight. 14 acts made the final cut and performed in front of an audience at Lincoln Park Middle School. There was anything from a ventriloquist, opera singers and local bands that you may have seen during Home Grown. Money raised from tonight’s event will go towards a scholarship fund. “Any student that…
UPDATE: Twenty-five minutes after the alert was issued, the Bloomington Police Department cancel the alert. Sims was located safe and Miles was taken into custody. BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued an Amber Alert for a 7 month old black male, Carter Dijhion Sims. Sims was abducted by 19 year old Sharline Briana Miles. Miles can…
DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing person Larry Alan Hoffman. Hoffman is a white male, 60 years old white male, 5’4″ tall, between 210–220 pounds., has brown hair with grey in it, grey beard and brown eyes. Hoffman also has a tattoo of a Tasmanian Devil on the upper left arm. Hoffman…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Five fire departments along with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a house fire in the 8000 block of Gardenia Street in Mountain Iron, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department. The fire appeared to have started in the kitchen, and crews were able to contain the fire. The house was unoccupied…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Department has given a new voice to the citizens they are sworn to protect and serve. They announced the results of a community survey at a press conference earlier today. Survey participants were given an 86-item questionnaire about their preferences and perceptions about the Superior Police. The survey, the first of its kind for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dozens of bikers crowded the front steps of Duluth’s City Hall, to join Mayor Emily Larson on a bike ride through the city. The sixth annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and luncheon is part of Bus-Bike-Walk-Duluth, a month-long celebration in the city. From city hall, the group of people on bicycles of all sizes, rode through downtown toward…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Canal Park fountains across the street from Angie’s Cantina are flowing again, which marks the beginning of the summer tourism season. The streets were hopping this morning in the Canal as tourists and Duluthians alike, took in the sights. For one family, it was a very special occasion for their infant daughter. “It’s beautiful,” said Perry Regas, who…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Salvation Army and the U.S. Post Office are partnering up tomorrow for their 25th “Stamp Out the Hunger” Food Drive. All you have to do is leave a bag of non-perishable food near your mailbox and the postal worker will pick it up. The drive couldn’t come at a better time, because with schools out, low-income students have…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Parks Department was left with a mess yesterday, after finding 14 jugs of cooking oil that were dumped at the head of the Superior Hiking Trail. The parks department is reminding the public that these types of situations create major challenges for them. You can help by volunteering. To find out more, call 218-730-4334. Categories: Crime, Environment,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota fishing opener is Saturday, and stores across the Northland are busy with people getting last minute supplies. Fishing Store owners we talked with said a lot of the anglers already have their fishing licenses thanks to the warm weather, and what customers are buying now, are items like new fishing rods. ” Get new fishing line on…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Fiat Chrysler is recalling approximately 1 million trucks in North America due to a software glitch that could prevent side air bags and seatbelts from deploying during a rollover. The company’s U.S. division said Friday that it is aware of one death, two injuries, and two accidents that may be related to the problem. The…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Three regional opioid treatment programs that got grants under a 2014 state law treated close to 300 people last year. That’s according to a report the state Department of Health released Friday. The three programs, Northeast Wisconsin Opioid Treatment Services, the HOPE Consortium and the NorthLakes Community Clinic, received a total of $2 million in state…
Theresa Katzmark (St. Louis County Jail) DULUTH, Minn. – A Superior woman accused of killing a woman on London Road in Duluth, pleaded not guilty at a hearing on Friday, May 12. Forty-nine-year-old Theresa Katzmark is charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the death of 62-year-old Donna Estrem. The incident happened on April 4, when Katzmark allegedly struck and killed…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Top state lawmakers are trying to work out a system allowing Iowa residents to start buying medical marijuana oils and pills in Minnesota. A novel arrangement that could raise issues with the federal government. It’s not a done deal yet. The legislation creating a tightly controlled medical marijuana program is still awaiting Governor Terry Brandstad’s…
DULUTH, Minn.-On Monday, the Duluth City Council was going to hold a special meeting to discuss keeping more decision-making power with the local government. This was in light of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton looking into legislation that would limit cities abilities to regulate issues like sick time. That meeting has now been cancelled. Dayton said this week he would veto…
Larry Hoffman DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Larry Alan Hoffman, who was last seen on May 5. Hoffman is described as a 60-year-old male, 5’3″, 200 pounds, with gray hair and green eyes. Authorities state that it is imperative that Hoffman is located due to his need for his prescribed medications….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Governor Scott Walker plans to tell Republicans that he’s ready to run for re-election next year. Walker has been indicating for months he’ll seek a third term in 2018. Excerpts released Friday of his Wisconsin Republican Party convention speech show he’s going to tell party insiders on Saturday that he sees no reason not to. Walker…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Acute Hepatitis C cases have skyrocketed in Wisconsin, increasing 450 percent from 2011 to 2015. State health officials tell Wisconsin Public Radio that most infections resulted form injection drug use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages needle exchanges as a way to thwart drug addicts from spreading disease. The agency released its Morbidity and…
Joseph Jakubowski JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) – Rock County Sheriff’s investigators aren’t sure an automatic weapon and 12 handguns ditched by the man who wrote a threatening manifesto will ever be found. Authorities say they found five of the 18 weapons stolen from a Janesville area gun shop with Joseph Jakubowski after a manhunt which ended about 125 miles away in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of Minnesotans will be heading to the lake this weekend, all with the hope of catching a big one. The Minnesota Fishing Opener is Saturday, May 13. Russ Francisco, the owner of Marine General, says the most important thing to keep in your boat is a life jacket. He adds it’s important all child’s life jackets…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The sound of kids chattering and planting bars crunching into the Earth filled the air in a field on Mission road in Cloquet. It was for the annual Arbor Day Celebration, where experts and volunteers taught 4th grade students about trees, and how to plant them. “You have this thing it’s kinda like a shovel, you put it…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth YMCA offers many options for getting active and one gets you in the pool. Water aerobics is a low impact, therapeutic, aerobic, and strength conditioning class. The class is open to all ages. For more information on the class and all the Duluth YMCA has to offer, call (218) 722-4745 or head to duluthymca.org. The…
CLOQUET, Minn. – There’s a new community garden ready for gardeners in Cloquet. After two years of planning, the Cloquet Community Garden is ready to see some plants this spring. The land for the garden was donated by Zion Lutheran Church, and is available for members of the community who would like a place to plant things. “Here, it’s available, ready to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Pack in Canal Park went through a little remodeling earlier this year, and on Thurday, they celebrated their new look. The event included free beer from Dubh Linn Pub, as well as free pizza from Sammy’s Pizza. Organizers say it’s a good way to welcome the community back. “Having this event is a really great way to get…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Search & Rescue have located Aaron Banks, 34, after reportedly being missing since Thursday morning. Banks was located approximately a quarter mile in from Cliff Creek Pit near County Road 14, just off Highway 61 outside of Grand Marais. Banks was reported missing by his wife after he didn’t return…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Final plans are in the works for a big fundraising party at Zeitgeist Center for the Arts and Community. “Spirit of the Times” is Saturday, May 20. The entire Zeitgeist building on East Superior Street will be shut down for the fundraiser. The café will turn into a nightclub. There will be authentic food craft drinks, improve…
DULUTH, Minn. – An iconic boat in Canal Park that has a summer smell like no other has been rescued. We’re talking about Crabby Ol’ Bill’s. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger confirmed Thursday the owners of Titanium Partners have purchased the historic boat along the Lakewalk and the business inside. The sale means the popular mini donuts of all kinds will…
Ashland, Wis. For nearly four decades Christine Hulmer has taught band at Ashland High School. Hulmer has raised 4 outstanding boys; all who went through her class and according to her has an amazing husband that took care of the homestead while she worked long hours. “My husband gets mother’s day cards from my sons. He takes care of things…
DULUTH, Minn. – The brakes might just be the most important part of a car. After all, without brakes cars don’t stop, something which happens in all too often in Duluth. Under normal driving conditions, a set of brakes can last about a few years. But in city like Duluth, with so many hills, brakes get worn much faster. “They…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lakewalk is one of the most used trails in Duluth, which is why the city is looking at ways to preserve and improve it. The lakewalk mini–master plan is in its initial inventory stage. Crews were out today looking at the existing infrastructure of the trail, noting possible areas of improvement. Later this fall, the city’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – We’re getting a closer look at the damage a Duluth fire truck sustained while responding to an accident earlier this week. Late Tuesday night, a man lost control of his motorcycle while riding down Central Entrance Road. Shortly after, in the same location, another man lost control of his vehicle and struck a police car and fire…
