DULUTH, Minn. – Bulldog Country is coming together across several states to watch the UMD men’s hockey team take on Harvard in the Frozen Four semifinal in Chicago on Thursday at 5 p.m. CST. Watch parties will guarantee the game will be on TV, and potentially reserved seating for fans. All food and beverages are the responsibility of the attendees….
DULUTH, Minn. – A stabbing in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood has sent two victims to the hospital. Duluth Police responded to a call in the 3400 block of Grand Avenue Tuesday evening on reports of the incident. Officers remained on the scene for some time trying to determine what occurred, and searching for individuals involved. The initial investigation has determined that…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – With a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, the Minnesota Wild clinched the second spot in the Western Conference and guaranteed themselves home ice in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. This will be Minnesota’s fifth straight trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Wild will likely take on the St. Louis Blues,…
WASHINGTON (FOX NEWS) – President Trump’s controversial chief strategist, Stephen Bannon, was removed from the National Security Council on Wednesday, Fox News confirmed. Bannon was put on the NSC’s “Principals Committee” as a check on former National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn to make sure Flynn carried through with a directive to depoliticize the NSC, a senior administration official…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – About 16 percent of Wisconsin’s voting-age population cast ballots in the state’s spring election. That’s in line with the turnout prediction by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. It estimated turnout of between 13 percent and 18 percent in Tuesday’s election. The race for state superintendent of public instruction was the only statewide race on the ballot, although…
Jeronimo Yanez ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Defense attorneys are pushing to move the manslaughter trial of a Minnesota police officer charged with fatally shooting a black motorist last summer. Attorneys for St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez argued in court Tuesday, that the officer cannot get a fair trial in Ramsey County, where Philando Castile was shot, because of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 51st Annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show start tonight. The annual show runs Wednesday, April 5th through Sunday, April 9th. Hundreds of exhibitors will fill the DECC for the event. There will be building materials, decorating ideas, remodeling and interior design booths. One exhibit is highlighting American Heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice 15 years ago…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Incumbent state Superintendent Tony Evers easily won a third term as Wisconsin’s top education official over an underfunded conservative opponent dogged by questions over whether he broke state law by using a public school email account to send campaign communications. The win keeps Evers in place as the only Democratic-backed statewide official in a meaningful office….
HAYWARD, Wis.-The Hayward Schools Referendum failed last night, by a narrow margin. Just 59 votes stopped the district from getting a huge influx of money from local property tax payers. The referendum would have called for a boost of nearly $2 million a year, over a five-year period. The funding would have been used on getting new teachers and educational staff….
LAKE KABETOGAMA, Minn. – On the afternoon of April 4, around 3:04, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Lake Kabetogama regarding a water emergency involving an ATV. The ATV had gone through the ice north of the Ash River Visitor Center in Voyageur National Park and north of Sullivan narrows. Thirty-six-year-old Jay Podpeskar of Britt, Minnesota and…
DULUTH, Minn. – A historic building in downtown Duluth has been sold. The Board of Trade building on West 1st Street is a done deal. Sold for $800,000 to Dubin Does Duluth. The new owner tells us there are no plans to remove any of the current tenants. Instead, he wants to refurbish it to its former glory and try…
DULUTH, Minn. – Injuries are often unpredictable. When a crash, stroke or any type of trauma to the body happens, it can be devastating to our mental health. However, Essentia Health Medical Center in Duluth is looking to change that mindset, one pet at a time. “They need to be healthy to do this job. I want them to be…
DULUTH, Minn. – A stabbing in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood has sent two victims to the hospital. Duluth Police responded to Winnipeg Avenue and Sixth Street Tuesday evening on reports of the incident. Officers remained on the scene for some time trying to determine what occurred, and searching for individuals involved. Categories: Community, Crime, News, News – Latest News…
Superior, Wis. – At Barker’s Island in Superior, people are anxious for boating season to rev up. Right now, there are still some chunks of ice floating around the marina. In the meantime crews are fixing up boats and getting prepared to work those docks. “It’s getting to be nice weather and everyone’s excited about getting into the water,” service…
Current City Councilman Brent Fennessey reacts after a tough hard fought loss to Jim Paine to become the next Mayor of Superior. He says being on the City Council will still allow him to work closely with the city and hes excited to work with Jim as the new Mayor. Categories: Business, Community, Education, News, News – Latest News
Officially with 58% of the vote, Jim Paine is now the Mayor of Superior. Paine defeated City Councilman Brent Fennessey by over 700 votes. Paine announced his candidacy back in October of 2016 when then Mayor Bruce Hagen decided it was time to step down. Jim Paine is allowed to start moving into the Mayor’s office tomorrow. Current Mayor Bruce…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Here are the official April 4th election results from the City of Superior: Mayor Paine 2849 Fennessey 2058 2nd District Van Sickle 276 Harp 192 4th District Sweeney 382 6th District Garfield 142 Elm 141 8th District Herrick 164 Sutherland 268 10th District Dalbec 209 Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest…
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DULUTH, Minn. – This nice weather is bringing people out the dog park on Observation Hill. In Duluth, it’s the only dog park open right now. Keene Creek and Jean Duluth Parks are closed for at least another week at least because the ground is too soggy. But, it’s all good at Observation Park. The sandy surface is perfect for…
Payless Logo (PRNewsFoto/Payless ShoeSource, Inc.) NEW YORK (AP) — Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon. The Topeka, Kansas-based retailer said Tuesday that it will be immediately closing nearly 400 stores as part of the reorganization. It has over 4,400 stores in…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The president of a tribe that plans to withhold nearly $1 million from the state over a casino dispute told Wisconsin lawmakers and officials Tuesday that the state will be stronger if tribal leaders and state leaders are “united as allies.” Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey did not refer to the tribe’s threat to withhold gambling payments…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KMSP) – Eight-eight-percent of patients who go to the Mayo Clinic in Rochster, Minnesota for a second opinion, leave with a new or refined diagnosis, according to a new study. The study found approximately one in every five patients may initially receive an incorrect diagnosis, the Mayo Clinic said in a news release. Researchers studied the records of…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Months after Gov. Scott Walker called on the Legislature to take swift action to combat the state’s opioid epidemic, the state Assembly has passed nine pieces of Legislation. The Assembly, on Tuesday, passed all but two of 11 bills Republican Rep. John Nygren wrote based on recommendations from Walker’s opioid task force, which he co-chairs. The…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth trails are still in rough shape after the winter. City officials told us today they are just too muddy to use right now. If Northlander’s do decide to go out on them, they could damage them greatly which could cost the city. “Right now there are people using the trails,” said Jim Shoberg, parks project coordinator. ”…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve been on social media in the past week or so, maybe you’ve seen this video. Five friends out on the trail at Lester Park in Duluth, but they’re not hiking the trail. They’re ice skating! Since the video was originally posted on Facebook, it has been shared by the likes of Buzzfeed and pages like…
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids get to have a lot of fun and learn all about science this week at the Duluth Children’s Museum. The annual April Day Camps give kids a chance to engage in hands on learning like making slime and exploring an ore boat and other museum exhibits. Each day camp has its own theme like science, gardening,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Educators from across Northeastern Minnesota attended the eleventh annual Early Childhood Summit today in Duluth. More than two hundred school officials focused on the importance of Pre-K through third grade education and how important it is to connect Pre-K educators with elementary teachers in order to help students make a better transition. “They’re hearing the same information, they’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today is Equal Pay Day because, according to the National Committee on Pay Equity, April 4th is how far women have to work into 2017 to earn what men did in 2016. Over fifty years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act, women continue to earn about eighty percent as much money as men. A rally…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Holocaust survivor spoke to kids at Northern Lights Elementary School in Superior today. Marion Blumenthal Lazan spent many years of her childhood at a concentration camp in Germany. She published her story Four Perfect Pebbles in 1996 and now spends time telling it to kids across the United States and teaching them the importance of having respect and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Wisconsin House of Representatives today, worked on passing a bill to expand opiate treatment facilities at a cost of almost $5 million. The funding could help many different organizations in Superior including the local fire department. They have responded to many opioid overdoses over the years, saving many lives with NARCAN – a drug that reverses an opioid…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota House has approved a $3.2 billion education bill that would freeze tuition next year for the state’s two-year and technical colleges but will likely raise it at the University of Minnesota. The bill passed Tuesday in the Republican-controlled House mostly along party lines by a vote of 77-53. Republicans say their bill helps…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – With the warmer temperatures and dry vegetation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will implement burning restrictions in Itasca County beginning April 10. Fire danger can vary greatly from one part of the state to another, and will locally be determined by fire managers, to restrict burning in areas where fire risk is elevated. During spring…
MADISON, Wis. – Preliminary data shows that 28 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes for the month of March, seven fewer than March of 2016, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Last month was tied for the second safest month of March since the end of World War II. The safest March was in 2010 with 23 fatalities, and…
2016 5th Grade Winner, Finn McEllistrem ST. PAUL, Minn. – Students in grades K-8 are invited to enter the Minnesota Safe Routes to School’s Bike to School poster contest. Students are asked to design an 8.5 x 11 poster that shows how they feel when they ride a bike. Entry deadline is April 26. Complete contest information can be found…
BEIRUT (AP) _ The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 9:40 p.m. The United Nations says it isn’t in a position to independently verify reports of a chemical attack in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province but Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply disturbed” at the incident. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the U.N. chief extends “his heartfelt…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – A state audit of student-athlete transfers in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) found the league’s process lacks consistency, transparency, sufficient public notice, and external review. The review from the Office of Legislative Auditor also found “deficiencies in how the League makes individual eligibility decisions.” Background on MSHSL transfers The MSHSL and its 630…
UPDATE 4/5: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has found Erica Woodhull. SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Erica Danielle Woodhull. Her last known location was Superior High School. She was last seen on March 29, and has not been heard from since. She is described as 4’11”, 125 pounds, with…
MADISON, Wis.-State Superintendent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz are squaring off in the race to be Wisconsin’s top education official. The election to lead the Department of Public Instruction tops Tuesday’s ballot statewide. There are also several municipal and judicial elections and 65 school referendums from around the state. But the superintendent race is the only statewide contest. Evers…
HAYWARD, Wis.-A referendum to add more funding to Hayward schools is on the ballot tonight in that community. The measure calls for adding $2 million a year to the school’s budget, which would be paid by property taxes. The extra funding would go toward more teachers along with other educational staff. To find out more about what the funding would go toward,…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – A report finds Minnesota health plans had their worst financial results in a decade last year. The Minnesota Council of Health Plans, a trade group for insurers, issued the report Monday. The Star Tribune reports nonprofit insurers overall reported an operating loss of $687 million on $25.9 billion in revenue in 2016. The report cites losses…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Spring is here and that means tourists will soon be filling the Twin Ports. In Superior, volunteers with the Superior Public Museums are working hard to ensure the buildings and displays are in perfect shape for tours. Fairlawn Mansion is open year-round, but soon the SS Meteor and Old Firehouse and Police Museum will open their doors for…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – A garage fire in Superior kept firefighters busy shortly after 10 Monday night. Crews responded to the structure fire at 5410 Hammond Avenue. When fire officials arrived all occupants were out of the structure. Smoke was coming from the attic area above the garage, and fire could be seen on the exterior of the garage wall. There…
Mayor Emily Larson teamed up with County Attorney Mark Rubin who issued their own proclamation. St. Louis County Court House was littered with supports of the cause as they declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Experts spoke up for the need to understand that it is a difficult subject to talk about, but silence is never the answer. “You…
Superior, Wis. April is National Child Abuse Awareness month but Superior took it a step further. It all happened this afternoon to kick off the month long campaign. Mayor Bruce Hagen proclaimed today as “Celebrate Children Day” in Superior. According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700 thousand children are abused or neglected in the U.S. each year and about…
Duluth, Minn. Some tourism businesses say the mild weather this year has been great for business. The Duluth Experience says they started their kayak tours earlier this year than ever. Now they’re directing their attention to a few other new tours they’ll be able to offer this spring and summer that includes walking tours. That will take people to enjoy…
Duluth, Minn. Some Northland kids got the chance to get up close to some nocturnal critters today. The Lake Superior Zoo’s Zoomobile made the stop today to teach kids about these interesting critters, and hopefully inspire them to learn more about animals in the future. “That’s one of the first steps towards conservation,” said Lake Superior Zoo’s Melanie Michaels. “Getting…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior city officials broke ground Monday on the Belknap Street reconstruction project. The project will starts west of Banks Avenue and extend east through the Hill Avenue intersection. During the reconstruction, Belknap will be completely revamped as the roadways, sidewalks, and underground utilities will all be worked on. “This is critical when we look at enhancing our…
In this week’s, Knowing your Neighbors, we take you to the Field Station Cafe, where laundry meets food. Categories: News, News – Latest News
Superior, Wis. The City of Superior is gearing up for a new mayor to be elected in less than 24 hours from now. It was October of 2016 when current mayor Bruce Hagen decided that it was in his best interest to step aside and let another candidate take the realm. Brent Fennessey and Jim Paine have done all they…
