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Elite Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at Miller Hill Mall

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s a big weekend for collectors at the Miller Hill Mall. The Elite Sports Cards and Collectibles show kicked off Friday (2/20). Explore sports cards, memorabilia, and other collectibles from over 50 vendors. It’s a great way to find that card you’ve been looking for, as well as make connections and learn more about the hobby. “Have…

Winter cattail burns to happen in Voyageurs National Park

Prescribed burns in Voyageurs National Park INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – Voyageurs National Park staff will be conducting prescribed burns in selected wetlands in and near Black Bay and Cranberry Bay on Rainy Lake in February and March 2026. The prescribed burns will remove unwanted invasive cattails and dead vegetation.  They also have the goals of rejuvenating wetland plant communities, and…

Duluth and Superior soccer clubs entering strategic management agreements

Northland Sports Management Logo DULUTH, Minn. & SUPERIOR, Wis. – Duluth FC and Superior City FC are announcing new strategic management agreements with Northland Sports Management. They point out “this is not a merger.” Duluth FC and Superior City FC will remain distinct, independent clubs, each retaining its own governance, competitive pathways, and brand identity – preserving their full independence….

New bridge installed in Nemadji State Forest

Net River Forest Road Bridge NICKERSON TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a bridge replacement and road improvement project on the Net River Forest Road in the Nemadji State Forest. It was the final phase of a multiyear project to reconstruct the road to make it safer and more accessible for both recreation and forest management….

Ronald McDonald House hosts 5th annual Brew Love North fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. — The Ronald McDonald House hosted its5th annual Brew Love North fundraiser. Since opening in 2021, the Ronald McDonald House has supported over 500 families throughout the region. The event consisted of over 20 local craft beverage vendors offering unlimited samples, along with a silent auction and a “Donate to Vote” contest, with 100% of the proceeds going…

Mayor Roger Reinert speaks on skywalk system

DULUTH, Minn. — Following the release of a study regarding the skywalk system, the City of Duluth Mayor, Roger Reinert, weighed in. A six-month study of the skywalk system identified several challenges and outlined three main options: fully reinvesting in the system, removing it entirely, or pursuing a hybrid approach. The study ultimately found that a hybrid approach would work…

Registered Predatory Offender accused of recording self sexually abusing child

Benjamin Peterson TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A man is accused of sexually abusing a young child and recording at least one incident.  Charging documents says law enforcement was tipped off to “Child Sex Abuse Material” being discovered on Benjamin William Peterson’s cloud account. Peterson’s charging documents say he is currently a “Registered Predatory Offender”. The indictment says investigators found a…

USW Next Gen Committee holds book drive for Kids, Teens

DULUTH, Minn. — United Steel Workers Local 9460 has a new initiative to support literacy and learning. Throughout February and March, the Next Gen Committee is holding a book drive. They are collecting new and gently used books aimed for children and teens. Donated books will be distributed to area Essentia Health locations. Kids will be able to browse in…

Father, daughter arrested in separate DWI incidents at same scene

Jason Ray Jacobs WHITE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Minnesota State Troopers say at 9:35 am on the morning of February 18, 202,6 they spotted a vehicle weaving within traffic lines.  Troopers began to watch the vehicle and noticed it was driving on the center line of County Road 100 in White Township, near Aurora.  The vehicle continued to weave and then…

Duluth Sport Show kicks off at the DECC

DULUTH, Minn. — One of the Northland’s biggest sporting exhibitions is underway at the DECC. The annual Duluth Sport Show kicked off at 3 pm Thursday, February 19th. Four halls contain hundreds of products, vendors, and activities. From boats, RVs, and resorts to demonstrations and free face painting – there will be something fun for everyone. “It’s become a tradition….

Essentia Health offers virtual care options during winter storms

DULUTH, Minn. — After a recent blizzard blew through the Northland, some businesses closed due to the heavy snowfall. But one business that never shuts down is a hospital. At Essentia Health, nurses and doctors are ready for whatever emergency comes their way during winter storms. For some patients, though, it can be too difficult to travel in the bad…

UMD Coaches and athletes reflect on Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson’s impact

DULUTH, Minn.– A beloved member of the UMD bulldog community, Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson, passed away Feb. 17. Athletes, UMD coaches and staff said Hoagie touched the hearts of so many, and his legacy will undoubtedly live on. “He was so uplifting and caring. I know he cared so deeply about all of us. And we’re all just heartbroken right now,…

Duluth police reveal new evidence in Feb. 10 fatal shootings

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police released new information Wednesday involving two fatal shootings that occurred Feb. 10. Investigators with the Duluth Police Department said they have additional evidence to connect the two incidents. Screen grab of dashcam video from Feb 10, 2026 Deputy Involved Shooting. After the PIT maneuver as deputies approach vehicle According to the department’s public information officer,…

FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures

Saint Paul Police Department Badge MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating the alleged beating of a Mexican citizen by immigration officers last month, seeking to identify what caused the eight skull fractures that landed the man in the intensive care unit of a Minneapolis hospital. Investigators from the St. Paul Police Department and FBI last week canvassed…

Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus to headline Grandma’s Marathon concerts

Entertainment Lineup 50th Grandmas Marathon DULUTH, Minn. – Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus will headline concerts for Grandma’s Marathon weekend. Ten Minnesota-based bands will take the stage at Bayfront Festival Park in June 2026 to help celebrate 50 years of Grandma’s Marathon. “We were searching for acts that felt authentic to who we are and reflective of where we come…

Meth and crack drug bust in Cohasset

Kenneth Smith COHASSET, Minn. – The Aitkin-Itasca-Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team says they made a drug bust in Cohasset. The Grand Rapids Police Department worked with the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office to arrest Kenneth Dean Smith, 62, of Shakopee. Law Enforcement says they were tipped off that Smith was in the area and had numerous active warrants for his…

UMD legend and hockey volunteer Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson passes away

Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson (Credit UMD) DULUTH, Minn.– Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson, the longest serving volunteer in UMD athletic history, passed away Tuesday, February 17th. He was 65 years old. Haagenson got his start with UMD men’s hockey in 1981 as a volunteer. The head coach of the Bulldogs, Gus Hendrickson, encouraged Haagenson to join the staff. This decision alone would pioneer…

Video of fatal deputy-involved shooting in Duluth released

DULUTH, Minn. – Body and dashcam videos were released Tuesday showing the moments that lead up to a fatal deputy-involved shooting in Duluth Feb. 10 that killed 30-year-old Donald Felver III. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy spotted Felver driving erratically near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Central Avenue. The pursuit ultimately ended in the 7900…

UMD students celebrate the Lunar New Year

DULUTH, Minn. — Students of different cultural backgrounds gathered at UMD to celebrate the Lunar New Year. 2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing energy, independence, action, and forward momentum. The event featured festive décor, traditional dishes, and cultural activities honoring zodiac traditions and the diversity of Asian culture. “I think it’s really important to me and also…

Superior Choice Credit Union to hold penny memorial

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Choice Credit Union will hold a memorial for the penny this Thursday, Feb. 19. Last fall, the United States Mint ended production of the one-cent coin. In honor of its long-standing place in American history, SCCU has decided to give the penny a special send-off. Throughout the day, the credit union will host three commemorative sessions…

Gerdau Ball Grinding Factory in Duluth shaping the mining industry

DULUTH, Minn.– In Duluth there’s a mining factory producing a one-of-a-kind steel product, that’s in high demand across the country. The Gerdau Ball Grinding Factory is a global staple for the mining industry, where rods of steel are heated to 2-thousand degrees, and forged into balls. “We get our raw material, which you can see out in our yard. This…

Power outages expected due to heavy wet snow fall

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg is predicting snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain to fall across our region Tuesday (Jan 17) evening into Wednesday (Jan 18) morning.   These storms very likely will cause at least scattered power outages. Stay safe – Ways to be prepared for an outage: • Keep a “Lights Out” kit in an…

Dashcam and bodycam video released from deadly deputy-involved shooting

Screen grab of dashcam video from Feb 10, 2026 deputy involved shooting – After the PIT maneuver as deputies approach vehicle DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has released video from the body-worn cameras and squad video (dash cam) from the deadly deputy-involved shooting on February 10, 2026. The video shows the chase, crash, and exchange of…

Iron Range Man accused of having sex with young teen after meeting on Snapchat

Tyler Edmundson TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Tyler Edmundson, 22, of Virginia, Minnesota is accused of having sexual contact with a young teen that he met on Snapchat. Charging documents accuse Edmundson of driving to meet the girl and her friend in Lake County.  In October 2025 Edmundson allegedly drove the three to Duluth and back.  The friend was then dropped-off…

Minnesota’s Legislature braces for a federal immigration fight as the enforcement surge winds down

  Minnesota State Capitol (Senate Media Services, Photo by A.J. Olmscheid) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats hope to rein in the power of federal immigration officers in Minnesota as the state’s legislative session gets underway Tuesday, while Republicans will focus on combatting fraud in taxpayer-funded programs that President Donald Trump cited to justify the recent immigration enforcement surge. While White House border czar Tom Homan said…

Body of man found near trail in Koochiching County

The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a missing man Monday afternoon. Authorities believe the body is that of Mark A. Rood. His body was found about 60 feet from a trail near Highway 11 and Tilson Bay. Authorities said the recent warm temperatures and rain help in the search efforts. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating…

Lake Superior Zoo illuminates winter nights

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is hosting multiple luminary night walks. The walks began over the weekend with 1,000 glowing ice luminaries lining the zoo’s walking paths, creating a magical winter experience for visitors. While warmer temps have caused many of those ice luminaries to melt, staff have replaced many of them with traditional paper bag luminaries to…

Large group protesting for democracy on Presidents’ Day

CLOQUET, Minn.– Throughout the day on Presidents Day, around 100 people protested in Moose Lake and Cloquet. We the People Cloquet Area Indivisible held the protest to oppose the current administration. It mainly centered around themes of No Kings, ICE enforcement, and what they described as “injustice against democracy.” “Our democracy is being broken by a President of the United States…

BCA: The FBI will not provide Minnesota evidence into the shooting death of Alex Pretti

A photo of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer over the weekend, is displayed at the shooting scene Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Minneapolis. ST. PAUL, Min. – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans released a statement February 16, 2026: The FBI formally notified the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) on…

BCA identifies Duluth man, deputies involved in fatal traffic stop

Sheriff, police chief believe man killed in deputy shootout is homicide suspect from earlier shooting

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified a Duluth man and two deputies involved in a fatal use-of-force incident Feb. 10. The man is identified as Donald Felver III, 30, of Duluth. The BCA said Felver shot at deputies during a pursuit before deputies returned fire, killing Felver. The BCA’s crime scene investigators said they…

Twin Ports community supports 11th Annual MMIWR Memorial March

DULUTH, Minn. — Over the weekend, people gathered for the 11th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. The event began with an opening ceremony at the American Indian Community Housing Organization. Family members shared the names and stories of their loved ones. The program featured Indigenous drummers and singers, along with a Red Solidarity Shawl…

2nd and 3rd graders go “sled to sled” at 19th annual Ikidarod race

DULUTH, Minn.– Over the course of a month, 2nd and 3rd graders at North Shore Community school have been training their brains for all things sled dog. The students spent Friday outdoors to have one final test, on their very own “Ikidarod” “As you can as you did see, we did a sled dog race, and the kids were like,…

Benedictine Health honors veterans for Valentine’s Day

DULUTH, Minn.– Veterans felt all the love ahead of Valentine’s Day, because of an opportunity to connect with fellow former service members. The lovely gathering is part of an initiative to reduce social isolation among veterans. American Red Cross, and Minnesota Power partnered up to show their appreciation through gifts as well as conversation. The event was filled with laughs,…

Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday, following a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Four others also pleaded not guilty in the case. Lemon did not comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse accompanied by his attorney, Joe Thompson. Roughly…

Feds investigating whether 2 ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis

Courtesy: Associated Press (file) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday that his agency had opened a joint probe with the Justice Department after video evidence revealed “sworn testimony…

Journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case

Don Lemon (CNN) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon and four other people are set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges Friday, accused in a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Also scheduled for arraignment Friday is civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong. The prominent local activist was the subject…

54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate’s dad, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian

United States’ Rich Ruohonen watches the men’s curling round robin session against Canada, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The stakes were low — and the time ripe — for a 54-year old personal injury lawyer and six-time winner of “Minnesota Attorney of the Year”…

Duluth City Council holds study session on future of skywalk system

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council held a meeting regarding the future of the city’s skywalk system. After six months of analysis, consultants from MIG and Civilis identified accessibility challenges, declining foot traffic, high vacancy rates, and ongoing security concerns throughout the skywalk system. They emphasized that the skywalk is nearing or has surpassed its useful life. The consultants…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory prepares for Valentines Day

DULUTH, Minn. — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is getting ready for Valentine’s Day. The local shop says its most popular treats during the holiday are chocolate-covered strawberries and handcrafted truffles. There are options for people who aren’t big fans of chocolate, including salted caramel and assorted candy bags. The shop will also offer dipped dog bones for those celebrating Valentine’s…

Governor Evers visits Ashland to address cost of living issues with community members

ASHLAND, Wis.– Governor Evers visited Ashland Thursday to address what he is calling a cost-of-living problem across the state. The governor met with numerous community members to talk about how it is becoming a growing issue. Attendees expressed the need for increasing k-12 school funding, and prioritizing safe, clean, drinking water. This follows a legislative agenda letter, urging legislators to…

Cell service restored following fiber optic issue in St. Louis County

UPDATE: According to officials, cell service has been restored after a fiber-optic issue on Thursday. DULTUH, Minn. – St. Louis County has been made aware of a fiber optic issue causing sporadic impacts to cellular coverage in areas of the County. The Sheriff’s Office says identified areas include parts of Duluth, Hermantown, Hwy 53 corridor to Virginia and west to Hibbing….

UMD hosts annual All Majors Career Fair

DULUTH, Minn. — College students of all disciplines had the chance to see local employers today as UMD hosted its All-Majors Career fair. The fair is designed to get students interacting with potential employers. 47 local and regional employers attended the event, talking about their opportunities. It also serves as a way to find internships or entry jobs and just…

Another scuffle at UMD Turning Point USA table leads to police call

Screen shot of Turning Point USA bottle throwing incident on UMD Campus 1/29/2026 DULUTH, Minn. — Two people have been ticketed for an incident that happened at a Turning Point USA table in the University of Minnesota – Duluth Kirby Student Union. On January 29, 2026, UMD police reports say student Lars Morris called one of the people sitting at…

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

White House border czar Tom Homan holds a news conference at the Bishop Whipple Federal building on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. “As a result of our…

Sheriff, police chief believe Duluth homicide suspect was killed in officer-involved shooting

DULUTH, Minn. – New details were released Wednesday involving two fatal shooting investigations in Duluth that unfolded Tuesday, just hours apart from each other. Investigators first believed the two shootings were not related. But after further investigating, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa do believe they are connected, with the victim and suspect dead….