Northlanders Take Advantage of Snowfall
3 to 5 Inches Fell Across the Northland
Though some Northlanders saw it as a chore, the heavy snowfall came as a delight to ski hills and resorts in the area
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Names Released in Ashland Double Murder, Suicide.
Police release names in Christmas Eve double murder and suicide.
On Christmas Eve at 12:02 pm the Ashland Police Department received a call reporting someone was shot, from 300 block of Willis Ave. During the investigation the police department discovered that there was a double murder and suicide at the residence. The victims have been identified as Zhara Parent, a 23 year old woman and her mother-in-law, 84-year-old Patricia Parent. The suspect in the shooting, who was also found deceased in the home, has been identified as Patricia Parent’s 54-year-old son Daniel Parent.
Beating The Holiday Blues
Focus On Health: Destressing at the Holidays
Psychologist, Dr. Cheryl Bemel, Ph.D., believes people become stressed and depressed because they set expectations for holidays that cannot be reached.
Duluth Firefighters Cook Christmas Dinner
Firefighters in the Duluth area cook up a real Christmas feast at the firehouse. Who knew these guys were such chefs?
Christmas Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of The Rosary
One of the Most Important Religious Ceremonies
Catholics across the Northland celebrated the birth of Christ today.
Annual Holiday Dinner at the Union Gospel Mission
Temple Israel Jewish Community Members Volunteered
Community members show their holiday cheer at An Inter-faith Christmas Dinner.
Hibbing’s Perunovich is Able to Focus with Early Commitment
Junior Verbally Committed to Play for UMD in Early 2015
Getting an offer to play hockey for the University of Minnesota Duluth was a dream come true for Scott Perunovich.”I’ve wanted to play there since I was a little kid,” Perunovich said of UMD. “My uncle Doug Torrel played at UMD. A good friend Davey Johnson also played there.”
Blind Musician Plays for Cancer Patients
Music can be a very personal thing for people. It can help you through tough times, or make you feel happy when you’re sad. One Duluth woman is using music to do just that, but she has her own obstacles she’s had to overcome throughout the years.
Three Dead In Double Murder-Suicide In Ashland
Police: All Involved Were Relatives
Tragedy struck the small town of Ashland Thursday after three people were found dead inside a home there. Authorities suspect the investigation to be a double murder-suicide.
Superior Salvation Army Needs Donation to Reach Goal this Christmas
They Have Reached a Little Over Half of Their Goal
The Salvation Army in Superior needs help spreading holiday cheer. They had a goal to raise 250 thousand dollars for the Christmas season, but so far have only reached a little over half of their goal.
VFW Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner
Around 400 People Attend Event Each Year
Veterans and community members gathered together for The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual holiday dinner.
Community Gathers to Remember Homeless
Forty-four people struggling with homelessness died in Duluth this year.
Councilor Garfield: Hagen Can’t Be Mayor Anymore
Garfield: Hagen's Statement Is Not An Apology
While councilor Graham Garfield continued to get slammed with all types of phone calls and e-mails Wednesday – both locally and even from around the country – he told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger there’s absolutely no way Hagen can stay in office after issuing the “final” statement.
Superior Council Pres. Talks Threats, Healing Process
Superior City Council President Tom Fennessey says councilors and city departments are receiving threats following Hagen’s controversial remarks about President Obama being a Muslim.
AAA: 100 Million Drivers Traveling At Least 50 Miles This Holiday
The day before Christmas Eve is the busiest travel day of the year.
The City Of Duluth Talks Unusual Ice Buildup
If you’ve noticed ice build-up on Duluth city streets lately, you are not alone and the city would like to help out.
Residents, Activists React to Mayor Hagen’s ‘Final’ Statement
For the first and last time, Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen is addressing his comment about President Obama being Muslim.
Duluth Toy Store Robbed Two Days before Christmas
A Grinch set out to steal Christmas from a local toy store overnight.
New Boss For St. Louis River Alliance
Kris Eilers Named Executive Director
Kris Eilers is formally taking over the reigns of the SLRA as they work to have the St. Louis River delisted as an area of concern for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Duluth Attempting To Quarantine Ash Borer
City Trying To Keep Bug From Leaving Park Point
Residents are encouraged to bring their tree trimmings to the crews, who will chip and compost it, to ensure the beetle is dead.
Political Professor Weighs In On Hagen Controversy
Dr. Von Hagel Discusses Mayor's Muslim Comments
“With social media it does place a certain responsibility on public officials and I think that for the most part, one would assume that they are aware of the ramifications of certain statements,” Dr. Von Hagel said, Tuesday.
President Obama’s Chief Of Staff Visits Iron Range
President Barach Obama sent Chief Of Staff Denis McDonough to the Iron Range Tuesday to meet with local miners and state legislators about the recent layoffs of hundreds of miners.
Local Psychiatrist Debunks Holiday Myth
Holidays do not see a spike suicide like many believe.
There is a large misconception during the holidays that suicide rates spike.
FDA Changes Blood Donation Restrictions
The FDA is lifting a 32-year-old lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and bi-sexual men. However, major restrictions will continue to limit who can donate.
Knowing Your Neighbors: BoomTown
Restaurant Themed Around Fire and Bourbon
BoomTown is the brainchild of Iron Range restauranteurs Jessica Antonovich-Lietz and Erik Lietz.
Winter Solstice Celebrated in Two Harbors
Shortest Day, Longest Night
It’s official, every day between now and June 21, 2016 will be longer than the previous day. And in Two Harbors Monday, it was a celebration.
Lack of Snow Slowing Business In Northland
Sonju Two Harbors Snowmobile Business Stagnant
Snowfall is well below average this year. If it were not for the sizable snow storm last week, most of the Northland would be more than 50 percent below average snowfall levels on the year.
McDonald’s, Community Give Back to Essentia Health NICU Families
Local McDonald’s restaurants and the community came together to make the holidays a little brighter for families at Essentia Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Pet Experts Warn Safety First This Winter
With the cold weather finally setting in and holidays in full swing, pet experts say now is a good time to start thinking about your little critter’s safety.
Pedestrian Killed By Alleged Drunken Driver Is Remembered
Brian Respler Was 37 Years Old
Duluth police responded to reports of a person who was hit and killed by a vehicle near Grand Avenue and Main Street in West Duluth Saturday. And on Monday, we learned more about the victim — Brian Respler.
VIDEO: City Councilors Call For Hagen To Apologize Or Resign
Superior City Councilors are asking for Mayor Bruce Hagen to retract controversial remarks he made about the President and First Lady on Facebook, or resign.
Zinema 2 Offering “Christmas Special Mix Tape”
Coffee Conversation: Zinema Roulette
Zinema 2 is offering Zinema Roulette on Tuesday.
Mother, Son Rescued From Sinking Vehicle
Icy roads contributed to a scary situation in Washburn County this weekend for a mother and her son.
Investigation Continues Into Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Duluth police are continuing to investigate a fatal accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.
Resorts Celebrate ‘World Snowboard Day’
Spirit Mountain Offered Discounted Tickets, Rentals, Lessons
Dec. 20 was World Snowboard Day, and ski resorts across the Northland celebrated snowboarding as a sport and culture.
‘Iceman’ Is Back With World-Record Goal
“Iceman” Roger is loving the freezing temperatures because he plans to make his ice sculpture even bigger this year — all with a goal of breaking a World Record.
Eira Plays Worldly Holiday Music
A Christmas concert turned into a trip around the world for those who were at Duluth Congregational Church Sunday.
Two Hospitalized With Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Two people in Superior were hospitalized early Sunday morning due to toxic levels of carbon monoxide in their apartment.
Stores Busy With Last Minute Shoppers
Busiest Day in Season for Some Retailers
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and stores were bustling with people doing their last minute shopping.
UWS winter Commencement Held in Old Main
200 Students Were Eligible to Receive Diplomas
The University of Wisconsin-Superior conducted their winter commencement today inside the Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main.
CSS Fall Commencement Held at Reif Gymnasium
Ceremony Had 534 Candidates for Graduation
The College of St. Scholastica conducted its fall 2015 commencement at the Reif Gymnasium.
East Towne Mall Shooting
One person shot and no suspects in custody
One person was shot after a fight broke out at East Towne Mall located in Madison, Saturday afternoon.
Super One Matching Red Kettle Donations
Donations Made At Super One Matched Up to $50,000
Salvation Army Director of Development, Gordon Mesedahl said this year’s campaign needed a shot in the arm and Super One’s donation match pledge will be just that.
Eskomos Fall to Bombers
Section Final Rematch Goes to Road Team
The Barnum Bombers led 14-10 at the half, and extended the lead with rebounding and clutch shooting in the second half.
Technology Causing Aches and Pains
Technology can cause a health risk
In our 24/7 world many of us have become obsessed with our high tech devices be it a smart phone, e–reader, computer or other gadgets. but when we don’t use them correctly or just plain overdo it, we may get some aches and pains.
Wisconsin Cracks Down On Drunk Driving
Wisconsin Police Gearing Up For Holiday Season
Wisconsin is cracking down on drunk driving this holiday season with a drive sober or get pulled over campaign.
Changing The Range
Change The Range warms not only the hands of Iron Range Community but the heart as well.Jackets, scarves and mittens are hung on tree and fence posts around town. After a few postings on social media; the campaign blew up.
Huge Curling Event In Our Backyard
Curling was first recognized by the Winter Olympics in 1998 and the sport has grown substantially since then.
City Council Member Reacts to Ramsay leaving
Mayor Elect Larson will not be the only city official involved in hiring the next Chief.
German Ship Cornelia Leaves the Twin Ports
Ship Leaves After Being Anchored for Over Six Weeks
After weeks of being stuck in the port, the German ship Cornelia has finally sailed.
