Two accused of $40,000+ precious metals scam
AITKIN, Minn. - Charging documents accuse Aron Lee Melton and Kristi Ann Fox of orchestrating a scheme to pass off counterfeit gold, silver and platinum bars as the real thing. Investigators say Melton…
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Vacationland Peer Support nonprofit holding spaghetti feed fundraiser
POPLAR, Wis.-- A non-profit dedicated to helping out first responders recover mentally from traumatic experiences is hosting a spaghetti feed, to expand their efforts, across Douglas County. Vacationland…
Hermantown woman shares her story after explosion damages her home
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Following the terrible explosion at 'Green acres' in Hermantown last Saturday night, one of the residents there is going back for the first…
Senator Amy Klobuchar and local educators speak on school ICE impacts
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and local educators, held a press conference on Friday, addressing ICE's impact on school districts. Klobuchar's visit comes…
Aitkin County Sheriff's Office investigating possible gold and silver scam
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. -- The Aitkin County Sheriff's office is investigating a possible gold and silver sales scam. Two individuals were arrested in connection to the investigation for "theft by swindle". The individuals allegedly traded materials presented as gold or…
Voting opens for MNDOT Name a Snowplow contest
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation has opened voting for its 2026 Name a Snowplow contest. The contest received 6,750 submissions and was narrowed down to 30 finalists. You can only vote once and select up to…
Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been deleted. The Republican…
Caught Again: Man accidentally released from jail is back in custody
DULUTH, Minn. - Jail records show Michael Todd Hart is back in custody after being accidentally released. On January 21, Hart was released from the Itasca County Jail. Hart was the subject of…
Positively 3rd Street Bakery raises $17,000 for Minnesota Mutual Aid
DULUTH, Minn.-- For a little over a week, Positively 3rd street bakery dedicated 100 percent of proceeds to helping out Minnesota Mutual Aid, to help families…
US Olympic hockey history has been given an outsized boost from a tiny, proud Minnesota town
The pursuit of a gold…
Lake Superior Magazine takes on new ownership
DULUTH, Minn. -- One of Lake Superior's longest-running magazines is beginning a new chapter with a new publisher. Duluth publisher Linda Nervick is the new owner and publisher of…
St Louis River Alliance hosting winter safety event at Munger Landing
DULUTH, Minn.-- A place that was once inhabitable for wildlife and recreation is now hosting a day of fun, safety, and learning. It will take place February 7th…
NorthStar Ford Arena in Hermantown hosting free premiere of "The Hockey Mom's Revenge"
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- A special premiere at the NorthStar Ford Arena is coming up to highlight a locally produced film. This Saturday, all are welcome to pack…
National Go Red Day is Friday February 6
DULUTH, Minn. - February is American Heart Month and Friday February 6, 2026 is "National Wear Red…
Spirit Mountain celebrates opening of Highline chair lift
DULUTH, Minn. -- Spirit Mountain celebrated the opening of its new Highline Chair lift on Thursday. The lift was a 4.4-million-dollar project, which was a smaller part of…
Duluth Chamber of Commerce and LSC hold Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit
DULUTH, Minn. -- The topic of equity and inclusion took center stage Thursday in Duluth for business leaders, educators, and people in the community.…
Woman sentenced to 3 years for holding ex-boyfriend captive for days
HIBBING, Minn. -- An Iron Range woman has been sentenced for kidnapping and assaulting her ex-boyfriend. Shelly Jean Goerdt, 41, has been sentenced to 36 months or 3 years in prison for her…
Suspect in December officer-involved shooting found competent to stand trial
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The suspect in a Dec. 7 officer-involved shooting has been found fit to stand trial. In a competency hearing on Thursday, court documents say that the…
Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu…
No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie's message to her mother's kidnapper
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper. Guthrie said her family is ready to talk but…
Duluth Schools Supt. says lawsuit against DHS is vital to protect students, education
DULUTH, Minn.-- In an unprecedented legal move, the Duluth School District is suing the federal government to keep ICE agents off school grounds…
Downtown Duluth hosts 41st annual dinner
DULUTH, Minn. -- 500-plus business and community leaders attended "Downtown Duluth's" 41st Annual dinner. Speakers ranged from Mayor Roger Reinert to small business owners like Christie Erickson of Vitta Pizza.…
Q & A with the lead attorney suing Homeland Security for Duluth Schools
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District filed a lawsuit against Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, plus other people and agencies. The lawsuit is trying to stop immigration enforcement…
Duluth City Council to consider resolution on federal immigration efforts in city
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council is slated to discuss a "resolution clarifying the communication and enforcement relationship between the city and the…
Mobile mammography truck catches fire
CLOQUET, Minn. - A mobile mammography truck used by Essentia Health caught fire in Cloquet. The fire broke-out on February 3, 2026. In a statement Essentia Health communications tells…
Cirrus announces new-look jet with updated technology and seating
DULUTH, Minn. - Cirrus Aircraft announced a new jet that will soon be flying. The Generation 3 Vision Jet, or "G3 Vision Jet" will have better seating, better technology and a new-look.…
Wide World of Wings in Superior prepping for Super Bowl Sunday
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, Wide World of Wings in Superior is prepping for game day. The Super Bowl…
Families bundle up for Winter Walk to School Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth students of all ages were trudging through the snow this morning as a celebration of sorts. Wednesday February 4th was the state's "Winter…
Tanner's Car Wash celebrates opening with free washes
DULUTH, Minn. -- After months of construction, Tanner's Express Car Wash in Duluth is finally open, and they're celebrating by giving back to the community. The new car…
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to host 7th annual Ojibwe Language Symposium
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is gearing up to host its 7th annual Ojibwe Language Symposium. The…
