UMD students make tie blankets for Aspirus patients
DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD Students spent the evening making tie blankets for the St. Luke's Foundation. The event was organized by the club known as 'SERVE,' or Students…
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Nurses lead Nightingale Walk honoring Alex Pretti
DULUTH, Minn. -- People gathered downtown Duluth for the Nightingale Walk honoring the life of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti. The candlelight vigil was organized by two local nurses. A…
Minnesota to inspect 5,800 Medicaid providers; asking for state workers from other departments to help
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced they will begin a “massive statewide push to ensure Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk services have the qualifications required…
Second Harvest Northland celebrates a successful 2025
DULUTH, Minn.-- Second Harvest Northland in Duluth is calling the previous year a success, despite roadblocks such as program cuts, and snap benefit pauses. Shaye Morris, the CEO of Second…
Man dies in St. Louis County Jail
DULUTH, Minn. - An inmate in the St. Louis County jail has died. The St. Louis County Sherriff's Office reports on January 27, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., a…
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Every officer on the ground, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras,…
Man leads Minnesota State Patrol on high speed chase, thought he was running from ICE
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Washington, D.C.-area man is accused of leading law enforcement on a 100+ mile per hour chase in Northern Minnesota. He claimed he did it because he believed a Minnesota…
Neighbor reacts to Hermantown housing complex explosion
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- A next door neighbor to a housing complex explosion in Hermantown shared how he found out, further saying the loss is devastating. "I have a friend…
Northland father seeks community support for daughter's unexpected illness
DULUTH, Minn.-- A northland family is hoping for community assistance, after their daughter needed unexpected brain surgery. Her father, Jakell Ross said, the 10-year-old was airlifted to the…
Church volunteer facing various charges for interactions with youth group member
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - A volunteer in the Youth Program at Grand Marais Free Church has been arrested and charged with various crimes. Micah Avery is charged with false imprisonment, engaging in electronic…
Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan to replace her in Senate
MINNESOTA - Senator Tina Smith has endorsed Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan to replace her in the United States Senate. Lt. Gov. Flanagan is in a battle for the…
Superior woman celebrates 100th birthday
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A Superior woman celebrated an impressive milestone. Doris Mace celebrated her 100th birthday with cake and cocktails at the Keyport lounge. Friends and family came to share the…
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the…
Chester Bowl kicks off Alpine Race series
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Chester Bowl Improvement Club kicked off its first Alpine Race of the winter season. Today's race is the first of 5 races in the series…
Twin Ports bicyclists ride in unity for Alex Pretti
DULUTH, Minn. -- Cyclists across the Twin Ports gathered for a unity ride to honor Alex Pretti. The ride was inspired by Angry Catfish Bicycle, a community bike shop…
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order. They have returned…
Explosion at Hermantown housing complex kills 2 residents
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Two people were killed Saturday in Hermantown after an explosion rocked a multi-unit housing complex. The explosion…
Cold conditions bring hot competition to Barkers Island
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Engines roared across the ice as racing enthusiasts gathered for a winter competition on a track far from traditional. From bikes, to quads, and side-by-sides, the competition…
Zenith Bookstore sees increased sales in the dystopian genre
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local bookstore has seen an uptick in sales for one particular genre. As many Minnesotans express uncertainties about the state's future, many readers…
St. Louis County officials give their side of the release of recent escapee
DULUTH, Minn. - Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and County Attorney Kim Maki released a joint statement about the jail release of Michael Todd Hart. On January 21, Hart was released from the Itasca County…
Lake Superior Ice Festival kicks off for weekend of fun
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Lake Superior Ice Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary. From hockey to disc golf, a tubing hill, arts, crafts, food trucks and…
48th annual Atmore Memorial Alpine Ski Race draws in athletes from around the world
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 48th annual Atmore Memorial Alpine Ski Race kicked off today at Spirit Mountain. The event is hosted by…
One dead in Douglas County snowmobile crash
GORDON, Wis. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead following a single snowmobile crash in the Town Of Gordon. The crash was called into Douglas…
Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'
Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, criticizing President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city. The lyrics of “Streets of Minneapolis,” released Wednesday, describe how “a city aflame fought fire…
Itasca County Sheriff explains why prison escapee was released
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich has released a statement explaining the release of Michael Hart. On January 21, Hart was released from the Itasca County Jail. Hart was the…
Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV' fame, dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” —…
Twins executive Derek Falvey departs organization
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and president…
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flooded Minneapolis, Shane Mantz dug his Choctaw Nation citizenship card out of a box on his dresser and slid it into his wallet. Some strangers…
Vikings fire General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The…
DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. “We’re looking at everything that would shed light on that day,” Blanche said on…
