Mixed reactions as Google plans Hermantown Data Center
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Minnesota Power, and the City of Hermantown both said, it's an exciting day for the northeast Minnesotan region. "This is a very exciting day for us,…
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Insurance company gets stay in federal lawsuit for Lutsen Lodge fire payout
LUTSEN, Minn. - A federal judge has stopped a federal lawsuit over insurance payouts for the Lutsen Lodge Fire until a state criminal case is done. In January 2026, North Shore Resort Company,…
MN Power launches 'smart sphere' technology
DULUTH, Minn.-- Innovative technology is taking over how Minnesota power lines will be operated, with simple, 8 pound, 'smart spheres' and drones. The sphere sensors installed using drones provides real…
Duluth Pack announces new chapter with new president
Duluth-based Duluth Pack has announced its new president -- Grant DeMars -- who has been working with the company for seven years. Starting out as Duluth Pack's photographer, DeMars has worked…
Duluth parking rates likely to increase in March 2026
DULUTH, Minn. - The cost to park on Duluth's streets is going up from $1.50 per hour to $2.00 per hour. This change will be implemented in phases, one parking zone at…
Duluth family child care provider has license temporarily suspended after alleged child injury
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is immediately suspending the license of of Duluth based Child Care Provider, Kali Ames. The suspension…
Downtown Duluth snow clearing scheduled
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth street maintenance crews will be removing snow from right-of-ways in the downtown business district on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, 2026. Snow removal operations will generally occur from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM.…
Army Corp of engineers approve permit for line 5 relocation
DULUTH, Minn. & MADISON, Wis. — Energy company Enbridge has finally started work on rerouting an…
The 2026 First Ship contest is live
DULUTH, Minn. - The 43rd Annual First Ship Contest is open for guesses. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority and Visit Duluth are partnering for the First Ship Contest. The person who correctly guesses…
Duluth FC and Superior City FC enter new management agreements
DULUTH, Minn. -- Twin Ports soccer teams, Superior City FC and Duluth FC will now be operated under the same management company. Northland Sports Management will…
New Wisconsin film tax credit and film office hope to boost local productions
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently announced a new tax credit for filming in Wisconsin and the creation of a Film Office. It's…
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…
Duluth and Superior soccer clubs entering strategic management agreements
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…
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs
Formal group photograph of the Supreme Court as it was been comprised on June 30, 2022 after Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the Court. The Justices are posed in front of red velvet drapes and arranged…
Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus to headline Grandma’s Marathon concerts
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…
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…
Wisconsin's new Blackout and Retro license plates selling big in first month available
SUPERIOR, Wis. - In the first month since their debut, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has issued more than 10,000 of new plate options - Blackout and Retro license…
Minnesota Power customers to receive one time bill credit
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power sold lands surrounding many of its hydroelectric reservoirs, resulting in a one-time bill credit for customers. Through 2025, those land sales totaled $72 million, which is expected to be about $109 for the average residential…
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…
