Sheriff's Office: Convincing phone scam going around
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a very convincing phone scam. They said there a "dangerous new scam going around". The…
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Minnesota Nurses Association votes to authorize strike
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has announced their union members voted to authorize a strike. The announcement was following the Monday June 23, 2025 vote. A strike has not been called for at this point. The union…
Minnesota Nurses Association Votes on Strike Authorization
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association vote for whether or not to authorize a strike. Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) voted Monday over whether or not to authorize…
Local Businesses Staying Busy Before Grandma's Race
Today is the last day of prep before the big race tomorrow, and tourists are wasting no time checking out everything Duluth has to offer. "We've been pretty much gearing up…
Volunteers & Staff Prepping for Annual 'Michelina's Spaghetti Dinner'
DULUTH, Minn.-- The volunteers and staff for this weekend's big race is running a marathon of their own. They're working around the clock to make the city's largest batch of spaghetti. Chef Jerry,…
Minnesota cannabis tax rising to 15% in 2025 to support regulation rollout
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Cannabis Taxes in Minnesota are on the rise. They're sitting at 10-percent now, but will go up to 15-percent…
Patty Salo Downs retiring from Alworth Memorial Fund
DULUTH, Minn. - Patty Salo Downs is retiring as executive director of the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund. She had held the role for nearly 19 years. Salo Downs helped the organization grant more than $26 million in scholarships…
Minnesota issues first cannabis business license
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued the first cannabis business license in the state of Minnesota. It is going to Herb-Quest, LLC. Herb-Quest is a microbusiness…
KYN: 'Dairy & Bean Coffee and Ice Cream' is the latest Lake Nebagamon Scoop
LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis.-- Lake Nebagamon is known to be summer staple for the community. Whether out at the lake for a boat…
'Dairy and Bean' Takes Over Historic Dairy Queen Building
LAKE NEGAGAMON, Wis.-- A beloved ice-cream staple in Lake Nebagamon is returning for another summer season. Except this time, under a new name, and with new owners. The iconic Dairy Queen…
President to have "Golden Share" in future of Nippon Steel & U.S. Steel partnership
CALGARY, Alberta & DULUTH, Minn. - President Donald Trump would have unique influence over the operations of U.S. Steel under the terms of the investment being made by Nippon Steel. Administration officials over the past few days provided additional insight…
Superior Lidgerwood Mundy Breaks ground on New Facility
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Lidgerwood Mundy broke ground at the location of their new facility today. The new facility was prompted by the Blatnik Bridge replacement project which required them…
Duluth Trading's parent company cuts 3% of workforce
DULUTH, Minn. & MOUNT HOREB, Wis. - Duluth Holdings Inc., the company that runs Duluth Trading Company, announced it reduced its workforce by 51 employees. They say that is 3% of…
Hospitals say union announced strike vote prior to presenting full plans
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. - Wednesday afternoon (June 11) the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced that they will hold an Unfair Labor Practice strike vote. The strike vote will…
Incline Village Developer responds to Duluth letter admitting to some breaches
DULUTH, Minn. - The lawyer for Luzy Ostreicher, the leader of Chester Creek View, LLC, sent two letters responding to the City of Duluth concerns about their development. …
KYN: Bailey Builds Crafts a Coffee Shop
DULTUH, Minn. -- Bailey Builds is a community driven space right off of North 56th Avenue in Duluth. They're known for their impressive art display, or simply a place to…
New Downtown Housing Opening in July
DULUTH, Minn. -- We're getting a look at what will soon become Duluth's newest downtown living opportunity. Titanium Partners is behind the project they are calling "Force on Fifth Avenue."…
Governor Walz appoints new judge covering north central Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Daniel Hawley as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Hawley's chambers will be in Aitkin in Aitkin County. Hawley is replacing the Honorable…
Duluth-native to fly in upcoming Duluth Air Show
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth-native will take to the sky in the up coming Duluth Air Show. Jon Melby has been flying in air shows for about…
Lake Superior Zoo unveils two new species
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo is unveiling three new animals. Koto and Mahaka are fossa brothers. Fossa are sleek and curious carnivores native to Madagascar. These animals…
