Mayor Jim Paine veto's lead pipe ordinance
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- This evening, Mayor Jim Paine decided to veto the City Council-approved lead service line ordinance during the Superior City Council meeting. After reviewing the amended language,…
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Plans for new fire hall underway
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior city council turned its attention to plans for a new North End fire hall in Superior. Fire Chief Camron Vollrecht presented the design cost…
Duluth caregiver takes vulnerable adult on errand to do drugs in a garage
DULUTH, Min. - A staff person at a TBI Residential & Community Services facility in Duluth took a vulnerable adult to a home, where the staffer used illegal drugs, and then drove the vulnerable adult back to the facility. That's…
Soo Locks soon closing for seasonal repair and maintenance
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases,…
"The Iron Exchange at 400" Hibbing housing development officially underway
HIBBING, Minn.-- Since 2018, the city of Hibbing has been navigating new changes for a potential housing development downtown. And finally, they're starting to see those plans…
Voyageurs National Park Snowmobile Trail Hazard Alert
INTERNATIONL FALLS, Min. - Voyageurs National Park has issued a "Snowmobile Trail Hazard Alert". The alert issued on January 6, 2026 said, "Snowmobile riders please be aware. An…
Trump says the US 'needs' Greenland for Arctic security. Here's why.
A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the South Carolina ANG’s 169th FW takes off at Pituffik Space Force Base, Greenland, Oct. 9, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility…
Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months, says DOJ
BOSTON (AP) — The man identified by…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears in Minneapolis ICE raid video
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has launched what officials describe as the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out, preparing to deploy as many as…
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
(AP) - President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it is withholding funding for programs that support needy families with children in five Democratic-led states over concerns…
Man accused of stalking a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice gets probation in a plea deal
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court’s chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation after prosecutors dropped a felony stalking charge. Ryan Thornton, 37, of Racine, was…
Staffer stole money from two vulnerable adults at Iron Range facilities
EVELETH, Min. - A Minnesota Department of Human Services investigation found a staff member at a home and community-based services facility finically exploited two vulnerable adults. It happened at two…
St. Lukes releases top baby names of 2025
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hundreds of babies were born in the St. Lukes birthing center this year and shared their list of most popular names. For boys, it was a ten-way tie for the top name at three babies each. Barrett,…
Essentia Health launches "Spartan Clinic" at Superior School District
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior School District and Essentia Health announced a new partnership to allow students to receive healthcare while still at school. The "Spartan Clinic" is a virtual health clinic for students grades 6-12 to receive care through…
IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully…
FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged…
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California and a reliable vote on President Donald Trump's agenda, has died, reducing the GOP's narrow control of the House. He was…
Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents' rooms
A Minnesota hotel that wouldn't allow federal immigration…
Twin Ports Trailer Trash gearing up for Christmas tree pickup
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Grinch isn't stealing Christmas this year; he's cleaning it up. As the holiday season wraps up, Twin Ports Trailer Trash is getting…
New Duluth City Councilors take the oath of office
DULUTH, Minn.-- It was a packed house at the Duluth city hall, because three new Duluth City Councilors took the oath of office. A swearing-in ceremony took…
Superior man has car stolen after leaving it running unattended
SUPERIOR, Wis. & DULUTH, Min. - Duluth Police say they arrested a man for stealing a car in Superior, Wisconsin. A Probable Cause Statement said the vehicle's owner had left the car running with the keys in the ignition. The…
Former teacher and church leader sentenced to 18 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct involving minor
VIRGINA, Minn. -- Embarrass man, Ryan Ross Denzer-Johnson, 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree involving a minor child under the age of 14, according to the…
Alleged porch pirate in Duluth caught on Ring camera and arrested
DULUTH, Min. - Duluth Police say they were able to catch an alleged "porch pirate" thanks to a Ring surveillance camera. Charging documents claim Donissa Ann Saice Garcia stole an Amazon package off the porch of a residence on the…
DEDA announces program to get more food vendors in city parks
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Economic Development Authority is launching a new pilot program aimed to get more food trucks in city parks. The program will…
First Saturday Morning at the Races held at CSS
DULUTH, Minn. -- Kids were lacing up their running shows this past weekend for the first installment of Saturday Morning at the Races. The first of four…
Duluth and Superior YMCA locations integrate as Lake Superior YMCA
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Two YMCA branches in the Twin Ports are now operating under one name. A ribbon cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the…
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said…
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
UPDATE — Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a…
Superior National Forest announces BWCA permits will be available later this month
BWCA, Minn.-- During the middle of winter, many outdoor enthusiasts look forward to some summer camping, and the Superior National Forest is staying on top of that. The Superior National Forest announced permit reservations will be up for grabs on…
