Protecting the Birkie with Birkie Security Team
HAYWARD, Wis.- Behind the scenes, the Birkie Security Team of about 25 volunteers say they're Sawyer County law enforcement's eyes and ears for the huge event. They tell…
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American Birkebeiner Winners Race to the Finish
HAYWARD, Wis. - The 45th Annual 2019 Slumberland American Birkebeiner took place this weekend in Wisconsin. The men's and women's winners of the 50K Skate race were Akeo Maifeld-Carucci and Alayna Sonnesyn…
American Birkebeiner Skates Into 45th Year
HAYWARD, Wis.- "It's the Birkie, man!" The gun fires, and in one fluid motion the surge of skiers and skaters pushes off in Cable. "The day will go on to be…
Duluth Dolls Promotes Confidence through Burlesque Dance
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Dolls got down and a little dirty in their "Hot Days, Cold Nights" performance at the Underground Theatre. On the surface the Duluth Dolls are a cabaret and…
Kal Randa Enters Race for St. Louis County Board
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A fourth candidate has entered the race for the open seat on the St. Louis County Board. Kal Randa is a 22-year-old college student from Hermantown. He's expecting to graduate soon from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities…
Carter Hotel Deconstruction to Start Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - Deconstruction is set to begin Monday, February 25th, for the old Carter Hotel in Downtown Duluth. The building is located between the Fond du Luth Casino and the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial at 17 N. 2nd Avenue…
Free Day at Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - This week Duluth Public schools have been on winter recess. Today, many students and their families spent their time off enjoying a free day at Lake Superior…
New Minnesota Pollution Control Commissioner Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The new Minnesota Pollution Control Commissioner visited Duluth to check out ongoing projects in the area. This comes after Governor Walz included funding for pollution cleanup and…
Local Veterans' Organizations Need Your Help
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Recently veterans' organizations in Superior donated more than $2,000 in Super One gift cards to Coast Guard members who weren’t getting paid during the recent government shutdown. Now those organizations are…
I-35 Tunnel Traffic Temporarily Shutdown After Multiple Crashes
DULUTH, Minn. – Three separate crashes on southbound I-35 temporarily shut down lanes in the tunnel from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. I-35 southbound lanes were closed at 26th and 21st Avenue East until authorities could clear the…
Inmate Dies After Collapsing at St. Louis County Jail
DULUTH, Minn. – An inmate at the St. Louis County Jail was pronounced dead at 8:45 a.m. Thursday morning after collapsing in the day room area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. After inmate Kenneth Kyle Beaupre, 32,…
Woman Facing Numerous Charges After Police Seize 30 Dogs
GREEN BAY, Wis. - A Brown County woman is facing numerous charges after authorities seized more than 30 dogs and a parrot from a home in Eaton. Authorities say charges against 36-year-old Lisa Kraszewski include mistreatment of animals and neglect…
Money Sought for Lake Avenue Project
DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday, the Duluth City Council will vote on whether to apply for a $1 million grant for the reconstruction of a portion of Lake Avenue from the Aerial Lift Bridge to South 13th Street. The overall…
Trump Vows Veto if Border Resolution Passed
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is pledging a veto if Congress passes a resolution blocking his use of a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday that…
IRRRB Recommends Funds to Combine Iron Range Schools
EVELETH, Minn. - The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board has voted to recommend dedicating about $100 million toward a new high school that would combine students from Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia School districts. The project, with an estimated cost between…
One Injured After Snowmobile Crashes Into Tree
KABETOGAMA, Minn. - A snowmobiler traveling with a group of sleds on the Arrowhead Trail Friday morning was injured after his sled crashed into a tree. Authorities say the crash happened off of the Camp 90 Forest Road near Kabetogama…
Five People Charged in Timber Theft Conspiracy on Reservation
MILWAUKEE - Federal authorities say five people have been indicted for allegedly cutting down trees on the Menominee Indian Reservation in order to sell timber to saw mills outside the reservation without consent from the Wisconsin tribe. Conspiracy charges have…
Police: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Solicited Prostitute
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor. Jupiter police told reporters…
Kalevala Day to Offer Finnish Fun in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Kalevala Day is celebrated in Finland on the 28th of February, in honor of the day on which the Old kalevala's forward was dated by Lonnrot (February…
Forest Service to Relaunch Balky BWCA Permit System March 4
DULUTH, Minn. - The U.S. Forest Service plans to relaunch a balky new Boundary Waters Canoe Area reservation system on March 4. The system crashed when it first went live Jan. 30 on the first day to apply for permits.…
UPDATE: Duluth Firefighters Respond to Kitchi Gammi Club
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters responded to the historic Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth Thursday night. According to authorities there was a small chimney fire in the building located on 831 East Superior Street. Officials say there was no damage…
St. Paul Police Investigate 5th Homicide of the Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. - St. Paul police are investigating after a man was shot in the head while sitting in a van. The fatal shooting is the fifth homicide of the year in St. Paul. The latest happened shortly before…
Minnesota House Votes to Eliminate 'Marital Rape Exception'
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House has voted to eliminate a defense that prevents people who rape a spouse or domestic partner from being prosecuted for criminal sexual conduct. Rep. Zack Stephenson, the bill's lead author, told lawmakers before…
Stride, Ride & Glide A Triathlon
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this week's Active Adventures we are headed to the beautiful woods, in the middle of winter, for a TRIATHLON! The Stride, Ride, Glide Tri is…
Duluth Firefighters Respond To Kitchi Gammi Club
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth firefighters responded to the historic Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth Thursday night. Thick smoke could be seen coming out of the top of the building on 831 East…
One-On-One: Senator Rarick Talks Broadband, Infrastructure & Recreational Marijuana
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota’s newest state Senator, Jason Rarick, has now been on the job for a little over one week since being sworn into office Wednesday, February 6. “It was a…
Thousands of Kids Race in Barnebirkie on Day One of Birkie Weekend
HAYWARD, Wis. - Barnebirkie is the one event that makes Birkie dreams happen for thousands of kids from around the region. "The Birkie gets in your blood in different ways. I've been coming…
Cabin Fever Painting Night Raises Funds for MS Society
DULUTH, Minn. - For people dreaming of warm days and tropical sunshine, an event at Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth helped them get there. The Cabin Fever Painting fundraiser taught guests…
