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…
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Ignite Vapor and Tobacco to Open in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new tobacco and vapor store opens Friday on Hammond Avenue at the site of the former "Chicken Spur." The specialty shop will sell cigars, vapor products, pipes and Wisconsin-licensed…
DOC Offers Look Inside Moose Lake Correctional Facility
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - The Minnesota State Correctional Facility in Moose Lake opened its doors, giving a look inside the walls of the medium-security prison. More than a thousand offenders-- the…
Social Justice Forum Connects Young People to Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. - Young people interested in social justice met with local organizations trying to improve the Twin Ports area. The "Social Justice Forum" at Duluth Cider was organized by the…
Business Picks Up in Hayward During Day One of Birkie Weekend
HAYWARD, Wis.- Business is booming throughout Hayward as thousands of visitors are in the area for the Birkie. Over at Coop's Pizza Parlor staff say they are seeing many returning guests who…
Kids Take Part in Space Camp
DULUTH, Minn.-Kids got the opportunity to explore the universe today during a special camp at the Duluth Children's Museum. During the event, which included NASA designed experiments, kids learned all about planets,…
Northlanders Dig Out from Snow Storm
DULUTH, Minn.-Northlanders woke up to nearly five inches of fresh powder this morning as Duluth closes in on a February snowfall record. With all that, snow removal volunteers were out in full…
Kaul Wants $2m for Salaries, 19 More Analysts
MADISON, Wis. - Attorney General Josh Kaul has asked Gov. Tony Evers to let him spend $4.4 million in the next state budget to hire more evidence analysts and set up pay raises for them. The Associated Press obtained Kaul's…
Behind The Counter Rolling Up Sushi
DULUTH Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection we took our lunch break at Cloud 9 in Canal Park for some amazing specials and tips on how to roll our own sushi…
Snowfall in the Upper Midwest This Week Setting Records
MINNEAPOLIS - Upper Midwest snowfall is setting records. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the nearly 9 inches of snow Wednesday in the Twin Cities shattered the snowfall record for February, at 31.5 inches. The previous record was 26.5 inches in…
Study: Wisconsin most reliant on property taxes in Midwest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s municipalities rely on property taxes far more than most states, according to a new report. The state’s municipalities received about 42 percent of their revenue from property taxes, Wisconsin Policy Forum said in a study…
Report: University of Minnesota Should Rename 4 Buildings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A task force is recommending that the names of former administrators who promoted racist and anti-Semitic policies be removed from four University of Minnesota buildings. The group appointed by university President Eric Kaler released a report Wednesday…
Wisconsin GOP Propose $3.7 Million to Combat Homelessness
MADISON, Wis. - Assembly Republicans are proposing $3.7 million to combat homelessness in Wisconsin. Republicans unveiled their plans Thursday. Some Democrats complained that they weren't contacted to work with Republicans on the measures. Republicans hold majorities in the state Senate…
Another Candidate Joins Race for St. Louis County Board
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Longtime District 5 resident Keith Musolf has officially entered the race for the St. Louis County Board District 5 special election. Musolf has lived in the district for over 20 years and is a proud union member…
Minnesota Lawmaker Seeks Crackdown on Fake Hate Crime Claims
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota lawmaker wants tougher penalties for falsely reporting hate crimes in his state after an actor in Chicago was accused of doing so. Rep. Nick Zerwas’ bill comes after actor Jussie Smollett was charged with…
"Empire'' actor Jussie Smollet Turns Himself In
CHICAGO-Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says "Empire'' actor Jussie Smollett" took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.'' Johnson also said at a news conference Thursday that Smollett sent a racist and homophobic threatening letter…
School Closings, Delays for February 21, 2019
Watersmeet Township School District - 2 hour delay
One-On-One: Gov. Walz Talks Legalizing Marijuana, Mining & Infrastructure
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Nearly two months after being sworn into office, Minnesota’s 41st Governor, Tim Walz, is not holding back when it comes to environmental issues, recreational marijuana and infrastructure. "I'm…
Kids Take on Superior Police in Floor Hockey
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Tonight Superior Police got competitive for a game of floor hockey against kids at the YMCA in Superior. This is the third year of the event where kids…
Cars Battle Hills Amidst Inches of Snow
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth advised drivers to stay off the roads today, but that didn't stop many from taking on the city's famous hills. 21st Avenue East…
Longboarding the Snow Away
DULUTH, Minn.- As the snow piles up, some dream of longboarding down a hot, sunny boardwalk surrounded by Palm Trees and beaches. Duluth Folk School gave Northlanders…
West Duluth Business Owner is Happy Snow Mounds Are Now Gone
DULUTH, Minn. - Businesses in West Duluth are finally happy the five foot snow banks hiding their store fronts are now gone after Duluth snow crews cleared them away.…
Northern Lights School Vandalized with Graphic Content
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Police are investigating after vandals spray painted graphic graffiti on the property of Northern Lights Elementary School. The vandalism on the building and the sidewalk includes…
Mail Carriers Deal With Hazardous Conditions While on Their Routes
DULUTH, Minn. - Saint Louis County Public Works wants to remind property owners to shovel around their mail boxes to minimize the risk by damage from a snowplow. Earlier today we caught…
More Snow Means More Business at Local Grocery Stores
DULUTH, Minn.- More snow can be a hindrance for some. But for area grocery stores, it means a boost in sales. The Whole Foods Co-op in Denfeld said they…
Number of Snow Blower Repairs Are Getting Higher this Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - Denny's Lawn and Garden in Woodland is pretty busy repairing snow blowers this winter, after heavy snow has hit the Northland. Broken belts and gear boxes are some…
Police: Woman Killed 3 Daughters, Self With Hunting Rifle
SOLON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Authorities say a Michigan woman fatally shot her three young daughters in a wooded area with a bolt-action hunting rifle before driving home with their bodies and shooting herself. Kent County sheriff's Sgt. Joel Roon identified…
