Taking a Ride on a St. Louis County Snow Plow
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With all the recent winter storms, plow drivers across the Northland have been working long shifts, clearing snow from roadways. "It's just a constant go, go, go.…
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148th Fighter Wing Has Rich History in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - The 148th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard has watched over the country and Northland every hour of every day since 1948. The history of the fighter…
Lake Superior College Hosts 10th Annual Student Success Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Students at Lake Superior College had the day off from regular classes today to take part in the school's 10th annual student success day The annual conference is…
UMD Pharmacy Students Take Part in Annual Research Symposium
DULUTH, Minn. - The annual research symposium was held at the College of Pharmacy today. The event is intended to showcase recent research from students and faculty. Each year a special…
Superior School District Extends School Day by Seven Minutes To Make Up for Snow Days
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - For the 2018–2019 school year Superior schools set aside two extra days in case school had to close for bad weather. Recent snow falls…
Barnes man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Ashland Homicide
ASHLAND, Wis. – A Barnes, WI man found guilty of first degree reckless homicide has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. 43-year-old Matthew Phillips was convicted Friday in Ashland County Circuit Court in connection with the February death of…
Charges: Husband Killed Wife, Called 911 in Minnesota
ANOKA, Minn. - Bail is set at $1 million for a 46-year-old man charged with killing his wife in a northern Minneapolis suburb. Matthew Lynn Jansen of Blaine was charged Monday in Anoka County with second-degree murder. According to the…
County Settles for $28,000 in Stauber Email Case
DULUTH, Minn. - In a 6-0 vote the St. Louis County Board has agreed to pay $28,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the state DFL party. The lawsuit was originally filed last October by the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party for…
Man Injured in Itasca County Officer Involved Shooting
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A male subject involved in an alleged domestic assault complaint sustained injuries after exchanging gun fire with an Itasca Sheriff Deputy on Sunday evening. According to the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a domestic…
Essentia Health Fitness and Therapy Center to Relocate to Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health says they plan to relocate their Fitness and Therapy Center to the first floor of the former Duluth Younkers department store. The new fitness center will fill half of the first floor space and will…
Supporting Special Olympics Minnesota with Duluth's Polar Plunge
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2019 Duluth Polar Plunge is set to liven up Canal Park on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Participants will first enjoy a pre check-in party at Grandma's Sports Garden in…
Skate for the Heart at Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Parks and Recreation Division is hosting a Skate for the Heart event on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. There will be a live DJ and "lovely" lighting by…
School Closings, Delays for Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Birchwood School District - Closed (No after school activities) Mellen School District: CLOSING at 1:00 p.m. (No after school activities) South Shore School District: CLOSING at 12:00 p.m. (No after school activities) Superior School District: All after school athletic practices,…
Evers Says Wisconsin Joining Group Fighting Climate Change
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will be joining the U.S. Climate Alliance, a group that works to implement an international climate accord and combat climate change at the state level. Neighboring Michigan became the 20th state to…
Teacher Avoids Prison Time for Sexually Assaulting Student
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - A former Ripon High School teacher has been sentenced to probation for having a sexual relationship with a student. Twenty-nine-year-old Samantha Fitzpatrick earlier pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault of a student by…
Walz Will Continue Appeal of Pipeline Project Approval
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz says his administration will continue to appeal regulatory approval of the Enbridge Energy Line 3 pipeline project in northern Minnesota. State utility regulators last summer approved Enbridge Energy's plans to build a new…
Duluth Public Library Offers Tax Help
DULUTH, Minn.- Taxes. They can get so confusing and stump even the best of them. If that sounds like you, you may want to pay an extra visit to the Duluth…
Apparel Being Sold in K-9 Officer Haas' Memory
DULUTH, Minn. - As the Northland continues to process the loss of K-9 Officer Haas, one local business is making shirts and sweatshirts in his memory. Advantage Emblem and Screen Printing has…
Minnesota Sea Grant Watches Lake Levels Rise
DULUTH, Minn.- The turbulent weather this winter hasn't only dumped tons of snow on the city, but added water to Lake Superior. Minnesota Sea Grant reports that the lake levels have…
Remembering Former Fire Chief Larry Bushey
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Fire Department is remembering the life of longtime former Fire Chief Larry Bushey. He passed away Friday at St. Luke's Hospital, at the age of…
Homemade Food That's Downright Kickin' Delicious
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Homegrown, handmade, delicious- Kickin' Delicious actually. Which just so happens to be the name of Superior's newest family owned restaurant. Amy Poster worked in restaurants her whole life. A…
Residents Turn to Social Media to Tackle City-Wide Snow Problem
DULUTH, Minn.- A group of Duluth residents are using social media to educate local property owners of their responsibilities when it comes to clearing snow. The Facebook page 'We walk in…
Snowmobile Drivers are Asked to Be Safe After Five Deaths in Wisconsin Over the Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Five people are dead after a weekend of snowmobile accidents in Wisconsin. Experts are reminding riders the importance of snowmobiling safety. Knowing the trail you are riding on is one way to ensure safety while riding a…
Safe Driving in Snowy Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. -In Duluth alone, there are thousands of drivers on the roads every day. As snowy conditions continue, drivers should take extra care to be safe on the…
Duluth Library Introduces Readers to Different Books through "Book Bingo"
DULUTH, Minn. - The Downtown Duluth Library brought a new meaning to reading and bingo. Today, 20 people at the library received a bingo card. Instead of numbers, staff called out book…
Cruise Ships Postpone This Year's Duluth Visit
DULUTH, Minn. - Two popular Great Lakes cruise lines will not be visiting Duluth this summer as scheduled. The change comes with the American Steamboat Co. recently acquiring the Victory Cruise…
Duluth City Council Votes Down Fire. Dept. Proposals
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council voted down two proposals for the fire department at Monday night's council meeting. The vote to approve needed to be unanimous. Councilor Jay Fosle…
Superior School District Will Extend School Days due to Weather
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Starting Monday February 18 students in the Superior School District will have an additional seven minutes added on to the end of their school day. The decision was announced Monday afternoon in order for the School District…
