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…
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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…
SnoHub App Reaches Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. – A mobile app that makes it easier to order up someone to remove snow from your property has made its way to Duluth. According to its website, SnoHub is a snow removal service that acts a lot…
Essentia Health Purchases Former Miller Hill Mall Younkers Location
DULUTH, Minn. – The former Younkers store in the Miller Hill Mall has been purchased by Essentia Health, according to hospital officials. The announcement came Monday afternoon with the company saying in a press release, “Essentia Health has purchased the…
Northwestern Students Create Awards for Upcoming Sled Dog Race
IRON RIVER, Wis. - Northwestern High School students Alex Smith and Ethan Brown are excited for the upcoming inaugural Northern Pines Sled Dog Race in Iron River, Wisconsin. The students…
Seven People Hurt in 40-Vehicle Pileup in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The scene has been clear after a 40-vehicle pileup on I-94 in Eau Claire Sunday afternoon. The State Patrol says the crashed happened…
Former Duluth Fire Chief Dies
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department announced on Monday the passing of retired Fire Chief Larry Bushey at the age of 85. Bushey served the Duluth Fire Department for 32 years as a Firefighter, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Captain,…
Juvenile in Custody for East Hillside Shooting Incident
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police have arrested a 16-year-old male, from Duluth, in connection to the February 1 East Hillside shooting incident. According to police the male was arrested on Friday at approximately 2:30 p.m. without incident. The male is…
Grand Portage Tribal Chairman Deschampe Passes Away
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. - Grand Portage Tribal Chairman Norman Deschampe passed away Saturday evening according to a Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa official. Deschampe was elected to the Grand Portage Tribal Council when he was 23 and continued…
Minnesota Schools may Seek Reprieve for Cancelled Classes
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota education officials and lobbyists are surveying districts to decide whether to ask lawmakers for a shorter school year after severe winter weather forced many to cancel classes. The Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports that the…
St. Luke's CFO Steps in as Interim President
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s President and CEO John Strange has retired from St. Luke’s effective February 6, 2019. Strange originally planned to retire in July, but chose to retire early to spend time with family. St. Luke’s Board of…
Inaugural Northern Pines Sled Dog Race Happening in Iron River
DULUTH, Minn. - Residents in the community of Iron River are excited to host the inaugural Northern Pines Sled Dog Race Saturday, February 16, 2019. The event is happening…
High Water Levels Expected in Great Lakes This Summer
DETROIT - Experts are predicting higher-than-normal water levels on the Great Lakes this summer, some of which may set records. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office in Detroit recently issued its latest six-month forecast for the lakes. The Detroit…
