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North Shore Scenic Railroad Holds Conductor Training

DULUTH, Minn.- If you've ever dreamed of working on a railroad all the live long day, the North Shore Scenic Railroad is offering that chance. This Thursday they will begin 7 volunteer conductor…

Superior School District Gets Green for Going Green

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior School District was just awarded some green for going green in their new school renovations. Focus on Energy, in partnership with Superior Water, Light and…

Endion Station Pub To Become A 'Brewtique' Hotel

DULUTH, Minn. - New plans are underway for the historic Endion Station in Canal Park. The pub as you know it will be transforming into Endion Station Inn as a boutique…

Check Donated in Memory of K-9 Haas

DULUTH, Minn.- It's been almost a month since Duluth Police K-9 Haas was shot and killed in the line of duty. The community is continuing to give…

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Straight from the farm to your kitchen table- that's what Greenfield Meats and More promises every customer. At 25 years old Brandon Greenfield's dream became a reality. "My grandpa farmed, so…

Community Celebrates Greek Origins in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- People with an adventurous taste in food may want to check out the Spirit of Duluth. The monthly event, hosted at the Zeitgeist Arts Community Center, showcases the different…

Inclement Weather Keeping Auto Body Shops Busy

DULUTH, Minn. - Auto body shops around the Northland are slammed with work as icy roads have caused numerous crashes throughout the region. Ogston's Body and Paint is in the…

Spike in Snowplow Accidents Prompts Increased Driver Safety

DULUTH, Minn. - Already this winter, state snowplows in Minnesota have been involved in more than two dozen crashes with other vehicles. Winter is far from over and snowplows will continue to…

Cold Weather Causes Customers to Worry About Fuel Oil

DULUTH, Minn. - High fuel oil usage is just another problem that extreme cold creates. Even new fuel efficient homes used three and four times as much fuel as normal…

Polar Plunge is Back in Duluth on February 16th

DULUTH, Minn. - Once again, A host of people from across the Northland will take a leap into Lake Superior for the Annual Polar Plunge on February 16th. The goal of…

Snowmobile Sales are Up During This Winter Season

DULUTH, Minn. - The cold snap is over for the moment, but tons of snow is still around for snowmobile riders to enjoy some fun. Today we stopped by Duluth Lawn and…

Most Common Causes for Winter-Related Fires

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - About 900 people die and over 2 billion dollars' worth of property loss occurs each year due to winter-related home fires across the country. Studies show that heating and…

Activists: 4 Arrested in Oil Pipeline Shutdown Attempt

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Activists from the Catholic Worker movement say four protesters have been arrested in an attempt to shut down an Enbridge oil pipeline in north-central Minnesota. Spokeswoman Diane Leutgeb Monson says the four broke into an area containing shut-off…

Virginia Gov. Northam Discussing Future With Staff

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A top administration official for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says the governor is meeting with staff to hear their assessment of whether it's viable for him to stay in office. The official spoke on condition of…

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Defends Blog Posts

MADISON, Wis.-Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn is defending blog posts he wrote more than a decade ago where he said a landmark gay rights court ruling could lead to legalized bestiality and labeled Planned Parenthood a "wicked organization."…

Minnesota Officials, Groups Prepare for 2020 Census<

MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota officials, local governments and nonprofits are coordinating efforts to count every resident in the state for the 2020 Census. State demographer Susan Brower tells the St. Paul Pioneer Press that ensuring an accurate tally is "a tremendous undertaking.'' Brower…

Two Sex Offenders to be Released in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A public meeting is now scheduled as two convicted sex offenders are set to be released from prison and will take up residence in Superior in the next few weeks. 41-year-old Jesse Thompson will be released Feb. 12 and…

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold Saturday in Superior. The lucky player matched all five numbers (10, 17, 18, 43, 65) not including the Powerball (13).…

Unions, Senator File Third Lame-Duck Lawsuit in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.-Five unions and a Democratic lawmaker have filed another lawsuit challenging measures Wisconsin Republican approved in a lame-duck session. The laws block Democratic Gov. Tony Evers from withdrawing from lawsuits without legislative approval, give lawmakers the power to decide…

UMD School of Fine Arts Dean Talks Future Program Endeavors

DULUTH, Minn. - Robert Kase, Dean of the UMD School of Fine Arts, is happy to be back in the Northland serving his community, staff and students. Kase, a…

Midday Update 2-4-19

Sen. Baldwin Invites Northwestern Wisconsin Teacher to Tuesday's State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has announced that retired educator Diane Whitcraft from Webster, Wis. will join her for President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. Whitcraft has multiple sclerosis and had been taking the…