Kids and Families Remember the Late, Great Dr. Seuss
SUPERIOR, Wis.- One fish, two fish, red fish blue fish. The catchy phrase might remind you of the great children's book author Dr. Seuss- he would have celebrated his 115th birthday this…
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Duluth Police Recognize Men and Women Officers Who've Gone Above and Beyond
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police respond to over 100 thousand calls a year, putting their lives on the line while saving the lives of others. Now they're being honored by the city Several…
Essentia Showcases New Robotic Assisted Arm Used for Knee & Hip Surgeries
DULUTH, Minn. - Today, Essentia demonstrated a new robotic assisted arm which they now use to help during hip and knee replacement surgeries. The "Mako" will allow surgeons to plan ahead…
Child Advocates from Across the Nation Visit Duluth for Training Hosted By First Witness Child Advocacy Center
DULUTH, Minn. - More than 15 child advocates from around the U.S. have been in Duluth this week for a three day training course hosted by First Witness Child Advocacy Center.…
Gov. Tim Walz Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (DFL) and the state's education commissioner stopped in the Northland today as part of their statewide education tour. The Governor read to kindergarteners at Myers…
FIRST Robotics Competition Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn.- 120 plus teams and their mechanical mates gathered at the DECC to battle it out. The Double Decc'er started with practice matches, as teams tested out their robots on the…
Celebrating Women in STEM at FIRST Robotics Competition
DULUTH, Minn.- At the FIRST Robotics Competition, a special event was held celebrating the young women competing this weekend. Organizers say hundreds of young women are starting to make names for themselves…
Suspect in Closs Abduction Says He'll Plead Guilty
A Minnesota television station is reporting that the Wisconsin man charged in the kidnapping of 13-year-old Jayme Closs says in a letter from jail that he plans to plead guilty. KARE-TV reported Thursday that suspect Jake Patterson was replying to…
Northland Springs Into Spring Cleaning
DULUTH, Minn.- Even though it may not feel like it, we are less than two weeks away from Spring. That means many Northlanders have started their Spring Cleaning routines. Some even hire…
Former Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort Sentenced to 47 months for Tax and Bank Fraud
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been sentenced to 47 months in prison for tax and bank fraud. A jury in Alexandria convicted Manafort last year on eight counts of tax and bank fraud related to his overseas…
CSL Plasma Sued for Discrimination Against Transgender Woman
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Department of Human Rights is suing a plasma collection company for allegedly discriminating against a transgender woman who was banned from donating because of her gender identity. The suit filed Thursday accuses CSL Plasma Inc., of…
Bayfield Man Accused of Killing Uncle Charged With First-Degree Murder
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Bayfield man suspected of fatally shooting his uncle in April 2018 has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder. Investigators believe James Montano shot and killed his uncle, Andrew Gokee, while also grazing his cousin with…
Evers' Capital Budget Calls for $2 Billion in new Borrowing
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers' capital budget proposal calls for borrowing $2 billion over the next two fiscal years for projects ranging from building new juvenile corrections facilities, a new state office building…
Update: Madeline Island's Fire Station Destroyed
TOWN OF LA POINTE, Wis. – A day after an early morning fire destroyed Madeline Island's only fire station and ambulance service, Fire Chief Rick Reichkeitze is looking to the future with hope of rebuilding the hall in six…
Order Up! Gordy's Hi-Hat to Host Hiring Event Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - After many months of cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, Gordy's Hi-Hat is preparing to open for the 59th season. The family-owned eatery is hosting a hiring event on…
Home Completely Destroyed in Willow Valley Township Fire
WILLOW VALLEY TOWNSHIP, Wis. – A home near Orr was completely destroyed by a house fire early Thursday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and several fire departments responded to a house fire around 2:10 a.m.…
Appeals court: Minnesota boys can compete on dance teams
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that two Minnesota boys must be allowed to compete on their high schools’ dance teams. Juniors Dmitri Moua and Zachary Greenwald wanted to try out for their schools’ dance teams in…
All Charlotte Russe Stores Closing
DULUTH, Minn. – Charlotte Russe has announced it is closing all of its stores and will begin “going out of business” sales starting March 7. The Charlotte Russe website says, “Our online store has closed, going out of business sale,…
March Madness Finger Food
CANAL PARK, Minn. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection we are cooking up rib tips with Famous Dave's! Check out the video above for the recipe details and what else is…
Sports Betting Bill Passes First Test at Minnesota Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota has cleared its first committee test but still faces an uncertain future. The bill by Senate Tax Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain passed his panel on a 5-2 vote…
Cloquet Middle School, High School Evacuated for Possible gas Leak
CLOQUET, Minn. – Students and staff at the Cloquet Middle School and High School have been evacuated this morning according to officials with the school district. The Cloquet Police Department has confirmed the cause of the evacuation was an odor…
Walz to Visit Hibbing, Duluth for Statewide Education Tour
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz will be making his way into the Northland as part of the administration’s statewide education tour to highlight a new education proposal. The Governor is expected to host a listening session right away this…
Cleanup Talks Lead 2019 St. Louis River Summit
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The cleanup of the St. Louis River was in focus at University of Wisconsin-Superior. The college held a St. Louis River Summit that included experts on the topic…
Safe Ride Stolen from the Break Room Bar
DULUTH, Minn. - A safe ride van was stolen from The Break Room Bar early Sunday morning. The bar, located on East 4th Street, had the van stolen from their parking…
We Walk in Duluth Group Promotes Clean Sidewalks
DULUTH, Minn. - We Walk in Duluth advocacy group is sounding off about snow-covered sidewalks in the city. The group of pedestrians and concerned citizens met at Zeitgeist to talk…
New Eco-Entrepreneurship Program at Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College is launching a program to teach students how to make the farm-to-table process more sustainable. The program will feature a two acre farm, greenhouse space,…
Duluth Church Offers Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday Service
DULUTH, Minn. - For Christians seeking convenience, a West Duluth church offered a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service in their parking lot. Our Savior's Lutheran Church on Grand Avenue wants everybody to…
Uncommon Drug Arrest in Minnesota Happens Here in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A 23-year old man is charged with selling and manufacturing a drug that isn't commonly seen in Minnesota. Police say DMT is a psychedelic drug, similar to LSD. It's only…
