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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…
As Duluth Officials Receive Flag Designs, One Designer Won't Submit His
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth has put out a call for design ideas for a new city flag. But one local flag creator won't submit his design. He doesn't think…
Northland Winter Doesn't Stop Ash Wednesday Services
DULUTH, Minn.- Churches across the Northland are renewing their faith during Ash Wednesday. St. Paul's in Duluth held two services where members burned last year's palms, signifying their mortality…
Life House Gets Green Light for New Annex Construction
DULUTH, Minn. - Good news for Life House in Duluth. Construction has begun on a project to add a new annex to its current building. The addition will become the new…
One Firefighter Injured in Superior House Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Fire Department responded to a fire in a single family home on the 6400 block of Banks Avenue in the Village of Superior. The smoke alarm…
Snow Piles Causes Concern for Drivers in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Snow mounds near intersections are reaching concerning heights and now drivers are speaking out. At almost every intersection in Duluth, snow mounds of different heights can…
FDA Warns of Asbestos in Claire’s Makeup
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday warned people not to use certain Claire’s makeup products after samples tested positive for asbestos, but the retailer disputed the findings. The Food and Drug Administraiton said it issued the warning because…
Man Arrested in West Duluth for Alleged Online Sexual Solicitation of a Child
DULUTH, Minn. – A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in West Duluth for allegedly communicating with a child online for the purpose of a sexual relationship. Investigators from the Duluth Police Department Sex Crimes Abuse Neglect Unit and Internet…
Duluth man Arrested for Allegedly Manufacturing Psychedelic Drug
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing a psychedelic drug known as Dimethyltryptamine or “DMT”. Investigators with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension executed a search warrant on…
Elizabeth Smart set to Speak in Wisconsin on Closs Rescue
MADISON, Wis. - Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart is scheduled to speak in northwestern Wisconsin next week to help the region cope with a high-profile double homicide-kidnapping. Prosecutors have accused 21-year-old Jake Patterson of breaking into 13-year-old Jayme Closs' home just…
Bill Would Protect Identities of Minnesota Jackpot Winners
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Future lottery jackpot winners in Minnesota could be shielded from unwanted attention under proposed legislation. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that a bill calling for a one-word change to state law would put Minnesota among a…
World's Longest Fat Bike Birkie
CABLE, Wisc. -- The 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie is taking over the world famous American Birkebeiner trails this weekend on Saturday March 9th! Fat Bike riders can test their skills and…
Treating Pain, Anxiety with CBD Oil for Animals
DULUTH, Minn. - Scientific research proves man’s best friend is able to help humans relieve stress, but what helps your furry friends calm down and relax? The staff at Ignite Vapor…
La Pointe Fire Hall and Emergency Vehicles Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
LA POINTE, Wis. – A devastating early morning fire at the La Pointe Fire Department has completely destroyed the town’s fire hall according to the Town Administrator Lisa Potswald. Potswald said seven fire vehicles and two ambulances were…
Six Candidates in the Running for Vacant Fifth District County Board Seat
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Six candidates are now in the running for the St. Louis County Board District 5 special election. A two week candidate filing period ended yesterday for the vacated seat. The candidates are: Wayne Boucher Timothy Herstad Keith…
Dollar Tree to Close up to 390 Family Dollar Stores
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Dollar Tree is closing up to 390 Family Dollar stores this year and rebranding about 200 others under the Dollar Tree name. The company closed 84 Family Dollar stores in the fourth quarter, 37 more than…
US Plans to Lift Protections for Gray Wolves
BILLINGS, Mont. - U.S. wildlife officials plan to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, a move certain to re-ignite the legal battle over a predator that's rebounding in some regions but absent in others. Acting Interior…
Cleveland-Cliffs Delivers State of the Business
CHISHOLM, Minn.- Chisholm business leaders, city and state officials, and employees heard a state of the business update from the iron ore mining company Cleveland-Cliffs. President, Chairman and CEO Lourenco Goncalves spent the…
Early Morning Village of Superior House Fire Displaces Family
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A home in the Village of Superior sustained an estimated $20,000 in damages after a fire broke out early Wednesday morning. Superior Fire Department crews were called to 6409 Banks Avenue at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday for a…
County To Hire Exec. Dir. To Oversee Duluth Depot
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Louis County is hiring a Heritage and Arts Center executive director to handle operations at the Duluth Depot. Commissioners say the position will help with collaboration among…
