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…
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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…
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…
