Yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program Offered at Duluth YMCA
DULUTH, Minn. - Type-2 diabetes is a huge problem nationwide, but the disease can be prevented. At the Duluth YMCA, a yearlong program is helping people at risk for diabetes avoid the…
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Letter Carriers Deliver Mail in the Bitter Cold
DULUTH, Minn. - All over the Northland people are working outside in the bitter cold. Letter carriers have to be prepared for all weather conditions, but one USPS employee says extreme…
Keep Your House Warm this Winter by Checking Your Furnace
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- On a very cold day no one wants to return to a freezing home due to a broken furnace. Experts recommend homeowners take a few precautionary steps such as checking…
People are Still Hitting the Slopes in Frigid Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.- Low temperatures and freezing wind chills aren't stopping people of all ages from visiting Spirit Mountain including its Founder As one of the most ideal locations for…
Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Aurora man Ordered to Undergo Mental Evaluation
HIBBING, Minn. – A suspect charged in the murder of an Aurora man earlier this month has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation to determine his mentally competency. Deshon Bonnell, 18, is accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Joshua…
Key Democrat Wants Answers From EPA on Minnesota Mine Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - An influential Democratic congresswoman wants to know why the Environmental Protection Agency opted against filing formal comments with state regulators when they considered whether to issue a key permit for the PolyMet copper-nickel mine in Minnesota.…
A Federal Judge has Struck Down Early-Voting Restrictions
MADISON, Wis. - A federal judge has struck down early-voting restrictions enacted by Wisconsin Republicans in a lame-duck legislative session last year. U.S. District Judge James Peterson ruled Thursday that the restrictions violate injunctions he issued in 2016 invalidating similar…
Wisconsin Girl Accused of Stabbing Father Over Online Relationship
TWIN LAKES, Wis. - A 14-year-old Kenosha County girl is accused of stabbing her father in the face after they argued about her online relationship. Police were called to an apartment in Twin Lakes Sunday where they found the wounded…
Facebook Page Helps Reunite Lost Animals with Owners
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the American Humane Association, more than ten million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the United States every year. One in three…
Northland Schools Support Healthy Eating Resolutions
DULUTH, Minn. - With the start of a new year, healthy eating is a common resolution for families. School cafeteria professionals can often provide tips and techniques used in the cafeteria to…
The Children’s Place at Miller Hill Mall is Closing
DULUTH, Minn. - The Children’s Place at the Miller Hill Mall is closing by the end of January. According to a sign in the store, the children’s clothing store will close its doors on January 27, 2019. Nationwide, The Children’s…
Patterson Applied for a job in Superior day Closs Escaped
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The man suspected of abducting Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs and killer her parents applied for a job at Saratoga Liquor Company in Superior the day Closs escaped from captivity. The online application was received by the company…
MNsure Reports Record of Nearly 124,000 Health Care Sign-ups
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's state-run health insurance exchange has achieved a record number of sign-ups in its sixth open enrollment period. MNsure says 123,732 Minnesotans signed up for private health coverage before open enrollment ended Sunday. That's nearly 400…
Sweet Maple Bourbon Salmon
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection Lake Superior Catering is cooking up a sweet unique glaze for your salmon. In the video above you can check out the…
Billings Park Fire Deemed Suspicious
DULUTH, Minn- Authorities are investigating what they call a suspicious fire at a motel in Superior's Billings park neighborhood. It happened around 2:30 p.m. at the Manning Motel on the 3200…
Sherwin-Williams To Open On London Road In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth’s first-ever Sherwin-Williams is coming to a section of town that’s seeing more commercial development. The paint business will be built on the 1800 block of London Road on…
HD Golf Simulators Now Available at Caddy Shack
DULUTH, Minn. - Brand new HD golf simulators are now ready to be played at the Caddy Shack in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District. The community space on West Superior Street tells…
Superior Holds Comprehensive Recreation Plan Open House
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior revealed their comprehensive outdoor recreation plan to the public on Wednesday. City officials are asking for public input on the plan that includes the…
Duluth School District Settles with Former School Board Member for $55K
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District has reached a $55,000 settlement with former school board member, Art Johnston. Johnston made data requests with the district that were not responded to after…
Emergency Assistance is Available for People Affected by Shutdown
DULUTH, Minn.- As the longest running government shut down continues People affected can apply for emergency assistance from St. Louis County. Emergency assistance is a cash program that can help people…
Future of Freight Discussed in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Whether its semi-trailers leaving the Twin Ports full of goods, or rail cars packed with iron ore, the freight industry has a major impact on the local economy. Today Northland leaders…
Shipping Season Ends in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-The Lake Superior commercial shipping season has come to a close and it appears it's been another solid one for the Northland. Thirty-two millions tons of cargo were shipped out…
Freezing Temperatures May Keep Your Car Off the Road
DULUTH, Minn.- A big winter chill is in the forecast and temperatures continue to drop across the Northland. The bitter cold is not only tough on…
West Duluth Warming Center to Open due to Cold Temps
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth in partnership with St. Louis County and CHUM have announced the opening of a West Duluth Emergency Warming Shelter. The Warming Shelter is located at City Center West at 5830 Grand Avenue and…
Male Found Unresponsive in Duluth YMCA hot tub
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance responded to a call of an unresponsive male found in a hot tub at the Duluth YMCA at 302 West 1st Street Wednesday morning. Police say…
Firearm Theft Leads to Increased Police Presence at Hayward Schools
HAYWARD, Wis. – Extra police presence was requested at each building in the Hayward School District Wednesday morning due to a firearm theft at a Hayward business. Hayward authorities received a report of a burglary at Ace Hardware in Hayward…
Evers Says he Will Make 'First Step' Toward pot Legalization
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he will likely include a "first step'' toward legalizing medical marijuana in his first state budget proposal. Wispolitics.com reported Wednesday that Evers made the comment in response to a question after meeting…
Patterson Lawyers: Confession may Hinder Defense
BARRON, Wis. -Attorneys for a man accused of kidnapping a Wisconsin teenager and killing her parents are acknowledging his confession could present a problem in his defense. According to a criminal complaint, Jake Thomas Patterson told investigators he broke into…
