Students Participate in 2019 Summit on Equity, Race, & Ethnicity
DULUTH, Minn. - More than 400 students participated in UMD's 2019 Summit on Equity, Race, and Ethnicity. The goal is creating an even more inclusive campus community.…
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UMD Could Get Big Money in Proposed Bonding Bill
DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Walz recently announced his billion dollar proposal to fund projects statewide, including multi–million dollar plans to renovate and preserve UMD's infrastructure. The school could get a percentage of…
College of St. Scholastica Students and Faculty Participates in Community Day
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday students and faculty at the College of St. Scholastica volunteered around the Northland for Community Day. Each spring semester CSS students and staff have the day…
911 Calls, Video Show Chaos of Massive Wisconsin Pileup
NEENAH, Wis. (AP) — Authorities in Wisconsin have released 911 calls and police video that show the chaos of a deadly, 131-car pileup during whiteout conditions. Sunday’s…
Demolition Could be Delayed at Husky Refinery
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy officials are saying the demolition process at the refinery in Superior may get delayed due to the recent heavy snow fall. According to a Husky spokesperson, despite a possible delay they still plan on opening…
Moose Lake Sex Offender Inmate Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – An inmate at the Moose Lake Sex Offender Program who was charged in January with attempted murder in the first degree and fourth-degree assault pleaded guilty to both…
Firefighter Dies in Rice County Snowmobile Crash
FARIBAULT, Minn. - A Northfield firefighter has died in a snowmobile crash in Rice County. Sheriff's officials say rescuers found Chad Van Zuilen underneath his snowmobile that was partially buried by snow during last weekend's blizzard. They spotted the ski…
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Trying to Join Islamic State
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man who tried to join and fight for the Islamic State has been sentenced to seven years in a federal prison. Federal prosecutors say Jason Ludke was a "true danger'' and asked for a 20-year sentence…
Special Report: Lets Go Ice Fishing Part II
WATERSMEET, Mich. -- For some families, there is no excuse to stay inside all winter long. In fact for some, it's time to head out on the ice…
Watch Live: House Hearing Begins With ex-Trump Lawyer Cohen
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen (all times local): 4:55 p.m. President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, says he's seen the president's tax returns but hasn't gone through them. Cohen is…
Head of the Lakes Job, Internship Fair Happening Thursday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host nearly 90 employers from the Twin Ports and beyond as part of the free Head of the Lakes Job…
Lake Superior Zoo to Host Local Artist on World Wildlife Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Sunday, March 3 marks World Wildlife Day and the Lake Superior Zoo is inviting you to help them celebrate and raise awareness. Local artist Brad Vanderbrook will be…
Evers Appoints Former Legislator to DNR Board
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers has quietly appointed a former legislator to the state Department of Natural Resources board. The board's chairman, Fred Prehn, introduced Fred Clark as a board member at the board's meeting Tuesday morning. He replaces…
Minnesota House Panel set to Consider two gun Control Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Legislature is bracing for its first hearing this session on the contentious issue of gun control. The House public safety committee hearing is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Capitol. It will hear…
One Injured After Early Morning House Fire in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. – One is person is injured after an early morning house fire in Virginia. The Northland Fire Wire reports the fire was called in around 12:10 a.m. in the 200 block of 2nd Street North. Authorities say when…
Plans Move Forward For Hotel On Tower Avenue in Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - We're getting a preview of what a new hotel will look like on Tower Avenue in Superior. The four-story hotel will be built on the site of the former…
Middle School Musicians Perform at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - Music filled the Marshall Performing Arts Center at UMD during the annual middle school honor band festival. More than three-hundred students from about fifty schools statewide attended the festival.…
Residential Maternity Home to Open Soon in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A residential center helping homeless pregnant women and their babies will soon open in Duluth. The 'Star of the North' maternity home can house four women and their babies…
'We All Belong' Art Show Celebrates Diversity at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - An art display at UMD is celebrating diversity through creative work. The "We All Belong" art show was created by students. It includes 3D art, drawings, and graphic design…
In-Demand Construction Careers Highlighted at DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - Local employers in the building and construction trades are eager to hire more workers. Students and adults looking for careers could experience some in-demand trades hands on at the…
CHUM Kicks Off Minnesota Food Share March in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- CHUM kicked off the Minnesota Food Share March Campaign with a goal of raising $115,000 and 35,000 lbs of food. The campaign aims to restock…
City Council Approves St. Luke's Helipad Move
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council has approved the move of Saint Luke's helipad as the hospital continues to look to expand. Citizens had previously expressed concern about the noise caused…
Energy-Efficient Innovations Showcased at the DECC for Minnesota Power's 29th Annual Energy Design Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power brings energy–efficient innovations back to Duluth for its 29th Annual Energy Design conference at the DECC. The annual conference has something for everyone. Minnesota Power works…
Methodist Church Votes to Continue a Ban on Gay Marriage and Gay Clergy
DULUTH, Minn. - Supporters of LGBTQ inclusion within the United Methodist Church are devastated after a final vote, at a 3-day international conference, upholds an ongoing ban of same sex…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Killing Three Babies, Including Son
MILWAUKEE-A Wisconsin woman accused of killing three infants, including her son, in the 1980s has pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Sixty-one-year-old Nancy Moronez entered her pleas to three counts of homicide by reckless conduct Monday in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.…
Anoka-Hennepin Schools Sued for Transgender Discrimination
COON RAPIDS, Minn.-The parent of a transgender teenager has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The lawsuit filed in Anoka County District Court Monday alleges administrators at Coon Rapids High School violated the student's constitutional rights by…
All Accounted for During Lake of the Woods Ice Rescue
LAKE OF THE WOODS- Work continues at this hour in rescue operations as authorities try to find stranded anglers on the Lake of the Woods. According to press release from the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office, anglers became…
More Snow Means More Chiropractic Appointments
DULUTH, Minn.- The snow hasn't let up across the Northland, and with more on the way, it can get treacherous to navigate. Area chiropractors have sen an increase in business due…
