Douglas County Anticipates Big Anniversaries in 2019
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Douglas County Historical Society is busy at work preparing for 2019 in honor of its big anniversaries. "It's important to look at what we did in the past…
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Many Members of Minnesota Delegation to Donate Shutdown pay
MINNEAPOLIS - Several members of Minnesota's congressional delegation say they'll donate their pay to charity during the partial federal government shutdown. Reps. Pete Stauber, a Republican, and Angie Craig, a Democrat, said Monday they would donate their salaries during the…
Minnesota Twins to Retire Mauer's No. 7 on June 15
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have set the date for retiring Joe Mauer's No. 7 jersey. The Twins announced Tuesday that Mauer's number will be retired in a pregame ceremony at Target Field on "Joe Mauer Day'' on Saturday, June…
UPDATE: Three Arrested in the Murder of Aurora man
HIBBING, Minn. – Authorities announced Tuesday afternoon that three people have been arrested in the murder of 33-year-old Joshua Robert Lavalley. According to Hibbing Police an 18-year-old male and 20-year-old male were arrested Monday night and booked in the St.…
Democrat Hortman Elected House Speaker
ST. PAUL, Minn. -The 2019 Minnesota Legislature is in session. The House and its new Democratic majority were called to order around noon Tuesday, while the Senate, where Republicans hold a two-vote majority, convened soon afterward. The opening day floor…
UPDATE: Teen Arrested in Possible Connection to Mesabi Trail Homicide
HIBBING, Minn. - According to a recent StarTribune article, authorities have arrested an 18-year-old male on suspicion of second degree murder in the death of a man found on the Mesabi Trail. Police were called to the Mesabi Trail east…
Adventure Awaits with The Duluth Experience this Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Experience offers a wide variety of unique adventures for every season in the Northland. This winter, Co-Founder and CEO of The Duluth Experience, Dave Grandmaison,…
2019 Edition of the Minnesota Legislature Convenes at Noon
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Democrats will take control of the Minnesota House when the 2019 Legislature convenes at noon. Democrats gained 18 seats in the November elections to win the House with a 75-59 majority. Senate Republicans hold a narrow…
Trump to Take his Case to Build Wall to Prime-Time Audience
WASHINGTON - With no breakthrough in sight, President Donald Trump is set to argue in a prime-time address that a “crisis'' at the U.S.-Mexico border requires the wall he's demanding before ending the partial government shutdown. Trump's speech on Tuesday…
Coast Guard Commences Annual Ice-Breaking Operation
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich - An annual ice-breaking effort is starting on waterways in and around northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie says Operation Taconite commenced Monday in response to expanded ice…
Grant Awarded to CASDA for Victims with Pets
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A grant for More than $12,000 was awarded to the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse for their Twin Ports Pet Housing Program geared towards victims with pets. Studies…
Minnesota Remembers Longtime Political Leader Tom Rukavina
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota is remembering the life of longtime Minnesota politician and Northland leader Tom Rukavina who particularly always fought hard for Iron Range workers. The 68-year-old from Virginia died Monday…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Warming Up the Homeless
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As the frigid air of night sets in, the question of where to sleep enters the minds of the homeless in Duluth and Superior. Places like CHUM or…
Cloquet Public Library Continues Towards Expansion
CLOQUET, Minn.- A central hub for the Cloquet community is doing its best to get a makeover. The public library is working hard to get the money it needs to invest in…
Fourth Suspect in William Grahek Murder Sentenced to Jail
DULUTH, Minn.- Another suspect has been sentenced in the homicide of UMD student William Grahek. 23-year-old Deandre Davenport was given a mandatory life sentence, with possibility of parole in 30 years.…
Tax Refunds Will Be Processed Despite Government Shutdown
NEW YORK -- The Trump administration said on Monday that despite a prolonged partial government shutdown the Internal Revenue Service would still send out tax refunds, according to FOX Business. The White House Office of Management and Budget announced the decision in…
Northlanders React to Unusual January Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.- Winter lovers may not be enjoying the warm January and almost no one seemed to enjoy Monday's slushy mix. Canal park attracted just a handful visitors who braved the fog…
January is Proclaimed Trafficking Awareness Month in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota ranks high nationally in human trafficking cases making events like this community gathering important to build awareness. The event began with a Red Shawl ceremony to honor victims…
Update Planned Next Week in Case of Missing Wisconsin Girl
BARRON, Wis. - Authorities in Barron, Wisconsin, are planning to provide an update on their investigation into the apparent abduction of a 13-year-old girl whose parents were killed. Jayme Closs has been missing since her parents, James and Denise Closs,…
Wisconsin Baby Sitter Charged With Homicide in Baby's Death
WAUSAU, Wis. - A Wisconsin baby sitter accused of killing a 2-month-old boy has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide. A criminal complaint filed Friday says 28-year-old Marissa Tietsort of Wausau caused the infant's death in October, then put him…
Walz Calls for Education, Health Care Investment
ST. PAUL, Minn. -New Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is using his inaugural address to stress the need for better education and health care for everyone. Walz spoke at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul after taking the oath as Minnesota's…
Davenport Sentenced to Life in UMD Student Murder Case
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a UMD student has been sentenced to life in prison. Deandre Davenport, 23, was sentenced on Monday to a mandatory life sentence with…
Evers Calls for Rejection of 'Tired Politics'
MADISON, Wis. - Newly sworn-in Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a rejection of “the tired politics of the past'' in his first speech as Wisconsin governor, saying "we've become content with division.'' Evers delivered his inauguration speech Monday at…
Authorities Investigating Suspicious Death in Hibbing
UPDATE: Authorities say they are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday on the Mesabi Trail in Hibbing. A snowmobiler called 911 after finding a male on the snowmobile trail. Officers determined the male to be deceased and has been identified…
Tom Rukavina Passes Away After Battle With Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Commissioner and former State Representative Tom Rukavina has passed away at the age of 68. According to MPR News, Rukavina had been battling leukemia and died Monday morning. DFL Chairman Ken Martin and U.S. Senator…
Minnesota DNR to Have First Female Commissioner
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources is getting its first female commissioner. The Star Tribune reports that 46-year-old Sarah Strommen was appointed to the lead the agency Thursday. Strommen has held high-ranking positions at environmental advocacy groups Friends of…
BANFF Mountain Festival Brings Films from Around the World to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Among several stops on its world tour, the BANFF Mountain Film Festival made a visit to the Northland to showcase award winning films from around the world. Duluth is…
