Healthy Eating is Beneficial to New Year's Resolutions
DULUTH, Minn.- Living a healthy lifestyle is a usual goal to achieve in the beginning of the new year for most people and eating better is a one way…
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CHUM Hosts Legislative Send Off
DULUTH, Minn.-The Minnesota legislative session begins next Tuesday, but before local politicians head out of town, they met with leaders from CHUM today to discuss their top priorities. During the annual…
Ice Caves Remain Closed
DULUTH, Minn. - During the federal shutdown the Apostle Island sea caves are remaining closed. The islands, which are run by the National Park Service, also posted on Facebook before the shutdown that they will not have any park services…
Lawsuit Dismissal Appealed by Former UMD Coaches
DULUTH, Minn. – Former University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey coach Shannon Miller, former softball coach Jen Banford and former women's basketball coach Annette Wiles are appealing a judge’s decision to dismiss their lawsuit citing discrimination based on sexual orientation.…
Gov.-Elect Walz Picks Harrington as new Public Safety Chief
MINNEAPOLIS - Gov.-elect Tim Walz has named Metro Transit Police Chief John Harrington as the public safety chief in his incoming administration. Walz on Friday also said he's keeping two more commissioners from Gov. Mark Dayton's administration: Cynthia Bauerly at…
Enjoy The Outdoors & Try New Winter Activities At Bluefin Bay On Lake Superior
TOFTE, Minn. -- In this week's Active Adventures we take you to Bluefin Bay Resorts on Lake Superior! They offer free rentals of skis, snowshoes, yaktraks and more with your…
Wisconsin's Ousted Gov. Scott Walker Says he may run Again
MADISON, Wis. - Ousted Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he would be interested in running for office again, maybe even for governor in four years. Walker spoke to The Associated Press on Friday, just three days before he's replaced…
Northland's Largest Baby Shower Happening Now
DULUTH, Minn. - Life 97.3 and St. Luke’s Hospital are partnering throughout the month of January to throw the Northland’s Largest Baby Shower! Life 97.3 is encouraging residents in the community to donate typical…
Stu Lourey, Lee and Rarick say They'll run for Senate Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The son of a Minnesota state senator appointed to incoming Gov. Tim Walz's administration says he'll run for his father's seat. Stu Lourey, who has worked as an aide to Sens. Al Franken and Tina Smith,…
US Employers Added a Stellar 312,000 Jobs in December
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the…
Appeals Court Sides With Trump in Transgender Military Case
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court is siding with the Trump administration in a case about the Pentagon's policy of restricting military service by transgender people. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled…
Ford Recalls Over 953,000 Vehicles to Replace Inflators
(AP) - Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel. The move includes 782,000 vehicles in the U.S. and is part of the largest series of recalls…
Dunham's Sports To Close In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Dunham's Sports in Duluth is preparing to close its doors at the end of the month. Signs on the store in the Burning Tree Plaza near the Miller…
President Trump New Year's Sculpture Decapitated
DULUTH, Minn- A Duluth man who has dabbled in politics in the past is getting a lot of attention this week for his latest snow sculpture, which was vandalized days after…
Uncle Loui's Offers Free Breakfast to Unpaid Coast Guard during Shutdown
DULUTH, Minn.- Uncle Loui's Café is giving back to the Coast Guard as the government shutdown continues. Now until the end of the shutdown, active Coast Guard personnel…
Ely Man Lands $1 Million Lottery Prize
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Press Release) – Imagine waking up on New Year’s Day and discovering that you have won $1 million. That is how the new year began for Ely resident Andy Gibbons. After double checking his Minnesota Millionaire Raffle ticket…
District Court Stands By Arbitrator's Decision to Reinstate Duluth Police Officer
DULUTH, Minn. - "The behavior and what you saw here does not represent the best of us and as a result I felt very strongly, I do feel very strongly that…
Warming Shelter Opens in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A new overnight warming shelter has opened in Superior. The shelter, being called the Ruth House Night Warming Center, is located at 1901 N. 12th St., and will open whenever…
Local Artist Gives a Gift to Firefighters Who Saved His Life Years Ago
DULUTH, Minn.- Local artist Eric Waller presented a hand-carved, marble plaque to Station 10 to show his appreciation for the men who saved his life six years…
Duluth Police Release New Details About Park Point Burglaries, Assault
DULUTH, Minn. – A 70-year-old Park Point man is the victim of an assault after his home was burglarized while he was inside, according to the Duluth Police Department. Police Information Officer Ingrid Hornibrook said late Thursday that another home…
Republican Bill Would Criminalize First-Time Drunken Driving
MADISON, Wis. - Two Republican legislators have introduced a bill that would make first-time drunken driving a crime in Wisconsin. Rep. Jim Ott and Sen. Alberta Darling began circulating the proposal for co-sponsors on Thursday. Wisconsin is the only state…
MN Power Crews Working to Restore Power to More Than 1,000 Customers
DULUTH, Minn. According to the Minnesota Power outage map, there are 1,142 customers affected by a recent power outage. The outage is affecting customers in the Central Hillside and East Superior Street areas. MN Power says restoration is expected by…
St. Scholastica President to Step Down by end of Year
DULUTH, Minn. – Dr. Colette Geary has made the decision that she will step down as president of the College of St. Scholastica by December 2019. In a recent announcement made to staff and students Dr. Geary wrote: “In recent…
Walz Chooses Lourey to Head State Human Services
HASTINGS, Minn. - Gov.-elect Tim Walz has named state Sen. Tony Lourey to take over Minnesota's Department of Human Services, an agency responsible for nearly one-third of the state's spending. Lourey was among seven commissioners named Thursday as Walz continues…
House elects Pelosi speaker as Dems take control
WASHINGTON — The House has elected Nancy Pelosi as its speaker as Democrats take command of the chamber for the new Congress. The near party-line majority vote makes her the country’s most powerful Democrat as the party begins two more…
The First Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, one of the best annual shows in the night sky, according to NASA. A moonless night should help our chances to see it between midnight and dawn, but location is also…
DECC to Host Free Pop-Up Play Event Saturday, January 5
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is set to host its first ever free Pop-Up Play Event on Saturday, January 5. Community members are invited to enjoy…
Breakfast Bruchetta Arrives In The Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection Corktown Deli & Brews shows us how to make Breakfast Bruchetta! It's featured on their new breakfast menu and a one of a…
