Liquor May Soon Flow in Lakeside
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lakeside neighborhood had been dry of alcohol sales for more than 100 years. But alcohol may soon flow there once more. After lifting…
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Judge Hears Closing Arguments in UMD Student Murder Case
DULUTH, Minn. - Closing arguments were heard today in the UMD student murder case. Noah King and four other suspects have been charged in the shooting of 21-year-old UMD student William Grahek. King, 21, is charged with second degree murder,…
Domino's Pizza Selects Duluth as 'Paving for Pizzas' Street Repair Funds Recipient
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has been selected to partner with Domino’s Pizza for its “Paving for Pizzas” campaign. The partnership will provide the city with $5,000 in street repair funds to be used to fill potholes between…
Couple, Homeless man Charged in Charitable Scam
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - A feel-good tale of a homeless man using his last $20 to help a stranded New Jersey woman buy gas was actually a complete lie, manufactured to get strangers to donate more than $400,000 to help…
Drop in Wisconsin Deer Licenses Raises Funding Concerns
MADISON, Wis. - A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says the number of deer hunting licenses sold in Wisconsin has dropped, raising concerns about funding for the state's conservation efforts. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that data from the…
FDA to Crack Down on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Vapes
NEW YORK - A top U.S. health official is pledging to try to ban menthol from regular cigarettes, outlaw flavors in all cigars and tighten rules regarding the sale of most flavored versions of e-cigarettes. Scott Gottlieb of the U.S.…
Sheriff Asks Hunters to Look for Evidence in Disappearance
BARRON, Wis. - The Wisconsin sheriff leading the investigation into the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl and the fatal shootings of her parents is asking hunters for help. The state's nine-day gun deer hunt begins early Saturday and runs through…
Deadline Approaching for DECC Thanksgiving Homebound Deliveries
DULUTH, Minn. - 2,200 pounds of turkey, 1,850 pounds of mashed potatoes, 6,000 rolls and bars and 150 gallons of gravy will help make this year's 29th Annual Twin Ports…
Wisconsin's Nine day Deer Hunt Begins Saturday
MADSISON, Wis. - The day Wisconsin hunters have been waiting for all year is finally here. The state's nine-day gun deer hunt begins a half-hour before sunrise Saturday. The season runs through Nov. 25. State Department of Natural Resources officials…
Sip N' Shop This Saturday at Letica's Iron Mug Restaurant
DULUTH, Minn. - Local vendors in the community are inviting everyone to visit the inaugural Sip N' Shop event happening at Letica's Iron Mug Restaurant Saturday, November 17. The holiday…
Pam's Purpose: Heart Petals Helping Heal for the Future
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday, November 15 is World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. In Duluth, Enger Tower will be lit purple, and awareness will be raised across the world. But it doesn’t stop…
Best Christmas Ever Nominations Close Today
DULUTH, Minn. - Best Christmas Ever is a non-profit organization working to partner with business leaders and communities across the country to lift up families who have fallen on…
Woman who Texted man 696 Times Takes Plea Deal
FOREST CITY, Iowa - A Minnesota woman who authorities say sent 696 text messages to a northern Iowa man in April has taken a plea deal. Winnebago County District Court records say 34-year-old Katie Christian, of Emmons, Minnesota, filed a…
Dayton Remains Hospitalized a Month After Back Surgery
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton remains hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after having back surgery more than a month ago. Dayton had an initial surgery on Oct. 12 and underwent a second procedure several days later. A…
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to Close by end of Year
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Habitat for Humanity ReStore business located in Superior will close by the end of the year. Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors made the decision to close the store and focus its energy…
Schwan's Co. Sold to South Korean Company for $1.8 Billion
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - A food distributor with deep roots in Minnesota has been sold to South Korea's largest food company. The Schwan's Co. is well known for home deliveries made by its gold trucks. The companies released a statement Thursday…
First Cidery Opens in Lincoln Park in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A new cidery three and a half years in the making opened Wednesday on the 2300 block of W. Superior Street. Duluth Cider treated dozens of people to their…
Zoo To Stay Its Same Size; Exhibits Will Be Upgraded, Not Rebuilt
DULUTH, Minn.- Back in 2016, plans were made to shrink the footprint of the Lake Superior Zoo from 20 acres to just 10. Now, a vote from city council is changing that.…
Blue Angels Prepare for Summer Duluth Airshow
DULUTH, Minn.-The Blue Angels visited Duluth today as they prepare for the 2019 airshow. This year's airshow will be held from July 20 to the 21st at the…
"The Will and the Way" Volume II Released
DULUTH, Minn. - Volume two of the Duluth leadership book, "The Will and the Way" has arrived. The second volume was launched on Wednesday at the Zeitgeist Arts Cafe. The book focuses…
Duluth East Students Simulate the Aging Process
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth East High School students are learning the effects of aging through simulations. Some of the simulations included an aging suit, a dementia simulator, and an arthritis simulator. One…
Families Bowl for Strikes with a Frozen Turkey
DULUTH, Minn. - Bowling on the ice with frozen turkey; that's what kids were doing Wednesday at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Families could also make holiday cards for military members…
Turkey Bingo at Duluth VFW
DULUTH, Minn. - One of the busiest evenings of the year at the Duluth VFW has now expanded to two nights. The 70th annual turkey bingo event brought a hundred players out…
'Meating' Thanksgiving Demands
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As Thanksgiving nears, area butchers are getting busy. Employees at Superior Meats say they've been about two dozen turkey orders a day, as well as one or two Turducken orders.…
Hot Turkey Sandwiches and Soup at Marine General
DULUTH, Minn.- The parking lot of Marine General was packed Wednesday, as they hosted their annual Turkey Fry. People could get a free turkey sandwich and…
Health Fair Held for City Employees
DULUTH, Minn.-Employees for the city of Duluth got some extra help with their health earlier today during a wellness fair. Current and retired employees went to the DECC to hear presentations for…
Bentleyville Takes the Lead in "Best Public Holiday Lights Display" Contest
DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville is holding on strong to the number one spot on the USA Today’s “Best Public Holiday Lights Display” contest. The incredible outdoor “Tour of Lights” attraction is the largest free walk through lights display in the…
Senate OKs Coast Guard Bill With Ballast Water Compromise
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The U.S. Senate has approved a new policy on ships that dump ballast water in coastal ports and the Great Lakes, a practice blamed for spreading invasive species that damage the environment and the economy. The…
