The Bell Tolls for the Edmund Fitzgerald
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- On November 10th, 43 years ago, a tragedy rocked Lake Superior. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald ship sank, taking all 29 crew members with it. On…
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Barnes Man Found Guilty in Homicide Case
ASHLAND, Wis. - A Barnes man has been found guilty of first degree reckless homicide. 42-year-old Matthew Phillips was convicted Friday in Ashland County Circuit Court in connection with the February death of 52-year-old Marcus Holton of Ashland. Phillips was…
Mont du Lac Making Snow for Winter Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mont du Lac Ski Resort in Superior started making snow on Thursday. They need to fill the hill with ten to twelve inches of packed snow before…
Duluth Armory Getting Revamped
DULUTH, Minn.- It's housed the who's who in 20th century music and culture, including Buddy Holly, in one of his final performances before his death. That performance was watched by Bob Dylan,…
Many 'Fall' for PAVSA Autumn Event
DULUTH, Minn.-For years PAVSA has been offering their services free of charge to victims of sexual abuse and violence. Friday night, the community gave back at the 38th Annual PAVSA Autumn Event…
'Tis the Season, and Minnesota Power is Celebrating with a 40 ft. Tree!
DULUTH, Minn.- A 34 year tradition in the Northland kicking off the holiday season this November as a 40 ft. white spruce went up in the Superior Plaza early Friday morning. The…
Salvation Army Fundraising Season Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-The Salvation Army's fundraising season has begun. Earlier today their annual civic luncheon was held at the Inn on Lake Superior to kickoff efforts to raise funds for their food and…
Veterans Honored at UW-Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Students, staff, veterans and current members of service filled the Yellowjacket Union Atrium at the University of Wisconsin Superior to recognize outstanding members of the military and hear from current…
Spirit Mountain Begins Making Snow
DULUTH, Minn.-If snow falling from the sky isn't enough for you, Spirit Mountain is also getting in on the action as they started making their own snow this week. Management there…
Wasting Disease Detected in Four Deer on Crow Wing County Farm
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Chronic wasting disease has been detected in four deer at a quarantined farm in Crow Wing County. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has been monitoring the farm since December 2016 when two white-tailed deer tested…
American Lung Association Promotes Screening for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout November for Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association in Duluth is encouraging people who are at risk for lung cancer to take a screening…
Democrats Choose Hortman as Next House Speaker
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Legislative leadership is changing at the Minnesota Capitol after Democrats wrested control of the state House. Democrats won the House majority in Tuesday's election by flipping 18 mostly suburban districts held by Republicans. It ends the…
City Requesting Additional $100,000 for Seawall Project
DULUTH, Minn. – City officials are now asking for an additional increase of $105,500 for the DECC Seawall Project. In August city councilors voted 7-1 to approve the allocation of an additional $250,000 from the city’s tourism tax revenue for…
Chicago Coming to Amsoil Arena in May
DULUTH, Minn. – The legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, is making a stop in Duluth in May 2019. The band will visit the Northland on Wednesday May 15 at the AMSOIL Arena. Tickets will go on sale…
Winter Weather Hiking At Amnicon Falls
SOUTH RANGE, Wisc. -- In this weeks Active Adventures we are headed outside for a hike, regardless of the snow and colder temperatures arriving! This only means State Parks become less…
Another Keystone XL Setback; Environmental Review Ordered
NEW YORK - Environmentalists are lauding a federal court order that blocks a Trump administration permit for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pending an environmental review. The pipeline would begin in Alberta and shuttle as much as 830,000…
Ex-Wisconsin Candidate Indicted in Radioactive Material Case
MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin political activist who unsuccessfully ran for House Speaker Paul Ryan's seat in the last two Republican primaries has been indicted on charges alleging that he tried to buy a lethal dose of radioactive material in…
County Board to Hold Special Election for Fifth District
DULUTH, Minn. - Now that Pete Stauber has been elected into Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, the St. Louis County Board is considering its options on a replacement for his seat once he officially resigns. The board tells us that according…
School Closings 11-09-2018
CLOSED Bessemer Area School District (All school related activities also cancelled)
Welcome to the Hostel Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's newest, and only, hostel held its grand opening Thursday. Hostel Du Nord is located on W. First Street in Duluth. It's place were people can pay…
"Operation Christmas Child" Sends Gifts to Kids in Need
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Kids in need around the world will get some special presents this year from donations collected in Superior. Volunteers young and old packed shoe boxes full of gifts…
Raising Funds to Ski Hills
DULUTH, Minn.- With cold and snow beginning to move in, skiers and snowboarders are anxious to hit the hills at places like Chester Bowl in Duluth. But that sport, comes with…
Firing of Sessions Sparks Protest in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Anti-Trump protesters took to the steps outside the St. Louis County Courthouse. The group was not happy about President Trump's firing of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Overall,…
UWS Get's Green and Trains its Staff to Help Veterans
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Staff at UWSuperior had the chance to participate in a 'Green–Zone' training which helps staff learn how to better accommodate military veterans and non–traditional students at the school. The university…
Raleigh Academy Honors Veterans
DULUTH, Minn.-This Sunday veterans will be honored across the country during ceremonies for Veterans Day. Today the Raleigh Academy School got in on the celebrations early with a Veterans Day event of…
WITC Invites High School Students to Take a Look at Their Future
SUPERIOR, Wis.- 12 high schools in the Northern–Wisconsin area had the opportunity to participate in a hands–on career fair at Wisconsin Indianian Technical College in Superior. The college has been hosting…
Venison Processing Businesses Busy
DULUTH, Minn.-We are less than a week into the rifle deer season in Minnesota, but that hasn't stopped venison processors from staying busy. Over at Old World Meats on Basswood Avenue butchers…
Stay Warm this Winter, and Stay Safe Doing It.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Those who are looking to use space heaters, fire wood, radiators or any temperature controlling devices inside their homes should be aware of the dangers that come with using them. The…
