"Senior Surf Day " at the Rainbow Community Center
DULUTH, Minn.- Several studies say adults over the age of 65 are among the largest groups of people who are involved in internet scams. Duluth's Rainbow Community Center is assisting…
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Fire Investigators Look Into Cause of Fire at Beijing Restaurant
DULUTH, Minn.- The parking lot outside of Beijing Chinese Restaurant was filled with cars Tuesday as investigators, officers and manufacturing representatives gathered to further search for the cause of the fire that…
CHUM Gives Back on Giving Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn.- Non–profits and charities worldwide are asking people to give back for what is known as 'Giving Tuesday.' Among those participating in the annual holiday is the Duluth Churches United in…
Authorities: No Evidence Someone is Poisoning Dogs
RICE LAKE, Minn. - Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say there is no evidence that someone is poisoning dogs in Rice Lake. St. Louis County sheriff's Sgt. Wade Rasch spoke to about a dozen people at the Rice Lake City Council…
Minnesota Voter Participation in Midterms Best in US
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Election officials say Minnesota's voter turnout in the midterm elections was the best in the nation. The State Canvassing Board met Tuesday to certify results of the Nov. 6 general election. Secretary of State Steve Simon…
Fire Crews say Pequaywan Township Cabin a Total Loss in Tuesday Fire
PEQUAYWAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A cabin located on 8944 West Branch Road in Pequaywan Township has been deemed a total loss due to a Tuesday morning fire. Fire fighters from the Pequaywan Lake, Brimson Fire Department and St. Louis County…
Update: Officials: 'No Indication' of Active Shooter at Walter Reed
BETHESDA, Md. - Officials say they've seen "no indication'' of an active shooter after clearing the basement of a building at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington. Naval Support Activity Bethesda tweeted Tuesday afternoon that an active shooter…
City of Duluth Combining Departments to Create Planning & Economic Development
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced Tuesday it is combining two departments – Business & Economic Development and Planning & Construction Services – into one department effective immediately. You can read the full release from the city below:
Duluth man Receives Felony Charges for Duluth International Airport Incident
DULUTH, Minn. – The 36-year-old Duluth man who crashed his vehicle through one of the gates at the Duluth International Airport last week has been charged with two felonies. Christopher Lee Dunker has been charged with first-degree damage to property,…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise in Upper Midwest
MINNEAPOLIS - The number of farms filing for bankruptcy is increasing across the Upper Midwest. A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shows 84 farms filed for bankruptcy in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana…
Postal Service Site Exposed Data of 60 Million Users
(AP) - The US Postal Service says it’s fixed a security flaw on its website which may have exposed the personal information of more than 60 million customers. The flaw affected usps.com and allowed anyone to see, and even possibly…
Man Accused of Threatening Teens with gun in McDonald’s Released
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - A man accused of threatening some teenagers with a gun inside a McDonald's in Eden Prairie has been released from jail. Prosecutors say they're still weighing possible charges against the 55-year-old Lloyd Edward Johnson who has…
Minnesota Colleges to Seek More Funding for Trade Training
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system officials are seeking more state funding to make the schools more accessible and affordable, as the state is seeing a surge in skilled trades training. Chancellor Devinder Malhotram tells Minnesota…
Tacky, Classy Holiday Décor Deck the Halls at Glensheen Mansion
DULUTH, Minn. - When it comes to decorating the historic Glensheen Mansion for the holiday season we think extravagant trees, classic ornaments and hundreds of feet of garland. But this year,…
US Officials: It's OK to eat Some Romaine Lettuce Again
NEW YORK - U.S. health officials say it's OK to eat some romaine lettuce again. Just check the label. The Food and Drug Administration is narrowing its blanket warning from last week, when it said people shouldn't eat any type…
DNR: 2018 gun Deer Hunt Safest on Record
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says this year's gun deer season set a record for hunter safety. Three hunters suffered non-fatal shooting injuries during the hunt that began Nov. 17 and ended Sunday. DNR conservation warden…
More Than Just a Tree: Emmanuel Evergreens
DULUTH, Minn.- "Christmas is more than just the day. It's like a whole season," Kimberly Powell said. "Picking out the tree for most people is like the paramount... The big thing of…
Christmas Tree Illuminates Superior Public Library
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The annual Holiday Tree is now lit in Downtown Superior. The colorfully lit tree looks over the Superior Public Library, and the adjacent corner of Tower Avenue and…
New Store Brings Thrifty Prices to Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- At the height of the holiday season, most stores and businesses look to make as much cash from their community as they can. But one thrift store…
MnDOT Updates Public on Can of Worms Interchange
DULUTH, Minn.-The future for the Can of Worms Interchange is looking a little brighter in Duluth. The Minnesota Department of Transportation met Monday with the community at Clyde…
Firefighters Learn How to Save a Pet During an Emergency
Northland firefighters respond to emergencies every day. Their lives are put on the line to save others and sometimes the lives the lives they save are pets. Dozens of firefighters from the Duluth Fire Department learned how to administer…
Cyber Monday is No Good for the Local Economy
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Cyber Monday sales are expected to reach a record high. Bloomberg says shoppers will spend an estimated 7.8 billion dollars, but many local economists are not impressed. Big retailers advertise…
Romaine Remains Removed from the Shelves of Super One
DULUTH, Minn.- You may have had a first hand experience when ordering a salad or buying some produce at your local market since romaine lettuce is off the shelves at most food…
Hibbing Home Sustains Significant Damage in Sunday Fire
HIBBING, Minn. – Fire crews from the Hibbing, Keewatin and Chisholm fire departments battles a house fire in Hibbing around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday. Neighbors of the house located in the 2000 Block of 5th Avenue West discovered the…
Man Shot, Wounded During Fight Outside St. Cloud House Party
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Police in St. Cloud are looking for the suspect who shot and wounded a 34-year-old man during a fight outside a house party. Officers were sent to the shooting around 4 a.m. Sunday. Police say the…
Nicholson Sentenced in West Duluth Stabbing Case
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of breaking into another man’s apartment and stabbing him more than a dozen times has been sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for first-degree assault. In January, Willie Nicholson, 24, broke into the…
Private Event in Public Space Needs Alcohol License
MADISON, Wis. - Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel says private events in public spaces need liquor licenses. Schimel quietly issued an informal opinion Nov. 16 at the request of state Rep. Rob Swearingen, a member of the Assembly tourism committee.…
NASA Spacecraft Lands on Mars to dig Deep
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A NASA spacecraft has landed on Mars to explore the planet's interior. Flight controllers announced that the spacecraft InSight touched down Monday, after a perilous supersonic descent through the red Martian skies. Confirmation came via radio…
