Tips for Preparing Gear for Outdoor Winter Activities
DULUTH, Minn. - Now is the time to get outdoors gear ready for the winter season. Stocking up on warm base layers is a good place to start before going outside according…
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Officer and Suspect Named in Virginia Shooting
VIRGINIA, Minn.- The Virginia Police Department officer who fired his weapon during a fatal officer-involved shooting incident on Tuesday evening has been identified. Officer Nick Grivna has been with the Virginia Police…
Police Want You to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police say they have seen an increase in suspicious activity near shopping centers and in parking lots during the holiday season in years past. In order to prevent crimes…
Community Makes Final Comments on Proposed Bikeways Plan
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the cycling community had their final chance to review the Duluth–Superior proposed bikeways plan for the future. "This plan is designing a bikeway network for people of all…
Homeowner and Three Dogs Uninjured in Duluth Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-Just after the noon hour today, a fire broke out at 507 N. 76th Ave. W. which caused $10,000 damage and its resident and three dogs to be displaced. Upon arrival crews found smoke coming from the Delta side…
Dance Works to Take Over at Marshall Performing Arts Center Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - The energetic folks at the UMD Theatre are excited to present 15 new performances, three by faculty and twelve by student choreographers, starting Thursday, November 29. This…
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 says for…
Report: Deficiencies in how sexual assault cases are handled
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A state task force studying how sexual assault cases are handled in Minnesota says there are serious shortcomings in the investigation and prosecution of the cases. A draft report recommending legislative reforms obtained by the Star Tribune says…
Holiday Huts Taking Over Glensheen Mansion this Saturday, Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Back by popular demand, the Duluth Winter Village is set to take over the grounds of Glensheen Mansion in Duluth Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. The…
More Details Emerge in Officer Involved Shooting in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn.-State officials say one person has died after being shot by a law enforcement officer in northeastern Minnesota. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the shooting happened Tuesday in Virginia. Local police and St. Louis County sheriff's deputies responded…
Duluth Apartment Complex Takes on Poo-Petrators
DULUTH, Minn. - Turds are now the talk of the town, at least at Endi Apartment complex on London Road in Duluth. A new policy in effect will enforce residents…
Mayor Paine: Superior's Property Taxes, Landfill Fee Falling For 2019
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Mayor Jim Paine says property taxes and a fee will fall for homeowners beginning in January of 2019. The cut will be just under four percent at 3.77 percent. Mayor Paine roughly estimates a savings of…
After Dept. Head Resigns, Mayor's Office Merges Planning, Economic Development Depts.
DULUTH, Minn. - It was about a month ago when Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced the resignation of Heather Rand -- the city's Director of Business and Economic Development. At the time,…
One Person Fatally Shot By Law Enforcement in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn- The Minnesota BCA is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Virginia that occurred Tuesday evening. According to a news release, Virginia Police Officers and St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of suspicious activity at the 300…
Superior Businesses Are Happy with Belknap Street Revamp
SUPERIOR, Wis.- This is the first holiday shopping season since Belknap Street in Superior has reopened following a $20 million construction project. Both customers and business owners are thrilled about the finished…
Kids Fund Projects Through 'Youth in Philanthropy' Program
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland Foundation has given more than $8,000 to local projects this fall through their "Youth in Philanthropy" program. The program has a foundation board made up of…
Seawall Reconstruction Financially Impacts Vista Fleet
DULUTH, Minn. - The once crumbling seawall in Duluth's Minnesota Slip is now replaced. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has wrapped up its part of the complicated project. Meanwhile, the city's price…
"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…
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…
