St. Louis County Hosts Foster Family Open House
DULUTH, Minn. - There are more than 700 children in out of home placement in St. Louis County. That's why, "Find Foster Families Day" in Minnesota is so important.…
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Knowing Your Neighbors: Shannon's Stained Glassery
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Stained glass is growing in popularity. One shop in Superior is making the art form more available in the Northland. If you've ever wanted to make your…
Next Phase of Lakewalk Restoration Begins
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday one of Duluth's most popular tourist attractions is starting a new phase for repairs. It was almost a year ago when a massive storm hit the Duluth…
Teamwork Celebration to Mark Heritage Sports Center's 10th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - The Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center is turning ten years old. To celebrate the milestone, the center is hosting an all-city teamwork celebration featuring Alan Page, a Vikings hall-of-famer…
New Bill Would Help Local Law Enforcement Fight Opioids
DULUTH, Minn. - A new bill is awaiting the President's signature that would help local law enforcement fight the opioid epidemic. It's called the Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS)…
Duluth Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day
DULUTH, Minn. - It's Columbus Day, which has been recognized as a national holiday for more than 80 years. But the City of Duluth and other cities across the country celebrate Indigenous Peoples'…
Postal Service Workers Rally Against Privatization
SUPERIOR, Wis. - United States Postal Service employees are rallying across the country to protest the Trump Administration's proposed plan to privatize the agency. "U.S. Mail Not for Sale." That slogan…
6 Minnesota Kids Diagnosed With Rare, Paralyzing Disorder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State health officials are telling doctors to be on the lookout for a rare disorder that causes paralysis after six Minnesota children were diagnosed with the disease in recent weeks. The disorder is called acute flaccid myelitis,…
Limo That Crashed Killing 20 Failed Safety Inspection Last Month
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (AP) — The supersized limousine that crashed and killed 20 people outside a country store failed a safety inspection last month and shouldn’t have been on the road, and the driver wasn’t properly licensed, New York’s governor said…
Red Cliff Tribe Files Suit Against Bayfield County
MADISON, Wisc. – According to a recent news release the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians filed a lawsuit against Bayfield County challenging reservation zoning authority. The Tribe says the County’s assertions of reservation zoning jurisdiction are unlawful.…
Michael Strengthens Into a Hurricane, Menaces Florida
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical weather system that rapidly strengthened into Hurricane Michael on Monday is likely to keep growing stronger ahead of an expected strike on Florida’s Panhandle by midweek, forecasters said. Michael could strengthen into a major hurricane…
Enbridge Urges Minnesota PUC to Stand by its Line 3 Approval
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Enbridge Energy has urged Minnesota regulators to stand by their decision to approve its proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said in a filing…
Three Hurt When Boat Runs Aground on Northern Minnesota Island
CRANE LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say three people were injured, including one seriously, when a boat ran aground in the early morning hours on an island on a northern Minnesota lake. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the crash happened…
Wisconsin Hospitals see Unpaid Medical Bills Rise to $1B
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin Hospital Association report shows that the state's hospitals have seen an increase in unpaid medical bills that's topped a billion dollars. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that 150 Wisconsin hospitals had a total of $1.1…
Get Felted Soap at Apple Fest
BAYFIELD, Wis.- Believe it or not there's more than just apples at Apple Fest. There are all types of vendors taking advantage of the large crowds to sell their…
Aurora Man Dies in Crash in Biwabik Township
BIWABIK TOWNSHIP, Minn - Tonight authorities believe alcohol and speed were factors in a fatal one-vehicle accident in Biwabik Township. The accident happened around 2:20 Sunday morning on Vermilion Trail and Ajax Road. The victim is a 25-year-old Aurora man.…
Police: Alcohol, Speed A Factor In Fatal One-Vehicle Crash in Cook
COOK, Minn. - Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in a fatal one-vehicle accident in Cook, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened 11 a.m. Sunday on Buboltz Road. Authorities say the 23-year-old male…
Cloquet Police Issue Warning After Six Recent Overdoses
CLOQUET, Minn. - Cloquet police have put out a warning after a half-dozen drug overdoses within the last week. Police are calling the numbers alarming. In all six cases, Narcan was used to avoid death and reverse the overdose. The…
Apple Festival: Apple of Bayfield's Eye
BAYFIELD, Wis.- The chilly October wind, normally piercing through the air, was overcome by the warmth of community, and food, at the 57th annual Bayfield Apple Festival. "Turnout was very good, I mean…
Former Vikings Player Speaks at School Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk was the keynote speaker at the Stella Maris Academy's second annual fundraising dinner, with all of the proceeds going to scholarships…
Northlanders Rally to Clean Up Local Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. - If common Northland beaches look a little cleaner, it's all thanks to helpful Northland volunteers. The City of Duluth was just one of the sponsors for the coastal cleanup…
Veterans Go Hunting As Part Of Wounded Warriors Program
WRENSHALL, Minn. - A family in Wrenshall is hosting a group of veterans this weekend to go turkey hunting and thank them for their service, as part of the Wounded Warriors Minnesota…
Gordy's To Close For Season on Sunday
CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet will be wrapping up for the 58th season on Sunday. The restaurant operates during the warmer months of the year to give their customers the best experience…
5K Raises Money For Local K9 Units
DULUTH, Minn. - The second annual 5K–K9 run took place Saturday morning at Lester Park to help spread the word and raise some money for the local law enforcement K9 units. "People obviously…
Judge Kavanaugh Officially Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON (AP) - Brett Kavanaugh has taken the oaths of office to become the 114th Supreme Court justice, just a couple of hours after the Senate voted 50-48 to confirm him. The quick swearing in enables Kavanaugh to begin work…
Senate Approves Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed Brett Kavanaugh as an associate justice of the Supreme Court, putting a second nominee from President Donald Trump on the highest court in the land. Kavanaugh was confirmed 50-48 Saturday during a historic…
Students Tour Factory for Manufacturing Week
DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton declared this "Manufacturing Week" in Minnesota. Some prospective workers had the chance to tour a manufacturing facility in Duluth. Students in the Pathways to Prosperities program…
