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Purple Heart Winners Honored in Duluth Today

DULUTH, Minn.-Purple Heart Recipients were honored in Duluth earlier today for all they have sacrificed for their country. The St. Louis County Board passed a resolution today honoring those who were…

Pine County Sheriffs Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

HINCKLEY, Minn. – The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating an armed robbery suspect. Authorities responded to a report of a hold up alarm at the Hinckley Holiday Store on Fire Monument Road at…

Two Harbors Receives $5.6 Million Loan for Electric Grid Improvements

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Rick Nolan announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Cooperative Light and Power Association of Lake County a $5.6 million loan for infrastructure improvements. “This investment…

Ventura Visits Walz for pep Talk, pot Legalization Push

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's Gov.-elect Tim Walz is calling on one of his predecessors for some advice. Walz met with former Gov. Jesse Ventura at the Capitol on Tuesday. Ventura says the newly elected Democrat called him shortly after…

U.S. Steel Ratifies new Four Year Agreements With Steelworkers

PITTSBURGH, PA – United States Steel Corporation announced the ratification of a new four year collective bargaining agreement by the United Steelworkers on Tuesday. The new agreements cover approximately 14,000 USW-represented employees and takes effect immediately. “We believe these four-year…

Dierks Bentley Coming to AMSOIL Arena in March

DULUTH, Minn. - Country crooner Dierks Bentley is making a stop in Duluth for his Burning Man tour in March. Bentley along with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and Hot County Knights will visit the Northland on Friday March…

Juul Halts Store Sales of Some Flavored E-Cigarettes

NEW YORK - The nation's leading e-cigarette maker says it has halted store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids. The announcement Tuesday by Juul Labs Inc. comes ahead of an expected government crackdown on underage sales of…

Mayo Clinic Receives its Largest Gift Ever

ROCHESTER, Minn. - A corporate strategist from Michigan has given Mayo Clinic its largest gift ever - $200 million. The Rochester-based medical center announced Tuesday that its School of Medicine will be named for the philanthropist, Jay Alix, of Birmingham,…

New Type of Police Officer for Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – The city council could vote tonight on adding a new type of police officer for Duluth. The police department wants to create a new position called a ‘lateral police officer’ to help the department avoid employee shortages…

Fourth Annual Christmas Lighting Challenge

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re in the holiday spirit chances are you could win a big prize this season. Registration is now open for the fourth annual Christmas Lighting Challenge. A Sweet Event and Bentleyville are hosting the contest once…

CNN Sues Trump, Demanding Return of Acosta to White House

NEW YORK - CNN is suing the Trump administration, demanding that correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials to cover the White House be returned. The administration revoked them last week following President Trump's contentious news conference, where Acosta refused to give…

Eveleth-Gilbert Schools Closed Citing Heating Issues

EVELETH, Minn. – All Eveleth-Gilbert Schools are closed November 13 and November 14 due to issues with the schools heating system. The message on the school website reads: “Due to issues with our heating system, all Eveleth-Gilbert Schools will be…

Ex-Police Chief Killed in Apparent Hunting Accident

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are asking for the public's help as they investigate an apparent hunting accident that killed a former police chief. Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander says a preliminary autopsy indicates 53-year-old Jay Clayton…

Fire Engulfs Zup's Market In Cook

COOK, Minn.  – Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at the Zup’s Food Market in Cook Monday around 8:30 p.m. Smoke could be seen pouring from the family owned business on Highway…

New UPS Store Opens

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A new UPS store has popped up in Superior. The store, which is owned and operated by a veteran, had its grand opening today on East Second Street. Management said…

Students Pledge To Not Text & Drive

DULUTH, Minn. -- "It can wait" campaign highlighted the dangers of distracted driving to the students of Duluth Marshall School. About 250 attended and watched a video telling the true stories…

UW-Stevens Point Reduces Number of Majors cut

STEVENS POINT, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point officials have reduced the number of majors slated for elimination by more than half. The school in March proposed eliminating 13 programs to help cope with a projected $4.5 million budget deficit…

Sunset Bar & Grill Closes Its Restaurant 'Indefinitely'

DULUTH, Minn. – The Sunset Bar & Grill announced on Facebook Sunday that the restaurant portion of its business would close"indefinitely" Nov. 12. Management says the bar, however, will remain open for limited hours between 4-8 p.m., while the Bottle…

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