Trip Around the World at UWS
SUPERIOR, Wis.-University of Wisconsin-Superior was a melting pot of different cultures tonight, as they held its 3rd annual Cultures Around the World event on Wednesday. The upper floor…
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Homeless Camp Dismantled Over I-35; Fencing Installed After Safety, Health Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - A homeless camp above I-35 in Duluth has been moved out with new security measures being installed after growing health and safety concerns there. Crews with the Minnesota…
Experts Not Ready to Call Polio-like Illness An Epidemic Yet
DULUTH, Minn. - Local health experts say Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is not considered an epidemic just yet. AFM is a polio-like disease with seven cases in Minnesota. The illnesses cause paralysis…
Community Voices Heard One Last Time for Riot Gear
DULUTH, Minn.- "...we stop being oppositional and look for ways to make our community safe." The tired plea from one concerned citizen at a third community meeting…
Protesters Demand Answers From Itasca County Officials On Spending of Taxpayer Funds
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Protesters in Grand Rapids are calling out Itasca County on what they believe to be the misuse of funds. The protesters want answers from the Sheriff's Office…
Bowling to Beat Breast Cancer Entering its 12th and Final Year
DULUTH, Minn.-"Everything comes to an end, and this, we thought, there's 12 frames in– actually I think there's 10 in bowling, but there's really 12 for a perfect game...…
Over 500 Students and Teachers Start their School Day Getting Active
DULUTH, Minn.- A brisk fall morning didn't stop over 200 Minnesota schools from participating in International Walk and Bike to School Day. Nearly 500 Piedmont Elementary students were dropped off…
Sir Ben's Honored For Helping Disabled
DULUTH, Minn.-A Duluth restaurant received a big honor today for all they do for people with disabilities. Sir Benedict's Tavern was named an Outstanding Disability Employer by the Minnesota Organization for…
Farmers' Market Still Going Strong
DULUTH, Minn.-With the snow already starting to fly throughout the Northland, the gardening season is getting ready to wrap up. The farmers’ market in Superior is still open after battling some harsh…
Gnat-Borne Disease Turns up in Minnesota Deer for First Time
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Animal health officials say a disease carried by gnats has turned up in Minnesota deer for the first time. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed the first cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease - or…
Sheriff: Missing Wisconsin Girl's Parents Were Shot to Death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a missing Wisconsin girl's parents were shot to death and they believe she was in the home at the time. Police have been searching for 13-year-old Jayme Closs since early Monday, when deputies responding…
Suspect in Custody After Three Hour Standoff With Sawyer County Deputy
SAWYER COUNTY, Wisc. – A high speed chase in Sawyer County resulted in a crash and a three hour standoff between a Sawyer County Deputy and a male suspect from Menomonie. The incident happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday…
Canada now World's Largest Legal Marijuana Marketplace
TORONTO (AP) - Canada has become the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace. Sales started just after midnight local time in Newfoundland, Canada's easternmost province. Tom Clarke of Portugal Cove, once an illegal marijuana dealer and…
Former Hermantown Mayor Donates New Book to Local Classrooms
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - When it comes to being in first grade, some real life topics are often tough to discuss with your children. But with the help and creativity of…
No Winning Mega Millions Ticket; Jackpot Climbs to $868M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the estimated jackpot climbs to $868 million. Mega Millions officials say no tickets matched all six numbers to claim the estimated $667…
Minnesota Students Above the National Average on the ACT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota students scored above the national average on the ACT college entrance exam and best among 19 states where at least 90 percent of teens took the test. Test results released Wednesday show the class of 2018…
Seventh Child in Minnesota Contracts Paralyzing Illness
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health says a seventh child has been struck by a rare, paralyzing illness that has been reported across the country. Health specialists say the symptoms in the latest case match those…
Take a Halloween Haul Up the North Shore on the Pumpkin Patch Express
DULUTH, Minn.-To add to the list of fun Fall activities to do in the Northland this Halloween season, you can also take a trip down the Northshore Scenic Railroad on this…
Time to Stock Up in Winter Clothing for the Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Employees at the Northwest Outlet in Superior shared their tips and tricks with customers during their busiest season of the year... The number one being the importance of buying and…
Golf Knows No Season... Players Embrace the Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn.- Walking into the changing of the seasons, Enger Golf Course is preparing for the Duluth Winter, though not quite the way you'd think. The 27–hole course is getting ready to…
Citizens Voiced Concerns Over SWL&P Requested Rate Increase
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Water, Light and Power held a public hearing Tuesday afternoon, involving its controversial rate hike increase. The event at WITC was streamed to the Capitol in Madison for…
Northland Sending Volunteers to Help with Hurricane Relief
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Red Cross chapter is sending more local volunteers out as many along the East Coast are still dealing with the devastation of hurricane Florence and…
Duluth's Downtown Holiday Center Welcomes New Tenants
DULUTH, Minn. - The Holiday Center Market in downtown Duluth is on its way to full capacity as several new businesses are moving in. With more food and entertainment options, you'll now…
UMD Students Encouraged to Get Active On Campus at Civic Engagement Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - For students at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) who want to get involved in different organizations but don't know where to begin, the Civic Engagement Fair helps guide…
Superior City Councilors Make A Push To Hire More Firefighters
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior City Councilors Craig Sutherland and Brent Fennessey want to fund three new firefighter positions to the department. They say it's all about safety and restoring positions cut in past budgets. The total cost for…
The Latest: Sheriff Dismisses Miami tip in Missing Girl Case
BARRON, Wis. (AP) -Authorities looking for a missing Wisconsin teenager whose parents were found dead in their home say a tip placing the girl’s whereabouts in Miami is not credible. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said during a Tuesday afternoon…
Many in Florida Panhandle Still Without Power
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - Six days after Hurricane Michael ripped through the Florida Panhandle, nearly 137,000 customers remain without power in an 11-county region that stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Georgia border. Michael slammed into the…
Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Found Among Kids in 22 States
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern. At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22…
