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Limited Damage in Hibbing House Fire, one Treated for Smoke Inhalation
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing, Keewatin and Chisholm Fire Departments responded to a house fire at about 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday in the Leetonia area of Hibbing. The Friends of the Northland FireWire Facebook page says the fire was located…
Congress OKs Construction of new Great Lakes Shipping Lock
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) - Congress has taken a key step toward building a long-sought shipping lock on the waterway linking Lakes Huron and Superior. Funding authorization for the Soo Locks project was included in a water resources bill…
Massive Tree Slams Onto Home In Superior During Storm
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The combination of wind and one soaked ground has toppled trees onto power lines and even homes in Superior. A massive tree was uprooted on Hammond Avenue and…
Wind, Waves, Flooding Hammer Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wind, waves and flooding hammered the Twin Ports late Tuesday and into Wednesday. Here's some of the coverage of the storm in our 9 p.m. newscast Wednesday.
The Great Pumpkin Returns to Lake Superior Zoo... and it's Bigger than Ever!
DULUTH, Minn.- Despite feeling like an early Winter in the Twin Ports, there are still some Fall preparations underway as the Lake Superior Zoo prepares for its annual Boo at the Zoo…
Pocan and Radinovich Discuss Labor Issues with Union Leaders
DULUTH, Minn.- The future of the Minnesota economy and rights for labor unions was discussed Wednesday as congressman Mark Pocan joined either district congressional candidate Joe Radinovich for a roundtable at…
Storm Damages Boats, Sends One Into Duluth Harbor
DULUTH, Minn.- The raging water of Lake Superior knows no bounds. It doesn't recognize that the dock is where boats are to be kept, safe and secure. The bobbing stern…
City Conducts Snow Plow Training
DULUTH, Minn. - With the chance of snow quickly approaching the City of Duluth is planning ahead. On Wednesday, city workers took part in snow plow training at Wade Stadium. The…
Minnesota Power Working to Restore Outages
DULUTH, Minn. - Since Tuesday night crews with Minnesota Power have been working to restore some of the power outages that have affected thousands of customers across the Northland. Gary New…
Waves Touch Bottom of Aerial Lift Bridge
DULUTH, Minn. - The big waves rolling into the harbor from Lake Superior got so big the bottom of the Aerial Lift Bridge was getting hit. Wind speeds on the bridge hit…
Brighton Beach Temporarily Closed
DULUTH, Minn. - This morning the City of Duluth announced Brighton Beach will temporarily close because of the storm. Yet, that didn't keep people away from the area. Many tourists are…
Waves Crash into Canal Park Causing Flooding
DULUTH, Minn. - Major flooding in Canal Park as Lake Avenue and Canal Park Drive are now closed off past Buchanan Street to all non-residents. Waves continue to crash over…
Storm May Delay Lakewalk Restoration
DULUTH, Minn. - Strong winds and big waves crashing is how you can describe what's happening at the Lakewalk in Duluth from all of this heavy rain. It's cold, windy and the…
UPDATE: Canal Park Beyond Buchanan Street Closed to Non-Residents
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth and Duluth Police Department announced South Lake Avenue and Canal Park Drive are closed below Buchanan Street to due to deteriorating road conditions and flooding. Only residents of Park Point and those who…
Minnesota Lawmaker Apologizes for Yanking mic From Opponent
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota state lawmaker is apologizing after he yanked a microphone from the hand of his Democratic challenger during a forum…
Hurricane Michael Slams Into Florida with 155 mph Winds
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday with potentially catastrophic winds of 155 mph, the most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S.…
Two Injured When Neighboring House Explodes
HARRISON, Wis. (AP) - Two people have been injured when a neighboring house exploded in eastern Wisconsin. Calumet County sheriff's officials say the two women who were hurt were in one of two other homes that were damaged when the…
Minnesota Farmers Concerned About wet Weather, Harvest
WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Rainy weather has put the Minnesota harvest behind schedule, making for a nerve-wracking fall for the state's farmers. Minnesota Public Radio reports that rain can damage crops in the field by causing mold or structural problems.…
Road Closures Reported in Ashland County due to Weather
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wisc. – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is reporting County Highway E from County Highway C to Ashland Bayfield Road is now closed due to flooding. There are also reports of high water on County Highway F and…
Local Artists, Free Cider and S'mores this Saturday at Silver Creek Co.
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - If you're still looking to celebrate the feelings of fall, you're in luck this Saturday, October 13. Silver Creek Co. will be hosting the inaugural Makersfest, featuring more than 40 local…
Animal Answers: Book Donation Helps Spark Animal Education
DULUTH, Minn. - Hermantown resident Dan Urshan has been rather busy lately, writing a children's book about a dog called, "Where's Duke?" Shawna Weaver, Humane Education Manager at Animal Allies in…
City Closes Areas in Canal Park, Brighton Beach Due to Weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Due to flooding and standing water the City of Duluth has temporarily closed the following areas: Canal Park Drive by Morse Street Lighthouse parking lot by maritime museum Harbor Drive behind the DECC Brighton beach End…
Thousands Without Power, High Winds and Rain Continue Through Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Storms continue throughout the Northland Wednesday bringing high winds and flooding in many areas leaving thousands without power. MNPower is reporting 3,955 affected customers with 37 outages reported. Lake County Power is reporting 334 members affected totaling…
Fire Closes Popular Beijing Restaurant; Reopening Uncertain
DULUTH, Minn. - A popular Chinese restaurant in Duluth is shut down and could possibly not reopen after fire broke out early Tuesday morning. The Duluth Fire Department got the call for help…
UPDATE: Housing Found For Sex Offender Released to Live Homeless in Spooner
SPOONER, Wisc - An update to a story we told you last month about a repeat violent sex offender released to live homeless in Spooner, Wisconsin after…
Rare Disease Diagnosed in Six Minnesota Children
DULUTH, Minn. - At least six children have been diagnosed with a rare disease in Minnesota. We're told it's similar to polio because it can cause paralysis. Health officials don't know much…
Demolition Of Condemned Kozy Building Stalled By Former Owner
DULUTH, Minn. - Demolition has been halted -- at least for now -- for the condemned Kozy building and apartments in downtown Duluth. A state district judge granted the temporary injunction…
