Chisholm and Hibbing Teachers Rally for New Contracts
CHISHOLM, Minn. - Teachers in the Hibbing and Chisholm school districts rallied. The teachers' union is asking for a new contract but, so far, they haven't gotten one they find suitable.…
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Range Regional Airport Drills for Emergencies
HIBBING, Minn. - The Range Regional Airport is making sure they are prepared for the worst. Airport staff had an aircraft fire emergency drill with are fire and EMS departments. Crews battled…
8th Congressional District Candidates Participate In First Joint Debate
DULUTH, Minn. - Election Day is getting closer and there's no clear front runner in the race for the 8th Congressional District. On Wednesday, for the first time, the three remaining candidates squared…
New St. Luke's Proctor Fitness Center Is Now Open
PROCTOR, Minn. - St. Luke's Hospital has opened a new fitness center at Proctor High School. The St. Luke's Proctor Fitness Center is open to students, faculty, hospital staff and…
Iron Mug to Host Anti-Bully Pancake Breakfast for the Public
DULUTH, Minn.- An anti-bulling pancake breakfast is happening Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Iron Mug in West Duluth. Everyone is invited to the cafe Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon to enjoy…
Ursa Minor Brewing Opens in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Making its debut as the newest addition to the Lincoln Park Craft District, Ursa Minor Brewing opened Wednesday, Sept. 26 with a celebration that lasts through the week. Breaking…
Bluebird Foundation Announces New Year's Celebration to Take Place
DULUTH, Minn.-Lundeen productions and Twin Ports Entertainment announced their collaboration to throw the biggest New Year's Eve celebration held in the Northland in over a decade. Across four venues- the Greysolon…
Oktoberfest begins in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-Oktoberfest has begun in Duluth. Today marks the beginning of the 43rd annual Oktoberfest for all of Grandma's restaurants in the Northland. The event features plenty of German beer and food along…
Congressional Leaders Want Public Meeting on Husky Explosion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Several Democratic Congressional leaders from Minnesota and Wisconsin are now calling on Husky Energy to hold a public meeting this fall. They want Husky leaders to talk more about the use of hydrogen fluoride at their Superior…
President Trump Coming Back to Minnesota in October
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – President Donald Trump is coming back to Minnesota for the second time since June. President Trump will be visiting Rochester on Thursday, October 4. Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman, Jennifer Carnahan, had this to say about the…
Uber Agrees to $148M Settlement With States Over Data Breach
CHICAGO (AP) — Uber will pay $148 million and tighten data security after the ride-hailing company failed for a year to notify drivers that hackers had stolen their personal information, according to a settlement announced Wednesday. Uber Technologies Inc. reached…
Minnesota Democratic Chairman Says Ellison Probe Wrapping up
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Democratic Party chairman says he expects the investigation into allegations of physical abuse against Rep. Keith Ellison to be finished soon. Ellison denied the accusations last month from former girlfriend that he once physically…
ArcelorMittal Steelworkers Ready Themselves for Possible Labor Dispute
VIRGINIA, Minn. – In a memo released on the USW website on Wednesday, union members are ready to fight for their fair contracts and will soon begin preparations in the event of a labor dispute. Steelworkers feel that ArcelorMittal continues…
Voyageur Village to Come Alive at Lester Park Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - Students from across Northern Minnesota will have the chance to explore and learn lifelong skills at the 2018 Lester River Rendezvous starting Thursday, September 27. For two days,…
Animal Allies to Host Series of Community Microchip Events
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Wednesday, September 26, Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth will be teaming up with Bent Paddle Brewing to offer a microchip and tag clinic for…
Environmental, Tribal Groups ask PUC to Reconsider Line 3
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Environmental and tribal groups have asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its approval of Enbridge Energy's plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The groups filed their…
Duluth Playhouse Hosts 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Playhouse, along with the Chamber and Duluth News Tribune, are hosting the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota Candidate Forum Wednesday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. The Forum will feature candidates Joe Radinovich, Pete Stauber, and…
4th Time's A Charm? New Restaurant Planned For 'Old City Hall' Bldg.
DULUTH, Minn. - Fourth time's a charm? Another restaurant is planned inside the Old City Hall building on the 100 block of East Superior Street. Dennis Kempton, spokesperson for Just Take Action, which…
Happy National Voter Registration Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Election Day is exactly six weeks away and for you to make your vote count, the first step is registering to vote. Why wait? You can get…
Dear John Billboard Aims To Stop Sex Trafficking
TWO HARBORS, Minn- Something new might catch your eye on Highway 61 outside of Two Harbors, a ‘Dear John’ billboard designed to stop local sex trafficking by addressing…
Great Outdoors: Hawk Festival Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - It's a sight to see when hundreds of birds migrate in your neck of the woods. Every year at Hawk Festival Weekend in Duluth that's quite the…
Hermantown Hosts Public Vaping Forum
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With vaping and e-cigarettes become more and more of an issue in young adults, Hermantown Public School District decided to step in. They held a public forum on Monday…
Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery Honored For 125 Years
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday night, the sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery were recognized for 125 years of health care in Duluth at the Benedictine Health System Annual Conference. The sisters are responsible for…
Superior Police Used Robot During Monday's Standoff
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Police Department said that the non–lethal standoff that happened Monday night was executed effectively thanks in part to the tactical team's robot. That robot was able to enter…
Bomb Threat Exercise Held at St. Luke's
DULUTH, Minn. - Meanwhile, a bomb threat exercise brought National Guard soldiers to St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Fifteen members of the 55th Civil Support Team responded to a fictional bomb…
Duluth-Born Artist Unveils "122 Conversations" Exhibit
DULUTH, Minn. - One of the missions at the Tweed Museum of Art is to bring art and people in the community together. A new collection hopes to bring that connection to…
Fraser Shipyards to Build Ohio car Ferry
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Fraser Shipyards announced it has been selected to build a new 26-car ferry for Miller Boat Line, which runs ferries for popular Lake Erie islands.…
Some Overcharged due to Troubled Licensing System
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new state report says some drivers in Minnesota were overcharged for vehicle licensing transactions because of the troubled licensing and registration system. The review released Tuesday by the Legislative Auditor says its investigators found…
