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Breastfeeding at Mora Public Pool Prompts Police Call

MORA, Minn. (AP) - Dozens of mothers and their children gathered over the weekend for what they called a "nurse-in'' to support two women who were chastised for breastfeeding at a public swimming pool in eastern Minnesota. The women gathered…

Golda Meir, A Global Connection Coming to Superior

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - On Sunday, July 29, the Douglas County Historical Society Theatre is bringing in Jessica Michna of Racine, Wisconsin. Michna is a well-known historical performer, this time visiting DCHS to…

Coffee Conversation: Brews with the Beach Club

DULUTH, Minn. - Adventurous Northlanders and visitors to the area now have the chance to check out the newly opened Lake Superior Beach Club at the historic Glensheen Mansion. Marketing Manager Jane…

UMD Students Take Political Action

DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth students are encouraging young people to get out and vote, but in a personal way. The group of college Democrats are knocking on doors in…

Reelin' It In

Silver Bay, Minn.- This weekend brought out hundreds of Anglers in Silver Bay for the 18th annual Salmon Classic Fishing Contest. The crystalline water of Lake Superior laps gently against the wooden pier. Fishermen…

Woodland Wonderland

Duluth, Minn.-Woodland Days took place on Friday the 21st outside the Other Place Bar and Grill. In years past organizers said the event became more "drinking days" than Woodland Days. But now…

Annual ReaderFest at Bayfront Festival Park

DULUTH, Minn. - Happening right now, the stage is set for the Annual ReaderFest at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. It's a concert event that features games, vendors and live music and it's all…

South End Days Stirs Up Superior

Superior, WI-Superior's South End Days are back for a third year. To start the weekend event residents could bargain for some baubles at any of the 35-plus rummage sales around South…

Beefing Up Blatnik

Duluth, Minn.-Some Civil Engineering students from University of Minnesota Duluth got up close and personal with the Blatnik Bridge. Students teamed up with the Minnesota department of transportation and WSP consulting company…

New Northwood Facility

Duluth, Minn.-The first residential psychiatric facility for children in Minnesota has opened in Duluth, and is breaking new ground as the first of its kind in the state. While the building has…

Former Gov. Pawlenty Visits Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty came to Duluth today to visit the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, while campaigning for governor. The former Republican presidential candidate met with WLSSD staff…

Woman Injured by Lightning Strike at Country Thunder

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says a woman attending the Country Thunder Wisconsin Music Festival in Twin Lakes has been seriously injured by a lightning strike. Sheriff's officials say it happened about 12:30 a.m. Friday at…

Lori Swanson Stands by Running Mate Rick Nolan

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lori Swanson is standing by her running mate, Rick Nolan, despite pressure from liberal groups to dump him over his handling of a top aide accused of sexual harassment. Lori Swanson's statement reads: "Sexual…

Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has asked President Donald Trump's administration to issue a federal disaster declaration for six northwestern Wisconsin counties that saw flood damage in June. Heavy rains fell across northwestern Wisconsin beginning June 16, washing…

Charges Filed in City Council Brawl

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (AP) - Charges have been filed against two City Council members from Thief River Falls who were involved in a knockdown, chair-swinging brawl that resulted from a discussion about a children's splash pad. The Pennington County…

Active Adventures: Log Rolling

HAYWARD, Wisc. -- The Lumberjack World Championships are underway and for this weeks active adventures we take you to the historic Lumberjack Bowl as Meteorologist Brittney Merlot learns how to…

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