Rail Safety Week Kicks Off with "Officer on a Train"
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Rail Safety Week kicked off across the nation Monday, Sept. 24, encouraging the community to engage in what they can do to be more aware at railway intersections. The Burlington…
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City Officials and Duluthians Rally Against Kavanaugh Allegations
DULUTH, Minn.-Dozens gathered at the Building for Women in Duluth to speak their minds and rally against the recent sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominees Brett Kavanaugh. The rally, organized in…
New Water Plant Being Built in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.-A new water plant being built in the city of Cloquet is getting an $8 million loan to help with construction costs at the site on Armory Road. City officials…
Banned Books Celebrated at UMD
DULUTH, Minn.-Banned books are being celebrated at UMD all this week. It’s all part of a nationwide effort to get people more interested in books that have a negative reputation. Library officials…
Wisconsin DNR Board to Consider Ending Grouse Season Early
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources' board is considering ending Wisconsin's ruffed grouse season early to protect the population. DNR officials wrote in a memo that ruffed grouse drumming activity was down 34 percent statewide from…
Minnesota Colleges and Universities to Waive Application Fee in October
ST. PAUL, Minn. – For the month of October select Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are waiving their application fees for hopeful students. All 37 Minnesota colleges and universities are waiving their application fee between October 22 and October 26…
MN Department of Natural Resources Confirm Zebra Mussels in Big Pine Lake
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. – Reports of zebra mussels in Big Pine Lake have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. After removing docks and boat lifts for the season a lake property owner spotted four adult zebra mussels…
Social Media Post Prompts Extra Police Presence at Cloquet Middle School and High School
CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet School staff informed the Cloquet Police Department over the weekend that there had been potential threats made against the school by a student on social media. Authorities were able to track down the student that made…
Man in Custody for Death of Roommate in Otter Tail County
PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) - A man who informed sheriff's deputies of a death at his home in western Minnesota has been arrested after a body was found buried on his property. Otter Tail County sheriff's officials say the 25-year-old…
Coffee Conversation: Art Walk, School Supply Drive in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Students are now back in the classroom which means creative juices will soon be running wild throughout many art rooms across the Northland. With the rising…
Authorities Respond to two ATV Accidents on Same Road, Multiple Injuries
BUHL, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Buhl Ambulance, Hibbing Ambulance, and Life Link air medical responded to a report of a an ATV crash with injuries on Saturday near the Buhl City Park on Memorial Drive. When…
Explore Autumn Adventures in Cook County
Cook County, Minn. - Fall colors are slowly starting to appear further to the North, and with that comes many autumn adventures to take part in. Linda Jurek with Visit Cook…
Patrol: Teen Driving Stolen SUV Kills Three in Minneapolis Crash
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota State Patrol says three people were killed when a stolen SUV driven by a teenager crashed into their pickup at an intersection in south Minneapolis. The crash happened around 1:15 a.m. Sunday. The patrol says…
12-Year-old boy Suspected of Fatally Stabbing Teen Brother
MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) - Police in Minnetonka says a 12-year-old boy is suspected of fatally stabbing his teenage brother. Police were called to the stabbing at an apartment complex in the western Minneapolis suburb around 8:15 p.m. Saturday. When officers…
Four Duluth WWII Vets, One Undying Friendship
DULUTH, Minn.-A cocktail of nostalgia and joy is always served at reunions. Seeing old friends and sharing memories of a time long past. "It's wonderful, it really brings…
Woman Pulled To Safety In Duluth Apartment Fire
DULUTH, Minn- A tenant of a Duluth apartment complex was rescued by another resident and her building manager Sunday afternoon after the main floor of the building caught fire. It happened at about 4:42 p.m. Sunday at 1099 88th Avenue…
Finding Zeb Part 1
ELY, Minn. - What is a legend? A tall tale? A myth? Does it have to be a story about King Arthur or Paul Bunyan, or can a legend be…
Painting a Great Pumpkin
DULUTH, Minn.- The winds brought fall into the air as some Duluth families got to make their own Halloween decorations thanks to Board and Brush Creative Studio. For $5 anyone…
Feedback Wanted in Final Week of Canal Park Pop-Up Experiment
DULUTH, Minn. - Monday starts the final week of a pop-up experiment in Canal Park, and your opinion is wanted to help the city decide if the experiment should be permanent.…
Powerful Winds Rile Lake Superior Up
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior showed off for the second day in a row. Strong winds whipped up waves that crashed along the lakewalk. The windy day with gusts…
Breeze Inn Kicks Off Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
DULUTH, Minn. - The Breeze Inn kicked off their 5th annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, allowing customers to get into the German spirit. "It's more fun each year. The music's wonderful,…
Volunteers Begin Setting Up Bentleyville
DULUTH, Minn. - While Bentleyville is still two months away, volunteers are already busy getting ready for the "Tour of Lights". Almost 140 people helped with the first weekend of setup for…
Officials Prepare To Relocate Wolves To Isle Royale Park
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Officials are preparing to relocate six to eight mainland wolves to Isle Royale National Park, a first step toward rebuilding a depleted population of the predators that help keep the Lake Superior island's ecology in…
Fans Get Photo Opportunity with National Championship Trophies
DULUTH, Minn. - Hockey season is quickly approaching, but many fans are still celebrating UMD's national championship from April. The 2018 and 2011 UMD men's hockey national championship trophies appeared at…
"Walk a Mile" Raises Money for People with Disabilities
DULUTH, Minn. - Community members, volunteers, UMD students and more joined together at the Malosky Stadium Saturday morning to walk a mile and raise money for UDAC, which works with and helps…
Reusable Bags Collected for CHUM Food Shelf
DULUTH, Minn. - The organization 'Bag It Duluth' held a reusable bag donation drive at the Great Lakes Aquarium. The bags are being collected for the CHUM food…
'McDougall's Dream' Fundraiser for McDougall's Dream Boat
SUPERIOR, Wis.-While Duluth said goodbye to one ship, Superior celebrated another. Superior Public Museums hosted their annual fundraiser for the maintenance of the SS Meteor at the Bong Veterans Historical…
So Long, William A. Irvin
DULUTH, Minn.- The news is in, the William A. Irvin safely ended its journey at Fraser Shipyards in Superior at 4 am Saturday morning, after setting out the night before. In…
