WITC Off to A New Start for the School Year
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's the start of the new school year at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) in Superior. There are also a lot of new programs and changes coming to WITC…
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Donate a Bow Tie and Help Students Attend Prom in Style
DULUTH, Minn.- A local non–profit organization helps pair ladies up with a free prom dress but this year they need your help to give the guys bow ties. The non–profit called If…
Learn How to Spot Invasive Species on the St. Louis River-editing
DULUTH, Minn.- Thanks to a free class St. Louis River enthusiasts are learning how to spot invasive species. The Aquatic Invasive Sentry Training Program prepares fishermen and paddlers how to know what…
New Roundabout Close to Opening in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- After several weeks of construction, a long-awaited roundabout is set to open. It's that time of year when most drivers are ready to see those orange construction cones disappear and at Maple…
Walker Declares Statewide Flooding Emergency
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker is declaring a statewide emergency as Wisconsin struggles with widespread flooding. The governor issued the declaration Wednesday afternoon. He had declared a state of emergency in seven counties over the last week. The declaration…
Driver Dies When SUV Plunges Into Lake Wisconsin
MERRIMAC, Wis. (AP) - Sauk County sheriff's officials say a driver who accidently drove off a ferry landing died when his vehicle plunged into Lake Wisconsin while a passenger made it to shore. Authorities say Scott Kirkpatrick apparently didn't realize…
A Stroll by the Water with Scoops and Snacks
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly every day if you drive by the Great Lakes Aquarium, chances are you'll see two striped skunks out for a stroll. Natalie Riemer, Senior Animal Care Specialist at…
EPA, US Steel Reach Agreement on Duluth Cleanup
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - A $75 million cleanup project at U.S. Steel Corporation's former Duluth site on the St. Louis River will begin next year. The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Steel announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement…
Boy Rescued From Flooded Drainage Ditch
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Sheriff's officials say an 11-year-old boy was rescued after disappearing in a flooded drainage ditch in eastern Wisconsin. Another round of storms with damaging winds and driving rain flooded communities in Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota Tuesday. The…
Prepare to "Pig-Out" This Sunday in Iron River
IRON RIVER, Wisc. - The community of Iron River, Wisconsin, is preparing to come together Sunday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at White Winter Winery. The Winery is…
St. Scholastica's First Class of Physician Assistants
DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica has cloaked its first ever class of physician assistants in their white coats. The white coat ceremony included each student reading an oath to the profession,…
Community Round Table Addresses Human Trafficking In the Region
DULUTH, Minn. - Human trafficking continues to be a big concern here in the Northland. St. Louis county officials and several local agencies participated in a roundtable centered on that topic.…
'Making Canal Park Pop' Means Closures and Changes
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's top tourist hot spot known as Canal Park is about to undergo some big changes next month involving traffic and community spaces. It's all part of a pilot project…
Kayaking Around Lake Superior all 'Four the Water'
DULUTH, Minn.- Four kayak guides are taking the summer off to paddling their way around Lake Superior to advocate for clean water. They're called "Four the Water" a crew of four…
Man Charged in Bar Fight Involving Superior City Councilors
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Criminal charges are now filed against a Summit, Wisconsin man after a bar fight that involved two Superior city councilors. The fight happened outside Jimmy's Saloon in Billings Park…
Proctor's Welcome Back Grill Out Held at New Sports and Event Center
PROCTOR, Minn. - The new St. Luke's Sports and Event Center in Proctor opened their doors to Proctor School District staff getting ready for the academic year. The new…
Grand Slam at the Wade Raises Funds for Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn. - The Salvation Army filled Wade Stadium with a carnival fundraiser for their programs in the greater Duluth area. Grand Slam at the Wade may not have…
Lightning Strikes Tree In Homeowner's Yard
PROCTOR, Minn. - A scary situation for one Northlander after lightning struck a tree right in his front yard in Proctor. It happened Monday afternoon after the heavy rainfall. Neighbor Mike Kulas…
Bubble gum Flavored Children’s Advil Recalled
(AP) - Pfizer Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling one lot of children’s Advil suspension bubble gum flavored medication in the four ounce bottle due to consumer complaints that the dosage cup could lead to overdose. Pfizer says they received customer…
Wisconsin DNR to Relocate 300 Ruffed Grouse to Missouri
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin wildlife officials plan to relocate 300 ruffed grouse to Missouri. The Department of Natural Resources plans to move about 100 birds annually over the next three years to east-central Missouri's River Hills region. DNR officials…
Man Charged With Allegedly Biting off Other Man's Finger and Assaulting a Female
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – A Northfield man is being charged with first degree assault for strangulation and jaw pulling as well as fourth degree assault on a Peace Officer. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Rainbow Gathering being…
Second Measles Case Reported in Hennepin County
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - State health officials say a second measles case is reported in Hennepin County. Officials said Tuesday an earlier case of measles reported in Hennepin County has not spread to others. But another unrelated measles case popped up…
Texan Says he’s Selling 3D-Printed gun Plans, Despite Ruling
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns said Tuesday that he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, despite a federal court order barring…
Superior Police Save Distraught on Blatnik Bridge
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A distraught man was pulled to safety by Superior Police Officers on Monday after jumping over the ledge of the Blatnik Bridge. Officers were called to the bridge when reports came in about a distraught man walking…
Strong Storms Leave Trail of Damage in Southern Minnesota
RED WING, Minn. (AP) - Strong storms have left a trail of damage in southern Minnesota. Powerful winds flattened a hangar that was under construction at the Red Wing Airport, pulled the roofs off two other hangars and damaged two…
"Imagine Canal Park" During the Month of September
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Tuesday, August 28, city officials along with community partners are set to unveil new signage as park of the nearly two week Make Canal Park Pop…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Once Upon A Child
DULUTH, Minn. - With school almost back in session and cooler temperatures right around the corner, many families are busy finding clothes for their children. One newer, local second-hand clothing…
