Crews Tackle Large Wildfire In Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. -- The gusty winds helped fuel a large wildfire in Hibbing. The Northland Fire Wire said multiple Iron Range fire departments tackled the fire, which broke out around 1 p.m. near the…
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UMD Senior Art Exhibit Focuses on the Falsely Incarcerated
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new exhibit has opened at UMD's Tweed Museum of Art, focusing on wrongful convictions and the death penalty. Senior Holly Brown created the exhibit, "Exonerated," to show the impact of…
'Growing Duluth' Offers Classes, Guidance For Plant Lovers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Since opening last September, Growing Duluth has been growing their business to include house plants, produce, gardening supplies, cannabis seeds, and more. Co-owner Louise Kolthoff says Growing Duluth wants to make…
Carlton School Board Approves Four-Day Week
CARLTON, Minn. -- The Carlton School District is doing what they call "challenging the status quo" with the school board approving the motion 6-0 for a four-day school week. The school talked about being…
UMD Offers New Speech-Language Therapy Program to Help Those with Parkinson's Disease
DULUTH, Minn. -- April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month and UMD is highlighting a new clinic program that is helping patients reclaim their speech. The neurological disease affects people's movement such as walking, talking,…
Hermantown Robotics Team Kicks Off Journey to World Championship
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- The Hermantown Highschool Robotics team kicked off their trek to the World Championship in style with a police escort on Monday. The Talons are making their return to the World Championship for…
Knowing Your Neighbor: The Rainbow Room
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Rainbow Room is a vintage clothing and home goods store that made the move from its former location into a bigger space on West 1st Street. "Our social media presence has…
Coffee Conversation: Local Artist Hosts Beach Sand Necklace Making Classes
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local jewelry artist gives sand new life by placing it inside the pendant of a handmade necklace, and she's hosting classes to teach you how to make your own, too. Barb Owen-Boerger will teach class attendees…
40th Avenue West Bridge Not Reopening for Foreseeable Future
DULUTH, Minn.--It will not be a quick fix for the 40th Avenue West Bridge over I-35. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future. Last…
Potential Jurors Called Into Courtroom For Start Of Trump’s Historic Hush-Money Trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The historic hush-money trial of Donald Trump got underway Monday as dozens of prospective jurors packed into a courtroom where the former president will answer to charges that he falsified business records in order to stifle stories about his sex…
Cenovus Energy to Sponsor New School Soccer Fields in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior School District is getting a financial boost of support for new soccer fields at Cooper Elementary. Cenovus Energy is sponsoring the construction of new state-of-the-art soccer fields. The space…
It’s Tax Day And Your Refund May Be Big This Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers. According to the latest IRS statistics, the average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011, up $123 from last year. Two out of…
Mourning Continues Outside Downtown Memorial For Duluth Stabbing Victim
DULUTH, Minn. -- Another vigil was held Saturday night for a young woman who was stabbed in the neck at bar close Friday morning on West First Street in downtown Duluth. Sunday afternoon, close friends…
Docks In Minnesota Slip Ahead of Charter Fishing Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- A good sign of spring and summer has happened in the Minnesota Slip... in Duluth. The docks are now in the slip getting ready for the charter fishing season.…
Crews Battle Multiple Wildfires in Minong and Wascott
MINONG & WASCOTT, Wis.-- Fire crews in northwest Wisconsin battled multiple wildfires this weekend including a large one near Minong that ignited Saturday evening. Nearly 200 acres burned west of Highway 53 and east of…
Man Injured, Woman In Custody After Stabbing In Aurora
AURORA, Minn. – A man is hospitalized and a woman is in custody after a stabbing Sunday in Aurora. East Range Police Chief Tim Soular said the call for help came in around 1 p.m. at 16 Main Street N.…
BE Design Celebrates New Location in the Lincoln Park Craft District
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new alterations, sewing, and upholstery business had its grand opening in Duluth Friday. BE Design is now in the heart of Lincoln Park's Craft District. The business was founded in 2021…
The Lakeview Apartment Complex Breaks Ground Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for The Lakeview apartments on East Superior Street in Duluth. The Lakeview apartment complex sits at the intersection of Duluth's Historic Arts & Theater District and…
Ethel Ray Nance, American Icon from Duluth Honored with Community Events
DULUTH, Minn. -- A commemoration is taking place this week and weekend to celebrate a woman who made history. Ethel Ray Nance was born on April 13th, 1899, in Duluth. She is considered one of…
Duluth Students to Compete in Minnesota History Day Event
DULUTH, Minn. -Some Duluth East students will be headed to the Minnesota State History Day competition next Saturday in Minneapolis. Students from Denfeld, Stella Maris Academy, and Junior High Schools have also qualified for the state competition. [blox_vms account="KQDS" key="4779c8bde338ce5af327af3045c858ebd05edcca"…
Duluth Mayor and Police Chief Release Statements On Early Morning Downtown Homicide
UPDATE (April 12, 5:30 pm.)--A woman was stabbed to death in downtown Duluth overnight. It happened on First Street between Lake Avenue and First Avenue West. Crime on that block has been so troublesome, that police have focused special…
UMD Sorority Sisters Volunteer for Red Cross
DULUTH, Minn. -- Phi Sigma Sigma sorority members from the University of Minnesota Duluth have been busy helping the Red Cross, but not by giving blood. They've been making hand-written thank you notes and signs…
Federal Funding Awarded to Fix a Portion of Highway 11 Along the Rainy River
LOMAN, Minn. -- A portion of Highway 11 between International Falls and Baudette is getting a facelift of sorts thanks to recent federal funding. The U.S Department of Transportation has awarded $2.5 million dollars to…
Union Gospel Mission Sees Food Insecurity Rates Increase Since Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local charity is providing a record number of meals to feed those in need. The Union Gospel Mission has seen food insecurity rates increase since the pandemic. Executive Director Katie Hagglund…
Homegrown Music Festival in Need of Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival is fast approaching, and organizers say volunteers are urgently needed. Homegrown kicks off on April 28 and runs through Sunday May 5. A Venue Manager and 4 volunteer…
Boat Club Productions Kicks Off Season With 'Decision Height'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Boat Club Productions is kicking off its 2024 season with a show called Decision Height. It's about the first all-women Air Force unit during World War II and follows the story…
City Of Duluth Asks For Help To Sweep The Grit Of Winter Away
DULUTH, Minn. - With Earth Day in the near future, the Downtown Waterfront District of Duluth is getting a cleaning. Crews will sweep the streets and sidewalks of the district starting Sunday night and into…
Police: BNSF Law Enforcement Agents Clear Our Superior Homeless Encampment
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A growing homeless encampment near railroad tracks in Superior was forced out Thursday afternoon. Superior police said law enforcement agents from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) took steps to remove…
I-35 Bridge Temporarily Closed After Truck Hits Structure
DULUTH, Minn. -- A bridge over I-35 in Duluth is temporarily shut down after a truck hit the structure Thursday morning. The 40th Avenue West bridge is being inspected for repairs according to MnDOT. Drivers…
Students At North Star Academy Take Part In Ukrainian Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- An event took place Thursday at North Star Academy in Duluth teaching students about the Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian Day was inspired after several students became interested about the Ukrainian War. So, kindergarten,…
