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One Injured in Iron River Motorcycle Crash

IRON RIVER, Wis. - The Iron River Police Department and the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on County Highway H in Iron River Wednesday evening. Authorities say as 63-year-old John Esterly, of Superior, traveled…

Chisholm Man Missing Since May

CHISHOLM, Minn. – The Chisholm Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing person. Christopher Quirk, 50, of Chisholm has been missing since early May and was last seen in Virginia. The last known contact with Quirk…

Rhubarb Festival Kicks Off Saturday

DULUTH, Min. -- It's that time of year again to get your taste buds ready to tackle the tangy tartness of every known rhubarb! The 2018 CHUM Rhubarb Festival kicks off Saturday…

Raising Awareness on The Longest Day

DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, June 21, members in the community living with or affected by Alzheimer's Disease will have the chance to raise funds and awareness for care and support.…

Democratic Milwaukee Businessman Andy Gronik Drops out

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik is ending his campaign for governor. Gronik announced Thursday he was dropping out of the race. That leaves nine Democrats in the field looking to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker.…

New Evidence That Viruses may Play a Role in Alzheimer's

WASHINGTON (AP) - A provocative new study says viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's. Some scientists have long suspected viruses or bacteria somehow set the stage for Alzheimer's. Now, the main theory is…

Lawsuit Challenges Federal Leases for Planned Minnesota Mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Nine Minnesota businesses that rely on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area have sued the Interior Department, challenging its decision to reinstate the federal mineral rights leases for the planned Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely. The lawsuit…

Duluth Police say two Arrested at Trump Event

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands gathered Wednesday to hear President Trump address the crowds gathered at the Amsoil Arena, and according to the Duluth Police Department only two arrests were made at the event. One person was arrested for disorderly conduct…

Cooking Connection: Chicken Norway

Chicken Norway Recipe:   4 airline chicken breasts Olive oil                         ½ C. plus 2 T. Thyme dry                     1 t. Oregano dry                  1 t. Basil dry                         1 t. Garlic chopped             1 t. Salt                                  ¼ t.…

Instagram Unveils new Video Service in Challenge to YouTube

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook’s Instagram service is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube when they’re looking for something to watch on their smartphones. The expansion announced Wednesday, dubbed IGTV, will…

Supreme Court Rules for States in Online Sales tax Case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax. The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme…

Crews Recover Body of Swimmer From Northern Minnesota Lake

REMER, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have recovered the body of a 76-year-old man who drowned while swimming in a northern Minnesota lake. Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch says his office was notified Monday night of a drowning on Upper Menton…

Koko, the Gorilla who Knew Sign Language, Dies at 46

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Koko, the gorilla who mastered sign language, has died. The Gorilla Foundation says the 46-year-old western lowland gorilla died in her sleep at the foundation’s preserve in California’s Santa Cruz mountains on Tuesday. Koko was born…

Local Leaders Speak at Duluth Trump Rally

DULUTH, Minn. - Local leaders spoke at President Trump's rally in Duluth. Congressman Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) was among the elected officials who took the podium before the president.…

President Trump Speaks in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - A historic day in Duluth as the city had its first presidential visit since 2004. President Trump covered a lot of ground at his rally at…

Rally for President Trump Begins in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-Thousands of people have filled Amsoil Arena in Duluth to hear President Trump during a rally tonight. He's speaking on multiple issues including immigration, the steel tariffs on foreign steel, along…

Stauber Rally Held Ahead of Trump's Event

DULUTH, Minn.-A rally for Republican Eighth District congressional candidate Pete Stauber was held earlier today at his campaign headquarters in Hermantown. Stauber said a very special phone call he received from President…

DFL Rally Held in Duluth Ahead of Trump's Rally

DULUTH, Minn.-In Leif Erickson Park earlier today, multiple Democratic leaders from the state government made a stop in Duluth to show off their DFL pride. State Representative and  candidate for governor Erin…

Trump Fans Line Up Early for Event

DULUTH, Minn.-Northlander’s and people from across the country have bombarded Amsoil Arena to get a look at President Trump during his rally at Amsoil. One supporter we spoke with from Tennessee said…

Teen Charged With Setting Fire to Minnesota Church

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - Authorities allege a teenager set fire to a 118-year-old church in central Minnesota in March 2016, causing several millions of dollars in damage. Prosecutors in Stearns County charged the teen with first-degree arson for allegedly…

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