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Community Supported Farms Fill Niche in Minnesota
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Community-supported agriculture farms in the Midwest have been putting fresh boxes of produce on the doorsteps of their urban and suburban neighbors since the 1990s. The volume of farmers trying their hand at the cooperative-based…
Minnesota DNR Blames Illegal Goldfish Release for Dead Carp
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota conservation officials are blaming the illegal introduction of nonnative ornamental goldfish for large numbers of dead carp washing up on a lakeshore south of the Minneapolis area. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a virus…
All Aboard For A Fun Family Cruise On the Vista Star
DULUTH, Minn. - The Vista Star in Duluth hit the waters of Lake Superior for a family fun cruise. Even with a little bit of rain about 20 people were on…
Duluth's Zenith Bookstore Turns One
DULUTH, Minn. - One year ago the Zenith Bookstore in Duluth opened its doors and chances are you may have purchased a book from there. On Sunday, the bookstore celebrated its one…
Investigation Underway After Fire at Capri Bar
SUPERIOR, Wis. - An investigation is underway after fire broke out at the Capri Bar on Tower Avenue in Superior. Firefighters got the call for help around 3:44 a.m. Smoke and flames were visible on the second floor. Crews were able to quickly…
Hoops Brewing Throws "Hoopla" For One Year Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - Hoops Brewing in Duluth is celebrating its first year in business with a party. It's called a "Hoopla" and it's also a thank you to the many people in…
"Families Belong Together" Immigration Rally Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of cities across the nation came together in protest against president's trump's zero tolerance immigration policy. In Duluth, hundreds gathered to protest the policy that led to the children…
Lake Country Power Employee Dies While Working to Restore Power Near Orr
ORR, Minn. - A Lake Country Power Cooperative employee died Friday while working on a power outage near Orr. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, the 33-year-old man was reportedly electrocuted at about 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening…
Checkmate! Twin Ports Chess Open Weekend Tournament Is Here
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Some of the best chess players in the Northland were ready to make their move at the Seventh Annual Twin Ports Chess Open. An event at VIP Pizza in…
DPD Release Body Cam Video of Officer Using Excessive Force
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department (DPD) has released information and footage of an officer using excessive force on a man last year. Police Chief Mike Tusken tells us the footage was…
Food Truck Fridays Begin
DULUTH, Minn.-Food Truck Fridays have begun again in downtown Duluth. Numerous food vendors were parked outside of the main Duluth library earlier today to celebrate the growing business in the Northland.…
Barnum Cleans Up After Damaging Winds Knock Down Trees
BARNUM, Minn - Thursday severe thunderstorms tore through the town of Barnum. Over 60 mph winds blew down trees onto homes, businesses and even the Carlton County Fairgrounds was damaged. "We…
Primary Voting Begins in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn.-Early absentee voting for this primary elections has begun in Minnesota. The primary, which will be held August 14th, will have numerous races with a number of challengers for the state's top spots. A rally was held at Duluth…
Plan to Save Algae-Plagued Lake Draws Contrasting Opinions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plan to save an algae-plagued lake near St. Cloud has drawn both optimism and opposition. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the agency plans to drop Little Rock Lake's level…
Delta Bans pit Bulls as Service Dogs, Sites Safety Concerns
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines says it’s no longer allowing passengers to fly with “pit bull type” dogs as service or support animals, a policy that’s being met with criticism by groups that train service dogs and the people…
Enbridge Says Line Three Work may Start in November
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Enbridge Energy officials say they're on track to finish construction and put the disputed Line 3 replacement crude oil pipeline into service in the second half of next year, assuming they get the remaining approvals. In an…
Video Released in Duluth Police Excessive Force Investigation
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department held a press conference Friday morning to provide an overview of the investigation and arbitration ruling of a report that an officer used…
Get Hooked on Fishing This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Folks looking to learn how to fish have the chance to do so on Saturday, June 30 at Chub Lake from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Staff at…
Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department issued a red flag warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective Friday morning until 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Wind and wave conditions can support rip currents which can be life…
White Winter Winery Makers' Faire Happening Saturday
IRON RIVER, Wisc. - Happening Saturday, June 30, folks are invited to the community of Iron River, Wisconsin to experience the second annual Makers' Faire put on by White…
Thousands Without Power After Severe Morning Storms
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Following Friday morning’s storms Lake Country Power is still reporting over 6,700 customers without power through northern Minnesota. Line crews are working to restore service to 97 total outage points. According to Lake Country Power’s outage map…
Independence Concert to Kick Off Fourth Festivities
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Sunday, July 1, the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will be enlightening crowds at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Area. The concert will be taking place at 801…
Fatal Motorycle Crash in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, Minn. – According to the Bemidji Police Department, just after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday authorities responded to a motorcycle crash in the 1200 block of 5th Street northwest. Officers that responded to the scene say a motorcycle appeared to…
Shooting Suspect had Bitter History With Maryland Newspaper
(AP) - A man who police say opened fire at a Maryland newspaper office Thursday, killing five and injuring two others, had a long, acrimonious history with the newspaper, including a lawsuit and years of harassment of its journalists on…
Swedish Midsommer Celebrated in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year in late June, the Swedes have a Midsommer celebration. On Thursday, the Swedish Cultural Center brought the celebration to Duluth at the Lutheran Church of the…
Farley's Restaurant Closing After Seven and a Half Years
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Farley's Family Restaurant is closing on August 1st after seven and a half years serving the community. Owner Kelly Trumpold tells us the decision to close was…
'Duluth Cider' Coming To Lincoln Park's Craft District
DULUTH, Minn. -- A husband and wife have announced they are opening a cidery in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood this August called Duluth Cider. The fermenting warehouse and taproom…
