Sen. Smith Visits Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-Democratic Sen. Tina Smith was in Duluth as she introduced a bill that addresses the rise in prescription drug costs. Smith said she’s hoping the bill will alleviate the…
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Pence Arrives in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-Vice President Mike Pence made his way to Duluth today to drum up support for Republican Congressional Candidate Pete Stauber, while also meeting with local business leaders. Just after 11…
Duluth Police, Fire Departments to Compete at Wade Stadium Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - This Thursday, August 8, tension will be running high at Wade Stadium in Duluth as the battle continues between the Duluth Fire Department and the Duluth Police…
Northland Trio Looks to Help Animals with PJ's Rescue
DULUTH, Minn. - A Northland trio recently formed together with the hope of giving dogs from Texas a second chance at life. Founder Tina Marcella says PJ's Rescue was started…
Minneosta's Arvonne Fraser, Women's Rights Trailblazer, Dies at 92
MINNEAPOLIS-A trailblazer for women's rights in Minneapolis and beyond has died at age 92. Arvonne Fraser's lengthy resume includes a post at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, co-founder of the school's Center on Women, Gender and…
Crazy for Custard with Culver's
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is going to be a hot day in the Northland, but luckily, it's National Frozen Custard Day! Frozen Custard is made with eggs in addition to the…
Hostel du Nord Prepares to Open in September
DULUTH, Minn. - A form of lodging more common in the big cities or while traveling abroad is coming to Duluth. The Hostel Du Nord will be the…
Great Outdoors: Fishing With Cops at Chambers Grove
DULUTH, Minn. - Local police officers took the opportunity to get outside and bond with kids, hoping to build relationships and bridge the gap between the two. Several Duluth…
Remains of Korean War Hero Coming Home to Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A U.S. serviceman who served in the Korean War and was reported missing more than 60 years ago is now accounted for. Army Sergeant First Class Rufus Ketchum's remains are being…
Douglas County Trains Poll Workers on New Voting Machines
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Just in time for the primaries, Douglas County held its first training, teaching poll workers the ins and outs of the new easy voting machines. Through the use of bigger writing,…
Neighborhood Night Out Builds Relationships Between Local Law Enforcement and the Community
DULUTH, Minn.- The 38th annual Neighborhood Night Out event took place in several locations across the twin ports this evening to rally community engagement and focus on building relationships. Communities all over the…
Tour Wisconsin Arts Work at the 7th Annual Art Crawl
HAYWARD, Wis.- This weekend you'll get the chance to go inside an artists' private studios and tour where their creations are made. The 7th annual Art Crawl is taking over Northwestern Wisconsin.…
Vice President Pence To Visit Duluth Wednesday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. - Vice President Mike Pence will be making a quick stop in Duluth on Wednesday, but there will not be any appearances that are open to the public. Pence will…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Italian-American Club of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Valley Days brings throngs of vendors to West Duluth, from all over the Northland. Yet only one brings the whole family, and the family's food. "The…
Trump Going Ahead With Taxes on $16B in Chinese Imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will go ahead with imposing 25 percent tariffs on an additional $16 billion in Chinese imports. Customs officials will begin collecting the border tax Aug. 23, the Office of the…
Three People Treated for Burns After Boat Explosion on Big Turtle Lake
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - On Tuesday morning just before 12:00 p.m. the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a boat explosion and fire on Big Turtle Lake. Authorities say two children were thrown from the boat and…
Health Officials Confirm Measles in Child in Hennepin County
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials say measles has been diagnosed in a 5-year-old child who lives in Hennepin County. The state Health Department said Tuesday the child became ill in early August shortly after returning from traveling to a…
Lost Camper Found Safe in BWCA
ELY, Minn. (AP) - A missing camper has been found safe in the vast wilderness of northern Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area. St. Louis County sheriff's authorities received a report Tuesday morning of a lost camper in Friday Bay of…
Coast Guard Air Crews Medevac Hikers from Isle Royale
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – The Coast Guard air crew rescued three hikers from Isle Royale Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency. A member of the three people hiking party contacted park rangers with a hand-held satellite communicator just after…
One Injured in High Speed Chase in Sawyer County
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – A high speed chase in Sawyer County early Sunday morning ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle crashing into trees off the roadway. A Sawyer County Deputy Sheriff observed a vehicle traveling at 97…
General Electric Laying off 200 Workers at Turbine Plant
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) - General Electric says it's laying off 200 hourly workers at its upstate New York plant that produces steam turbines for the company's power unit. Boston-based GE announced Tuesday that the layoffs include unionized manufacturing and assembly…
Three Teens Injured After Single Vehicle Crash in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. - Three teens have been injured after the pickup truck they were traveling in crashed into a wooded area on STH 77 near Geist Road in the town of Hayward. Authorities say the driver lost control of the…
Excitement Soars for Fifth Annual Bike Duluth Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - More than 300 people are currently registered to take part in the Fifth Annual Bike Duluth Festival Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 in Duluth. Hundreds more are expected…
Vice President Pence to Speak at Industrial Weldors & Machinists, Inc. Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn. - Vice President Mike Pence is visiting the Northland tomorrow to participate in a Pete Stauber for Congress event, and has added a second event to his Duluth schedule. According to White House officials, on Wednesday afternoon Vice…
California Appeals Ruling to let Border Wall Proceed
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday by the state of California and advocacy groups who contend the Trump administration overreached by waiving environmental reviews to speed construction of the president’s prized border wall with…
Ford F-150 Fires Possibly Caused by Seat Belts
DETROIT (AP) - U.S. safety investigators are looking into complaints of fires that may have been caused by the seat belts in Ford F-150 pickup trucks. The investigation covers trucks from the 2015 through 2018. Ford sold about 2 million…
