Duluth Celebrates its Greatest Natural Resource
DULUTH, Minn.- It's no surprise that the heart of the Northland lays with the lake, which is many gathered Sunday afternoon to honor not only the Earth but also its water.…
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UMD Students Take Political Action
DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth students are encouraging young people to get out and vote, but in a personal way. The group of college Democrats are knocking on doors in…
Reelin' It In
Silver Bay, Minn.- This weekend brought out hundreds of Anglers in Silver Bay for the 18th annual Salmon Classic Fishing Contest. The crystalline water of Lake Superior laps gently against the wooden pier. Fishermen…
Valley Youth Center's Biggest Fundraising Event of the Year
DULUTH, Minn.- The Valley Youth Center's 3rd annual Bike Run fundraiser has arrived. The event is the center's biggest fundraiser of the year and helps raise money for children's after school and…
Emotions in Motion 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Awareness
DULUTH, Minn.- An event that started as a family honoring a lost loved one nearly 15 years ago has grown into a national cause. The Emotions in Motion 5k is a…
Woodland Wonderland
Duluth, Minn.-Woodland Days took place on Friday the 21st outside the Other Place Bar and Grill. In years past organizers said the event became more "drinking days" than Woodland Days. But now…
Reggae World Music Festival Takes Place at Bayfront
Duluth, Minn.-When the thumping beats of reggae fill your ears and the savory smell of Jerk Chicken fills your nostrils that means the Reggae World Music Festival has begun in Bayfront Festival…
Chop, Drop, and Roll at the 59th Annual Lumberjack World Championship`
HAYWARD, Wis. - What many refer to as the "Forest Olympics" is back again for the 59th annual Lumberjack World Championship in Northern Wisconsin. The event hosts athletes from all over…
Annual ReaderFest at Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening right now, the stage is set for the Annual ReaderFest at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. It's a concert event that features games, vendors and live music and it's all…
The Bar Is Open For Glensheen's Lake Superior Beach Club
DULUTH, Minn. - You're invited to Glensheen mansion's new hotspot. It's called the Lake Superior Beach Club. You can enjoy the shores of Lake Superior while having a cocktail. The bar is…
All Aboard the Blue Heron For LLO Science on Deck
DULUTH, Minn. - Have you ever wondered what life is like as a freshwater scientist? Well today many were given the chance to find out. The program is called Large Lakes Observatory…
South End Days Stirs Up Superior
Superior, WI-Superior's South End Days are back for a third year. To start the weekend event residents could bargain for some baubles at any of the 35-plus rummage sales around South…
Beefing Up Blatnik
Duluth, Minn.-Some Civil Engineering students from University of Minnesota Duluth got up close and personal with the Blatnik Bridge. Students teamed up with the Minnesota department of transportation and WSP consulting company…
New Northwood Facility
Duluth, Minn.-The first residential psychiatric facility for children in Minnesota has opened in Duluth, and is breaking new ground as the first of its kind in the state. While the building has…
Former Gov. Pawlenty Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty came to Duluth today to visit the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, while campaigning for governor. The former Republican presidential candidate met with WLSSD staff…
Woman Injured by Lightning Strike at Country Thunder
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says a woman attending the Country Thunder Wisconsin Music Festival in Twin Lakes has been seriously injured by a lightning strike. Sheriff's officials say it happened about 12:30 a.m. Friday at…
Lori Swanson Stands by Running Mate Rick Nolan
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lori Swanson is standing by her running mate, Rick Nolan, despite pressure from liberal groups to dump him over his handling of a top aide accused of sexual harassment. Lori Swanson's statement reads: "Sexual…
Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has asked President Donald Trump's administration to issue a federal disaster declaration for six northwestern Wisconsin counties that saw flood damage in June. Heavy rains fell across northwestern Wisconsin beginning June 16, washing…
Charges Filed in City Council Brawl
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (AP) - Charges have been filed against two City Council members from Thief River Falls who were involved in a knockdown, chair-swinging brawl that resulted from a discussion about a children's splash pad. The Pennington County…
Active Adventures: Log Rolling
HAYWARD, Wisc. -- The Lumberjack World Championships are underway and for this weeks active adventures we take you to the historic Lumberjack Bowl as Meteorologist Brittney Merlot learns how to…
Mayor Larson Tweets About Nolan Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson shared a tweet Thursday night saying: City officials confirm the post was in response to the recent sexual harassment accusations three women made against Nolan’s former legislative director, Jim Swiderski. The women accused…
Hustle to Duluth Marshall Saturday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. - School's out for the summer, but Duluth Marshall is heating up this Saturday, July 21. This is the school's reunion weekend, and many activities are planned. At 7:30 a.m.,…
Summer Family Fun Heats Up for Woodland Days
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer fun is heating up Saturday, July 20 as The Other Place Bar and Grill hosts the 2018 Woodland Days festival. Marty Hinz, Owner of The Other Place…
Colleges ask for a share of future salary in lieu of loans
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - More colleges are beginning to offer income share agreements, in which colleges receive a percentage of the student's future salary, in place of some student loans. Vermont's Norwich University has become the latest school to offer…
Divers Search for Bodies After Duck Boat Accident Kills 13
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — Divers searched a Missouri lake Friday for four people still missing after a duck boat packed with tourists capsized and sank in high winds, killing at least…
Firefighters Battle Van Up In Flames
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth firefighters got on a hot pursuit Wednesday evening after a van went up in flames. This all went down around 6 p.m. on 88th Avenue West in Morgan…
Tricks to the Perfect Sand Castle
DULUTH, Minn.- The competition is heating up in Duluth, a returning second place team shared their sand–packed secrets. The 20–17 reigning second place Sand Model Champs are back…
