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…
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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…
Park Point Hosts Water Safety Expo
DULUTH, Minn.- With these waves in Lake Superior, the risk level is moderately high, a yellow flag. "When you're playing in the water be cognizant of what's going on around you,"…
Lake Superior Zoo Hosts Its Biggest Fundraising Event of the Year
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo hosted it's first fundraising event of 2018 to raise money for improvements to the facility and additions to the zoo in the coming year. Zoo…
Margaret Engebretson Campaigns for Wisconsin 7th Congressional District
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Democratic candidate Margaret Engebretson held a media conference and campaigned for the 7th congressional district seat in Superior. Engebretson is a 24-year armed forces veteran and is running against incumbent…
New Alcohol Policy For UMD Bulldog Hockey Games
DULUTH, Minn. - Fresh off of the men's hockey team winning the NCAA championship last season, if you're 21 and older you'll be able to by alcohol at home games…
Community Action Duluth Hosts Bridge to Employment Family BBQ
DULUTH, Minn. - Community Action Duluth took it inside for a family BBQ to help with outreach for one of its employment programs. Bridge to Employment helps provide people receiving…
Porch Fire in Superior
Superior, WI-Crews responded to the scene on Lackawanna Ave. Wednesday night to find a porch engulfed in flames. The porch was destroyed. The fire then spread to the siding of a neighboring…
Superior Engwall Folding Its Petals
Superior, WI- Engwall's flower shop is closing it's doors in Superior and merging with their Hermantown location at the end of the month. Despite the closure, Engwall's employees can still work at the…
PAVSA's First Street Fundraiser
Duluth, Minn.- The Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault or PAVSA held their 8th Annual BBQ and Cupcake Sale on Thursday. Passerby on First Street were invited to donate ten…
FEMA Asseses Flood Damage
Duluth, Minn.-While the flash flood waters ravaged many Northland communities last month, communities still dealing with the effects of the flash flood of 2012, FEMA is reporting Carlton county to be recovering…
Minnesota man Shoots, Critically Wounds 30-year-old Stepson
RUTLEDGE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a 59-year-old man in eastern Minnesota shot and critically wounded his 30-year-old stepson as the younger man tried to break into his stepfather's home. Pine County sheriff's officials were called early Thursday about a…
Dolphins Anthem Punishment Includes Suspensions
(AP) - Miami Dolphins players who protest on the field during the national anthem could be suspended for up to four games under a team policy issued this week. The “Proper Anthem Conduct” section is just one sentence in a…
Burned Items led to Indiana Woman's Buried Body in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - A criminal complaint outlines the discovery of a missing Indiana woman's body in a shallow grave in northern Minnesota. Forty-year-old Daniel Lynn of South Bend, Indiana, is charged in Minnesota with second-degree murder in the death…
Minnesota Congressman Faces Questions Over Dismissed Staffer
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – A former legislative director of Congressman Rick Nolan has been accused of sexual harassment by three women. The women were former employees of Nolan’s congressional office and accuse Jim Swiderski of alleged groping, inappropriate touching, inappropriate…
