Memorial Day Weekend Brings Summer Fun to Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. - The summer season is officially underway in the Northland, at least according to the staff at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. “It’s hard to believe, we just closed the…
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Northlander’s React to Rising Gas Prices During Busy Memorial Day Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-Northland Roads are expected to be packed this weekend as its one of the busiest weekends of travel for the year. Nearly 40 million Americans are hitting the roads this weekend,…
Students Learn Science Behind Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.-Elementary and high school students got to learn all about Lake Superior today on the UMD’S Blue Heron Research Vessel. Scientists and researchers gave demonstrations and guided tours of the boat.…
Wisconsin Woman Charged With Swindling Minnesota Relative
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Wisconsin woman is being charged with swindling her 97-year-old mother-in-law in Minnesota and using the money at casinos. The Pioneer Press reports that 68-year-old Deborah Ann Steele was charged in Ramsey County District Court…
Twin Metals Wants to Build ore Processor Closer to BWCA
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Twin Metals says its updated plan for an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely includes a 100-acre ore processing facility on the banks of Birch Lake, which puts it closer to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
Emails Show Collaboration Among EPA, Climate-Change Deniers
WASHINGTON (AP) - Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials collaborating with a conservative group that dismisses climate change to rally like-minded people for public hearings on science and global warming, counter negative news coverage and tout Administrator…
Disaster Funds Approved for St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton announced today that St. Louis County will be receiving emergency relief funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for public infrastructure repairs. St. Louis County will be receiving $506,250 in funds to help…
Menomonie man Dies of Apparent Drowning
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – According to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office they received a report of a missing 88-year-old man from a cabin on Schmidt Road in the Township of Winter on Thursday evening. Deputies responded to the scene located…
Newly Adopted 1-Year-old Dies After Being Left in hot Truck
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a recently adopted 1-year-old girl has died after her father left her in a hot truck. News outlets cite a release from Metro Nashville police saying the adoptive father “reportedly forgot'' about the child…
Two Minnesota Colleges to Offer Foreign Students Scholarships
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two Minnesota colleges plan to offer scholarships that let international students know they are welcome on U.S. campuses. The University of Minnesota and Concordia College in Moorhead will start offering the scholarships in fall of…
Teen Accused of Attacking School Employee Released From Jail
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A teenager charged with critically injuring a Minneapolis school staff member has been released from jail without posting bail. Eighteen-year-old Corey David Burfield is charged with two counts of assault following attack on Mohammed Dukuly, a paraprofessional…
Local Businesses to be Featured at Duluth Made Pop-up Market
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, you'll have the chance to find a locally-made treasure at an annual pop-up market in Duluth. The Duluth Made Pop-up Market will be Sunday, May 27th…
Midday Update 5-25-18
An update on local news and weather.
Fast-Paced Fitness with Destination Fitness
DULUTH, Minn. - Destination Fitness is a one-stop shop for fitness. The workouts can be done at home, in the office, outdoors or the studio. Destination Fitness offers programs for all ages…
Fiat Chrysler Warns 4.8M Owners: Don't use the Cruise
DETROIT (AP) - Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. because in rare circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control. The company is warning owners not to use cruise control until the…
Gunman Shoots Three Inside Oklahoma Restaurant
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside an Oklahoma City restaurant during the dinner rush, wounding a woman and two girls before two armed citizens shot him dead outside, police said Friday. The suspected gunman, 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman,…
Explosion in Canadian Restaurant Wounds 15 People
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian police say an explosion set off deliberately in a restaurant has wounded at least 15 people, some of them critically. Peel region police said the explosion was caused by an "improvised explosive device" that was set…
Dakota County Judge is Confirmed as Minnesota US Attorney
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Minnesota judge as the state's next U.S. Attorney. Erica MacDonald was confirmed as the state's top federal prosecutor on Thursday. MacDonald has been a judge in Dakota County since 2010, and…
In Turnabout, Fischbach to Take Oath as Lieutenant Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Sen. Michelle Fischbach is set to take an oath of office as lieutenant governor after months of resisting the role. Gov. Mark Dayton's office says Fischbach will be sworn in Friday morning to serve as…
Weinstein Faces sex Charges in Prosecution Amid #MeToo
NEW YORK (AP) - A lawyer representing one of Harvey Weinstein's alleged victims called his arraignment on criminal charges “an emotional moment.'' Attorney Carrie Goldberg represents former actress Lucia Evans, who says Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex in…
"Active shooter" Taken Into Custody at Indiana Middle School
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Authorities have detained someone in what they described as an “active shooter'' situation at a suburban Indianapolis middle school. The Noblesville Fire Department tweeted Friday morning that it was on an “active shooter'' scene at Noblesville…
Morning Update 5-25-18
An update on local news and weather.
Fire in Rural Duluth Causes Total Loss of Garage, Contents Inside
DULUTH, Minn. - Just before 4:00 a.m. Friday crews were called to battle a fully engulfed garage fire in rural Duluth. Duluth, Rice Lake, Lakewood, Hermantown and 148th Air Guard fire…
Minnesota Author Leads Workshop for Northland Writers
Writers in the Twin Ports had the chance to learn from a professional author on Thursday. Minnesota author William Kent Krueger hosted a workshop at the Northland Country Club, where…
Vista's Safe Harbor Moved To Fraser Shipyards During Seawall Project
DULUTH, Minn. - We have a follow-up involving the Vista Fleet and securing its safe harbor during the delayed seawall reconstruction project. It turns out the tour boats are not able…
Great Lakes Aquarium unveils new exhibits
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids and families can now get up close and personal with some new critters at the Great Lakes Aquarium. Thursday, the aquarium unveiled the "Feel Connected"…
Starbase Celebrates First School Year
DULUTH, Minn.- Some Northland students are experiencing what its like to be a scientist through a program called Starbase, which is celebrating the end of its first school year program. The classroom is…
Unique boat gets a special launch on Lake Superior
A unique boat got its first official launch on Lake Superior on Thursday. A big crowd turned out to see this traditional Norwegian boat out on the waters. The boat was…
New Mixed Gender Bathrooms Open at Park Point
DULUTH, Minn.- A new mixed gender bathroom facility is open out on Park Point. The facilities are at Lafayette Community Center. These two single-use bathrooms are equipped with locks. Organizers say…
Sister, Brother Sentenced in UMD Student's Death
DULUTH, Minn. - A difficult situation for two mothers, family members and friends entering the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth Thursday. More than 15 months after the murder of UMD…
