Twin Ports JOYRIDE Program Offers Safe Ride Options For Patrons
DULUTH, Minn. - This year St. Paddy's Day falls on a Saturday and several local businesses are a part of the Twin Ports JOYRIDE Program helping people get home safe.…
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St. Paddy's Gear Flying Off the Shelves
DULUTH, Minn. - Ragstock in Duluth is ready for St. Paddy's Day and many people are coming in to look the part. If you're looking for anything green to get you…
Lake Superior College Promoting Career Paths In Aviation
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College (LSC) is helping student soar to new heights with a career in aviation. LSC's Aviation Career Night gives students many options whether they decide…
Nordic Skiers Still Hit the Slopes Despite Mild Week
DULUTH, Minn. - It has been a mild week so far, but Nordic skiers still say many of the trails are fabulous. Avid skiers hit the slopes this morning at Snowflake…
Spring in Full Bloom at Local Greenhouses
DULUTH, Minn.-Spring officially begins next Tuesday, but some local greenhouses are getting a fresh start on the growing season Spring at Last on West Arrowhead Road has various plants and flowers that…
Northlanders in Need Receive Donated Vehicles
DULUTH, Minn. - It seems like such a basic part of our everyday life, but owning a car can be difficult if you’re struggling to make ends meet. Partnering with Brad’s…
Cloquet Area Home, Business, and Sports Show Offers Something for Everyone
CARLTON, Minn. - There's something for everyone this weekend at the Cloquet Area Home, Business, and Sports Show at Black Bear Casino. About 140 companies are showing off their products. Guests…
St. Urho Day Celebrated in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. - March 16th is Saint Urho Day. The holiday was invented in Virginia, Minnesota to celebrate the fictional Finnish Saint Urho. According to the legend, Saint Urho chased the…
UMD Hosting STEM Event for Hundreds of Local Youth
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD will host hundreds of local middle school and high school students on Saturday. The event will be hosted by UMD’s Swenson College of Science and Engineering. “This is our signature event,” said Amy Kireta, Swenson College’s…
More Dogs Found in Home of Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
ROME TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A woman accused of animal cruelty after more than 200 animals were removed from her southern Michigan property has been arrested after authorities say they found additional neglected animals. Sharon Kay Evans of Lenawee County's…
Update: Jail Time for man Convicted in Drive-by Shooting Last Year
DULUTH, Minn. – Nicholas Lamerand received a year at NERCC or the St. Louis County Jail and four years supervised probation for the drive-by shooting incident that took place in February 2017 on I-35. Due to his cooperation with authorities…
Update: Man Charged for Bank Robbery in Orr
ORR, Minn. – William Arnold Lindeman, 56, of Orr has been charged with Aggravated Robbery in the First Degree. He will be in court on March 22. The bank robbery happened at the American Bank of the North on Highway…
Update: Man Charged for Theft of Military Vehicle
HIBBING, Minn. - Nathan John Strom, 34, of Virginia has been charged with Felony Vehicle Theft and charges related to a DUI. He will be in court on March 22. Strom was arrested on Wednesday after stealing an HEMTT wrecker…
Fading Wolf Population to be Restored at Lake Superior Park
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Federal officials have tentatively decided to transport 20-30 gray wolves to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan over the next three years to replenish a population that has nearly died out because of inbreeding and…
Pawlenty: Florida Fundraising was 'Warming up Engine'
EDINA, Minn. (AP) - Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he'll have an announcement soon on whether he'll make a run for his old office. After speaking Friday at a Chamber of Commerce event in Edina, Pawlenty declined to say whether…
Study: High Rate of Wisconsin Fatal Crashes Involve Elderly
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A study shows Wisconsin has the highest rate for fatal crashes involving elderly drivers in the country. The study conducted by TRIP, a national transportation research group, says 26 percent of fatal crashes in Wisconsin in…
Dayton's Budget Cues up tax Fight With GOP
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton wants to undo some GOP-backed tax breaks passed last year and give some money back to Minnesota families. Removing tax cuts for some tobacco products, commercial properties and wealthy estates passed and…
DCHS History Sunday Features "NOTHiNG"
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Historical Society is bringing back History Sunday events. This weekend, you can learn all about NOTHiNG. NOTHiNG was a plastic container with nothing in it. The…
Midday Update 3-16-18
An update on local news weather.
Nationally Known Speaker Visits Duluth for 100 Year Church Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating a major milestone. This year is the 100th year the church has been in Duluth. A group of Greek immigrants…
Green Grocery to Bring Luck to CHUM Food Shelf
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, the luck of the Irish may be coming to CHUM Food Shelf. One local St. Patrick's Day celebration is aiming to help with hunger in the Northland.…
Duluth Rowing Club Nears Fundraising Goal and Boathouse Completion
DULUTH, Minn. - Over the last few years, the Duluth Rowing Club has worked to build a new home for their club. Now, a fully funded and finished new boathouse is…
A Media Giant in the Balance: AT&T Antitrust Trial Kicks off
NEW YORK (AP) — On Monday, AT&T squares off against the federal government in a trial that could shape how you get — and how much you pay for — streaming TV and movies. AT&T says it needs to gobble…
Designer of Fallen Florida Bridge Also did new I-35W Span
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The company that designed a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Florida is the same company that designed the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minnesota, after the old span collapsed more than 10 years ago. The engineering company…
Audit Suggests Report to ID Ineligible Voters
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's legislative auditor says the state should develop a report that helps county election officials identify people who aren't eligible to vote. The legislative auditor's office reported Friday after months of analyzing the state's voter registration…
Morning Update 3-16-18
An update on local news and weather.
FDA Begins Push to cut Addictive Nicotine in Cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials took the first step Thursday to slash levels of addictive nicotine in cigarettes, an unprecedented move designed to help smokers quit and prevent future generations from getting…
