UWS Hosts Its Largest High School Math Competition
DULUTH, MINN. - The University of Wisconsin Superior hosted its largest High School Math Meet on Wednesday, April 4. It's where 31 teams from 18 schools in the Northland compete…
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St Luke's Comes Out Against 'Earned Sick and Safe Time' Ordinance
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Luke's -- one of Duluth's largest employers -- sent a detailed letter to city councilors Wednesday with their disapproval of the proposed Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinance. This comes after more than 20 restaurants in…
Trump to Sign Order Sending Guardsmen to Border
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will be signing a proclamation directing the departments of Defense and Homeland Security to work together with governors to deploy the National Guard to the southwest border. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen made the…
Escalating US-China Trade Dispute Heightens Global Concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The American Soybean Association, a lobbying group that says it represents 21,000 U.S. soybean producers, says China's proposed 25-percent tariff on soybeans would be “devastating'' to U.S. farmers. China is the largest consumer of U.S. soybeans, buying…
Minneapolis Mayor: Body Camera Rules Have Teeth
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis police officers who fail to comply with a stricter body camera policy will face discipline ranging from unpaid suspensions up to termination. Mayor Jacob Frey says the policy has teeth for the first time. Failure of…
Madeline Island Opening
SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Mich. – On Saturday morning the U.S Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay will open the waters between Bayfield and Madeline Island. Local officials state that the ice road linking the mainland to the island is no longer…
"Mouth Full Of Maple" Kicks Off Tonight
DULUTH, Min. -- It's that time of year again when the maple trees are producing sap! If you are craving maple syrup, you're in luck! The Glensheen Mansion is kicking off their "Mouth…
Trees Are Tapped For Sap, It's Maple Syrup Season
KELLY, Wis. -- Trees are tapped and sap is running with these below freezing nights and warmer days. 100 maple trees are dripping sap for Gregg Johnson and John Barnes…
Orthopaedic Associates to Host Free Running Clinic
DULUTH, Minn. - Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth will be hosting a free running clinic on April 19th at the Hermantown Orthopaedic Associate location from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is for those interested in learning proper techniques and…
Midday Update 4-4-18
An update on local news and weather.
Senior Facility Negligent in Death
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say operators of a senior living community neglected to check on a resident who had likely been dead for days. The Pioneer Press reports that 92-year-old June Alice Thompson could've been dead for…
Renegade Gardener Talks Cool & Creative Containers at Home Show
DULUTH, Minn. - The Arrowhead Home and Builder Show starts up Wednesday, April 4 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, and this year there won't be a lack of things to check…
UMD Theatre Presents Fairy Tale Classic
DULUTH, Minn. - Students from UMD are taking on a story involving some well-known fairy tale characters. UMD Theatre is presenting "Into the Woods" April 12 - 21. The stories of…
Pets Paired with Patients During End of Life Care
DULUTH, Minn. - Providing end of life care can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding jobs in the medical industry. Now with the help of four-legged friends, local hospitals and…
Morning Update 4-4-18
An update on local news and weather.
Walker Warns of 'Blue Wave' in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says the win by a liberal candidate for state Supreme Court deals a “serious blow'' to the conservative movement. Walker is issuing the warning in a fundraising email following a torrent of…
Driver who Fumbled With Phone Gets 90 Days in Fatal Crash
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A judge has sentenced a western Wisconsin woman to the maximum 90 days in jail for a crash that killed a Minnesota woman nearly two years ago. Thirty-six-year-old Destiny Xiong of Hudson, Wisconsin, was sentenced…
Authorities Identify Victim of Cass Lake House Fire
CASS LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have released the name of a 79-year-old man who died in a house fire in northern Minnesota last week. The Cass County Sheriff's Office identifies the victim as Hubert Braman of Cass Lake. Authorities…
Northland Celebrates Local Volunteers on National Service Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, April 3rd is dedicated to the volunteers with Vista and AmeriCorps; serving in schools, non–profits and local government organizations in the Northland. Over 550 AmeriCorps volunteers…
U of M Researchers Share Findings with Community at Spark Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The university of Minnesota held another one of its "Sparks" events on Tuesday. Researchers from the university presented some of their studies to alumni and other members of the community.…
Congressman Rick Nolan Shows Support For After School Programs
DULUTH, Minn. - On average nearly 70 kids spend each day after school at one of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland. Staff say it's because it's a safe…
Kids Get Their Bead On at Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring Break is on for Duluth students and some of those youngsters are getting their beads on at the Duluth Public Library. It's called "Perler Beads Art." Kids take little beads, melt them…
Twin Ports Women Brewers Release Pink Boots Collaboration Brew
DULUTH, Minn. - A few women brewers in the Twin Ports collaborated on a special brew and Tuesday, April 3, was the official beer release at Hoops Brewing. The Pink Boots…
Wisconsin Election Results
For the latest election results, click here Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday's election. School Board Races: Len Albrecht, Steve Stupak, and Michael Meyer came away with the most votes. Election results will…
Essentia Health Implements New Program for Sexual Assault Victims
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Essentia Health Superior Hospital is doing their part to end sexual assault by starting a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. The program was adopted from the St. Mary's…
Superior Takes Action to End Sexual Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Advocates, survivors, researchers, and allies all gathered this afternoon in superior to start a conversation and take a stand against sexual assault. .The forum was just the beginning…
Reducing the Stigma Around Mental Health
DULUTH, Minn.- Workers for the city of Duluth began training the correct way to address mental illness in the work place last year, Tuesday a plethora of organizations are following suit.…
New Study Shows Glensheen Mansion Draws in Large Amount of Tourism
DULUTH, Minn.- A new study released Tuesday shows Glensheen Mansion now brings in around 90,000 out–of– the area visitors to Duluth each year. Glensheen Mansion is one of the leading tourist attractions in…
Online Fundraisers Set Up For I-35 Crash Victims
DULUTH, Minn. - Online fundraisers have been set up for the victims involved in Monday’s wrong-way head-on crash on I-35 in Duluth. One of those fundraisers is for 26-year-old Duanda Robinson of…
