15th Annual LSC Robot Wars
DULUTH, Minn. - Students came ready to battle it out at the 15th annual Lake Superior College Integrated Manufacturing Robot Wars earlier today. Six teams from LSC and seven from Mesabi East…
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UMD Muslim Student Association Shares Culture Through Islamic Awareness Week
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students with the Muslim Student Association are sharing their culture with others for Islamic Awareness Week. The week is dedicated to having open conversations, so all students can…
Fridley Fire Victim Identified
FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) - Officials say the victim who died in a house fire in Fridley is a 24-year-old man. Authorities say DJ Wasserman was found in an upstairs bedroom after the fire was extinguished Tuesday night. Fridley fire officials…
Three Killed in Crash of Medical Helicopter
HAZELHURST, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say three people are dead after a medical helicopter crashed in northern Wisconsin. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office confirmed the three fatalities on Friday. Chief Deputy Dan Hess said the crash involved an Ascension Wisconsin…
Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Update: 98 People Sick in 22 States
NEW YORK (AP) - The food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has spread to three more states. Health officials on Friday said they now have reports of 98 cases in 22 states, with the addition of Mississippi, Tennessee and…
Grandma's Marathon Confirms Race Course Reroute
DULUTH, Minn. - Runners participating in this year’s Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon will notice a slight change of scenery along the race course. The race course has been modified through downtown Duluth due to the Superior…
Midday Update: 4-27-18
An update on local news and weather.
Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring Spooner Volunteer Firefighter Philip Neubich
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Monday April 30 in honor of Spooner Volunteer Firefighter Philip Neubich. Neubich, 69, died Wednesday following a response for a reported gas leak in a residence. Neubich passed away…
Duluth Public Library Focuses on Health and Wellness
DULUTH, Minn. - Taking care of your health is something important no matter your age, and this weekend the Duluth Public Library is dedicating a day to wellness. The Duluth Public Library…
Local Musician Debuts First Novel
DULUTH, Minn. - A local musician is writing something new by venturing into the work of literature. Adam Herman has published Limbo, An Odd Novel. The book follows a man…
Fitness Group Focuses Workouts on Moms-to-be
DULUTH, Minn. - A Northland fitness group is focusing their health knowledge on local moms. Twin Ports Fit4Mom offers several different classes and for this week's Active Adventures franchise owner Lisa Filzen…
Britain's new Prince is Named Louis Arthur Charles
LONDON (AP) - The new prince has a name. Britain's royal palace says the infant son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been named Louis - pronounced LOO-ee - Arthur Charles. The palace said Friday that the baby's…
Coast Guard Lifts Safety Zone in Port of Duluth-Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - The United State Coast Guard has issued the following press release this morning: The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has lifted the previously established a safety zone in the Port of Duluth-Superior, Friday morning. The safety…
16 Patients Cared for at Essentia Health After Husky Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health Duluth announced this morning that their staff cared for a total of 16 patients Thursday in response to the Husky Refinery incident. One male patient, who suffered a blast injury, was admitted to St. Mary’s…
Kim Jong Un Steps Across Korean Border, Makes History
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — In a historic summit more striking for its extraordinary images than its substance, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in set aside a year that saw them seemingly on the…
UPDATE: Evacuation Lifted for Superior Residents
UPDATE (10:30 a.m.): Superior Fire Department officials gave the all clear at 8:15 a.m. at the site. Crews are on the scene doing mop up at this time - it is still quite hot down there, according to the Superior Fire…
9 P.M. Update On Superior Oil Refinery Explosion; Gov. Walker Arrives
Here's the latest information from our 9 p.m. news on the Husky Energy oil refinery explosion and fire in Superior.
Precautions Announced in Western Neighborhoods of Duluth Due to Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County and the city of Duluth are issuing a shelter in place advisory for the western portion of the city of Duluth. While reports from Superior indicate the fire has been suppressed, this precautionary advisory is based…
Superior Residents React after Explosion, Fires at Husky Energy
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Reports of smoke being seen from Highway 61 along the North Shore to Cloquet came in throughout Thursday as residents in Superior evacuated their workplace and homes. “None of…
All Vessels Prohibited From Entering Port Due to Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-The Coast Guard captain of the port has established a safety zone in the Port of Duluth-Superior, Thursday, in response to the Husky Refinery incident to protect personnel and vessels from possible air quality hazards. All vessels are prohibited…
Husky Energy Explosion Eyewitness Describes Scene
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is under mandatory evacuation after two explosions and fires at the Husky Energy Refinery Thursday. The Superior Fire Chief Scott Gordon has confirmed the fire…
New Website Offers Assistance for Those with Mental Health
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend a concert featuring musician Charlie Parr is taking over the NorShor Theatre to take on mental health awareness with the message "all to listen and not…
Essentia Health Gives Patient Update On Husky Refinery Explosion
DULUTH, Minn. - Five patients were taken to Essentia Health in Superior and five more to Essentia Health in Duluth. Of those five in Duluth, one person suffered a serious blast injury…
Cosby Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Woman
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Bill Cosby has been convicted of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era. A jury outside Philadelphia convicted the “Cosby Show” star of three counts of aggravated indecent assault…
Midday Update 4-26-18
An update on local news and weather.
Multiple Explosions at Oil Refinery in Superior: 11 Injuries; No Fatalities Being Reported
UPDATE (6:50 p.m): Officials are now saying that the fire is out. Evacuations do remain in place. We will have more details as they become available. Here's a link to the city of Superior which has more updates: https://www.douglascountywi.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=520 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: The…
Making Spicy Barbacoa with Bucktales Cantina & Grill
SUPERIOR, Wis. - As Spring weather enters the Northland several people will be out enjoying the temperatures and heading to Pattison State Park. Just a half a mile from the park is…
Morning Update 4-26-18
An update on local news and weather.
Local Solutions in Poverty Holds Accountability Session
DULUTH, Minn. – With poverty continuing to be an issue in the City of the Duluth elected officials, residents, and area experts worked on making a change at Denfeld…
