Great Outdoors: Spirit Mountain Still Rockin' Into Spring
DULUTH, Minn. -- It may be the official spring in the Northland, but that's not stopping the fun on the slopes at Spirit Mountain.
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Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland Shares Battle With MS
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Multiple sclerosis MS is believed to affect more than 2.3 million people across the world, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. And one of those people…
Gordy's Hi-Hat Opens for 58th Season
CLOQUET, Minn. - Day after day you rarely see a line forming out the door of a regular old burger joint, but once a year Northlanders and folks passing by can’t…
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Conference Examines Childhood Obesity
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The University of Wisconsin Superior (UWS) has a Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Conference every year that typically looks at the second half of life. But this year the…
Cybersecurity Job Rate Growing
DULUTH, Minn.-Lake Superior College had a very special guess today, all with goal of raising awareness about job opportunities in cyber security. A cyber security chief from the National Security Agency…
Commercial Shipping Season Underway in Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Erie Trader made it's way out of the Duluth port heading to Two Harbors to load up on some iron ore. Spring is in the air but ice is…
Duluth Folk School Part of Lincoln Park Revitalization
DULUTH, Minn. - There's a lot of excitement in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District as local businesses continue to revitalize the area. Bryan French, the Director of the Duluth Folk School,…
Laughter Yoga Class Offers Fun and Healthy Experience
DULUTH, Minn. - Laughter yoga is offered throughout Duluth as part of the St. Luke's Community Well Being Series. The practice involves exercise mixed with voluntary laughter, which instructors say has the…
Andy Welinski Recalled to Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif.- Former UMD Defenseman Andy Welinski has been called back to the big leagues by the Anaheim Ducks. The Duluth native made his NHL debut December 11th, recording two assists in…
Austin Authorities: Another Explosion Reported
UPDATE: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Police and federal authorities say the latest explosion to hit Austin was caused by an "incendiary device" and is not related to the series of bombs that has rocked Texas' capital city. The Austin Police…
Legal Services Day Offers Warrant Resolution
DULUTH, Minn.- Legal Services Day will be held on Wednesday, March 21st. Individuals with warrants from Minnesota, can meet with prosecutors to figure out a plan. New this year agencies are on…
'The Haitian Temptation' Back In Action
DULUTH, Minn- It's been nearly 3 months to the day since 'The Haitian Temptation' Al Sands returned home from his WBO title fight over in Russia. Never one to stand still long, Sands…
Spots Still Open to Run for Good in Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon entries filled up within hours of opening, but you can still participate by running for a good cause. The Charity Partnership Program offers 15 local and…
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen Also Helps Charity
DULUTH, Minn. - You know spring has arrived when Dairy Queen is handing out free ice cream. The food chain does this every year to raise money for charity. Folks at…
Driver Rear-Ends Sheriff in Grand Marais School Zone
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – A motorist in Grand Marais has been charged with Speeding in a School Zone and Careless Driving after rear ending a sheriff’s squad car this morning. Sheriff Pat Eliasen was stopped at a crosswalk to allow…
Superior Man Abducted in Home Invasion Robbery
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man was abducted in a home invasion robbery early this morning. The victim, Charles E. Day, Jr., 35, was abducted from his home in the Homecroft Court trailer park. There were two other adults in…
Snowmobile Accident Inspires new Minnesota DWI law
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck by a snowmobile has spurred Minnesota legislators to advance a bill that would make drunk driving an offense no matter the vehicle being operated. Minnesota Public…
Armed man Holed up in Restaurant Near Princeton University
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) - Authorities in New Jersey say an armed man is holed up in a restaurant across the street from Princeton University's campus. Police say there are no known hostages in the Panera Bread, but it's not clear…
Minneapolis Officer who Shot Australian Woman Turns Self in
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an Australian woman in July has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest, and a news conference was scheduled later Tuesday to announce charges in…
UK Parliament Asks Zuckerberg to Testify in Data Misuse Case
LONDON (AP) — A British parliamentary committee on Tuesday summoned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions on fake news as authorities step up efforts to determine whether data has been improperly used to influence elections. The request comes amid…
Midday Update 3-20-18
An update on local news and weather.
Fuse Duluth Invites Public to Anniversary Networking Event
DULUTH, Minn. - This year Fuse Duluth, a networking group in town, is celebrating 13 years and they're hoping you attend the party. This year's anniversary theme is Fire and Ice. The…
Sheriff Update: School Officer Unhurt, Shooter Dead
GREAT MILLS, Md (AP) - A sheriff says the school resource officer who shot at the suspect during a shooting at a Maryland high school is unhurt. Speaking at a news conference, St. Mary’s County Tim Cameron says the male…
Authorities in Washburn County Warn of Police Impersonator
WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. - The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement on their Facebook page yesterday warning residents in the area to be on the lookout for a suspicious driver impersonating a law enforcement officer. The sheriff’s office was…
Northland Uncovered: Lake County Courthouse
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - County courthouses are visited for necessity and oftentimes the history represented within the walls is overlooked. One courthouse in the Northland has been standing for over 100 years,…
Investigators Suspect FedEx Bomb is Tied to Austin Bombings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Austin police have deployed a hazardous materials squad to a FedEx shipping facility near the city's airport to investigate reports of a suspicious package. It isn't known yet if the suspicious package is linked to a…
World’s Last Male Northern White Rhino, Sudan, Dies
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after “age-related complications,” researchers announced Tuesday, saying he “stole the heart of many with his dignity and strength.” A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in…
Morning Update 3-20-18
An update on local news and weather.
Maryland High School Shooting Contained, People Injured
GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) — A shooting caused injuries at a Maryland high school Tuesday morning, and authorities said the situation was “contained” as deputies and federal agents converged on the crime scene. St. Mary’s Couty Sheriff spokeswoman Cpl. Julie…
