Mentor Duluth Seeks New Recruits
DULUTH, Minn. - This month Mentor Duluth is aiming to recruit new mentors through their annual March into Mentoring campaign. Each March, Mentor Duluth sets a goal of diminishing the wait list…
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Northlanders Celebrate St. Paddy's Day With Family Fun
DULUTH, Minn. - Over at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth hundreds of people spent their St. Paddy's Day with the family. Organizers say the holiday isn't just for adults. This was…
Sun shines for the final day of Fitger's Bock Fest
DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the 23rd annual Fitger's Bock Fest. The day included all kinds of activities, like a lake jump, and the stein races. Bock Fest is…
Cool Cars to Fill DECC for 50th Motorhead Madness
DULUTH, Minn. - Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, race cars, remote-controlled cars and more will fill the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center this weekend. The 50th Annual Arrowhead Auto Body Motorhead Madness is…
Midday Update 3-19-18
An update on local news and weather.
Ironwood Fire Investigation Continues
IRONWOOD, Mich. - According to this report from WLUC in Marquette, authorities continue to investigate into the February fire in Ironwood that killed three people. New details continue to emerge as law enforcement agencies look into the details of the…
18-year-old was Victim of Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Authorities have identified a St. Paul teenager as the person who was fatally shot in Minneapolis on Friday night. The Hennepin County medical examiner's office says 18-year-old Norea Stephon Wilford was shot in the chest. Minneapolis police…
Enbridge Pipeline Raises Concerns in Minnesota
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) - Landowners and tribal groups want Enbridge Energy to remove its old pipeline because of concerns of potential pollution if it wins regulatory approval for a replacement line across northern Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio reports that…
White House Names Deputy Chief for Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) - White House official Christopher Liddell has been named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that Liddell will serve under Chief of Staff John Kelly and will work with…
Austin Mayor Calls Growing Fears 'Legitimate'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Austin's mayor says growing anxieties are "legitimate and real'' following the fourth bombing in the city this month. Mayor Steve Adler told The Associated Press on Monday…
Rochester Stabbing Victims, Suspect Lived at Salvation Army Complex
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Police in Rochester, Minnesota, say a man was “definitely under the influence of alcohol'' when he allegedly stabbed two neighbors to death at a Salvation Army apartment building. The 53-year-old man was arrested shortly after the…
Morning Update 3-19-18
An update on local news and weather.
Study: Plant Diversity Doesn't Protect From Aquatic Invaders
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - New research from the University of Minnesota has found no evidence that a diverse plant community in lakes keeps aquatic invaders from taking hold. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the university's Aquatic Invasive Species Research…
370 Arrested for Drunken Driving Over St. Paddy’s Weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol says it made hundreds of arrests for drunken driving over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The patrol says that from Friday evening through early Monday, 370 motorists were arrested for driving under the…
Miss United States Pageant Selects State Runway Winners for Minnesota
BRAINERD, Minn. -- On Saturday, 27 female Minnesotans competed for the crown to be Miss Minnesota United States! From teenagers to wives, mothers and entrepreneurs, all of these women wanted to…
Fifth Graders Bagging Groceries To Help Veterans
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Fifth graders at Cathedral School in Superior are not only participating in this year's Nearly Naked Ruck March, they are helping raise money for veterans. Amber…
Free Dress Giveaway Helps Fulfill Prom Dreams
DULUTH, Minn. - Bella Rose Bridal Shop in Duluth was full of young women looking for the perfect dress for prom. For three years the bridal shop has hosted a…
Lake Superior Zoo Connects With Tarantulas on Save A Spider Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Zoo is representing its spiders with Save a Spider Day and even helping people get over their fears. The day focuses on how spiders are…
Mont du Lac Hosts Snowmobile Races Before the Season Ends
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - On your mark get set, go! The Mont du Lac Resort in Superior hosted the Grand National Uphill Snow Drags. The race is usually scheduled as one of…
St. Ann's Residence Hosts Rummage, Bake Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - Bargain hunters can check out a rummage sale and bake sale this weekend at St. Ann's Senior Residence on Third Avenue East in Duluth. 200 to 400…
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.…
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…
