New Performing Arts Center Could Come to Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - A new performing arts center could soon be coming to downtown Two Harbors. The city's bandshell has hosted performances since the 1930s, but…
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A New Homeless Person's Bill of Rights Proposed
DULUTH, Minn.- A proposed Homeless Person's Bill of Rights aims to eliminate barriers for those without homes. Community members rallied outside asking for a Homeless Person's Bill of Rights. Supporters…
No Decision Made in On-Going Earned Sick Time Proposal.
DULUTH, Minn.- The on–going controversial earned sick and safe time proposal was the main topic Monday at the Duluth City Council meeting. The earned sick and safe time proposal has been discussed for…
Duluth Airport Launches Larger Capacity Flight in Early Morning
DULUTH, Minn. - Travelers rejoice! A new early morning flight is booking right out of the Duluth International Airport. The new plane launched for the first time just this past weekend. The…
NorShore Clothing Co. Highlights Northern Minnesota
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - NorShore Clothing Company, a new Two Harbors-based business, is selling products unique to the Northland. The company's logo features an outline of Lake Superior underneath a treeline…
Twin Ports Area Receives "C" on Infrastructure Report Card
DULUTH, Minn. - Twin Ports area infrastructure has gotten a "mediocre" rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The group released their infrastructure report card for the region Monday. The…
Spirit Mountain Fun Still Going Strong
DULUTH, Minn.-With spring coming upon us, skiers and snowboarders still have a small window to hit the slopes at the local hills. Spirit Mountain has been very busy lately as temperatures…
GOP Report: No Coordination Between Trump and Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans on the House intelligence committee have completed a draft report concluding there was no collusion or coordination between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia. The finding is sure to please the White House and enrage panel…
Twisted Pastries Coffeehouse Opens Today in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new bakery, Twisted Pastries Coffeehouse, has opened in Superior today. Owners Annette and Mark Jacobson are both Superior natives and are excited to be bringing delicious treats to the Superior area. The coffeehouse offers many treats…
Florida Judge Rules, Florida School Shooting Video Should be Released
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) - A Florida judge has ruled that surveillance video should be made public that shows events outside of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the Valentine's Day massacre that killed 17 people. The judge Monday agreed…
GOP Proposes Work Requirement for Public Health Care
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Republicans will push to impose a work requirement for the state's health care program for those in poverty. A group of House and Senate Republicans introduced a bill Monday that would require Medical Assistance…
Male Found Deceased After Fall in Grand Portage
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. – On Sunday morning, 911 Dispatch received a call that a male was found unconscious after falling from a second story patio door that did not have a deck attached. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Portage…
Belknap Street Improvements in Superior Scheduled to Begin Next Week
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin the second half of the improvement project on Belknap Street on March 19. The center section from John Avenue to Birch Avenue will be reconstructed in 2018. Proposed…
New Brewery Opening in Lincoln Park Neighborhood.
DULUTH, Minn. - There is a new brewery opening this summer in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Duluth. Ursa Minor Brewing is the brain child of brothers Ben and Mark Hugus. “We…
National MS Awareness Week Highlights Work to Find a Cure
DULUTH, Minn. - People around the world are working to change the lives of those living with Multiple Sclerosis. This week, March 11 - 17, is National MS Awareness Week. Multiple…
Economic Outlook for Northland to be Discussed at Annual Forum
DULUTH, Minn. -Next month Northlanders will have the chance to learn about the area's economic outlook. The National Bank of Commerce is hosting the annual REIF Breakfast on Tuesday, April 3. The…
Midday Update 3-12-18
An update on local news and weather.
Braham High School Mourns Traffic Deaths of two Students
BRAHAM, Minn. (AP) - Braham Area High School is mourning the deaths of two students killed in a weekend traffic accident. The Kanabec County Sheriff's Office was called to a two-vehicle crash at an intersection west of Mora on Saturday…
Minnesota Farmland Prices Drop in 2017
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota's farmland prices dropped last year as the agriculture industry continues facing low crop prices and reduced income. The Star Tribune reports that sales data for fiscal 2017 reported to the Minnesota Department of Revenue and analyzed…
Fearing Trade war, EU Warns of Protectionism ‘Dead End'
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday urged U.S. President Donald Trump not to head down “a dead end” road of protectionism and warned of a damaging trade war over his new steel and aluminum tariffs. At talks in…
Five dead in NYC Helicopter Crash
NEW YORK (AP) — A pilot who survived when his helicopter went down in Manhattan’s East River, killing five passengers, said in an emergency radio transmission that he had engine failure. The pilot is heard saying “Mayday, mayday, mayday” during…
‘Black Panther,’ Four Weeks in, Tops ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — T’Challa still rules the box office four weeks in, even with the fresh rivalry of another Walt Disney Studios release in “A Wrinkle in Time.” “Black Panther” took the No. 1 spot at the North American…
Liebling's Exit Leaves Just Three DFL Candidates for Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Longtime Democratic state Rep. Tina Liebling is ending her campaign for governor. The Rochester lawmaker announced Monday she was dropping from the race. Liebling had struggled to gain traction and fundraising in the wide-open race…
Morning Update 3-12-18
An update on local news and weather.
The Latest: Trump Eyes Court Cases, Rulings on age Limits
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says that he is "watching court cases and rulings'' before taking action on age limits for purchasing some firearms. He argues that there is "not much political support (to put it mildly).'' Trump tweeted…
Minnesota man Kills Girlfriend and Baby Girl in Florida Forest
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities believe a 27-year-old Minnesota man killed his girlfriend and their baby in a Florida forest before turning the gun on himself. Kevin Farias survived and is in critical condition Sunday. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office…
Coffee Cupping Will Have You View Coffee In A New Way
DULUTH, Minn. - How do you prefer your coffee? Maybe you've never thought too much about the brewing, roasting or origin of coffee. Well Duluth Coffee Company lets you…
Eagle Rescued After Accident With Vehicle
DULUTH, Minn. - A Minnesota eagle is lucky to be alive after getting hit by a car. Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center says the eagle was flying low for some road kill when it…
