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House Speaker Ryan Won't run for Re-Election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election, his office announced Wednesday, injecting another layer of uncertainty as Republicans face worries over losing their majority in the fall. Ryan’s plans have been the source of…
Spirit Mountain Accident Victim Remembered As 'Vibrant'
DULUTH, Minn.- Derek Harms, a 20-year-old Winona State University student, has been identified as the victim in a fatal snowboarding accident at Spirit Mountain on Sunday, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner's…
Great Outdoors: 52nd Annual Arrowhead Home & Builders Show
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands of people rolled into the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) for the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. It's one of the largest shows dedicated to…
UMD Receives Heroes Welcome
DULUTH, Minn.- Bulldogs fans started pouring into AMSOIL arena sporting their maroon and gold proudly. Fans of all ages came to the event showing just how important this win is to everyone…
Superior Public Library Expanding to Offer More Programs
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Public Library is undergoing renovations to create more space for community members. This is the first update the library has received in nearly 25 years. Overall the project…
"The Harbinger" to Begin Shooting Next Week
CHISHOLM, Minn. - Last month, we told you about a movie set being built in Chisholm. "The Harbinger" is expected to begin shooting on April 17th. As the Veterans Films crew continues…
Chicago Cubs Opening Day Celebrated at Northland Pub
DULUTH, Minn.- Chicago Cub’s fans are in good spirits Tuesday as they celebrate opening day, even here in Duluth. The owners of Carmody Irish Pub, wear the Cubs gear proudly and invite the public to join them. The Pub even…
UMD National Championship Gear Hits the Shelves
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Fans are stocking up on new apparel honoring the Bulldogs win. The UMD Stores on campus started stocking the shelves with hundreds of championship gear early Tuesday morning. This is…
Superior Receives First State of the City Address in Years
SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the first time since 2010 Superior receives State of the City Address. On Tuesday, Mayor Paine presented to the community his achievements over the past year and…
Karson Kuhlman Signs 2-Year NHL Entry Deal
ESKO, Minn.- It seems that just as quickly as one journey ends, a new one begins as UMD Senior Captain Karson Kuhlman has signed a 2 year entry level deal with the Boston Bruins.…
Wilderness React to Humboldt Tragedy
CLOQUET, Minn.- After a tragedy in Humbolt that left a team and its families torn apart, the entire international hockey community has rallied in support with fundraisers now eclipsing 4 million dollars, there's…
Twin Ports Employers Visit WITC for Job Fair
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - It's been a big day for Northland job seekers. More than 60 Twin Ports employers gathered in Superior for a job fair on the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College…
Bong Veterans Historical Center Celebrates Northland Heroes With Updated Exhibit
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is updating one of its exhibits that celebrates the life of Maj. Richard "Dick" Bong. The Northland Heroes Exhibit is undergoing…
Local Eateries Will Be Featured On the Travel Channel
DULUTH, Minn. - Northern Waters Smokehaus in Duluth is use to the spotlight. Back in 2008 they were featured on the TV show Diners, Drive–ins and Dives. Today Northern…
Superior School District Speaks Out After Cooper Elementary School Fire
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- We're learning new information about a fire at Cooper Elementary School in Superior that caused $1.5 million dollars in damage. Many questions remain unanswered like if the new Cooper…
Residents in Grand Rapids Region Voting on School Referendum Today
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Today residents who live in the Independent School District 318 region (which includes Grand Rapids, Cohasset, and Bigfork) will have their voices heard about referendums to the school district there. Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast their…
Facebook "Working With" Mueller on Russia Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is "working with" special counsel Robert Mueller in his probe into Russian interference. Earlier this year Mueller charged 13 Russian individuals and three Russian companies in a plot to interfere…
Tickets on Sale for AAD Shrine Circus
DULUTH, Minn. - The 72nd Annual AAD Shrine Circus is happening in Duluth Friday, April 13 - Sunday, April 15. The Circus is a fundraiser for the local AAD Shrine, with…
Sammy’s Pizza, Still Saucy After 64 Years
DULUTH, Minn. – Sammy’s Pizza is celebrating 64 years in business by giving back. The pizza shop will be hosting a three-day anniversary event from April 16-18 to give back to those who have served in the armed forces. During…
Wisconsin Town is Home to Carnegie Library and Presidential History
WASHBURN, Wis. - A library is often a place for community and that's a constant across the country, including right here in the Northland. Some Wisconsinites even stop by their hometown library…
Trump Nominates State Judge as US Attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - President Donald Trump has formally nominated a Minnesota judge to be the state's next U.S. Attorney. Erica MacDonald has been a judge in Dakota County since 2009. Before that, she was an assistant U.S. attorney in Minnesota…
State Pays out Nearly $600K to Settle UW-Madison Sexual Harassment Cases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state has paid nearly $600,000 over the last decade to settle allegations of sexual misconduct by University of Wisconsin-Madison employees. New documents obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel show 20…
Cosby Lawyer Launches Fierce Attack on Accuser
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby’s lawyer launched a blistering courtroom attack on the comedian’s accuser Tuesday, portraying her as a con artist whose goal was “money, money and lots more money.” Lawyer Tom Mesereau told jurors in his opening…
Walker to Sign Nine Welfare Overhaul Bills Into law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign nine welfare overhaul bills into law that include increasing the work requirement for food stamp recipients and imposing it on parents for the first time. Walker planned to sign the…
Day After Bolton Takes Over, Homeland Security Aide is out
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s homeland security adviser is resigning in the latest White House departure. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement Tuesday that Thomas Bossert would be leaving his post. She said that…
Superior Cooper Elementary School Fire Update
SUPERIOR, Wis. - New information has come to light regarding the Sunday night and Monday morning fires at the Cooper Elementary School in Superior. Authorities say they believe the original Sunday evening fire started in the gym storage room and…
