Great Outdoors: The American Birkebeiner
HAYWARD, Wis. - In this edition of Great Outdoors we look back at a successful Birkie in Hayward and meet the people who make it such a popular race.
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Ashland Snowmobile Trails Look Strong
ASHLAND, Wis. - With winter officially ending in less than a month, you still have a little bit of time to hit the snowmobile trails. One great place to do it…
Paddle Park Proposal Approved
DULUTH, Minn.- A new park dedicated to non motorized watercraft will be put in place near the bottom of Spirit Mountain on the St. Louis River it was approved by the Duluth…
Construct Tomorrow Gives Students Hands-On Career Guidance
DULUTH, Minn. - Area students have the opportunity to learn all about construction and trades careers at the Construct Tomorrow job fair at the DECC in Duluth. More than a thousand…
Sen. Tom Bakk Invites Delta Air Lines to Minnesota Amid Gun Debate
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus Leader Tom Bakk is encouraging Delta Air Lines to move its corporate headquarters to Minnesota. Delta absorbed Minnesota grown airline Northwest in 2008 and consolidated operations in Atlanta, Georgia. This invitation comes…
Squash the Hunger Drive Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-The Squash the Hunger Campaign has kicked off in Duluth. The program is aimed at getting more businesses and groups to host food and collection drives throughout the community. Last…
UWS Administrators' Emails About Program Cuts Released
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The AFT Wisconsin Workers Union has released emails which they say prove UW-Superior Administration knowingly broke rules when they suspended twenty-five academic programs last October. The union, which some UWS faculty members are a part of, made…
Teen Taken Into Custody After School Shooting Threat
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police area a 14-year-old boy after they were notified of social media threats regarding a possible school shooting. An investigation was made and the teen was taken into custody for "threats of violence." A search of the…
Plane Search in the Canyon Area Called off
CANYON, Minn. – The search for a possible downed aircraft has been called off in the Canyon area. The search started at about 10 a.m. this morning when a person reported seeing a low flying plane and then a plume…
MN High School Graduation Rate Hits Record High
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Education today released new high school graduation rate data, which show that the Class of 2017 posted the highest graduation rate on record at 82.7 percent. The following is a statement from…
MN Power and SWLP Teams Help get the Lights on in Puerto Rico
DULUTH, Minn - After more than a month in Puerto Rico, the line workers weren’t sure they would be there when power was restored where they’d been working in Maricao, a remote, mountainous area hit hard by Hurricane Maria. But,…
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Signs Health Insurance Bill
MADISON, Wis.-Scott Walker has signed into law a $200 million measure designed to stabilize the health insurance market under the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin. Walker signed the reinsurance bill less than 24 hours after fellow Republican Attorney General Brad…
Minnesota Named #2 Best State in the Nation
ST. PAUL, Minn - Citing quality of life and opportunities available in Minnesota, U.S. News and World Report today released a new study naming Minnesota the #2 Best State in the Nation. Last year, Minnesota ranked #3 in the same…
Annual Job and Internship Fair Offers Opportunities to Northland Community
SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you're eager to find a job or interested in learning more about a new career path, The University of Wisconsin-Superior can help you do so this week.…
Duluth Fire Station is Home to Nearly 100 Years of History
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is home to eight fire stations. Some of those are nearly 100 years old. That includes Station 10 in Gary New Duluth.…
Midday Update 2-27-18
An update on local news and weather.
Construct Tomorrow Event Coming to the DECC
The Construct Tomorrow event will take place today and Wednesday February 28 from 9:00am to 3:30pm in the Paulucci Hall/Arena at the DECC. Area high school students will be getting hands-on opportunities…
Brainerd Man Charged With Attempted Murder
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) - A Brainerd man is accused of trying to poison an infant with antifreeze. Twenty-three-year-old Jeffrey Thomas is charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault. A criminal complaint alleges Thomas tried to poison the 4-month-old girl after…
New Information in Ashland Homicide
ASHLAND, Wis. - New information has come to light following the apparent homicide in Ashland, Wisconsin on Sunday night. The victim has been named as Marcus H. Holton, age 52 of Odanah, Wisconsin. Authorities responded to a welfare check at…
Morning Update 2-27-18
An update on local news and weather.
Hundreds Welcome Home Gold Medal Team
Monday was the first time that the family and friends of Team Shuster got to see their champions after several weeks away, and that made for one big celebration at the…
Special Report: Flying High With Life Link's Life Savers
DULUTH, Minn. - Police, fire and medical are three professions where people are trained to help us – often during the worst times of our lives. In a special report called “Life…
Duluth's Golden Moment
DULUTH, Minn- A proud day for the Northland as the U.S.A. Mens' Curling team returns home after making history in South Korea. Capturing the nations first ever curling gold medal. No lack…
Knowing Your Neighbors: S.O.S. Leak Repair
DULUTH, Minn. - Jim carter is used to working under pressure. It’s been his business’s calling since the 1970s. “Basically what we do is we fix leaks under pressure,” He…
Some Duluth Streets Still Not Plowed After Latest Winter Storms
DULUTH, Minn. - Two days after the latest snow storm some streets in Duluth still haven't been plowed. Major thoroughfares and what the city calls "Snow Emergency Routes" have been clear…
Veterans Court Now Offered in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - For the first time ever, there's now a veterans court at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth. It has been operating informally since 2014 but now it joins…
Money Donated to Help Restore Duluth's Lakewalk.
DULUTH, Minn.-Monday night a check was donated to restore Duluth's beloved Lakewalk. The Greater Downtown Council and Canal Park Business Association presented a check to the city council for the restoration of the…
How to Spot Substance Abuse Warning Signs
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Middle School transformed a number of rooms into mock drug rooms, giving community members a hands on trial at spotting warning signs. Classrooms were transformed into mock teenage…
