Morning Update 1-24-18
An update on local news and weather.
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Local Engineers Design New Fitger's Pedestrian Bridge
DULUTH, Minn. - The old corroding bridge from the Pick Wick parking lot to the Fitger's ramp is being replaced. The new and stronger bridge will soon be painted bright…
Mistrial Declared in Lincoln Park Murder Case
The trial for a man charged with second degree murder in Duluth has been stalled with a mistrial, even before the first witness took the stand. Aaron Demetrius Humphreys, 43, is accused of intentional second degree murder in the shooting…
Duluth City Golf Courses Face Debt, Uncertain Future
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth city council discussed a resolution Monday that would encourage the privatization of Lester Park and Enger Park golf courses. The golf courses are facing $2.2 million of debt and $12.7 million of deferred maintenance. The…
Duluth City Council Approves $1.8M In Upgrades For City Hall
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth’s City Hall has been approved by the city council for $1.8 million in upgrades. The money will go toward replacing inefficient, non-compliant building systems like lighting and electric, as well as information technology infrastructure. Carpets, ceiling tiles…
Great Outdoors: Ice Fishing Enjoyed on Bear Lake
BARNUM, Minn. - It was a cold day in the Northland, but that didn't stop anglers from getting out on the frozen lakes to do some ice fishing. Ice…
Duluth Curling Club Hosts Fundraiser for Junior National Teams
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Curling Club hosted a spaghetti fundraiser to help a few of their young athletes with their trip to the Junior Nationals. Dozens of people made it out…
Superior High School Renovations Making Progress
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Andy Wolfe has been teaching at Superior High School for 20 years. He's always wanted bigger spaces for more student collaboration. With the ongoing expansion he's getting that…
MPR: Allegations Against Keillor Far Beyond Single Touch
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Public Radio provided additional details of allegations of sexual harassment against humorist Garrison Keillor on Tuesday, saying his alleged conduct went well beyond his account in November of accidentally touching a woman’s bare back. MPR said…
Snow Drifts Pile High In Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. -- U.S. Highway 2 between State Highway 13 north in the town of Eileen and State Highway 112 in Ashland is re-opened, cleared and traffic is moving along just…
Lake Superior College Students Receive Tool Box Scholarships
DULUTH, Minn. - The spring semester is in swing at Lake Superior College, and some students in the machine tool technology department are already being honored with a special scholarship. Four…
Experience the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Through Pictures
DULUTH, Minn. - Even if you don't make it out to the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon you can still enjoy some of the race scenery. Now through March 11 the Great…
Snowmobile Trail Conditions 'Good' in Douglas Co.
BRULE, Wisc. - Snowmobile riders from near and far often travel hundreds of miles to experience the best trail conditions. Right now, the Brule River Riders Snowmobile Club in Douglas County says…
Magnitude 7.9 Undersea Quake Sends Alaskans Fleeing From Feared Tsunami
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful undersea earthquake sent Alaskans fumbling for suitcases and racing to evacuation centers in the middle of the night after a cellphone alert warned a tsunami could hit communities along the state’s southern coast and…
Bob Dylan’s High School Poetry Added to MNHS Collections
ST. PAUL, Minn - At first glance, your friend’s scribbled high school poetry might not seem worth saving. But when that friend was Robert Zimmerman — now known as iconic musician and Nobel Prize in Literature winner Bob Dylan —…
Two killed in shooting at high school
BENTON, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Matt Bevin says two people have been killed and 19 injured in a shooting at a high school in southwest Kentucky. Of the 19 injured, Bevin says 14 of those were gunshot wounds. Bevin also…
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Festivities Begin Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend athletes who have been training all year will finally have their time in the snow. The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is Sunday, January 28. However, festivities are…
Midday Update 1-23-18
An update on local news and weather.
Former Miners Create Book to Preserve Mining History
HOYT LAKES, Minn. - A three-year-long project is highlighting the hard work and legacy of a taconite plant that helped build a town. Former employees from Erie Mining Company are working together…
Morning Update 1-23-18
An update on local news and weather.
School Closings & Delays 1-23-18
School closings and delays for Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Closings: Birchwood School District Winter School District Two-Hour Delay: Butternut School District
Knowing Your Neighbors: Buddy's Mercantile
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - In tiny Two Harbors, right at the footstep of Lake Superior’s North Shore is a quirky old shop. Buddy’s Mercantile really does just have a little of…
Hotel For Millennials Planned Along Central Entrance in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Plans are in the works to bring a new hotel to Duluth that’s nothing like any hotel in the area. The hotel chain is called Tru by Hilton. Parent…
City of Duluth gets ready for Cold Front February
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is getting ready for the first ever Cold Front February celebration. It's a festival taking place in Canal Park that features all kinds of…
Graphic Novel Author Speaks with Students About Diversity in Literature
DULUTH, Minn. - Award winning graphic novel author Gene Luen Yang is made a stop through Duluth on Monday to talk with students here about the need for more diversity in…
American Indian Learning Resource Center awarded grant to publish book
DULUTH, Minn. - The American Indian Learning Resource Center at UMD has received an $85,600 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. Members of the resource center are hoping to use those funds to…
Northlanders Mark 45th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
DULUTH, Minn.- The Roe V. Wade Supreme Court decision was a landmark case that made abortions legal. Ever since then people from both sides have made it clear where they…
Hotel Pikku to Open in Lincoln Park Craft District
DULUTH, Minn. - A new hotel is coming this spring to Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District. The Hotel Pikku is being created to give visitors to Duluth a place to stay that…
Duluth City Council To Have First Read For Possible Tobacco Flavored Products Ban
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council will have the first reading of an ordinance that could ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in convenience stores. Staff at the Piedmont Milk House in…
