Knowing Your Neighbors: Spring at Last Greenhouse
DULUTH, Minn. - The first day of spring has gardeners and plant lovers excited. But it’s still a little too chilly to start moving our plants outside. One greenhouse…
Latest Headlines
Despite Chains Closing, Some Local Toy Stores Continue to Expand
DULUTH, Minn. - Many Toys-R-Us stores are closing across the country as the retail giant files for bankruptcy, but some local toy stores continue to expand. Legacy Toys has stores in Ely…
Countless People Impacted by True North Adaptive Yoga
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year it’s estimated more than 400,000 Americans will be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In the Northland, one local non profit organization is working to make the diagnosis…
Bikers Prepare for Upcoming Motorcycle Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Motorcycle season is fast approaching. Local bike repair shops say they're packed with customers getting their motorcycles ready for the warm weather. Because Northland summers are so short, bikers…
Phase Two of Belknap Highway Reconstruction Begins In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Phase two of the Belknap Highway 2 Reconstruction Project in Superior is now underway. The $23 million project includes transforming the center section from John Avenue to Birch…
Forum on Opioids Held at South Ridge School
CULVER, Minn. - St. Louis County officials are continuing to battle the opioid epidemic in this region. At a program at South Ridge School in Culver, people learned how to administer Narcan…
UMD, Mankato Set For Third Clash of Season
DULUTH, Minn- While most sports fans tore their busted brackets to shreds this weekend, the Bulldog Men's Hockey team is happy with theirs as UMD returns to the NCAA Tournament for the 4th…
Experts Offer Tips for Getting Your Boat Prepared for Fishing Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-With the fishing opener only a few months away, it might be time to start checking over your boat so it’s ready to go in May. Experts over at Mac Sport and…
Superior Conducts Annual Stormwater Cleaning Training
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Experts with the city of Superior say stormwater is the biggest pollutant to Lake Superior from their community. Contractors and consultants who design and implement new projects in the…
Gordy’s Opening Tomorrow for its 58th Season
CLOQUET, Minn. – It’s a day that many Northlanders see as the first signs of spring. Gordy’s Hi Hat will be opening its doors tomorrow at 10 a.m. for its 58th season. The family owned burger joint opened in 1960…
Assembly Committee to Hold Hearing on School Safety Bills
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly Education Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Gov. Scott Walker's $100 million school safety plan and other related proposals. The hearing Tuesday comes as the Assembly is expected to pass the bills in a special…
Mille Lacs Faces Third Catch-and-Release-Only Walleye Season
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Anglers and resort owners on Mille Lacs Lake face a third consecutive catch-and-release-only season for walleyes. The Department of Natural Resources said Monday that maintaining the restriction for the open-water season that opens May 12 will let it…
Woman Struck and Killed by Self-Driving Uber Vehicle
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle, prompting the ride-hailing company Monday to suspend all road-testing of such autos in the…
Senate Signs off on MNLARS Money, but no Checks go out yet
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Senate has signed off on $10 million in emergency funding to fix the state's troubled new driver's registration system. The Senate approved a bill Monday to fund repairs to the new platform known as…
Four Year old Injured When Dropped From Third Floor by Relative
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - St. Cloud police say a 4-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was dropped by a relative from a third-story balcony. WJON reports Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton says a witness told officers the man was…
Pawlenty Files Campaign Committee for Expected Governor run
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job. The two-term governor announced Monday he created a campaign committee for the 2018 election. It's not official yet, as…
Minnesota Ballet Takes on Famous "Swan Lake" for Spring Performances
DULUTH, Minn. - The ballet is back with Spring performances of Swan Lake this weekend. Minnesota Ballet Executive Artistic Director Robert Gardner is staging the ballet in honor of his 10 year…
Great Lakes Aquarium celebrates otters' birthday
DULUTH, Minn. - The otters Agate and Ore turned five years old this year. The playful little ladies were given a special treat on Saturday – a birthday "cake" made out of ice…
Curling Popularity On the Rise After Olympic Team Win
DULUTH, Minn. - After the USA Men's Curling Team made history by winning the Olympic gold medal the popularity of the sport has increased. The men's team is based out of the…
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…
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…
