Preparing for the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- It's the longest sled dog race in the country outside of Alaska and the 34th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is coming up next weekend. Back…
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New Restaurant Opening Downtown Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The owner of McQuade's Herbs, Spices and More in Two Harbors is working on a new project spicing up a bar formally known as The Pub.…
Tax Pros: File Sooner Than Later
DULUTH, Minn. - This year the IRS will start accepting tax returns on January 29. According to the IRS, nearly 155 million individual returns are expected to be filed this year. Business…
Hundreds March in MLK Tribute
DULUTH, Minn.- People around the nation are honoring Martin Luther King Jr. The Duluth NAACP Chapter is continuing the Birth of a New Nation, the theme for a series of events honoring MLK…
Semi Crashes into School Hurting Four People Including Three Kids
LYLE, Minn.-A semitrailer truck veered off a highway and crashed through the wall of an elementary school in southern Minnesota, injuring four people including two children in a classroom. School officials in Lyle, next to the Iowa border, say the…
Pawlenty Says no to Senate Bid for Franken's Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he won't run this year for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Al Franken. The two-term Republican governor and one-time presidential candidate had considered a bid in the weeks since Franken…
Midday Update 1-16-18
An update on local news and weather.
Fairlawn Mansion Celebrates Martin Pattison, Begins Garden Talks
DULUTH, Minn. - This week a celebration in the Twin Ports is honoring a man with a major impact on the area. Wednesday, January 17 would be Martin Pattison's 177th birthday. Superior…
Gov. Dayton Releases Bonding Bill Proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A new public works bonding proposal has been issued by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. The bill calls for $1.5 billion to be spent on a variety of projects throughout…
Duluth Celebrates the Season with New Winter-Themed Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is celebrating the season with a brand new winter-themed event. Cold Front February will last throughout the month, but the first weekend, February 1-4,…
Morning Update 1-16-18
An update on local news and weather.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Yellow Bike Coffee
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- It’s no secret that the closer you get to Hermantown and the Miller Hill Mall, the more you see big box stores and chain restaurants. One coffee…
BoomTown Opens Only Commercial Brewery on the Iron Range
HIBBING, Minn. - For the first time in many years, beer is being brewed on Minnesota's Iron Range. BoomTown WoodFire opened in Eveleth back in 2015 offering what the owners call "comfort…
Duluthians Get 'A Taste of France'
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians got a taste of France tonight at Zeitgeist in Downtown Duluth. A french meal was served with gouda stuffed dates, potatoes in sauce, and chocolate mousse. After…
Soap Making with Market Day Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been nearly one year since Market Day Duluth was started as a pop-up shop in Downtown Duluth. Now the owners are helping hundreds of people every year to…
Jersey Sales Spike After Vikings Win
DULUTH, Minn. - Local sports retailers are seeing a spike in sales. The staff at Pro Image at the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth say customers were coming in right away…
Northland Foundation Grants Help Fund After School Programs
DULUTH, Minn.- After–school programs and in–school enrichment across Northeastern Minnesota are receiving funding from the Northland Foundation. One of the largest grants is going to CHUM, totaling $50,000. Overall the Northland Foundation is…
Soo Locks Close for Winter, Allowing Maintenance Work
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.-The Great Lakes navigational locks at Sault Ste. Marie closed for the winter season today, enabling the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to handle a variety of maintenance projects. The Soo Locks are located on the St.…
Shots Allegedly Fired During Domestic Disturbance in Sawyer County Saturday
LENROOT TOWNSHIP, Wis.-A 39-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly firing shots during a domestic disturbance in Lenroot, Wis. The incident happened at about 1 a.m. at a residence on Valley Road. A 40-year-old female victim was located…
Minnesota Waters Deal With Excess Chloride From Road Salt
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Fifty Minnesota lakes and streams are on the state's impaired waters list because of too much chloride. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the chloride is mainly from road salt. Excess chloride can damage aquatic life reproduction, corrode infrastructure…
Midday Update 1-15-18
An update on local news and weather.
Minnesota State Fair to See Improvements
MINNEAPOLIS-The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is getting $11.1 million in improvements for the 2018 fair. More than $7 million will be used for capital work while another $4 million will go to maintenance projects - all the money was approved by…
Minnesota Sees Rise in Sugar Beet Crops; Wisconsin Potato Production Up
MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota farmers produced slightly smaller corn and soybean crops last year than in 2016, but they produced a record sugar beet crop. The Agriculture Department reports Minnesota's sugar beet crop at 12.5 million tons, up slightly from the previous record…
Saturday Morning Races Aim to Keep Kids Active
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon may be six months away, but that isn't stopping some events from starting up to prepare for the big day. The Young Athletes Foundation is offering free…
Duluth March and Rally to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
DULUTH, Minn. - In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some Northlanders are taking to the streets to respect the Civil Rights leader. This morning, a march and rally…
Morning Update 1-15-18
An update on local news and weather.
Northern Lights Team Hosts Ultimate Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Northern Lights Ultimate Frisbee team hosts the Martin Luther King Jr. indoor tournament this weekend, the event is a tradition going on since…
How to Become a Curling Umpire
DULUTH, Minn.-- Two national championship curling tournaments are coming to Duluth. Preparations are underway for the big event. This weekend volunteers are being trained to be a curling…
