Garrett Carr Ice Fishing Tournament Brings Superior Community Together
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Garrett Carr Ice Fishing Tournament has brought the Superior community together for the past six years to honor a man whose life was lost in…
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Vote On Flavored Tobacco Ordinance Expected By Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - The issues with the restriction on the sale of flavored tobacco products inside Northland convenient stores isn't going away anytime soon. Several local retailers are standing united and are…
Rep. Nolan Retirement Announcement Surprises Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota's 8th District Congressional Representative Rick Nolan announced he's retiring at the end of his term and will not be a candidate for re-election. Rep. Rick Nolan has spent 16 years…
Investigation Continues in Hibbing Fire That Killed Four in December
HIBBING, Minn.-The investigation continued today for the Hibbing fire that killed four people, including two children, Dec. 26. More than 20 people, including the Hibbing Fire Marshal, private fire investigators, electrical engineers, and fire protection engineers, descended upon the home…
One Taken by Helicopter After Snowmobile Crash North of Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn.-A 76-year-old man from Grand Rapids has non-life threatening injuries after a snowmobile accident in rural Virginia today. Multiple rescue crews responded to the scene at 3 p.m. to the single snowmobile accident on Laurentian Snowmobile Trail, about three…
Police Believe They Have Found Vehicle of Missing Grand Rapids Woman
BABBITT, Minn.-Police believe they have found the vehicle for a woman who went missing from her Grand Rapids apartment the first week of January. Thirty-year-old Tawhna Pringle's vehicle may have been found south of Babbitt, according to police. The investigation…
Vanilla Bean Opens New Restaurant in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Vanilla Bean has opened a new spot in Duluth. The mainstay in Two Harbors has been around for about 20 years, and the new owners thought now is a good…
Foster Parents Wanted in St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County is in need of foster parents. Today a workshop at the Government Services Center was held where Northlander’s could learn all about the process. The main goal is…
Superior Ice Cream Maker Expanding
SUPERIOR, Wis.-You will soon have a new spot to get your sweet tooth fix. This summer Love Creamery in the Superior incubator, will be opening a brick and mortar shop in…
Other Candidates Considering Running for Nolan's Seat
DULUTH, Minn.-With Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL) announcing he will be retiring from office at the end of his term, some more possible candidates have come forward. Pete Stauber has already announced he is vying for the GOP ticket, but a…
Longtime Duluth Radio Host Passes Away
DULUTH, Minn. - For 26 years John Bushey has been on the KUMD airwaves, but last week he recorded his final show. Bushey passed away last night after a battle with cancer.…
Chicago Gearing Up for More Rounds of Snow
CHICAGO- Chicago officials say about 6 to 7 inches of snow has fallen on the city and they're gearing up for three more waves through the weekend. Mayor Rahm Emanuel said at a Friday morning news conference that the city,…
Proctor Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison on Attempted Murder Charge
PROCTOR, Minn.-Forty-one-old Rusty Kallis of Proctor was sentenced today to 16 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder. Kallis was accused of trying to shoot his live-in girlfriend back in 2016. During the incident, police said he fired numerous rounds…
Fishing Contest Prize Winners Cleared in Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn.-Organizers of a Minnesota ice fishing tournament says an investigation into possible fraud has cleared three Ohio men who won prizes, including a pickup truck. The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza says the three family members have passed lie…
St. Louis County Gets AA+ Credit Rating
DULUTH, Minn.-Standard and Poor's Ratings Service has reaffirmed St. Louis County's AA+ credit rating. "This is good news for St. Louis County and its tax payers as it comes just days before a large planned sale of $28 million of general obligation…
St. Luke's Doctors Help Patients Deal Impact of Cancer Treatment
DULUTH, Minn. - This month, doctors from St. Luke's Hospital are working together to help those who have gone through cancer treatment. Stacy Sandberg, the Clinic Manager for St. Luke's Regional Cancer…
Keeping Your Body Healthy in Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - For this week's Active Adventures we spoke with Annita Winkels, DPT of In Motion Therapy. Winkels gave advice for staying healthy while out in extremely cold weather. In Motion…
Midday Update 2-9-18
An update on local news and weather.
House Fire Sends Resident to Hospital
MEADOWLANDS, Minn. - Friday morning, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office received a call about a house fire. The call came in at 5:05 a.m., and the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 10200 block of Dart…
Morning Update 2-9-18
An update on local news and weather.
Congressman Rick Nolan to Retire After Current Term
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan has announced he will be retiring at the end of his term. Rep. Nolan made the announcement through a letter to the press Friday morning. Nolan has represented Minnesota's 8th Congressional District since 2013.…
Trump signs budget deal, government reopens
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosts spending and swells the federal deficit, ending a brief federal government shutdown that happened while most Americans were sleeping and most government offices…
2018 Black Woods Blizzard Tour Looks to Surpass One Million Dollars
PROCTOR, Minn. - Over 200 snowmobile riders and dozens of volunteers are warmed up Thursday evening at Fortune Bay Resort in Tower, Minnesota. The 19th Annual Black Woods…
Final Polymet Project Public Meeting Held
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of people packed the DECC for the final public input meeting on Polymet's proposed copper nickel mine near Babbit. The police presence was ramped up, before anyone even entered…
