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Beargrease Begins at End of Month

DULUTH, Minn.-We are only three weeks away from the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, as trails look to be in good condition. Right now there are 10 racers signed up for the…

Warmer Weather Sends People Outdoors

DULUTH, Minn.- With temperatures around 50 degrees warmer than the recent deep freeze people were out soaking in the sunshine especially on the Lakewalk in Duluth. "Taking the walk along the lakeshore here was just a little…

$50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at ICO in Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. - Someone who purchased a Powerball in Duluth is about to get a little richer. The Minnesota Lottery has announced that a winning lottery ticket of $50,000 for the latest Powerball drawing on Jan. 6 was sold at…

End of Protection for Salvadorans Fills Families with Dread

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to end special protections for nearly 200,0000 Salvadoran immigrants filled many Salvadoran families with anxiety dread Monday, raising the possibility that they will be forced to abandon their roots in the U.S. and…

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Warns of Phone Scam

DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office would like to inform citizens of a current phone scam. The Sheriff's Office has received multiple, recent reports of callers posing as law enforcement telling parties that they "have missed federal…

Whooping Cough Reported in Grand Rapids School

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-A case of whooping cough has been reported in Grand Rapids Schools. A representative from the Minnesota Department of Health said they are concerned about an outbreak in that region right now. They said the symptoms are whooping…

Xcel Energy Plans Solar Garden in Ashland

ASHLAND, Wis. - Xcel Energy has announced plans to develop a third, one megawatt solar garden in Ashland. The garden will be part of Solar*Connect Community, Wisconsin largest community solar garden program. If enough customer interest is demonstrated, the garden…

Apostle Islands Ice Caves Not Open Yet

APOSTLE ISLANDS, Wis.-The ice caves on the Apostle Islands are still not open yet, but they could be opening at the end of January. Staff have been checking the ice lately and say it's too unstable right now to visit…

Osmek Says His Governor Campaign is Over

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republican David Osmek says he's ending his campaign for governor. Osmek, a state senator from Mound, says he decided to drop out after discussing prospects with family and supporters over the holidays. Osmek finished fifth…

Wisconsin Sees Decline in Dairy Farms

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin is seeing a decline in the number of dairy farms despite increasing milk production as commercial farms expand. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that numbers from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection show…

Storyteller Teaches Ojibwe Culture

DULUTH, Minn. - An Ojibwe storyteller from the LCO reservation near Hayward told traditional stories of his people at the American Indian Community Housing Organization in Duluth. Mike Sullivan learned the tales…

Skating with the UMD Bulldogs

DULUTH, Minn.-Sunday AMS Oil Arena was full of little hockey players. It's a great day to be a UMD Bulldog, the UMD Women's Hockey team hosted an open skate Sunday…

Norshor Theatre Wrapping Up Renovations

DULUTH, Minn.--  The countdown is on for the revival of downtown Duluth's historic Norshor Theatre. In less than a month the stage will be lit and the arts and entertainment will…

Four Renters Displaced After Duplex Fire

DULUTH, Minn. - Four renters are without a home after the duplex they were living in went up in flames. It happened Sunday morning at 3105 Restormel Street. When crews arrived, the fire was in full force. Everybody got out…

Minnesota May See Smoky Skies Due To Western Wildfires

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota could see a repeat of smoky skies next summer as huge fires continue in the western United States. Daniel Dix is an air quality meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He tells Minnesota…

Suds for Shelter Hosts Final Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn.-- This winter season breweries around the Northland are teaming up to raise money for Habitat for Humanity during Suds for Shelter. The last fundraiser is at Minnesota's oldest brewery the…

Banff Film Festive Shown in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- The Banff Mountain Film Festival kicked-off night at the DECC in Duluth, but it's not too late to catch the films. The film festival highlights short films of…

Saturday Morning at the Races Kicks-off

DULUTH, Minn.-- Friday was a day for the races over at the college of St. Scholastica. Kids of all ages took part in the first Saturday Morning at the Races…

Spirit Mountain Hosts USSA Race

DULUTH, Minn.- The sun was shining at Spirit Mountain as the USSA held the Minnesota/Planet Cup on Saturday. Around 360 racers headed down the slopes participating in timed and un-timed races.…

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