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Local Business Mining Cryptocurrency

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - There has been a lot of talk about bitcoin and other cryptocurrency recently. Now, there's a business in the Northland where that currency is mined and released into the…

Flu Season Affecting Many in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- Have you been feeling under the weather lately? Doctors say this flu season could be shaping out to be worse than last years. Medical professionals say you don't need to…

Senator Tina Smith Visits the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- Friday night Senator Tina Smith made her first big public appearance, meeting Northlanders in Duluth. Senator Smith spoke with Northlanders at Hoops Brewery, on what she hopes to tackle…

Local Investing Expert Sees Future Dip in Market

DULUTH, Minn.-The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed out at 25,000 yesterday, the first time that’s ever happened. That begs the question if Northlander's should start investing more. One local financial advisor said you…

FX CEO Says No Sexual Misconduct by Louis C.K. While at Company

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — FX Networks CEO John Landgraf says an investigation into sexual misconduct by Louis C.K. found nothing involving his work for the company over the past eight years. The investigation followed a published report of misbehavior, Landgraf…

Mother of Murdered Girls Confronts Suspected Killer on His Death Bed

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - A mother from St. Cloud whose two daughters were mysteriously murdered in 1974 now believes she knows who killed them. The two girls, 15-year-old Mary Reker and her 12-year-old sister Susie, disappeared while out shopping for school supplies on Labor…

Minnesota Releases Critical Draft Permit for PolyMet

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A contentious copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has taken another step forward with state regulators releasing a crucial draft permit for public comment. PolyMet Executive Vice President Brad Moore calls Friday's release "a major milestone for the…

4 Women Accuse Filmmaker Paul Haggis of Sexual Misconduct

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil lawsuit charging Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis with raping a publicist has prompted three additional women to come forward with their own sexual misconduct accusations, including another publicist who says he forced her to perform…

Multiple Events Happening on North Shore This Weekend

COOK COUNTY, Minn.-It may be a little chilly out, but that’s not going to stop bicyclists and dog sledders from hitting the trails this weekend on the North Shore. The Norpine Fat Bike Classic starts at 8 a.m. tomorrow at…

Mayor Larson Announces Community Listening Sessions for 2018

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will be continuing her annual outreach to Duluth residents through City Hall in the City Community Listening sessions held throughout Duluth. City staff will also be in attendance representing Public Works, Parks, Public…

Minnesota Releases Crucial Draft Permit for Disputed Mine

MINNEAPOLIS-A contentious copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has taken another step forward with state regulators releasing a crucial draft permit for public comment. PolyMet Executive Vice President Brad Moore calls Friday's release "a major milestone for the project'' after more…

Cold Temperatures Causing Shipping Delays

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Port normally sees cold temperatures like these in January, but officials say it's the most ice on the lake at this time of year since about 2001.…

Competitive Dancers Prepare for Competition Season

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Dance students at Sterling Silver studio are getting ready for the competition season. The studio held a make-up workshop, teaching competitive dance students how to get in full costume for…

Working in Winter Conditions

DULUTH, Minn.-- This winter has been extremely cold so far in the Northland. While some are bundling up avoiding the outdoors others braving chilly temperatures at work. “It’s a battle…

Cancer Screening Could Benefit Your Health

DULUTH, Minn. - It’s a procedure many of us may never think about until it’s too late. Cancer screening can be beneficial to your health, but local medical experts also say it’s…

Two New Police Officers in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Two new police officers have been sworn in by the Superior Police Department. One of the new officers is from Superior, and before working for the police there, he was…

Duluth Designated Baby Friendly City

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth has been named the fittest city and the least stressful city in the past and now one more title can be added to that list. Mayor Emily Larson was…

New Art Show Opens Tomorrow

DULUTH, Minn.-A new art show begins tomorrow at the old Washington Gallery on Lake Avenue. The event will feature a group of 10 local artists who have been working together…

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