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Busy Holiday Travel in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- This added snowfall is a sure sign a white Christmas is upon us in just five days and with that countdown comes the busy holiday travel. At the Duluth International Airport…

Alligators Visit Great Lakes Aquarium

DULUTH, Minn.-Three juvenile alligators are taking over the Great Lakes Aquarium. They have been there for a week as part of loan program from a facility in Houston. One may think alligators are…

Vets Get Big Boost Today

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Homeless and low income veterans got an extra help today after 4,000 meals and 200 blankets were dropped off for them at the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center. The…

Wisconsin Gun Thief Sentenced to 14 Years

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man who stole a cache of firearms from a gun shop and sent a rambling anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. Joseph Jakubowski was sentenced…

WLSSD Treecycling Program Begins Dec. 21

DULUTH, Minn. - Western Lake Superior Sanitary District and partners have kicked off the annual Treecyling program. The program is to encourage area residents to recycle their fresh-cut…

Sen. Franken Will Officially Resign Jan. 2

WASHINGTON - Senator Al Franken's last day in the U.S. Senate will be January 2, 2018, according to his office. Senator Designate Tina Smith will be sworn in the following day on, Jan. 3. Franken made the announcement of his…

Study: Moose on Lake Superior Island are Shrinking

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Scientists studying the moose population on a national park in Lake Superior have discovered that the animal has been shrinking over the years. Minnesota Public Radio reports that Michigan Tech University scientists studied more than 660…

Congress Wraps Up Massive Tax Package, Headed to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans delivered an epic overhaul of U.S. tax laws to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, bringing generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans while providing smaller cuts for middle- and low-income families. In a…

Fire Deaths on Rise in Minnesota

MINNESOTA-Fire deaths are on the rise in Minnesota this year. Fifty–six people have died this year in fires, which is a 30 percent increase from last year. State fire officials are reminding the public that the holidays are an especially…

Altec Adding 100 Jobs in Duluth Location

DULUTH, Minn. –Altec Incorporated in Duluth is adding 100 jobs at its manufacturing facilities as they invest $8.45 million in an expansion there. Altec, which makes aerial lift trucks, is planning on purchasing new equipment and making other upgrades to…

Avoiding Pet Decorating Dangers this Season

DULUTH, Minn. - By now many folks are probably rocking around the Christmas tree, but did you know your holiday decorations could be a danger to some in the household? Michelle…

Busy Season for Candy Shops

Twin Ports - Candy lovers had the chance to splurge on their sweet tooth Tuesday. Tuesday, December 19 is National Hard Candy Day! The staff at Sweeden Sweets…

Great Outdoors: Chester Bowl

Chester Bowl's winter fun has kicked off with fantastic conditions this past weekend. Last year, 5,000 hours of volunteering went into the setup and teaching kids the slopes. Here’s this…

Toyland Express Provides for Families in Need

DULUTH, Minn.-  The Salvation Army is helping put presents under the tree for nearly 2,300 Northland families this week. Families that are going through tough times met with the non-profit…

Mother: Slender Man Stabbing Victim Slept with Scissors

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - The mother of the Wisconsin girl who survived a stabbing by her classmates aiming to please the fictional horror character Slender Man says her daughter slept with scissors under her pillow after the attack. WISN-TV reports…

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