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Proctor Hockey Arena Set To Open This Summer
PROCTOR, Minn. - This July Proctor will have a brand new hockey arena and event center. The decking is finished and the final layers of the roof are going up. Once…
Superior YMCA Opens Doors During Sub-Zero Temps
Superior, Wis. - The Superior Douglas County Family YMCA now offers their facility as a warming center. The Y will be open for use as a warming station from 6am-noon on days the weather dips below 0° or the wind…
Damiano Center Connecting Those In Need With Free Resources
DULUTH, Minn. -The Damiano Center in Duluth offered a one stop shop to help people in need. Several service providers were on hand to provide free help for homeless or low income…
Steel Workers Union Enters Into Agreement With Mesabi Metallics
NASHWAUK, Minn.-The United Steelworkers union has announced that they have entered into an agreement with Mesabi Metallics at the company’s Nashwauk taconite mining and processing site, which is still being built. The agreement will allow the USW to organize the…
Fitger's Frozen Fundraiser Tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn.-Fitger’s will be hosting the annual Frozen Fundraiser for Animal Allies tomorrow (Friday). The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third floor of the Fitger's complex in the August Fitger Room. It will feature local beers…
Ice Racing to Bring Ice to Life at Annual Ice Festival
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This weekend the ice will come alive on Barker's Island in Superior as the Midwest Ice Racing Association riders compete. This is part of the Lake Superior Ice Festival…
Vegetable Risotto with Catering By Bellisio's
DULUTH, Minn. – During the winter months, a savory dish is always a great dinner choice. Bellisio’s in Canal Park offers many meals that fit that bill. For this week’s Cooking Connection,…
Minnesota Agencies Report Few Hate Crimes
MINNEAPOLIS-A newspaper examination of last year's hate crime reports in Minnesota found several high profile incidents missing. The Star Tribune's study found no mention of last summer's Bloomington mosque bombing. A November FBI report found that nearly two-thirds of the…
Minnesota Governor Pays $6k for Home State Super Bowl Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's governor has forked over $6,000 for a ticket to his own state's Super Bowl game. Gov. Mark Dayton expressed regret Wednesday that the Minnesota Vikings won't play the Feb. 4 game in Minneapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles beat…
State Tackling Backlog of Elder Abuse Cases
ST. PAUL, Minn.-State regulators have outlined a plan for speeding up investigations of elder abuse and reducing Minnesota's backlog of unresolved cases. Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper told a state Senate committee on Wednesday that a team of state officials…
Morning Update 1-25-18
An update on local news and weather.
Former 'Chicken Spur' Showing Signs of Demolition
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The former longtime home of the Chicken Spur gas station in Superior is showing signs of demolition. Superior city planner Jason Serck said Wednesday the owners of the property are…
'Visit Duluth' Launches Minneapolis Marketing Campaign Ahead Of Super Bowl
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth's convention and visitor’s bureau – Visit Duluth – has all eyes on the upcoming Super Bowl in Minneapolis and the thousands of visitors…
UMD College Republicans Host Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth's College Republicans held a fundraiser at Glensheen Mansion. The UMD College Republicans met with gubernatorial candidates at the event is a fundraiser. The group is attending…
Duluth Public Library Rewarding Reading
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Library is giving away prizes to promote reading. Now until February 24th if you attend a class held at the library, you could win a prize. Wednesday the…
Champ, UMD Hockey Players Visit Children's Hospital
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids in the Essentia Health Children's Hospital got some special visitors today. UMD mascot Champ and some of the UMD Men's Hockey players stopped in kids' hospital rooms,…
Public Comments on Barker's Island Plans
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The city of superior focused in on the future restoration of Barker's Island Beach during a public meeting. The city held the public meeting to share preliminary engineering concepts for…
Hartley Nature Center Expanding
DULUTH, Minn. - Some big changes are coming to the Hartley Nature Center building in Duluth. As visitors and students continue to come through the doors, the center is trying to keep…
Law Enforcement Get Special Training at Juvenile Officer's Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - Since 1955 the Minnesota Juvenile Officer's Association has provided members of law enforcement special safety training. This training is designed to help with situations involving young people. Members…
Gov. Walker Delivers State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker laid out his priorities for the coming year at his eighth state of the state address Wednesday. He also looked back on 2017…
Lake Superior Ice Festival Happening This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Ice Festival is coming this weekend to Barker's Island in Superior. This year's festival will include a "kids zone" with craft activities and ice princesses…
Fit Families Program Challenges People to Drink More Water
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Fit Families program is encouraging families to drink more water this month. It's the first of the program's wellness challenges this year. They say water…
Lake Superior Water Level Nears Record High
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior water levels hit near record highs last year. This year, experts predict the lake levels could be just as high or higher. Lake Superior water…
Superior's Cooper Elementary School In Finishing Stages
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cooper Elementary School in Superior is expected to be open and ready for students to start classes in Sept. The project is well ahead of schedule. When finished it…
Over $300,000 in History Grants go to Minnesota Counties
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Historical Society announces 36 recipients of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants (up to $10,000 each), totaling $324,149 in 22 counties. A handful of the endowments landed right here in the Northland. Two of…
Former UMD Hockey Captain Leaves Lasting Impact
DULUTH, Minn- The middle of January 2018 comes with heavy hearts for the UMD hockey community. "He always had the biggest smile on his face, I'd say. He was just an awesome guy, he was positive, he would do anything…
