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Santa Hands Out Gifts at Benedictine Health Center
DULUTH, Minn. - Santa Claus was in town today giving out presents at the Benedictine Health Center. Santa's presents went to the residents of the center and a class of…
Christmas Lighting Challenge Winners Announced
DULUTH, Minn. - The winners were announced at Bentleyville for the Christmas Lighting Challenge Contest. Duluth, Superior, Cloquet, and Two Harbors each had a "Best Home" and "Best Business" winner. Families…
Northlanders Have An Option To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes
DULUTH, Minn. - Here in the Northland taxpayers are able to pay their 2018 taxes based on their truth and taxation that was mailed out in Nov. By paying these taxes early…
Local Homeless Shelters Packed Because of Cold Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.-With frigid temperatures due to hit the Northland this weekend, that means local homeless shelters will be packed. One of the leaders of CHUM said they are always busy, but especially…
Deputy Shot, Suspect Killed, in Shooting in Gilbert
GILBERT, Minn.-One person was killed today in an officer-involved shooting in Gilbert, while the deputy chasing after them is in the hospital with a gunshot wound. At about 1:15 p.m., a St.…
Superior Police Give Insight on having a Safe Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The holiday season is a busy time of year. Many Northlanders will be heading out of town to visit family. Capt. John Kiel with the Superior Police Department stopped…
Update in Ashland Officer-Involved Shooting
ASHLAND, Wis.-New details have emerged in an October officer-involved shooting in Ashland. According to authorities there, two officers confronted a 28-year-old man with what appeared to be a gun in his waistband. Police said they ordered him to raise his hands…
FIT4MOM Twin Ports Demonstrates Quick Workout for Busy Moms
DULUTH, Minn. - The holiday season is extremely busy for families and sometimes it can be easy to pass on a regular workout routine. One Northland mom, Lisa Filzen, says there are…
Feds Keep Proposed Minnesota Copper Mine Plan Alive
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Trump administration has resurrected an effort to build the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Last December, the Obama administration declined to renew the long-standing leases that the company needs for the underground mine it…
Reports of Shooting in Gilbert
GILBERT, Minn.-There has been a report of a shooting in Gilbert near Michigan Avenue. A heavy police presence is there. As of now, we don't know the extent of any injuries in the incident. A neighbor we spoke to said…
Head on Collision Kills One North of Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-One person was killed at 7 a.m. this morning in a head-on collision in Castle Danger, north of Two Harbors. The person is being described as a 39-year-old, according the Lake County Sheriff's Office, but their name hasn't…
$1.5 Trillion Tax Package Signed into Law
WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump has signed into law a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package. Trump touted the size of the tax cut, declaring to reporters in the Oval Office before he signed it Friday that "the numbers will speak.'' The president…
Morning Update 12-22-17
An update on local news and weather.
Minnesota AG's Office Says GOP Senate Leader Can't do Two Jobs
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota attorney general's office says Republican state Senate President Michelle Fischbach cannot legally keep her Senate seat when she becomes lieutenant governor. Solicitor General Alan Gilbert issued an opinion Thursday saying an 1898 decision by the Minnesota…
Stabbing on Grand Avenue Overnight Injures One
DULUTH, Minn.-A stabbing at 1:50 a.m. this morning on the 3700 block of Grand Avenue, left one man with non-life threatening injuries. When police arrived, they found an adult male with the stab wound. A juvenile suspect was arrested and…
Earth Rider Brewery Partners With Duluth Coffee Co. For Coffee-Infused Pale Ale
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is collaborating with Duluth Coffee Company to create a coffee-infused pale ale. Brewer Allyson Rolph says…
Grizzly's Canal Park To Become '310 Pub'
DULUTH, Minn. - After five years as Grizzly’s in Canal Park, the owners are shutting that business model down to open up a new pub in…
New Communication Tower Ensures Signal for Emergency Responders
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new communications tower will be built in the city of Superior, after to the approval from the state panel. The tower will be built near the intersection of Townline Road…
Make Every Child Smile Toy Drive
DULUTH, Minn.-- Four days until Christmas and Northlanders are busy shopping, the second annual Make Every Child Smile Toy Drive ensures all families can shop. The event is put together by a…
Local Experts Offer Travel Tips During Busy Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn.-With many of you expected to head out the door in the coming days to visit your holiday destination, one local group has some tips to avoid a lot of travel…
Salvation Army Still Needs $120,000 to Reach Fundraising Goal
DULUTH, Minn.-The Salvation Army needs your help to reach its Red Kettle goal. As of this morning, they have raised $180,000 of their $300,000 goal. Staff said this annual fundraiser is vital…
Rally Held Against Possible Changes in Emission Standards
DULUTH, Minn.-A proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to look into getting rid of some emission standards from cars, has ruffled some feathers locally. Today a rally was hosted by the Sierra…
Giving Tree Program Helping to Brighten the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn.-Being in the hospital at this time of the year can be tough, but this year some local elementary students tried to make that experience a little bit brighter. Students from…
Play Gym Provides Fun Space for Little Northlanders
DULUTH, Minn.- Parents looking to give their kids a space to play and meet others their age can now stop by one local spot. The Duluth Heights Community Center is hosting Play Gym,…
House Backs Temporary Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House narrowly passed a temporary spending bill to avert a government shutdown Thursday, doing the bare minimum in a sprint toward the holidays and punting disputes on immigration, health care and national security to next…
UN Denounces US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President…
MISSING: Dennis Jesh, of St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - The Minnesota BCA and St. Cloud VA Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 65-year-old veteran who was last…
