Businesses Booming During MEA Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.- It's officially MEA weekend, the Northland is full of many families enjoying a getaway from school. Families are taking in a lot of popular Duluth attractions. One busy spot…
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Sick Time Recommendations Brought Forth For Duluth Employers
DULUTH, Minn.-A task force created by the Duluth City Council that's looking into whether employers should require sick time for its employees, has come up with some recommendations for the council…
Northshore Mining to Get Big Money for New Facility
SILVER BAY, Minn.-Northshore Mining will be getting a huge upgrade in the near future. A spokeswoman for Cleveland-Cliffs said they will invest $75 million dollars into the plant, so it can produce…
Spooktacular Tomorrow in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Get ready to be scared tomorrow in Superior. Spooktacular is coming back again with all the festivities kicking off with a Halloween Parade at 11 a.m. on Broadway featuring floats, dancers,…
First Phase of Belknap Project Nearing Completion
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Businesses along Belknap street are breathing a sigh of relief today. That's because the first phase of a road construction project there is nearing completion. The section from Banks…
Local Lake Levels Rising
DULUTH, Minn.-Due to some heavy rains this summer, the depth of Lake Superior is on a whole new level. The lake was about 600 feet above sea level in September and…
Lincoln Park Businesses Welcome Duluth Pottery
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lincoln Park neighborhood in Duluth is continuing to expand with the growth of locally owned Duluth Pottery. Owner Karin Kraemer has been creating works of art in…
Man Facing Drug and Child Neglect Charges
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force arrested a 27-year-old man, identified as Datione Benjamin Warren, of Duluth, on Tuesday, Oct. 17 for probable cause charges of 2nd Degree Sale of a Controlled Substance,…
Budget Deficit Hits $666B, an $80B Spike for the Year
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal budget deficit rose to $666 billion in the just-completed fiscal year, a spike that comes as Republicans are moving to draft a tax code rewrite that promises to add up to $15 trillion to the…
Woman Airlifted for Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Just after 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, Sawyer County Deputies and other agencies responded to the report of a 76-year-old female with a self-inflicted gunshot wound nearly Seeley. First responders arrived to find the woman alive,…
Trump Drawing of Empire State Building Sells for $16,000
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A sketch of the Empire State Building drawn by President Donald Trump has sold at auction for $16,000. Julien's Auctions says the 12 inch by 9 inch black…
Woman Found on Fire Identified, Police Continue to Seek Witnesses
DULUTH, Minn. - Just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, the Duluth Police Department responded to the call of a woman on fire at 11501 Highway 23. Responding officers located…
Superior Spooktacular Features Fun for Entire Family
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This weekend Northlanders will be filling Superior to get in on some spooky fun for the whole family. The Superior Spooktacular will be on Saturday, October 21. This one-day…
Local Expert Gives Tips for Staying Warm and Healthy While Bicycling in Cool Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn. - As the temperatures begin to cool down during the Fall, outdoor athletes adjust their gear to stay healthy and safe. One group that needs to make gear changes is…
125 Years in Prison for Trucker Who Assaulted Children
OCONTO, Wis. (WLUK) - An Oconto County trucker was sentenced Thursday to 125 years in prison for sexually assaulting five children and possession of child pornography. Prosecutors say Rodney Enneper, took five different children on trips in his truck. The…
ATV Operator Killed in Collision with Bear
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (AP) - Sheriff's deputies say an all-terrain vehicle driver is dead after hitting a bear in Lincoln County. Authorities say the 51-year-old man was operating an ATV on a county road near Tomahawk Thursday about 7;30 p.m. The…
DNR Urges Caution Burning Yard Debris, as Fire Danger is Elevated
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging caution while burning yard wast or leaf piles outdoors, as areas of northwestern and central Minnesota have elevated fire danger due to sparse rain, high winds, and lack of…
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet unveils new clinic
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Community Memorial Hospital is celebrating new ways to help patients. The Advanced Wound Clinic opened in September, and on Thursday, it hosted an open house for the…
Cancer researchers at Essentia Health share work with community
DULUTH, Minn. - Health professionals from Essentia Health hosted a gathering at Clyde Iron Works on Thursday to share with the public ways in which local researchers are studying cancer and…
Duluth Parks and Rec Hosting Free Skating Events
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation will offer open skating session during MEA break for students, as well as a Halloween Bash. Events…
Pumpkin Patch Train Ride Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-The train ride that takes you to a secret pumpkin patch, has begun in Duluth. The rides run through Sunday and lead to a patch of pumpkins railroad staff have been…
Canadian Consul General Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Canadian Consul General to Minneapolis is in Duluth talking with local leaders. The Consul is meeting with politicians and businesses about the important relationship between Canada and…
Northland Fall Colors From A Helicopter's Perspective & Tours
DULUTH, Minn - Flying High For Fall Colors! It's a busy time of year at Lake Superior Helicopters as many people head up in the sky to the fall colors. As…
RV Dealers Advise Early Winterization
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With winter right around the corner local RV dealers are advising campers to think ahead before Jack Frost potentially damages your equipment. The Service Department at Bullyan RV in…
Maple Hosts Tech Ed Inservice Day
MAPLE, Wis. - Manufacturing jobs were a hot topic in Maple today. Tech Ed Inservice Day was held at Northwestern High School, where business leaders came together to network with educational…
MNSure Offers Insurance Checkup
DULUTH, Minn. - Is your health insurance healthy? MNsure navigators are helping make sure your coverage is all set before enrollment. Next week the organization is hosting a health insurance checkup. Monday,…
