Special Report: Early Education
MINNESOTA - More than 20,000 of Minnesota's 4-year-olds are heading to preschool this year because of state funding. This has been great news for some rural Northland areas. However, it…
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Chef Opening 'Sound' Restaurant In Former 'Blind Pig' Space
DULUTH, Minn. - A new restaurant is transforming the inside of what used to be the Blind Pig and Tycoons in downtown Duluth’s Old City…
Northland Mayors Join Forces For Habitat For Humanity
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Several mayors from the Northland prove they're not afraid to get their hands dirty for a good cause. They came together to work on a Habitat for Humanity…
Local Businesses Highlighted at Woodland Block Party
DULUTH, Minn. - Local businesses showed off some of their best products tonight at the Woodland Block Party. The annual open house kicks off the holiday shopping season and gives people…
Duluth School Board Releases Numbers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School Board released its annual education report for the district. Parents, Teachers and Students were all on hand Thursday night. Among the report reading and math…
WITC Welcomes High School Students For Career Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Hundreds of area high school students had an opportunity to experience a college environment. Career day at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) gave about 450 high school students a chance…
A Local Woman Advocates For A Veterans Treatment Court In Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A local woman's goal is to keep Veterans with mental health issues out of the traditional justice system through a Veterans Treatment Court in Douglas County. Adelia Kindstrand lives…
Wisconsin Legislature Sends Hemp Farming Bill to Walker
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin would join a majority of other states in allowing the farming of industrial hemp under a bill sent to Gov. Scott Walker. The Wisconsin Assembly passed the bill unanimously Thursday. It cleared the Senate unanimously…
Skis, Suds and Slices for a Good Cause
DULUTH, Minn. - The Chester Bowl Improvement Club in Duluth is inviting all Northlanders to the annual Skis, Suds and Slices event Friday evening. This is the 10th annual fundraiser with…
Duluth Hosts Turkey Bowl on Ice Skating Party
DULUTH, Minn. - The public is invited to the free Turkey Bowl on Ice event at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. The event includes free ice skating party and family-fun activities. Turkey Bowling on Ice will take place on Wednesday,…
UPDATE: Teen Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Odanah Identified
ODANAH, Wis. - The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has confirmed that a teenage boy was shot and killed Wednesday in an officer involved shooting, according to…
Kindle with Your Kale? Amazon to Open Shops in Whole Foods
NEW YORK (AP) — You may see more of Amazon inside Whole Foods soon: The online retailer, which has already been selling its voice-activated Echos at Whole Foods, will start to sell Kindles, Fire tablets…
3 Arrested After Heroin and Cocaine Trafficking Investigation in Sawyer County
TOWNSHIP OF COUDERAY, Wis. (AP) - On Monday, Nov. 6 several agencies in Sawyer County executed a search warrant at 12329W County Highway N in the Township of Couderay, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office. Sawyer County Deputies and…
Foxconn Looks Forward to Wisconsin Plant After Contract
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Foxconn Technology Group officials say they look forward to building a plant in Mount Pleasant after the state's economic development board signed off on a contract handing the company up to $3 billion in incentives. The…
Nearly 200 Craft Vendors to fill DECC this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, the Junior League of Duluth is hoping Northlanders get in the holiday spirit because they're hosting the region's largest arts and crafts show. The Festival of…
Cooking Connection: Tortellini Aglio e Olio
DULUTH, Minn. - With one of the best views of the Twin Ports, JJ Astor is working to also produce the tastiest food. Newly hired Food and Beverage Director, Bob Boyd, was…
University of Wisconsin Regents to Vote on Merging Campuses
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to approve a plan to merge the system's two-year schools with its four-year campuses. The regents are scheduled to vote on the proposal at UW-Madison Thursday afternoon. The…
Catholic Diocese of Duluth Reaches $9 Million Settlement in Sexual Abuse Case
DULUTH, Minn.-The Diocese of Duluth's multiple insurers have reached a settlement in a bankruptcy case that stems from clergy sexual abuse. Their insurer, Catholic Mutual, will give $8,950,000 toward the case. If…
Gov. Dayton Calls for Minnesota Senator to Resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says a state senator accused of sexual harassment should resign. State Sen. Dan Schoen is accused of behavior ranging from unwanted attention to women…
Veteran Unemployment Rates Fall to Record Low in October
(FOX NEWS) - The unemployment rate for military veterans in October reached a low of just 2.7 percent, continuing a long-term downward trend in unemployment among members of the U.S. Armed Services. Mirroring October's overall drop in unemployment, the Bureau…
Coats for Kids Helps Twin Ports Residents in Need
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It's getting chillier in the Northland, but thanks to one local organization Twin Ports residents in need have access to winter gear. The Superior Salvation Army is hosting Coats…
Boardwalk Segment of Lakewalk Closed by Fitger's
DULUTH, Minn.-The boardwalk segment of the Lakewalk Trail by the Fitger's complex will be closed due to damage caused by a recent storm. Barricades are in front of the boardwalk section and the public is asked to avoid it for…
Gov. Walker Running for Third Term
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Governor Scott Walker and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch laid out their campaign visions Wednesday in the Northland. The main goal is to keep Wisconsin moving forward. The Governor…
Duluth Train Depot Celebrates 125 Years
DULUTH, Minn- The Duluth Train Depot celebrated another milestone Wednesday. Many came out to the celebration marking 125 years in existence. The Depot along with the St. Louis county heritage and arts…
Healthy Duluth Ideas Fest
DULUTH, Minn- 4 local organizations competed Wednesday night for their share of a $10,000 prize. The night marks the 3rd annual Healthy Duluth Ideas Fest. Hosted by Zeitgeist, the Fest celebrates work…
Monthly Sobriety Dinner Helps Addicts in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A monthly sobriety dinner in Duluth helps addicts connect with the community. Natives Against Heroin puts on the event. Food and drinks are provided for attendees to feel like…
Saint Scholastica Hosts Health Career Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - A health career fair was held Wednesday at the College of Saint Scholastica. Thirty employers from across the region including St. Luke's, Essentia, and the Mayo Clinic met…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kicks off With Kettle Karnival
DULUTH, Minn. - The Salvation Army kicked off their holiday Red Kettle Campaign tonight. They held their annual Red Kettle Karnival at Bentleyville in Bayfront Park. Guests could bring a canned…
Longtime Duluth School Board Members Lose Their Seats
Duluth, Minn. -The votes are counted and the results from last night's election in Duluth came as a shock for some, as multiple School Board and Council seats were on the…
