UMD Hosts 24th Annual Undergraduate Research & Artistic Showcase
DULUTH, Minn. - After months and long hours of research more than 40 University of Minnesota of Duluth students had their projects on display. It's all a part of the 24th…
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State Legislators Visit Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn. - Students at Lake Superior College in Duluth want to bring politicians to a local level, so they hosted A Know Your Legislators forum today. It's the first time…
Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Coleman Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-The governor’s race is heating up in Minnesota as candidates are beginning to make their way to the Northland. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman stopped by the Lyric Restaurant in…
Helpful Hands Prepare for 'A Glensheen Christmas'
DULUTH, Minn. - A crew of roughly 20 students and staff are working to deck the halls of the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth this week. When touring through "A Glensheen Christmas," guests will…
Christmas Charity Drive Gives Gifts to Third World Countries
DULUTH, Minn. -- One church in Duluth is spreading the love for the holiday season. Mount of Olives Baptist Church is a collection site for “Operation Christmas Child.” It’s a nationwide effort…
FBI Statistics Show Hate Crimes Rise in Minnesota in 2016
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Hate crimes in Minnesota rose for the second straight year in 2016, with the bulk of crimes motivated by the victim's race or ethnicity. Crimes were also committed against victims because of their religion or sexual orientation.…
Suspect Charged For His Alleged Role in the Shooting Death of Cass Lake Woman
UPDATE: The Cass County Attorney's Office has announced the the 24-year-old male, who has been identified as Brandon Joseph Roy has been charged for his alleged role in the death of a 25-year-old Cass Lake woman. …
Walker Udderly Uninterested in Ending 'America's Dairyland'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker thinks the push to replace "America's Dairyland" on Wisconsin's license plates is udderly ridiculous. So he's putting the idea out to the pasture. Walker told a farm reporter in an interview Tuesday that…
Consumer Safety Group Unveils Its 'Worst Toys' List
BOSTON (AP) - Fidget spinners, a plastic Wonder Woman battle sword and a remote-controlled Spider-Man drone are among the toys topping a consumer safety group's annual list of worst toys for the holiday. World Against…
St. Cloud PD: 3-Year-Old Boy Shot Self with Negligently-Stored Gun
UPDATE: William Deandre Dickerson, 28, was arrested in Miles City, Montana during a traffic stop, according to a FOX 9 report. Dickerson is being held in custody in Montana pending extradition to Minnesota. ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - Police in St.…
Fond du Lac Gets $2.1 Million for Broadband
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn.-The Fond du Lac band will be getting a $2.1 million grant from the federal government for broadband infrastructure. That announcement was made today by Sen. Al Franken and Rep. Rick Nolan of Minnesota. The goal…
Minnesota Corn, Soybean Farmers See Slight Production Dip
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Profits are expected to remain steady for Minnesota corn and soybean farmers despite a slight production dip in 2017. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the state's corn production will be 1.45 billion bushels, a 6…
Utility Work to Close Central Ave in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is informing the public that Central Avenue in West Duluth will be closed for two days for a utility project. A contractor will be installing a new fire service water line to a…
Head On Collision Leaves One With Life-Threatening Injuries
GREENWAY TWP, Minn. - The Minnesota State Patrol has reported that a Deer River woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision on Highway 169 in Greenway Township. According to State Patrol, just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, a Chevy…
Wisconsin Christmas Tree Coming from Town of Emery
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Christmas tree that will be on display in the Wisconsin state Capitol this year is coming form the Town of Emery, about 220 miles north of Madison. Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that the 40-foot…
Feds Head to Court to Seek Dismissal of Twin Metals Lawsuit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Government lawyers go to federal court Tuesday to seek dismissal of a lawsuit by developers of the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine who are seeking to regain their mineral rights leases. The Obama administration last…
St. Louis County to File Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board unanimously passed a resolution today to start litigation against pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers and distributors. "Three primary manufacturers and three primary distributors are responsible…
Christmas by the Lake XI to be Released Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn. - For months local and homegrown musicians have been working to produce a Christmas album that spreads cheer and supports aspiring artists. All of this work is for…
Spirit of Duluth Dinner and Film Series hosts A Taste of Russia
DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders had the chance to enjoy a taste of another culture at the Zeitgeist Arts Building on Monday. The Spirit of Duluth Dinner and Film…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Hemlocks Leatherworks
DULUTH, Minn. - A business in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District makes custom built shoes and other leather goods for people across the Northland. In this week's Knowing Your Neighbors, we…
Newer, bigger coffee roaster arrives at Duluth Coffee Company
DULUTH, Minn. - It was an exciting day for Duluth Coffee Company on Monday. A custom built coffee roaster arrived at the Duluth Coffee Company's new second location…
UWS Faculty Hold Teach In
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Superior are holding a teach in on Monday and Tuesday to protest the University's recent decision to suspend 25 academic programs. The teach…
Property Owners Patching-Up after Winter Storm
ASHLAND, Wis.- Weather in the Northland has been relatively calm recently, but some Northlanders are still trying to catch–up after the impacts of the season's first big storm. The furious storm that…
Local Women's Organization Making Community Impact for Nearly 100 Years
DULUTH, Minn. - An organization in Duluth has been giving back to the community for nearly 100 years. The Junior League of Duluth is celebrating 96 years in December. The national organization…
Duluth Superior Community Foundation Seeks to Close Opportunity Gap for Children
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Community members in Superior gathered on Monday to talk about the opportunity gap that underprivileged children face in the Twin Ports. The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hosted the…
New Escape Room Coming to Zero Hour
DULUTH, Minn. - A brand new escape room experience is coming to Zero Hour Escape Rooms. Enchanted Forest: A Fairytale Adventure is the new family friendly game. Players will figure out…
Wizard of Oz Auditions Bringing Play To Life
DULUTH, Minn- The cast is beginning to come together for one of the most renounced plays to hit the stage, the Wizard of Oz! For the first time in 20 years…
MnDOT Discusses Plans for Can of Worms Overhaul
DULUTH, Minn- The Minnesota Department of Transportation continues to push forward with a future overhaul of what's commonly known as the "can of worms" interchange in Duluth. The update comes after…
Downtown Duluth Businesses Compete In Holiday Window Display Contest
DULUTH, Minn. - A big competition is underway in downtown Duluth. The goal is to find which business has the best holiday window display. Twenty-four downtown businesses will participate in the…
