State of the Streets Forum Held in Lakeside
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is asking for a half percent sales tax increase to pay for road repairs across the city. Mayor Larson held a forum tonight…
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South Korean Delegation Learning "Duluth Model"
DULUTH, Minn. - A delegation from South Korea is in Duluth today to research the famed "Duluth Model" for ending domestic violence. The model connects government agencies with non-government organizations so…
Northlanders Purchasing Space Heaters for Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - It's now late October and that means winter is knocking on the door. Northlanders are preparing for the cold season by stopping into local shops and buying space…
County Needs Your Help to Fight Aquatic Invasive Species
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County needs your help to fight aquatic invasive species. The county was recently given a grant worth $711,000 to battle the problem. Right now they want the public’s input…
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Home Being Set on Foundation Falls
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Just before 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office responded to the call of three adult males injured and trapped under a small home that was being transferred onto a foundation. Several agencies responded…
Bloomington Man Among Those Killed in Somalia Bombing
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.-A 50-year-old Bloomington man is among the nearly 300 people killed following a powerful bomb blast in the capital city of Somalia. The Star Tribune reports Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow died in Saturday's explosion in Mogadishu. Jaylani Hussein is executive…
Walker Tells NFL Players to Stop Anthem Protests
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem. The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice…
Raw Sewage Contaminating Waters in Puerto Rico After Maria
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (AP) — Raw sewage is pouring into the rivers…
Family Says Death of Teen in NDSU Dorm Was of Natural Causes
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The parents of a Minnesota teenager found dead in a North Dakota State University dorm last month say he died of a heart problem. The parents of 17-year-old Devin Delaney say in a statement the medical…
Dayton OKs Reinsurance; MinnesotaCare Funding Still at Stake
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a federal waiver approving a new state program to lower health insurance premiums. The Democratic governor officially approved Minnesota's new reinsurance program Monday. State lawmakers devoted $549 million to lower…
Cold Weather Rule Protects Customers from Service Disconnection
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power is reminding their residential customers who may have difficulty paying for their energy bills in the winter that help is available to them. The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule protects eligible customers from service disconnection during…
Grand Rapids Woman Sentenced to 30.5 Years in Beheading Case
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Itasca County Attorney, John Muhar, reports that one of the two involved in the murder of David Haiman in June 2016, was sentenced Monday, in Itasca County District Court. Kayleene…
Wet Autumn Delays Minnesota Harvest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's corn and soybean harvests are starting to pick up after delays due to wet field conditions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday in its weekly crop progress and condition report for Minnesota that…
Level III Offender Moving to Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Police Department is informing the public of a Level III Predatory Offender moving into the area. Richard James Gibson, 52, will be relocating from out of state to the…
Ryan Backs Trump on Ending Health Insurance Subsidies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan says he does not want to "shovel more money at a failing program" to replace federal subsidies that President Donald Trump is eliminating to help make health insurance more affordable. Ryan told…
Crews Continue to Battle California Wildfires
A set of salvaged china that Karen Curzon, background center, inherited from her grandmother lie on the foundation ofher home that was destroyed by a wildfire in the Coffey Park neighborhood Sun., Oct. 15 in Santa…
Princeton Couple Dies in Plane Crash North of Twin Cities
RAMSEY, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane crash on the Mississippi River north of the Twin Cities killed a Princeton couple. The Anoka County Sheriff's office says the plane struck a set of power lines and went down…
Signage and Guard Rails Going Up at Hwy 135 Interchange
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation is working to install additional guard rails along the entrance and exit ramps for the Highway 135 to Highway 53 interchange and several other locations along 53. "Since the project has been…
Ojibwe Bands Plan Public Forums on Enbridge Pipeline Plan
MAHNOMEN, Minn.-Six Ojibwe bands that oppose Enbridge Energy's proposal to replace its Line 3 oil pipeline will open public meetings this week as part of their own environmental assessment. The first is Wednesday on the White Earth Reservation at the…
Volunteers Pick Apples for Northern Lakes Food Bank
BAYFIELD, Wis. - Apple Fest has come and gone, but now it's apple overload. Trees are still full. One orchard is finding a way to help…
Big Bentleyville Tree Now Standing Tall in Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn. - People might notice something a little different now in Bayfront Park - The Bentleyville tree is officially up. Volunteer crews are still busy setting…
Football fans come out for the border battle
DULUTH, Minn. - Vikings and Packers fans were glued to their television sets on Sunday for the first border battle of the season. The Minnesota Vikings squared…
Train Ride Leads to Hidden Pumpkin Patch
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend the Pumpkin Patch Express at the North Shore Scenic Railroad will be bringing families to a secret field to find the perfect pumpkin. There will be narration…
One Person Killed in Brule ATV Crash
BRULE, Wis.-One person has died after an ATV crash in Brule over the weekend. The victim has been identified as Wendy Davis, 40, of Brainerd. The crash occurred at about 7 p.m. Friday. According to the initial investigation, Davis was…
Matteen, Eskomos Freezing Out Competition
ESKO, Minn- Ground and pound offenses are typical for many northland high school football teams. However, for the Eskomos of Esko, it's all about the big air.…
Animal Allies hosts 16th annual Fur Ball Gala
DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies, friends and supporters came out to celebrate the organization on Saturday. It was the 16th annual Fur Ball Gala. The event is a fundraiser for the…
Boo At The Zoo Kicked Off Today!
DULUTH, Minn. -- The annual fundraiser Boo At The Zoo is back in Duluth. It kicked off this afternoon and brought more than 3,000 people to Lake Superior Zoo. Kiddos…
Lincoln Park businesses celebrate the Craft District with Open House
DULUTH, Minn. - Businesses in Lincoln Park celebrated the growing Craft District on Saturday for the second annual Lincoln Park Open House. More than 35 businesses, as well as some…
Northlanders march to dismantle racism
DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds marched in the streets of Downtown Duluth on Saturday, to address the issue of racism. The Justice City Coalition organized the March to Dismantle the Legacy…
The 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk Strolled Through Carlton
CARLTON, Minn. -- Today the 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk took place at Carlton High School. Friends, family and everyone was welcome to walk side by side for support on…
