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Congdon Students Enjoy Science Night
DULUTH, Minn- Congdon Elementary School was full of students being inspired by science Friday evening. 45 students from UMD's biology, chemistry, engineering and physics departments presented science related demonstrations and activities…
UWS Hosts Forum for Students to Discuss Program Suspensions
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Earlier this week, the University of Wisconsin-Superior announced some big cuts to academic programs. On Tuesday, students, faculty, and alumni were shocked with UW-Superior's decision to suspend twenty-five academic…
Language and Literacy at Duluth Children's Museum
DULUTH, Minn- Language and literacy was another component kids could learn about at the Duluth Children's Museum Friday. UMD's Communication Sciences and Disorder Department teamed up with the museum for a…
Mentor Duluth Reaches Out To Public
DULUTH, Minn- Mentor Duluth broke the ice in what might be the first ugly sweater party of the year at bent paddle brewery. Mentor Duluth matches area youth with mentors across…
City of Duluth Moves Forward with Seawall Replacement Project
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is making moves to replace the failing sea walls surrounding the Minnesota Slip. Funding is in place for the $6 million project. According to city officials, right…
Fire Officials Remind to Check Smoke Detector Batteries This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -Â Sunday is the day to set the clocks back for daylight saving time, which means it's also an important time to check something else around the house. Fire…
KFC Closes on London Road
DULUTH, Minn.-KFC has closed on London Road. Earlier today, crews could be seen removing items from the store and throwing them in a dumpster. In June, the Hibbing KFC also closed.…
Alzheimer's Disease Discussed at UWS Conference
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Alzheimer’s is a disease that has devastating effects on much of the elderly population. Today, a conference was held at UWS that looked at the future of Alzheimer’s treatment and where…
Critically Endangered Tamarin Welcomed to Local Zoo
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a baby Cotton-top Tamarin on Thursday. Zoo officials say this is a very exciting addition to the family. Tamarins are a critically endangered species,…
Hermantown is not Receiving LGA in Upcoming Budget
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown is receiving no local government aid for the 2018 budget. This is the fourth year the city has received a cut in LGA. Back in 2016 an unintentional error…
Preparing for Firearm Deer Hunting Season Opener
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Many Northlanders making final preparations before Minnesota firearm deer hunting opener takes place bright and early Saturday morning. Many hunters have already spotted bucks on their trail cams. With…
Hershey Unveils 1st New Bar Since 1995
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (AP) - The first new candy bar to carry the Hershey's name in more than two decades is set to hit shelves next month. The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based candy maker says Hershey's…
Unsecured Shard of Metal Smashes Through Woman's Windshield on I-494
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. - Imagine watching as a shard of metal comes flying into your windshield, as you travel 70 miles per hour on the interstate. That was the case for a 38-year-old Minnesota woman traveling northbound on I-494…
Winter Anglers Allowed 1 Walleye on Mille Lacs
MILLE LACS, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that anglers will be allowed one walleye when the winter season opens on Dec. 1. Winter anglers will be allowed one walleye 20-22 inches or one longer than…
Grand Rapids Couple Charged with Meth Related Crimes Involving Children
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - A Grand Rapids couple have been charged with felony drug crimes after appearing in Itasca County District Court, according to Itasca County Attorney John Muhar. Forty-year-old Raymond Calhoun and Michelle Calhoun, 45, have been charged with…
Key Piece of Evidence Found in Hunter's Murder
LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-Sheriff's investigators say they've recovered a key piece of evidence that could help lead them to the person or people responsible for the fatal shooting of a hunter near Little Falls. Sheriff's investigators say they've recovered a key…
BMW Issues Recalls for Fire Risk
DETROIT (AP) - BMW is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood, and it's recommending that they be parked outdoors until repairs are made. A spokesman…
Minnesota Announces $16.6M in Grants to Fight Opioid Crisis
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is investing $16.6 million in federal grant money toward efforts to combat opioid addiction across the state. Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper announced the grants Friday. State data shows…
Bergdahl Gets no Prison Time
FORT BRAGG, N.C.-Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who walked off his post in Afghanistan and triggered a search that wounded some of his comrades, will serve no prison time, a military judge ruled Friday at the end of the politically…
Wise Fool Theater Presents First Show Since Name Change
DULUTH, Minn. - Friday night, Wise Fool Theater is presenting their latest show. "The Merchant of Venice" will run through the next two weekends. On November 3-4 and 10-11 the shows…
Duluth Trampoline Park Offers Fun for All Ages
DULUTH, Minn. - A trampoline park is open in Duluth, but it's much more than what you might think. Planet 3 Extreme Air Park offers extreme dodgeball, trapeze, launchpads, foam pits, dunk…
Walker Signs Bill Aimed at Fentanyl Analogs
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill aimed at deadly opioids known as fentanyl analogs. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid far more powerful than heroin, and its analogs have slight variants in the chemical makeup. They have…
Hunting Age Limit Set to be Removed in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-Residents of any age, no matter how young, could legally hunt in Wisconsin under a bill the state Assembly passed that eliminates the state's minimum hunting age. Currently, a resident must be at least 12 years old to purchase…
Body Found Off Maintenance Road in Nashwauk
NASHWAUK, Minn.-A body discovered in a snow-covered ditch off a maintenance road near the Essar Steel mining property in Nashwauk, has been identified as a Hibbing man who went missing several weeks ago. Curtis Strand's, 24, body has been taken…
Carlton County Medical Professionals Receive Narcan Training
The push to educate people on the access one has to Narcan expands outside of Duluth. Thursday medical professionals from towns across Carlton County came out to Fond du Lac Technical College…
New Restaurant Owner Eyeing Closed 'Blind Pig'
DULUTH, Minn. - The Blind Pig on East Superior Street in downtown Duluth closed earlier this month, but the space could now turn into a new restaurant.…
Medical Discovery Team Has New Home
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth now has a new home for their Medical Discovery Team. In the new quarters, they hope to gain better knowledge on diabetes and dementia in the Native American communities…
