DSSO Unveils New Season Artwork
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra kicks off their new season this weekend, and on Wednesday they unveiled their new season's official artwork. Local artist Michael Smisek created ten original…
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South American Artists Visit Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Artists from South America stopped in Duluth today and brought some of their work. The bead artists from Ecuador are known for their necklace creations. Local Native American artists were on hand to learn about about the…
Leaders Meet to Discuss Opioid Epidemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The opioid epidemic has been a huge problem in the Twin Ports for years. Today, a round table discussion was held in Duluth where officials talked about better ways…
Fiat Chrysler Recalling 494,417 Ram Trucks for Safety Issue
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost half a million Ram heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks because their water pumps could be defective. The recall involves Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs…
Celebrating the New Addition to Duluth's Port Terminal
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth’s port is one of the largest and most important in the country. And with a new addition, the port has become even more robust and efficient. A…
Conference Aims to Educate Seniors About Scams Online and Over the Phone
DULUTH, Minn. -- They’re more dangerous than telemarketers or spam email; they’re scam artists out to steal our identities or our private information. And they’re the topic of an educational conference at…
Local Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Red Light Runners
DULUTH, Minn.-Have you ever run a red light? Well, the next time you do it, you have a good chance of getting caught as local authorities are targeting those who do it…
Oktoberfest Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Oktoberfest has kicked off in Duluth. Grandma's Saloon and Grill in Canal Park started Wednesday with the tapping of the ceremonial keg and plenty of polka music. The event is in…
Sappi Mill Honored With Governor's Award
CLOQUET, Minn.-A paper company in Cloquet received statewide recognition today. Sappi North America received an award from the governor's office for all the work they do when it comes to investing in…
Little Falls Man Facing Drug Charges After Grand Rapids Bust
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - A Little Falls, Minnesota man has been charged with several drug charges after a drug bust at a Grand Rapids motel, according to Itasca County District Attorney, John J. Muhar. On the morning of Sept. 18,…
Maria Knocks Out Power, Triggers Flooding in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years destroyed hundreds of…
Mexicans Dig Through Collapsed Buildings as Quake Kills 225
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rescuers said Wednesday they have found a surviving…
18 Arrests in Large Scale Drug Bust
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Eighteen people have been arrested in the Milwaukee area in a nationwide drug distribution and money-laundering operation. Law enforcement officials say about $1.3 million in cash was seized along with large amounts of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine,…
Wisconsin Budget onto Walker, Vetoes Could Come Soon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin state budget passed by the Legislature on Friday night is now in the hand so of Gov. Scott Walker, who could issue vetoes at any point. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos signed the budget Wednesday…
Wisconsin Trees May Have Less Vibrant Fall Colors This Year
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - With the first day of autumn right around the corner, experts predict recent weather conditions in Wisconsin could mean fall colors will be less vibrant. Colleen Matula is a forestry specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural…
Strong Storms Cause Heavy Damage in Central Minnesota
MELROSE, Minn. (AP) - Residents in and around Melrose are cleaning…
Dayton Cranks Up Pressure on Feds to Protect Health Programs
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is blasting federal health officials for holding up approval of a program meant to lower health insurance costs and threatening millions of dollars in cuts to health care for the working…
A Breath of Hope 5K Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday, Sept. 23, A Breath of Hope will host a 5K Run/Walk in the Brighton Beach area. As a result, traffic will be interrupted on the Scenic Highway (Congdon Boulevard.) Surrounding roadways to the event will…
Bully Free Block Party Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. - Raleigh Edison Charter School will be holding their annual "Bully Free Block Party" on Thursday, Sept. 21. For the event, 59th Avenue West will be closed to traffic from Raleigh Street to Main Street from 3:30 p.m.…
Early Morning Vehicle Chase in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, Virginia Police attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of 6th Avenue North and 9th Street North, but the vehicle fled, heading east then southbound on 2nd Avenue South, according to…
UMD Student Newspaper Now Called 'The Bark'
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students have something to bark about this semester because their student newspaper has a new name. It's now called "The Bark." It's a name that connects to…
Friends of Animals Trade Donations for Dogs
CLOQUET, Minn. - Hurricane Harvey shook the lives of many just weeks ago. Since then, Northlanders have rallied, looking for ways to help Texans as they overcome this natural disaster. On…
Great Outdoors: North Shore Inline Marathon
In this week's Great Outdoors, we head to the North Shore Inline Marathon!
Duluth Bethel Employee Shares Addiction Recovery Story
DULUTH, Minn. - As thousands in the Northland struggle with addiction, often it's the tragedies we hear about like fatal overdoses and lives destroyed. However, this month some are focusing…
EPA Rule Tough for Wood Stove Manufacturers
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Wood stove manufacturers are struggling to comply with a new EPA requirement. The rule was put in place to reduce particles in the atmosphere, but business leaders say it's…
Man Gets Body Part Stuck in a Weight at the Gym
WORMS, Germany (FOX11) - Firefighters in Worms, Germany were called in to help free a man who got his body part stuck in the hole of a 2.5kg (5.5 pound) weight at a gym. With the help of a grinder and a hydraulic…
Benefit Dinner to be Held for Hurricane Victims
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Oliver Companies of Duluth, a local real estate business, and the local chapter of the Red Cross will be hosting a hurricane relief benefit spaghetti dinner and auction…
