Public Invited Aboard the Blue Heron
DULUTH, Minn. - Friday was the last opportunity for the public to climb aboard the Blue Heron. The University of Minnesota Duluth's Large Lakes Observatory invites the public onboard the research…
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Rail Safety Week in Wisconsin
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The week of September 24-30 has been declared Rail Safety Week by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has teamed up with the Office of…
Adults are Banned from Dressing Up as Princesses at Disney Parks
(FOX NEWS) - If you're 14 or older, the clock has struck twelve on your ability to dress up as your favorite character at a Disney theme park. The success of Disney theme parks is…
Aid Lags in Hurricane-Torn Puerto Rico
MONTEBELLO, Puerto Rico (AP) — Relatives helped Maribel Valentin Espino find shelter when Hurricane Maria roared through her community in northern Puerto Rico. Neighbors formed volunteer brigades to cut fallen trees and clear twisty mountain roads after the storm had…
Plan in Motion for OJ Simpson Release as Soon as Monday
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson could be released on parole as soon as Monday in Las Vegas under a plan being finalized by Nevada officials, a prison spokeswoman said Wednesday. The process culminating in freedom for the former football…
Environmentalists Seek More Comment Time on PolyMet Permits
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Environmental groups are asking the Department of Natural Resources to give the public more time to comment on the draft dam safety permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The latest request came Wednesday…
Pence to Join Walker for Wisconsin Business Tour, Discussion
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence plans to join Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday to tour a Milwaukee-area business and talk about tax reform with local leaders. The event at Weldall Manufacturing…
As Bradford Rests, Keenum Read to Start Again for Vikings
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Case Keenum is coming off the best game of his NFL career, preparing to start again this week for the Minnesota Vikings. The possibility increased Wednesday when Sam Bradford…
Trump, GOP Tax Plan Would Cut Rates for Many Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching, $5 trillion plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for corporations and potentially for individuals, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most…
Wisconsin DOJ Sets Up Website to Track Sex Assault Kit Tests
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Justice has set up a public website that tracks the agency's efforts to test hundreds of untested sexual assault evidence kits. The kits have gone unexamined for a variety of reasons. Prosecutors…
2 Level III Predatory Offenders Relocating in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Police Department is notifying the public of two Level III Predatory Offenders already living in the area will be relocating within the City. Robert Keogh, 42 will be relocating from the 4100 block of Second…
Voyageur National Park Hunting Reminder
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - Voyageurs National Park reminds visitors that hunting and trapping of any type or manner is prohibited on Federal lands and all waters within the boundary of the park. This includes the removal of animals that have…
19th Annual Lester River Rendezvous Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - It's a fall tradition filled with canons, muskets, and hatchets; recreating the days of the fur trade along the shores of Lake Superior. This weekend, voyageurs will take over the Lester River for the 19th annual Lester…
Hunter Located After Missing for 4 Days in Chippewa National Forest
WALKER, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports that on Monday, Sept. 25, at 2:15 p.m., they received the report of a missing hunter in rural Boy Lake Township, north of Remer. Deputies responded to the call and learned…
$21 Million in Funding to Improve Student Literacy
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The U.S. Department of Education has provided $21 million to improve student literacy for some 30,000 students in Minnesota. Preschool programs, low-income students, those who are learning English and students with special needs will benefit from the funding.…
Northland Foundation Awarded $686,500 Grant
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland Foundation has been awarded $686,500 from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The fund supports increased lending activity in low-income…
Animal Allies Introduces New Outdoor Enrichment Spaces
DULUTH, Minn. - For the past few months construction has been a common sight and sound at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth. Now, official ribbons are cut and outdoor adventures just…
New "Makers Mercantile" is Space for Northland Makers
DULUTH, Minn. - A new space for makers has opened in Duluth. Makers Mercantile is a shop selling work from many North Shore makers. The shop carries a mix of art, décor,…
Great Outdoors - DWP Trail Undergoing Repairs
DULUTH, Minn. - The DWP trail provides beautiful views along West Duluth's hillside, but the old railroad bed isn't officially open for public use. The DWP, a city owned abandoned railroad corridor,…
Duluth Housekeepers Compete In Housekeeping Olympics
DULUTH, Minn. - Housekeeping Appreciation Week is this week, giving local hotels a chance to show their appreciation for their hard workers. In Duluth, local hotels went head to head at Grandma's…
The Breeze Inn Gets In The Oktoberfest Spirit
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's fall and almost October, and many places are transforming into the Oktoberfest mood. That's exactly what's happening at the Breeze Inn on Jean Duluth Road. This is the…
Science Institute for Educators workshops held at Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth is helping educators of all kinds learn from one another. The aquarium is hosting a series of workshops called…
Mayor Larson Puts Duluth's Tourism Tax Revenue Under Microscope
DULUTH, Minn. - With the city of Duluth facing $2.1 million in cuts for 2018, Mayor Emily Larson is looking at every single dollar that flows in and out…
Superior Adds Funding To Police, Fire In 2018 Budget
SUPERIOR, Wis. - While Duluth is facing cuts to police and fire, it's the opposite for the city of Superior. Mayor Jim Paine says the police department is getting an additional $28,000…
Last Day of the Season for Downtown Farmer's Market
DULUTH, Minn. -- Rain or shine, the Duluth downtown farmer’s market goes on without a hitch. This was the last week of the season for the Downtown Farmer’s Market right on the…
Busy Stretch of Duluth Road Reopens Following Construction
DULUTH, Minn. - A busy stretch of road closed for construction is now back open to drivers. The 21st Ave. E. and 4th St. intersection is back open for motorists. The intersection…
Construction Begins on New Proctor Arena
PROCTOR, Minn. - A brand new arena and event center is coming to Proctor. Officials broke ground on the new facility being built on Kirkus Street. Proctor schools will use the arena…
Lawmakers Tour Proposed Bonding Project Sites
DULUTH, Minn. - State lawmakers came to Duluth to visit several sites of proposed state bonding projects. The representatives stopped at UMD to learn about recent improvements made to the campus.…
