Hibbing Fire Awarded SAFER Grant
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Fire Department announced today that they have been awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).…
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Minnesota State Fair Breaks All-Time Attendance Record
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - This year was the best attended Minnesota State Fair of all time, breaking last year's record by more than 30,000 people. Minnesota's annual 12-day farewell to summer always draws crowds, but mild weather and plenty of…
Woman Abducted from I-Falls Located Near Bemidji, Suspect Arrested
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. - On Friday, Sept. 1, around 7 p.m., Beltrami County Deputies assisted the Koochiching County Sheriff's Office in investigating an alleged abduction that had occurred earlier in the day in International Falls, according to the Beltrami County…
Wind-Whipped Fires Bear Down on Glacier, Yosemite Parks
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Firefighters across the U.S. West struggled with wind-driven flames, hot temperatures, and dry conditions even after the unofficial end to a summer of devastating wildfires, including those bearing down on two popular national parks. The…
US to Phase Out Young Immigrants Program
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting young immigrants from deportation. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday called the program known as DACA as an "unconstitutional exercise of authority by the…
Students Host Produce Sale on First Day of Class
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Fifth grade students from William Kelley Elementary School in Silver Bay were back to the books Tuesday morning and they’ll have a fun lesson to kick the…
Minnesota Mile Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the Minnesota Mile Race taking place on Thursday, Sept. 7. Beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, traffic will not be allowed on Skyline Parkway around Enger Tower…
Appeals Court Affirms Rejection of 5 Would-Be Prince Heirs
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The judge overseeing the estate of the late rock superstar Prince decided correctly when he rejected five people who claimed to be half-siblings and heirs of the late rock superstar Prince, the Minnesota Court of…
One Injured After Stabbing in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-An early morning stabbing has left one 20-year-old Duluth man with non-life threatening injuries. Police responded to the 6400 Block of Petre Street at 12:30 a.m. today after hearing reports of…
Glensheen Mansion Prepares for Fall Season Following Successful Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - After a successful summer full of live music, nights by the lake and countless tours, officials at Glensheen mansion are preparing for Fall. Glensheen Marketing Manager Jane Pederson says…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Games Then and Now
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- What does the name Mario mean to you? What about Metroid? Princess Zelda? Scorpion and Sub-Zero? For retro nostalgia, it doesn’t get any better than a…
The Bad River Band's Wild Ricing Season is Looking Promising
BAD RIVER RESERVATION, Wis.- Stalks of Manoomin or wild rice peacefully wave back and forth in the waters surrounding the Bad River Reservation. A healthy number of seeds can be…
Yoga Studio Offers Class for Harvey Relief
DULUTH, Minn. - JEM Yoga and Massage in Duluth held a sixty minute yoga class, accepting donations from anyone wanting to join, and will donate all the proceeds to Hurricane Harvey…
Bad River Youth Learn About Their Culture Through Summer Programs
BAD RIVER RESERVATION, Wis.- Madelyn Wiggins sits among a small group of fellow Bad River Band youth, all whittling 3 foot long pieces of wood. They’re making ricing sticks;…
Lost Foresters Raise Funds for Orphans in Uganda
CLOQUET, Minn - Dozens of hearty Northlanders chose to spend their Labor Day morning by waking up early and making their way to Pine Valley Park in Cloquet for a tradition…
Hundreds Gather for Annual Labor Day Celebration in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. - Hundreds took advantage of the beautiful Labor Day weather Monday morning, making way to Cloquet for the nations oldest and longest Labor Day Parade. Many spectators lined…
Labor Day Picnic Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Central Labor Body held their annual Labor Day Picnic at Bayfront Park. The free event offered hot dogs, corn on the cob, and live music to…
Ghostly, Translucent Lobster Hauled from Ocean Off Maine
CUMBERLAND, Maine (AP) - Main lobstermen Alex Todd has hauled in blue lobster and even some lobsters that were half blue or half orange. But he says those don't compare on the scale of weirdness to the translucent crustacean…
Dog Warns Minnesota Homeowners of Fire, Dies in Blaze
OAK GROVE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota authorities say a dog died in a house fire after alerting the occupants that the home was being consumed by flames. The fire happened just before 6;28 a.m. Monday in Oak Grove, about 30…
Extra Weather Balloon Launches in Minnesota to Help Track Hurricane Irma
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (KMSP) - The National Weather Service Twin Cities office in Chanhassen, Minnesota is adding additional daily weather balloon launches to help track Hurricane Irma. NWS Twin Cities usually launches two weather balloons per day, but they will be launching four per…
Madison Officials Weigh Fate of Confederate Monument
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Madison's mayor says the Common Council will discuss what should happen to a large stone monument honoring Confederate soldiers buried in the…
LOCATED: Emil Mannila
UPDATE: The Duluth Police Department has reported that Emil was located on Wednesday, Sept. 6. DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing Duluth man. Emil…
Mille Lacs Lake Walleye Season to Close Labor Day
MILLE LACS, Minn. - Labor Day marks the last day of the walleye season on Mille Lacs Lake. Anglers finishing for all other species from shore, dock, or pier may use live bait during daylight hours through Thursday, Nov. 30.…
Foxconn, Electric Vehicle Fees in Wisconsin Up for Vote
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee is pushing to complete its work this week on the two-year-spending plan that's two months overdue. Votes that could be taken as early as Tuesday include whether to impose a new…
US Envoy Tells UN: North Korean Leader is 'Begging for War'
NEW YORK (AP) — North Korea’s leader is “begging for war,” the U.S. ambassador said Monday at an emergency…
Northlanders Celebrate Labor Day with Picnic, Parade
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is Labor Day and celebrations are taking place across the Northland. One annual event is the Labor Day Picnic in Bayfront Festival Park. The event features…
Boat Tour Offers Fun, Educational Ride Along St. Louis River
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance is once again heading out on the water to educate Northlanders about the estuary. There will be a boat tour on the Vista Star…
Fishing for Smiles at Legacy Lake
FINLAND, Minn. - Every summer thousands of people spend multiple hours launching their boat, baiting hooks and waiting for the 'big one.' However, many people are forced to give…
