Whipper Snappers get first go at Grandma's Marathon races
DULUTH, Minn. - The first race of grandma's weekend got the youngest racers out for a run. The 27th annual Whipper Snapper races had kids 14 and under dashing across Bayfront…
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DTA reroutes downtown traffic during marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority has special schedules set up for grandma's Marathon. Downtown routes will detour during the race. Eastbound routes will be on second street. Westbound routes move to first street. DTA officials advise riders to make…
Four Arrested and Formally Arrested on Drug Charges
DULUTH, Minn. - Investigators form the Duluth Police Department and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of 105th Avenue West on Tuesday, June 13, according to the Duluth…
Duluth Non-Profit Converts Used Grain Bags into 'Portable Gardens'
DULUTH, Minn. -- One non-profit in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is taking reusing and recycling to a new level. Folks at “Ecolibrium3” saw the need for fresh veggies and flowers around their…
Middle School Students Launch Rockets in the Name of Science
DULUTH, Minn. -- A science-themed summer camp at College of St. Scholastica in Duluth came to an end this week. But they did it with a bang! From the front parking…
Live Streaming of Grandma's Happening this Year
DULUTH, Minn.-If you don’t want to brave the crowds for Grandma’s, you have another option this year for watching the race. Destination Duluth will be live streaming the event on their Facebook…
More Remains Found at Highway 23 Construction Site
DULUTH, Minn.-State officials from the transportation department have notified the Fond du Lac Band that more human remains have been found at the Highway 23 construction site in the Fond du…
Peregrine Falcons Banded at Minnesota Power Facility
DULUTH, Minn.-Three peregrine falcon chicks were banded at Minnesota Power’s Hibbard Renewal Energy Center in Duluth yesterday. Members of the Raptor Resource Project helped band the birds. Ninety-five falcons have been banded at…
Iron Range Makerspace Ribbon Cutting is Saturday
HIBBING, Minn.- The Iron Range Maker Space is having its Grand Opening Saturday. A Makerspace is a place community members can go to use tools like 3d printers, laser engravers, and woodshops, for…
UCare Opens Office in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate U Care opening a new office in the Northland. Previously, the closest U-care office had been in Minneapolis, and was quite the drive…
Runners and Supporters Gather for Spaghetti Feed
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners and supporters gathered for a spaghetti feed at the DECC in preparation for Grandma’s Marathon. Attendees enjoyed Spaghetti with Marinara sauce, Caesar salad, milk and dessert at the event.…
Hairball Returns to Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Bayfront Festival Park has announced the return of Hairball for another night of 80's rock music by the lake. Hairball is known for a night filled with pyrotechnics and classic 80's rock. From KISS to Queen, you'll…
VERDICT: Officer Jeronimo Yanez Found Not Guilty in Shooting of Philando Castile
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - A jury found St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez not guilty on all counts Friday in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile last July. Yanez was charged with manslaughter for the July 6, 2016 shooting…
E. coli Bacteria Found in Drinking Water at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) - Health officials say E. coli bacteria have been found in a drinking water station at Erin Hills golf course where the U.S. Open is underway, but there have been no reports of illness. The Washington Ozaukee…
Amazon Buying Whole Foods in Bold Move into Brick and Mortar
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is buying Whole Foods in a stunning move that gives it hundreds of stores across the U.S. — a brand-new laboratory for radical retail experiments that could revolutionize the way people buy groceries. The deal…
Judge Denies Request to Reread Yanez Testimony, Jury Continues Deliberations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - The jury resumed deliberating at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning in the trial of St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez. Deliberations have now been going on for more than 24 hours. Yanez is on trial for the shooting…
Man Convicted in 1999 Poirier Killing Now in Medium Security
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The man convicted in the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk Katie Poirier is now in a medium-security prison in Faribault. Donald Blom was shifted in February from…
Olympics and McDonald's End Sponsorship Deal
(AP) - The Olympics and McDonald's used to go together like a hamburger and fries, but they're no longer a combo. In a surprise move, the International Olympic Committee announced Friday it was ending…
Kettle River Bridge Project on Highway 73 Set to Begin June 19
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that a project to replace the Kettle River Bridge on Highway 73 in Carlton County will begin on Monday, June 19. Beginning Monday, Hwy 73 will close at milemarker 15,…
Trump Confirms He's Under Investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he was under investigation and appeared to take aim at a senior Justice Department official, in a tweet that seemed to encapsulate his frustration with the ongoing focus on Russia’s involvement in…
Minnesota Resort Receives $150K from State
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Only one of the dozens of businesses impacted by fishing restrictions on an eastern Minnesota lake is getting financial help from the state thanks to language tucked into an economic development law. The Star Tribune…
"Raising the Par" for Positive Energy Outdoors
DULUTH, Minn. - With Spring well underway it's the perfect time to hit the links. Next week you can head to the golf course and support a local non-profit while enjoying…
Ascena to Cut 10 More Jobs
DULUTH, Minn.-Ascena Retail Group, which own multiple retail outlets including Duluth-based Maurices, announced more reductions in their workforce. Nearly 200 associates lost their job today including 10 in Duluth. The company expects…
Running Tips from Austin-Jarrow
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon is just one day away and it's inspiring some folks to get off the couch and try running. For this week's Active Adventures we visited Austin-Jarrow to…
UPDATE: Georgia Inmates Captured After Killing Guards
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn.-A Georgia sheriff says it's too early to tell when two inmates accused in the killings of two guards on a prison bus will be returned to the state after their capture in Tennessee. Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose…
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Racers Envade The DECC For Race Packets
Duluth, Minn. It was busy and the excitement was in the air, as runners by thousands of all ages stormed the DECC this afternoon to get their pre-race packet. “I am going…
Differing Opinions on School District Debt
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Public School District will pay $45 million out of its general fund over the next 15 years. The district took on the debt in the form of…
New Bridge Designed to Ease Marathon Traffic
DULUTH, Minn. - Canal Park is taking shape ahead of this year's Grandma's Marathon. One of the new features in Canal Park is a scaffold bridge just past…
