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…
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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…
Almost 100 Years Later, Community Gathers to Remember Infamous Duluth Lynching
DULUTH, Minn.- 97 years ago, Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie were falsely accused of raping a woman were dragged across the city of Duluth, beaten, and hung from a…
Local 1091 labor union celebrates 80 years
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the 1091 labor union in Duluth celebrated a milestone Thursday. The union threw a barbecue and open house at the Labor Temple on London Road, all…
Forum Raises Awareness About Elder Abuse
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Twin Ports is experiencing a trend that's becoming something of an epidemic -- hitting one of the most vulnerable groups of our population. According…
Lincoln Park Farmers Market Kicks Off With Party
DULUTH, Minn. - Lincoln Park Farmers Market kicked off the season with a summer celebration on Thursday. It's the fifth year for the farmers market located at the…
Every Grandma's Marathon Runner Has a Story
DULUTH, Minn. - As racers move into place for Grandma's Marathon, we're learning about their stories and how they got there. For everybody who will line the…
Fairlawn Mansion Hosts Plant Sale
SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you're still working on getting your garden set up, then the Fairlawn Mansion was the place to be to pick up some perennials. The Lake Superior Master Gardener…
Camper Accidentally Shoots Self In Buttocks Near Ely
A man was hospitalized Thursday after accidentally shooting himself in the buttocks. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened around 3 p.m. in the area of Angleworm Lake off the Echo Trail north of Ely. The 29-year-old…
KFC Closes in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing KFC has officially closed. Management told us today the doors were closed Tuesday. There is new ownership for some of the local KFC’s and they made the…
Chester Creek Concert Series Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn. - This summer hundreds will pack the park at Chester Bowl in Duluth for the 35th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series that kicked off on Tuesday. There are nine…
Lake Superior Zoo Celebrates Fang the Tamarin's 20th Birthday
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo is celebrating a very special day for one of their residents. Fang, a Cotton-Top Tamarin turned 20 years old today. The zoo and visitors celebrated by…
State Patrol Unveils Airplane Used to Track Aggressive Drivers
(KMSP) - The Minnesota State Patrol has a brand new way of tracking and stopping aggressive drivers. And in this case, you’ll never see them coming. To demonstrate the capabilities of the new surveillance airplane, State Patrol Captain Jim Englin gave…
Report: Teen Pregnancies in Minnesota Declining, STIs Rising
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report shows fewer teenagers are getting pregnant in Minnesota, but the number of sexually transmitted infections is increasing. University of Minnesota adolescent sexual health director Jill Farris authored the report. She tells Minnesota…
UPDATE: Georgia Inmates Captured after Killing Two Guards
Georgia Department of Corrections tweeted a photo of the two inmates, Donnie Russell Rowe, 43, and Ricky Dubose, 24, who are being sought by law enforcement after two prison guards were killed in Putnam County on…
Yanez Jury Enters Day 4 of Deliberations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - The jurors resumed deliberations at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the trial of St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez after appearing to be an impasse Wednesday afternoon. Yanez is on trial for the shooting of Philando Castile during a traffic…
Roads Closed in Sawyer County After Severe Storms
5SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Due to severe storms on Sunday, June 11, the following highways and roads are closed in Sawyer County, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office. Ashegon Fire Lane in the Town of Radisson Larsen Road between…
MnDOT to Post Human Trafficking Messages at Rest Areas
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced it will be installing posters at 41 rest areas across the state to educate the public about human trafficking. The posters include guidelines on how to recognize signs…
Rep. Thissen Will Make Run at Minnesota Governor Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Longtime Rep. Paul Thissen joins an already crowded field of DFL candidates for governor. Thissen plans to formally launch his campaign Thursday to replace Gov. Mark Dayton, who decided against a third term. He's in his eighth two-year…
Annual Lincoln Park Walleye Open to Take Place This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota lakes have been filled with fishermen lately as the weather continues to improve, and this weekend the St. Louis River will be packed with hundreds participating…
Fall-off-the-bone Ribs with Texas Roadhouse
DULUTH, Minn. - The weather is warming up and summer celebrations are beginning to take place. Barbecue ribs are a staple at many gatherings. For this week's Cooking Connection we make some smoked,…
Blimp Crashes at US Open at Erin Hills
ERIN HILLS, Wis. (KMSP) - A blimp has crashed at the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hill outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Video from spectators posted on social media shows a…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Gableman Stepping Down
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman will not seek a second term next year. Two individuals have announced their candidacy for the seat. A person with direct knowledge of his…
Two Harbors Gears Up For Big Weekend
In Two Harbors, Hotels and restaurants are gearing up for their biggest weekend of their year. With the over 9,000 runners participating in the full marathon the city's population will more…
Kids Get Up-Close View of Bats on Zoomobile Stop
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Things got bat–crazy at the Superior Public Library Wednesday afternoon. The Lake Superior Zoo brought along an African fruit bat named Webber as part of the Zoomobile tour. Kids…
Superior Elks Hold Annual Flag Day Celebration
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Superior Elks held their annual Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday. The Fraternal Order of Elks mandates that all of its lodges throughout the United States hold…
Runners Taking Over Twin Ports Ahead of Marathon Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Just two days until Grandma's Marathon weekend begins and tonight the runners are already arriving. Nearly 20,000 runners will descend on Duluth for the 5K, half and full marathons.…
