Latest Headlines
DNR Out in Full Force Against Drinking and Boating
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and law enforcement officials will be out in full force during Operation Dry Ride this weekend, to prevent boaters from drinking and boating June 30 through July 2. The state’s 2017…
Hibbing Man Back in Court for Allegedly Molesting 5-Year-Old
HIBBING, Minn. - A 28-year-old Hibbing man was in court today after allegedly breaking into an iron range home last year and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl. Travis Turk is facing four…
Section of 4th Street to Reopen Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - A section of 4th Street…
MnDOT Urging Travelers to Use Caution in Work Zones Across the State
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution while driving through work zones during the July 4th holiday. “Some projects will have crews working Friday, Saturday and Monday, but all projects will be…
Winter Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Meth Trafficking
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - A Winter man was sentenced in Sawyer County Circuit Court Thursday, for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in Sawyer County in 2016. Fifty-three-year-old William…
Grants Aimed at Improving Courthouse Security in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court is providing $1 million to improve security at 57 county courthouses across the state. The grant money will help counties with a wide range of improvements, including security screening stations, bullet…
Sinkhole Swallows Up Car in Downtown St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A man who scored what he thought was a prime parking spot in downtown St. Louis said he returned form a Thursday morning trip to the…
Oscar Mayer Plant in Madison Prepares to Officially Close
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The last cold cuts are rolling off the line at the Oscar Mayer facility in Madison, ending nearly 100 years of production at the plant. The Wisconsin…
Mastermind of Lottery Fraud Admits He Rigged Jackpots
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A former lottery computer programmer has pleaded guilty in Iowa to running a criminal scheme that allowed him to collect millions of dollars in…
1 Person Injured in Wisconsin Tornado
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) - A National Weather Service crew is surveying damage from a tornado in northwestern Wisconsin that injured one person when a barn collapsed and damaged several dozen homes and outbuildings. Weather service meteorologist Michelle Margraf says…
Environmentalists Criticize Changes to PolyMet Mine Design
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An environmental group says the design for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has changed in significant ways that require regulators to take a fresh look. WaterLegacy cities changes in the mine's tailings basin and…
Mille Lacs Named Best Bass Fishing Lake in the Country by Bassmaster Magazine
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Bassmaster Magazine has released its top 12 Best Bass Lakes of 2017 and has named Mille Lacs number one thanks to its abundance of smallmouth bass. The magazine states it was selected for its hearty bass,…
Making a Shake with Cold Fusion
DULUTH, Minn. - A local nutrition club is keeping folks healthy downtown. The owner of Cold Fusion, Annie Call, tells us the goal of the business is to bring a healthy, active…
Literary Mural Adorns the New Zenith Bookstore
DULUTH, Minn. - Proctor artist Tom Napoli has put his touch on the storefront of the newest addition to West Duluth's Central Avenue, Zenith Bookstore. Napoli put the finishing touches on the mural…
New 5K to Take Place in Duluth Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - A new 5K is taking place in Duluth on Friday, June 30. The Chester Park Trail Race, starting at 6:30 p.m., was created to encourage beginners to…
Superior 4th of July Events
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior has announced an expansion of its 4th of July Celebration for 2017. A military flyover will kick off the parade at 11 a.m. 4th of July Parade will take place at 11 a.m.…
Duluth Pack Crafts Leather Backpack for Ed Sheeran
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Pack has announced that they are teaming up with Xcel Energy to create a hand-crafted bag for singer Ed Sheeran. …
Theatre Company Plans "Fences" Production
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Community Theatre is planning a production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, "Fences". "Fences" is the story…
Essentia Promotes Healthy Life Style
Duluth, Minn. Healthy food free bike helmets and lots of fun activities were on hand today at the Heritage Center. It was Essentia Health’s way of promoting a healthy life style…
Pier B Celebrates 1 Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Rain didn't stop a big one year birthday bash for Pier B Resort in Duluth. They weren't able to use their outdoor patio as previously planned, but the…
Downtown Duluth Businesses Prepare for 2018 Reconstruction
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s official, Superior Street in Downtown Duluth will be torn up starting in 2018. The City recently received $15 million dollars from the state…
Lake Superior Railroad Museum Offering Historic Trolley Rides
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has a new attraction that's giving visitors a look back at Duluth's past. Trolley rides are now being offered with admission to the museum.…
Wisconsin DNR Updating Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan
ASHLAND, Wisc. -The Wisconsin DNR is working to update its management of fisheries on Lake Superior. The current plan hasn't been updated since 1988, so the Department of Natural Resources is reaching…
Rain or Shine, Mighty Thomas Carnival Begins Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - The constant rain isn't stopping The Mighty Thomas Carnival from rolling into Duluth to get rides, food stands and games set up for the next two weeks. Carnival organizers…
Northland Activist Discuss Violence in the Transgender Community
DULUTH, Minn. - A conversation was held tonight in Duluth about violence in the transgender community. The group Men As Peacemakers brought together a panel of local advocates to discuss the levels…
Duluth Celebrates Swedish Midsommer
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood hosted a celebration of Swedish culture Wednesday. The Swedish Cultural Society of Duluth hosted its annual Midsommer celebration. Swedes traditionally celebrate midsommer on the Friday closest…
