Art and Science come together at the Duluth Art Institute
DULUTH, Minn. - Art and science came together at the Duluth Art Institute on Thursday. Artist Kimberlee Roth teamed up with scientist Tom Hollenhorts to discuss ocean…
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New Book Highlights World War II Shipbuilding in the Twin Ports
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new book is out that highlights the importance of the Great Lakes shipyards during World War II. The book was written by Gerald…
Major Cuts At Northland College
Ashland, Wis. In a letter sent out to Northland College students and staff by the board of trustees will hit the pocket books of many. The school is making some big budget…
Coast Guard Reminds Boaters to Stay Safe
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands will be driving to the cabin or favorite summer destination this Memorial Day weekend. With that, the United States Coast Guard is looking to make sure safety…
ReUSE Minnesota Explores Duluth Network
DULUTH, Minn. - A successful Twin cities re-use program Is coming to the Twin Ports. Representatives from ReUSE Minnesota and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency met with local re-use businesses to create…
IRRRB Announces Ilmenite Breakthrough
DULUTH, Minn. - Officials from the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute announced a breakthrough in ilmentite processing Thursday. NRRI partnered with Canadian firm Process Research Ortech to find a way…
New Publication Highlights Community Connections
DULUTH, Minn. - The Iron Range and Duluth are connected by more than geography, and officials are proud to showcase those connections. A new magazine insert published by the Iron Range…
EMS Workers Treated to Cookout
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Emergency Department said thanks to EMS workers with lunch Thursday. Burgers and hot dogs were on the menu, as the first respsonders were treated to a cookout…
21 Charged in Global Sex Trafficking Ring
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMSP) - Investigators from Minnesota assisted in breaking up an international prostitution ring that trafficked women from Thailand to cities across the United States, including Minneapolis, acting U.S. District Attorney Greg G. Broker announced Thursday. Twenty-one people have…
Trump Travel Ban Blocked; Fight Headed for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's revised travel ban "speaks with vague words of national security, but in context drips with religious intolerance, animus and discrimination," a federal appeals court said Thursday in ruling against the executive order targeting six…
Minnesota Budget Discussion Continues
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Legislative leaders have released a bill to borrow more than $1 billion for public construction projects that includes more than $250 million for transportation infrastructure. The bonding bill…
Finance Committee Approves UW Tuition Freeze
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee has ditched Gov. Scott Walker's call to cut University of Wisconsin tuition by 5-percent. The Joint Finance Committee instead voted 12-4 Thursday to continue a tuition freeze for two more years.…
Wisconsin Budget Hits Snag
MADISON, Wis.-A Republican state senator plans to vote against the state budget as it currently stands, complicating passage of the spending plan. A spokesman for Sen. Steve Nass said Thursday that…
Top Paid CEO in Minnesota is in Health Industry
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - A new survey shows the top paid executive in Minnesota is in the health care industry. Calculations by The Associated press and the executive data firm Equilar show UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley tops the compensation…
DMV Offering Temporary Services Near Chetek
CAMERON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles will open a temporary DMV service center for those in Barron County affected by last week's storms. "Having proof of identity, like a driver's license or ID car…
Heading into the Kitchen with the A.G. Thomson House
DULUTH, Minn. - For this week's Cooking Connection we cooked with the A.G. Thomson House. The A.G. Thomson House was built in 1909 in Duluth and now serves as a Bed and Breakfast.…
Veterans Historical Center Honors Fallen Heroes
SUPERIOR, Wis. - In honor of Memorial Day, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center will be part of many Memorial Day activities, including free admission for Veterans and active military all weekend.…
Midday Update 5-25-17
An update on local news and weather.
Birch Trees Cut Down Illegally in Cook County
COOK COUNTY, Minn.-The Cook County Sheriff's Office is searching for three or four men who were seen cutting down birch trees illegally in the Tom Lake area. Witnesses said they were…
One Teen Killed in Plane Crash in Chetek, Wisconsin
CHETEK, Wis.-Hospital officials say the teen who survived a fatal plane crash in northwestern Wisconsin is in serious condition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Eighteen-year-old Hunter Gillett was a…
Morning Update 5-25-17
An update on local news and weather.
Part 2: Downtown Duluth: What's Next?
DULUTH, Minn. - In Part 2 of a special report, Downtown Duluth: What’s Next?, you’ll meet a new generation of business developers who are determined to make their…
South Pier Inn Celebrates 15 Years
Duluth, Minn. The South Pier Inn celebrated 15 years in business today. The hotel that's located just feet away from the aerial lift bridge is known for its pristine views of…
Korean Veterans Memorial Vandalized, Just Months Apart From Vietnam Memorial Vandalism
Duluth, Minn. Vandals have struck again. This time defacing the Korean Veterans Memorial marking red lines through the badges of 4 branches of military carved into the granite stone. It's unknown at this…
'Visit Duluth' Transitions To New Space In Holiday Center
DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth is in the process of moving into a big section of open retail space in the Holiday Center along West Superior Street. On…
Community Foundation Working to Close Opportunity Gap for Twin Ports Children
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation held its annual celebration Wednesday. This year's theme was” Opportunity Rising." A panel discussion centered around how groups locally are working…
Earth Rider Brewery Set To Break Ground In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A well-known Twin Ports brewer and owner of the Cedar Lounge in Superior is moving closer to opening a brewery. The signage for Earth Rider…
"I'm a Tourist Too" Training Session Readies Businesses for Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth businesses got a chance to brush up on their customer service skills before kicking off the tourist season. Duluth has six to seven million visitors every…
Bob Dylan's Birthday Celebrated at His Childhood Home
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is Bob Dylan's 76th birthday and fans took the time to celebrate as part of Duluth Dylan Fest. A local artist performed some of Dylan's music right…
