Salvation Army Behind on Holiday Season Fundraising
DULUTH, Minn. -- You know it's the holiday season when you see and hear the Salvation Army bell ringers. This season, however, the Red Kettle Campaign is hurting. As of this morning,…
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First Lutheran Church Holds Blue Christmas Service
DULUTH, Minn. -- The holiday season can be difficult for those experiencing loss and Duluth's First Lutheran Church wants to acknowledge this. Last night, First Lutheran had a Blue Christmas service, a Western Christian…
Duluth International Airport Ready For Christmas Travelers
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth International Airport is ready for all of the Christmas travelers in the coming days. Many people will soon be heading out to visit family and friends. The Director of Communication…
"Made In Chisholm Film Screening" At The Minnesota Discovery Center Thursday
CHISHOLM, Minn. -- A celebration of films and television programming, all produced in the city, is taking place Thursday. The pilot for the comedy Canusa Street was among those filmed in Chisholm. Things kick off at the Minnesota Discovery Center.…
International Falls Mayor Harley Droba to Run for State Representative
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- International Falls Mayor Harley Droba is throwing his hat in the ring for State Representative, challenging incumbent Representative Roger Skraba in District 3A. Mayor Droba announced his candidacy on Wednesday. He highlighted two key reasons for…
Superior Rotary Helping Ukraine
Superior, Wisc. -- This February will mark two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Tens of thousands have died and even more people have been injured or wounded. The Rotary Club of Superior is doing…
Duluth Man, 26, Arrested For Allegedly Possessing 18K Images, Videos Of Child Porn
DULUTH, Minn. – A 26-year-old Duluth man was arrested Wednesday morning on four counts of possessing child pornography, according to Duluth police. The investigation started in May of 2022 after two tips were reported…
Duluth Police: 2 Arrested In Attempted Armed Robbery
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police investigators arrested two suspects Wednesday in an attempted armed robbery. Officials said the call for help came in around 11:20 a.m. for a "person with a gun" in the…
Fireworks Show Celebrates Bentleyville's 20th Anniversary At Bayfront
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday night was a literal blast at Bayfront, as a 15-minute fireworks show blasted into the air to celebrate Bentleyville Tour of Light's 20th anniversary at Bayfront. Click the video to…
EPA Grants $22M For St. Louis River Cleanup
The Environmental Protection Agency is investing $22 million to clean up a polluted section of the St. Louis River in Carlton. The funding will tackle 330 acres of contaminated sediment in the Thomson Reservoir,…
Lack of Snowfall Gives Plows a Break
DULUTH, Minn. -- By this time last year, the ground was covered with snow and plows were out in full force, this year is a much different story. With a lack of snow in the…
Chum Holds Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil and March
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chum Food Shelf held their annual Homeless Memorial Vigil, which included a march to Duluth City Hall. People gathered to recognize 77 people in the Greater Duluth Area who lost their…
Dabinoo'igan Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter Receives $90,000 Grant
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Dabinoo'igan Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter in Duluth is more than doubling its bed capacity thanks to a generous donation. The Ordean Foundation made a $90,000 donation to celebrate its 90th Anniversary…
Esko's Koi Perich Sticking to Original Commitment, Will Play for Gophers Next Fall
ESKO, Minn.- After a last second attempt from Ohio State, Esko senior football standout is sticking to his original commitment back in April. Perich has officially signed with Minnesota according to the team's Twitter page. Wednesday morning, Perich officially signed…
Lester Park Students Donate Trees and Gifts to Hospitals
DULUTH, Minn. -- Across Duluth Tuesday, Santa's helpers from Lester Park Elementary spread holiday cheer. Students delivered gifts and Christmas trees to patients at Essentia Health and St. Luke's, as well as Ecumen Senior…
Duluth Essentia Health Employees Auction Off Christmas Trees to Help Local Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Essentia Health employees are using Christmas trees as a way to donate to local non-profits. The holiday tradition started 4 years ago, when the case management team thought decorating trees…
Duluth Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Helps Families In Need
DULUTH, Minn. -- Families across the Northland are receiving gifts, toys and food assistance just in time for the holidays. Volunteers came together with Salvation Army staff and met the children and families they have…
Small Plane Lands Through Thin Ice Of Upper Red Lake
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. – Unstable ice is to blame for another water emergency on the Upper Red Lake in Beltrami County – this time involving a small plane. A Cessna 172 Sky Hawk broke through the ice upon landing Tuesday…
Big Red Shelf Book Drive Underway
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Big Red Bookshelf program has a mission of encouraging reading at an early age. The public is encouraged to donate any gently used books or even new ones for kids…
Duluth Salvation Army Receives Toys And Socks, Still In Need Of Red Kettle Donations
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Salvation Army was feeling the Christmas cheer on Monday. Local organizations are giving to the non-profit. The Duluth Fire Department, along with the Duluth Firefighters Local 101 donating…
The Perfect Christmas Tree
Duluth MN - Monte Miller says business is booming. Even with the proliferation and convenience of artificial, he says, real trees seem to be making a comeback. " Now we have quite a few…
New Minnesota State Flag and Seal Chosen
MINNESOTA -- After selecting a base design for the state flag and seal last week, the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission made final changes Tuesday morning. The new state flag (pictured above) was chosen by 11 of the 12 commission…
Local Snowmobile Clubs Waiting for Snow and Keping Trails Ready to Ride
CLOQUET, Minn. - Minnesota has some 22,000 miles of snowmobile trials, and all of them except for 1, 000, are maintained by local snowmobile clubs. The Wood City Riders based in…
Knowing Your Neighbor: 20 Years of Bentleyville
DULUTH, Minn. -- Nathan Bentley, the founder and Mayor of Bentleyville, says, looking back, he never would’ve imagined his creation would grow to today’s size. It all started at his home in Esko Minnesota,…
Problematic Downtown Duluth Parking Ramp Secured With Fencing
DULUTH, Minn. -- A problematic downtown Duluth parking ramp has been secured with new fencing to help curb unwanted behavior -- and more improvements are on the way. The fencing at the HART District Ramp…
ATV Falls Through Ice On Boulder Dam Reservoir
A Saginaw man broke through some ice while riding his ATV. It happened around 7 a.m. Monday on the Boulder Dam Reservoir in St. Louis County. The man got out of the water on his own. The ATV was recovered…
2 Dead After Vehicle T-Boned By Semi On Iron Range
Two people died Monday after the vehicle they were in was hit by a semi on the Iron Range. Fernando Tibayan, 81, was the driver of the vehicle. Filipinas Tibayan, 83, was the passenger in the vehicle. Both are from…
Convicted Killer From Duluth Sentenced For Kidnapping, Rape
DULUTH, Minn. -- A convicted killer from Duluth is sentenced again for a serious crime he committed while out on parole. Dennis Hannuksela, 64, kidnapped, bound and raped a woman on a logging road near Duluth in May of 2021.…
Superior Firefighters Help Over 500 Kids During Annual Toys For Tots Fundraiser
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Firefighters Local 74 were in the giving mood this weekend. The Toys for Tots fundraiser wrapped up helping over 560 kids from around 240 families in Douglas County. Many volunteer hours go into making sure the…
35 Anglers Rescued From Drifting Ice On Upper Red Lake
Monday Update: Authorities are putting out a warning about inconsistent ice conditions after more than two-dozen anglers were rescued Monday night from a chunk of floating ice. The emergency happened on the Upper Red Lake in Beltrami County. The call…
