Radio Personality, Pat Cadigan Dies at Age 81
DULUTH, Minn. - Longtime radio host, Pat Cadigan, has passed away at the age of 81. According to his family, he died Monday morning after battling a short illness. Charles Patrick Cadigan joined the…
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White House: Cyberattack has not Affected US Government
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser says that so far, no U.S. federal systems have been affected by the global cyberattack. Tom Bossert says the U.S. government has been closely monitoring the attack, which has affected an…
Fishing Season Opens in the U.P.
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. (AP) - Fishing season has started in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The state Department of Natural Resources says the seasons for walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge open Monday, May 15, for all Upper Peninsula waters. That includes…
Alfalfa Crop Losses Experienced in Eastern Wisconsin
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) - Unusual seasonal weather variations have made it tough on alfalfa crops in some parts of Wisconsin. A warmer winter and a cold, wet spring have caused a significant portion of the alfalfa crop to fail in…
Fatalities on Minnesota Roads Reaches 100, Down from 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety show that 103 people have died on Minnesota roads so far this year. The state reported 100 deaths on April 27 in 2016. The most recent deaths…
Battle Over Minnesota Budget Continues
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's political leaders are entering the legislative homestretch with no budget deal in sight. It's familiar territory. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican–controlled Legislature have until the May 22 deadline to finish the budget. Few are uttering…
3 Injured as Train Hits Pickup
BASSETT TWP., Minn. - Three Iron Range teenagers were injured when their pickup truck was hit by a train. The crash happened around 4 this afternoon on Sikbo Rd. in Bassett Township, Southeast of Hoyt Lakes. According to the St.…
Enbridge Pipeline Replacement Environmental Review Up for Public Comment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Commerce is soliciting input on a draft environmental review of Enbridge Energy's proposed replacement for its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The release Monday of the environmental…
Annual Gala to Support Northern Lights Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. - This week you can enjoy a nice evening out all while supporting a local organization. The Northern Lights Foundation is hosting their annual gala at Greysolon Ballroom by…
Promotion Aims to Support Downtown Local Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring tourism season is starting and more folks will be heading to downtown to get some shopping done. Get Downtown Week, put on by the Greater Downtown Council, is…
Man, Girl Killed In Iron Range Crash
IRON RANGE - The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal alcohol-related crash that’s claimed the life of a 7-year-old Hibbing girl and a 26-year-old man from Superior. That accident happened just before midnight Saturday on U.S. Highway 169 near…
Nikki's Notebook: Lessons On the Superior Hiking Trail
As it continues to warm up, more hikers are hitting the trails, and thanks to a program through Granite Gear one Duluth man is on a mission to hike…
Annual Smelt Parade Takes On Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Smelt, smelters and other mythical creatures marched down the Lakewalk Saturday for the Annual Run-Smelt-Run Parade and Party. It’s an annual tradition that is unique…
'Get Downtown Week' Is Full Of Deals
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s :"Get Downtown Week" in Duluth, and businesses are encouraging people to shop locally with deals. Downtown Duluth is full of businesses, many of them locally…
'Love Locks' Building On Portion Of Lakewalk
DULUTH, Minn. - The love is continuing to build in the form of dozens of locks on a portion of Duluth’s Lakewalk. All types of padlocks can be seen…
Ray "Skip" Sandman Running for Seat in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District
DULUTH, Minn.- Ray Skip Sandman announced that he will be running for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th congressional district. Sandman is a Vietnam veteran and a former corrections officer. He…
Duluth Mother Gives Back to Essentia NICU
DULUTH, Minn. - Beth Hall has seen many patients in her 34 years at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, but remembers the first time she met Amanda Mallinson well. “I remember…
North Shore Tourism Season Begins
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Once summer weather arrives, the tourism rush is on along Lake Superior's North Shore. If the recent trend continues, this could be some destinations' busiest season yet.…
Mother's Day Tea Served to Chris Jensen Residents
DULUTH, Minn. - In honor of Mother's Day today, residents at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth were treated to a special Mother's Day tea. Everyone got free soaps…
Grandma's Boxcar Open for the Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Another sign of summer: In Canal Park, the Boxcar Ice Cream Machine is back open for the season. You probably recognize the small business. It's right…
College of St. Scholastica celebrates graduation
DULUTH, Minn. - The college of Saint Scholastica held its commencement at Amsoil Arena. Nearly 700 saints marched across the stage to pick up their degrees. 1981 Saint Scholastica grad, Patrick Schiltz…
Families walk and run for Mother's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, heck, everyone was invited to celebrate a Twin Ports Mother's Day tradition. Runners of all ages gathered at Clyde Iron Works for the 33rd annual Duluth…
Youth Helped Transform the Lake Superior Zoo for a Day
DULUTH, Minn.- 9th grade students from the Northland Foundation’s Kids Plus Youth Leadership Academy helped transform the lake Superior Zoo. The group, called “Lions Tigers and Leaders, oh my!” helped build…
Belly Dancers Shake Their Hips for a Good Cause
DULUTH, Minn.- The Shimmy mob celebrated world belly dance day through dancing for a good cause for the second year in a row. The Shimmy Mob made appearances in Leif Erickson park,…
Lake Superior Railroad Museum Celebrates National Train Day
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Railroad museum celebrated National Train day, Saturday. Train lovers had the chance to see the Steam locomotive number 28 which was steamed up and on display to…
Bent Paddle Celebrates 4th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn.- Bent Paddle celebrated their 4 year Anniversary with their annual event, Festiversary. Festival attendees enjoyed beer infused with special flavors, food trucks, games, and family friendly activities. They also received a commemorative…
Johnson Calls Possible Trump Recording "Troubling"
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says it "would be troubling'' if President Donald Trump recorded conversations with former FBI Director James Comey. Trump tweeted Friday that Comey "better hope that there are no `tapes' of our…
