Lake Superior Zoo Names Interim CEO
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo announced today that it has hired an interim CEO. Dave Benson will serve as interim CEO at the Lake Superior Zoo, following seven years…
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Duluth Air Show Wraps Up
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Air Show 2017 that brought out thousands of spectators, wrapped up Sunday. This year’s Headliners were the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, but those who attended the show…
Orlando Shooting: 5 People Dead After 'Disgruntled' Ex-Employee Opens Fire, Police Say
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Five people were shot and killed at an Orlando business on Monday morning by a "disgruntled" former employee who then turned the gun on himself, police said. Officers responded to…
Wisconsin County Launches Program to Fight Overdose Deaths
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A southeast Wisconsin county is making the drug used to reduce opioid overdoses more widely available in an attempt to fight opioid overdose deaths. The Kenosha News reports that Kenosha County's Narcan Distribution Initiative will train…
Walker to Keep Pressure Up on Lawmakers over Road Funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker is keeping up the pressure on fellow Republicans to find a road-funding solution. Walker scheduled a news conference Monday alongside the ongoing work on the Highway 151/Verona Road reconstruction on the southwest side…
248,000 Hourly Workers in Minnesota Make $9.50 or Less
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report from the state labor officials shows about 15-percent of hourly employees in Minnesota make the minimum wage of $9.50 an hour or less. The Department of Labor and Industry report shows there…
UMD Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth's Department of Theatre has announced their 2017-18 season performances. Season tickets are available for purchase August 1-31. For information on pricing visit www.tickets.umn.edu Antigone By Sophocles Translated by Don Taylor Directed by…
ATV Roll-Over Accident Leaves Sturgeon Lake Man Dead
FINLAYSON, Minn. - A man is dead after an ATV accident in Finlayson Township in Pine County, Minnesota. The Pine County Sheriff's Department responded to the report of an ATV accident on Cane Creek Road on Saturday, June 3 around…
Upward Bound Program at UWS Receives $1.28 Million Grant
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Upward Bound program at the University of Wisconsin - Superior received a $1.28 million grant for the next five years from the U.S. Department of Education. The Upward Bound program, established in 1999, currently serves over…
Twin Ports Mayors Join Together for Theater Fundraiser
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This week the mayors of Duluth and Superior will be joining forces for a good cause. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Superior Mayor Jim Paine will be performing in…
Superior Downtown Farmer's Market Opens for Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Spring is here, Summer is around the corner and farmer's markets are back in the Northland! The 2017 Superior Downtown Farmers Market is every Wednesday through October 25, 2017.…
Firefighters Rescue Deer From Duluth Harbor
A frightened deer is doing much better after somehow falling into the Duluth Harbor. Duluth firefighters were called in to save the day this weekend. Crews eventually got the…
Sen. Al Franken Holds Book Signing In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Sen. Al Franken was in Duluth Sunday to talk about and sign his new book “Al Franken, Giant of the Senate.” Franken’s new…
Duluth Trolleys Are Back for the Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - The Port Town Trolleys are back on the streets of Duluth for the summer. The trolleys circulate between downtown Duluth, Canal Park, and Bayfront Park…
Giant Chair Greets Visitors In Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The RJ Houle Information Center in Two Harbors now has a giant chair in front of it. People visiting Two Harbors can hop on…
Two Harbors Science Lab Brings High-Tech Jobs To The Northland
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - A science lab in Two Harbors is on the cutting edge of some important bio-medical work. BRTI Life Sciences is having success with…
Police: Man Stabbed Multiple Times In Finlayson
FINLAYSON, Minn. (Press Release) — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault which took place early this morning in the city of Finlayson. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents and crime scene personnel are assisting with the…
Northlanders Enjoy Summer Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a hot day in Duluth, and folks were out soaking up the sun. Some families spent the day watching baseball and cheering on the Duluth Huskies that played…
Volunteers Needed For Local Fire Departments
Brule, Wis. - As part of the "Be Somebody" campaign, more than 30 volunteer fire departments throughout North West Wisconsin came together in Brule. No matter what day, or the time in…
Small Business Open House In Superior
Superior, Wis. - Small businesses in downtown superior are doing anything possible to get patrons in the door. Construction on U.S. highway 2 has begun to take a toll on small businesses…
Pets and Owners Strut at the Walk for Animals Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Pet lovers had the chance to strut their mutts at Animal Allies’ 25th Anniversary Walk for Animals Event. It’s the biggest pet centered event in the twin ports with…
Duluth Airshow 2017 Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands of Aviation lovers watched in awe as planes twirled and zipped through the air for Minnesota’s Greatest Air show. "It was fun seeing the parachutes I mean I’ve never…
Couple Found Dead in Camper
BROOKSTON, Minn. - A Cloquet couple Was found dead Saturday morning, apparent victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. St. Louis County Sheriffs found 67 year old Richard Smith and 65 year old Pamela…
WEB EXTRA: Sights & Sounds of Opening Day at Wade Stadium
DULUTH, Minn- It was a perfect evening at Wade Stadium, as the Duluth Huskies finally took their home turf after starting 3 and 1 on the road. Huskies played host to the Willmar Stingers, who were…
Trent Klatt Steps Down As Grand Rapids Head Coach
Grand Rapids, Minn- After two season at the helm of their varsity hockey program, Head Coach Trent Klatt has decided to step down to pursue a degree. Katt and the Thunderhawks finished with a final record of 23-7-1 and became Class…
UPDATE: Wrong Way Driver Causes Multiple Crashes on I-35
DULUTH, Minn. - A Centerville, Minn. man, traveling against traffic on I-35, caused two crashes in Duluth Friday afternoon according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The first crash happened around 5:15 p.m., when a…
