Petition For Councilor Garfield's Resignation; Picket Planned
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Advocates against domestic violence say they are not standing down on their mission to get Superior city councilor Graham Garfield to resign amid domestic abuse…
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Duluth Firefighters Hold Pinning Ceremony
A new firefighter tradition continued in Duluth Wednesday, giving recognition to firefighters who have excelled at the job. At the Duluth Depot, the fire department held the second annual…
UMD Art Students Sell Their Art For A Cause
Duluth, Minn. UMD students put their artistic capabilities to the test for a great cause. Art students came up with the idea to make art based on the trials and tribulations of…
City Needs Input on Lincoln Park Upgrades
DULUTH, Minn. - Lincoln Park is just one parks the city is improving with $18 million in tourism tax dollars From the St. Louis River Corridor Initiative. Lincoln…
100-Plus Pack Open House For Proposed Kwik Trip; Many Not Thrilled
PROCTOR, Minn. -- It was standing room only at the Proctor Black Woods Wednesday night where residents and business owners sounded off against a proposed Kwik Trip on Boundary Avenue and U.S.…
Sharing the Beauty of the Northland One Photo at a Time
NORTH SHORE, Minn. - It’s an absolutely perfect sunny day on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Just a day shy of a major storm, the wind is calm but the…
Duluth YMCA Gets People Moving on Walking Wednesdays
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth YMCA is doing its part to get people moving more throughout the month of May. Anybody is invited to take part in "Walking Wednesdays". It's all part…
Folk School Hosts Beginner Bike Maintenance Class
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're just getting your bike out for the season, it might be time for a little tune up. This evening, the Duluth Folk School hosted a beginner bike…
Stock Car Racing Season Beginning in the Northland
PROCTOR, Minn.- Stock Car Racing Season is beginning in the Northland. Today, Representatives from all of the Northern Tier tracks of the Wissota Promoters Association gave an overview of their upcoming…
Head of the Lakes United Way Hosts Luncheon
DULUTH, Minn.- The Head of the Lakes United Way honored people and organizations that have helped with their cause through volunteering and monetary donations. United Way held their Annual Luncheon at…
Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day is Thursday
DULUTH, Minn.- Pancake Day is the Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser each year, and last year, the organization was able to raise $50,000 to give back to the community. Thousands of people…
Cloquet Legion Post Closing Its Doors
CLOQUET, Minn. - Wednesday was bittersweet for members American Legion Post 262. The post recently sold its clubhouse, and Wednesday the packing up process started. Post 262 started in 1919 and moved…
DAV Rummage Sale Set for Saturday
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Disabled American Veterans host a rummage sale Saturday at Cloquet's National Guard Armory. Standard rummage sale fare will be available, but organizers say this sale is unique, as…
Man Wanted in Connection to Death Investigation in Crookston
CROOKSTON, Minn. - The Crookston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating an individual who may have information related to a death investigation. Eddie Markeith Frazier is described as age 49, 6' 4" tall, 320 pounds, with black…
Hermantown Man Receives 60 Year Prison Sentence for Sex Assault
DULUTH, Minn. - A Hermantown man received a 60-year prison sentence today for sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl. It is believed to be the longest durational sentence for a sex crime…
Tick-borne Powassan Virus Confirmed in 6 Minnesota Counties
(KQDS) - A tick-borne disease, Powassan, has been confirmed in six Minnesota counties so far this year, including Pine, Anoka, Cass, Clearwater, Houston, and Morrison, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Since 2008, there have been 22 reported cases…
Superior City Councilor Back in Court Today
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Superior City Councilor Graham Garfield was in Douglas County Court today to face the four domestic abuse charges including one felony. Garfield was recently asked by Superior Mayor Jim Paine to…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Circulating Bills Targeting Big Box Stores
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Big box stores in Wisconsin are begin targeted in a pair of bipartisan-backed bills circulating in the state Legislature. The bill unveiled Wednesday set up a fight pitting retail giants like Menards, Lowe's, and ShopKo against…
Douglas County Sheriff Involved in 3 Car Crash
POPLAR, Wis. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports that a County Deputy was involved in a three car crash involving minor injuries. The incident happened Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 2, according to authorities. Deputy Kris Witt was westbound…
More than 1,000 Texting Citations Issued as Drivers Continue to Focus on Distractions
ST. PAUL, Minn. - From Snapchatting to shopping on Amazon while behind the wheel, more than 1,000 drivers made the choice to focus on activities other than driving during the statewide extra distracted enforcement period from April 10-23, according to…
Attempted Child Abduction at Washington Elementary School Found to be Miscommunication
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Police Department has reported that on Tuesday May 2, they received a report form a parent of a student at Washington Elementary school, who alleged that on Monday, May 1 someone contacted the school impersonating…
Road Construction Planned for Commonwealth Avenue in Gary New Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is hosting a public meeting regarding summer construction plans for Commonwealth Avenue which leads into Boy Scout Landing. The project is aimed at improving access to the river. The proposal involves complete reconstruction…
Poll: Dayton Sees High Approval in Gubernatorial Homestretch
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton is entering the final stage of his eight years in office with his highest ever approval rating. The Star Tribune reports that 62 percent of voters approved of the Democratic governor's job…
Man Sentenced for Role in Hit-and-Run Homicide in Gilbert
GILBERT, Minn.-A 57-year-old man was sentenced to 67 months in jail today, for his role in a fatal hit-and-run in Gilbert in October of last year. Jeffrey Airhart hit 85-year-old Florence…
Edina Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
EDINA, Minn. (AP) - A Twin Cities suburb has raised the age to purchase tobacco to 21, angering businesses who say they will lose business to nearby communities. Edina is believed to be the first city in Minnesota to raise…
Duluth Lions Club Celebrates 60th Pancake Day Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - An annual tradition will be back in Duluth tomorrow. The Duluth Lions Club 60th Annual Pancake Day is Thursday, May 4 from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Pioneer…
Battling Tick Bites with Essential Prevention
DULUTH, Minn. - According to a new report, tick-borne diseases are on the rise across much of the country. With that being said, it’s important to remain cautious, especially when pets…
Hibbing Street Dance Still On
HIBBING, Minn. - There's good news for Hibbing's annual jubilee street dance after the city government stepped in, following the Chamber of Commerce's decision to cancel its permit request.…
Great Outdoors: Mosquito Season is Coming
DULUTH, Minn.- The recent cold weather is delaying the hatching of mosquito eggs, but that doesn’t mean they’re not coming. And it doesn’t even mean there will be fewer mosquitoes. "Every…
