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Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Across the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - In the Northland, people are celebrating Cinco de Mayo by getting their fill of Mexican food and drinks at local restaurants. Lines were out the door at many…

North Shore Scenic Railroad Opens for the Season

DULUTH, Minn. - Starting today, the North Shore Scenic Railroad invites families to ride the rails along Lake Superior. Today was opening day for the railroad. There are plenty of…

St. Scholastica Celebrates Start of Physician Assistant Program

DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica now offers more options for health care students. A physician assistant program starts next fall. The program accepted 30 full-time students for courses at…

Maddie Rooney Makes Women's USA National Team

DULUTH, Minn- UMD sophomore goaltender Maddie Rooney is 1 of just 23 players named to the 2017-2018 USA Women's National Team. At just 19 years old, the standout sophomore will…

St. Scholastica Student Helps Raise Money for Volunteer Gardener

DULUTH, Minn. - A Saint Scholastica student is raising money to help out a good Samaritan in her neighborhood. Last summer, Lindsay Monson came across an elderly woman named Rosemary, who spends…

Evening Update 05-05-17

2nd Annual Strut Your Mutt to Take Place Saturday

ASHLAND, Wis.- The Strut your Mutt 2nd annual Strut your mutt 5k is taking place on Saturday The Chequamegon Humane Association is encouraging people to come out for a day of fun…

Measles Outbreak in Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota is seeing the state's biggest measles outbreak since 1990. As of Thursday, 44 cases of the measles had been confirmed statewide. There have been no confirmed cases of…

Original Stenciling Unveiled at Glensheen Mansion

DULUTH, Minn. - Glensheen Mansion in Duluth holds more than 100 years of history withing its walls and now original stenciling is bringing life to Alfred's room. Conservators from Midwest Art Conservation…

New Day Shelter Fundraiser This Saturday Will Take Participants 'Under the Sea'

ASHLAND, Wis.- The New Day shelter in Ashland is holding their 22nd annual Fundraiser, Saturday. It’s an Under the sea themed party, where attendees will have the chance to win 20,000…

McDonald's Gives Out Fry Forks or 'Frorks'

DULUTH, Minn.- McDonald's on London Road in Duluth was offering Frorks Friday, for the first 50 people to try out one of their new artisan sandwiches. Frorks are rubber fork handles that can…

Duluth May Get New Parking App

DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth’s parking services may become much easier to use in the near future as they are trying to allow Northlanders to pay for parking through an app.…

Gander Mountain to Remain Open in Hermantown

DULUTH, Minn.-Despite recent rumors, the Gander Mountain store in Hermantown is not closing. The owner of Gander Mountain has said via a Twitter that the Duluth location will remain open. There are…

Marijuana Found Stashed in Shipment of Ford Fusions

NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) - A shipment of Ford Fusions traveling by rail from Mexico to Minnesota has been found to have marijuana hidden inside the vehicles. The Arizona Daily Star reported Thursday that 15 Ford Fusions have been in…

Natural Surface Trails Begin to Open in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth reports that city-managed natural surface trails are open. Trail users are asked to use trails with care, practice etiquette on shared trails, and avoid entering wet areas to prevent trail damage. Cyclists of…

Bent Paddle Celebrates 4 Years in Business with Festiversary 2017

DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle Brewing Company will be hosting their fourth annual Festiversary event on Saturday May 13 from 2 - 8 p.m. The festival celebrates the brewery's 4th anniversary with live music, family activities, food, and of course…

4-Year-Old Dies From Methadone Overdose in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed a 4-year-old boy has died from a methadone overdose. Tyranne Beckless is the seventh child in Milwaukee County under the age of 5 to die of an opioid…

Minnesotans Ready for Fishing as Walleye Season Approaches

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is ready to start fishing. The state has an estimated 1.4 million licensed anglers and around 500,000 are expected to fish when walleye season opens Saturday, May 13. Governor Mark Dayton is hosting the 70th…

Madison Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking

MADISON, Wis. - A jury reached a guilty verdict after less than three hours, following a four-day trial of a Madison man, who was involved in prostitution and sex trafficking. Attorney General Brad…

Firefighters Announce Endorsement of City Council Candidates

DULUTH, Minn. - IAFF Local 101 Duluth Firefighters have announced their endorsement of Duluth City Council 4th District candidate, Renee Van Nett, and at-large candidates incumbent Zack Filipovich and Rich Updegrove. Local 101 President Pete Johnson, praised all candidates on their…

South St. Louis DWI Court Named One of Four 'Academy Courts' in the Nation

DULUTH, Minn. - The South St. Louis DWI Court in Duluth, has been named one of four national Academy Courts in the United States by the National Center for DWI Courts (NCDC)…

Red Flag Warning Issued; Burning Discouraged

DULUTH, Minn. - The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds. This is in effect from 1 p.m. to 7…

Tunnel Cleaning Project Scheduled on I-35 and Highway 61

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a tunnel cleaning project that will begin on Sunday, May 7. The project is scheduled during evening hours to minimize traffic interference. Motorists are asked to watch for work zones…