Observation Hill Dog Park Keeping Busy With Nice Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - This nice weather is bringing people out the dog park on Observation Hill. In Duluth, it's the only dog park open right now. Keene Creek and Jean Duluth Parks are…
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Payless Shoesource Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon. The Topeka,…
Tribe President Avoids Dispute in Wisconsin Legislature Address
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The president of a tribe that plans to withhold nearly $1 million from the state over a casino dispute told Wisconsin lawmakers and officials Tuesday that the state will be stronger if tribal leaders and state…
Study: 88 Percent of Mayo Clinic Referrals for 2nd Opinion Get New Diagnosis
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KMSP) - Eight-eight-percent of patients who go to the Mayo Clinic in Rochster, Minnesota for a second opinion, leave with a new or refined diagnosis, according to a new study. The study found approximately one in every five…
State Assembly Passes Batch of Bills to Combat Opioid Abuse
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Months after Gov. Scott Walker called on the Legislature to take swift action to combat the state's opioid epidemic, the state Assembly has passed nine pieces of Legislation. The Assembly, on Tuesday, passed all but two…
Public Urged to Stay off Duluth Trails Until Conditions Improve
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth trails are still in rough shape after the winter. City officials told us today they are just too muddy to use right now. If Northlander’s do decide to go out…
Video of Ice Skaters on Duluth Trail Goes Viral
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you’ve been on social media in the past week or so, maybe you’ve seen this video. Five friends out on the trail at Lester Park in Duluth, but…
Evening Update 04-04-17
Your latest local headlines and weather forecast.
Fun and Leaning for Kids at Day Camps
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids get to have a lot of fun and learn all about science this week at the Duluth Children's Museum. The annual April Day Camps give kids a chance…
Early Childhood Summit Connects Educators
DULUTH, Minn. - Educators from across Northeastern Minnesota attended the eleventh annual Early Childhood Summit today in Duluth. More than two hundred school officials focused on the importance of Pre-K through…
Equal Pay Day Rally Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is Equal Pay Day because, according to the National Committee on Pay Equity, April 4th is how far women have to work into 2017 to earn what…
Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Elementary Students
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Holocaust survivor spoke to kids at Northern Lights Elementary School in Superior today. Marion Blumenthal Lazan spent many years of her childhood at a concentration camp in Germany. She published…
Opiate Problems Come to Forefront in Wisconsin
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Wisconsin House of Representatives today, worked on passing a bill to expand opiate treatment facilities at a cost of almost $5 million. The funding could help many different organizations in…
Minnesota House Advances $3.2 Billion Higher Education Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has approved a $3.2 billion education bill that would freeze tuition next year for the state's two-year and technical colleges but will likely raise it at the University of Minnesota. The bill…
Itasca County Burning Restrictions Begin April 10
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - With the warmer temperatures and dry vegetation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will implement burning restrictions in Itasca County beginning April 10. Fire danger can vary greatly from one part of the state to another,…
Wisconsin Traffic Crashes Kill 28 People in March
MADISON, Wis. - Preliminary data shows that 28 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes for the month of March, seven fewer than March of 2016, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Last month was tied for the second safest…
Minnesota Safe Routes to School Sponsoring Bike Poster Contest
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Students in grades K-8 are invited to enter the Minnesota Safe Routes to School's Bike to School poster contest. Students are asked to design an 8.5…
The Latest on a Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) _ The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 9:40 p.m. The United Nations says it isn't in a position to independently verify reports of a chemical attack in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province but…
Audit of Minnesota High School Sports Transfers Finds Lack of Consistency, Transparency
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - A state audit of student-athlete transfers in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) found the league's process lacks consistency, transparency, sufficient public notice, and external review. The review from the Office of Legislative Auditor…
Missing Superior Teen Found
UPDATE 4/5: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has found Erica Woodhull. SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Erica Danielle Woodhull. Her last known location was Superior High School. She was…
Wisconsin State Schools Superintendent Election Today
MADISON, Wis.-State Superintendent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz are squaring off in the race to be Wisconsin's top education official. The election to lead the Department of Public Instruction tops Tuesday's ballot statewide. There are also several municipal and…
Hayward to Vote on School Referendum Tonight
HAYWARD, Wis.-A referendum to add more funding to Hayward schools is on the ballot tonight in that community. The measure calls for adding $2 million a year to the school's budget, which would be paid by property taxes. The extra funding would…
Minnesota Health Plans Report Worst Year in a Decade
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - A report finds Minnesota health plans had their worst financial results in a decade last year. The Minnesota Council of Health Plans, a trade group for insurers, issued the report Monday. The Star Tribune reports nonprofit…
Northland Uncovered: Olga Lakela Herbarium
A look at the history and continuing legacy of the Herbarium at UMD.
New Exhibit to Open in SS Meteor Whaleback Ship Museum
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Spring is here and that means tourists will soon be filling the Twin Ports. In Superior, volunteers with the Superior Public Museums are working hard to ensure the buildings…
Garage Fire Breaks Out in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - A garage fire in Superior kept firefighters busy shortly after 10 Monday night. Crews responded to the structure fire at 5410 Hammond Avenue. When fire officials arrived all occupants were out of the structure. Smoke was coming…
Duluth Gives Proclamation For Awareness
Mayor Emily Larson teamed up with County Attorney Mark Rubin who issued their own proclamation. St. Louis County Court House was littered with supports of the cause as they declared April as…
Child Abuse Awareness Raised In April
Superior, Wis. April is National Child Abuse Awareness month but Superior took it a step further. It all happened this afternoon to kick off the month long campaign. Mayor Bruce Hagen proclaimed…
Duluth Tourism Businesses Ramp Up For Spring
Duluth, Minn. Some tourism businesses say the mild weather this year has been great for business. The Duluth Experience says they started their kayak tours…
Lake Superior Zoo's Zoomobile Stops By Duluth Library
Duluth, Minn. Some Northland kids got the chance to get up close to some nocturnal critters today. The Lake Superior Zoo's Zoomobile made the stop today to teach…
