Grandma's Marathon Announces Musical Acts
DULUTH, Minn.-Grandma's Marathon announced today that three huge 90s bands will play "Rock the Big Top" party June 16th in Canal Park. Everclear, Vertical Horizon, and Fastball will be playing some of…
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Drug Bust in Eveleth, 3 Arrested
EVELETH, Minn. - Members of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed three search warrants on March 21, 2017, which resulted in three arrests. These individuals were arrested for various drug and weapons charges. As a result…
Duluth to Participate in Earth Hour on March 25
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth will be participating along with millions around the world on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to commemorate Earth Hour. For one hour, the lights on the Aerial Lift Bridge and…
House GOP Lines Up Tuition Tax Credit, Social Security Help
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - House Republicans are aiming to exempt more Social Security income from taxes as part of a $1.35 billion tax relief bill. That provision was the highlight of Republicans' tax bill released Wednesday. The bill would…
Target Celebrates Stretch Marks in New Swimwear Campaign
NEW YORK (AP) - Target is celebrating the stretch mark as a thing of beauty. The chain has launched a swimwear campaign on social media that features four models in unretouched images as it promotes a focus on inclusivity. Social…
Police: 2 Injured in Wisconsin Shooting, Schools on Lockdown
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a shooting has critically injured two people in northern Wisconsin, and area schools and a hospital are on lockdown. Dozens of police cars and emergency vehicles were responding after a shooting was reported Wednesday…
Budget Fights Brew as Legislature Starts Assembling Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota lawmakers' budget-setting spree is in full swing. Cuts to state agencies and big tax breaks began to materialize this week as House and Senate Republicans started releasing detailed budget plans with a $1.65 billion…
Empty Bowl Auction Opens
DULUTH, Minn.-Second Harvest’s Empty Bowl Auction officially opened today. The auction features bowls crafted by area artists. Proceeds help benefit the Northern Lakes Food Bank. The actual empty bowl event will be held April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
Former Sen. Feingold Launches New Advocacy Campaign
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold is starting a new nonprofit political advocacy group focused on voters' rights, campaign finance reform, protecting the independence of the U.S. Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College. Feingold announced the…
Red Cross in Need of Type O Negative and AB Blood Donors
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The American Red Cross is issuing a call for type O negative and AB blood donors, after severe winter weather in areas of the country caused around 250 blood drives to cancel in March alone. Type…
2017 Commercial Shipping Season Kicks Off Today
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2017 commercial shipping season started this morning, just after sunrise. The Roger Blough was the first ship to pass beneath the lift bridge and begin her journey the…
Wastewater Treatment is Focus of World Water Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22 with a different theme each year. In 2017, the focus is on wastewater treatment. The City of Superior's wastewater…
Animal Allies Educating Northland Youth
DULUTH, Minn. - Some say seeing is believing. Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth is looking to educate Northland youth by making way into classrooms, to teach hands-on. Twenty-five years later,…
Aquatic Invasive Species Course
Duluth, Minn Invasive species have caught the attention of the St. Louis River Alliance and there doing what they can to take on the issue before it gets worse. Ordinary citizens…
Superior To Invest In Local Attractions
Superior, Wis Tonight the City of Superior is looking to make a splash in the tourism industry by revamping two of its most treasured pieces of land. Wisconsin Point will finally…
Seminar Held to Help Duluthians Understand Utility Bills
DULUTH, Minn. - For anyone having a hard understanding their utility bill, the Citizens Utility Board was in Duluth today to help. The statewide organization held seminars at the Coppertop Church and…
Great Outdoors: UMD’s Clean Snowmobile Team Takes 3rd in National Competition
DULUTH, Minn. - Living in the Northland, most people have seen and heard snowmobiles buzzing through the snow during the winter months. Over at UMD, a group of students has…
Gordy's Hosts Charity Fundraiser Before Opening
CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet opens for the season tomorrrow. The restaurant hosted a fundraiser tonight, allowing the highest bidders to enjoy a private party at the famous diner, all while…
Lake Superior College Students Awarded Toolboxes
DULUTH, Minn. - Three Lake Superior College students were awarded a toolbox today that they can use to complete their machine tool program and work professionally in the field. The Machine…
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Federal Budget Cuts Could Impact Foster Grandparent Program
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of Duluth second graders put to use their daily writing lesson, lobbying to keep a classroom helper on hand Tuesday. It all started with the inauguration…
Local Leaders United Against Trump Budget
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth and St. Louis County officials voiced concerns over the proposed federal budget at a unique press conference Tuesday morning at City Hall. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was joined…
UMD’s Clean Snowmobile Team Places 3rd
A group of UMD Engineering students brought home some hardware this weekend.
Tri-Towers Residents Voice Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - Some residents At Downtown Duluth's Tri–Towers Apartments are scared Because of recent trouble in and around the complex. However, Duluth police say some incidents are exaggerated. Those were…
Wisconsin DHS Head Doesn't Know How Many May Lose Insurance
Linda Seemeyer MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The head of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services says she doesn't know how many people may lose insurance in the state under the proposed federal health care overhaul. Linda Seemeyer was asked about…
Sheriff Who Investigated Wetterling Abduction Announces Retirement
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - A central Minnesota sheriff who worked to solve the decades-old kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling is hanging up his badge. Stearns County Sheriff John Sanner announced his…
Subject Identified in Polk County Officer Involved Shooting
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an officer involved shooting incident that happened on Monday, March 20 in Polk County. The Grand Forks County Medical Examiner has identified the deceased…
Duluth Police, Fond du Lac Band Receive Grants for Combating Sex Trafficking
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (DPS-OJP) recently awarded eight Sex Trafficking Investigation and Training Grants to help law enforcement agencies across the state for 2017. Statewide grants totaled $799,268 compared with $487,500…
Duluth Police Introduce Internet Purchase Exchange Locations
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has announced it will be installing Internet Purchase Exchange Location signs. These locations are designed to promote a safe location for those purchasing items from others online. Whether it's Craigslist or a Facebook…
Arson Incident in UMD Dorms
DULUTH, Minn. - Sunday, March 19, just after 7:30 p.m., UMDPD and personnel from the Duluth Fire Department responded to the sixth floor of Griggs Hall E on the report of…
