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Ely Teacher Killed In Snowmobile Accident

ELY, Minn. - An Ely man has died from injuries suffered during a snowmobile accident that happened Sunday around 3 p.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office identified the man Monday as 48-year-old Christopher Yarger. The Ely Echo reported Yarger…

Cause of Animal Shelter Fire Released; Donations, Adoptions Needed

[gtxvideo vid='es2IfjH4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/es2IfjH4.jpg' vtitle='Cause of Spooner Animal Shelter Fire Released']   SPOONER, Wis. - A cause is now known for the fire that ripped through the Washburn County Area Humane Society in Spooner. The fire broke out around 1 a.m.…

Larson Addresses The City

Duluth, Minn Tonight, Mayor Emily Larson addressed the city with a speech that lacked length but packed a punch. Tonight in her state of the city address Mayor Emily Larson wanted to…

Local Arts 2017 Schedules Unveiled

DULUTH, Minn. - The art scene in the Twin Ports has grown quickly, creating its own brand. Due to the major support system from the community, it allows for new never-before-seen productions…

Local Leader Wins Well Deserved Award

DULUTH, Minn.- A local leader wins a prestigious award at UMD. An award ceremony was held for Phil Norrgard who received the University of Minnesota’s Outstanding Achievement Award for the work…

It's Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the first day of spring, and Dairy Queens across the Northland and Nation, is celebrating with free Ice Cream Cones Ice Cream Cones are free today at participating Dairy…

Construction Begins on Slip Bridge

DULUTH, Minn.-Construction began on the Duluth Slip Bridge today. The bridge has had major issues over the years, causing it to constantly close. The new system they are installing, will be…

New Michigan Ad Campaign to Raise Awareness for Child Vaccinations

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan health officials are launching a vaccination campaign aimed at preventing serious diseases in children. The "I Vaccinate" campaign by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Franny Strong Foundation and other health officials…

Border Protection Officer Found Dead at Border

GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. - The Cook County Sheriff's Office reports that around 6 p.m. Sunday, March 19, the Cook County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from the Grand Portage Port of Entry where a male US Customs & Border…

Hibbing, Virginia RadioShack Set to Close

RadioShack has announced it will be closing hundreds of stores across the country, including seven in Minnesota. The retailer will be shutting down 552 stores, according to the Business Insider. Those that have been selected are reported to have high…

Man Drowns While Rescuing Dog in Chequamegon Bay

ASHLAND, Wis. - Around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, the Ashland County Sheriff's Office received a report of a male, Ashland resident, Ronald Werchowski, 55, who was overdue from walking his dog near Krehr Park in Ashland. The caller…

Wellness Advocate Promotes Essential Oils

DULUTH, Minn. - For thousands of years, people have healed with nature's touch. Essential oils are used around the world and found in the seeds, bark, stems roots, flowers, and…

Group Hopes to Spread Meaning of Wellness

DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend Northlanders are promoting wellness in the region and at home for the whole family for the Northland Community Wellness Day. This is a free community event highlighting…

House GOP Envisions Big Tax Cuts, Some Government Cuts

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota House Republicans are cuing up cuts to some health care programs and state government agencies while drumming up nearly $1.4 billion in tax relief. House legislative leaders offered up few details on their budgetary…

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Duluth

ROSEVILLE, Minn. - A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at the Holiday Stationstore at 5430 Grand Avenue in Duluth for the March 18, 2017 drawing. The winning numbers were 13-25-44-54-67,…

Boxers Fight to Knock Out Bullying

HIBBING, Minn.- A program in Hibbing is working to knock out bullying It’s a campaign by Iron Range Boxing to help fight bullying. Youth groups attend a…

Ely Man Seriously Injured In Snowmobile Accident

ELY, Minn. - An Ely man is fighting for his life after crashing his snowmobile. St. Louis County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 48 years old. The accident happened. Around 3 p.m. Sunday on Shagawa Lake north of Ely.…

Meet Esko's Senior Core Of Four

The defining aspect of any high school team is its senior leadership, and out at Esko High School that responsibility falls with four young athletes. "Ben Fisher, forward." "Stone DeLeon,…

Mayor Emily Larson Ready For State Of City Address

[gtxvideo vid='0bTKdc4m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0bTKdc4m.jpg' vtitle='Mayor Emily Larson Ready For State Of City Address'] DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was going over final touches Sunday for her second State of the City Address since taking office in 2016. On Monday,…

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