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March Madness Could Lead to Trouble

DULUTH, Minn. - Maybe it's a coincidence with the NCAA Basketball tournament going on, but March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Every year, millions of dollars are wagered on the tournament, both in sportsbooks, and on those bracket sheets you…

Students Learn How to Protect St. Louis River

CLOQUET, Minn. - Kids from area schools got hands–on lessons on how to protect the St. Louis River Thursday. St. Louis River–River Watch is a program that gets kids involved with…

St. Urho's Day is Today

FINLAND, Minn.-One sign of spring, is that St. Urho's day. The day, which is officially today, celebrates the Finnish saint, Urho. This weekend, festivities kick into high gear Friday in Finland, Minnesota…

Coast Guard Breaks Ice to Make Way for Ships

DULUTH, Minn.- The Alder cruised through Lake Superior, cracking and breaking the ice that formed on the water’s surface. "The Alder is a 225 foot buoy tender, it is ice capable,…

Walker Opposes Trump Over Great Lakes Funding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker tells The Associated Press he opposes President Donald Trump's proposal to remove federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Walker talked to AP on Thursday after Trump released his budget calling for…

Several Arrested in Stand Off Southeast of Bemidji

TEN LAKES TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The Beltrami County Sheriff's office reports that on Thursday, March 16 around 3:40 a.m., 911 dispatch received information from a female caller that she needed help. As attempts were made to gather information, the call…

Officials Confirm 1st Capture of Silver Carp on St. Croix

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota officials have confirmed the first capture of an invasive silver carp on the St. Croix River. The Department of Natural Resources says a commercial angler caught it near Prescott, Wisconsin, as part of a…

Former Teacher Sentenced in Child Porn and Gun Case

DULUTH, Minn.-A former Duluth teacher was sentenced today to five years in jail for possessing child pornography, while also being a felon with a firearm. According to County Attorney Mark Rubin, Daniel Kludt was arrested last year after police conducted a…

Two Iron Range Men Arrested in Trapping Case

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA-Two Iron Range men are charged in a large-scale illegal trapping case that natural resources officials say is the biggest they've seen in the region. The men are accused of setting hundreds of wire snares across northeastern Minnesota and…

Cheerios Working to Bring Back the Bees

General Mills brand Cheerios is working to raise awareness for declining bee populations by starting the movement #BringBacktheBees, and removing their iconic mascot, Buzz.  Cheerios partnered up with Veseys Seeds to give away 100 million wildflower seeds for the cause. Those…

DNR, St. Louis County Warn of Water Skipping Activities

MINNESOTA - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are issuing a public notice to those planning to participate in any "water skipping" activities. This practice will no longer be allowed and…

Young Actors Prepare for Disney Classic

DULUTH, Minn. - A Disney classic is coming to Duluth. The Duluth Playhouse is presenting "The Lion King Jr!" and it opens tonight. This is being performed by the Children's…

Former Bagley's Building To Be Sold To Texas Investor

  DULUTH, Minn. - The downtown Duluth building that was, up until last year, once home to Bagley & Company Jewelers for 131 years has been sold to an investor in Texas. We're told the building on the 300-block of…

Lake Superior College Job Fair

Duluth, Minn If you need a job in manufacturing hopefully you made it to Lake Superior College’s career night tonight. The demand for manufacturing jobs in the twin ports is high.…

Superior Mayor Forum

We're just weeks away from a new mayor in Superior. Two candidates Jim Paine and Brent Fennessey were left standing after February's Primary. Tonight they met face to face trying to sway…

PetSmart Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - PetSmart is now open in Duluth at the Village Mall near Hobby Lobby and Savers. Store managers say PetSmart has had its eyes on the Northland for years and…

City of Duluth to Address Homelessness

DULUTH, Minn. - This week, the Duluth City Council passed a resolution to focus on the problem of homelessness. On Monday, a non-binding resolution was passed, which the City Council…

Duluth Citizens' Police Academy Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department's citizens' police academy started Wednesday night. Over the next 11 weeks, participants will take part in classroom and field instruction, covering a wide variety of…

Hermantown Hawks Raising Money for Fellow Hawk

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hundreds of Hawks were soaring together in the Northland Wednesday morning. Students, staff, and faculty at Hermantown Middle School were crowded together for a group photo. It’s all for…

Smoking Forum Held in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-The American Lung Association held it Kick Butts event today, which focused on how young minorities are targeted using menthol tobacco products. Data was also shared from the Menthol Cigarette Intervention…

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