Duluth Mayor Observes International Women's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - March 8th is International Women's Day. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson says Women's Day means more to her since she was elected. Larson is the first woman Mayor in…
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Duluth Coffee Company Expanding
DULUTH, Minn. - There's exciting news for the Duluth Coffee Company. The company is adding a new 1,000 square foot roastery and event space two doors down from the current shop…
Wisconsin Men Arrested in Theft of 100,000 Diapers
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (AP) - Two Wisconsin men are accused of stealing 100,000 diapers. The Post-Crescent reports the police allege the men stole nearly 1,800 cases of diapers -- valued at more than $45,000, from a charitable organization that provides…
102-Year-Old Rochester Man Honored with High School Diploma
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A 102-year-old Rochester man can finally call himself a high school graduate. Leon Swendsen received an honorary diploma Tuesday, from Rochester Public Schools, in a ceremony that saw…
Minnesota Republicans Aim to Loosen Gun Laws
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota gun owners may no longer need a permit to carry in public as Republican lawmakers seek to loosen state gun laws. A House bill eliminating the state's permit-to-carry law was one of a pair…
LCP Lineman in Stable Condition After Electrical Contact on the Job
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - A Lake Country Power lineman is in stable condition after he made electrical contact yesterday around 5:30 p.m. The incident happened while crews were working in the Grand Rapids area to restore power. More than 4,800…
Duluth Firefighters Remind of Changing Smoke Alarm Batteries
DULUTH, Minn. - Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoke alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). Duluth IAFF Local 101 firefighters are reminding homeowners to not just change the clocks…
Man Struck by Tree in Iron Yesterday
IRON, Minn.-A 58-year-old man was struck by a tree yesterday afternoon due to the high winds, while working with a crew trying to remove another tree that fell on the roadway in Iron. Robert Edblom, 58, of Britt, was injured…
Duluth Airshow, DARE2B to Provide Free Airshow Tickets to Students
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Air & Aviation Expo, presented by St. Luke's and Twin Ports D.A.R.E.(DARE2B) held an event today to announce that tickets to the most anticipated event happening this…
Court: Unemployment Benefits Depend on Attendance Situation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A state appeals court says workers can collect unemployment benefits even if they're fired for missing their shifts, depending on the situation. The case stems form the Mequon Jewish Campus decision to fire nurse Valarie Beres…
Democrats Propose Legalizing Assisted Suicide in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democrats in the state Legislature want to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill people in Wisconsin. Three lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill to allow someone suffering from a terminal illness to end their life if…
Animal Allies to Host Nibbles and Networking Event
DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies will be hosting their first ever Nibbles and Networking event Wednesday evening, starting at 5:30p.m. The social opportunity will allow local veterinarians to connect with each…
Franken Turns Back $41K in Donations from Boston Law Firm
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - U.S. Senator Al Franken has turned over nearly $41,000 of campaign contributions from a Boston law firm being investigated for improper donations. The Federal Election Commission and federal prosecutors are investigating Thornton Law Firm for…
Fire in Hermantown Destroys Garage
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-A fire destroyed a garage on the 3800 Block of Almquist Road in Hermantown last night. Fire officials told us today, they are not sure what caused the fire, which started…
Twins Spring Ballpark Pass: Every April/May Home Game for $99
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - The Minnesota Twins are offering a new Spring Ballpark Pass this season that gives you a ticket to every home game in April and May for $99. Opening Day is not…
Milder Bird Flu Found in Jennie-O Farm in Wisconsin
BARRON, Wis. (AP) - Officials confirm a low-pathogenic bird flu strain has been detected in a Jennie-O Turkey Store operation in western Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted notice of the case to the Organization for Animal Health's website…
Duluth Police Offer Tips to Reduce Vehicle Thefts
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is offering some suggestions to help reduce vehicle theft incidents. The most important thing one can do to prevent auto theft is to maintain control of keys and key fobs to vehicles. The…
Local Heroes to Battle on Ice
DULUTH, Minn. - Local heroes will soon be battling on the ice for a good cause. The Duluth Police Department and Duluth Fire Department are preparing for a hockey game for a…
School Closing 3-8-17
School Closing: Birchwood School District closing at 9:30 a.m. due to power outage, no after-school activities
Teenagers Get a Taste of Trade Careers
DULUTH, Minn.- Sarah Mckean is a 10th grade student at Denfeld High school. But she and her friend Cami Martin are already thinking about their future careers. And…
Adaptive Skiing Program Helps Make Skiing Accessible to Everyone
DULUTH, Minn.- Sam Mahoney was a snowboarder 7 years ago, before he sustained a tragic injury that stopped him from pursuing the sport he loved "I never got back on…
Two Harbors 7th Ave/Hwy 61 Getting Face Lift
Two Harbors, Minn Two Harbors will be getting a face lift during the summer of 2018. Construction along 7th ave (Hwy 61) will make things easier for the locals and those…
Strong Winds Blow Across the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - A very windy day in Duluth. There were reports of downed power lines, trees, and poles. All over the Northland, people in Duluth were coping with this gusty day. "It's…
Pierre The Voyageur Takes A Hit During Wind Storm
Two Harbors, Minn Pierre, the 20 foot tall Voyageur in Two Harbors needs a hand, literally. A victim of today’s vicious winds, Pierre lost his arm and giant canoe paddle. He's…
Focus Group Talks Housing Issues in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Community members met tonight to discuss the future of housing in Duluth. Imagine Duluth 2035 hosted a focus group tonight, addressing the topics of making homes more accessible, diverse,…
Superior Fire Department Acquires New Jaws of Life Equipment
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Firefighters in Superior got hands–on training with some new equipment today. The Superior fire department recently acquired three sets of Jaws of Life equipment for each of its…
Justice Department Wants Its Appeal of Old Travel Ban Tossed
SEATTLE (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department wants to dismiss its appeal of a federal judge's ruling that temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's initial travel ban. The motion filed Tuesday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes one…
Commissioner Jewell to Chair Minnesota Water Council
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County Commissioner Frank Jewell has been tapped to chair the Minnesota Water Council. The council was established in 2006 to advise the legislature and governor on how to implement the Clean Water Legacy Act. "I am honored…
Two Candidates Named for Duluth Council Seats
DULUTH, Minn.-Zack Filipovich and Barb Russ will both be running for re-election for at-large seats on the Duluth City Council. Filipovich will have a kick-off party at 5 p.m. March 19 at…
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