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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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Duluth Recognizes State-Wide Day of Action

DULUTH, Minn. - Local leaders and community organizations answered the call on a day of action to raise awareness for domestic violence Tuesday. The event on the steps of City…

Be on the Lookout for Tax Scams

DULUTH, Minn. - It's tax season and local tax professionals want you to be aware of the latest tax scams. Many across the country and here in the Northland report fake calls,…

Damiano Center Soup Kitchen Gets New Look

DULUTH, Minn. - The soup kitchen at Duluth's Damiano Center has a brand new look. Students from the Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Duluth program recently toured the soup kitchen and decided to…

Marijuana Extract Approved by Wisconsin Assembly

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a bill long sought by parents of children who suffer from seizures. The state Assembly voted 98-0 Tuesday to legalize possession of CBD oil, a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.…

Wisconsin Senate Approves Eliminating State Treasurer

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state treasurer position would no longer exist under a constitutional amendment approved by the Wisconsin state Senate. The Senate passed the amendment on an 18-15 vote Tuesday. The Assembly is scheduled to vote on the…

Dayton Repeals Old Sunday Liquor Sales Ban

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - It's official, come July, Minnesotans can begin buying liquor on Sundays. Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill on Tuesday repealing the decades-old ban.…

All 5 Suspects Charged in Grahek's Murder

DULUTH, Minn. - Three more suspects have been charged in their involvement in the shooting death of UMD student, William Grahek on February 14, 2017. Deandre Demetrius Davenport, 21;…

St. Louis County Emerald Ash Borer Update

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced today, it has formalized a quarantine for emerald ash borer (EAB) in southeastern St. Louis County. The EAB quarantine limits the movement of firewood and ash material out…

Man Pleads Guilty to Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Gilbert Case

GILBERT, Minn.-A 57-year-old man has plead guilty to criminal vehicular homicide for his involvement in a fatal hit and run in Gilbert. In October, Jeffrey Airhart hit 85-year-old Florence Mannelin…

First Fatal Motorcycle Crash of 2017 for Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Over the weekend, the first fatal motorcycle crash of the season occurred in Redwood County. The Redwood County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened Sunday around 6 p.m.on the 400 block of Central Street in Sanborn.…

Messy Morning Commute for Drivers in Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - It was a messy morning commute for drivers making their way through downtown Duluth Tuesday. Shortly after 8:00a.m., officials started receiving calls of vehicles sliding down Lake Avenue…

911 and Phone Service Outage for Parts of Cook County

UPDATE 3:12 p.m. : Service has been restored across Cook County. COOK COUNTY, Minn. - Phone service, including 911, in the 388 (Gunflint Trail) and 475 (Grand Portage and Hovland) exchanges is currently unavailable at this time. CenturyLink is currently…

Bockfest Ushers in Spring at Fitger's

DULUTH, Minn. - An annual event ushering Spring is getting underway this week. The 23rd Annual Fitger's Bockfest starts up Thursday. Throughout the three-day celebration there will be authentic German food,…

Local Musicians Perform at Glensheen this March

DULUTH, Minn. - Music will soon be filling the halls of Glensheen Mansion. Local musicians will be performing inside the historic estate for their Glensheen Unplugged concert series. Marketing Manager Jane Pederson…

State Leaders Meet In Duluth About Immigration

Duluth, Minn Minnesota leaders and immigration experts held a discussion tonight pertaining to the executive orders put in place by President Trumps Administration. The discussion was geared towards the possible negative impacts…

Proctor Schools Parent Academy

Proctor, Minn Parents went back to school tonight in Proctor. The Proctor School District held a parent academy tonight discussing many topics parents are most concerned about. The academy is the first…

Missing Rice Lake Teen Found Safe

[gtxvideo vid='AtZO7mxR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AtZO7mxR.jpg' vtitle='Missing Rice Lake Teen Found Safe'] RICE LAKE, Minn. – St. Louis County authorities found a runaway teen from Rice Lake Monday who went missing late Saturday. Jenna Scurlock, 15, was found safely in Gordon, Wis., Monday…