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…
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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…
Online Campaign Supports St. Scholastica Students
DULUTH, Minn. - This week the College of St. Scholastica is hoping for your support during their Annual Day of Giving Campaign. The 24-hour online campaign is Thursday, March 23. The…
Group Seeks New Purpose for Old Jail
DULUTH, Minn. - The historic Zenith city has several landmarks within its borders. Some of these historic staples are quickly losing their shine. That's why the Duluth Preservation alliance has made a…
Body Found in Ironwood Home that was Set for Demolition
IRONWOOD, Mich.-The Ironwood Department of Public Safety have discovered human remains inside a home that was due for demolition Monday. The Ironwood home was being inspected prior to being destroyed when the remains were found. Authorities have said the person…
Catch-and-Release Walleye Season Announced at Mille Lacs Lake
Mille Lacs Lake, Minn.-Catch-and-release regulations will be in effect again this year, in order to rebuild the Walleye population. Anglers will be on the water May 13, with the walleye season running until Sept. 4. “Our goal is to have…
Man Dies in ATV Accident in Town of Oakland
Town of Oakland, Wis.-A 28-year-old man has died as the result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident in the Town of Oakland Saturday. Andrew Mirkot, of South Range, has been identified as the victim. The crash happened at about 2:30…
Wisconsin Battles Chronic Wasting Disease
MADISON, Wis.- The state Department of Natural Resources says a little more than 7 percent of deer tested last year were infected with chronic wasting disease. Data on the DNR's website shows 441 of 6,039 deer analyzed tested positive for…
Minnesota GOP Takes on Road Funding Debate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Senate Republicans say they have a plan to fund billions of dollars in road and bridge repairs without raising the gas tax. Legislation unveiled Monday would tap a mixture of existing taxes on car parts…
Lincoln Park House Fire Investigated as 'Suspicious'
DULUTH, Minn.-A Monday structure fire at 2006 W. Fourth St. has been deemed suspicious by the Duluth Fire Department. "This fire is suspicious in nature with a report of a person…
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…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Benoit Cheese Haus
BENOIT, Wis. -- Jill Jones is a true Wisconsinite. As the newest owner of Benoit Cheese Haus in Benoit, Wisconsin, she knows her home state loves its cheese. “I…
