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Love Your Local Artist

Superior, Northland artists showed off their talents tonight in Superior. The Superior Public Library hosted the 7th annual love your local artist fundraiser. It's a popular even which gives artists…

Skate Bowl Opens at The Encounter

DULUTH, Minn. - The Encounter has a new attraction just for local skaters. A brand new skate bowl opened at the Encouter Friday, and skaters celebrated with a Skate Jam. The new…

Apostle Island Ice Caves Not Likely to Form This Year

BAYFIELD, Wis.- The Lake Superior Ice caves draw thousands of people to Bayfield when they form, but Park Officials say they wouldn’t count on seeing the caves this year The winter started…

A Night to Shine in Proctor

PROCTOR, Minn. - A Night to Shine is a prom for those with special needs. On Friday night in Proctor, the lights shone brightly on the kings and queens of this special…

New Superior Brewery to Open in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A new Superior brewery will be rolling out the kegs this summer. Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is a start-up from Fitger’s co-founder Tim Nelson. It will be located at…

2017 Two Harbors Winter Frolic Begins

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Starting Friday, one community along the North Shore will be celebrating the winter season as temperatures begin to climb. Hundreds are expected to take part in the annual…

Children Dress Up to Celebrate I Love to Read Month

DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of Children brought story book characters to life at the Edison Charter Schools North Stare Academy. Little Arthurs, Harry Potters, and Curious Georges walked through the halls of the…

New Officer Sworn in for Superior Police

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Superior Police Department swore in a new officer today. Megan Myer of Berlin, Wis.will begin her field training on Monday fulfilling a life long dream. "I’ve always been…

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Madeline Island Ferry to be Open All of Winter

BAYFIELD, Wis.- The Madeline Island Ferry Line will stay opened for the winter. With the open waters of Lake Superior still visible from the marina, it’s the second year in a…

Arby's Investigates Credit Card Security Breach

FOX NEWS - Hundreds of thousands of customers' credit and debit card information may have been stolen after it was discovered that malware had been installed on payment systems and cash registers at hundreds of Arby's restaurants in the U.S.…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Ending Daylight Savings

MADISON (AP) - Republican lawmakers are looking to make the summer sun set earlier. Representatives Samantha Kerkman and Michael Schraa introduced a bill Friday, that would eliminate daylight saving time in Wisconsin. The move would mean state residents would no…

Chicago Man Charged with 1st Degree Sale of Heroin

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police investigators from the Lake Superior Drug and violent Crime Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 7400 block of Grand Avenue in Duluth, on February 8, 2017. Brandon Coleman, 27, of Chicago, was arrested…

Drunk Driver Attempts to Flee Deputy by Driving Across Green Lake

CHISAGO CITY, Minn. (KMSP - Fox 9) - Chisago County sheriff's deputies arrested a drunk driver who got into his car with his children inside and attempted to flee authorities by driving across Green Lake in Chisago City, Minnesota Thursday…

Report: Opioid Deaths Doubled in Wisconsin Over Decade

MADISON (AP) - A new report says the rate of heroin overdose deaths grew more than 800 percent in Wisconsin over the last decade. Findings the Department of Health Services released Friday show the rate of overdose deaths involving heroin…

Border Agents Seize Nearly 4,000 Pounds of Marijuana Hidden in Fake Key Limes

FOX NEWS - Authorities in Texas last month recovered about 4,000 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a shipment of fake key limes near the U.S.-Mexico Border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials found the drugs in a commercial shipment on…

Wisconsin's Deer Overpopulation Harms Soil, Plant Growth

MADISON (AP) - New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests an overpopulation of deer is having a long-term impact on the state's forests. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that biologists have known for a long time that an overabundance of…

17-Year-Old Gets Probation in Hibbing Murder Case

HIBBING, Minn.-A 17-year-old Hibbing resident has been placed on probation Thursday for her involvement in an Iron Range murder. Julianna Sala had previously admitted that she lied several times to the police about her involvement in the murder of 20-year-old…

Deer River Man Charged with Assault and Malicious Punishment of a Child

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - A criminal complaint was filed in Itasca County District Court, charging 28-year-old Corey Michael Cloud, of Deer River, Minnesota, with one count of felony Assault in the First Degree and one count of felony Malicious Punishment of…

Minnesota Man Fatally Shot Hunting Coyotes in North Dakota

EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) - A Minnesota man has died in an accidental shooting while hunting coyotes in North Dakota. LaMoure County Sheriff Bob Fernandes says 57-year-old Ron Rechtzigel of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, was hunting near Edgeley when he died Tuesday.…