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…
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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 19Â at…
Evening News Update 03-07-17
Your latest local headlines and weather forecast.
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,…
