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Teenager Hospitalized Following Shooting

A 19-year-old was dropped off at a hospital with an apparent gunshot wound Sunday evening in Duluth.

The Greyhounds Fab Five

This boy's basketball season at Duluth East started off like any other, with high hopes and high expectations. However, sweet dreams soon turned sour as the start of the Greyhounds…

A man is being treated at the hospital after being shot in Duluth Saturday evening at 11:53 p.m. Police say they responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of North 65th Avenue West. Investigators determined there…

Kids Slide Down Hill in Home-Made Sleds

DULUTH, Minn. - Kids had the chance to slide down a hill in their own home-made sleds today at Ridgeview Country Club in Duluth. The 5th Annual Art Sled Rally featured…

PolyMet Forum Addresses Possible Environmental Impacts of Mining Project

DULUTH, Minn. - A panel discussion of the potential effects of the proposed PolyMet Mine was held in Duluth today. The forum allowed Northlanders to learn more about the possible environmental impacts…

Blizzard Tour Wraps Up With Banquet

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The 2017 Blizzard Snowmobile Tour to end ALS wrapped up today with a banquet at Cirrus Aircraft. 225 riders took to the trails in this year's tour,…

One Unaccounted For After Fire This Afternoon

Incident Summary: At 1256 hours on 2/4/17, deputies and firefighters responded to call of a structure fire in Normanna Township. Initial reports stated that the home was full of smoke. Shortly after…

Benefit Helps Support Superior Man Paralyzed in Car Crash

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Superior Hockey Association helped one of its own tonight. SAHA hosted a benefit to help out the family of Reese Stariha, who was seriously injured in a car…

Proctor Honors 1997 State Tournament Team

The Proctor Rails celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1997 team that went to state. THE '97 squad was the one and only team in school history to make it to the boys…

Congdon Park Hockey In Danger of Losing Their Ice

Duluth's Congdon Park Hockey Association is in danger of losing its outdoor rink for the second time in less than five years. Congdon Park Hockey wants to keep their home in Lower Chester…

Officials Warn of Space Heater Dangers

DULUTH, Minn. - Fire officials are reminding everyone to keep safety in mind this winter. Experts urge caution when using extra an heat source like a space heater. These portable heaters will…

Essentia Health Goes Red for Women

DULUTH, Minn. - You may have noticed more Northlanders wearing red on Friday, and if so, you’re not alone. Doctors and researchers at Essentia Health in Duluth are looking…

Barn Burns in Barnum This Morning

BARNUM, Minn.-Reports of a barn fire came out of Barnum at about 10:30 this morning. Smoke could be seen billowing from the site as multiple fire departments responded to the scene.…

Nearly Naked Ruck March Supports Local Veterans

DULUTH, Minn. - The Second Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March is just around the corner. The 10 mile hike raises money for 23rd Veteran, an organization helping military veterans transition back…

Remains Haven't Been Officially Identified in Hermantown Fire

HERMANTOWN, Minn - There’s no word yet on the identity of an 87-year-old woman who was killed in a Hermantown house fire. Yesterday Hermantown Police said a K-9 united located the remains at the 5300 Block of Arrowhead Road. Family…

Arrest Made in Alleged Kidnapping

DULUTH, Minn.-A 27-year-old woman called police outside of Charlie’s Sub on Central Avenue today, reporting she had been kidnapped. Police responded quickly to the incident and found the 27-year-old female victim who…

"Give Kids a Smile" Day Takes Over LSC

DULUTH, Minn.-Almost 70 kids filled up Lake Superior College dental facility to get free dental care today. The event was part of the “Give Kids a Smile” day which went…

Two Harbors Civic Leader Passes Away

TWO HARBORS, Minn.-Two Harbors civic leader Dave Battaglia, 86, died on Wednesday at St. Luke’s Hospital. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 18 years, while serving multiple terms…

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Ely's Winterfest Draws People from Across the State and Canada

ELY, Minn.- The pick of a shovel, the grind of a saw, and bitter cold temperatures of a February day welcomes the winter festival in Ely Minnesota. Teams of people are carving…

SPECIAL REPORT: Extreme Skiing

Join us on Sunday after the Super Bowl and 24 Legacy, for a special report on an extreme sport that has called the Northland home: Extreme Skiing. We'll check out some of the awesome stunts that these athletes perform, from…

One Dead in Cloquet House Fire

CLOQUET, Minn.- One person is dead after a fire destroyed a home and attached garage at about 8 p.m. last night near Cloquet. Multiple agencies responded to the fire at 3912 Highway…

Heart Health Month Designed to Raise Awareness of Heart Disease

DULUTH, Minn. - Folks across the country will be dressed in red today to raise awareness for heart disease in women. Go Red For Women Day brings to light the fact…

Military Veteran Heads Up Ruck March for Mental Health

DULUTH, Minn. - Later this month, Northlanders will be stripping down to their long underwear and boots for a good cause. The Second Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March is…

Flames Destroy House and Garage in Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn. - Fire officials responded to a blaze in Cloquet just after 8:00p.m. Thursday. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and multiple fire departments responded to 3912 Highway 33 for a report of a fully engulfed home on fire.…

Police: Human Remains Found In Hermantown House Fire

[gtxvideo vid='Psb7k47V' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Psb7k47V.jpg' vtitle='Police: Human Remains Found In Hermantown House Fire'] HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A house fire turned into tragedy Thursday for a Hermantown family. Authorities discovered human remains within the charred rubble of the home on the 5300 block…