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…
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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…
The Coldest Place: How A Small Minnesota Town Earned the State's Frigid Title
TOWER, Minn. - 21 years ago, the air temperature in Tower, Minnesota hit a chilly 60 degrees below zero. The town, with a population of 500, nestled in the…
New Math Lab at UMD Inspires Students
DULUTH, Minn. - A new math lab is changing the way students learn at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Securian Learning Commons and Math Lab at the Martin Library gives students…
Sports Shop Sees Merchandise Sales Increase for Super Bowl Teams
DULUTH, Minn. - Even though there might not be a lot of Atlanta Falcons or New England Patriots fans in the Northland, jerseys for both teams have been flying off the shelves.…
18th Annual ALS Blizzard Tour Kicks Off From Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. - Two-hundred and twenty-five snowmobile riders took to the trails Thursday morning in Proctor. The below zero cold didn’t stop hardy folks from fighting for a special…
Evening News Update 02-02-17
Your latest news headlines and weather forecast.
Human Trafficking Numbers Up Across Nation
DULUTH, Minn.- Cases of reported human trafficking increase each year. While Human Trafficking is a critical problem Nationally and Globally, some experts say the rise in numbers could partly be because…
Bugs in Your Hair? No Fear, Lice Lounge is Here!
DULUTH, Minn.- If your kids bring home some insects that get you ripping your hair out, a new business in town might be able to help you out. The Lice Lounge…
OMC Smokehouse Opening Soon
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s less than two weeks before the OMC Smoke House opens up in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood in Duluth OMC, or Oink, Moo, Cluck Smokehouse specializes in barbeque, and…
Protesters Oppose Mining in National Forest
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of protesters gathered in front of U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan's downtown Duluth office Thursday. Earlier in the week, Rep. Nolan coming out in favor of reversing the…
"Spike the Porcupine" Sees His Shadow
DULUTH, Minn. - While "Punxsutawney Phil" made his predictions in Pennsylvania, Duluth's unofficial forecaster is "Spike the Porcupine" Porcupines are closely related to groundhogs and every February 2nd, the Lake Superior Zoo…
Local Grocery Stores Gearing Up for Super Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Super Bowl 51 is only a couple days away, which leaves you with plenty of time, if you're still planning your big game party. Super One stores across…
Remains Found in Hermantown House Fire
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Early this morning, Hermantown Fire and Police responded to a structure fire in the 5300 block of Arrowhead Road. When first responders arrived, they found a single family dwelling fully engulfed in flames. Officers noted two vehicles…
Minnesota Attorney General Joins Immigration Lawsuit
ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota's attorney general has joined a lawsuit over President Donald Trump's recent immigration order. The lawsuit alleges the order is unconstitutional and should not be enforced. Lori Swanson's office announced Wednesday night, that the state will…
Itasca County Jury Awards $28.6 Million to Woman Paralyzed in 2009 Coleraine Crash
An Itasca County jury has awarded $28.6 million to a Marble, Minnesota woman who was paralyzed when an Ely Public School District bus crashed into the car that she was a passenger in. Paige Anderson was 16 years old when…
Governor Dayton Visits Mayo Clinic Regarding Cancer Diagnosis
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Governor Mark Dayton visited the Mayo Clinic for his scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. "Governor Mark Dayton's prostate cancer was caught early and is localized, treatable,…
Local Bakery Offers Specialized Baked Goods for Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. - A romantic holiday is just around the corner and a local bakery is preparing. Johnson's Bakery is offering cookies, cakes, mini cakes, cookie cakes and cupcakes for…
Latest on Hostage Situation at Delaware Prison, 1 Officer Dead
SMYRNA, Del. (AP) - 11:10 a.m. Authorities say inmates used "sharp instruments'' to take over a Delaware prison and hold three prison guards and a counselor hostage. One of the guards died during the nearly 24-hour ordeal. Two guards were…
Minnesota couple accused of soliciting Duluth girl, 14
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - A couple from central Minnesota is charged with planning through Facebook to have sex with a 14-year-old Duluth girl. Investigators say 32-year-old Kayla Marie Frank and 33-year-old Phillip James Adkins drove from Rice to Duluth to…
Suspect Sought in Taco John's Robbery
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Police are looking for a suspect for the armed robbery of Taco John's Sunday morning on Grand Avenue in West Duluth. The suspect displayed a firearm at the scene. According to the the police department, the suspect is…
Cloquet Working to Revitalize Downtown and Business Districts
CLOQUET, Minn.- A healthy downtown can be the key to a strong community. That's why the city of Cloquet is working to revitalize its downtown and business districts. “It’s exciting to allow…
18th Annual Blackwoods Blizzard Tour Wants to Raise $1 Million
PROCTOR, Minn. - The 18th annual Blackwoods Blizzard Tour wants to raise $1 million for the Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota Chapter of the ALS Association. Like their motto, they will never surrender until they…
Woodland Hills Academy Looks to Move to Former Rockridge Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. - Rockridge Elementary in Duluth closed back in 2011, but young minds could start learning in its classrooms once again. Woodland Hills Academy would like to move into the former…
Blackwoods Blizzard Interview with Kent Hrbek
The 18th annual Blackwoods Blizzard Tour rolled into Proctor. The event raises money for the ALS Association Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota chapter. This year they hope to raise $1 million.
United Healthcare to Hire 100 Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - There are new details on those 100 new jobs at United Healthcare in Duluth. Most of the available jobs are customer service positions, working with subscribers over…
Fans Flock to 2017 Beargrease Finish Line
DULUTH, Minn - Shortly after 10:00 a.m., the winning team of the 2017 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon mushed through the finish line. Ryan Anderson from Ray, Minnesota, used the…
Evening News Update 02-01-17
Your latest news headlines and weather forecast.
American Birkebeiner Around the Corner
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands of skiers from around the world will be in Cable and Hayward the end of this month, to race in North America's longest cross country ski race, the…
