East Third Street Duplex Fire Investigation Points to Arson
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Fire Department responded to an early morning fire at a duplex at 219 East Third Street on Wednesday, January 11. Heavy smoke was seen from the back of…
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Snowmobile Season in Wisconsin
IRON RIVER, Wis. - The rain and ice of 2016 is finally behind us and it's been a snowy start to 2017. With a solid layer of snow finally sticking…
DWI Campaign a Success
DULUTH, Minn.-The results are in after an extra DWI enforcement campaign was held during November and December in Minnesota. More than 300 law enforcement groups took part in the event, which resulted…
Northlanders Busy Shoveling After Snowfall
DULUTH, Minn. -Snowfall across the Northland over the last couple days means a lot of people are busy shoveling today. In Duluth, sidewalks have to be shoveled in front of…
No Tipping At The Delta Diner
DELTA, Wis. - How much do you tip at a restaurant? 15? Even 20 percent? Well one Wisconsin restaurant says zero tipping necessary. The Delta Diner, recently implemented a new no…
MnDOT Asks Motorists' Help for Safer Driving Around Snowplows
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that there have been more than 30 crashes this season involving vehicle sand snow plows, and they are urging motorists to use extra caution during plowing and snowing operations. "Crashes…
Broadband Projects Announced Across Greater Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced, today, grants totaling $34 million for 42 broadband infrastructure projects that will provide 16,627 households, 2,240 businesses, and 71 community institutions across…
Trump Holds First News Conference Since Winning the Election
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump held his first full news conference on Wednesday, since winning the 2016 presidential election. The last time Trump held a news conference, he was plunging into a heated general election campaign with Hillary Clinton and…
Study: Some Bats Showing Resistance to White-Nose Syndrome
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The little brown bat, a species that has been decimated by a deadly fungus, could be taking its first tentative steps to recovery. Researchers for the first time are finding the bats showing some resistance to…
Solar Energy Capacity in Minnesota Takes Big Leap in 2016
ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota's solar energy capacity made great strides in the last year and state officials don't expect the pace of growth to slow down. In 1996, enough solar energy was generated to power 16 homes in Minnesota.…
Two Arrested in Connection with Business Burglaries
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Law enforcement reports that two individuals were arrested and taken into custody on January 9, 2017, in connection with burglaries in Deer River and Grand Rapids. According to Grand Rapids…
Level III Predatory Offender Released
DULUTH, Minn.-Anthony Chacon, 27, a level III predatory offender has been released and is living at the 200 North block of 22nd Avenue West in Duluth. The offender has a history of sexual contact with minor girls and boys between…
Connection to Superior Murder Case to be Extradited
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Jamar Smith, 25, of Duluth, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and misdemeanor bail jumping in connection with a murder that took place behind the Third Base Bar in Superior New Year's Day.…
Relocation of Level III Predatory Offender
DULUTH, Minn.-Level III predatory offender Jason Koehler, 41, is currently living in the vicinity of the 100 North block of 1st Avenue West in Duluth. The offender has a history of conduct and contact with minor girls between the ages…
Vote Now: Reader’s Best In The Northland Poll
DULUTH, Minn. - The “Duluth Reader” is looking for your vote for the 2016 Best of the Northland poll. There are more than 80 categories to vote on. They range from best car dealership, TV station, and dance club to…
Animal Answers: Concern With Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - Many of you have pups at home just waiting for the dog days of summer to return to the Northland. During extreme cold snaps, it can…
Fire Blazes Through Duluth Duplex, Causing $25,000 in Damages
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening early Wednesday morning, $25,000 worth of damage blazed through a Duluth duplex. Duluth Fire Officials responded to a fire located at 219 East Third Street, where smoke could be seen billowing out from the back end…
Brickyard Fire Likely Caused By Lightning
HIBBING, Minn.-The cause of an August fire that burned down the Brickyard Sports Bar and Grill in Hibbing has come forward. The Hibbing fire marshal told Fox 21…
Great Outdoors: Junior Curling Program
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Curling Club has a rich tradition for its global accomplishments. And for the last twenty years, they've been helping kids learn the sport through its…
Zero Hour Escape Rooms Unveils "Lake Superior" Themed Challenge
DULUTH, Minn. - Zero Hour Escape Rooms unveiled a new challenge today called "The Wheelhouse". Players take the role of an engineering team trapped aboard the sinking “Bill…
Photographer's Work Lives on at Denfeld High School
Duluth, Minn.-In October of 2015, Susan Menz died as the result of a hit and run car crash near the area known as the Twin Ponds. She was an avid photographer and…
Duluth Gas Station Will Now Pump Your Gas
DULUTH, Minn. - If the cold, snowy conditions outside have kept you from filling up your gas tank this winter, a Duluth business is offering a new service to…
UMD Researches Find New Type of Galaxy
University of Minnesota Duluth Researchers have discovered a new type of galaxy The galaxy , around 359 million light years away from Earth, is one in a million. Or one out of…
Lake Assault Boats Signs Multi-Million Dollar Contract
San Antonio is shelling out 6.2 million dollars to Lake Assault Boats to build 43 new barges for the city’s iconic River Walk. The All Aluminum barges will replace the current fleet…
Evening News Update 01-10-17
Your latest local headlines and weather forecast.
School Bus Crash in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Fire Department responded to the report of a vehicle crash involving a school bus and a passenger car around 3:54 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, according to Hibbing Fire Marshal, Bryan Fagerstrom. The incident occurred…
How Sweet It Is Ruining New Years Resolutions One Cake at a Time
It’s been 10 days since the new year kicked off, but many people are already breaking their new years resolutions. President of How Sweet it is Cakes, Eileen Brown, says…
Obama’s Farewell Speech Preview
Obama's Farewell Speech Preview
The Boat Club Restaurant Opening At Fitgers
There's a new place to eat is coming to the Fitger's building. The Boat Club restaurant will soon be featured in the basement of the Fitger's building, …
A Slippery Start To 2017
Icy sidewalks are apart of life here in the northland, but, there are things you can do to stay a bit safer when trekking around this time of year. Now that winter is in full swing, and mother nature has…
