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American Red Cross Honoring Veterans and Service Members

DULUTH, Minn. -- The holidays are one of the two most difficult times for blood donations according to the American Red Cross and it’s also the time of the year…

Winter Adventurer and Youth in Action Aim to Inspire Students

Duluth, Minn. — A backpacker from Duluth spoke to students in Duluth today about how they can impact the environment. Emily Ford is passionate about introducing people to the outdoors in safe and healthy ways.…

Benedictine Living Community Hosts Veterans Day Memorial Service

DULUTH, Minn. -- On Wednesday a special Veterans Day Service was held at Benedictine Living Community in Duluth. The service is held each year honoring those who have worked to protect and defend our…

Douglas County Sheriff's Office Asks For Help In Finding Missing Tennessee Man

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the publics as they search for a man who went missing in the Brule River State Forest. Authorities say Philip Joshua Johnson from Nashville, Tennessee was reported missing…

Minnesota Supreme Court Dismisses ‘Insurrection Clause’ Challenge and Allows Trump on Primary Ballot

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will stay on the Minnesota primary ballot after the state supreme court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking end his candidacy under a rarely-used constitutional provision that forbids those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding…

Red Kettle Queen Kicks Off Giving Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Salvation Army is kicking off their Red Kettle giving season with a new twist. Starting November 30th director of development, Cyndi Lewis, will be out bell ringing as…

Results of Duluth School Board Member and Referendum Voting

DULUTH, Minn. --Elections on Tuesday also included voting for three Duluth School Board seats as well as two referendum questions. The first question asked to refinance existing debt and make $2.6 million dollars…

UW-Superior Encourages Girls to Pursue Mathematics

Superior, Wis. -- Today was all about encouraging girls' passion for math at UW-Superior. Girls from 15 different high schools spent the day exploring mathematics and career opportunities. They listened to speakers, explored jobs,…

Video: Roger Reinert Wins Duluth Mayoral Race, Delivers Acceptance Speech

DULUTH, Minn. -- Roger Reinert took to the podium Tuesday night to accept a win over incumbent Emily Larson for Duluth's next mayor. Click the video above to listen to the speech as it was…

Video: Emily Larson Concedes In Duluth Mayoral Race

DULUTH, Minn. -- Incumbent Emily Larson conceded Tuesday evening shortly after 9 p.m. in the Duluth Mayoral race. Larson made her speech at Bent Paddle. She talked about her accomplishments over the past two…

Tuesday, Nov. 7 General Election Results

DULUTH, Minn. -- The results below are from the Minnesota Secretary of States website. Mayor of Duluth (Vote for 1) Incumbent Emily Larson- 11,716, 39.99% Roger Reinert- 17,518, 59.88% Duluth City Council At Large (Vote up to 2) Arik Forsman-…

Two Sisters Search for Answers After a Ship Sinks

DULUTH, Minn -When Madge and her sister Beth were kids growing up in Duluth, they loved looking out at the ships on Lake Superior. The sisters graduated from Duluth East High School and lived across…

The College Of St. Scholastica Annual Book Sale

DULUTH, Minn. -- If you're in need of a good read the College of St. Scholastica is hosting their annual book sale this week. Book worms can find a wide selection of reads from…

Adam Johnson's Remembrance of Life Ceremony

HIBBING, Minn. -- Thousands of people made their way to Hibbing for the Celebration of Life for Adam Johnson, the Hibbing native who died in a freak accident while playing hockey…

Duluth Overdose 911 Calls Bypass 2022; Downtown Parking Ramp A Hot Spot

DULUTH, Minn. – Overdose 911 calls in Duluth are outpacing all of 2022, according to 911 data, and the downtown parking ramp next to the Fond-du-Luth Casino is one of the prime spots for those…

More Fruit Pouches For Kids Are Being Recalled Because Of Illnesses That Are Linked To Lead

(AP) -- Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has received reports…

Man With Alzheimer's Who Went Missing In Itasca County Found Safe

UPDATE (Nov. 6, 1:12 p.m.) -- The Itasca County Sheriff's Office has announced missing 85-year-old Gerald Olson has been found safe. The Sheriff's Office thanks the public for their help in the search. ORIGINAL POST: The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office…

Israeli Forces Cut Off North Gaza To Isolate Hamas As Palestinian Deaths Surpass 10,000

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for an expected push by ground forces into the dense confines of Gaza City and an…

Duluth Police Union: 3 Council Candidates Have 'Extreme Views' Against Police; Candidates React

DULUTH, Minn. -- In a rare move by the Duluth Police Union, and just days before the Nov. 7 election, its members are calling out three Duluth city council candidates -- Jenna Yeakle, Miranda…

2 Days To Go: Larson, Reinert Race To The Duluth Mayoral Finish Line

DULUTH, Minn. – The General Election is two days away on Nov. 7, and Duluth mayoral candidates Emily Larson and Roger Reinert were out Sunday continuing to door knock for votes. Both candidates…

UMD Men's Hockey Honor Johnson With Pre-Game Tribute

DULUTH, Minn.- One week after the tragic on-ice accident resulting in the death of Adam Johnson, the UMD Men's hockey team honored their former player before their first game since his passing. At…

Celebrating Grieving and Life at All Souls Night

DULUTH, Minn. – Just two days after Day of the Dead, All Souls Night celebrated both mourning and life at the Duluth Depot. “At this time of year, they say the veil is thin…

Mother, Son Suffer Severe Burns In Cabin Propane Tank Explosion

BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A mother and her son are being treated for severe burns after a propane tank exploded inside a cabin in Balkan Township. The accident was reported around 10:45 a.m.…

Survivors Of Abusive Native American Boarding Schools To Share Experiences In Montana

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Survivors of government-backed Native American boarding schools and their descendants are expected to share their experiences Sunday as U.S. officials make a final stop in Montana on their yearlong tour…

Update: Missing Man In Itasca County Found Deceased

6 p.m. update: The BCA released the following statement Sunday involving John Derrick's disappearance: "***CANCELED*** The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the missing person alert for John Derrick. He was located deceased. Thank you to everyone who assisted in…