A Sailor's Letters Home
DULUTH, Minn. -- “Dear Mom, Dad. and Annette” That’s how 18-year-old Allen Westerberg began his first letter home. It was the first of what would be more than 900 letters home that he wrote…
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Army Special Operations Command Mourns 5 US Troops Killed In Helicopter Crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army Special Operations Command on Monday identified the five Army aviation special operations forces killed when their helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend, calling each a “national treasure” whose loss cut deeply. The military’s…
White House Releases Plan To Grow Radio Spectrum Access, With Possible Benefits For Internet, Drones
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday announced a strategy to potentially expand the availability of radio spectrum needed for cellphones, satellites, navigation, space travel and other emerging technologies. The increasingly digitized and mobile economy has put pressure on the available range…
Festival of Trees Rings in the Holiday Shopping Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Holiday shoppers were busy this weekend at the DECC as the Junior League of Duluth Festival of Trees returned for their 34th year. Over 170 vendors from across the Northland…
"Shear" Delights Found at AA Alpaca Farm
WRENSHALL, Minn. -- Forget the sheep’s wool, a local Alpaca farm opened a shop selling some homemade goods. AA Alpaca Farm and Store sells hats, gloves, socks, and sweaters which are all made from…
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident in Itasca County
SWAN LAKE, Minn. - A man and woman are recovering from injuries after they were involved in a two-vehicle accident in Itasca County Saturday night. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place just after 11 p.m. in Swan Lake…
UPDATE: One Building Destroyed, One Heavily Damaged due to Fire in Downtown Eveleth Sunday
EVELETH, Minn. - Over a dozen fire department worked together to battle a fire in downtown Eveleth Sunday morning. Friends of the Northland Firewire say the initial call came in around 5:30 at an…
Veterans Honored for Service With Celebrations on Veterans Day
DULTUH, Minn. -- With Veterans Day Saturday, the West Duluth American Legion Post #71 had a celebration for military veterans and people currently serving. The legion recognized the sacrifices of those who have…
Remembering the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald
SILVER BAY, Minn. -- "It's been 48 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald underwent her final journey across Lake Superior, while the Edmund Fitzgerald is the best known shipwreck on Lake Superior, she was only the…
Spilt Rock Lighthouse Remembers Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald
SILVER BAY, Minn. -- November 10th, 1975 the Edmund Fitzgerald left it's port in Superior, Wisconsin and began its journey towards Michigan. Now 48 years later the Spilt Rock Lighthouse beacon was lit up to…
AURORA: Structure Fire Claims Life of Adult Male & Three Dogs
AURORA, Minn. -- A house fire in Aurora Thursday night has claimed the lives of one man and three dogs. According to a press release, the blaze was reported around 6:30 at 17 West 6th Avenue North. Firefighters arrived to…
Lights, Curtain, Dice Roll; ‘She Kills Monsters’ Debuts at UWS
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- With a new theater professor, the University of Wisconsin-Superior nears opening day for “She Kills Monsters.” The stage is set for comedic and heartwarming dungeon crawler at UW-Superior's Manion Theatre,…
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…
