College Loan Payments Begin Again
For many college students, Halloween is not nearly as frightening as the debt they are racking up. And this month, a three-year pause in paying back loans came to an end. The national break…
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Duluth Native & Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham Competes in 100th Career NFL Game
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina.- Lost in all the storylines of Sunday's Vikings and Panthers contest was a special celebration for Duluth native and Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham. Ham competed in his 100th career NFL game.…
North Dakota State Senator, His Wife And 2 Kids Killed In Utah Plane Crash
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were traveling in crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday. Doug Larsen’s death was confirmed Monday…
Madeline Kingsbury: Adam Fravel Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charges
WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Adam Fravel has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his ex Madeline Kingsbury earlier this year. A grand jury returned the indictment for first-degree murder — past pattern of domestic abuse; first-degree murder…
US Expands Probe Into Ford Engine Failures To Include Two Motors And Nearly 709,000 Vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety investigators have expanded a probe into Ford Motor Co. engine failures to include nearly 709,000 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also said in documents posted Monday on its website that it upgraded the investigation…
Gordy's Hi-Hat Closes for the Season
CLOQUET, Minn. -- It’s feeling like summer on this hot October afternoon. Gordy’s Hi-Hat took advantage of the weather, extending their 63rd season’s last day to whenever they run out of food. “It was just a…
Grandma's Marathon Registration Now Open for 2024 Races
DULUTH, Minn. -- Registration opens today for the biggest marathon in the Twin Ports. Runners interested in Grandma’s Marathon could register for race day next year starting as of 7 p.m. Sunday. Race weekend holds…
Local Girl Scout Earns Her Gold
PROCTOR, Minn. -- They say about 5% of girls in Girl Scouts work hard and long enough to reach the gold award. As for one scout in Proctor, this dream just became a reality.…
Partridge Hunting Turns Into Photo Op With Barred Owl
SAGINAW, Minn. – A day of Partridge hunting turned into an eye-popping view of a Barred Owl for a Minnesota teen. Taylin Brouse, 17, was hunting in Saginaw when he spotted the owl and was…
Moose Lake Woman Turns 95, Gets Celebration Parade
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. -- A 95-year-old woman from Moose Lake got a big birthday surprise Sunday in the form of a parade! A fire truck lead the…
Unseasonable Heat Cancels Twin Cities Marathon
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A forecast that record high temperatures and humidity would create “extreme and dangerous” conditions prompted organizers to cancel two long-distance races Sunday in Minnesota's two largest cities that…
September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point
Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday.…
2nd Annual Apple Palooza at Beaver River Farm
FREDENBERG, Minn. -- It is officially fall and the colors of the leaves are changing. Many people were in a fall mood this Saturday as they hit up Apple Palooza. Dixons Apples hosted the second annual Apple Palooza on the…
Superior Firefighters Raise Money For Muscular Dystrophy Association
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior firefighters have been out all week filling the boot with lots of donations. Every year, the firefighters raise money for kids and families who have muscular dystrophy, a…
Homecoming Week at UMD Features Bulldog Country Fair
DULUTH, Minn. -- The weather may have impacted some events on Friday, but it did not dampen the homecoming spirit at UMD's Bulldog Country Fair. Three food trucks lined Ordean Court, including; Oasis,…
Improvements to Chester Park Playground Honor Late Barry Family
DULUTH, Minn. -- “Today we are recognizing the contributions of family and friends who contributed, donated, fundraised to make improvements to the Chester Park playground in honor and memory of the Barry family,” said Jessica…
Beer Is Flowing at Newly Opened Lake Superior Brewing
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Brewing is now serving beer! The brewpub, in East Lakeside Neighborhood, opened a little over a year ago. You might think that beer would be on the…
Oasis Del Norte Opens Taqueria Restaurant In Lincoln Park Craft District
DULUTH, Minn. -- From wheels to a brick-and-mortar, Oasis Del Norte has come full-swing with the opening of the taqueria Friday. The authentic Mexican restaurant has over the counter service where you walk…
Cold Weather Rule Goes into Effect October 1st
DULUTH, Minn. -- Now is the time to look ahead and decide if you may need help paying your heating costs through the winter. Minnesota has a Cold Weather Rule. This protects eligible…
Childcare Grants for Providers in Superior and Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The City of Superior has established a grant program that can provide up to $10,000 for childcare providers in the city to use for capital projects. These projects should enhance…
Charges Filed in Rustic Bar Brawl
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department has completed its investigation into the bar fight that occurred at the Rustic Bar in West Duluth on September 12th. You may recall that a 39-year-old woman was beaten by two men in…
Open House About Plans for New Downtown Library
DULUTH, Minn. -- The vision for a new multi-million-dollar Downtown Duluth Library is continuing to take shape. Thursday, the Duluth Library Foundation held an open house for the community to learn more about the proposal.…
St. Louis County Hosts Free safeTALK Training
DULUTH, Minn. -- A free training session took place Thursday to help the families and loved ones of those contemplating suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is one of the leading causes…
Suspect Who Fired Shots At House In Superior Turns Himself In
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A 21-year-old man turned himself in Friday morning a week after a house was struck by gunfire and residents near the scene were asked to shelter in place. The incident happened at approximately 12:30 am on September…
Spirit Mountain Summer Season Recap
DULUTH, Minn. -- The summer season has wrapped up for Spirit Mountain and soon it will be their busy winter season. The mountain's interim executive director says summer revenue is about a third of…
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein Of California, An Advocate For Liberal Priorities, Dies At Age 90
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman” and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She…
Hail is Not a Huge Concern for the Growing Solar Industry in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- In recent years, solar panels have increased in popularity as an alternative energy source for homes, businesses and power companies here in the Northland. However, as we try to…
Silver Bay Students Celebrate Custodian's Retirement
SILVER BAY, Minn. -- What a way to retire! Custodian Joe Preston got an earful -- in a good way -- from students Thursday as he left the halls of Lake Superior School District for…
WI Senator Explores Minnesota's Cannabis Legalization Success
A Wisconsin senator is exploring Minnesota’s cannabis legalization efforts in hopes of changing the law in the state. Sen. Melissa Agard, a democrat from Madison, visited Minnesota lawmakers Thursday to talk about their successes around legalizing marijuana. Sen. Agard released…
Bentleyville's 128-Foot Iconic Tree Struck By Vandals
DULUTH, Minn. -- Disappointment from the crew at Bentleyville Tour of Lights, which has become victim again to vandals before it’s even set up for the season. Vandals destroyed thousands of dollars of cords and…
