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What Are You Planing for this Labor Day Weekend?

DULUTH, Minn.- Labor Day weekend, otherwise known as the last hurrah of the summer season. Many like to get that last trip in before school gets busy and the colder seasons…

School Resource Officers May Not Be in School

DULUTH, Minn. --School Resource Officers play a variety of roles in the schools where they're assigned. But now a new law passed by the Minnesota Legislator has created uncertainty about how much restraint…

St. Scholastica Freshmen Move into Dorms

DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s a day students are excited and look forward to while parents have mixed feelings about college move-in day. These were most assuredly the emotions that were in place at…

One Man Dead after Single Motorcycle Crash in Douglas County, WI

LAKESIDE TOWNSHIP, WI -- One man is dead after a single motorcycle crash in the township of Lakeside in Douglas County, WI. According to Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard, deputies responded to a report of a single motorcycle crash on…

Fentanyl Testing Strips Will be Available in Some Wisconsin Vending Machines

BAYFIELD, Wisc. -- The government is expanding its efforts to battle the nation's drug problem and help users. One approach is to make it easier for users to test their drugs to…

Francisco Hockey is Finalist in MN Cup Competition

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A Hermantown company is a finalist in the Minnesota Cup Competition. Francisco Hockey's founder Joe Francisco presented his final one-minute pitch to Venture capitalists and others Thursday morning at…

Feeling Prideful? Duluth-Superior Pride Celebrates 37 Years This Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. -- “The fact that Two Harbors has been missing for a while. I can’t say I apologize for that," said Two Harbors' Mayor Lew Conner. "I’m new to Two Harbors, about three…

Coast Guard Rescues Three People on Lake Superior

SAXON HARBOR, Wisc. -- Three people were rescued from their capsized boat on Lake Superior Tuesday. It happened near the Wisconsin-Michigan border. The scene was north of Saxon Harbor, about five…

'I Stand With Kids' Inspires Positive Impact for Kids in September

DULUTH, Minn. -- A local organization is challenging the community to try and make a positive impact on kids’ lives. Duluth Thrives encourages everyone to be that ‘One Caring Adult’ for local…

A Local Resident Gives $200,000 to Charity

DULUTH, Minn. -- Karen Hallback Main was a person of faith. She cared about the devastating effects of injustice and wanted to do something about it. Today her family presented a gift of…

A Local Man Realizes His Vision for a Unique Workspace

Duluth, Minn. - Asher Carlson had an idea. He wanted to provide a comfortable, creative work space for small business owners. He wanted it to be a place where ideas and dreams could be…

Relay Team Attempts Lake Superior Distance Swim Record to Raise Climate Change Awareness

DULUTH, Minn. -- Around sunrise this morning, a team of swimmers along with support boats could be seen on Lake Superior making their way toward Duluth. A small crowd had gathered at Lakewalk…

Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's not often the temperatures in the Northland get so high that we need to be worried about heat exhaustion or heat stroke. However, over the next few days, the…

Using Lemonade Stand Profits to Help Others

Superior, Wisc. -- Two young girls from Superior had a lemonade stand on Tower Avenue this summer. The girl's goal was to use the money they made to help others. On Wednesday the…

New Airport Terminal Announced for Sky Harbor

DULUTH, Minn. -- Park Point’s Sky Harbor is receiving a few new additions. During a groundbreaking ceremony today, the Duluth Airport Authority announced a new $2.3 million airport terminal and a $1.4 million equipment…

Cass County Woman Found Safe

WALKER, Minn. -- A missing Cass County woman has been found safe. The Cass County Sheriff's Office had asked the public for help in finding a missing woman in Shingobee Township, Walker. In a press release Wednesday morning, the sheriff's…

Radio Controlled Cars Race to the Finish

IRON RANGE -- Many people have hobbies. They come in all styles, sophistication, and sound. There’s a spot on the Iron Range where one hobby is going in circles...but in a good way. It's getting…

Klobuchar Continues to Push for Lower Prescription Costs

DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was one of the Senators pushing the bill which allows the government to negotiate with drug companies on the prices the 50 million Medicare patients in…

Expect Detours Along Hwy 2 and Hwy 194 for Roundabout Work

SAGINAW, Minn. -- If you frequently drive along Hwy 2 or Hwy 194, starting Wednesday you might have to be prepared for some detours. Again, starting tomorrow, westbound and eastbound traffic…

UWS Excited To Welcome Students Back On Campus

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Superior is getting ready to welcome students back on campus. Weekend of Welcome is quickly approaching for new and returning students. The weekend starts off with Move in…

Concordia Alums Gathered for Corn Feed at Lester Park

DULUTH, Minn. -- Alumni from Concordia College in Moorhead that live in the Twin Ports gathered at Lester River Park for a corn feed picnic dinner. Corn feeds have been a tradition for…

Ribbon Cutting Held for New Stella Maris Academy High School

DULUTH, Minn. -- Stella Maris Academy just revealed their latest addition to the Woodland and Catholic community today. Starting this fall, around 150 students between 7th and 10th grade will be welcomed…

Raleigh Academy Welcomes Students Back Before School Starts

DULUTH, Minn. -- The school year starts Thursday at Duluth Edison Charter School Raleigh Academy. Today, students and parents had the chance to meet some familiar and new faces before the new…

Superior Restaurant Brings Back Later Closing

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There are some happy faces and stomachs in Superior this week. Julie's Family Restaurant has added back some evening hours. The long-time food favorite had to shorten its hours earlier…

Cenovus Refinery In Superior Conducting Emergency Training Exercise

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Cenovus Refinery in Superior is giving the public a heads up on an emergency training exercise that will take place Wednesday. According to a news release, the exercise will help them…

Remember Bus Safety as Kids Head Back to School

MINNESOTA -- While kids are getting ready to go back to school, school buses are getting ready to hit the road. In Minnesota, the Department of Public Safety wants to remind us of…

University of North Carolina Graduate Student Charged With Murder In Killing Of His Faculty Advisor

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Authorities charged a University of North Carolina graduate student Tuesday with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his faculty advisor, in an attack that caused a campus lockdown while police searched for the gunman.…

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