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Bentleyville Wraps up 2025

DULUTH, Minn- Volunteers are in the process of tearing down Bentleyville after another successful year. The heavy winds and yesterday's snow storm didn't stop them from taking down thousands of lights. They…

Superior Fire Department shares important cold weather tips

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- With the cold weather bringing unexpected issues with heating the Superior Fire Department is reminding the community of some important tips. A Battalion Chief with Superior…

Mesabi Humane Society to stop accepting animals from the City of Virginia

VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The Mesabi Humane Society says it is no longer accepting animals from the City of Virginia. MHS recently put out a statement on their…

Bentleyville wraps up the holiday season

DULUTH, Minn. -- Across the Twin Ports, people spent the past few days taking in the holiday lights, leading to Bentleyville wrapping up with volunteers helping to take down all…

West Duluth Little League devastated by second fire of 2025

DULUTH, Minn. -- On Christmas evening, the Western Duluth Little League suffered a structure fire that destroyed both the equipment shed and concession stand. This is…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Holds on Against White Bear Lake to Stay Undefeated

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team picked up win number ten on Saturday. The Hawks defeated White Bear Lake 3-2, improving to 10-0-2.…

Grand Marais stabbing incident under investigation

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. -- The Cook County Dispatch received a call regarding a stabbing inside the local Co-Op around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27. Upon arriving on scene, first…

Animal Allies shares successful adoption tips

DULUTH, Minn. -- As the holidays come to a close, some people may realize that a well-intended gift came with more responsibility than expected. Those irresistible puppies and kittens can…

2 dead in multi-car accident in Thomson Township

THOMSON, Minn. -- A 2-car accident in Thomson Township, southwest of Duluth, has tragically claimed the lives of two people on the morning of Dec. 26. According to…

Chester Bowl teaching kids to ski and snowboard for free

DULUTH, Minn.-- With winter break in full swing for kids, many of them also took advantage, of a chance to hit the slopes, at Chester Bowl.…

'Hairball’ rocks their way into Kuwait to perform for service members

DULUTH, Minn.-- If you've ever been to a Hairball show, you've seen their tributes to veterans, and active-duty service members and recently, they gave the…

Marshall Holiday Ski Camp kicks off 20th year of teaching young skiers

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Marshall Holiday Ski Camp kicked off on Friday, inviting young skiers to test their skills for its 20th year. The…

'Merry and Bright' holiday contest winners announced

SUPERIOR, WIS. -- The Superior Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Merry and Bright Holiday Lighting Contest. In the spirit of the holiday season, homes and businesses…

Actor with Twin Ports roots starring in bilingual children's musical

DULUTH, Minn. -- A former Twin Ports actor is taking his talent to the stage in the Twin Cities, for a show based on a classic…

Bentleyville celebrating arrival of Christmas as season nears end

DULUTH, Minn. -- Many Twin Ports residents marking a Christmas tradition by visiting the Northland's famous "tour of lights" on Christmas Eve, as folks made their journey…

Shoppers hunt for holiday gifts one book at a time at Fitgers Bookstore

DULUTH, Minn. -- As Christmas inches closer, many Americans are scrambling to pick up last-minute gifts. One Duluth store staying busy this holiday…

Duluth's Best Bread tackling holiday rush

DULUTH, Minn.-- With Christmas less than a day away, local bakeries are feeling the holiday rush. Duluth's Best Bread staff said customers have been lining up for festive treats, and…

DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress. The department said the…

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say

Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — Construction crews and drones searched the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home Wednesday, a day after a powerful explosion…

World Juniors Pre-Tournament comes to a close

DULUTH, Minn. -- Hockey lovers from all over filled the Amsoil Arena as the U.S. faced off against Finland, bringing the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series to a close. The…

Man airlifted after Snowmobile accident on Bailey's Lake

VIRGINIA, Minn. -- A man was airlifted to Duluth after a snowmobile accident in Virginia. According to officials, on Wednesday at around 2:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of an unknown problem near Bailey's Lake. The caller said that…

Castle Danger rolls out "Trailblazer" THC drink amid national ban speculation

Two Harbors, Minn. -- As speculation continues at the national level surrounding a potential ban of THC and CBD-based products in the future, Castle Danger,…

Minnesota Power presents grant to Hartley Nature Center

DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power showed their support for the Hartley Nature Center with the presentation of a new grant for the center. The gift is for $6,000,…

Three former Holiday Station Stores in Duluth to be permanently closed

DULUTH, Min. - Holiday Station Stores around the northland recently went through rebranding to Circle K stores. Now…

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holiday Hours

DULUTH, Minn. -- A look at area businesses hours for the upcoming holidays. Retail Walmart - same across Hermantown, Superior, and Cloquet Christmas Eve: 6 am - 6 pm Christmas Day: Closed Target Christmas Eve: 7 am - 8 pm…

Gas explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) —An explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia collapsed part of the building and left people injured and trapped inside, authorities said. A plume of black smoke rose from Silver Lake Healthcare Center in Bristol Township,…