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'Big Movies' at the DECC Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - 'Big Movies' at the DECC kicked off Thursday with a showing of 'Top Gun: Maverick'. DECC staff chose this as February's free monthly event because they felt it was a good…

DTA Offers Free Rides On Transit Equity Day

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Transit Authority is taking on a new initiative, offering free rides to the community Friday and Saturday. Transit Equity Day is a national day to commemorate Civil Rights icons…

School Closings and Delays February 3, 2023

Barnum Public Schools - Two-hour delay. Chisholm Public Schools - E-learning day February 3. Duluth Edison Charter Schools - Closed. Duluth Public Schools - Closed. Esko Schools - Two-hour delay. Hibbing Public…

Minnesota Moves Toward 100% Carbon-Free Electricity By 2040

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota utilities would be obligated to transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 to step up the fight against climate change under a bill speeding through the Legislature. The bill was slated for a final vote on the Senate…

UPDATE: Ashland County Inmate Likely Died Of Overdose

UPDATE: An inmate's death at the Ashland County Jail was likely caused by a drug overdose. That's according to the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office, which is handling the investigation to avoid any conflict-of-interest with the Ashland County Sheriff's Office. The…

House GOP Votes To Oust Democrat Omar From Major Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber’s Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments, in a dramatic response after Democrats last session booted far-right GOP lawmakers over incendiary…

Ely Celebrates 30th Annual Winter Festival Event

ELY, Minn. -- Just in time for the ice cold weather, Ely's 10-day Winter Festival is kicking off this week. The Winter Festival has been taking place for the past 30 years, featuring all things snow and ice. [field59_video account="KQDS"…

Duluth Recorded 18 Vehicle Thefts In January

DULUTH, Minn. -- 2023 isn't starting off well for vehicle thefts in Duluth. The police department responded to 18 vehicle theft calls in January. And just today, Feb. 1, a 2001 Silver Honda Civic was stolen on the 300 block…

2023 Beargrease Wrap

GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. - "It's a great weekend, it's a lot of fun. You know mushers and handlers; you don't get much sleep out there, but you enjoy it and this weekend it was cold,…

Genealogy Seminar at Richard I. Bong Center

SUPERIOR, Wisc.--A genealogy seminar was held at the Richard I Bong Veterans Center in Superior on Tuesday. The event was free and open for up to 25 people to learn about and start the research…

‘We Love You, Tyre’: Mourners Gather For Nichols’ Funeral

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyre Nichols ’ family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral intended to celebrate his life three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police that has sparked a new round of calls for police reform. As…

Fate Of Last Ex-Cop Charged In Floyd Murder Lies With Judge

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd said in court filings Tuesday that his client is innocent of criminal wrongdoing and should be acquitted…

Spirit Mountain Now Open 6 Days A Week

DULUTH, Minn. -- After only being open 5 days a week since November, Spirit Mountain has added another day of operations. According to a press release, Spirit Mountain had been struggling with staffing shortages and after an aggressive recruitment and…

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