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Beargrease Kicks Off At Billy's Bar During Deep Freeze

DULUTH, Minn. -- Even with temperatures below freezing, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon attracted hundreds of people to spectate the 39th run. However, the cold icy conditions makes this year’s race ideal for…

Snow Leads To Massive Pileup In Wisconsin, Dozens Injured

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Dozens of people were injured in a massive traffic pileup amid snowy conditions in southern Wisconsin on Friday, which blocked Interstate 39/90 for hours, authorities said. Beloit Memorial Hospital said at least 27 people were treated…

Senator Jen McEwen Reacts to Passage of Abortion Bill

Duluth, Minn. -- Jen McEwen the DFL Senator from Duluth was the author of the bill. After the bill passed in the Senate, she said this, "Today (Saturday), the Minnesota Senate demonstrated that we will not simply put our faith…

Port of Duluth-Superior Shipping Season Report

Duluth, Minn.--  The Port of Duluth- Superior had a very good January, the best since 20-10 -with slightly more than a million and a third short tons went out of the port. However, the…

Abortion Bill Passes Minnesota Senate

Duluth, Minn. --  After 15 hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passed the Protect Reproduction Options bill, known as the PRO bill. It wasn't until about 3 AM Saturday morning that the Senate voted. The…

Lake Superior Ice Festival Embraces the Cold

SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Yes, it was cold out today, but that didn't stop families from enjoying all the fun at the Lake Superior Ice Festival. The hay shuttle chauffeured people around the grounds of…

Cutest Puppy Contest held at Fitgers

DULUTH, Minn. -- Walking through a hallway of Duluth's most adorable puppies may sound like a dream, but it came true once again as 40 puppies, from the ages of 4 to 9 months,…

Lake Superior Ice Festival Kicks Off

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- The Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off this evening in preparations for the main events tomorrow. It's the 7th annual year for this event at Barkers Island. Tonight, there were yard games set…

Ice Cross Racing at Mont Du Lac Resort

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- This weekend, the U.S Ice Cross Association is hosting its annual races at Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior. Competitors race down a ice covered track, filled with, jumps, turns, and other obstacles.…

EMTs Meet in Duluth

Duluth, Minn. -- Emergency Medical personnel, fire fighters and law enforcement professionals are meeting in Duluth. Attendees come from throughout the state and Wisconsin to learn more about new and different ways to deal…

Minnesota Senate Debates More Protection For Abortion Rights

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate began debate Friday on a bill to write broad protections for abortion rights into state statutes, which would make it difficult for future courts to roll back. Democratic legislative leaders have fast-tracked the…

Video Shows Struggle For Hammer During Pelosi Attack

(AP) -- Video released publicly Friday shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi fighting with his assailant for control of a hammer moments before he was struck in the head during a brutal attack in the couple’s…

Bayfield Up For Two USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

BAYFIELD, Wis. -- Bayfield is receiving some special recognition as it is up for two USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. These awards are highlighting the town in the categories, "Best Coastal Small Town" and "Best Midwestern Small Town." Bayfield…

Lincoln Park Winter Farmers Market

DULUTH, Minn. - The Lincoln Park Farmers market usually runs during the summer, but on Thursday vendors had a chance to take part in a Winter Market. It was held at the Harrison Community…

Damiano Center Hosts Community Event For Those In Need

DULUTH, Minn. -- Every October and January a community event is held as a one-stop-shop service for Northland members in need. Thursday, the Damiano Center hosted the Donna Howard Community Connect that involved local organizations…

Abortion Front And Center In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights in the first two television ads of the closely watched race launched Thursday. The winner…

Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty To Leaving Newborn To Die

RED WING, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota woman admitted in a guilty plea Wednesday that she left her newborn baby boy to die on the banks of the Mississippi River in 2003. Jennifer Matter, 50, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder…

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