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2023 Duluth Street Construction Plans

DULUTH, Minn. -- It is never too early to talk about next year's street construction in Duluth. The public had two chances to learn about them Thursday. The first was a virtual meeting held over the noon hour. The second…

Northland BIPOC Business Directory Public Launch

DULUTH, Minn. -"This moment is really a dream come true. There has been a lot of thought and love and long hours that went into making this moment possible," Northland BIPOC Business Directory Founding Member,…

Eveleth Drug Dealer Convicted Of Murder

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- An Eveleth man was convicted of murder on Monday after selling fentanyl to a woman who died from an overdose on it. 39 year-old Torisa Wallace will spend 11 years in prison for Third-Degree Murder.…

GOP States Sue Biden Administration Over Student Loan Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans, accusing it of overstepping its executive powers. It’s at least the second…

US Long-Term Mortgage Rates Up For 6th Week; 30-Year At 6.7%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the sixth straight week, marking new highs not seen in 15 years, before a crash in the housing market triggered the Great Recession. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported…

People Trapped, 2.5M Without Power As Ian Drenches Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction across Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, cutting off the only bridge to a barrier island, destroying a historic waterfront pier and knocking out power to 2.5 million people as…

Zeitgeist Hosts Catalyst Content Festival

DULUTH, Minn. -- If you've got a great idea for a breakthrough movie or television script Duluth is the place to be this week. Where else would you pitch your idea other than at…

Estuary Extravaganza

DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance held an Estuary Extravaganza to honor the designation of the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. The St. Louis River Estuary was officially designated in 2020,…

MN Red Cross Volunteers Respond to Hurricane Ian

DULUTH, Minn. -- Thousands of crisis response workers from many states are heading to Florida, including Red Cross volunteers who are based in Minnesota. 12 people from the northland are already in Florida,…

Minnesota Power Assists Florida in Power Restoration

DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota power has stepped up to help bring light to Florida's darkness. While Hurricane Ian destroys powerlines and causes power outages everywhere, there just are not enough local repair crews. On…

Biden To Oil Industry: Don’t Raise Prices As Hurricane Nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned oil and gas companies against increasing prices for consumers as Hurricane Ian neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast. “Do not, let me repeat, do not use this as an excuse to raise gasoline…

Traffic Shifting In Twin Ports Interchange Project

DULUTH, Minn. -- A big announcement has been made regarding the Twin Ports Interchange Project and travelers can expect major changes. The Minnesota Department of Transportation said in a press release that newly constructed northbound lanes of I-35 could open…

Hurricane Ian Nears Florida Landfall With 155 Mph Winds

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (AP) — Hurricane Ian’s most damaging winds began hitting Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday, lashing the state with heavy rain and pushing a devastating storm surge after strengthening to just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. Fueled by warm…

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