Hundreds take the plunge in Duluth for Special Olympics Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hundreds of people dug out their swimsuits for the annual Duluth Polar Plunge. The sun was out for the event Sunday, but the…
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Update: Duluth police officer accidentally stabbed while attempting to arrest suspect
UPDATE: The man involved in a scuffle with Duluth police over the weekend will not be charged with assaulting a police officer. Upon further investigation, the…
Police in Britain arrest Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador, in probe into Epstein ties
LONDON (AP) — British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. London’s Metropolitan Police force…
Duluth Schools Superintendent: Budget reductions and realignment coming
DULUTH, Minn. - In a letter to parents, Duluth Schools Superintendent John Magas said budget changes will be coming. He wrote in the February 22, 2026, letter "some necessary budget reductions and realignment" will…
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday…
Jessie Diggins ‘full of gratitude’ after ending a glittering Olympic career in cross-country skiing
TESERO, Italy (AP) — Jessie Diggins crossed the line…
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
VAIL, Colo. (AP) — American skier Lindsey Vonn says…
Former Vikings defensive back passes away
EAGAN, Minn. - Former Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker passed away on February 22, 2026. In 2006, Whitaker joined the Vikings. He appeared in 27 games for the Vikings in the 2006 and 2007 seasons. He recorded 31 tackles, a…
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco…
The popular Soul Food Night returns to UMD
DULUTH, Minn. -- Smooth jazz and the aroma of soul food brought life to the University of Minnesota Duluth over the weekend. The college's Black Student Association hosted…
Minnesota Star Wars Collectors Alliance hosts 3rd annual Frozen Force Art Showcase
HERMANTWON, Minn. -- People across the Northland gathered at the AAD Shrine Event Center for the 3rd annual Frozen Force artist showcase. It originally started as a small gathering…
Northern Lights Girls Basketball Team host grocery bagging fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Northern Lights Girls Basketball Team held its grocery bagging fundraiser at Super One. Since 1996, the organization's main focus has been ensuring that…
Piedmont Youth Hockey Association hosts Panther Pancake Breakfast
DULUTH, Minn -- The hockey community came together for the Panther Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. The fundraiser was put on by the Piedmont Youth Hockey Association, a community-run non-profit…
Unoccupied snowmobile causes serious crash near Canyon
CANYON, Minn. – An unoccupied snowmobile is being blamed for a crash that seriously injured another rider. The crash was reported around 4:15 p.m. Saturday on Trail 51 near Canyon, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A 58-year-old…
Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's…
U.S. beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey championship at the Olympics since 1980
United States' Matt Boldy, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a men's ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22,…
Vikings Wide Receive Rondale Moore passes away
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start…
Community brings the energy and excitement ahead of Birkebeiner race
HAYWARD, Wis.-- A day before the big Birkebeiner race out in Cable and Hayward, the Kortelopet is in full swing, and there's still plenty to be excited about. "it's…
Wild State Cider hosts fundraising event
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wild State Cider hosted a fundraiser where each drink purchased supports a local non-profit. For each beverage sold at the event $1 will be donated to the…
Perfect weather conditions ahead of Birkebeiner race
HAYWARD, Wis.-- Ahead of the Birkebeiner, the energy is already electric, in Hayward, Wisconsin, as racers are conquering the Kortelopet. Despite all the snow and wind much of the…
Registered Predatory Offender pleas guilty to new charge of sexually abusing child
DULUTH, Minn. - Matthew Steven Tourigny, 39, of Britt pleaded guilty to First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct on February 20, 2026. St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki says during the plea hearing, Tourigny…
Duluth Polar Plunge to return for 25th year
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's that time of the year, on Saturday, Feb 21, people will be freezing for a reason for the 25th annual Duluth Polar Plunge. Each…
City of Duluth to remove parking meters, expected by mid-March
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth is transitioning from aging parking meters to a modern payment system. The city plans to remove all parking meters and move to digital methods of paying. Duluth Parking Services Manager Mark Bauer said…
Minnesota Power Foundation makes large donation to Second Harvest Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local non-profit has been gifted a large donation that will help serve the community for many years. For the past three years,…
New Wisconsin film tax credit and film office hope to boost local productions
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently announced a new tax credit for filming in Wisconsin and the creation of a Film Office. It's…
Elite Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's a big weekend for collectors at the Miller Hill Mall. The Elite Sports Cards and Collectibles show kicked off Friday (2/20). Explore…
Winter cattail burns to happen in Voyageurs National Park
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - Voyageurs National Park staff will be conducting prescribed burns in selected wetlands in and near Black Bay and Cranberry Bay on Rainy Lake in February and…
Duluth and Superior soccer clubs entering strategic management agreements
DULUTH, Minn. & SUPERIOR, Wis. - Duluth FC and Superior City FC are announcing new strategic management agreements with Northland Sports Management. They point out "this is not a merger." Duluth FC…
New bridge installed in Nemadji State Forest
NICKERSON TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a bridge replacement and road improvement project on the Net River Forest Road in the Nemadji State Forest. It was…
2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to contract extension with Brewers
FILE - Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy watches during batting practice ahead of Game 1 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in…
