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Harlem Globetrotters Return to Amsoil Arena

DULUTH, Minn. -- The ice at Amsoil Arena was out and hardwood was in as the famous Harlem Globetrotter basketball entertainers stopped in Duluth for their 2022 Spread Game Tour. The Globetrotters bring a…

Gov. Walz Orders Minnesota Flags at Half Staff in Remembrance of U.S. Rep. Don Young

MINNESOTA- In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz ordered all flags statewide at half-staff until midnight Saturday, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Representative Don Young, who passed…

Early Morning Fire Destroys Side Lake Liquor on Iron Range

FRENCH TWP., Minn.- Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire Saturday that burned an Iron Range Liquor Store down. According to a spokesperson with the St. Louis County Sheriff's…

Video Shows Cop Kneeling on Wisconsin Student's Neck While Breaking Up Fight

KENOSHA, Wis. - School officials in Kenosha, Wisconsin, released surveillance footage that shows an off-duty police officer putting his knee on a 12-year-old girl’s neck to restrain her amid a lunchtime fight. The Kenosha Unified School District released redacted footage…

UMD Grad Calls Eveleth-Native Killed in Ukraine 'helpful guy, open-minded person'

MINNESOTA- We're learning more about the Eveleth native killed waiting in line for bread in Ukraine as his friend shares some of her memories. Jimmy Hill was identified Thursday as one of several people…

City of Duluth Spent $1.6 Million on Water Main Breaks, Leaks In 2021

DULUTH, Minn.- Water main breaks in the City of Duluth this year have not only been gushing out water but they've been forcing the city to gush out money for repairs. According to…

Star of the North Maternity Home Brings Salmon Fundraiser Back

DULUTH, Minn. -- Star of The North Maternity Home in Duluth held its annual salmon dinner Friday night after a few years off due to Covid. The goal for this dinner was…

Day Two of UMD Environmental Summit

DULUTH, Minn. - Friday was the second day OF UMD'S Environmental Summit, an event put on by SEE Change and other local environmental organizations. SEE Change is an acronym for Social, Environment, and Economic Change,…

Vehicles Rolling in to Prep for Motorhead Madness

DULUTH, Minn. - Car Enthusiasts, Saturday, the Northlands biggest indoor custom car show is back at the DECC. Some of the 150 classic rides of all types rolled into the DECC on Friday, with 68…

Craft Vendor Show at Cloquet Armory this Saturday

CLOQUET, Minn. - Dozens of unique vendors will be back at the Cloquet Armory Saturday for the craft vendor show. From nine to five, the show will consist of 45 booths, a mix of crafters,…

Mayor Larson Encouraging a Return to Downtown Business

DULUTH, Minn. --Two years into the pandemic has taught us to adapt and be innovative Finding new ways to co-exist with the coronavirus. City officials met for a press conference in the skywalk trying…

Rogge's Double OT Goal Sends UMD Women's Hockey to National Championship Game

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. - Senior forward Naomi Rogge scored in double overtime to give the UMD women's hockey team the win over Northeastern 2-1 Friday afternoon in the NCAA Frozen Four semi-finals. The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game…

UMD to Host Panel on Ukraine/Russia Conflict

DULUTH, MN - UMD will be hosting an event for the public called Spotlight on the Ukraine/Russia Conflict. Four speakers from UMD and Saint Scholastica who have studied Eastern Europe and are familiar…

Pre-Pandemic Features Back at Valentini's in the Holiday Center

DULUTH, MN - After having to restructure their business to accommodate for Covid restrictions, Valentini’s in the Holiday Center moved their food service area across the hallway and have brought back some of…

Superior Police Investigate Shots Fired at Palace Bar, No Injuries Reported

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- According to a spokesperson with the Superior Police Department, units responded to a call on March 18th, 2022 at 1:47 A.M to 1108 Tower Ave, The Palace Bar, for reported gunshots inside the bar. When arriving on…

Cloquet Police Investigating Shooting Threat Made to Cloquet Middle School

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet Police Department is currently investigating emails threatening a shooting at the Cloquet Middle School. According to a spokesperson with the department on Wednesday, 2 staff members reported getting emails indicating the school was targeted for a…

Morning Update 3/18/22

Eveleth-Born Jimmy Hill Killed In Russian Attack In Ukraine

(AP/FOX 9) - A man who was born in Eveleth, Minnesota was killed in a Russian attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, where he was seeking medical treatment for his partner. The death of Jim Hill, 68, of…

Bomb Threat Prankster Creates Large Evacuation At Esko Public Schools

ESKO, Minn. - Some scary moments unfolded for more than 1,000 students and staff at Esko Public Schools Wednesday after a bomb threat at the High School. The threat was called in to the…

Dubh Linn Celebrates St. Paddy's

It's St. Patrick's day Thursday, and one of the biggest days of the year for the Dubh Linn Irish Pub. The Pub on West Superior Street had a busier holiday than the previous couple of…

Ruth Free Store Moving to New Location

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Ruth Free Store is in the process of moving to a new location, but it won't be far as it's just one door away. Still on Belknap street in Superior, the…

State Sen. Tom Bakk Will Not Run For Re-Election

LAKE VERMILLION, Minn. -- Minnesota State Senator Tom Bakk, an independent from the Iron Range, revealed on Thursday that he's not running for another term. The District 3 State Senator says he'll retire at the end of the year, saying…

Canada To Drop COVID Tests For Vaccinated Visitors: Official

TORONTO (AP) — Canada will no longer require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test for vaccinated travelers as of April 1.A senior government official confirmed the change Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak publicly ahead of the…