The Great Pumpkin Train Stops in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The North Shore Scenic Railroad is winding down its 2021 season, but not before capping it off with one of its most popular events before Halloween. The yearly "Pumpkin Train…
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UW System President Visits Area College
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The President of the University of Wisconsin system was in Superior today to tour the campus vaccination clinic. The former governor of Wisconsin Thommy Thompson was also in town promoting…
BREAKING: Remains Found in Florida Reserve Belong to Brian Laundrie FBI Confirms
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The FBI on Thursday identified human remains found in a Florida nature preserve as those of Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the death of girlfriend Gabby Petito while the couple was on a…
Two Garages Suffer 'Extensive Damage' in Thursday Morning Fire in Eveleth
EVELETH, Minn. - Two garages in Eveleth were 'extensively damaged' after a fire broke out early Thursday morning in one garage and spread to the second nearby garage. According to the Northland FireWire, six…
Teachers Ask For Virus Protocols After Student, Staff Deaths
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Members of Minnesota’s teacher's union are calling on on school leaders to do more to protect students and staff after the state Department of Health reported the first student death from COVID-19 this school year.…
House Votes To Hold Trump Ally Steve Bannon in Contempt
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Now…
Minnesota Colleges Investigate Alleged Sex Competition
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University is investigating allegations that some male students started a competition this fall to see who could have more sexual encounters with female students. The allegations were first…
One Injured in Superior House Fire Thursday Morning
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Fire crews responded to a house fire in Superior Thursday morning where at least one person was injured, according to the Superior Fire Department. The fire broke out around…
St. Louis County Public Health Updates Online COVID Dashboard To Include New Regional Data, Pediatric Information
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - St. Louis County Public Health has updated its online COVID-19 dashboard to include new and updated regional data as well as pediatric COVID information. Health officials say the dashboard now includes clearer data about transmission…
CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions Imported From Mexico
(FOX Business) - Onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and sold in the United States have been linked to a salmonella outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. The CDC said fresh whole red, white and yellow…
UPDATE: Ex-Minneapolis Cop Gets 57 Months in Killing of 911 Caller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home has been sentenced to 57 months in prison, which was the maximum term possible…
Morning Update 10-21-21
Here's Meteorologist Ken Slama and Arman Rahman with a look at your news and weather to start the day.
Cooking with Coco: Dolce Di Pane
In this week's Cooking Connection, Celebrity Chef Arlene Coco shows us how to make Dolce Di Pane.
Northland Newborns 10-21-21
In this week's Northland Newborns, we're introducing you to Marshall Thomas Prigge, born earlier this year! Looks like he's loving fall! If you have an adorable baby you'd love to show off, visit…
Noor Faces New Sentence in Death of 911 Caller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report that she heard a possible rape happening behind her…
Starbase Receives $25,000 Grant From New Partner
DULUTH, Minn. -- Starbase Minnesota-Duluth is excited to receive a $25,000 grant Wednesday from Enbridge Fueling Futures. Starbase is a non profit education organization that specializes in teaching area 5th graders in various branches…
St. Luke's Raises Awareness During 'Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month'
DULUTH, Minn. - The birthing center at St. Luke's in Duluth is looking to remind grieving parents they are not alone during this Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Statistics show…
Sun Country Ready For Take Off Come December
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth International Airport is getting excited as they are closer to launching their Sun Country Airline which offers direct flights to two new and warm destinations starting in December. Sun…
Duluth Reminds Public of Snow Emergency Routes With Winter Approaching
DULUTH, Minn. -- The snow isn't here yet, but the cities of Duluth and Superior are in snow-prepping mode right now, and they're sending out a few reminders for the community to be aware…
'Visit Duluth' Board Agrees To Much Smaller Sales Role With City
DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth -- the city's top marketing arm since 1935 -- has agreed to a much smaller role with the city so it isn’t dissolved altogether. This comes after the city council recently approved a 2022 tourism…
Union Gospel Mission Hosts Jacket Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's Union Gospel Mission held their annual jacket giveaway earlier today. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the food shelf closed off their indoor rooms from the public but continued to serve hot…
The Depot Welcomes Kids to Ojibwe Storytime
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Louis County Historical Society began its weekly Ojibwe storytime today at the Depot in Duluth. The museum's Ojibwe gallery is currently closed for renovations, and Depot organizers want to continue educating…
Duluth Firefighters Train in Old Seaway Hotel
DULUTH, Minn.- For several months, the Duluth Fire Department used the old Seaway Hotel building in Lincoln Park to conduct hands-on training. Multiple fire grounds survival training sessions were held in the old Esmund building…
Truck Drivers Seeing Workforce Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. -- Technical Fields at Lake Superior College are going strong as several industries in the area and across the country are experiencing a workforce shortage. Specifically, the truck driving course…
Local Appliance Stores Still Experiencing Supply Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. -- Businesses in the area are continuing to see a supply chain shortage with not being able to get certain products in a timely manner, or not at all. "This all-new…
Unvaccinated Minnesotans 30x More Likely To Die From COVID
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says unvaccinated Minnesotans are 15 times more likely to require hospitalization for COVID-19 and 30 times more likely to die from the disease than unvaccinated residents. The commissioner gave those figures Wednesday as…
Proctor Police Department: Football 'Misconduct' Investigation Nearing Completion
PROCTOR, Minn. - The Proctor Police Department says the investigation into the football "misconduct" allegations is nearing completion. On Wednesday, City Administrator Jess Rich released a statement on behalf of the Proctor Police Department which reads in full: "The Proctor…
FDA OKs Mixing COVID Vaccines; Backs Moderna, J&J Boosters
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one…
Gov. Walz Announces More COVID Rapid Testing Sites Across Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Wednesday Governor Walz's office announced more COVID-19 rapid testing sites will be added in the coming weeks across Minnesota, including Duluth and Hibbing. Beginning Friday the current COVID testing site located at the Duluth Entertainment…
FBI: Items Linked to Brian Laundrie Found in Florida Park
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The FBI and a family attorney say items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie have been found in a Florida wilderness park as the search…
