Eveleth Fireworks Show Starts Hillside On Fire
EVELETH, Minn. – The fireworks show in Eveleth got a little out of control Saturday night. According to Fire Chief Guy Spurlin, fireworks ignited dry grass of an old mine dump hill on…
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Bayfront has a Busy Weekend of Events
DULUTH, Minn.- Events held at Bayfront Festival Park are some of the largest gatherings in the Northland. More specifically, this past weekend's lineup of events takes months of preparation. Country Jam, Hairball, and Fourth Fest…
Air Quality Alert in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- There's an air quality alert for Northeastern Minnesota at this hour. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the warning this morning due to wildfires along the Canadian border. The National Weather Service…
Three People Found Dead After House Fire In Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Three people were found dead inside a home in Ashland on Monday after a 911 call came in reporting a house fire just after 9:30 a.m. The names of the…
UW Schools Keep Start Date on Jewish Holiday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change. UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior all have scheduled classes to begin…
Tourists Returning to Minnesota Resorts but Workers Are Not
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With COVID-19 limits fading away, tourists are returning to Minnesota resorts, many of them from neighboring states. A lot of the workers are not coming back. The worker shortage has been building for more than a year,…
Fourth Fest Caps Off Fourth of July Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- For those who didn't get enough of all the live concerts over at Bayfront Park this Fourth of July weekend, music enthusiasts were jamming out again Sunday night at Bayfront Festival Park. The…
Fourth of July Parade Returns to Cloquet, Honors Healthcare Workers
CLOQUET, Minn.-- The Fourth of July is a time that brings people together. Last year in Cloquet, the city's Fourth of July parade was unable to go on due to COVID-19. It's back this year,…
Teddy Roosevelt, Gen. Patton Reenactors Return To Bong Museum
SUPERIOR, Wis.- History buffs got their own taste of Fourth of July fun meeting some American legends at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior. The museum hosted their "The General and…
Superior's 4th of July Parade Returns with Thousands Painting Belknap Street Red, White, and Blue
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A little hot weather wasn't enough to stop the community from coming alive on Belknap Street as the Fourth of July Parade returned to Superior. "It's a hot day but thankfully the…
Dennis Van Alstine Car Show Revs Engines Through Tower Avenue in Superior Again
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another Superior 4th of July tradition revved its engines down Tower Avenue once again. The Fifth Annual Dennis Van Alstine Memorial Car and Motorcycle Show lined the street with hundreds of classic…
Joey Chestnut Sets New Record At Post-Pandemic Hot Dog Race
NEW YORK (AP) — Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title. Chestnut downed 76…
Hairball Returns to Rock Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- One of Duluth’s most anticipated summer concerts returned to rock Bayfront Saturday night as Hairball made its smashing return to Duluth. Thousands packed Bayfront Park Saturday as Hairball made their way back to…
Maker's Market Held at Earth Rider Brewing
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Small area artist’s craftsmen and vendors came together in Superior to showcase their products outside on Saturday. Earth Rider Brewing on Tower Avenue hosted a makers market in their outdoor space. Small pop-up…
Preparations Wrapping Up For Fireworks Show
DULUTH, Minn.-- Finishing touches being put on the explosives being used for the Duluth fireworks show being called one of the largest shows in the Midwest. "It’s be a good show. It'll be exciting getting…
DFD Gives Reminder to Beat the Heat on a Hot 4th of July
DULUTH, Minn.-- With those high temperatures coming Sunday Duluth firefighters are giving some reminders to those trying to stay cool. The DFD says to stay hydrated and cut back on alcoholic and caffeinated drinks while…
Semi-Tanker Fire Causes Six-Hour Shutdown of Highway 169 Near Ely
ELY, Minn.- Minnesota Highway 169 was shut down for six and a half hours Saturday due to a fire involving a semi tanker truck pulling gas, according to the Northland…
City of Tower Forced to Cancel Saturday Fireworks Due to Dry Conditions
TOWER, Minn.- "Extremely dry conditions" have forced the City of Tower, Minnesota to cancel their fireworks display for Saturday evening. According to a post on the City's Facebook Page, "this decision was made on the recommendation of the fireworks display…
Workforce Development Creates Guide to Help with Employee Shortage
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth Workforce Development is finding a way to help out, to hopefully prevent more local businesses from having to close its doors due to labor shortages. Workforce Development put together…
Brighton Beach to Remain Open for Now
DULUTH, Minn.-- Due to a change in construction planning, Brighton Beach will remain open until further notice. This comes at the popular Duluth beach was first scheduled to close on July 6th until October…
Duluth Police Department Reminds Community to Drive Safe this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- With an increased number of motor vehicle accidents every year around the Fourth of July, the Duluth Police Department is telling the community to always be aware when driving, to avoid any…
Duluth Fire Department Warns About Dry Conditions and Fireworks
DULUTH, Minn.-- It will be a very hot and dry weekend for the holiday but the Duluth Fire Department reminds the community that even though we have had some rain, there is still a…
Country Jam Kicks off Fourth of July Festivities in Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- Country Jam made its return to the stage tonight in Bayfront Festival Park and after a year off from social gatherings and festivities, the event was a welcome change for the community.…
Northwood Children's Services Steps in to Fill Gap Left After The Hills
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Hills Youth and Family Services in Duluth is officially closed. The facility announced its closure in June because of an due to extraordinarily high fixed costs, the state's inaction on rate…
Campgrounds are Booking Up as We Near the 4th of July
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- As the 4th of July weekend approaches, campgrounds are seeing people come out to enjoy the outdoors and warm weather. Amnicon Falls State Park in Wisconsin is fully booked for the Independence…
Local Businesses are Preparing for the 4th of July Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th of July weekend is around the corner and preparations are in motion. From food to drinks, local businesses are experiencing big crowds. Vikre Distillery in Canal Park is kicking off their…
Gary-New Duluth Stabbing Suspect Charged
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say the suspect in Thursday afternoon's Gary-New Duluth stabbing has been formally charged. Police say a 37-year-old male was stabbed outside of Reed's Pine Board Lodging on the 100 block of West Gary Street around…
Suspect in Two Cloquet Shootings Located, Arrested
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Police Department says a suspect believed to be involved in two separate shootings in Cloquet on May 17 has been arrested. According to police, 26-year-old Nicholas Joseph Ammesmaki was taken into custody on Thursday on…
Motion Seeks Evidence of Past Violence at Rittenhouse Trial
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Prosecutors in Wisconsin want a judge to allow evidence at Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial that shows he had a previous violent encounter in Kenosha before he fatally shot…
US Plans to Make Airlines Refund Fees if Bags Are Delayed
(AP) - The Biden administration is planning to require that airlines refund fees on checked baggage if the bags get seriously delayed. The proposal would also require refunds for fees on extras like internet access if the airline fails to…
