Virginia Fire Department Makes Daring Duckling Rescue
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Fire crews in Virginia responded to the 200 block of 5th Avenue South Sunday on a report of some ducklings that had fallen into a sewer drain. The crew got…
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Wisconsin Dells Attractions Making Do With Fewer Workers
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) - One of Wisconsin’s major tourist attractions is making do during Memorial Day weekend with fewer workers, hoping that more will arrive during the summer. Tom Diehl is the president of the Attractions Association and Tommy…
Minnesota Legislators Miss Friday Goal for Budget Numbers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Lawmakers are still negotiating Minnesota’s next two-year budget and won’t meet the goal of Friday set by their leaders for agreeing on the final numbers that will go into the big-spending bills that lawmakers must pass in…
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Sen. Tina Smith Introduces Mental Health Legislation As Demand For Therapists Skyrockets
WASHINGTON, D.C./DULUTH, Minn. -- U.S. Senator Tina Smith, a Democrat representing Minnesota, wants to expand and support mental health resources with several proposals in Congress as clinics are seeing their patient lists fill up…
Superior Fire Uses 'Purple K' Unit to Fight Equipment Fire at Graymont Saturday
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A fire at Superior's Graymont facility Saturday night kept firefighters busy for more than two hours. The call came in about 20 minutes before midnight. Superior firefighters who were off-duty at…
'What Memorial Day is Really All About': Northlanders Honor Veterans, Fallen Troops Sunday
DULUTH, Minn.- On Sunday the Northland observed what many call “traditional Memorial Day” to honor those who gave their lives in war, at the Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Lakewalk. "136…
Barkers Island Farmers Market Continues
SUPERIOR, Wisc. --Barkers Island in Superior continued their farmers market this weekend. Despite the challenging weather, it's been a good year for vendors who locally grow their produce. Some say, they following…
Burlington Station Hosts Grand Opening
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- A unique gift shop and candy store held its grand opening Saturday morning in Two Harbors. Burlington station opened to the public on Saturday with plans to improve the model…
Canal Park Busy as Temperatures Warm Up
DULUTH, Minn. -- Canal Park was packed with people enjoying the warm weather Saturday afternoon. With the slight warm up in temperatures people from around the state checked out the popular destination.…
Area Campsites Excited for Busy Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Campsites around the area began taking reservations in early February and to no surprise, they filled up quickly. "In three hours I made 50 reservations," Penmarallter Campground Co-Owner, Pennie Burton says.…
Vehicle Rollover in Biwabik Leaves One Critically Injured
BIWABIK, Minn.- Speed and alcohol contributed to a single-vehicle rollover crash in Biwabik, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Department, leaving one with life threatening injuries. According to authorities, deputies and Officers from the Gilbert / Biwabik Police Department…
Area Boy Scouts Plant Flags for Memorial Day Weekend
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- During Memorial Day weekend, a group of local boy scouts honored fallen veterans. Dozens of flags filled up parts of Hermantown’s Sunrise Cemetery as Boy Scout troop 106 in Hermantown spent their day…
Duluth Fire Department Introduces New Car Extraction Tool
DULUTH, Minn.--The Duluth Fire Department went to Bayside Recycling this morning for their annual car extraction training. This annual training is aimed at keeping the fire department sharp while being ready to…
Mont du Lac Resort Announces Grand Opening of New Marina
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Mont du Lac resort in Superior, has a new addition. A boat marina is now open at the resort that offers jet-ski rentals, boat launch, tubing, and other options.…
Duluth Public Library Announces Summer Reading Program
DULUTH, Minn.--The Duluth Public Library begins its annual Summer Reading Program June 1st, and can't wait to welcome children of all ages back through its doors to pick up their books. This…
Community Remembers Fallen DNR Conservation Officer
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Grand Rapids community and people from across the state met on Friday to remember the life of a DNR officer that lost her life in the line of…
Summer Kicks Off at Spirit Mountain with Busy Memorial Day Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is kicking off at Spirit Mountain, set to be packed for the holiday weekend. According to resort staff, as of Friday the campgrounds were completely full for the weekend. They say…
Minnesota Legislators Miss Friday Goal for Budget Numbers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lawmakers are still negotiating Minnesota’s next two-year budget and won’t meet the goal of Friday set by their leaders for agreeing on the final numbers that will go into the…
Governor Walz Appoints Shawn Pearson to Fill Sixth Judicial District Vacancy
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Friday, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Shawn Pearson as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. “I am proud to appoint Shawn Pearson to the Sixth Judicial…
Superior Armed Robbery, Shoplifting Suspect Formally Charged
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Authorities say the male suspect arrested in Duluth Wednesday in connection to an armed robbery and shoplifting incident in Superior has been formally charged. Norman Wayne Cutbank, 25, of Duluth is charged with one count of armed…
GOP Blocks Bipartisan Probe of Deadly Jan. 6 Riot at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans have blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The Senate fell sort of the 60 votes needed to consider a House-passed bill that would have formed…
One Injured in Virginia House Fire
VIRGINIA, Minn. - One person was hospitalized after a house fire in Virginia Thursday evening. According to reports from the Northland FireWire, the fire was reported around 7:30 p.m. on the 300 block…
Groundbreaking Held for Ely Schools Renovation Project
ELY, Minn. - On Thursday, the groundbreaking was held for the $20 million expansion project for Ely Public Schools. The project will include a new structure that connects the elementary and high schools, and renovations of the existing school…
Enbridge’s Line 3 Oil Pipeline Enters Critical Month in June
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — June will be a critical month for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline as the company resumes construction and opponents mobilize for large-scale protests and civil disobedience. Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth says she expects…
Republicans Vote to End 8-Year UW Tuition Freeze
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Legislature’s Republican-led budget committee has voted to end a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze that has been in place for eight years and long been a GOP priority that had bipartisan support. Democratic Gov. Tony…
Minnesota State Patrol Pleads with Drivers to Use Caution as Summer Travel Begins
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota State Patrol is out with alarming new numbers as the Memorial Day weekend approached, just five months into the new year. The Department of Public Safety says 149 lives have…
First Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn.-- The first red flag warning of the year was issued today for Park Point Beaches in Duluth because of a high risk for rip currents. The dangerous swimming conditions come from strong winds…
Superior Mayor Paine Talks Challenges of Past Year, Path Forward in State of City Address
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Superior Mayor Jim Paine did not hold an address in 2020 because of the pandemic. On Thursday, he spoke outside at Earth Rider Brewing, to give an update on the city and plans…
Suspect Apprehended After Wed. Night Robbery in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Frightening moments at CVS on Tower Avenue in Superior last night after a man allegedly went into the store and robbed it while also shocking a 68 year old woman with a stun…
