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Bentleyville Tour of Lights Opens for 21st Year

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's that time of year again, Bentleyville Tour of Lights is back open for its 21st year. With parts both old and new they bring back the spirit of Christmas and the…

CAO: Arizona Firm's Win For Duluth's Tourism Marketing Is 'Tremendously Fair'; Local Finalist Disagrees

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Chief Administrative Officer David Montgomery talked publicly Sunday for the first time since the Star Tribune broke the news Friday that a committee he appointed had chosen an Arizona firm…

Latest Hells Angels Hearing

VIRGINIA, Minn. - Prosecuting attorneys were largely silent, during an evidentiary hearing on Friday, while the defense continued their pursuit of a dismissal. All four charged members of the Iron Range Hells Angels…

On the Farm: Brad the Sheep is Home Safe after Wild Escape

CARLTON, Minn. -- After weeks of suspense, close calls, and multiple failed capture attempts–Brad the sheep is finally back home in Carlton. Brad, the runaway sheep turned local celebrity, returned late Tuesday night,…

Pink Friday Celebrates Women Owned Small Businesses

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Women owned small businesses are being celebrated over in Superior. It is all part of Pink Friday. This nationwide event takes place annually the Friday before Black Friday encouraging shoppers to…

Superior Meats Processing Deer for 2024 Season

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- After hunting is over, the question of what to do with your deer harvest often comes to mind. Superior Meats is excited to cater to the hunters and help them produce venison products. Some of those products, you…

2024 Deer Hunting Season Begins in Wisconsin

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Deer hunting is a beloved Midwest tradition that brings families together year after year. "My husband, son and I hunt together. You know, they're not quite in the area, that's real important…

Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2024 Season Starts Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. -- We are just one day away from the start of a popular holiday attraction in the Twin Ports. Bentleyville Tour of Lights happening at Bayfront Festival Park begins Saturday night with Santa flying in by helicopter just…

At Least 15 People Are Sick In Minnesota From Ground Beef Tied To E. Coli Recall

MINNESOTA -- At least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials said. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat…

Coffee Conversation: Benefit Concert & Dinner to Support Local Musician

DULUTH, Minn. -- Local music legend Marvin Pomeroy recently underwent major surgery. Now, fellow musicians are rallying together for a benefit event this weekend to help raise funds for his recovery. On Friday, Musician Gina Lee was on the morning…

2024 Holiday Craft and Vendor Event in Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn. -- Community members are all set up for the 2024 Holiday Craft and Vendor Event in Cloquet this weekend. The event starts Friday at 9 a.m. at the Cloquet Armory and Pinetree…

Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce Reflects on 2024

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce recognized and celebrated volunteers, members, and efforts of this year. Around 200 members gathered at today's celebration got an overall look to the 2024 year…

16th Annual Give to the Max Day

DULUTH, Minn.-- Today is Give to the Max Day, a day to highlight, and give it your all to local nonprofits. For 16 years now, Give to the Max Day has…

Update: Duluth Tourism Marketing Finalist Chosen; Name Announced Dec. 5

DULUTH, Minn. (Nov. 21) -- The city of Duluth announced Thursday that a special selection committee has determined its finalist for Duluth's next two-year tourism marketing contract. The top-scoring finalist will be announced at…

Gaetz Withdraws As Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Averting Confirmation Battle In The Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement averts what was…

UMD Economics Professionals Look at Holiday Shopping Trends

DULUTH, Minn. -- With holiday shopping underway, professors at UMD are looking at how the economy may affect trends this year. The Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research for UMD says…

Coffee Conversation: Holiday Budgeting Tips; Make the Most of Your Money

DULUTH, Minn. -- With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are bracing for an increase in expenses. To help us navigate this busy time without breaking the bank, Amanda Bruggman from Affinity Plus was on the morning newscast Thursday…

AGO Brien Starts Remodel of Office with Wall Smashing Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth-based plumbing and heating company is remodeling their office after 90 years. AGO Brien started the reconstruction with what they call a wall smashing ceremony. The remodel of the 1934…

UMD Students Host Pollinator Event

DULUTH, Minn. -- University of Minnesota Duluth's Helping Hives Club hosted an event Wednesday, getting students thinking about pollinators. The "What's the Buzz?" event educated students about how they can do their part to support…

Superior Meats Prepping for Thanksgiving

DULUTH, Minn.-- It's getting down to crunch time when it comes to getting ready for Thanksgiving, and Superior Meats is getting ready for the big day. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and staying on top of your…

Keeping Tabs on Tire Safety for Winter

DULUTH, Minn.-- It's beginning to feel a lot like winter, and it's never too early to prepare your car for the ice and snow. With the unpredictable Midwest winters, checking out your car's tires and making sure they're safe is…

Harbor Pointe Credit Union Begins 2nd Annual Tree of Giving

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's the season of giving and for the second year, Harbor Pointe Credit Union is teaming up with Harbor House Crisis Shelter. The Harbor Pointe Credit Union on West 2nd Street…

Silver Lake Walking Trail Project Completed in Virginia

VIRGINIA, Minn. -- A $1.3 million dollar project is now complete for the City of Virginia. The Silver Lake Walking Trail initially started in 2019. The bridge was a multiple phase project all to…

Minnesota DNR To Launch New EagleCam

MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota DNR is introducing a new eagle camera, that will go live for the first time this Thursday. The new camera will feature a new breeding pair of eagles. The original camera will be in the area…

Coffee Conversation: 23rd Veteran Inaugural Gala to Support Military Heroes

DULUTH, Minn. -- On December 6th, 23rd Veteran, a national nonprofit, will host its inaugural Winter Gala at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth to support military heroes living with trauma. Board Member Bryan Maslowski and Executive Assistant Sarah Herrick-Smisek joined…