Annual Holiday Toy Drive Begins at Menards
DULUTH, Minn.-- It's never too early to start shopping for Christmas gifts and to consider donating them as well. Right now, shoppers at Twin Ports area Menards can donate new and unwrapped gifts for…
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St. Louis County Landfill Unveils Geothermal Field
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- St. Louis County's landfill got a new first-of-its kind technology in the state that creates new energy from garbage. A ribbon cutting was held today in Virginia at the site of the landfill's…
Duluth Salvation Army Red Kettle Season Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the holidays approaching, storefronts will be decorated with bell ringers once again. This year, the Duluth Salvation Army has a kettle goal of $250,000. Inflation and raised prices led to the higher…
The Wildcat Sanctuary Expands by 120 Acres
SANDSTONE, Minn. -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone is expanding its footprint by 120 acres. The adjacent land has always been on the eyes of executive director Tammy Thies. So, when she saw the for-sale sign pop up recently, she…
Investigators Believe Wisconsin Kayaker Faked His Own Death Before Fleeing To Eastern Europe
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man apparently faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his family and flee to eastern Europe, investigators say. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podell said in a news release Friday that…
Judge Delays Ruling On Whether To Scrap Trump’s Conviction In Hush Money Case
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Tuesday put off a key ruling in President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case as his lawyers argued for dismissing it so he can run the country. New York Judge Juan M. Merchan had been set…
Coffee Conversation: Hibbing Singer-Songwriter Will Durie talks Debut Album
HIBBING, Minn. — Local artist Will Durie, a singer-songwriter from Hibbing, was on the morning newscast to discuss his debut album, Mischief Makin', which was released in May 2024. Durie shared insights about the album and his plans for the…
Dedication Ceremony Held at Veterans Memorial Park in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Minn. -- In Rice Lake, Veterans Day was celebrated with a dedication ceremony at the city's Veterans Memorial. The ceremony recognized and honored the sacrifices that Veterans have made…
Duluth Depot Hosts Veterans Day Observance
DULUTH, Minn. - Celebrations and ceremonies took place across the Northland Monday as former and current military members were honored for Veterans Day. One of them took place at Veterans Memorial Hall…
UW-Superior Hosts Veterans Day Observance
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Veteran's Day commemorations across the Northland included one at UW-Superior. The event, taking place at the Yellowjacket Union, featured a presentation of colors, the National Anthem, and remarks from a…
UMD Cadets Stand Guard For Veterans Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Veterans Day 2024 was observed at UMD's campus in its usual fashion. 50 Air Force ROTC cadets have been standing guard at the flagpole since midnight Monday, as their…
‘I Got My Life Back,’ Veterans With PTSD Making Progress Thanks To Service Dog Program
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A bouncy labradoodle and a Kansas City-area program helped her…
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial at Split Rock Lighthouse Marks 49 Years Since the Tragedy
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- 49 years ago on Sunday the Edmund Fitzgerald began its final voyage on Lake Superior. 29 people lost their lives. The Split Rock Lighthouse hosting their yearly memorial for the tragedy.…
Coffee Conversation: Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Depot in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Veteran's Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the Great Hall of the St. Louis County Depot, hosted by Duluth Women of Today in partnership with Veterans Memorial Hall. Sharon…
Duluth Chick-fil-A Location Announces Opening Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chick-fil-A Duluth has announced on social media when its grand opening will take place. The opening will take place on Thursday, November 14. The restaurant is located on the North side of the Miller Hall Mall property,…
Results Are In For Ordean East Middle School Mock Election
DULUTH, Minn. -- The results are in for a mock election by Ordean East Middle School students. The mock election is a program run with the Secretary of State's Office. Over 400 schools participated…
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Douglas County Hosts Free Memory Screens
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Residents of Douglas County were able to get a brain health checkup on Friday to see where their cognition is at. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Douglas County hosted this…
DECC Hosts 12th Annual Junk Hunt
DULUTH, Minn.-- Over 150 vendors are gathering at the DECC to sell their antiques, treats and trinkets. The event draws in junk hunters near and far. With some of the booths selling heavy furniture,…
Kolar Hyundai Breaks Ground on New Location
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The new spot, just off of highway 53 in Hermantown, broke ground Friday morning. As demand for services and vehicles grew, Kolar needed to expand. The group is looking forward to serving the…
5 Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide
DULUTH, Minn. - Around 2:00 pm Thursday, Duluth Police performed a welfare check at the 6000 block of Tacony Street, which would lead to the discovery of one of the deadliest criminal acts…
Governor Walz Gives Remarks After Returning Home from Election Run
MINNESOTA -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gives remarks Friday afternoon after returning home from an election run with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Names Released of Five Dead From Gunshot Wounds in West Duluth
UPDATE (November 8, 9:55 a.m.) -- The Duluth Police Department has released the names of those who died on Thursday from gunshot wounds. The two people found at the 6000 block of Tacony Street were 47-year-old Duluth resident Erin Abramson…
Chum Preps Thanksgiving Boxes
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chum is preparing for the holidays by packing Thanksgiving boxes. Staff, volunteers, and community members gathered Thursday to work together on this project. The boxes will be given out to locals…
Christmas Gift Extravaganza for a Good Cause at Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. -- The holidays are fast approaching, and now you can prepare for a good cause at Essentia. The Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization is hosting a Christmas Gift Extravaganza. It kicked off Thursday…
UW-Superior Celebrates 3rd Annual Sonia Kovalevsky Day
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- UW-Superior held their 3rd annual Sonia Kovalesky Day to highlight mathematical activities for young girls. 76 girls from schools throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota met today to rotate through workshops, run by mathematics professors.…
Duluth Experiences Three Home Burglaries in One Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- Just this week, the city of Duluth has experienced three different burglaries. At this time, the suspect has been arrested. The first burglary happened Monday on the 200 block of West Kent Road…
ATV Driver Involved with Armed Road Rage Incident
HIBBING, Minn. -- The Hibbing Police Department is looking to identify the driver of an ATV in the attached photo. According to Hibbing Police, Thursday afternoon at approximately 1:50 PM, the driver of the ATV was involved in a road…
Duluth Police Arrest Suspect Involved in 3 Random Home Invasions
UPDATE (November 7, 3:30 p.m.) -- Duluth Police announced they have arrested the suspect in connection to the 3 burglaries. Authorities say the suspect was arrested at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. This remains an…
Statement on Duluth Burglaries from Mayor Roger Reinert and Police Chief Mike Ceynowa
DULUTH, Minn. -- Mayor Roger Reinert and Police Chief Mike Ceynowa release a joint statement regarding the recent burglaries in the Duluth area. The statement was posted on the Duluth Police Department's Facebook page Thursday afternoon at about 3 p.m.…
Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin Pledges To Work With Trump And Calls For Less Division
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin pledged during her reelection victory speech Thursday to work with President-elect Donald Trump when possible, but she also vowed to fight him to protect the national health care law and…
