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Elite Sports Complex hosts grand opening

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Elite Sports Complex hosted a grand opening for its 40,000-square-foot facility located in West Duluth. The evening consisted of a tour showcasing what the large complex has to offer…

Northland Chevrolet presents check donation of $2,600 to St. Luke's Foundation

DULUTH, Minn. -- Representatives from Northland Chevrolet wrapped up breast cancer awareness month with a check donation of $2,600 to the St. Luke's Foundation's Breast Cancer Support Fund. The dealership pledged to…

Minnesota Senators tour UMD science labs to discuss federal impacts

DULUTH, Minn.-- Minnesota senators toured UMD's science labs to talk about potential cuts to grants and budgets. The legislators met with researchers to better understand how UMD science students impact research in…

Duluth Stakeholders gather to address Capitol Days agenda

DULUTH, Minn.-- Preparations are underway for the annual "Duluth and St. Louis County days at the Capitol" City of Duluth, County Commissioners and the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce got together this morning to…

Halvor Lines breaks ground on new headquarters

DULUTH, Minn.-- Halvor Lines, a trucking company employing nearly 500 drivers in Superior announced a game changing expansion. The company has purchased new property still in superior because of the conflicting Blatnik Bridge…

Superior Mayor bans NDAs for public officials

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Mayor Jim Payne has put a ban in place that will stop city officials in Superior from signing non-disclosure agreements. The mayor said that NDAs…

Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich…

House deemed total loss in Duluth Township fire

DULUTH TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A fire left a house a total loss in Duluth Township. According to officials, they responded to reports of a fire on Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. on the 6500 block of McQuade Road. An unoccupied…

Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek…

Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water At Northwood School Dist.; Parent Shares Videos of Cloudy Water

MINONG, Wis. -- Unsafe levels of lead have been discovered in the Northwood School District's drinking water distribution system. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources…

Waves Crash On Sightseers Before One Gets Pulled In

Father, Son Capture Waves Before Woman Was Swept Into Lake Superior

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. -- We are getting a look at just how strong Lake Superior's waves were on Sunday when one of four people walking out to…

Prescribed fire on Wisconsin Point is first traditional burn in 150 years

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The first traditional burning of Wisconsin Point in 150 years took place on Wednesday. The prescribed burn was led by fire…

Charges: Killer Returned to Party After Shooting Hibbing Man 3 Times

HIBBING, Minn. -- A murder charge has been handed down against a Hoyt Lakes man who is accused of shooting a man to death in…

Red Kettle Karnival brings the spirit of giving

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Salvation Army and Bentlyville teamed up again to shine some bright and colorful lights on the Red Kettle Karnival fundraiser. The free family-friendly event brought people from across…

Hermantown Elementary School unveils new playground

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Hermantown Elementary School hosted a grand opening for its new playground. The school began working on it last fall after reports that the play area showed years of wear…

Whistleblower Lawsuit filed against Hermantown School District

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- A Whistleblower Lawsuit has been filed against the Hermantown School District on behalf of a former employee of the schools. According to the lawsuit which was…

UMD's Tau Kappa Epsilon to Host Annual Fundraiser for St. Jude

DULUTH, Minn.-- A fraternity chapter UMD has spent nearly a decade raising an impressive amount of money for St. Jude Research Hospital. Over…

New principal announced for Superior High School

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The School District of Superior will welcome Ryan Haroldson as the next Superior High School Principal effective January 1st, 2026. Kate Tesch has been Interim Principal since the start of the new calendar…

Lake Superior Zoo announces birth of critically endangered cotton-top tamarin

DULUTH, Minn.-- It's been all monkey business at the Lake Superior Zoo when it comes to raising their newest little primate. The not yet named cotton-top tamarin was born 36 days ago and is…

UW-Superior hosts "I Heart Education Day" for future educators

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- UW-Superior held a first time event on Wednesday, introducing young students to the education field. The "I Heart Education Day" was an event for…

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10%…

Lawsuit filled challenging environmental review of Hermantown data center project

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- A lawsuit has been filed by two groups challenging the environmental review of the Hermantown data center project. The lawsuit is being filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy( MCEA) and Stop the Hermantown Data Center…