Man Credited With Helping Save Neighbor's Garage On Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - A neighbor is being credited for helping stop a fire from getting out of control in Lincoln Park. The Duluth Fire Department says the man saw his neighbor’s garage on fire,…
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Busy Mother's Day for Vanilla Bean To-Go Brunches
DULUTH, Minn.- Mother's Day was busy for many restaurants that offer brunch in the Twin Ports. Vanilla Bean in Duluth said they saw a line out the door for their brunch-to-go. Even…
Welfare Checks Increase Slightly in Itasca County Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - During a press briefing Friday, Grand Rapids Police Chief Scott Johnson had a message for residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- to remain calm, and check up on your family,…
St. Scholastica Spring Commencement Goes Virtual, Seniors Look Back on Last Year
DULUTH, Minn.- Graduating seniors at the College of St. Scholastica are celebrating the end of their college lives a bit differently than they may have expected: with a virtual commencement ceremony. This time last…
Northland Wastewater Being Tested for Traces of COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth has started testing wastewater for coronavirus to better understand the pandemic. 15 wastewater sites from Duluth to International Falls are allowing the University of…
Flower Stand Popular on Mother's Day Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - It was a big weekend for flower businesses on this Mother's Day weekend even though doing is a little different these days with the pandemic. Derek Hoffbauer owns the Duluth Flower…
Quarry Park Creates Joke Trail
DULUTH, Minn. - As more people are getting outside to enjoy some fresh air during the coronavirus pandemic, one park has added some extra fun to their adventure. Quarry Park now has a joke…
Shutdown of Tribal Casinos Deals Blow to Indian Country
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — When the Kalispel Tribe of Indians closed its casino as the coronavirus took hold in Washington state, it essentially shut down its economy. That difficult choice has played out nationwide as some 500 Native American casinos…
Cloquet High Seniors Pick Up Graduation Cap and Gowns Drive-Thru Style
CLOQUET, Minn.- Picking up your graduation cap and gown is a big moment for high school seniors. So the Cloquet High School Administration and the surrounding community made it even bigger, while still maintaining…
Big Kahuna Water Park Set to Open at Mont Du Lac Resort
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Big Kahuna Water Park has finally arrived at Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior and expecting to make its debut Memorial Day weekend. The waterpark, which will reside in the…
Duluth Art Institute Introduces Art in Bloom
DULUTH, Minn. - One local organization is helping artists in the community. The Duluth Art Institute is connecting artists with the community in a special opportunity called Art in Bloom. The Institute posts…
Hospitality Industry Hit Hard By Covid-19
DULUTH, Minn. - A recent survey conducted by Hospitality Minnesota shows more than half of businesses in the hospitality industry across the state including hotels, restaurants, and bars will likely shut down permanently as…
Bailey Builds Allows Customers to Shop from their Cars
DULUTH, Minn.- An arts studio and store on Grand Avenue in Duluth is changing the way they bring handmade gifts to customers. You can now shop Bailey Builds from your car. One of the…
Anglers Head to the Lakes for Minnesota Fishing Opener 2020
DULUTH, Minn. - Walleye, bass, and catfish were the goal for eager anglers getting out to the lake for the first time this year during the Minnesota fishing opener. Island Lake was busy with…
City of Superior Starting the Process of Reopening
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin is joining states across the country as many start to slowly reopen public life. The city of Superior is following along with guidance and will be opening some…
Minnesota House Approves Bill That Would Raise Tobacco Age to 21
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House has approved legislation that raises the age for residents to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Lawmakers voted 89-41 Saturday in favor of the measure known as Tobacco 21. It became federal…
64-Year-Old Man Killed in Bayfield Shooting
BAYFIELD, Wis. - A 64-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Bayfield on Friday. The victim, Michael Kinney, was from the Township of Bayfield. The Bayfield County Sheriff's Office tells us they received a report of a person being…
New Scenic Cafe Offering Mother's Day Meal Kits
DULUTH, Minn. - A popular Northland restaurant is offering some special meal kits for mothers this weekend. New Scenic Cafe is delivering and offering pickup for about 100 meal kits for Mother's Day…
Drive-Thru Fundraiser Held for Local Veterans
CLOQUET, Minn.- Friday in Cloquet, veterans were out in force raising money for other veterans in need. Those organizing today’s burger and brat sale said they are following social distancing guidelines by operating a…
DFL Party Endorses Multiple Local Candidates During Unique 'Convention'
CLOQUET, Minn.-Everything seems to be changing due to the coronavirus pandemic and candidate endorsements are no different. On Friday, the results were released for who the DFL is endorsing for a couple of state…
Duluth Community Walks To Honor An Unarmed Man Shot & Killed in Georgia
DULUTH, Minn. - On Friday, the Duluth community came together to walk in honor of the life of an unarmed black man from Georgia who was tragically shot and killed while jogging back in February.…
Laura MacArthur Elementary Teachers Hold Parade for Students
DULUTH, Minn. - Teachers and staff at Laura MacArthur Elementary school drove through West Duluth on Friday afternoon to wave and say hi to their students. Teachers decorated their cars and got dressed…
Hundreds Celebrate 5-Year-Old Duluth Girl on Last Day of Chemotherapy
DULUTH, Minn. - Cars of all colors, shapes, and sizes came out to celebrate a party two years in the making for five-year-old Kaya Mulek who officially finished her chemotherapy treatments on Friday. "It…
Denfeld Staff Deliver Caps, Gowns to Seniors
DULUTH, Minn. - For the 2020 class at Denfeld High School, their year has been different to say the least. "We're really trying to add those special pieces that you'd think they would be…
Minnesota Businesses Prep for Fishing Opener
Minnesotans are getting ready for a weekend full of fishing. The Minnesota fishing opener is tomorrow and as people try to find ways to get outside and social distance, it's coming at the…
Minnesota Law Enforcement Seeing Spike in Speed Related Traffic Violations
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Law enforcement authorities in Minnesota want to remind residents their main goal through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is to support local health officials and encourage safe social distancing practices. During a…
Unemployment Rate Rises: What Does this Look Like for Duluth?
DULUTH, Minn. - The national unemployment rate landed to 14.7% for the month of April, the highest number since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking the percentage in 1948. What does this look like…
Wisconsin: 72 Got COVID-19 After Being at Large Event
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 70 people who tested positive for the coronavirus since an April 24 rally at the Wisconsin state Capitol indicated they had attended a large gathering, but the state Department of Health Services cant’ say…
Superior Duplex Heavily Damaged in Friday Morning Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A duplex in Superior was heavily damaged after a fire broke out at the residence Friday morning. According to the Superior Fire Department, fire crews were dispatched to the area of Weeks Avenue and North 6th Street…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, May 8
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health officials reported 10,888 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 26 new deaths bringing the death total to 534 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 101,270 tests have…
