UMD's Economic Impact on Duluth Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth community often refers to the Twin Ports as a college town. That being said, with the start of every fall semester, that name becomes a reality. Since 1947,…
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Volunteers Help Maintain Superior Hiking Trail
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Superior Hiking Trail caters to outdoor enthusiasts, and casual hikers alike. That being said, the trail doesn't magically maintain itself. A group of dedicated volunteers hit the trails Tuesday to…
Ely Under Boil Water Advisory Following Water Outage
ELY, Minn. -- The City of Ely has restored water service following a watermain break, but remains under a Boil Water Advisory, urging residents to boil or use bottled water for all consumption and food preparation until further notice. As…
Denfeld High Security Lockdown Lifted After Disturbance
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police responded to a disturbance call near Denfeld High School Wednesday morning, which initially triggered a security lockdown that has now been lifted. Duluth Police were dispatched to the 4600 block of Grand Avenue following reports…
Trillium Services Inc. Celebrates Employees During DSP Appreciation Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- This week is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in the state of Minnesota. Trillium Services, a disability service provider, hosted their annual appreciation event for their DSP employees. People could enjoy…
UMD Held an Educational AI Forum for Students and Faculty
Duluth, Minn.-- The University of Minnesota Duluth held an artificial intelligence forum to address the positives and negatives of AI. The forum highlighted UMD’s new Generative AI tools policy for the school year while…
Presidential Debate Watch Party
DULUTH, Minn. - New stage, new hosts, and one new candidate. It was the second Presidential Debate tonight, but the first between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Haris. To watch…
Wrenshall School District Sees Rise In Student Enrollment
WRENSHALL, Minn. -- One of the Northland's smaller schools has gotten a bit bigger this year. District officials tell us Wrenshall is experiencing an almost 10% bump in total enrollment. The school serves…
Public Hearing for SWL&P Proposed Rate Hike
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- On Monday Superior residents got a chance to testify during a public hearing involving a proposed rate increase by Superior Water Light & Power. The power company is proposing an overall…
Coffee Conversation: Music Video for 'Indecent Proposal' Shot Aboard the William A. Irvin
DULUTH, Minn. -- Local band Indecent Proposal drops a new song and music video filmed aboard the William A. Irvin, also known as the "Haunted Ship." The band appeared on Fox 21's morning newscast Tuesday to discuss "The Cage" and…
Duluth Murder Suspect Arrested Again In Superior
A man who Duluth police say is behind a homicide and arson investigation is back under arrest for a different crime. Superior police say they arrested Tyler Edwards, 25, of Illinois, around 10 p.m.…
KYN: Richard Bong Museum Showcases Local Army Postmaster
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A story from World War 2 that's been waiting to be told, is finally being shared. "I was excited. Briana and I have been working on this for quite a long time, as…
Four National Touring Broadway Shows Coming to the DECC in 2025
DULUTH, Minn. -- Four national touring Broadway shows are coming to Duluth. "Chicago," "Pretty Woman," "Mean Girls" and "Riverdance" will hit the stage at the DECC in the beginning of 2025. These productions will mark…
Great Lakes Tree Planting Initiative Kicks Off in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- State lawmakers from the Great Lakes region are on a mission to plant 250 million trees along the Great Lakes by 2033. Four of those trees were planted Monday in Duluth, across…
James Earl Jones, Acclaimed Actor And Voice Of Darth Vader, Dies At 93
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died.…
How To Watch The Presidential Debate Between Trump And Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — The second general election debate of the 2024 campaign season is here, but it’s the first matchup for the current nominees. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia. After a…
Vikings Game Festivities at Caddyshack
DULUTH, Minn. -- Football Sunday is back on Fox and that meant local bars were kicking off the season with parties. The Caddyshack in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood celebrated the opening of the Vikings…
Mayor Reinert Directs Internal Review Post Fish Kill In Tischer Creek
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said on Sunday that he has directed internal leadership to review all procedures and training to figure out how 1.7 million gallons of treated drinking water got into…
Lake Superior Harvest Festival Celebrates 30 Years
DULUTH, Minn. -- Bayfront Park was the place to be this weekend for the 30th annual Lake Superior Harvest Festival. The grounds were packed Saturday with people enjoying everything from live music to home-goods and…
Public Hearing Mon., Sept. 9 On SWL&P's Proposed Rate Increases
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Residents in Superior are invited to a public hearing Monday involving rate increases proposed by Superior Water Light and Power (SWL&P). The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is hosting the public hearing…
Wisconsin Health Officials Recall Eggs After Salmonella Outbreak
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said…
Sharp Divisions Persist Over Walz's Response To Riots After George Floyd's Murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest cities erupted in protests and riots after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man's murder in 2020 sparked…
YMCA & Essentia Partnerships Bridges Gap with Childcare & Housing Needs
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth is in need of over one-thousand spaces reserved for childcare. Although this problem is far from reaching a complete solution the Duluth Area Family YMCA and Essentia Health are adding…
Minnesota DNR Shares 2024 Fall Colors Season Outlook
MINNESOTA -- Cooler air is just around the corner and with that comes the beautiful fall colors in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR shares what to expect this season. Experts say fall colors typically peak in mid-to-late September through mid-October. This…
Giant Garage Sale Benefits Carlton Hockey Association
CARLTON, Minn. -- A giant garage sale is being held in Carlton this weekend, all proceeds going towards a good cause. The Carlton Hockey Association organizing this sale at the Four Seasons Sports Complex. Funds will be used for hockey…
Press Conference Highlights Small Business Plans for Harris & Walz
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A press conference highlighting the importance of small business communities took place in Superior today. Earlier this week, the Harris and Walz campaign announced a ten-fold increase proposal in the small business tax deduction for startup costs. They…
Nemadji Golf Course Hosts Scramble for Douglas County Historical Society
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A golf scramble in Superior today focused on the importance of the Douglas County Historical Society. The second annual Golf Tournament and Fundraisers for DCHS took off today at Nemadji Golf Course. Last year, the event brought in…
The Intrepid Boutique Hotel Now Open in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new boutique hotel in the heart of Downtown Duluth is celebrating its grand opening. The Intrepid Boutique Hotel is located on the 200 block of East Superior Street with views of…
Minnesota and Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agencies Host Passenger Safety Awareness Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota and Wisconsin are urging drivers to make sure their passengers are safe on the roads. Officials say drivers tend to be more focused on road safety…
Earth Exchange Looks for New Buyers
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A long-time thrift store looking for new owners. The announcement comes after owners say they are up against some health challenges. Earth Exchange opened their Superior location in 2008. The thrifting business has always been home to…
