Child Care Crisis Roundtable Discusses Concerns and Solutions
Duluth, Minn.-- It is no secret there is a childcare crisis happening right now in Duluth. High cost of living, and a lack of funding for resources is a large part of this issue.…
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Local Podcasters Talk Inclusivity Training with Aspirus St. Luke's Staff
DULUTH, Minn. -- Health care is a necessity that many Americans still struggle with, but receiving fair treatment is important no matter the cause or how the person identify. Over the last year, father-daughter…
Man Dead After Crashing Pickup Into Carlton Laundry
CARLTON, Minn. -- A man is dead after crashing his vehicle into Carlton Laundry Wednesday night. The Carlton County Sheriff's Office says the report of the crash came in 8:28 p.m. The driver, 48-year-old Adam Forsythe of Grand Lake Township…
Coffee Conversation: Lester River Rendezvous Returns to Celebrate 25 Years of History
DULUTH, Minn. -- Next weekend, the heart of Lester Park will transform as the Lester River Rendezvous takes attendees on a journey back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Committee chair Lindsey Whitlinger shared insights during an interview this morning,…
Duluth Man Enters Guilty Plea in Girlfriend's Death
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth man accused of killing his girlfriend in March and who first denied committing the death has entered a guilty plea of second-degree murder, while committing domestic assault and strangulation.…
5th Graders Head Outside For Forestry Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- 5th graders got the chance to learn all about the outdoors for National Forestry Day. Students learned about tree identification, safe hiking practices, and more. Twelve schools were in attendance across…
One Dead, One Injured After Traffic Accident in Tofte Area
COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- One person is dead, and another is injured after a car wreck happened in the Tofte area. The Cook County Sheriff's Office says on Tuesday at 8:29 p.m. they received a 911 call about the accident.…
Longtime Duluth Gas Station to Close on Friday
DULUTH, Minn. -- A long-time gas station in Duluth is closing down after being open for close to 50 years. Officials at 4th Street Express were recently informed that their gas station equipment…
Three Childcare Programs to Close in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- It is no secret the Duluth area is in a childcare shortage crisis. And just as new daycare spots open up other options shut down. Right now, childcare services from the YWCA…
Single Vehicle Crash in Mahtowa Township, Alcohol a Possible Factor
MAHTOWA TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- One man is injured after a vehicle crash in Mahtowa Township. The Carlton County Sheriff's Office says on Tuesday at 4:51 p.m. a single vehicle crash was reported near the intersection of County Road 61 and…
Coffee Conversation: Junior League of Duluth to Celebrate Community Contributions
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Junior League of Duluth (JLD) will host a news conference on September 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in the lobby at The Depot, highlighting 15 local organizations that received a total of $30,250 in grants to…
Investigation Underway into Death at Minnesota Correctional Facility
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. -- The death of a 39-year-old man is under investigation at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Moose Lake. On September 17, at 10:40 a.m., a fellow inmate reported that the man appeared unresponsive. Corrections staff quickly responded…
Detail and Dash Offers a New Product for the Northland
Superior, Wis.--Detail and Dash is now a ceramic pro-elite dealer certified in ceramic products for vehicles, boats, bikes and more. This new certification Detail and Dash has been rebranded to be known…
Summer Still Hanging Around as People Flip into Lake Superior
Duluth, Minn.-- Summer is still hanging around as people hit Canal Park today to enjoy the nice weather in the Twin Ports. People were out swimming in Lake Superior, jumping off the ice house,…
UW-Superior Students, Staff Learn Wild Rice Harvesting
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Wild rice harvesting is a skill passed down generation to generation and is a sacred part of the lives of Native Americans. Students and staff got on the water, and learned just…
UW-Superior Opens Fall Theatre Auditions Up To St. Scholastica Students
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- St. Scholastica students will again have the opportunity to participate in theatre, after their longtime program came to a close at the end of last year. The college community was…
KYN: Arrowhead Surgery Center Aids Twin Ports Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- They say, if you want something bad enough, you will make it happen. That was the case for this local spine surgeon. Dr. Jared Broadway had a vision and a dream. And…
Downtown Duluth Golf Event Proceeds Go Towards Outreach Position
DULUTH, Minn. -- The sun was shining, and the clubs were swinging at Downtown Duluth's 5th Annual September Slam Golf Event. The event happening at Ridgeview Country Club in Duluth is all about having…
Growing Duluth Hosting An Introductory Mushroom Class
DULUTH, Minn. -- Fungi lovers have a chance to learn how to grow their own mushrooms at home. Growing Duluth is hosting the introductory level class. Participants will learn the basics of identifying shrooms,…
Coffee Conversation: Chester Bowl's 40th Annual Fall Fest Returns This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chester Bowl’s beloved Fall Fest is back for its 40th year, happening this Saturday, September 21, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a rain date set for Sunday, September 22. Programs and Operations Director Sam Luoma…
New Owner, New Vision For Duluth's Former Anderson Furniture Bldg.
DULUTH, Minn.-- The new owner of the 40-thousand square foot building has a dream to make it into what she calls a "mini mall." Duluth entrepreneur DeBora Rachelle and her son are envisioning a…
Gov. Evers Visits UWS
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Another governor made a stop in the northland today. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited the University of Wisconsin Superior as part of his state-wide tour of public universities. Evers met…
Duluth Public Library Program Brings Childcare Providers Together
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Public Library hosted an event on Monday to bring childcare providers together. It is part of the Play and Learn for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers program. The goal…
Man Suspected In Apparent Assassination Attempt On Trump Charged With Federal Gun Crimes
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged Monday with federal gun crimes, making his first court appearance in the final weeks of a White House race already touched…
Hermantown Native Collapses, Dies During NorthShore Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. – The rollerblading community is mourning after one of their own collapsed and died during the NorthShore Inline Marathon in Duluth Saturday. Medical personnel responded the tunnels of I-35 around 7:30 a.m.…
Zeitgeist Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Downtown Cultural Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- When it comes to what's in theaters or entertainment, no other place in town has quite as diverse a taste for media than the Zeitgeist. The arts and cultural center has…
BWCAW Wildfire Now 27 Acres, 25 Percent Contained
A wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is now 27 acres and 25 percent contained. The fire ignited Sept. 10 on an island in Wood Lake, which is about 14 miles northeast of Ely. Some recreational areas…
FBI: Trump Was Subject Of 'Apparent Assassination Attempt' At His Florida Golf Club
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man with an AK-style rifle pointed the firearm’s muzzle into Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the former president was playing a round, prompting the U.S. Secret…
Chisholm Police Investigate Home Invasion, Possible Shooting
CHISHOLM, Minn. - Chisholm police are investigating a possible shooting that occurred during a home invasion. The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m. Saturday during an altercation with some armed suspects. Police said two people were forcibly entered a residence…
Gov. Walz Brings Dems' 2024 Campaign Through Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Minnesota Governor, and vice-presidential candidate, Tim Walz brings the 2024 Democratic presidential campaign through the northland. Hundreds of supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz's journey to the White…
