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Hayward Man Arrested on 10 Counts of Child Porn
HAYWARD, Wis.-The Wisconsin Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office announced today that Hayward resident James A. Hatcher has been charged on ten counts of possession of child pornography. On June 5, law…
Ex-Boston, Minnesota Slugger David Ortiz Shot at Dominican Republic Bar
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Authorities say former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is hospitalized following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said. Dominican…
10-Year-Old Inspires Community to Get Active and Give Back
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Bikers in Two Harbors pedaled around town for a good cause and some healthy competition. 'Pedal for Good' is a man powered scavenger hunt encouraging people to enjoy bikes…
Serving up Some Spikeball at Skyline Lanes
DULUTH, Minn.- The rain let up on Sunday just in time for a little Spikeball at Skyline Lanes in Duluth. 18 teams got out on the sand to start the 10–week long…
Solid Rock Safe Haven Hosts First Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Solid Rock Safe Haven in Superior hosted their first ever pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday morning. Solid Rock is a homeless shelter and soup kitchen. This is the first fundraiser Northwest Community…
Runners Compete in Race for Over 24 Hours Straight
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners in Duluth raced for over 24 hours straight, trekking over a hundred miles in the 2nd annual 'Last Runner Standing' competition. The race began 10 a.m. Saturday on a…
Lifeguards Finish Training at Duluth YMCA
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is almost here, bringing swimmers out to pools and beaches throughout the Northland. As they bring out their floats and bathing suits, Lifeguards are dusting off their skills, and…
Deadly Crash Kills Two Teens Near Nashwauk
NASHWAUK, Minn. - Two teens are dead after a Saturday afternoon crash between Highway 169 and Highway 65 near Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 17 year-old driving a Honda…
Captain's Platter Fishing Contest Takes Anglers to Allouez Bay
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Saturday Anglers took advantage of the nice weather out on Allouez bay for the Captain's Platter Fishing Contest. Over 50 boats full of anglers tried the water and caught…
Making Way for Monarchs in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A certain winged insect was celebrated for arriving in Duluth. The Coppertop Church held their 4th Annual Monarch Festival, marking the Monarchs ending their migration here from Mexico. Experts, caterpillars,…
Mayor Paine Rides with Bikers through Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- City officials, business leaders, and families pedaled through the streets on the Northland's own Tour De Superior. "The importance of riding bikes in Superior is the importance of getting…
Duluth Firefighters Surprise Young Cancer Survivor
DULUTH, Minn.- A young Duluth girl got the surprise of a lifetime, a ton of gifts and a whole lot of love. 7–year–old Elizabeth Luiten is now cancer free after battling the disease for…
EZ Street Saloon Holds Fundraiser for Jayme Closs
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- A fundraiser for Jayme Closs and her family was held today at EZ Street Saloon in South Range. Staff sold 300 toy ducks to customers this past month that…
Virginia Police Officer Honored for Bravery in Hostage Situation
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Virginia police officer has been honored for bravery in the line of duty during a hostage situation in November 2018. Officer Nick Grivna was given…
Motorcyclist Dies in Crash with Deer
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a deer in rural St. Louis County. At about 8:00 p.m. Thursday night, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office and the Brimson Fire Department responded to the…
Duluth YMCA Offering Free Memberships for Kids
DULUTH, Minn.- With most Northland schools out for the year, the YMCA is offering 100 free youth memberships at their downtown location for kids entering 8th through 12th grade. The memberships…
Adopt a Storm Drain in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior water resources department gathered at the government center on Friday to educate citizens on how they can pitch in and keep their waterways clean. Storm drain…
The Salvation Army Delivers Donuts to Veterans for National Donut Day
DULUTH, Minn.- The first Friday in June is National Donut Day and the Salvation Army is celebrating the holiday's history by delivering donuts to veterans. The day started in 1939 and commemorates…
Duluth Edison Charter Schools Hosts Golf Scramble Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.- Golfers were out at Enger Park Golf Course to raise money for athletic programs at Duluth Edison Charter Schools. The 18–hole competition, raffle and silent auction is one of the charter…
Bike MS 150 Cyclists Prepare for Ride
PROCTOR, Minn. - Over 3,500 bikers from across Minnesota and Wisconsin are getting ready to embark on a 150 mile journey for a great cause. The cyclists are camping out at…
Fond du Lac Band Members Stick Together During Tough Times
CLOQUET, Minn.- Fond du Lac tribal members met at the reservation community center in Cloquet to mourn the loss of one their own. The Anishinaabe community shared their grief for the loss…
Library Symposium Creates A Resource for Librarians in the Region
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Libraries Symposium brought together dozens of librarians from public and school libraries to create a resource in an industry which is changing frequently. Attendees…
Grandma's Marathon and Local Toyota Dealers Collect Shoes
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon and local Toyota dealers are partnering to collect shoes to donate to Goodwill. Now until marathon weekend all types of gently worn shoes can be dropped off…
DNR's Take a Kid Fishing Event Kicked-Off Today
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota residents can fish without a license this weekend if they take their children 15 years or younger with them. The DNR's 'Take a Kid Fishing' weekend…
Parks Staff Warn Public to Not Swim in Lake Superior this Weekend Due to Cold Water Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth Parks and Recreation staff would like to encourage the public to not swim in Lake Superior this weekend due to very cold water temperatures. Water temperatures are still being recorded under 40 degrees along Park…
Car Crashes into DTA Bus
DULUTH, Minn.-A vehicle crashed into a Duluth Transit Authority bus at about 12:30 p.m. today at the Intersection of Miller Trunk Highway and Joshua Avenue. It was determined that the bus, carrying 17 passengers, was southbound on Joshua Ave crossing…
