Northern Wisconsin Joins in World Day of Prayer
GORDON, Wis.- Communities in Northern Wisconsin spent the day in prayer, but not for any old church service. "I think education about the world really opens people up and makes…
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United Way Needs Community's Help to Raise 40k in 40 Days
DULUTH, Minn. - Head of the Lakes United Way wants to raise $40,000 in 40 days to support local organizations that help provide basic needs to people in the Northland…
Visit Duluth's First Ship Contest is Back Again
DULUTH, Minn. - The first ship contest challenges people to guess the exact day and time the first ocean-going ship or "saltie" arrives in the port of Duluth-Superior for the shipping…
Police: Dozens of Vehicles in Ditch on I-35 Near Wyoming
WYOMING, Minn. - Officers with the Wyoming Police Department state that a multiple crashes involving about 35 vehicles occurred Friday afternoon due to slick roadways. The crashes happened between the Wyoming and…
Drummers Visit Piedmont Elementary School
DULUTH, Minn. - Piedmont Elementary students were treated to the sounds of Spirit Bay Singers Thursday morning. The sounds of their drums, songs and stories filled the air while the singers…
World's Largest Rubber Duck Coming Back to Duluth for Festival of Sail Duluth 2019
DULUTH, Minn. – The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is heading back to Duluth this summer during Essentia Health’s Festival of Sail Duluth 2019. “Mama Duck has a soft spot in her heart for Duluth and is excited to return to…
Firefighters Contain a Large Chemical Spill in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS - Firefighters have contained a large chemical spill at an industrial company in Minneapolis. Hawkins Chemical was evacuated Friday where an estimated 5,400 gallons of nitric acid spilled. No injuries have been reported. Nitric acid is a highly corrosive,…
Combining Iron Range Schools now up to Voters
EVELETH, Minn. – The school boards in Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia have passed resolutions to hold a vote on combining the two high schools. The IRRRB voted in February to recommend dedicating about $100 million toward a new high school that…
New Building for Ashland Police Department in Jeopardy
ASHLAND, Wis. – The plans for a new Ashland Police Department are in jeopardy after the council failed to get a super majority to create a redevelopment authority for the $4.4 million project. Members needed 2/3rds the vote to approve…
"Disney's Newsies" Taking Over at the Depot Family Theatre
DULUTH, Minn. - Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing…
Hyundai, Kia Recalls Over 500K Vehicles as Fire Risk Spreads
DETROIT - Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than a half million vehicles in the U.S. because of new problems that can lead to engine fires. Documents posted Thursday by the government show the Korean automakers are adding three recalls…
"Wiley and the Hairy Man" Now Showing at Lincoln Park Middle School
DULUTH, Minn. - Wise Fool Theater presents a family friendly folktale at Lincoln Park Middle School March 1 - 10. Set deep within the mysterious Tombigbee Swamp, "Wiley and…
Democratic Leader Won't Take Position on Evers' Plan
MADISON, Wis. - The Democratic leader of the Wisconsin state Senate won't say whether she supports a key provision of Gov. Tony Evers' transportation plan that Republicans have backed in the past. Evers wants to repeal the state's minimum markup…
Train For The Le Grand Du Nord!
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures we are training in the winter! Both for a race and for our minds. Winters can be long, with cabin…
Report: 11 Minnesotans Died in 2018 From Medical Mistakes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Health officials say 11 people died and 118 were injured in Minnesota hospitals and surgery centers last year from medical mistakes that were preventable. The Minnesota Department of Health's annual report released Friday says the deaths included…
Marcia Hales's Park Point Holiday Lights Given to Glensheen Mansion
DULUTH, Minn. - The tradition is continuing with Marcia Hales's Park Point holiday lights which will now be at historic Glensheen Mansion for the holidays. After 20 years, Hales said she…
NorShor Theatre Celebrates First Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - The historic NorShor Theatre has now been open for a year. It was even busier in its first 365 days than the Duluth Playhouse…
Making Science Fun! See How Kids can Participate in STEM Events at Home
DULUTH, Minn.- What do baking and legos have in common? They're ways to teach your children science at home. Making science fun was the goal at Lowell Elementary…
Students in Superior Work to "Be Drug Free"
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A group in superior is working to keep kids off drugs in a new way- they've created a "quiz show". The Elk's Lodge and local community coalition…
Superior Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Work from Officers
SUPERIOR, Wis.- From the devastating day in April when the Husky Oil Refinery went up in flames to dangerous calls involving threatening officers with weapons, the Superior Police Department faced an…
Winter Update After Record February Snow
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2018-2019 winter season got off to a quiet start with snowfall, but that all changed in February. A record 36.4" of snow fell in…
UWS Hosts Nearly 90 Employers from Around the Region for Annual Job Fair
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Nearly 90 employers from around the twin ports hoped to recruit new employees at University of Wisconsin Superior today. Finding a job can be difficult for anyone in the…
City Officials are Hopeful for Redevelopment Plans Now That Carter Hotel Gone
DULUTH, Minn. - Now that the old Carter Hotel has been torn down city officials are looking forward to opportunities to breathe new life into downtown. The city says that the…
Minnesota House Panel Passes Another 2nd gun Control Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota House committee has passed a proposed “red flag'' law that would allow families and police to get court orders to temporarily remove guns from people judged to be an imminent danger to themselves or…
Green Bay man Faces 11th OWI Charge
OCONTO, Wis. - A Wisconsin man is facing his 11th drunken driving charge. Sixty-six-year-old Douglas Kluth of Green Bay was arrested early Wednesday in Oconto County. Authorities allege he had an open beer on the center console of his car.…
Two Indicted, One Pleads Guilty to Murder Charges in Hibbing Homicide
HIBBING, Minn. – One suspect in the January fatal shooting of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley pleaded guilty last week to one count of second-degree murder. Anthony Howson, 20, is one of three suspects charged in the murder of LaValley whose…
Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting Charged With Attempted Murder
HILL CITY, Minn. – A Hill City man made his first court appearance in Itasca County District Court on five counts of attempted second degree murder, five counts of first-degree assault on a police officer with deadly force and two…
Hard "Core" with Duluth Cider New Release
LINCOLN PARK, Minn. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection we are going hard "core" with Duluth Cider! Check out the new cider that will be released TUESDAY MARCH 5th! It's called NORTH…
