Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei(CNN) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran. The secretive 56-year-old…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over 100 people participated in the 2nd annual “Miles for the Mission” 5K, hosted by Union Gospel Mission. The event serves both as a fundraiser and a symbolic journey, with the route intentionally mirroring the path many Mission guests take upon leaving the Mission. Scheduled for March, the 5K challenges participants with cold, slippery conditions, highlighting the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The price tag to replace the Blatnik Bridge will rise by at least $400 million from inflation alone if construction does not begin this year for the five-year project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT said it can’t begin construction without $1.8 billion in federal grants that were approved in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill during…
One person is dead following a snowmobile crash in northern Minnesota. According to authorities, the crash happened just after 10 p.m. on March 5 along the Arrowhead Trail, about 25 miles north of Orr. First responders and law enforcement were called to the area after receiving a report of a single-vehicle snowmobile crash. The person who called said a friend…
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East. Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, of White Bear Lake The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — An apparent murder-suicide is being investigated in International Falls. At 4:40 a.m. Friday, a Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on routine patrol when he noted a vehicle running in the driveway of a residence in the 4100 block of Highway 11, according to a news release Saturday. The deputy was aware of a protection order…
DULUTH, Minn. — Four members of Duluth City Council are proposing a resolution to make changes to Standing Rules and Order of council meetings. The resolution is being co-sponsored and brought forward by councilors Jordon Johnson, Arik Forsman, Roz Randorf and Diane Desotelle. The series of changes to the city’s council meeting rules, follow recent meetings marked by heated exchanges…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine released an investigative report regarding allegations of misconduct within the Superior Police Department. The findings come after a third party firm, the OIR Groups, looked at collateral and systemic issues within the department. The city hired the firm after an internal investigation into police investigator Mikayla LeRette alleging “attendance violations, tardiness, insubordination and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth non-profit “If the Dress Fits” is holding its annual no cost prom dress event. This is the first year the event is being held at Merritt Creek Academy, as Northwood Children’s Services took over the reigns of the annual event. Students from across the Northland can pick out any dress for free. Local businesses and community…
DULUTH, Minn.– The City of Duluth is celebrating its 156th birthday, at the rotunda in city hall. It featured the Lyric Opera of the North group, putting on a show for community members. The gathering was complete with cake, and cupcakes. Duluth mayor Roger Reinert said, he’s hoping it will become a city tradition. “We’ve never really celebrated the city’s…
(CNN) JERUSALEM (AP) — Satellite images, expert analysis, a U.S. official and public information released by the U.S. and Israeli militaries suggest an explosion that killed scores of Iranian students at a school was likely caused by U.S. airstrikes that also hit an adjacent compound associated with the regime’s Revolutionary Guard. The Feb. 28 strike, which had the highest reported civilian death…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A beloved Chicago themed food trailer business in Duluth has been busy cooking up a brand-new brick and mortar location. Tom’s Taste of Chicago closed their smaller location on Grand Avenue in West Duluth. But now, starting March 13th, they will be opening up shop on the corner of North 19th street and Tower Avenue in Superior….
(CNN) NEW YORK (AP) — Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October. The S&P 500 dropped 1.3% Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged as many as 945 points before finishing…
(Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition…
DULUTH, Minn. — Longtime general surgeon, Dr. Wendell Smith, has announced his candidacy for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Dr. Smith has been a Minnesota resident for 24 years. He is a general surgeon, working at Essentia Health for 16 years and Fairview Range for six years. He announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota’s 8th…
DULUTH, Minn. — A pedestrian walkway on Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge is closed on Friday due to falling ice. According to city officals ice falling from the upper sections of the bridge is creating a safety hazard on the walkway. The lakeside walkway is closed, but the bayside walkway will remain open for pedestrians, who officials say should use caution and…
A group of men inspect the ruins of a police station struck Monday amid the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries. There was no sign of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge celebrated their 20th anniversary with an open house. Community members were given tours of the 72-bed recovery facility. The evening featured a program which included a choir performance, testimonials from program graduates, and words from the founder, Pastor Rich Scherber. MNTC serves men of the Northland facing addiction issues and offers long…
DULUTH, Minn.– Each year, Many Rivers Montessori middle schoolers participate in their “Empty Bowl Fundraiser”. The students spent months planning, organizing, creating bowls, and a menu. Then, they host an event with food available, as well as bowls for purchase. This year, the kids chose to donate proceeds to Loaves and Fishes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping out the community….
DULUTH, Minn.– In two short weeks, Palisade Direct Primary Care was set to open its doors. “I was kind of like speechless,” said Dr. Jay Allen, the founder of Palisade Direct Primary Care. “We’ve been spending the entire time renovating. Mike and Deb, the owners of Uncle Loui’s and the owners of the building, have been putting a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. — High schoolers and robots are on the loose at the DECC as the FIRST Robotics launches into this year’s competition! Two full-size regional competitions are underway, marking week one of the 2026 season. The winners will go head-to-head to move on to the world championships. Each year, there is a new challenge, and students have six…
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, of White Bear Lake ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota in honor and remembrance of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, who was killed on March 1, 2026, in…
(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys general and governors in the lawsuit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world. Trump has said the…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — A woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted nursing staff, a physician, and a police officer with a hypodermic needle. According to officials, on Wednesday at 8:25 p.m. Police repsonded to reports of a patient assaulting staff at the Essentia Health–Virginia Hospital Upon arrival, Officers found the patient and physically struggled with her to gain control…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior is mourning the passing of Former Chancellor Julius Erlenbach. Erlenbach passed away on February 28 at 82. UWS said during his time as chancellor, he reshaped the UWS campus, both culturally and physically. Erlenbach was integral in the building of the Yellowjacket Union and Swenson Hall. He retired in 2010 and continued to visit the campus and…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on…
THOMSON TWSP, Minn. — No charges will be filed in a fatal crash in Thomson Township. The 2-car accident claimed the lives of two people on the morning of Dec. 26, 2025 The occupants of a Chevy Impala, Anthony and Tammy Drake of Oronoco, MN, died at the scene of the crash. They were both 57 years old. The…
Duluth City Council Meeting Gallery (2/23/26) DULUTH, Minn. – Four Duluth City Councilors are proposing a number of changes to Duluth City Council meeting Standing Rules and order. These changes follow heated city council meetings that have seen members of the gallery trying to shout down city councilors. The resolution is co-sponsored by councilors Jordon Johnson, Arik Forsman, Roz Randorf,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota State Senator Jen McEwen (DFL) is proposing new legislation to improve transparency in the building of large-scale data centers. Sen. McEwen argues that large projects like Google’s data center planned for Hermantown need more facts and legislative oversight. She wants the public to have more access to facts and data on topics like environmental and economic…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the second year in a row, students at Duluth East High School are partaking in the Minnesota ProStart Invitational Culinary Competition. “The students get two butane burners, they get no running water, no electricity, and two eight-foot tables, and about an hour to cook. So it’s kind of like a Chopped competition,” Adam Wisocki, Duluth East…
An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday at Israel, American bases and countries around the region, threatening that the United States would “bitterly regret”…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve spent time in Duluth, you may have heard that the canal was hand dug by “100 stout men” in 1871, or perhaps that there are tunnels beneath the Glensheen Mansion. Those questions and more were addressed by local author Tony Dierckins at the “Duluth’s Greatest Myths” event held at the Glensheen Mansion. Dierckins debunked several…
DULUTH, Minn.– Following Tuesday’s announcement regarding Google’s involvement with the proposed Hermantown Data Center, a construction union based in Duluth has expressed interest in helping make it happen. The Duluth Building Construction Trades Council said, this would be their time to shine. The president of the union, Jack Carlson told FOX 21, the sheer size of the proposed data center…
FILE – Arkansas coach Lou Holtz is carried by his players after defeating Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Jan. 2, 1978, in Miami, Fla. (AP) – Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He…
UPDATE: The Ashland Police Department released more information on what they say happened. They were dispatched to the area following the report of physical disturbance. Officers were advised that the victim was able to leave the residence but the suspect was still in the residence alone and believed to be in possession of a shotgun. Officers say they learned that…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fitger’s is once again preparing for its annual “Taste at Fitger’s” dining event. The evening of taste-testing some of the Northland’s finest dishes is continuing to help support the fight against hunger, with 100% of the proceeds from the night going to Second Harvest Northland, just like they do every year. Both of the organizations sat down…
(AP) – Minnesota’s governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the state. Republicans on the House Oversight Committee accused Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of stalling to fight fraud in government programs, saying they put politics ahead of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stand-up comedian Brad Williams is coming to Duluth. He’ll be playing DECC Symphony Hall on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 PM with his all-new Tall Tales Tour. Brad Williams Tall Tales Tour ’26 Billboard Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Three athletes from Team Duluth are heading to Vail, Colorado to compete in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Rocky Central U14 Junior Championships. Graham Chernov, Hattie Hallback and Nora Diers will compete against top athletes from the Rocky and Central regions, which cover 19 states. The championships take place March 9-13. Team Duluth is an alpine ski…
An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says a torpedo from a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship. In a Pentagon briefing on Wednesday, Hegseth said that the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Residents gathered at City Center West in Spirit Valley for an open forum to discuss and recommend improvements for the district. The meeting covered a range of ideas to improve the area. Some ideas include a Cross City Trail connection, redesigning Grand Avenue and Central Avenue, and a new vision for the K-Mart site. People were able…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire broke out Tuesday evening in Duluth’s Central Hillside and on a property that suffered a destructive fire four years ago. The fire happened on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 on the 500-block of East 4th Street. Smoke could be seen coming from the Palisade Direct Primary Care business. The company’s social media accounts say the business just…
SUPERIOR, WIS. — Mentor North kicked off its 3rd annual recruitment movement at Thirsty Pagan Brewing. The organization is asking the community to nominate 100 people who inspire and uplift others to mentor youth in the Twin Ports. Mentor North Leaders say nominating someone helps extend the circle of support for young people who are in need of a caring…
DULUTH, Minn. — There is a new cannabis retailer in town, North Shore Dispensary, which is set to host its grand opening on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Lincoln Park. Customers can find a wide selection of products brought in from local growers and manufacturers. The dispensary will use smart technology, allowing people to place orders from their phones and…
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, of White Bear Lake WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon has identified four Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone strike on a command center in Kuwait, bringing the total U.S. deaths in the Iran operations to six. One of those soldiers is from Minnesota. 39-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was from White Bear Lake….
GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was killed under a snow groomer in Grand Lake Township Tuesday. The incident happened in the driveway of private property in the 6800 block of Carlson Road. The Sheriff’s Office said the tracked snow groomer was an older piece of private equipment used to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Minnesota Power, and the City of Hermantown both said, it’s an exciting day for the northeast Minnesotan region. “This is a very exciting day for us, as we have been chosen by Google to provide the electric service and power to serve the new facility in Hermantown,” said Julie Pierce, Vice President of Strategy and Planning for MN…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her department’s immigration enforcement tactics in front of a Senate committee on Tuesday and pushed back against criticism from Democrats who say she wrongly disparaged two protesters killed by federal officers in Minneapolis earlier this year. It was Noem’s first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of the two protesters galvanized widespread opposition to how…
DULUTH, Minn. — Calling all party animals, Animal Allies is prepped for their biggest fundraiser – The Fur Ball! This annual event will be held at Northland Country Club on Thursday, March 12, and will have food, games, live music, and more. There will even be a traveling table magician, making it a magical night. Animal Allies is fully donation-funded,…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A Minnesota Department of Health investigation found a worker at Aspen Grove Alternative Senior Living in Chisholm allegedly stole nearly $10,000 from a resident. The health department’s initial investigation said, “The alleged perpetrator (AP) financially exploited the resident when she used the resident’s bank card over a period of nine months for her own personal use. Between…
