CHISHOLM, Minn. — Known in the Iron Range as the five best days of summer, the St. Louis County Fair has been a stable since 1885, and with the addition of new buildings, the fair continues to grow. “We’ve been trying to improve everything around here. We’ve added new buildings. We added a year ago, we added a new cattle barn,…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Whoopsa Daisy Farm held its 5th annual weekend opening. The family-friendly farm welcomed visitors throughout the weekend, offering a wide variety of outdoor activities. The farm activities include an obstacle course, exploring fairy land and dino land, feeding donkeys, goats, and chickens, a corn pit for playing, and a 14-foot mushroom you can walk into. “We’re…
DULUTH, Minn.– Friday afternoon on the Duluth harbor of Park Point, laughs, and yells can be heard across the bay. Because today, the Coast guard Station has something big to celebrate. “We’re celebrating the 235th year of the Coast Guard’s founding. So, we were found in 1790 this is just a day to celebrate that. So, we get all the…
Air Quality Alert 08/01/2025 DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended an air quality alert for all of Minnesota through noon Monday, August 4, 2025. Surface high pressure will camp out over the region through Friday evening and will result in light winds and poor dispersion. Smoke with widespread red/unhealthy air quality index (AQI) concentrations will likely…
Great Seal Of The State Of Minnesota DULUTH, Minn. – Many new laws are going into effect in Minnesota on August 1, 2025. Housing protections for service dog trainers: Minnesotans who train service dogs will now receive the same housing rights as people who rely on trained service animals. This means homeowners associations and landlords are not allowed to deny…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A fire broke out in the Village of Superior the night of July 31, 2025 around 11pm. It was a two-story residential building at 6614 John Ave. The building had heavy fire conditions on the 1st and 2nd floors when crews arrived. The Superior Fire Department crews say they found the lone occupant of the residence in the…
KNIFE RIVER, Minn. — The day has finally arrived — 40 years in the making. The Leif Erickson Viking Ship is fully restored, has a permanent home and will soon be fully protected from the weather with a roof and public exhibit. “One-of-a-kind ship. This is an antique that’s been restored,” said Neill Atkins, chair of the Leif Erickson Restoration…
DULUTH, Minn. – A first-of-its-kind non-profit all-star cheerleading organization opened its doors last month over on West Third St. Authority Elite offers a variety of affordable youth cheer classes, including competitive and non-competitive teams, as well as skill classes. Their program prioritizes removing financial barriers, giving young athletes the chance to be part of a team while building confidence and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local competitive swimmer Amy Flessert has qualified for the upcoming world aquatics masters swimming championship. Flessert qualified for the 2025 Worlds swimming competition after meeting the time standard at Long Course Nationals in Mission Viejo, Calif., last year. Throughout her 34 years of competitive swimming, this will be her fifth time competing at Worlds, which will he…
DULUTH, Minn. — In 2016, fire destroyed a popular sports bar and grill in downtown Hibbing, creating an economic eyesore for years to come. But now, a revitalization is on the way for the 400 block of Howard Street. Hibbing Mayor Peter Hyduke said the three buildings on one side of the block will be demolished later this year after…
DULUTH, Minn.– For forty years now, the Finn Fest at the DECC has connected the northland with both old, and modern Finnish cultures and customs. Guests can immerse themselves with everything ranging from art & music, food, and simply language. “‘Fin Fest’ is all about celebrating all things Finnish and Finnish American, and bringing modern Finland with Finnish America and…
Honorable Eric L. Hylden DULUTH, Min. – Governor Tim Walz has announced the retirement of the Honorable Eric L. Hylden. He’s a judge in the Sixth Judicial District seated in Duluth. Governor Walz is now asking for application for the vacancy. A news release from the Governor’s Office says applications for the position are due by 4:00 pm on August…
DULUTH, Minn. — From June 27th to July 14th, Super One customers helped local veterans by donating at the register, today, Super One presented their check. Customers donated a total of $22,022.81 for the Local American Legion and VFW Posts. The pin pad campaigns have been an easy way for customers to support non-profits, who return that support back into…
DULUTH, Minn. — Applications for the Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship are open. To apply, students need to write a paper relevant to a veteran or veterans’ group of St. Louis County. The student must be either a resident of or attending college in St. Louis County this fall, and their paper must: • Be a minimum of four…
DULUTH, Minn. — Gary New Duluth Rec Center has cancelled their Free Concert tonight due to the air quality. Most of Minnesota is in the Red Zone, designated as Unhealthy for all ages. GND Development Alliances’ Chairman, Mark Boben, said ‘Regretfully, due to poor air quality, the concert scheduled for tonight at the GND REC is CANCELED. We are sorry…
DULUTH, Min. – Essentia Health and the Miller Dwan Foundation is resuming hospice patient care at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. The facility had temporarily suspended services as a result of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) strike. Starting Thursday, July 31 Solvay Hospice House will reopen and be ready to provide hospice care. Solvay will welcome residential hospice patients and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland Foundation’s Board of Trustees has two new members and announced its Board Officers for the coming year. The new Trustees are Rachel Hedlund of Ely and Dr. Rick Revoir of Duluth. Hedlund works for Friends of the Boundary Waters as the Ely Education and Outreach Manager. Rachel Hedlund She has spent a decade working for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Members of local Christian pop-worship band Presence Music stopped by to share exciting updates on their ministry and music. The band, led by owner, vocalist, and pastor Brandon Monson and his wife Leah Monson, has some major performances on the horizon. Fans can catch Presence Music live at: Recovery on the Hill – Thursday, July 31, 6:00–8:30 PM at…
DULUTH, Minn. – “Force on Fifth Avenue,” the new housing development, is close to opening in downtown Duluth. “I’m proud of this particular project because it’s really the gateway to downtown Duluth and to our community. And as you can see, we’re doing work out there now to make sure it’s beautiful,” said Brian Forcier, president of Titanium Partners. That…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Investigator suing the Superior Police Department, Mikayla LeRette, has filed an amended complaint in Federal Court. The new amended complaint lists new allegations and actions of more people within the department. LeRette is the wife of current Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt. The suit is against the City of Superior, former Superior Police Captain Thomas Champaigne, Assistant…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today, the community got a front row seat to discover what student scientists at the ‘Blue Heron’ research vessel participates in. The Large Lakes Observatory is a research group that is in connection with UMD. It brings an opportunity for both undergraduate, and graduate students to receive hands on experience. “It is the only research-intensive campus that sits…
CHISHOM, Minn. — The St Louis County fair kicked off Wednesday as members of the 4-H club show off their animals. To start things off the St. Louis County 4-H held a rabbit and poultry show. Kids in 4-H take care of their rabbits year round and bring them in for judging. Each rabbit is judged on its fur, nails,…
DULUTH, Minn. — With summer wildfire smoke blanketing the region and triggering repeated air quality alerts, local gyms offer ways to stay active indoors. Northland Fitness, a 24/7-access gym in Lincoln Park says workout facilities are a great way to avoid the smoke and get your exercise in. While Duluth is known for its scenic trails and active outdoor lifestyle,…
DULUTH, Min. – You will be able to watch the Green Bay Packers Family Night festivities live on Antenna TV in the Duluth-Superior Television Market. Antenna TV channel 21.2, will have the broadcast from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Host Drew Smith will presents on-field football drills plus and an intra-squad scrimmage between the Packers’ Offense and…
DULUTH, Minn. – An 18-year-old from Minnesota medaled in the High Dive at 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Just three weeks prior you might have seen Maya Kelly jumping into Duluth Harbor in the Superior High Dive Challenge. Fast forward she won a bronze medal. Making her the youngest ever to make the podium for the High Dive World Aquatics…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A man accused of pointing a firearm at someone caused a standoff with Superior police Tuesday. Officers got a report around 2:50 p.m. of an intoxicated man inside a home in the 1700 block of Iowa Avenue who pointed the firearm at “another occupant” who was trying to leave, according to police. “Officers arrived and attempted to…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re having trouble finding somewhere to live in Duluth, you’re not alone. And a recent study confirms the problem. The local vacancy rate for rentals is only at 1.8 percent, and only around 58 percent of people living in Duluth actually own the roof over their head, according to Maxfield Research and Consulting, who was hired by the…
DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. Most of the state will be in the “Unhealth Air” category until 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Effective 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 parts of Minnesota north of Mankato are in the Red Alert status. Air Quality Alert…
Minnesota Task Force 1 ST. PAUL, Min. – Minnesota’s Task force 1 has returned from their deployment to Texas. They were sent to assist with search and rescue efforts following the deadly flooding on July Fourth. Minnesota Task Force 1 is one of the state’s two urban search and rescue teams. A team of five rescuers and two K-9s, Red and…
Buhl, MN. via Bing Maps © 2025 Microsoft BUHL, Minn. — A child is unharmed after a tree fell on him during a camping trip on Sunday. Emergency responders were dispatched to the Stubler Beach Campground in Buhl following a report of a 7-year-old child trapped beneath a tree. Strong thunderstorms and high winds that swept through the area early…
DULUTH, Minn.– The College of Saint Scholastica is partnering with Minnesota State Mankato to launch a new engineering program partnership. This dual pathway program is giving students the chance to earn a degree in both natural science and also integrated engineering. This is the first dual degree pathway of its kind. The five year long degree covers two and…
Muzzle flash shown on Squad Camera from July 15th, 2025 Normanna Officer Involved Shooting. DULUTH, Min. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office released videos from the the officer-involved shooting that took place in Normanna Township on July 15, 2025. The released video is from the body-worn cameras and squad video during the moments leading up to, during, and immediately…
Who Currently Receives Benefits MINNESOTA — The Federal Budget Bill also called Trumps “Big, Beautiful Bill” has significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 440,000 Minnesotans currently participate in SNAP in an average month. Most of those utilizing SNAP are children, adults with children, seniors, and those with a disability. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families…
ST. PAUL, Min. – Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order activating the Minnesota National Guard following a hack on the city of St. Paul. The order went into effect on July 29, 2025. Minnesota National Guard’s cyber protection assets were called up. The Governor’s Office says the magnitude and complexity of the cybersecurity incident have exceeded the city’s response…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Musician Ross Thorn joined Fox 21 live on the morning newscast Tuesday, July 29, to talk about his new album and an upcoming album release show. Thorn, a folk and country musician in Duluth, will be playing an album release show at Bent Paddle on Wednesday, August 6th, before heading out on a national tour. He performed…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Greysolon Apartments in downtown Duluth became the center of a standoff Monday. Duluth police said a 37-year-old man wanted for felony domestic assault barricaded himself in a bedroom of an apartment. The man was originally arrested Friday for the alleged assault. But at some point Friday, police said he fled a local hospital while in custody….
UPDATE: The vehicle that hit the trooper’s squad was a 2018 Kia Sportage. — DULUTH, Min. – A vehicle crashed into a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle on Highway 53, spinning it 75-feet from the impact site. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash that happened just after 11am on Monday, July 28, 2025. They’re reporting the Trooper’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With nearly 100 road projects scheduled across Northern Wisconsin this summer drivers are urged to reduce speeds and pay attention to ensure safe driving through work zones. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joined Douglas County to hold a press conference, urging safe driving in road construction zones. Last year more than 2,00 crashes were recorded in Wisconsin…
Air Quality Alert 07/28/2025 DULUTH, Min.- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the northern half of Minnesota. Northwesterly winds will transport heavy surface smoke from wildfires across Manitoba and Saskatchewan into northern Minnesota, beginning Tuesday morning. Smoke will spread south into central Minnesota through the day Tuesday and may continue into southern Minnesota overnight…
Mango the Lion Cub’s surgery 7/28/25 SANDSTONE, Minn.– The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone rescued an 8-week-old lion cub last week. On Monday, July 28, 2025 she had to undergo surgery to correct some genetic complications. Mango the lion cub at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone was gearing up for surgery. She had a herniated umbilical cord that caused her intestines…
DULUTH, Minn.– ‘Head of the Lakes United Way’ teamed up with the American Red Cross to give kids the opportunity for a valuable childcare class. The babysitting classes caters to kids aged 11 to 17 who are interested in seeing what it’s all about. The free 1-day course covers everything from basic first aid, to fun activities while babysitting….
Jayme Heim RICE LAKE, Min. – Council Woman Jayme Heim has been appointed mayor of Rice Lake by council after Mayor Suzanne Herstad resigned. “It makes me feel proud that rest of the council trust me with this position.” says Mayor Heim. While, Mayor Heim says reasons for the resignation are not clear; she states Herstad said in a letter,…
Junior Women’s 8+: Left to Right – Stella Powell, Sasha Wahman, Courtney Hislop, Savi holden, Kenna Huot, Nia Kramer, Sam Breeuwer, Hannah Mason and Beatrice Javaherian in front KENORA, Ont. — Duluth Rowers took home some medals at the Tops and Bottoms Regatta in Kenora, Ontario last Saturday. The team took 1st in the Junior Women’s 8+ division, while the…
Courtesy of MnDOT Website DULUTH, Minn. — Crews are starting road is starting on a section of I-35. The northbound lane of I-35 between 40th and 26th avenues west will close for bridge repairs. Traffic will be crossed over into the southbound lanes once the crossovers are created. Motorists can expect single lane head-to-head traffic until the repairs are completed….
UPDATE: The victim was identified as William Linster, 57, of Superior. Investigation indicates that Linster was out boating with a friend on Saturday. The friend was dropped of at the dock at about 11:30pm Saturday night, and Linster returned to the water. The boat, a 21-ft Maxum, was found about a half mile out from the Superior Entry on Sunday…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council will discuss the amendments made regarding daycare facilities and definitions tomorrow. The proposed ordinance will allow childcare facilities to operate in residential areas by modifying zoning rules and definitions, and was tabled last Monday. This delay was decided on by the council, allowing time for revisions that clarify the language and ensure the rules align…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council will be discussing the ordinance regarding establishing a Duluth Transportation Commission tomorrow. This proposed ordinance was tabled last Monday due to staff edits that still needed to be put together and reviewed before proceeding further. At last Thursday’s meeting, the City Administrator said it will be a few more weeks before the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A pay increase is being recommended for Duluth city councilors, which would be the first increase since 2018. The City Charter Commission is proposing councilors be paid $1,425 a month, up from $1,150 per month, bringing a councilor’s annual pay to $17,100. For all nine councilors, the increase would add up to $29,700 out of the $108…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A naked man with apparent mental health issues was found in the Minnesota State Capitol late at night, officials said Saturday, raising questions about security after the top Democrat in the state House was killed in what authorities have called a political assassination. The discovery just six weeks after the fatal shooting of Democratic former House Speaker…
