News – Latest News

NorthStar Ford Arena in Hermantown hosting free premiere of “The Hockey Mom’s Revenge”

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– A special premiere at the NorthStar Ford Arena is coming up to highlight a locally produced film. This Saturday, all are welcome to pack the new NorthStar Ford Arena in Hermantown for the first public showing of the movie. “The Hockey Mom’s Revenge” was shot in the longtime original hockey arena next door. It’s a story about a…

Spirit Mountain celebrates opening of Highline chair lift

DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain celebrated the opening of its new Highline Chair lift on Thursday. The lift was a 4.4-million-dollar project, which was a smaller part of the larger $26 million dollar Spirit Mountain Restoration Project. “We are so fortunate to have owners who are willing to make these kinds of investments, and we know we have to perform,…

Duluth Chamber of Commerce and LSC hold Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit

DULUTH, Minn.  — The topic of equity and inclusion took center stage Thursday in Duluth for business leaders, educators, and people in the community. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Superior College put on the summit. Experts talked about how noticing, listening, and engaging can create more value and inclusive workplaces and communities. Several speakers and panels went…

Woman sentenced to 3 years for holding ex-boyfriend captive for days

HIBBING, Minn. — An Iron Range woman has been sentenced for kidnapping and assaulting her ex-boyfriend. Shelly Jean Goerdt Shelly Jean Goerdt, 41, has been sentenced to 36 months or 3 years in prison for her role in the kidnapping. Officials say that on February 16, 2024,  Goerdt lured her ex-boyfriend into a home in Hibbing. Goerdt and her sister,…

Suspect in December officer-involved shooting found competent to stand trial

Dylan Wallace (Credit: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) SUPERIOR, Wis. —  The suspect in a Dec. 7 officer-involved shooting has been found fit to stand trial. In a competency hearing on Thursday, court documents say that the judge declared Dylan Charles Edward Wallace to be presently competent. This means his trial will move forward. Wallace is being accused of shooting a…

Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls

Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu gets past Milwaukee Bucks’ Amir Coffey during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Milwaukee. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls, adding a proven scorer to bolster their depth for the stretch run in the stacked Western Conference playoffs race, a…

No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper

(CNN) TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper. Guthrie said her family is ready to talk but wants proof that Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was taken from her home in Arizona against her will, is still alive. Guthrie said in a heart-wrenching video…

Duluth Schools Supt. says lawsuit against DHS is vital to protect students, education

DULUTH, Minn.– In an unprecedented legal move, the Duluth School District is suing the federal government to keep ICE agents off school grounds across the state. “We believe in standing up for our neighbors, and whether it’s in the streets of Minneapolis or whether it’s standing up for the children in their playgrounds in Fridley or Columbia Heights, or any…

Downtown Duluth hosts 41st annual dinner

DULUTH, Minn. — 500-plus business and community leaders attended “Downtown Duluth’s” 41st Annual dinner. Speakers ranged from Mayor Roger Reinert to small business owners like Christie Erickson of Vitta Pizza. The gathering celebrated the community’s efforts to continue building a safe and welcoming waterfront, while supporting continued leadership and business development. “It’s an organization that brings power and people and…

Q & A with the lead attorney suing Homeland Security for Duluth Schools

June Hoidal DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District filed a lawsuit against Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, plus other people and agencies.  The lawsuit is trying to stop immigration enforcement actions near schools.  The suit was also in partnership with the Fridley School District and the Education Minnesota teachers’ union. Just hours after the…

Duluth City Council to consider resolution on federal immigration efforts in city

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council is slated to discuss a “resolution clarifying the communication and enforcement relationship between the city and the federal government with respect to enforcement of federal civil immigration laws within the city of Duluth.” The resolution is now on the agenda for the February 9, 2026 City Council Meeting.  It is co-sponsored by city…

Mobile mammography truck catches fire

Mobile Mammography Fire. Cloquet, Minnesota February 3, 2026 CLOQUET, Minn. – A mobile mammography truck used by Essentia Health caught fire in Cloquet.  The fire broke-out on February 3, 2026. In a statement Essentia Health communications tells FOX 21, “Essentia is working closely with the truck’s vendor to understand what caused the fire and to help prevent something like this from…

Families bundle up for Winter Walk to School Day

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth students of all ages were trudging through the snow this morning as a celebration of sorts. Wednesday February 4th was the state’s “Winter Walk to School Day”. The day promotes healthy exercise and making safe choices on the way to school. But mainly, it’s about teaching students’ safe routes to school. “The kids learn about safe…

Tanner’s Car Wash celebrates opening with free washes

DULUTH, Minn. — After months of construction, Tanner’s Express Car Wash in Duluth is finally open, and they’re celebrating by giving back to the community. The new car wash, which broke ground back in June, is named for its founder Tanner Stokes, and features different wash options named for the city of Duluth. Stokes, alongside co-founder Sandy Hoff, made it…

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to host 7th annual Ojibwe Language Symposium

CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is gearing up to host its 7th annual Ojibwe Language Symposium. The symposium is free and open to the community, attracting people from various backgrounds and fluency levels of Ojibwe. The two day event consists of workshops, discussions, games and more. Each day will also kick off with keynote speeches….

One dead in fatal snowmobile crash north of Orr

ORR, Minn. — One person is dead after a fatal snowmobile crash just north of Orr. On tuesday february 3rd, at around 12:26 p.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a snowmobile crash on the Arrowhead snowmobile trail. Officials say the 911 caller reported two snowmobiles had collided on the trail and the driver, and the lone…

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

Ryan Routh (CNN) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when he tried to stab himself shortly after jurors found…

Inside the lawsuit: Duluth School District sues Kristi Noem

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, center, speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District has sued Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, plus other people and agencies, in an effort to stop most immigration enforcement actions near schools. John Magas The 33-page lawsuit filed on February…

Duluth Public Schools sues Department of Homeland Security over immigration actions

Courtesy: Associated Press (file) DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Schools is suing the Department of Homeland Security over immigration operations. In a letter sent to parents on Wednesday, the district said it had filed the lawsuit. Superintendent John Magas says they are taking this action in partnership with the teachers union, Education Minnesota, to make schools safe places for…

Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to be immediately removed from Minnesota

  White House border czar Tom Homan holds a news conference at the Bishop Whipple Federal building on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom…

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office PAL Boxing Club hosts open house

DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League Boxing Club hosted its first open house this evening. The boxing club is located in the former First Presbyterian Church on East 2nd Street. The program came together through community partnerships and donations. This included equipment and financial support that helped transform the once-empty space into a fully…

DFL Party holds annual Caucus meeting

DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor party held its Caucus Night across Duluth. The meeting took place at five different locations, giving Duluth residents a chance to participate in political discussions regarding the parties’ priorities ahead of upcoming elections. Attendees debated resolutions on topics ranging from immigration enforcement and gun control to non-disclosure agreements. “It is so important to…

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

McNugget® Caviar (AP) – It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald’s is embracing the trend this Valentine’s Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount’s Siberian…

Travelers without “Real ID” required to pay 45-dollar fee

  DULUTH, Minn.–TSA now has a new 45-dollar fee for travelers without a Real ID. The 45-dollar fee covers the cost of an alternative identity verification system, called “TSA ConfirmID”. Officials with the Duluth Airport Authority said, that those without a Real ID can still travel, but they may face longer screening times. DAA officials said,  if you’re traveling soon…

Renee Good’s brothers remember their sister at Congressional hearing

Luke Ganger, left, and Brent Ganger, right, brothers of Renee Good, appear during a Bicameral Public Forum on the Disproportionate Use of Force by DHS Agents, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Washington. WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Two brothers of Renee Good spoke lovingly of their sister during a hearing put on by Congressional Democrats. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three,…

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The vote was 217-214, and wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast…

Caregiver in November high speed crash had history of drinking and smoking marijuana with residents

Michael Edward Rahja Jr. DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Services has released its investigation into a caregiver who crashed a vehicle with vulnerable adults in it while he was allegedly drunk and high. It sheds more light on the high-speed crash that sent multiple people to the hospital.  It also has revelations of drug and alcohol abuse…

US shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier, military says

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Central Command says a U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. In an emailed statement Tuesday, U.S. Central Command said the drone “aggressively approached” the aircraft carrier with “unclear intent” and it “continued to fly toward the ship despite de-escalatory measures…

Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote

FILE – Former President Bill Clinton, left, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listen as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a eulogy for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Aug. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finalized an agreement with House Republicans Tuesday to…

UMD students make tie blankets for Aspirus patients

DULUTH, Minn. — UMD Students spent the evening making tie blankets for the St. Luke’s Foundation. The event was organized by the club known as ‘SERVE,’ or Students Engaged in Rewarding Volunteer Experiences. Organizers say the goal is to create up to 50 handmade blankets, which will be given to patients and families at Aspirus St. Luke’s to provide warmth…

Nurses lead Nightingale Walk honoring Alex Pretti

DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered downtown Duluth for the Nightingale Walk honoring the life of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti. The candlelight vigil was organized by two local nurses. A brief ceremony was held by the Nurse Honor Guard before everyone began the walk along the lake. Participants carried candles during the walk as a symbol of remembrance, grief, and solidarity….

Minnesota to inspect 5,800 Medicaid providers; asking for state workers from other departments to help

Minnesota Department of Human Services Logo ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced they will begin a “massive statewide push to ensure Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk services have the qualifications required by law.” The Minnesota Department of Human Services is putting out a call across all state agencies asking them to transfer 168 qualified workers…

Second Harvest Northland celebrates a successful 2025

DULUTH, Minn.– Second Harvest Northland in Duluth is calling the previous year a success, despite roadblocks such as program cuts, and snap benefit pauses. Shaye Morris, the CEO of Second Harvest Northland said, 11 million meals were distributed across the 15-county region. Morris said, this year brought along challenges with economic uncertainty. Factors such as the government shut down did…

Man dies in St. Louis County Jail

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Logo (Gordon Ramsay) DULUTH, Minn. – An inmate in the St. Louis County jail has died.  The St. Louis County Sherriff’s Office reports on January 27, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., a correctional officer conducted a welfare check on 35-year-old Darrin John Tiessen. The officer found Tiessen unresponsive in a single-occupancy cell. The Sheriff’s Office says,…

Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, center, speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. WASHINGTON (AP) — Every officer on the ground, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras, Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday. Noem made the announcement on the social media platform X. She said the body-worn camera program is being expanded…

Man leads Minnesota State Patrol on high speed chase, thought he was running from ICE

Brandon Choo Atam DULUTH, Minn. — A Washington, D.C.-area man is accused of leading law enforcement on a 100+ mile per hour chase in Northern Minnesota.  He claimed he did it because he believed a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Charging documents say on January 31, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m. a Minnesota…

Northland father seeks community support for daughter’s unexpected illness

  DULUTH, Minn.– A northland family is hoping for community assistance, after their daughter needed unexpected brain surgery. Her father, Jakell Ross said, the 10-year-old was airlifted to the children’s hospital in St Paul last week for emergency surgery. Ross said his daughter, Ahlyna Stamps, had been struggling headaches, which turned out to be a sinus infection. The infection quickly…

Church volunteer facing various charges for interactions with youth group member

Micah David Avery GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – A volunteer in the Youth Program at Grand Marais Free Church has been arrested and charged with various crimes. Micah Avery is charged with false imprisonment, engaging in electronic communication relating to sexual conduct with a child, and coercion. Charging documents say Avery befriended a member of the youth group. The youth group…

Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan to replace her in Senate

Tina Smith and Peggy Flanagan endorsement on YouTube MINNESOTA – Senator Tina Smith has endorsed Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan to replace her in the United States Senate. Lt. Gov. Flanagan is in a battle for the Democratic nomination for the seat against Congresswoman Angie Craig. The primary election will be on August 11, 2026. They made the announcement in a…

Superior woman celebrates 100th birthday

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior woman celebrated an impressive milestone. Doris Mace celebrated her 100th birthday with cake and cocktails at the Keyport lounge. Friends and family came to share the special day with her, including her five children. Her son is traveling from Florida for the event. Doris shared an important piece of advice “Just live every day the…

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phi (CNN) PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States. His annual prediction and announcement that he had seen his shadow was translated by his handlers in the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club at Gobbler’s Knob…

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Courtesy: Associated Press Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro. The boy and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, who is originally from Ecuador, were detained in…

Explosion at Hermantown housing complex kills 2 residents

  Courtesy: Scott Miller HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Two people were killed Saturday in Hermantown after an explosion rocked a multi-unit housing complex. The explosion was reported around 6:20 p.m. Jan. 31 at the complex known as Green Acres at 5064 Jennifer Circle. Courtesy: Scott Miller Multiple area departments were immediately called in to assist the Hermantown Fire Department, including Duluth,…