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…
The full moon in March, sometimes called the worm moon, coincides with a lunar eclipse that brings a blood-red color in many parts of the world. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Olympic curlers Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse are back in Duluth after winning silver in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Duluth Curling Club athletes joined the morning show to share stories from their Olympic journey. The curlers will next look forward to “Rock League”, the world’s first professional curling league, which they will…
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 expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate on Tuesday in her first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis galvanized widespread opposition to how the Trump administration was executing its mass deportation agenda. Noem’s appearance in front of the Judiciary Committee also…
