School Closings, Delays for Monday, February 25, 2019
Ashland School District - Closed (No after school activities) Birchwood Schools - 2 Hour Delay Mellen School District - 2 Hour Delay Wrenshall School District - 2 Hour Delay
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Google Seeks Tax Breaks for $600M Data Center in Minnesota
BECKER, Minn-Google's plan to build a $600 million wind-powered data center in central Minnesota may hinge on the tech giant's request for officials to waive 20 years' worth of future taxes. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that Google has asked…
Superior Veteran Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
MADISON, Wis.-A military veteran from Superior collected a $1 million Powerball prize Friday. The figure marks the highest Wisconsin Lottery payout to date in 2019. Glen Erickson from Superior matched all five numbers (10, 17, 18, 43, 65) not including…
Coffee Conversation: Stuffie Boot Camp, Wellness Fair at the Bong Veterans Center
SUPERIOR, Wis. - All Northland stuffed animals are to report to boot camp Friday, March 1 at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior. The boot…
Opposition to Evers' Plan for Voucher Schools
MADISON, Wis. - Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' plan to freeze enrollment in Wisconsin's program that allows students to attend private schools using a taxpayer-funded voucher is drawing opposition. School Choice Wisconsin president Jim Bender said Monday that the proposal “will…
Four Anglers Rescued From Snow-Swept Minnesota Lake
MINNEAPOLIS - Rescuers on snowmobiles and snowshoes battled 50-mph winds to rescue four anglers stranded on a snow-swept northern Minnesota lake. Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen tells the Minneapolis Star Tribune that the anglers got their snowmobiles stuck more than…
Facts First Before Filing Your Taxes
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 90 percent of taxpayers are expected to take the standard deduction this year. While that may sound like taxes just got easier, financial experts warn filers should be…
Aad Shriners to Host 10th Annual Winter Wine Down
DULUTH, Minn. - Aad Shriners Oddmen located in Hermantown is proud to present the 10th Annual Winter Wine Down Thursday, Feburary 28, 2019. Guests will enjoy wine and craft beer…
One Dead, Others Injured in Wisconsin Pileup
MINNEAPOLIS - Authorities say one person is dead and several others injured after a 100 car pileup on an interstate in east-central Wisconsin. The crash happened…
Finnish National Day Celebrates Culuture
DULUTH, Minn. - February 28 marks Kalevala Day which celebrates Finnish culture. This year the Kalevala celebration was held on Sunday at the Kenwood Lutheran Church in Duluth. Finnish people from all…
Maria Bamford Returns to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- One of Hollywood's well known comedians was in Duluth Sunday evening. Maria Bamford performed live at the NorShor Theatre in Downtown Duluth. Bamford, who was raised in Duluth, is coming…
Chilly Weather Means Chili Cook-Off at Elim Lutheran Church
DULUTH, Minn.- If you needed a bite to warm up in the high winds today, the Elim Lutheran Church had their Crock-Pots at the ready. They hosted their 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off.…
Duluth Company Launches FashionBrain with Oscars
DULUTH, Minn.- The 91st Academy Awards showcased stars, their movies, and their fashion. But for fashion publishers and content creators, sorting through and finding the right images to write stories…
Powerful Winds Don't Stop People From Getting Out
DULUTH, Minn.- Wind didn't stop people from getting out in Canal Park. Even tourists braved the elements, fighting the gusts to get that perfect shot of the lake. "Madison's not on…
Man Robs Duluth Domino's For Cash, Pizza, Breadsticks
DULUTH -- A man was arrested Friday after the Domino’s in downtown Duluth was robbed. The crime happened around 1 a.m. Friday at the store on East 2nd Street. Police say the 28-year-old suspect demanded food and money while having…
New National Bonspiel Brings Less Experienced Curlers to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Curlers from all over the nation spent the weekend in Duluth for the first ever five and under national curling bonspiel. Local Olympic champion John Shuster came up with…
Duluth City Councilor Em Westerlund To Not Seek Re-Election
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth city councilor Em Westerlund says she will not be seeking re-election to the Dist. 3 seat when her term ends at the end of 2019. "Passing an earned sick and safe time ordinance to protect working…
UMD Engineering Students Make Electric Bike
DULUTH, Minn. - A custom-built electric bike was created by UMD engineering students for their final design project. The pedal bike was turned into an electric-powered one using lithium-ion batteries, a hub…
Protecting the Birkie with Birkie Security Team
HAYWARD, Wis.- Behind the scenes, the Birkie Security Team of about 25 volunteers say they're Sawyer County law enforcement's eyes and ears for the huge event. They tell…
American Birkebeiner Winners Race to the Finish
HAYWARD, Wis. - The 45th Annual 2019 Slumberland American Birkebeiner took place this weekend in Wisconsin. The men's and women's winners of the 50K Skate race were Akeo Maifeld-Carucci and Alayna Sonnesyn…
American Birkebeiner Skates Into 45th Year
HAYWARD, Wis.- "It's the Birkie, man!" The gun fires, and in one fluid motion the surge of skiers and skaters pushes off in Cable. "The day will go on to be…
Duluth Dolls Promotes Confidence through Burlesque Dance
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Dolls got down and a little dirty in their "Hot Days, Cold Nights" performance at the Underground Theatre. On the surface the Duluth Dolls are a cabaret and…
Kal Randa Enters Race for St. Louis County Board
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A fourth candidate has entered the race for the open seat on the St. Louis County Board. Kal Randa is a 22-year-old college student from Hermantown. He's expecting to graduate soon from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities…
Carter Hotel Deconstruction to Start Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - Deconstruction is set to begin Monday, February 25th, for the old Carter Hotel in Downtown Duluth. The building is located between the Fond du Luth Casino and the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial at 17 N. 2nd Avenue…
Free Day at Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - This week Duluth Public schools have been on winter recess. Today, many students and their families spent their time off enjoying a free day at Lake Superior…
New Minnesota Pollution Control Commissioner Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The new Minnesota Pollution Control Commissioner visited Duluth to check out ongoing projects in the area. This comes after Governor Walz included funding for pollution cleanup and…
Local Veterans' Organizations Need Your Help
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Recently veterans' organizations in Superior donated more than $2,000 in Super One gift cards to Coast Guard members who weren’t getting paid during the recent government shutdown. Now those organizations are…
I-35 Tunnel Traffic Temporarily Shutdown After Multiple Crashes
DULUTH, Minn. – Three separate crashes on southbound I-35 temporarily shut down lanes in the tunnel from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. I-35 southbound lanes were closed at 26th and 21st Avenue East until authorities could clear the…
Inmate Dies After Collapsing at St. Louis County Jail
DULUTH, Minn. – An inmate at the St. Louis County Jail was pronounced dead at 8:45 a.m. Thursday morning after collapsing in the day room area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. After inmate Kenneth Kyle Beaupre, 32,…
