Local Business Gives Back to the Community
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A business in Superior is giving back this holiday season in a unique way. Apple House Superior, which specializes in the sale of CBD oil, was donated a coat rack which…
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Superior Closes Chapter on Failed Kestrel Plant
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior has officially moved on from the failed Kestrel Project. The proposed airplane manufacturing company was supposed to bring a big economic boom to the city…
86-Year-old Found Dead in Burned Field in Central Minnesota
ST. STEPHEN, Minn. - Authorities are investigating the death of an 86-year-old man whose body was found in a burned field in central Minnesota. Stearns County Sheriff Don Gudmundson says Edwin Opatz of Rice was found dead in a burned…
One Seriously Injured in Cloquet House Fire
CLOQUET, Minn. – Multiple Cloquet Area Fire District Stations responded to reports of a house fire early Wednesday morning. Crews were dispatched to 120 15th Street in Cloquet where they found a two story home in heavy fire. The…
Despite Population Growth, Minnesota Could Lose House Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. - New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show Minnesota's population continues to grow. But the state demographer warns Minnesota could lose a congressional seat after the 2020 census. According to the Census Bureau, Minnesota's population grew…
Nitek Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting of Rusk County Deputy
RUSK COUNTY, Wis. – On Wednesday afternoon Doug Nitek was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Nitek, 45, was found guilty of first degree intentional homicide with a dangerous weapon, two counts of criminal damage to…
In Farewell, Ryan Sees Solutions if 'Politics Will Allow it'
WASHINGTON - Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan is bemoaning America's "broken politics." He's also using a farewell speech to say that Washington's failure to overhaul costly federal benefit programs is "our greatest unfinished business." The Wisconsin Republican is ending his…
Great Outdoors: Mont Du Lac
Despite recent warm temperatures Mot Du Lac ski resort is open for the reason. Whether its tubing, snowboarding or skiing you’re looking for Mont Du Lac has tons of family friendly activities…
Cirrus CEO to Step Down Next Year
DULUTH, Minn. – Cirrus Aircraft CEO, Dale Klapmeier, announced on Wednesday morning he plans to step down from his current position within the first half of 2019. Klapmeier says he will focus on transitioning into more of a senior advisory…
Animal Answers: Give the Gift of Adventure this Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. - When it comes to picking out the perfect gift this holiday season, more and more people are picking experiences or adventures, creating memories to last a lifetime.…
Evers Picks Milwaukee Leaders for top Cabinet Slots
MADISON, Wis. - Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers has chosen four prominent Milwaukee leaders to hold top-level Cabinet positions in his new administration. Evers' transition team announced Wednesday that Joel Brennan, chief executive officer for Discovery World, will serve as his…
Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree!
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are headed into the thick of the woods, to cut down our own Christmas Tree! First things first, MAKE…
Wisconsin's tax Burden Drops to Nearly 50-Year low
MADISON, Wis. - A new study finds that Wisconsin's tax burden has dropped to a nearly 50-year low. The Wisconsin Policy Forum report released Wednesday examines state and local taxes as a share of personal income. The report says that…
Five Financial Tips to Consider Before 2019
DULUTH, Minn. - The confetti will fly as we soon sing and ring in 2019! But we can't let the ball drop before setting ourselves up for financial success. Local…
Bakeries Busy Across Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-With Christmas fast approaching bakeries are getting busy with holiday orders. Over at Johnson's Bakery on West Third Street, they have been seeing non-stop orders come in for big holiday parties and…
Golden Ball Swiped From Como Park Conservatory is Returned
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A golden ball swiped from the top of the conservatory at St. Paul's Como Park has been returned - gift wrapped in giant Christmas stocking. Officials say someone scaled the 64-foot-tall Marjorie McNeely Conservatory over the…
The Globe Elevator: 131 Years of History
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Along with the wood that went up in flames from the Globe grain elevator, over 100 years of history burned with it. "It was an older elevator that was...…
Dodge Ball Game Rewarded To Students After Raising Money for Local Charity
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Over the last two weeks 9th grade students at Superior High School have been raising money for their 4th annual charity event, to benefit the salvation army toy…
Iron Mug Hands Out $10K Worth Of Toys for Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. - For the last three weeks Iron Mug owner Mike Letica has been accepting donations and collecting gifts for the third annual Make Every Child Smile Toy Drive. This…
School Board Approved Levy, After Public Voted to Raise It
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Public School Board approved a 2019 levy which was voted on by the public in the November elections. The public voted on raising an existing 2013 levy…
Cloquet Cops Spread Christmas Cheer with Stuff the Squad
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet Police Department spread some Holiday Cheer with their annual "Stuff the Squad" Toy Drive. Officers parked outside the Walmart, and L&M stores with their squad…
Trump Administration's Bump Stock Ban Doesn't Effect Superior Gun Store
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Trump Administration has officially banned bump stocks in the U.S. It's an equipment which allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like automatic firearms. Meanwhile, the owner…
Free Rides On New Year's Eve in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- New Year's Eve is becoming one of the safest holidays in Minnesota. According to officials awareness of drunk driving has helped aid in the process. Now the city…
Duluth City Councilors Push To Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
DULUTH, Minn.- Last month, the city of Hermantown approved to raise the minimum tobacco purchase age to 21 and now some Duluth City Councilors want to do the same. Supporters…
St. Louis County Board Approves $394.7 Million Budget for 2019
DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday the St. Louis County board approved a $394.7 million budget for 2019. The overall budget, while slightly less than in 2018, makes increased investments in human services, particularly in the areas of out-of-home placements, substance…
C. G. Bretting Manufacturing Issues Second Statement Regarding Union Strike
ASHLAND, Wis. – Representatives from C. G. Bretting issued a second statement on Monday night regarding the ongoing union strike. The full statement can be viewed here: Members of Local 621 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers…
Super One Matching Red Kettle Donations Through Christmas Eve
DULUTH, Minn. – Miner’s Inc, the parent company of Super One Foods grocery stores, is carrying on their tradition of matching up to $50,000 of Salvation Army Red Kettle donations at 13 area Superior One Foods locations. Miner’s Inc says…
Gov.-Elect Tim Walz Names First Five Commissioners
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz has named a former speaker of the Minnesota House as his transportation commissioner and is keeping the budget commissioner of outgoing Gov. Mark Dayton. Walz on Tuesday appointed former House speaker Margaret…
