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Fade to Black: Michigan-Owned NEWSNet Suddenly Pulls the Plug
In a surprising turn of events, NewsNet, the Farmington Hills-based 24-hour news outlet owned by the creator of 5-hour Energy, has abruptly ceased operations after just two years on the air. Metro Detroit businessman Manoj Bhargava, the owner of the popular 5-Hour Energy, was at the helm of the 24-hour...
Iron House set to open Thursday in Hibbing
HIBBING—There’s a new gathering spot coming for people to get together with family, friends, or co-workers on Howard Street in Hibbing. The Iron House is set to open Thursday at 112 East Howard Street and offers a variety of entertainment for people of all ages. Owners Rena, her husband Brandon Freeman, and Luke Woeste are planning to introduce their four-level business in stages, with Phase 1 being the main level. ...
Merritt Days may owe its start to Larry Nanti and a rock star
MOUNTAIN IRON—Leonidas Merritt discovered iron ore in 1891, and the village of Mountain Iron was founded. A hundred years later, in the early 1990s, the city celebrated its centennial. And soon after, Merritt Days came to be, thanks to the late Larry Nanti, longtime Mountain Iron recreation director. And interestingly to Johnny Tillotson, 1960s top-10 singer with such hits “Poetry in Motion” and “It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin’.” Merritt Days...
Missing Superior National Forest artifact prompts law enforcement investigation
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - An industrial sawblade that officials describe as a historical artifact tied to the logging and railroad era of northern Minnesota, was taken from the Henry Mills site in Superior National Forest in an alleged looting incident earlier this spring. Historical significance. The blade is considered...
Polish Student Makes Education Impact to Hibbing Community; Practicing Business Skills
HIBBING, Minn. — Poland may be over 4,000 miles away from Hibbing, but for one young man wanting to learn about business from Katovita, the similarities to home made it an easy journey. Maciek Marchaj is in Hibbing, Minn., for the summer but he grew up in near Krakow,...
Fish Found Mysterious Dead in Tischer Creek
DULUTH, Minn. — Under mysterious conditions, residents along Duluth’s Hunters Park neighborhood woke up Thursday morning to dozens and dozens of dead fish along Tischer Creek. According to the Duluth News Tribune, about 250 brook trout, minnows, crayfish, and aquatic bugs were dead. The DNR and Minnesota’s Pollution...
Sunday will start a week-long cool down
WEATHER STORY: A low and its cold front cut across our sky on Saturday to put an end to our two week long warm spell. Now, we get at least a week of cooler than normal temperatures. The normal high is near 78. SUNDAY: The sky will become mostly sunny....
Barbie Exhibition Coming Soon to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.– The doll that has it all is being showcased in Duluth for the upcoming Barbie Exhibition. The upcoming event that highlights all things Barbie is right around the corner. There will be more than 300 vintage artifacts for guests to check out. In addition, there are plenty of photo opportunities to interact with. From the mirror pink Corvette, as well as life-size Barbie boxes. With this event, you will be able to step back in time and see how this influential doll has impacted history. All the way back to the original Barbie, with her 22 outfits, to the Barbies you can find in stores today.
Oneida names McGaffey president, CEO
Steve LaFlamme retires after 45 years with company. Patty McGaffey has been named president and chief executive of Oneida Realty Company, a Duluth-based commercial real estate services firm founded in 1908. The Oneida CEO since January 2023, McGaffey has now also assumed the role of president with the recent retirement...
New Sports Bar + Golf Simulator Opening In Duluth
We now know what's going into the old Rex Nightclub location in Duluth: a sports bar and golf simulator!. The Rex was a popular spot in the area but sadly, closed in August of last year. Now one year later, we know what is going into the former space. All...
Maple Grove Legion Baseball Eliminated from State Tournament
The Maple Grove American Legion baseball team lost 5-4 to Duluth Friday, eliminating them from the state tournament. Trailing 1-0 after half an inning, Grove scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning on a run-scoring single by Ian Schock and a two-run single from Preston Berg. Duluth...