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Ten-Digit Dialing Starts on Tuesday Across Southern Minnesota
Ten-digit dialing starts Tuesday across southern Minnesota, but why -- and what does that mean?. Regulators say they are running out of numbers in the 507 area code, so the addition of a second area code becomes a reality for southern Minnesota on Tuesday, July 30th. 612 and 218 were...
Three more measles cases in Minnesota have officials worried about vaccinations
The Minnesota Department of Health is sharing details about three more cases of measles reported this week. That brings the total number of cases in the state rises to 15 and has officials worried about a lack of vaccinations.
Grand Rapids fishing nearly perfect in B.A.S.S. Open summer series - Miskovich and Miskovich lead the way again
TOWER — It was Miskovich and Miskovich again for the Grand Rapids High School Fishing team who took second place in the last of three B.A.S.S. Greater North Open Tournaments this summer. The Grand Rapids team has shined at each of the three Opens, winning the first two tournaments before placing second this Tuesday on Lake Vermillion. The team of Tyler Johnson and Reid Johnson won the first event on...
Duluth Tropics blast Grand Rapids to win Legion Division 1 substate championship
On Saturday, the Duluth Tropics shut out Grand Rapids in the American Legion Division 1 substate championship game, winning 11-0. It was a complete team effort for the Tropics, as their pitching curated a shutout while their hitting got off to a hot start, putting up two runs in both the top of the first and second innings.
Duluth Mourns the Loss of Young Resident in Tragic N 47th Avenue Structure Fire
The Duluth Fire Department on Thursday disclosed the identity of an individual who perished in a recent structure fire, as reported by the official release from the department. The fire, which engulfed a property located in the 600 block of N 47th Avenue E, claimed the life of 25-year-old Duluth resident Maxton Gudowski, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. The department extended their condolences to the Gudowski family and friends during this time of mourning.
Wisconsin suspects use senior citizen’s stolen bank cards to buy thousands worth of Lululemon
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in southern Wisconsin are looking to identify two suspects who allegedly used a senior citizen’s stolen bank cards to purchase thousands of dollars worth of Lululemon in June. Pictures of the alleged suspects have been posted by the Madison Police Department, stemming from...
First Alert: Sunday afternoon thunderstorms likely
WEATHER STORY: As the Maritime Tropical air mass of the Gulf of Mexico migrates into our region, a southerly wind will set up and those two factors will turn up the heat this week. Normal high is 78. We will be warmer than normal for at least seven days. Most of the days will be sunny which helps keep temps up but that heat will also create lift through convection. So, thunderstorms will be possible, too, especially Sunday, Monday and next Thursday. There is a chance some could become severe Sunday afternoon.
Live from Studio A: The Ameri-Finn All Stars
After meeting at a music festival, Minnesota native Steve Solkela and Finland native Ida Metsberg teamed up for occasional performances as the Ameri-Finn All Stars, including sets at FinnFest 2024 in Duluth. They joined us in the studio on July 25, 2024 to share a song from each musician's repertoire, plus a well-known American song with Finnish lyrics. We talked with Solkela about how he experienced his Finnish heritage growing up on the Iron Range and with Metsberg about growing up in a musical family and moving to New York at 21 to pursue her own music.
2025 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview: Sam Pitz, TE, Minnesota Duluth
Minnesota Duluth star tight end Sam Pitz is a big-time prospect with soft hands. Pitz is a playmaker who will have the attention of NFL teams this season. Check out this exclusive Zoom interview with Jimmy Williams on Draft Diamonds and make sure you hit the like and subscribe button below!
Testing friction of road material made with taconite tailings with technology called SCRIM
A bright orange truck made a few passes along Munger Shaw Road on Friday. It’s called SCRIM, and it’s a road survey machine that tests friction of pavement and surfaces. SCRIM stands for Sideway force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine. From the company WDM USA, the technology was developed...
Community Members Learn About Blue Heron Research Vessel in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — Community members stepped on deck to learn all about the Blue Heron research vessel in the Duluth. UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory hosts the Science on Deck event in the Duluth Harbor near Pier B Resort. There are three days of tours offered this summer. Scientists...
Slatten earns top honor as boys golfer
HIBBING—The high school golf seasons are short, so Andrew Slatten did something about that. The Hibbing High School senior-to-be travels to Oklahoma for the winter, staying at his aunt and uncle’s house, taking PSEO courses out of Minnesota North-Hibbing, and more importantly, playing golf. So when Slatten returns to Hibbing in the spring, he’s already steps ahead of his teammates and fellow competitors. ...
Duluth City Council Meeting to Start Early on Monday, July 29th
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council announces an earlier start for next weeks City Council Meeting. The meeting on Monday, July 29th will start at 5:15 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m. The early start will provide extended time for public comment and policy decisions. With recent City Council...
Summer of Service Clean-Up Event in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — On Thursday people from radio station Life 97.9 paired up with Twin Ports Trailer Trash to get Duluth a little cleaner. Through the radio, they encouraged listeners to get outside and help keep the community clean. Volunteers hit the park point beach to pick up trash along the shoreline. They say, they had their work cut out for them.
Fatal ATV crash in St. Louis County
On July 27th, 2024, at approximately 3:40 P.M. area first responders were dispatched to the report of an ATV crash on a trail in Balkan Township, between the cities of Chisholm and Buhl, in St. Louis County. Responding deputies arrived and located a side-by-side ATV that was upright but appeared...
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