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Prep soccer: Proctor boys fall in home opener while Esko puts on offensive display
On Saturday, the Proctor boys soccer team fell to Legacy Christian Academy 2-0 in their home opener, while Esko girls beat Proctor 6-1 on their home turf. For the Rails, their offense was out of sync all match, and try as they might with their defense, they allowed a goal in both the first and second half.
Festival held for overdose awareness
On Saturday, August 24, the Duluth non-profit Harm Reduction Sisters held a festival in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The free community event featured music, visual arts, speakers and food. The organization says the festival was meant to help honor those affected by overdoses, offer community support, and rase awareness for overdoses.
Tenants Report Piles Of Trash In Lincoln Park Apartments Bldg.; Owner Responds
DULUTH, Minn. — Tenants of the Lincoln Park Apartments, formerly a middle school, are not happy with growing trash in and outside the building. Photos and video show overflowing garbage shoots and piles of trash in hallways, along with bugs. Click here for video. When FOX 21 reached out...
Lorax-inspired advocate receives award for dedication to local environmental stewardship: 'You can make a difference in your own community'
From leading an initiative that resulted in 40 miles of new trail to teaching kids about recycling and helping fight off invasive species, environmentalist Judy Gibbs has worn many hats over the years. The Duluth News Tribune tells Gibbs' story of activism in Duluth, Minnesota. She's been involved in just...
NEXT Weather Alert on Monday for excessive heat, possible severe storms in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert day in Minnesota due to extreme heat and the potential for severe storms later on. An excessive heat warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. for southeastern and south-central Minnesota. High temperatures in the Twin Cities will reach 90 degrees, and heat indices will be over 100. It will also be very humid. Some severe thunderstorm warnings have already been issued in northwestern Minnesota early Monday afternoon, but they are not expected to be a part of the main severe storm threat. Two rounds of storms are expected to hit the metro area...
Get Ready For Massive South Dakota, Iowa, & Minnesota Storms
Strong storms are blowing in on Monday to parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. The Tri-State area could see large hail, damaging winds, and even some isolated tornadoes. Our friends at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls are preparing South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota for potential severe weather...
Gas Prices Fall Heading Into Labor Day Weekend
UNDATED (WJON News) -- In the run-up to Labor Day, the national average price of gasoline has fallen for four straight weeks to its lowest point since February. Gas Buddy says it is now tracking eight states where average gas prices are already below the $3 per gallon mark, along with nearly 20 percent of gas stations in the country selling gasoline at $2.99 or lower.
School board resolves to bring ‘inequitable’ mascot rule to the Minnesota School Boards Association Delegate Assembly
At the school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, the school board members discussed th Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Delegate Assembly MSBA and the resolutions that the school board have decided to bring to them. The MSBA starts working on its legislative platform by taking resolutions from member districts to the delegate assembly. The assembly then prioritizes and identifies which resolutions or issues MSCA is going to support from the group. ...
Two Injured In Saturday Shooting
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Duluth Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of East 3rd Street around 2:15 a-m on Saturday. Police say the scene was chaotic when they arrived and two victims were located. A 56 year old male was taken by ambulance to...
Update Provided After 2 Victims Found Shot In Downtown Duluth
In recent years, reported acts of violence in downtown Duluth have made several headlines. In June, the Duluth Police Department responded to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center parking ramp after receiving a report of a 75-year-old male who was assaulted and robbed by three juveniles. The victim sustained a minor injury from the assault, and arrests have since been made.
Minnesotans keeping cool during triple-digit heat index
MINNEAPOLIS — Dew points well into the oppressive category are making the land of 10,000 lakes feel more like Florida."No I don't like it," said Becky Howard.Howard is at Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Park in Whittier, gathering with family for a memorial picnic."To memorialize all of our loved ones that we've lost in the past," said Howard. Sunday's temps are making it extra toasty. Thankfully Howard has water bottles and water squirters."The heat is amazing," said Merodie Peterson. Meanwhile, people like Peterson embrace this heat."This is much nicer than 30 below in Minneapolis," said Peterson.If only the Bde Maka...
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Across Southern Minnesota Today
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for all of southern Minnesota today, in effect from 1 pm to 8 pm Monday. Heat indices of 100 to 110° are expected. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events such as this. Drink plenty...
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