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10th Annual Operation K-9 set for Aug. 1
The annual summer event showcasing the talent and skills of area law enforcement K-9s is back for its 10th year and will feature more K-9s from more agencies than ever before. Operation K-9 will be Thursday, August 1, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and will feature nearly 20 K-9 teams from eight different law enforcement agencies. The event is moving to a new location this year—the old UWS track next to Wessman Arena, 2701 Catlin Avenue in Superior. ...
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Crawl 4 the Cure celebrates 20th year
GILBERT—Members of the “Crawl 4 the Cure family’’ will be coming from around the country this weekend to help raise funds to fight multiple sclerosis—and to just have fun. More than $1.6 million has been raised in the first 19 years of the event, according to Jeff Ward, one of the founders of the event. The 20th year of the crawl kicks off with registration today and Ward said raising...
10th Annual Duluth Bike Fest brings hundreds of bicyclists to Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - For the tenth year, hundreds of mountain and cross-country bikers from around the world are taking to the trails of Duluth. Friday was the opening day of a weekend of competitive events at Spirit Mountain and around the city. The Duluth Bike Festival showcases...
Marble and Glass Art Hunt Brings Excitement to Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. — The Annual Marble and Glass Art Hunt was Wednesday morning in Duluth and this year it took on a whole new meaning. Lake Superior Art Glass had a new venue for the hunt this year, the Duluth Public Library’s three branch locations. Hunters of all ages lined up to search for handcrafted marbles, pendants, and little glass statues. Previously, the hunt was held across Duluth’s public parks and enjoy the outdoors. This year, hunters ventured into the shelves to search.
Legion splits home and away series with Hibbing
The Grand Rapids Legion Post 60 played Hibbing twice this week in a home and away series, splitting the two games with their rivals down Highway 169. Grand Rapids hosted the first game at Bob Streetar Field on Tuesday, putting righthander Kyler Miller on the mound where he held Hibbing to one hit while striking out seven in just four innings pitched. The Wolfpack outhit Hibbing 8-4 in the game but could not get a run across the plate until the sixth inning. Nolan Svatos’...
Community comes together for NorthStar Ford Arena groundbreaking ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Hermantown Community is celebrating a new investment in youth athletics for the city. In the empty field behind the Hermantown Hockey Arena community leaders, coaches and fans gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. Since 1988 the Hermantown Hockey Arena has been home to...
Iron Range, rural St. Louis County see opioid settlement funds invested into repairing communities
ELY — Kap Wilkes heard it from interviews and surveys throughout the Ely area: Substance abuse and the opioid epidemic were impacting the community. The vicious cycle of addiction, rehabilitation and relapse had ridden through the scenic Boundary Waters city, as it had through Greater Minnesota, the Twin Cities, Midwest and nationally.
How the Incoming La Niña Could Affect Minnesota’s Winter This Year
Talks of a La Niña have been going around for a little while, but now experts are getting a better idea of when they believe the La Niña will hit the US. They also have predictions for how it could affect our winter in Minnesota this year. El...
Trail by Trail: Minnesota, Ely, Grand Marais
MINNESOTA - ATV clubs can request additional funding to cover trail repairs that happened this year with all the rainfall. During a recent legislative session, ATV Minnesota got thousands of dollars added to the Grant-In-Aid fund. Clubs are able to request a supplement once they have spent most of their existing funding. ATV Minnesota President Ron Potter says that clubs need to keep at least $1 in their current grant account otherwise it will be closed because you can’t supplement a closed account. You can check the DNR website for the forms to request supplements.
MN poised to complete one of nation’s largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by Xcel Energy. The utility is moving forward with...
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