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The Dipper headed to the State Fair
CHISHOLM—The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) is encouraging the public to follow the journey of a 160,490-pound iron mining scoop—The Dipper—as it travels from the Iron Range to the Minnesota State Fair starting Thursday. “We cannot think of a better way to celebrate 140 years of iron mining in Minnesota than bringing the industry to the State Fair!” said Kristen Vake, IMA Executive Director. “Our exhibit will be hard to miss, as we’re bringing a massive mining scoop to show the scale and impact...
What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris ' running mate, his drunken driving arrest from 1995 in Nebraska — long before he entered politics — is getting renewed scrutiny. Walz was a 31-year-old teacher when he was stopped the night of Sept. 23, 1995, near Chadron, Nebraska. He pleaded guilty in March 1996 to a reduced charge of reckless driving. Here’s a look back at what happened, and the aftermath as Walz embarked on a political career a decade later, and last week joined the Democratic presidential ticket: According to court records, a Nebraska state trooper clocked Walz going 96 mph in a 55-mph zone. The trooper wrote that he detected a strong smell of alcohol on his breath. Walz failed field sobriety and preliminary breath tests.
Esko Football Hitting Reset Button Heading into 2024 Campaign
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko football team has established themselves as a Section 7AAA powerhouse in recent years. Three straight section titles and three straight state tournament appearances. If they want to make it four, they’ll have to do so with plenty of new talent. Esko graduated 18 seniors, including...
Step Up for Down Syndrome
ANGORA—Atticus Wilk just turned 3, and already he has had a positive influence on those whose lives have been impacted by Down Syndrome. Atticus’s parents, Christopher and Carly Antus Wilk of Angora near Cook, along with his grandfather, Carl Antus, provide many learning opportunities for him, such as trips to the Duluth Zoo and Community Connections at Cook, and a recent trip to a Duluth Huskies baseball game. His family...
Up North: Northshore Handball tournament brings region’s best athletes to courts
The 2024 Northshore Handball Tournament offered handball athletes from all areas of the country an opportunity to come together and challenge each other in the four-wall invitational held at the Duluth YMCA. For those unfamiliar with handball, the strategy can be intense. “Everybody comes in with strengths and weaknesses,” said...
UMD appoints Nat Wagner as next head softball coach
Wednesday the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) abruptly announced the hiring of a new head softball coach in Nat Wagner. He steps in for Lynn Anderson, who led the Bulldogs for three seasons. They finished last year 41-15, giving Anderson an overall 120-44 record which included one NCAA DII tournament berth.
Singles Take On Love With Duluth Speed-Dating Event
DULUTH, Minn. — Love was truly in the air Wednesday evening at Hoops Brewing in Duluth for some speed dating. More than a 100 men and women signed up for the free chance to make a connection. Superior Choice Credit Union, which put on the event, said more than...
Farmer’s Almanac’s ’24-25 Winter Forecast for Minnesota is Here
Summer fun is starting to wind down, kids are slowing starting to go back to school, and summer 2024 is already coming to a close. Summers are never long enough in Minnesota!. Naturally, that means that fall is right around the corner, and sooner or later winter will arrive. Is anyone else not looking forward to that?
The Challenge: UMD women’s basketball
In WDIO’s series The Challenge Sports Director Alicia Tipcke and Spencer Pierce tryout for different Northland teams throughout the summer. In Episode 6, they hit the hardwood at Romano Gym to shoot hoops with the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) women’s basketball team. Junior guard Helen Chen and...
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