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‘We can’t ignore the reality’: Northern Minnesota community works together to prepare for wildfire
Ely is a small town with a big wildfire problem. Situated entirely within Superior National Forest, the biggest national forest east of the Mississippi sits atop a 3-million-acre tinderbox. Climate change, a century of fire suppression, and the effects of a native tree insect have converged to make the town of Ely a bullseye in a forest ripe for fire.
Construction of Massive Solar Farm in Becker Clears Another Major Hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved the site permit, requested by Xcel Energy, for one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments in the community of Becker. PUC Chair Katie Sieben says construction for two additional solar arrays had already been approved, starting last year, but there’s significance...
Harbor Monsters Sink Lunkers in Saturday Night Blowout
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in their inaugural season, the Duluth Harbor Monsters has a winning record following their 51-18 win over the Ozarks Lunkers. This marks the third time this season the Harbor Monsters have defeated the Lunkers this season. Saturday’s win also put Duluth in sole possession of second place in The Arena League.
Reliable Relief Pitching Earns Huskies’ Kratz An All-Star Bid
DULUTH, Minn.- Caden Kratz will be one of two players representing the Duluth Huskies in this week’s Northwoods League All-Star Game. Kratz, who recently graduated from Western Illinois University, has been stellar on the mound as a relief pitcher. In 17.2 innings, Kratz has only allowed 3 hits while striking out 23 batters. He also boasts a 1.53 ERA and leads Duluth with four saves.
I-35 in Faribault shut down: Video shows standoff on highway
FARIBAULT, Minn. (FOX 9) - Traffic cameras show a confrontation between police and a man holding a weapon along Interstate 35 near Faribault, Minnesota, that shut down traffic for hours. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office released additional details about the standoff on Sunday night. What we know so far.
Police: Victim Of Duluth Stabbing ‘Uncooperative’
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a stabbing that they say involves an uncooperative victim. The stabbing happened Friday night in the area of the 100 block of East 4th Street. Officers made contact with the victim who received minor injuries. The victim refused medical attention and refused...
Dogfest brings adoptable pets to Wild State Cider Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A festival in Duluth this weekend brought together animal enthusiasts and some adoptable pets. Dogfest kicked off at Wild State Cider at noon on Saturday. Many local organizations took part including PJ’s Rescue, Northern Lakes Rescue, and Healing Paws Rescue. The idea of...
Monday and Tuesday get storm chances before dry spell begins
WEATHER STORY: The normal high temperature is 78 or so this week. The temps we get will take a wild swing above and below that. Rain chances will swing back and forth, too. Monday and Tuesday could be stormy but a five day dry spell may start Wednesday. SUNDAY NIGHT:...
Miners down Roseau, get that No. 2 seed in Northwest Border League
HIBBING—It took the Hibbing amateur baseball team a couple of innings to get going, but the Miners laid claim to the No. 2 seed in the Northwest Border playoffs. Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Hibbing erupted for eight runs and never looked back en route to a 13-2, seven-inning, 10-run rule victory over Roseau Saturday at Al Nyberg Field. The victory extended the Miners winning streak...
Alliance for the Great Lakes holds beach clean-up Saturday at Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - This time of year many people are out enjoying the beaches in Duluth, but on Saturday some spent time cleaning up the sandy shores of Lake Superior. The Alliance for the Great Lakes held a special beach clean-up on Park Point. The gathering is...
Steel City FC fall to Duluth in extra time thriller in NSPL Regional Final
PITTSBURGH, P.A. – On a gorgeous night at UPMC Graham Field, the packed crowd in attendance was treated to an equally gorgeous match of soccer in the NPSL Midwest Regional final, seeing Duluth FC defeat Steel City FC in a tremendously exciting 120 minutes worthy of the stage. Duluth...
Rock Ridge VFW hammers Hibbing to move on in District 8 tournament
DULUTH—Riding high off of their walk-off win from just a few hours prior, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team did exactly what their coach wanted in game two against Hibbing: swing the bat and score runs early. Post 1172 scored runs in all but one inning in the contest to take an 11-1 lead on the top-seeded team in the tournament. Post 222 managed to get a bit going in the seventh inning, scoring five runs, but it wasn’t enough as Rock Ridge advanced further...
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