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Hermantown Girls Tennis Picks Up 1st Win in Road Contest Against Duluth Marshall
DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown girls tennis team picked up their first win of the season on Monday, defeating Duluth Marshall 6 to 1. The Hawks won three out of the four singles matches and all three doubles matches. Hermantown will next play at Grand Rapids on Tuesday. As for Duluth...
Groves Learning Organization offers tutoring options to help Northland students succeed
School is already underway for some, and starts next week for many. If you’re worried about the summer slide, there are options like tutoring. Groves Learning Organization offers tutoring at the Marshall School in Duluth. Meghan Miller, Director of Learning Center Individualized Programs for Groves, said it’s important to...
Duluth Public Schools prepares for the new year with excitement
As the 2024-25 school year draws near, faculty and staff in Duluth Public Schools are working hard to promote success for every incoming student. “We’re so excited about this year’s school year. We have really high expectations for our staff and our students and our families. We have a lot of focus on literacy this year. We have focus on attendance, safety, and inclusion. Those are all things that are important to us this year,” said Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas.
A cruel twist of fate
CUMBERLAND, Wis. — Imagine that one minute, you are sitting in the stands, cheering on your 11-year-old daughter’s basketball team. The next, you are in a doctor’s office hearing the unthinkable — your daughter requires a heart transplant. That is the nightmare that Jamie and Tamala...
Wisconsin: DraftKings, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, reach agreement
DraftKings and Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians reached an agreement which grants the operator market access to begin retail sportsbook operations at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. The agreement, pending licensure and regulatory approvals, begins August 28. Story continues...
Erosion impacting private cemetery in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Erosion along Lake Superior’s shore is unearthing human remains at a private Duluth cemetery. The erosion is occurring on the edge of the Scandia Cemetery, right next to Glensheen Mansion off London Road. A fence is now blocking off the area and St....
Changes on 3rd St; opens new pathways
Your local commutes around Duluth may have just improved, as the reconditioning project on 3rd street has hit its next stage. This next stage is allowing most avenues to reopen on Monday, August 26th. The left lane on 3rd St. will remain close as the one way from East to Westy will remain open. The left lane of 3rd Street will remain closed between 12th Avenue E and Mesaba Avenue with traffic using the right lane while final utility work is completed.
Eau Claire Man Charged In Sawyer County With Child Enticement; Providing Drugs To Minor
SAWYER COUNTY (DrydenWire) - Criminal charges are proceeding in Sawyer County Circuit Court against 42-year-old Jake Otten, of Eau Claire, WI, for alleged child enticement of a juvenile under the age of 17, providing controlled substances to the juvenile, and exposing himself to the juvenile. The crimes allegedly occurred in 2020 and 2021. Otten is subject to a $25,000 signature bond prohibiting him from having contact with the victim.
Teeb Con Takes Over The DECC
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC hosted a magical event this weekend. Teeb Con, is a convention that brought magic and whimsy to the Northland. Vendors, cosplayers, and artists got to enjoy everything from trading cards to table-top gaming. This event was a special one for the Northland being the first pop-culture expo catering to the geeks and nerds of the community.
Coffee Conversation: Inspirational Speaker Brian Alementi Shares His Passion
DULUTH, Minn. — Inspirational Keynote Speaker and the founder of Alementi Elevates, Brian Alementi, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Monday to talk about his career journey and motivational practice. With over thirty years of public speaking experience, Brian is a certified Master Trainer and an award-winning leader....
Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting on East Third Street in Duluth, Police Seek Witnesses
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Duluth Police were dispatched to the scene of a shooting incident in the city's East Third Street area. The call, which came in around 2:15 a.m., led officers to a chaotic scene where two individuals had been shot, according to a recent press release.
Duluth Police Investigate Shooting Incident on Woodland Avenue, No Injuries Reported
Residents of the 600 block of Woodland Avenue in Duluth experienced a disturbance on Sunday afternoon as local police were called to the scene of a shooting. According to the official report from the Duluth Police Department, the incident, which took place at around 1:00 p.m. on August 25, resulted in no injuries despite the discovery of casings in the area.
Mermaids from Wisconsin cross the English Channel
They did it. Four middle-aged women from northern Wisconsin have become the first relay team from the Badger state to swim across the English Channel. Their goal was just to finish. That’s not easy, but not only did they do that, the WisconSwim Mermaids beat the average time of about 13 hours by roughly 90 minutes. ...
CSS football ready to flip the script thanks to veteran leadership
The College of Saint Scholastica football team started their 2023 campaign with a 2-2 record, with a whole lot of season in front of them. However, six straight losses had them looking forward to this year, which is finally here, and these Saints are ready to go, especially the upperclassmen.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Overnight into Tuesday For the Sioux Empire
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of southeast South Dakota and parts of Iowa and Minnesota. The Watch is in effect until 6:00 AM Tuesday (August 27, 2024). Sioux Falls, Brookings, Mitchell, Huron, Yankton, and Vermillion are included in the Watch area. A Watch...
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