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Duluth man charged for early morning stabbing
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth man accused of stabbing another early Tuesday morning has been charged. Jake Pyrlik, 30, of Duluth was charged with first and second-degree assault. According to the criminal complaint, on Tuesday at around 3:45 a.m., the Duluth Police Department responded outside the Sheraton...
A chamber of delights: From ‘Angry Mozart’ to students paired with pros
The Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra could be called a little sibling of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra: They’re related, in that they share many of the same players. The chamber ensemble is smaller, with a decidedly abbreviated season; three weeks as opposed to 10 months. But the chamber orchestra...
Ex-Superior Police Officer Sentenced For Double-Fatal Drunken Crash
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It was an emotional day in court Wednesday as a Douglas County judge handed down his sentence against a former Superior police officer who killed a father and newborn son in a drunken hit-and-run in 2022. Judge George Glonik sentenced Gregory Swanson, 44, to 5 years...
Henry Winkler Stops At Wisconsin Café For Breakfast
What a guy! Henry Winkler was in Wisconsin with “Happy Days” co-stars Anson Williams and Donny Most last week and made a stop for breakfast at a local café. This isn't the first time Henry Winkler has come to the Illinois and Wisconsin regions. A while back, he was in Illinois for a Conference he was speaking at, grabbed a drink at a local coffee shop, then went to a Children's Museum before heading home.
Two Former Duluth Huskies Selected on 3rd & Final Day of MLB Draft
DULUTH, Minn.- It was the 3rd and final day of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. Plenty of former and current Huskies were still on the board. And two, wouldn’t have to wait long to hear their name called. First off the board was pitcher Mason Burns. Burns was selected...
Arrowhead Transit Expands Services Into Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. – The largest rural public transportation provide just expanded their service, targeting more in the Hibbing area. Arrowhead Transit is a vital lifeline for many people who live in the iron range and across northeastern Minnesota. Previously the city of Hibbing has had their own transportation service, but have slowed down and decreased services in recent years.
With Cobb Cook Park off the table, Hibbing selects new housing site
HIBBING — The Hibbing City Council approved a purchase agreement with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Hibbing at its Wednesday, July 10, Council meeting. The move was anticipated after positive discussions at the previous Council meeting. The purchase agreement with the HRA is for a 5-acre parcel directly...
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
Ella Knakmuhs wins state VFW singing award for top rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The Westbrook VFW Auxiliary Post 5098 recently announced that Ella Knakmuhs has been awarded first place in the Minnesota high school division of the “Get excited for the Red, White, and Blue” VFW contest for her performance of the American national anthem. VFW don and Westbrook mayor Digger...
Three Men Sentenced for Trafficking Guns on Snapchat in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Three men have been sentenced for trafficking machine guns on Snapchat. According to court documents, in March of 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group. Members 19-year-old Rafael Wesley, 22-year-old Kyrees Johnson, and 21-year-old Avont Drayton used the group to facilitate the trafficking of machine...
Minnesota weather: Another bright and comfortably warm Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Another beautiful and comfortable day is in store for Thursday. Enjoy the pleasant afternoon sunshine and the occasional white puffy cloud passing by. The Twin Cities daytime high is 78 degrees. Overnight temperatures dip into the 50s for much of Minnesota with pocket 60s closer to the metro.
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