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Severe Storm Warning Issued for Northwest Minnesota: Prepare for Large Hail and Tornadoes
Thief River Falls, MN – Thunderstorms are developing in northwest Minnesota, with the potential for severe weather this evening. The National Weather Service Grand Forks reports that one or two storms may become severe, bringing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a brief tornado. According to the National Weather...
Smash Mouth performs at Mont du Lac for Bowfest
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The hit rock band Smash Mouth performed at Mont du Lac Resort in Superior Friday night for Bowfest. The 90′s band is best known for their hits ‘Walkin’ on the Sun’ and one of the Shrek movie franchise anthems, ‘All-Star.’
Duluth Huskies get revenge on Mud Puppies, come back to win game two 6-5
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth Huskies split their series with the Minnesota Mud Puppies on Friday night in comeback fashion, rallying for the 6-5 victory. The Huskies are now 2-1 on their season-long seven-game homestand and now sit atop the Great Plains East Division. Duluth raced out...
Local Kayaker Circumnavigates Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. — Cale Prosen began his journey around Lake Superior right on the shoreline near the lift bridge in Park Point. “It was a nice protected location where I knew I would be safe from the waves of Superior,” said Prosen. “Being in a nice protected bay such as this where there wouldn’t be five foot waves. And of course it’s a nice public landing for me to start and finish my journey.”
Testing friction of road material made with taconite tailings with technology called SCRIM
A bright orange truck made a few passes along Munger Shaw Road on Friday. It’s called SCRIM, and it’s a road survey machine that tests friction of pavement and surfaces. SCRIM stands for Sideway force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine. From the company WDM USA, the technology was developed...
Charity Cyclist ends 550 mile long journey in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Some 550 miles after departing from Iowa City, one cyclist arrived in the beautiful city of Duluth. However, it wasn’t just a bike through the States. For the past seven years, Iowa professor Barry Schreier has biked more than 3,500 miles for charity.
Superior first responders remind drivers to be safe after increase in fatal crashes
SUPERIOR, Wisc. (Northern News Now) -- A concerning number of fatal crashes in Douglas County have first responders reminding drivers to be smart before getting behind the wheel. “Since the beginning of the year, there’s been six crashes with eight deaths,” Douglas County Sheriff Matt said Izzard. Since...
Jake Downing Keeping Cool Head With Duluth Huskies
DULUTH, Minn.- As the only 2024 high school graduate on the Duluth Huskies’ roster, Jake Downing has done some on-the-fly adapting in the last month and a half. “Definitely a slow start, kind of just getting adjusted to everything,” says Downing, 18. “The faster pace of the game, the bigger guys, kind of learning as much as I can in a short span of time. And just making adjustments every single day.”
Prep Hockey: Summerfest Tournament Gets Underway
PROCTOR, Minn.- It may be the offseason, but local high school hockey teams returned to the ice for some friendly competition in day one of the Hockey Proctor Summerfest. After falling one win short of the Class A State Championship last season, the new-look Hermantown Hawks fell to Benilde-St. Margarets 4-2 on their home ice.
Top Plays of the Week: 7/26
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays came from both on the diamond and on the ice. At number three, Grand Rapids’ Kaden Sweeney charges the ball and makes the tough play over at first base. At number two, Duluth East’s Breck Burns finds himself all alone on the...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
Olympic gymnasts inspire local young athletes
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Names like Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Jordan Chiles are making gymnastics one of the most anticipated sports to watch this Olympic Games and serving as inspiration for local athletes. Twin Ports Gymnastics in Superior teaches kids as young as 3 years old to...
Grussendorf Celebrates Customer Application Day Saturday with Community Event
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Grussendorf nursery is hosting their annual customer appreciation day Saturday. Guests there can look forward to live bluegrass music, a free picnic, and discounted items from their store. “Come early and stay late. You know, just spend spend the whole entire day here it’s going to...
NCHC Announces New Playoff Format for 2027 Season
DULUTH, Minn.- With the addition of St. Thomas to the NCHC, the conference is changing their playoff format. Beginning in 2027, all 10 teams will make the conference tournament. The playoffs will take place over the course of three weekends and will happen at on-campus sites. A difference from year’s...
Northland’s Bloedel & Superior’s DeQuevedo Nominated for NCAA Women of the Year Award
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Two local student-athletes have founds themselves up for a prestigous award. Northland College’s Maddy Bloedel and UW-Superior’s Alexxa Dequevedo were each nominated for the NCAA Women of the Year award. Bloedel plays golf and hockey for the Lumberjills. While, Dequevedeo is on the UW-Superior Track and...
Good Nature Farm of Grand Marais recognized as a 2024 ‘U of M Farm Family’
Grand Marais, Minn. (7/8/2024) —The DeArruda Wharton family of Grand Marais has been named Cook County’s “2024 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. Good Nature Farm is an off-grid family farm located outside of Grand Marais. The farm began to take shape in 2003, when Nick Wharton and Kristin DeArruda started a family and a homestead, beginning with small family and market gardens and growing over time to include wholesale, market and a CSA. With a priority on ecological and organic agricultural principles, caring for the land, and feeding the local community, the farm has grown and changed over the years.
Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Starts “On the Go” Summer Program at Conifer
The Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji has been running their Summer Program for nearly twenty years… providing enrichment, activities, and lunches to kids throughout the summertime. Now, they have started a new “On-the-Go” program as well. If you ask a group of kids what their favorite...
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