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01/25/2025

AICHO's second annual Zaagi'iwidin, or love-themed market returns to the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center. The pop-up vendor event kicks off from 11am through 3pm today.

AICHO's second annual Zaagi’iwidin, their love-themed market, returns to the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center on January 25th.

01/25/2025

UMD men's hockey nabs Another upset knocking off No. 5 Denver 4-3! This is their fourth win over a ranked team in five games.

The University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team defeated No. 5 University of Denver 4-3 at AMSOIL Arena.

01/25/2025

UPDATE: Woman in custody pending arson charge after Aurora fire.

Woman facing pending arson charge after a fire at the Irongate Apartments and Townhomes in Aurora on Friday afternoon.

01/25/2025

Crews were able to contain a blaze at the Irongate Apartments and Townhomes in Aurora on Friday afternoon.

A fire broke out in Aurora on Friday.

01/24/2025

You're welcome to watch more than 600 students compete next Saturday.

For the 64th time, high school students will compete at Denfeld with their public speaking skills.

01/24/2025

BREAKING: The Minnesota Supreme Court has made a ruling in a much-discussed quorum dispute that determines the balance of power in the House of Representatives.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Democrats in House quorum dispute.

01/24/2025

SLICK ROADS: Snow covered roads are making for some slick travel around parts of the Northland. The biggest problems over the next few hours will be any community north of HWY 2 in Minnesota. Check out the road conditions before you head out at https://www.wdio.com/traffic-and-road-conditions/

01/24/2025

HAPPENING SOON: The Lake Superior Ice Festival will kick off tonight at 5 pm. Free, family-friendly activities include a snow slide, Learn to Play Kubb, and an ice carousel.

The Lake Superior Ice Festival will be at Barker's Island from five to eight pm on Friday and Saturday. There will be a snow slide, an ice carousel, and other free activities.

01/24/2025

Thankfully, no animals or staff were hurt during a water main break on Wednesday.

The Lake Superior Zoo is back open after a water main break. With subzero temps overnight Wednesday, two pipes broke Water flooded through the ceiling to the zoo’s main office, lower level, and storage area. The zoo is thankful no animals or staff were harmed in the incident. The zoo team worked a...

01/24/2025

Target joins Walmart and other American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Discount store chain Target says it’s joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. DEI policies have come under attack from conservative activists and, as of this week, the White House. Target said Frid...

01/24/2025

Gov. Tim Walz announced that a crew of Minnesota wildland firefighters have been sent to Southern California to help fight the ongoing wildfires

Gov. Tim Walz announced that a crew of Minnesota wildland firefighters have been sent to Southern California to help fight the ongoing wildfires.

01/24/2025

Looking to the future of health care, Essentia Health and the University of Minnesota want to work together. They propose forming a new non-profit health care organization.

Essentia Health and the University of Minnesota are looking to form a new non-profit health care organization, which could mean $1 billion dollars in investment.

01/24/2025

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 vehicles due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

01/24/2025

GONE ICE FISHIN: Check out this 31-inch northern caught by Coeltan from Duluth, definitely worth the 15-minute fight!

Recent photos for January 23rd are from Scott Herrick, Clayton Heikkila, Mort, Coeltan, Dora, and Blake.

01/24/2025

FRIDAY FLAKES: Light snow will begin mid morning and continue overnight as the flurries wrap up on Saturday. Many in the region can expect an additional 1-2 inches of light fluffy snow or 3 - 4 inches across portions of the Borderlands and the North Shore.
Be prepared for snowy and slick roads on your way home today.

01/24/2025

Boreal and Great Gray Owls have been spotted in various locations in northeast Minnesota, including Sax-Zim Bog, Duluth, and the North Shore. Unfortunately, there have also been around 14 owls admitted to Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation since the start of the year. All but one had car-related injuries.

According to experts, the Duluth area is experiencing the largest owl irruption in almost 20 years.

01/24/2025

Hockey Day Minnesota will feature a Hibbing/Chisholm boys battle with Eden Prairie Saturday morning at Valley Fair.

Hockey Day Minnesota's headline day is Saturday when the Hibbing/Chisholm boys battle Eden Prairie outside at Valley Fair.

01/24/2025

Attention all athletes! Elite Sports and Collectibles, will be a new indoor space for local teams and sports aficionados in the Twin Ports.

Elite Sports and Collectibles is a new indoor space for young athletes in the Twin Ports that will offer a place to train sports teams.