Superior embraces Halloween Spirit with Spooktacular Parade

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- Halloween is a week away, but the scares, frights, and candy that comes with the holiday is already taking over the City of Superior. On Saturday, the city's Spookactular Parade crawled down 21st Street. Many families lined the sidewalks in their costumes to watch the spooky floats cruise by.

148th Fighter Wing conducting night flying operations Oct. 26-29

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- The Minnesota National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing will be conducting night training operations in Duluth from October 26-29. In a post on Facebook, the Fighter Wing said it is part of their regularly scheduled training. If you live near the Duluth International Airport, you may hear...

Superior Nightmare 5K draws more than 800 runners for Halloween race

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- Hundreds of runners wore their Halloween costumes and ran a 5K for the 8th annual Superior Nightmare 5K. This year over 800 runners participated in the 5K. Proceeds from this event went towards the Young Athletes Foundation, which helps kids in the Twin Ports region get active and involved with sports. Since 1990, over $2.1 million has been raised for youth athletes between all of Grandma Marathon's racing events, like the Fitger's 5K and the Minnesota Mile.

Cabaret bar rebukes 'out of control' group who damaged its Halloween decorations

The western Wisconsin venue shared security footage of the group, which has racked up a million views.

A Great Lakes Tradition Returns: Split Rock Announces Edmund Fitzgerald Tribute

Planning to attend the 2026 Edmund Fitzgerald memorial? Find out when Split Rock Lighthouse opens, what tickets include and how to watch online.

Duluth’s Longest Detour Ends Tomorrow, With Closures For Mini-Roundabout In Spring

Good news for commuters in West Duluth! 40th Avenue West will reopen to traffic starting on Friday, October 23. The project to reconstruct 40th Avenue West started in August, and a detour sending traffic all the way over to Stebner Road has been a headache for many. 40th Avenue West connects to Haines Road, and it's one of the few major roadways connecting the top of the hill to West Duluth.

Zupancich and Hauschild to face a rematch at the polls this November

Incumbent Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) is facing Andrea Zupancich (R-Babbitt) for the Minnesota Senate District 3 seat in a rematch of the candidates’ 2022 contest. Hauschild eked out a win by just over 700 votes last election cycle, securing a 1.62% margin over Zupancich’s vote share. In separate interviews,...

Duluth tour for Women in Development

Women from both the Northland and the Twin Cities gathered in Duluth for a tour of businesses and organizations throughout the city.

Pancake breakfast benefit for Carlton County firefighter coming up on Sunday

A pancake breakfast benefit is coming up Sunday for a Carlton County firefighter who is battling leukemia.

'Our vote matters, especially now': Native voters share priorities ahead of midterm elections

Several state candidates met with Native and non-Native community members at the American Indian Community Housing Organization in Duluth on Tuesday and discussed their stances on housing. White Earth Nation citizen Babette Sandman, 72, attended the evening forum. She remembered a time when she may not have voted. “Voting has...

Lincoln Park businesses give kids an early start to Halloween

Around 20 businesses handed out candy for the annual business trick-or-treat in Lincoln Park Saturday afternoon.

Duluth council weighs support for 148th Fighter Wing jet upgrade

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth city councilors considered a resolution Thursday that would show support for the 148th Fighter Wing to receive new fighter jets. The resolution is non-binding, meaning it is symbolic and shows support or a lack of it. At issue is the possibility of the 148th upgrading from its fleet of F-16s to new F-35 Lightning jets.

Hermantown, Google reach decommissioning agreement ahead of data center vote

HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Ahead of a city council vote next Monday that could clear the way for Google to begin developing its data center in Hermantown, residents are learning more about what will happen when the data center is no longer needed. A Google representative speaking at...

Tiffany floats expansion of Superior refinery

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is encouraging the expansion of Wisconsin’s only oil refinery as a way to reduce reliance on the Middle East. But energy experts say that would have little effect on bringing down local gas prices. In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial board, Tiffany...

Duluth's Best Neighborhoods For Trick-Or-Treating In 2026

We've collected the top recommendations around Duluth to help you plan out your Halloween night this year!

$10.1 million contract awarded to clean up contaminated sediment in Superior Bay

$10.1 million contract awarded to clean up contaminated sediment in Superior Bay.

Brew at the Zoo offers adults-only Halloween event in Duluth

Brew at the Zoo offers adults-only Halloween event in Duluth.

Banning State Park to close for construction starting Nov. 9

Banning State Park to close for construction starting Nov. 9.

Increased Security for Campus Apartment Entry

All on-campus apartments recently upgraded to UCard access for exterior doors, switching from the older-school keyed entry system. “It’s always been in the plan,” said Ben Thompson, Associate Director for Housing Maintenance and Custodial Operations at UMD. The move follows the same process that happened to the residence halls three or four years ago. “The goal was to have it done before the academic year started, but [we] ran into a few snags,” said Thompson.

St. Louis County prepares for midterm elections