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New Addiction Recovery House Opens Its Doors
SUPERIOR, Wi. — Life is full of ups and downs. And for some people, all they need is a push in the right direction. Especially while living in a comfortable, cozy, home-like environment. That is what Emily Mack is looking to achieve. “Obviously, I see a lot of clients...
101-year-old WWII Veteran Accepts Diploma after Eight Decades
(Northern News Now) -- High School graduation marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of new opportunities, but for one Denfeld High graduate, walking to accept his diploma carries even more meaning after more than eight decades. “Let’s see, this zips all the way down, there, golly gee,”...
Duluth nurses push to unionize
Nurses working at the third street clinic, and the patient flow hospital announced their push to unionize at a press conference at the Duluth Labor Temple Monday June 10th. Nurses at the First Street clinic, Second Street clinic, Miller Hill Surgery Center and Solvay Hospice House have already organized unions with the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Superior Figure Skater Qualifies For Nationals
DULUTH, Minn. — Next month, a Northland figure skater is competing amongst the best in the states in the 2024 Excel National Festival in Norwood, Mass. Natalie Warren is only a junior at Superior High School. This past year Warren has qualified for the invite-only national Excel Skating Series. The Excel Skating Series is a prestigious figure skating competition that highlights natural strengths and talents of figure skaters on the ice.
Duluth Police 'Get Hooked on Fishing' Program Receives $8,000 Donation from Pulkrabek Foundation
The Duluth Police Department is getting a financial boost for its 'Get Hooked on Fishing' program that aims to foster better community relations through recreational engagement. The Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation is donating $8,000 to support the cause, ensuring that the department can continue its mission of taking local youth out on area lakes for fishing excursions every summer Tuesday.
Zenith City Horror Drag Queens preview Trans Joy Fest
Trans Joy Fest returns to Duluth for the third year this time taking place at Park Point Recreational area on Sunday, June 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It’s one of many events taking place around the Northland for LGBTQ+ Pride month, which takes place during the month of June.
Duluth Settles With Victim Of Officer-Involved Shooting For $600,000
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth has awarded a $600,000 civil suit settlement to a man who was shot by a police officer in 2020. Officer Tyler Leibfried was responding to a domestic assault call at a downtown apartment building when he mistakenly thought he heard two gunshots, according to court documents.
Jill Biden to visit Duluth and Green Bay
DULUTH, Minn. — First lady Jill Biden is kicking off her husband's outreach effort targeting older voters, a strategy that will blend rallies and phone banks with social events like bingo nights and pickleball games. While President Joe Biden is in Italy attending the Group of Seven Summit, the...
Temperatures increasing with the threat for severe weather Wednesday
MONDAY AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear skies persist into the evening with increasing clouds overnight. Lows will be in the 40s for most locations with winds out of the SE at 5-10 MPH. Rain moves into western portions of our region early Tuesday. TUESDAY: A front will bring rain from west to...
GMN Sketch: Christopher
Each morning, Good Morning Northland likes to showcase the artistic talents of our young viewers, with the GMN Weather Sketch. Good Morning Northland would like you to send in your Weather Sketch. Draw a picture and send it to:. WDIO-TV WEATHER SKETCH. P.O. Box 16897. Duluth, MN 55816-0897. Join the...
Crank & Dasher opening second location on Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A local ice cream shop is opening another location in Duluth. Crank & Dasher, a Duluth ice cream shop known for its fresh, farm-sourced ingredients and creative flavors, is opening a second location on Superior Street next to Amity Coffee. “We are incredibly excited...
Tischer Creek Trail closed until further notice due to fallen tree
City of Duluth officials want the public to know that the Tischer Creek Hiking Trail in Congdon Park will be closed until further notice, effective immediately. According to a release from the Duluth Parks and Recreation Department, a bridge on the trail received significant damage due to a fallen tree. A city engineer will be doing a structural analysis of the bridge. No word on how long the assessment will take or when the trail will reopen.
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