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First Alert: Severe weather possible Saturday afternoon for parts of the Northland
THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon in eastern portions of our region including Ashland, Grand Marais, Ironwood, and Hurley. The main threat is between 3 PM to 6 PM, with wind gusts up to 60 MPH and large hail up to 1.5″ in diameter possible. From Duluth and points west thunderstorm activity is unlikely, and clearing happens region wide from west to east throughout the late afternoon and early evening.
Duluth’s ‘Substance Use Response Team’ Coordinator Talks Opioid Crisis
DULUTH, Minn. — Last year in Duluth, a record number of opioid-related overdoses were recorded. There were a total of 480 opioid-related overdoses, including 46 deaths. In 2013, there were 42 opioid-related overdoses and one death. Jessica Nickila, coordinator of the Duluth Police Department’s Substance Use Response Team (SURT),...
Undefeated Esko Has Eyes On State Title Repeat
ESKO, Minn.- After suffering only one loss in their 2023 state championship season, Esko’s baseball team may have gotten even better in 2024. With only two games left in the regular season, Esko is undefeated at 17-0. They’ve been especially hot in the month of May, scoring at least 10 or more runs in their last five games.
Fundraising walk held for Duluth girl after life-saving transplant
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Nearly 300 people took part in a fundraising walk in Duluth Saturday morning to help raise money for a young girl who’s recently received a new heart. Roya Snyder is a first-grader at Lester Park Elementary who recently returned home after a life-saving...
National Safe Boating Week begins
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - President Biden signed a proclamation Saturday declaring this as National Safe Boating Week 2024. It’s a tradition that goes back to the Eisenhower administration in the 1950s. National Safe Boating Week is geared towards getting boaters’ minds back on the rules of the...
Windy Final Day at the Duluth Airshow Didn’t Stop the Fun
DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday was the final day of the 15th Duluth Air and Aviation Expo. Crowds gathered with their eyes to the sky to catch a glimpse of this year’s performers. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great day to be an America and wave the flag,” said long-time announcer Rob Reider. “The 2024 Duluth Air and Aviation Expo…starts now!”
Garage Sale With No Price Tags–For a Good Cause
Who doesn’t like a garage sale? Especially if it’s for a good cause– and there are no price tags!. That’s the deal in Carlton at the Four Seasons Sports Complex. Tables are filled with toys, kitchen items, books– you name it. It’s put on and...
Poplar to Papua: Search continues for missing P-38 fighter plane
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It’s been almost two weeks since Justin Taylan and his Pacific Wrecks crew headed across the ocean in search of a Northland legend’s WWII fighter plane. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center spent the weekend at the Duluth Airshow with a...
Early Childhood Family Education celebrates 50 years in Minnesota
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Early Childhood Family Education in Minnesota. The mission of ECFE has always been to strengthen families. They provide programs supporting the healthy growth and development children. Jen Jaros, the Early Childhood Family Education Coordinator for Duluth Public Schools, says today is all about celebrating...
“My favorite type of jet to ever exist F-16″: Thousands gather for annual Duluth Airshow
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - People from all across the region and beyond flocked to Monaco Air Duluth for the Air Show Saturday for the Duluth Airshow. Spectators young and old like Shreynash Shinde watched the sky as the show began. “My favorite type of jet to ever exist...
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. celebrates 11th annual Festiversary
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Many people took to Michigan Street in Lincoln Park to celebrate a local business’s anniversary. The Bent Paddle Brewing Company held its annual “Festiversary” event from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday to celebrate its eleventh year in Duluth. Bent...
Fairchild Equipment celebrates grand opening in Cloquet with tours and lunch
Fairchild Equipment is excited to be in their new space in Cloquet. Thursday they hosted a grand opening with the chamber that included tours and lunch. The company is a materials handling distributor, and can help with parts and service as well as warehouse layout and design. Dan Clarkson, president...
UW-Superior holds graduation commencement at Wessman Arena
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - More than 400 hundred students earned their bachelor’s degrees, and close to 200 took home their master’s degrees. 46 undergraduates earned double majors and more than 200 were first-generation college students. UWS Alumni Diana Chi delivered this year’s keynote address after graduating...
Softball Recap: Lola Mold can't quite lead Rush City over Proctor
It was a good run, but Rush City unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 6-2 to the Proctor Rails. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Rush City couldn't push the score so high this time. Kendal Pillar spent...
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