DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Employees at Midwest Communications in Duluth participated in the Salvation Army's Media Ring Off during the week before Christmas. Midwest was competing with four other media outlets to see who could raise the most money while bell ringing at the Salvation Army's Red Kettles. The volunteers from th...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - A study commissioned by the University of Minnesota Extension and the Northeastern ATV Joint Powers Board revealed a significant economic impact by ATV riders in the region. According to the study, ATV riders contribute an estimated 36.1 million dollars in economic activity to St. Louis, Lake and Ko...

DULUTH, MN (Northern News Now) - On Tuesday, federal lawmakers announced that the City of Duluth is receiving $11 million to help repair the historic Aerial Lift Bridge. The grant, provided through U-S Department of Transportation's RAISE program, will rehabilitate the Duluth landmark. Improvements will include replaci...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The St. Louis County Board has chosen First District Commissioner Annie Harala to be Board Chair in 2025. Harala, who joined the Board in 2023, is the first woman to serve as Chair in 20 years and replaces last year's Chair Keith Nelson. 7th District Commissioner Mike Jugovich was named as Vice Chai...

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI (KDAL) - On Monday, the U-S Coast Guard began ice breaking in harbors around the Great Lakes to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic. Called "Operation Taconite", the cutter Mackinaw is assigned to manage the ice breaking needs in the western Lake Superior are...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The City of Duluth has reached a tentative agreement with the AFSCME Local 66 bargaining unit. The union represents nearly 500 city employees. The bargaining process began in July and a mediation session on Monday lasted over 12 hours. The agreement, which still needs approval from union members, wi...

RICE LAKE, MN (KDAL) - A fire Saturday at a residence in the 4200 block of the Schultz Road in Rice Lake left the homeowner with possible smoke inhalation and burns to his hands. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says crews from Rice Lake, Canosia, Lakewood and Minnesota Air National Guard Fire Departments responde...