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Duluth Heights Community Center Wins New Outdoor Ice Rink

02/16/2020 11:18 PM

The Duluth Heights Community Center is going to be getting a new outdoor ice rink after finishing in the top two of an online contest between seven other finalists.

Sen. Baldwin Supports Student Debt Relief Resolution

Iron Range Teens Recognized for Spreading Kindness

Dog, Puppies Doing Well After Found Alone in Snowdrift

Hundreds Jump into Superior Bay for Duluth's Polar Plunge

Pearl Harbor Veteran Celebrates A Century Of Life

Winter Barbecue Raises Money for Disabled American Veterans

Tuesday: Revamped Effort In Duluth's Drug Fight

Agencies in Duluth are continuing the fight against drug and alcohol addiction. There are now revamped efforts aimed at rehabilitation, rather than jail time for drug offenders.

Two Injured in Snowmobile Crash Near Orr

The crash occurred near Highway 53 and Forest Road 614.

Crazy or What?! Why Hundreds Will Jump Into Frigid Superior Bay Saturday

Parts of Hibbing Temporarily Lose Power During Record Cold

More than 5,000 homes and businesses in Hibbing temporarily lost power Thursday night, on one of the coldest nights of the season.

World & National

Trucker Accused of Trying to Lure Arizona Teen to Michigan

Authorities say a long-haul trucker has been arrested for allegedly trying to lure a teenage girl from Arizona to Michigan to have a sexual relationship with him.

China Sees Big Drop in New Virus Cases; France Reports Death

China has reported 143 new virus deaths and a decline in new cases.

Mainland China's total fatalities rose to 1,523 and confirmed cases to 66,492.

Ivanka Trump in Abu Dhabi Ahead of Women's Conference

Ivanka Trump met with women entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates to meet Abu Dhabi's crown prince.

Trump met with women business leaders at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

U.S. to Fly Home Americans Stuck on Quarantined Ship in Japan

Americans aboard a quarantined ship will be flown back home on a chartered flight Sunday, but that they will face another two-week quarantine.

After arriving in the U.S., all will need to go through another two weeks of quarantine.

A video made by 8th graders in Virginia focuses on how mining makes a difference in our lives. The two won a $1000 prize for their efforts, and some of the money went to 600 packages of ramen to help feed the hungry.

DNR, PolyMet Appeal Denial of Mine Permits

The Minnesota DNR has joined PolyMet in asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision on mine permits. The DNR says the appeals court's decision could affect future mining proposals.

PolyMet has filed an appeal with the Minnesota Supreme Court, regarding a decision about their permits.

PolyMet Files Appeal with Minnesota Supreme Court

PolyMet has filed a petition with the Minnesota Supreme Court, asking them to review a lower court's decision that sent permits back to the DNR.

WDIO Sports

Team LeBron Wins All-Star Game 157-155 in Revamped Format

Anthony Davis made a game-ending free throw to give Team LeBron a 157-155 win over Team Giannis in the revamped NBA All-Star Game.

UMD Tennis Completes NSIC Weekend Sweep, UWS Men Fall

The UMD women's tennis team defeated Southwest Minnesota State Sunday to complete their NSIC weekend sweep. The UWS men fell 5-4 to Concordia.

Natalie Cahill and Sophie Lynch won their doubles matches over SMSU in straight sets Sunday.

Garza Scores 24 points; No. 21 Iowa Beats Minnesota 58-55

Luka Garza scored 24 points and Ryan Kreiner added 10 points as No. 21 Iowa came back to beat Minnesota 58-55.

Former Hilltopper Peter Hansen Makes DI Baseball Debut

Former Duluth Marshall standout Peter Hansen made his Division I baseball debut Saturday for Bradley University.

Last summer Peter Hansen helped hit Duluth Marshall to a Class AA State Title at Target Field.

Good Morning Northland

Tech Bytes: Apple's next iPhone, Goodbye to HQ Trivia, and a new vacuum robot

Celebrate Valentine's Day Swing Dancing at UWS

Animal Allies: Patch Adams

Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance Putting on Movie Night

Exotic Animals at the Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, and RV Show

A Night of Great Drinks for Great Causes

Sharing Their RVing Story at Duluth's Sports Show

One man was killed in a snowmobile accident on the Arrowhead trail.

Fatal Snowmobile Accident on Arrowhead Trail

Superior Man Injured Trying to Put Out House Fire

Art Prepared for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women March

1st National Bank of Buhl and Mt. Iron Celebrating 100 Years

Zunker, Dale Discuss Plans for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

Duluth Police Discuss Safety After Attempted Abduction

Reps. Olson, Layman Discuss Public Infrastructure Projects, Marijuana Legalization, Access to Insulin

Health

Wisconsin Records 2nd Child Death of Flu Season

Wisconsin has recorded its second child death of the flu season. Health officials say the child who died from flu is from southern Wisconsin.

Consumer

US Brings New Charges Against Chinese Tech Giant Huawei

The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and two of its U.S. subsidiaries. Huawei is the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer.

Entertainment

Crazy or What?! Why Hundreds Will Jump Into Frigid Superior Bay Saturday

Saturday is one of the Northland's most popular winter events. Several hundred people will be participating in the 19th annual Duluth polar plunge.

Duluth Police Increase Patrols after Reported Abduction Attempt

The Duluth Police Department says it has increased patrols after a reported possible abduction attempt in the Lakeside neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. A family reported that a man wearing a mask asked a child to get into his vehicle.

Superior Firefighters Sworn In, Promoted and Honored

Superior firefighters were sworn in, promoted and honored at a ceremony Thursday afternoon. Six new firefighters were added to the department, and six others received promotions.

Firefighters take an oath Thursday afternoon.

Iron Range Hockey Legend to Help Celebrate Greatest Day

John Mayasich is going to be the grand marshal in the parade during the Greatest Day Celebration in St. Paul. It will mark the 40th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice. At 86, the Iron Range hockey icon still supports the sport he excelled at.

John Mayasich is going to be the grand marshal at an upcoming event celebrating hockey.

Superior Fire Department Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Saving CPR

The Superior Middle School welcomed Superior firefighters to their health classes Wednesday for life-saving CPR and AED training.

The training was provided in students' health classes.

Politics

Church and Tiffany Share Plans for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

Zunker, Dale Discuss Plans for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

Lawrence Dale and Tricia Zunker are running for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district.

Michigan Official: Election Day Should be a Worker Holiday

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging businesses to give their workers the day off on Election Day by making it a company holiday.

Outdoor

New Signs Helping Snowmobilers in Itasca County

The Itasca Driftskippers are proud of new signs on their trails to help people find their way.

Apostle Island Sled Dog Race Celebrates 25th Year

Throughout the two days, hundreds came out to see the five races that took place.

Elk Found Dead from Eating Corn in Northern Wisconsin

The elk that died was among a group moved from Kentucky last spring.

Infected Deer Traced to Pine County Farm

Artists in Residence Sought for Porcupine Mountains

A winter photo shows the spectacular beauty of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Lake Superior Declines Less than Normal, Remains Near Record High

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