News Archive

SMDC to Change Name to Essentia Health

Spokesperson, Kim Kaiser, has confirmed that SMDC will change its name to Essentia Health. 

Hostage Situation in Maryland

Police in Maryland say a gunman has entered the Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver Springs and has taken at least one person hostage.

Wisconsin's E-Cycling Law Takes Effect

Starting Wednesday, September 1st, certain electronics can't be thrown away with your regular garbage.

K2 Ban Meets Some Opposition

The ordinance passed by the Duluth City Council Monday night to ban K2 and other synthetic substances is being met with some opposition. 

Duluth Central High School Open House

2010 2011 school Duluth Transition Central High Denfeld renovation open house project classesThe start of the 2010-2011 school year in Duluth means students transitioning to Central High School while Denfeld goes through a major renovation project.

Pres. Calls For End of Combat in Iraq

President Barack Obama told the nation in a Oval Office address Tuesday that the U.S. is officially ending its combat role in Iraq.

K2 Ban Meets Some Opposition

The ordinance passed by the Duluth City Council Monday night to ban K2 and other synthetic substances is being met with some opposition. 

Duluth Central High School Open House

2010 2011 school Duluth Transition Central High Denfeld renovation open house project classesThe start of the 2010-2011 school year in Duluth means students transitioning to Central High School while Denfeld goes through a major renovation project.

Pres. Calls For End of Combat in Iraq

President Barack Obama told the nation in a Oval Office address Tuesday that the U.S. is officially ending its combat role in Iraq.

Superior Could Follow K2 Ban

Superior's City Council and Police Chief have now called for a ban on the imitation marijuana incense.

Lung Health Screening Meeting in Silver Bay

More lung health screenings are going to begin on September 20th, in Silver Bay.

Portion of I-35 to Close Tonight

A small section of northbound I-35 in Duluth will be closed for a few hours overnight.  According to Mn/DOT, traffic will be detoured off the freeway from 40th Avenue West to 21st Avenue West.

St. Luke's Nurses Back to Negotiations

Registered nurses at St. Luke's Hospital are trying again to negotiate a contract.  The nurses' union and St. Luke's negotiators are meeting today (Tuesday) at an undisclosed location. 

10th Anniversary of Death of State Trooper Ted Foss

The State Patrol said Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Trooper Ted Foss, for whom the "Move Over Law" is named after.

Update: Power Restored after State Fair Accident

Power has been restored after an accident near the Minnesota State Fair injured two people at the fairgrounds.  

Governor's Poll

According to a new poll, the race for Minnesota's next governor is likely going to be close.