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Fantastic Tool to View the Colors Up North

09/25/2018 04:14 PM

Lutsen Mountains has a new camera that will allow fall color enthusiast to see all the beautiful changes happening along the North Shore.

The Minnesota DNR says the state's wolf population remains stable.

DNR Survey Shows Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Stable

Major Changes Coming to 35th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Officials Prepare to Relocate Wolves to Isle Royale

United Way Encourages Folks To Partake In Community Giving Campaign

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Special Report: A Little Place Up the Shore

The final stop on the Lundie and Vacation Home Tour is almost 70 years old.

Tour's Final Stop an Original Lundie Home

This home is a new addition to the Lundie and Vacation Home Tour.

Elegant New Home Adds to Lundie and Vacation Home Tour

The Vatten Hus cottage is on land that has a rich history.

Vatten Hus Cottage Holds Rich History and Unique Story

The Search for Sheila St. Clair Continues After Three Years

US Man Charged after Failing to Stop at Pigeon River

Ontario Police Arrest Man who Failed to Stop at Pigeon River

4H Member's Tiny House Wins Honors at Lake County Fair

The Lake County Fair kicked off in Two Harbors today, with festivities going through Sunday.�

Fire Destroys Cabin in Cook County

Fire destroyed a cabin and bunkhouse along the Lake Superior shoreline in Cook County on Tuesday evening.

Ontario to Allow Pot Sales in Private Stores Next Year

Canada's most populous province says it will allow the sale of cannabis in private retail stores next April and the online sale of pot this fall.

Ontario says it will allow some private retailers to sell marijuana beginning next year.

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Cook County Gives 2019 Budget Process a Transparency Theme

Cook County officials began their 2019 budget process with a theme of transparency. After a 17.5 percent increase in 2018, they want to make sure citizens are involved and informed next year.

3 Airlifted from Isle Royale

The U.S. Coast Guard airlifted a group of three hikers from Isle Royale on Monday evening after a medical emergency.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter airlifted three people off Isle Royale late Monday.

Iron Ore Shipments 7 Pct. Ahead of Last July

The Lake Carriers' Association says shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes were seven percent higher this July than one year earlier.

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes were higher in July 2018 than they were one year earlier.

Ontario Scraps 'Basic Income' Experiment in Thunder Bay, 2 Other Cities

Ontario's new conservative government is ending an unusual experiment in which a basic minimum income was provided 4,000 people in three communities, including Thunder Bay.

A basic income pilot program in Thunder Bay and two other Ontario cities has ended.

The fire danger in Cloquet on Monday was listed as low, but was upgraded to moderate on Tuesday.

DNR: Lack of Rain Presents Fire Danger Risk Throughout the Northland

Two Harbors Preps for Second Phase of Hwy 61 Construction

A woman died after her vehicle went over a ledge on the right side of this driveway near Lake Superior.

Woman Dead after Being Pinned By Vehicle in Cook Co.

Gooseberry Falls State Park has been stunning on-lookers since 1937. The National Park continues to attract first-time visitors, and bring others back again and again. Find out what's new at the Falls, and why the Park's popularity seems to continue to grow.

Gotta Be Gooseberry: Why More and More People are Visiting

Portion of the Lake Superior Circle Tour

Lake Superior Circle Tour Highway Reopens after Brief Closure

Highway 61 road work will extend into Two Habors beginning in late July.

Hwy 61 Work Done near Gooseberry, Continues in Two Harbors Area

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will treat 73,500 acres in the Split Rock/Beaver Bay area to slow the spread of a gypsy moth infestation.

Split Rock/Beaver Bay Area to get Moth Infestation Treatment

This summer the Coast Guard will conduct operations to stop illegal passenger vessel operators in Northern Minnesota and Western Lake Superior waters.

Enforcement Increased On Boat Operators Illegally Taking Passengers For Hire

People in Minnesota are buying fewer fishing licenses.

Minnesota Fishing-Licenses Sales Drop To New Low

One person was taken to a hospital after an RV crashed onto a North Shore river embankment on Thursday.

RV Overturns on North Shore River Embankment

Grand Portage Lodge and Casino is celebrating the end of an extensive renovation.

Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Holds Grand Opening Weekend

The body of a Minneapolis man was found Tuesday afternoon on Sawbill Lake in the BWCA.

Man Dead After Canoe Capsizes in BWCA

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Officials Learn 'Prevention and Preparation' from Husky Refinery Fire Incident

Officials talked about the Husky Oil Refinery incident at the Northern Regional Safety Day in Duluth saying they learned that a good response starts with "prevention and preparation."

St. Louis County 2019 Property Taxes Could be Decreased

The St. Louis County Board met in Wuori Township.

State Report: Youth Facility Not Responsible for Alleged Sexual Abuse

A state report says Mark David Painter, no the facility he worked for, is responsible for alleged sexual abuse of five teens.

Duluth Council Tables Purchase of Protective Gear

Examples of PPE sit on a table during a public hearing in March.

Community, DFL Elected Officials Hold Rally Supporting Sexual Assault Victims

Community members and DFL elected officials held a rally on Monday in Duluth to show support for victims of sexual assault. The rally was held in response to sexual misconduct allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Major Changes Coming to 35th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Officials have confirmed that the race will be shortened to 300 miles which is down from about 370 miles and that the mandatory team requirement number which has been lowered.

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St. Louis County 2019 Property Taxes Could be Decreased

With the St. Louis County Board's unanimous approval, property owners could see a decrease on their property tax bill in 2019.

Shelter Drill Keeps Responders Ready for Emergencies

Cots are set up during the drill at the Miners Memorial Building.

DNR Survey Shows Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Stable

Target Car Seat Trade-In Program Final Days

Target is holding their Trade-In Car Seat event through Saturday

United Way Encourages Folks To Partake In Community Giving Campaign

Virginia Community Celebrates Grand Opening of New Bridge View Park

A grand opening of a new park in Virginia was hosted Saturday.

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