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Birthday parade for Ruth Roberts in Two Harbors.

Two Harbors turns out for Ruth Roberts' birthday parade

05/29/2020 05:45 PM

It seemed like the whole town of Two Harbors drove by Ruth Roberts' home on Friday, to wish the 103-year-old a Happy Birthday.

Isle Royale National Park delaying season open

Long lines at Minnesota DVS exam stations as they reopen for customers

Canadian border closure extended until June 21

Canada and the U.S. working on extending border closure

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

Lake County Historical Society Hosting Virtual Concert

The Lake County Historical Society is hosting a virtual concert to help kick off fundraising.

Minnehaha Elementary holds parade for students & teachers

Teachers, students, and more of the Two Harbors community joined together in a parade Monday to maintain their classroom connections after not being in class for nearly two months.

Water Emergency on Lake Superior

Authorities rescue boat occupants on Lake Superior

Virtual concert raises money for burned down Grand Marais businesses

A virtual concert held on Facebook Live raised money for the three family owned businesses that burned down in the Grand Marais fire on April 13th.

St. Croix Hospice spreads goodwill with food

We have seen numerous acts of kindness across the Northland during this COVID-19 pandemic, and St. Croix Hospice in Duluth and Hermantown are giving back to our communities.

St. Croix Hospice purchased lunches from the New Scenic Cafe for the staff at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation, Waterview Shores, and Golden Oaks.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

Minnesota Press Conference: COVID-19 Stay at home order

Gov. Tim Walz announced a "stay at home" order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Watch the full press conference here.

US-Canada border expected to close Friday night

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada-U.S. border likely will be closed to all non-essential travel in both directions on Friday night. He says it will take "weeks to months" for social-distancing measures in his country to be lifted.

Essentia Health, St. Luke's offering coronavirus testing

St. Luke's and Essentia Health in Duluth say they are doing Coronavirus testing but have a very strict screening process since the supply of testing is limited.

Skier, Snowmobiler Die in Separate Cook Co. Incidents

The Cook County Sheriff's Office says a snowmobiler and a skier died in separate incidents over the weekend. 60-year-old David McCarthy of Onalaska, Wis., died while skiing near Pincushion Mountain, while 63-year-old Lisa Schmitz of Mankato died after a snowmobile crash on the North Shore State Trail.

Spring Hours Begin at Split Rock Lighthouse

Minnesota's legislative auditor says the safety of inmates and staff at the state's prisons has suffered due to chronic shortages of correctional officers.

Minnesota Prison Safety Suffers Due to Guard Shortage

A skier�died at Lutsen Mountains Wednesday.�

Authorities Identify Skier Who Died at Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort

State and Local Leaders Discuss Efforts to Address Affordable Housing in Minnesota

Carving a Path Towards Justice: Trafficking Survivor and Activists Speak on MMIW Crisis

The Sleeping Giant is seen from Hillcrest Park in Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay Named Tree City of the World

Thunder Bay Changing Lead Strategy, Distributes Water Filters

Thunder Bay Man Accused of Driving Double Speed Limit

Ryan Redington won his second John Beargrease sled dog marathon coming in Tuesday evening around 4:35 pm.

Redington Becomes Two-Time Beargrease Champion

The top four finishers among the Beargrease 120 was an all-female sweep.

Female-led Teams Dominate Beargrease 120

The Two Harbors Police Department says a 14-year-old is in custody following a stabbing in Two Harbors�on Sunday afternoon.�

14-Year-Old Arrested Following Stabbing in Two Harbors

Learn to be a train conductor with a fun program at the Depot.

Learn to Work on the North Shore Scenic Railroad

Twin Ports Community News

Guidelines for restaurants & bars to re-open for outdoor dining

Restaurants and bars will be able to re-open for outdoor dining June 1st with COVID-19 preparedness plans in place.

Authorities respond to ATV accident in Chisholm

Protesters confront police on W. Superior Street

Multiple law enforcement agencies were on scene�overnight Saturday�near�the intersection of West Superior Street and 28th Avenue West,�as protesters were seen confronting police.

Northland Target stores open despite announcement

Seniors from Esko High School graduate in unique ceremony

Duluth leaders react to situation in Minneapolis

Northern MN Community News

Grand Rapids Tall Timber Days canceled due to COVID-19

The 40th annual Tall Timber Days Festival in Grand Rapids, which was scheduled to held the first weekend in August, is canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long lines at Minnesota DVS exam stations as they reopen for customers

Canadian border closure extended until June 21

The U.S.-Canada border closure has been extended to June 21.

Mobilia Mania still going strong, pushing for more accessibility

Mobility Mania pushes for more accessibility in Itasca County.

Hibbing High School faculty, staff honor 2020 grads

Multiple Northland Fire Departments battle fire near Buhl

Multiple fire departments battled a fire Sunday afternoon�north of Buhl.

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