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Residents remember the 2012 flood

06/20/2022 06:17 PM

As this week marks ten years since the historic 2012 flood, one homeowner recalls her experience.

10 years since 2012 flood

Traffic Advisory - Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Hwy 61 and Lake County Road 3 intersection to remain closed until June 20

Duo through-hiking Superior Hiking Trail for Wolf Ridge ELC

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

The L/B Cabin was part of the 14th Annual Lundie and Vacation Home Tour.

L/B Cabin Connects Owners With Nature

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

Elegant New Home Adds to Lundie and Vacation Home Tour

Gas prices cause a hassle for AEOA's Meals on Wheels program

With the Arrowhead average gas price range of $4.35 to $4.84, the organization is working on making volunteer deliveries sustainable.

Scuba diver was found dead in a suburban Minneapolis lake

Paramedics on shore attempted life-saving measures before the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Grand opening of The Sweetwater Co.

In a post-pandemic economic build-back, two Grand Marais women have launched a sweet new boutique to check out, The Sweetwater Co.

After the Greenwood Fire destroyed his cabin, property owner sets to rebuild

After a long winter of being closed-- fire officials have officially re-opened the affected areas. Rick Skoog, a property owner southeast of Lake McDougal, whose entire cabin was destroyed shared his plans for the land moving forward.

Ferns begin to sprout in the reopened area hit by the Greenwood fire.

Two Harbors City Council approves recall election for embattled Mayor

The Two Harbors City Council voted 6 to 1 in favor of holding a recall election of Mayor Chris Swanson. Swanson now has until the end of the month to resign or a recall election will be held in August.

Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson was the only one to vote against having a recall election for his position.

Individual stabbed Friday morning in Downtown Duluth

An individual was taken to a Duluth hospital after being reportedly stabbed by a Duluth resident early Friday morning.

Lightning strike disrupts Split Rock Lighthouse operations

A lightning strike near Split Rock light house forced a temporary closure of the visitor center.

Out of hibernation: tips to avoid bear encounters

Bears are starting to come out of hibernation, and some may enter populated areas in search of food.

North Shore waterfalls are roaring back in action

The long and wet spring has now set up the North Shore's waterfalls for an excellent flow season.

The strong force of the currents could even break off the giant slabs of ice and force them over the falls.

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Moose population holding steady, says DNR

Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson, center, is seen at a campaign event with Vice President Mike Pence.

Organizers say they have signatures to force Two Harbors recall election

Orange cones will be everywhere this summer.

MnDOT outlines 2022 road construction projects

Biologist Seth Moore is part of a team monitoring animals on the Grand Portage Reservation for COVID-19.

Scientists test Northland wildlife for COVID

Public invited to give input in Two Harbors Corridor Study

Mayor Swanson's term is supposed to end in 2025.

Two Harbors residents start petition to recall their mayor

Senator Tom Bakk is retiring after this session.

Senator Tom Bakk announces he is retiring

The mandatory mask mandate in public settings in Thunder Bay will be lifted on Monday, March 21.

Mask mandates to be lifted in Thunder Bay

Canada is dropping a requirement that vaccinated travelers crossing the border take a COVID-19 test.

Canadian border testing requirement to be relaxed April 1

The pub is open daily at 3pm with some weekends featuring live music.

Harbor Rails Pub is more than just a pub

Local companies see good business thanks to Northland winter weather

Rapid antigen tests conducted at labs or health care facilities will soon be an option for people travelling to Canada.

Antigen tests to be allowed for Canadian travel

Twin Ports Community News

The plan does not take a position on whether Minnesota should resume wolf hunting if they're removed from federal protection.

Minnesota releases updated draft gray wolf management plan

On Thursday, The Department of Natural Resources laid out a blueprint for the next 10 years to strengthen conservation and minimize conflicts between people and predators.

Food and Art Market showcasing BIPOC & Indigenous vendors

Unlike other markets, this one has a different spin to it as people can purchase meats and produce with EBT and Snap benefits.

Minnesotans react to Supreme Court decision

Dozens gathered at the Federal Building in Duluth in support of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Surviving and Thriving through the pandemic

Yellow bike is currently in the process of relocating to a bigger space.

Duluth wins League of Minnesota Cities Sustainability Award

Duluth earned the 2022 Sustainable City Award from the League of Minnesota Cities.

Two Rivers Counseling Center opens new location in downtown Duluth

What was once a two-person operation has now flourished into bigger space and a bigger mission.

Northern Minnesota Community News

Man drives tractor 1700 miles to raise money for Parkinson's

76-year-old Mike Adkinson drove a tractor from Bellingham, Washington to Side Lake, Minnesota to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's disease.

Herbicide treatment has begun in Tower area

Minnesota DNR's new wolf management plan ready for public review

The Minnesota DNR's new wolf management plan is ready for public review. The comment period is open through August 8.

Lake Country, Minnesota Power still working to restore services

After Monday night's storms swept across the Northland, Lake Country and Minnesota Power companies are still working to restore service to customers. Minnesota power is expecting nearly-full restoration by midnight Wednesday, while Lake Country expects full service by Friday.

Gov. Walz pushing for direct checks to Minnesotans

Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday that half of the state's historic budget surplus will be going back to the people, in the form of direct payments.

Moose Lake nurses announce intent to picket

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