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The latest from the Minnesota State Capitol, there's been movement on the Bonding Bill.
With fewer than 10 years of experience under their belt, a Superior company is starting to find success on a global scale. According to Vice President of Operations, Chad Dumars, Lake Assault Boats started with the goal of building one-of-a-kind boats, from start to finish, all in this shop.
An early spring has brought some sunshine, a lot of rain, greenery and ticks to the Northland. That means now is the time to keep an eye out for the eight-legged parasites and to be aware of tickborne illnesses.
Research underway is demonstrating how to get very valuable mineral deposits in the Northland.
In addition to cutting the school radio station and dropping two men's and women's sports programs, all faculty and staff will take a pay cut.
The men and women gathered in the Emergency Department's Ambulance garage for a cookout at St. Luke's hospital.
The following events are among those to be held on Memorial Day, or throughout the Memorial Day weekend:
According to the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office, schools were put on lock down and roads were closed in the western part of the city after a call came in early Thursday afternoon regarding potential explosives.
MnDOT says work on most road projects will be suspended during the weekend, however work zones are still in place, and drivers should slow down, pay attention, and not follow other vehicles too closely.
According to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office, 62-year-old Vicki Inkel was hit at the junction of Paul Bunyan Drive SE and 23rd Street SE/County Road 404 just after five p.m. on Wednesday.
In 2016, 120 of the 392 fatalities on Minnesota roads happened during that time frame, which made up 31 percent of all traffic deaths last year.
Crews in Barron County are still searching for a plane that crashed near Chetek, killing one passenger.
The Latest on Wisconsin state budget (all times local):
Several bills were debated and voted on the House floor and sent to the Senate Wednesday.
If you plan to travel this Memorial Day Weekend, you won't be alone.
The state Department of Natural Resources' board has signed off on a fall deer hunt structure that scales back the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks for a fourth straight year.
People gathered at Bob Dylan's childhood home in Duluth Wednesday evening to celebrate the folk singer's 76th birthday.
A project to clean up a section of the Duluth harbor got its first public viewing Wednesday night.
Duluth is gaining national attention for its pursuit to connect its neighborhoods with bike trails.
According to Explore Minnesota Tourism's industry forecast, the state's looking toward a strong summer travel season.
Every Thursday morning when Congress is in session, Senator Amy Klobuchar opens her office to her Minnesota constituents and supporters. She provides coffee and the Iron Range delicacy, potica, along with other pastries.
The team painted the main game room, as well as the connecting hallways, as part of the Sherwin-Williams National Painting Week.
On Wednesday morning, the Proctor School District dedicated a Friendship Bench on the school playground, which was made by an area Girl Scout Troop.
As Minnesota lawmakers miss yet another state budget deadline, hope for the future of a $21 million Duluth project turns to frustration.
Starting Wednesday, motorheads will be able to get up close and personal with the Monster Truck "Raminator" at Duluth Dodge.
A scam artist tried to trick a Duluth resident by posing as Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken.
The scanner is optional, and those who wish to opt out will receive an alternate screening, including a thorough patdown.
An exact treatment date will depend on weather and moth development, although the treatments will be done between June first and June fifteenth.
DEED says over the past year, through April, the unemployment rate for black Minnesotans has averaged 8.1 percent compared to 12 percent at this time last year.
The Spotted Wing Drosophila accounted for massive berry crop losses on the West Coast before arriving in Minnesota in 2012.
A 911 outage in Itasca County has been fixed after crews fixed a fiber cut.
Residents may hear increased noise and see an increased number of jets over Duluth and other northern regions.
© GRACO Car Seat - Credit, KARE(KARE) -- According the the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, these certain child seat models may not adequately restrain a child in the event of a crash.
© Credit: Jim MeyersJim Meyers said he and his wife, April, saw the bear family near East Shore Road in Barnes, Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
Illegal steel dumping is a hot button issue. Its' economic impact on the United States was the topic of discussion at the Department of Commerce Wednesday in Washington D.C. Steel industry experts, CEO's, and US lawmakers spoke to a panel including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Their message was clear. Illegal steel dumping continues to have a negative impact on the United States' steel industry. According to the Department of Commerce, in March of 2017 steel imports ... More>>
According to officials, an electrical fire caused smoke to fill the building.
The pipeline is located in the median of Highway 61 near Sorila Road.
City crews have finished cleaning up a gas leak and Hat Trick Avenue in Eveleth is back open after two semi trucks caught fire early Wednesday morning.
Republicans who control the Legislature's powerful finance committee are now saying they expect to vote on the University of Wisconsin System budget later this week.
Minnesota lawmakers have been in recess since 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, just ten minutes after being back in session.
Iron Range lawmakers approved a budget for the IRRRB next year.
It's the hardest thing a parent could encounter - The death of a child. It puts you on a journey of grief that will last your entire life and one Duluth family says they started on that journey on April 21, 2016 when their infant son died from SIDS.
Propane and natural gas are two chemicals used widely in the Northland for heat. But, if you're unaware of how to detect a possible leak, one mistake could be enough to level your home.
One of three suspects, facing charges in a drug bust of 51 grams of heroin, has pleaded guilty. Jillian Graves admitted to 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.
As lawmakers in St. Paul continued to debate the state budget, congress took its first peak at President Trump's federal budget. One of the more controversial aspects of this proposed budget is an elimination of community block development grants.
The Carlton County Sheriff's office says the victim - who is a 17-year-old boy - was tied to a char, hit over the head with a pistol, and had the word "snitch" carved into his chest with a sharp object.
MGNRepublican Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law changes to the regulation of Michigan copper mines.
34-year-old Brandon Bjerkness is charged with two felony counts of soliciting children to engage in sexual conduct.
48-year-old Cindy Jo Libby was arrested on charges related to an arson in January, however arson charges have been dropped.
Morris remains in jail on $10,000 cash bail.
Authorities say 72-year-old Linda Brown of Bayfield died when her northbound car was hit head-on by a southbound truck on State Highway 13 around eleven Monday morning.
Cich, Anderson and J&D Services must pay a civil penalty of $677,072, reimburse the state $316,035 for waste cleanup and disposal as well as $67,000 in attorney's fees.
© MGN OnlineRoger Moore, a British actor known for his role as James Bond, has died at the age of 89.
A sound engineer who worked with Prince is barred from publishing or disseminating any unreleased recordings that compromise the late superstar's work.
Minnesota legislative leaders say they'll call a special session to finish the state budget after they miss Monday's midnight deadline to finalize a new spending package.
A Twin Cities man is dead after he collapsed during a race in Cook County.
The Duluth City Council nixed changes to an ordinance that would have required landlords, business owners, and homeowners to pave their backyard parking spots.
The teen had the word "snitch" carved into his chest.
A Wrenshall home is at the center of two investigations after an early morning fire Monday. Neighbor James Dennie said the sound of sirens startled him awake in the morning. "We never did see the fire but there were quite a few trucks that went in and filled up so we knew there was something going on in that area," he said. But when he found out where those trucks were headed he wasn't surprised. "They [the sheriff's office] were watching that place,...
Apple believes it has a solution to soggy pizza crusts.
Dynacraft is recalling thousands of ride-on toys.
Snapchat has a new way to share stories with friends.
Walmart announced a new pay policy aimed at making sure employees do not take pay cuts for serving in the military.
A sure sign of spring - baby animals are among us, and it is quite a cute sight!
A sure sign of spring - baby animals are among us, and it is quite a cute sight!
KBJR 6 Meteorologist Adam Lorch says more rain and thunder will develop after the noon hour and through the early afternoon.
KBJR 6 Meteorologist Adam Lorch says more rain and thunder will develop after the noon hour and through the early afternoon.
If you have pictures from your school district's prom, send them to us at connect@kbjr6.com.
If you have pictures from your school district's prom, send them to us at connect@kbjr6.com.
Freezing rain and sleet has caused numerous school districts to close for the day, and photos are rolling in from viewers around the area.
Freezing rain and sleet has caused numerous school districts to close for the day, and photos are rolling in from viewers around the area.
Many photographers were out capturing the display earlier this week, and have shared their photos with us.
Many photographers were out capturing the display earlier this week, and have shared their photos with us.
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KBJR 6 Today meteorologist Adam Lorch heads into the outdoors and showcases areas where you can enjoy Mother Nature.
KBJR 6 Today meteorologist Adam Lorch heads into the outdoors and showcases areas where you can enjoy Mother Nature.
Jennifer Austin tells us the personal stories of those in the Northland who make an impact on those around them.
Jennifer Austin tells us the personal stories of those in the Northland who make an impact on those around them.
Every day, in communities across the Northland, individuals and organizations are creating a positive impact on those around them. They are taking the lead in fostering a better society, facilitating genuine community engagement, and putting the needs of others before their own. Quite simply, they are “Making a Difference” as their actions and stories impact all of us.
Every day, in communities across the Northland, individuals and organizations are creating a positive impact on those around them. They are taking the lead in fostering a better society, facilitating genuine community engagement, and putting the needs of others before their own. Quite simply, they are “Making a Difference” as their actions and stories impact all of us.
Jim Meyers said he and his wife, April, saw the bear family near East Shore Road in Barnes, Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
Jim Meyers said he and his wife, April, saw the bear family near East Shore Road in Barnes, Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
Crews in Barron County are still searching for a plane that crashed near Chetek, killing one passenger.
Crews in Barron County are still searching for a plane that crashed near Chetek, killing one passenger.
If your baseball jersey says "Benham" on the back and "Deer River" on the front, it usually means one simple thing: that you're a great athlete.
If your baseball jersey says "Benham" on the back and "Deer River" on the front, it usually means one simple thing: that you're a great athlete.
People gathered at Bob Dylan's childhood home in Duluth Wednesday evening to celebrate the folk singer's 76th birthday.
People gathered at Bob Dylan's childhood home in Duluth Wednesday evening to celebrate the folk singer's 76th birthday.
Cich, Anderson and J&D Services must pay a civil penalty of $677,072, reimburse the state $316,035 for waste cleanup and disposal as well as $67,000 in attorney's fees.
Cich, Anderson and J&D Services must pay a civil penalty of $677,072, reimburse the state $316,035 for waste cleanup and disposal as well as $67,000 in attorney's fees.
Authorities say 72-year-old Linda Brown of Bayfield died when her northbound car was hit head-on by a southbound truck on State Highway 13 around eleven Monday morning.
Authorities say 72-year-old Linda Brown of Bayfield died when her northbound car was hit head-on by a southbound truck on State Highway 13 around eleven Monday morning.
The Carlton County Sheriff's office says the victim - who is a 17-year-old boy - was tied to a char, hit over the head with a pistol, and had the word "snitch" carved into his chest with a sharp object.
The Carlton County Sheriff's office says the victim - who is a 17-year-old boy - was tied to a char, hit over the head with a pistol, and had the word "snitch" carved into his chest with a sharp object.
The state Department of Natural Resources' board has signed off on a fall deer hunt structure that scales back the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks for a fourth straight year.
The state Department of Natural Resources' board has signed off on a fall deer hunt structure that scales back the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks for a fourth straight year.
Esko's Dawsen Cossalter turned in a record-breaking performance on Wednesday afternoon, posting a time of 10.96 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the Section 7A South subsection meet at Esko Community Fields.
Esko's Dawsen Cossalter turned in a record-breaking performance on Wednesday afternoon, posting a time of 10.96 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the Section 7A South subsection meet at Esko Community Fields.
As lawmakers in St. Paul continued to debate the state budget, congress took its first peak at President Trump's federal budget. One of the more controversial aspects of this proposed budget is an elimination of community block development grants.
As lawmakers in St. Paul continued to debate the state budget, congress took its first peak at President Trump's federal budget. One of the more controversial aspects of this proposed budget is an elimination of community block development grants.
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