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2 days ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Just around the corner is Independence Day, and many are prepping for the big day by getting fireworks. TNT Fireworks, located in the parking lot of Cub Foods on the West Central Entrance, is a national chain. Colin Robertson has operated his branch for the past 11 years and says this year has been consistent, but the busiest week is still ahead.
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3 days ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A professional fighter from Grand Rapids is taking the next step in his career and will be competing on ESPN in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match. 33-year-old Alvin ‘Goozie’ Hines grew up in Grand Rapids and wrestled at Deer River in high school, but never thought he was great; now he has an undefeated 7-0 record fighting against the pros. “I’m just your everyday guy, man. I had a dream one day and just kept plugging away at it,” said Hines.
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4 days ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
RICE LAKE, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Rice Lake City Councilors were tasked with finding a new member to temporarily join their council. Darrel Johnson was appointed city councilor Monday night just months after losing a heated mayoral race against Mayor Suzanne Herstad. Herstad defeated Johnson by just 53 votes.
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5 days ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It was a night filled with aerial displays and long-range shots that wowed the crowd for the first-ever Twin Ports Charity Basketball game. “All of us are coming together with one goal, we’re glad to just be out here just to be having fun,” said Duluth Denfeld boys varsity head coach Phillip Homere.
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6 days ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Severe storms that entered Northern Wisconsin overnight made a mess of the annual Hayward Musky Festival. According to the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, many vendor tents were mangled throughout the night, but the festival is running as normal at this time. Crews of volunteers and vendors began cleaning up at around 6:30 this morning, with many locals helping throughout the day as they continue to clean up.
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1 week ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - In West Duluth, a charity event was held to raise money for local young athletes with the help of Duluth Denfeld’s most famous alum. The first-ever Twin Ports Charity Basketball Game was held in the Duluth Denfeld gymnasium, featuring many Denfeld alumni, community members, and even some Minnesota Vikings. Viking’s running back C.J. Ham was the captain of the Green Team, which won the game over Denfeld boys Head Basketball Coach Phil Homere’s Gold Team 142-137.
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1 week ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Father’s Day is a celebration for those whose flashlights we hold while they work on their vehicles so there is no better way to spend it than at a car show. At the Belknap Plaza in Superior, the annual Father’s Day All Ford Powered Car Show was held for locals and out of towners alike. Dozens of classic and newer cars filled the parking lot in hopes of earning a trophy. The hosts, the Twin Ports Mustang and Ford Club, voted on their favorites.
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1 week ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - For the first time in the Twin Ports the hardwood is being used as a helping hand for young athletes. The first-ever Twin Ports Charity Basketball Game will be held Friday June 20, at 7 p.m. as a fundraiser and Juneteenth celebration held at Duluth Denfeld High School. Players competing in the event feature many community members and Denfeld Hunter’s alum.
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1 week ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Saturday was a tough and sad day in Minnesota as former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed overnight and Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and injured. Northland leaders were shocked as some of them knew these two public servants personally.
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2 weeks ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure
HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Authorities are continuing to investigate a domestic violence incident that left two people dead at a home in Hermantown. For the better part of the day, police tape surrounded a house on Midway Road near Hagberg Drive in Hermantown. Authorities say a physical domestic violence call came in just before 9 a.m. on Friday. Several agencies, including Hermantown Police and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office, were on scene investigating into the afternoon.
