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Official account of Northern News Now, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Duluth, MN. Home to your #FirstAlert weather team.

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Check out these surface water temperatures for the Great Lakes. Lake Superior hasn't been this cold during this time of year since 1997. Unfortunately, no significant heat wave is in the forecast to help warm up the lake.
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HAPPENING NOW: First responders are searching for a naked person who authorities say crawled into the sewer system beneath downtown Duluth Wednesday afternoon.
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You never know which neighbor you'll run into on the Lakewalk! Gary Sayles bumped into this furry friend earlier this morning.
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Iron Rangers set up a tribute to Adam Johnson outside Hibbing Memorial Arena today. The Hibbing native and former UMD Bulldog died in a hockey accident mid-game Saturday night in the UK.
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USA!! Duluth’s Enger Tower glows in red, white and blue tonight for Team Shuster and all the local athletes, coaches, and staff participating in the 2022 Winter Olympic games.
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JUST IN: Intense flooding in the I-35 tunnel. Thanks to Ryann Hennis Signorelli for the video.
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The Rock Ridge school board has named former player and Stanley Cup Champion Matt Niskanen as their new high school boys hockey coach following a 5-1 vote during their school board meeting on Monday night.
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DALLAS BOUND!! 🏀🐶 The UMD Women's Basketball team is on their way to the program's FIRST Division II National Championship in Dallas. Good luck ladies!! Keep up with all our coverage of the Bulldogs championship game LIVE from Dallas on Northern News Now.
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Surfers are back on Lake Superior! 🏄‍♂️
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A tornado touched down on Bug Creek Rd just east of Cotton. We're told by Sheriff Gordon Ramsay that it's a remote area with few buildings, but caused damage to trees. Photos from Josh Brinkman/Emergency Manager
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LAKE SUPERIOR IS STEAMING: We captured this drone footage of lake steam this morning! How are you staying warm this New Year's Day?
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WATCH: A surveillance camera captures the moment the Greenwood Fire tore through a cabin property Monday on McDougal Lake. Amazingly, the cabin's owner tells us the building only sustained some melted siding and is still standing.
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On the fifth day of the fifth month of the year, a family of five bears was spotted near Hwy 53. Thanks to Tara Kinnunen for the video!
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What a GORGEOUS sunrise this morning on Lake Vermilion! ☀😍 Thank you Tara Stonehouse for sending this to us.
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The first saltie of the season has arrived! 🚢 The M/V Barbro G sailed under the Lift Bridge at 11:44 a.m. on Monday.
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FLOODING IN DULUTH: This is the scene outside Portland Manor tonight, on the corner of E 4th Street and N. 9th Avenue E. Turn around don't drown. Heavy rain continues to fall.
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Flooding in Duluth on 9th Ave E and 4th St. Thanks to Mark Webb for the video.
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CHECK THIS OUT! 👀 A "steam devil" was seen over Lake Superior in Grand Marais. This occurs when a small whirlwind brings fog into its rotation. Thank you Terri Paulson for sending this in! 🌪
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The sticks, jerseys, flowers, and more are piling up in remembrance of Adam Johnson at the Hibbing Memorial Building. His legacy and impact on the hockey community is remarkable to see. #SticksOutForAdam
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The Northern Lights Express, which will connect Duluth to the Twin Cities, officially has the thumbs up from the state.
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6 years
BACK TO BACK!! UMD wins 3-0 over UMass in the national championship game to bring home their third title in program history!
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The men’s wheelchair winner of the 48th Annual Grandma’s Marathon is Luis Francisco Sanclemente 🥇
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What a beautiful sight to see! The Duluth Harbor Cam caught a rainbow sneaking up on the Lift Bridge around 5 p.m.
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2 years
Tonight at 10pm Kevin Moore is talking outdoors with @MavrikJoos .
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Tonight's sunset may have come early, but boy was it beautiful! Here is the Paul R. Tregurtha heading into the harbor tonight with a pretty spectacular backdrop. #JustDuluththings
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WATCH: Wild video of hail falling on a lake near Marcell this evening in Itasca County. Lori Neal sent us this video. She said her home and car were damaged by hail in the storm.
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6 years
Duluth is getting ready to break the internet with this request from Gov. Walz #MNpotholes
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2 years
Happy Big Time Rush Day!! To celebrate “Big Time Rush” and the attention they gave to Duluth, Mayor Emily Larson declared April 4 as “Big Time Rush Day.”
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We saw some extreme rainfall totals yesterday. Here's some of the reports we've seen so far.
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🌊A look at the lake during this winter storm❄
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6 years
NEXT STOP: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!! Go Bulldogs!
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7 years
Minnesota Twins to begin selling Prince merchandise, unique merchandise available on Prince Night
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Beargrease From Above: Check out this drone footage of the starting line of the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon shot by our Chief Photojournalist Alex Laitala!
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UPDATE: We spoke to the driver of the semi, who said he has a little back pain but is doing fine and that crews on scene are having a hard time flipping the semi back up due to the wind.
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STUNNING TIME LAPSE: Take a look at this time lapse of last night's lunar eclipse over Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge! If you have a photo you'd like us to include in our slideshow, send it to connect @kbjr6 .com!
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Northern Lights from Boulder Lake Reservoir last night. Photo credit: Kevin Jacobsen
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PROMOTED TO NEWS DIRECTOR! Our very own Briggs LeSavage takes on a new role as news director for both KBJR 6 and CBS 3 in Duluth! We hope you celebrate BIG, Briggs! 🎊
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Pine County authorities are searching for a driver who they say almost hit two kids as they got off the school bus. Credit: Pine County Sheriff's Office
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We've lost a bridge! This is where Correll Road crosses the Baptism River. It's off Highway 1 near Finland. The bridge broke off and washed a bit downstream before getting stuck.
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BREAKING: Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Pete Stauber announced $10 million from the federal government will go towards replacing the air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport.
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ROADS TO RAILS: Not only are roads washed out this morning, but train tracks as well. You can see these tracks near Forest Road 11 falling after the ground washed out underneath it.
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What a GORGEOUS day in Duluth! ☀
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2 years
HAPPENING NOW: A large group protesting the overturning of Roe V. Wade is marching through downtown Duluth. Police are shutting down traffic as they march. Right now, 1st St. and 1st Ave. East are closed.
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BREAKING: Duluth City Council approves mandatory face mask ordinance for when in indoor, public spaces in the city of Duluth.
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2 years
A beautiful wintry scene today at Lester Park captured by Northern News Now Chief Photographer Alex Laitala.
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FLOODING CONTINUES: Take a look at this property where the Cloquet River and the Indian Lake converge in Brimson. Credit: Jesse Willemarck
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BREAKING: Emily Larson’s campaign has conceded the Duluth Mayoral race making challenger Roger Reinert the apparent winner, according to a statement made on stage by Larson’s family.
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Monique Aanenson was named head coach of Gentry Academy’s girls’ hockey team.
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WOW! Take a moment to relax with this timelapse of the Northern Lights from the Walls Palace in Carlton shot by our Chief Photographer Alex Laitala!
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BREAKING: An early morning engulfed the Lutsen Lodge resort Tuesday. No one was injured in the incident. It's unclear to what extent the resort is damaged.
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CHECK IT OUT: Thank you to Alison Thorson for sharing this photo her daughter Rayna took of a moose at the intersection of Ugstad Road and Highway 53 this morning in Hermantown!
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WOW! Check out the storm clouds rolling over Canal Park on Wednesday just after the Air Spectacular. ☁☁
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Senator Amy Klobuchar is seeking federal help in addressing what she's calling a hunger crisis in Minnesota.
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The men’s winner of the 48th Annual Grandma’s Marathon is Elisha Barno. His 6th @GrandmasMara win 🥇
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RECORD BROKEN! As of 3 AM we have officially broken the record for the snowiest season in Duluth! With yes, more snow on the way!
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BREAKING: Roger Reinert and current Mayor Emily Larson have earned the most votes in Tuesday’s primary for Duluth mayor and will advance to November’s general election. Reinert earned 63% of the vote to Larson's 35%
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SEE IT: The Trailer for Merry Kiss Cam. It debuts Thanksgiving on Hulu. It was shot in Duluth. You might recognize a few people including our very own Tom Hansen & Dave Anderson. (MarVista Entertainment)
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UPDATE: Jayme Closs and her aunt have been reunited! Photo credit: Jennifer Smith.
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“I am so blessed to have been a Bulldog for the past five years and never could have imagined my career ending with this award." UMD's Brooke Olson was named the Division II Honda Athlete of the Year today by the Collegiate Women Sports Award program.
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BREAKING: Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, will visit Duluth Thursday, aiming to energize senior voters.
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EXCLUSIVE: Many have considered Sen. Grant Hauschild a swing vote when it comes to gun control proposals in Minnesota. After largely staying silent on the issue, Hauschild is finally sharing his stance.
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What a sunrise! This is the view from the Duluth Canal on this Friday morning!🌅
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What a way to start the week!☀ Our Mitchell Zimmermann captured this photo of the sunrise at the Duluth Ship Canal this morning. Do you have any sunrise photos? Share below!
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JUST IN: The Duluth FC Bluegreens are your NPSL Midwest Region Champions after a 3-2 win in extra time over Steel City FC. They are one of four teams in the league to advance to the NPSL National Semifinal next week.
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BREAKING: Erin Letzring has won the 2021 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, becoming the first female musher to take the crown since 1998.
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Intense flooding on East 3rd St in Duluth from Shannon Swonger.
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What a view! Michael Jordan was at Enger Tower early this morning and caught this video of the Northern Lights over Duluth.
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CHECK THIS OUT! The Oscar Meyer Weinermobile is in Duluth. 🌭 It was seen parked outside of the Canal Park Lodge.
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JUST IN: Gov. Tim Walz is heading north on Friday to survey storm damage amid severe flooding.
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The women’s winner of the 48th Annual Grandma’s Marathon is Olympian Volha Mazuronak 🥇
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Here is the Super Blood Wolf Moon as seen from Duluth. This one was snapped by KBJR news director Kevin Jacobsen. We'd love to see your pictures!
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NEW THIS MORNING: A 30-acre wildfire is burning in the BWCA, about 10 miles west of the Gunflint Trail. Forest Service personnel will fly over the area Wednesday to create a fire suppression plan.
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Minneapolis turns purple during the Super Bowl halftime show. #sb52
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CONTINUING COVERAGE: After touring flooding in Cook and Biwabik Friday, Gov. Tim Walz said this is the second largest natural disaster St. Louis County has seen in three decades.
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BREAKING: President Joe Biden is promising to block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japan company, saying it “should remain a totally American company. American-owned, American operated.”
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Minnesota becomes first state to legalize all drug paraphernalia even if it has drug residual in it.
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UPDATE: According the Duluth Fire Dept. no fuel or oil leaks are present, no injuries, the ship is grounded. It’s going to be a major tug operation to get the ship out of the harbor. The 1,000 foot ship did not hit the break wall but stopped about 50 feet short of the wall.
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Olympic curling gold medalist, John Shuster, explains why he and his team are honored to be Grand Marshals for the Christmas City of the North Parade. Tune in at 6 to learn more about Team Shuster and the parade's history!
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The sun is setting on a BEAUTIFUL fall day in Duluth. 😍
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Take a look at this view! Beautiful start to the day!
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😭SAYING GOODBYE! We are sad to announce, that tonight will be Jessie Slater's last day with KBJR 6. What a pleasure it has been to have Jessie with us for the last 5 1/2 years. 📺Jessie will have her last newscast at 5 p.m. tonight. Tune in for her final goodbye! ♥
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What a difference a year can make! ☀️❄️ 1st Picture: March 12, 2024: High 63° Low 33° 2nd Picture: March 12, 2023: High 27° Low 17° - Recorded 12.5” of snow between 3/11 and 3/12
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Join us in celebrating all of our amazing women at Northern News Now on this International Women’s Day! In our newsroom, they’re vital to our success each and every day. 💗
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The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge all decked out in red, white and blue tonight. (Photo c/o Nate Hanninen) http://t.co/NRYtFvAPuD
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Ben Stewart, a player for Northland College Hockey has turned what may seem like a challenge for many into a mission on the ice. In his first year, he leads the team in scoring, not letting anything get in his way.
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The Duluth Waterfront Collective has been pushing for a reimagined I-35, their campaign played a major role in securing federal funding, and it started as a college thesis.
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ICYMI: Jessie Slater has decided to leave news and pursue a new career. Tonight was her last broadcast and after 5 1/2 years, here's a look back!
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SHELTER IN PLACE: Cloquet Police say there is an active shooting in the Big Lake Road and Highway 33 area near the Super 8 hotel.
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Happy Graduation, Bulldogs! The Aerial Lift Bridge was lit maroon and gold in honor of the UMD 2020 graduating class. Check here for a full list of schools the city will be celebrating by lighting up the Lift Bridge.
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From parking lots, to roads and creeks, flooding is impacting many parts of Duluth and the North Shore today. We'll be covering online and tonight at 10.
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