The Duluth Salvation Army has bell ringing openings at various times and locations throughout the area in the final weeks before Christmas. To sign up as a bell ringer, log on to registertoring.com. The Salvation Army is also in desperate need of unwrapped toys for kids of all ages. In the past, they have averaged about 600 families for toy distrib...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Following reports of a cougar in the area, Ordean East Middle School and Congdon Elementary were placed in "secure status" for a time on Wednesday afternoon. Students and staff remained inside the buildings as a precaution until the all clear was given. Parents were notified to pick up students who normally walk home f...

LAKE NEBAGAMON, WI (KDAL) - A tower worker from South Carolina was killed when he fell from a communications tower in Lake Nebagamon on Monday. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Gere Walden fell about a hundred feet and died at the scene. He was doing tower work with associates from Cross Communications and was wearing a climbin...

HERMANTOWN, MN (KDAL) - A special event at the Hermantown City Hall Monday introduced three new law enforcement K-9 teams that have completed training and are beginning patrol shifts. K-9 Bruno is partnered with Hermantown Police Officer Olivia Gottschald and K-9 Kylo is teamed up with Hermantown officer Lucas Hedin. The third new K-9 is Ollie who ...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Bogey, the bald eagle, has been a fixture at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth since 2001. In recent months, the 26 year old bird has shown signs of declining health and was euthanized after he showed no signs of improvement following treatment. Bogey was sent to the Aquarium from the Bird Treatment and Learning Center in Alask...

UNDATED (KDAL) - With nearly 17 inches of snow in the Twin Ports and more in other areas, the snowmobile riding season has come early compared to recent years. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding operators to keep safety in mind. State trails can open as early as December 1st if certain conditions are met for grooming. ...

MEADOWLANDS, MN (KDAL) - On Thursday afternoon, St. Louis County deputies and Rescue Squad members responded to reports of a 55 year old man who got his snowmobile stuck in a swamp the previous night. The man spent the night in a remote cabin that he found about five miles northwest of Meadowlands and contacted a friend saying he planned to walk to...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The College of St. Scholastica is again hosting the annual Twin Ports Area Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the DECC in Duluth. The free event is expecting to serve over six thousand meals including turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, a dinner roll and cake for dessert. Dinner will be served Thursday at the DECC from 11 a-m to 3...