DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The cruise ship Viking Octantis passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge around 4:10 a-m on Tuesday and docked at the newly completed DECC seawall. As the first ship to use the new seawall behind the DECC. Officials from the City of Duluth, the DECC and other community partners will hold a special welcome ceremony at 1 p-m Tuesday. I...

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a Air Quality Alert for all of the state through noon on Wednesday. A band of very heavy ground level smoke is moving across the state from wildfires in Canada. In central and northeast Minnesota, fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality level Tuesd...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The National Weather Service Office in Duluth says the hot, dry and breezy conditions on Monday will lead to near critical fire weather conditions for northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Southwest winds gusting to 30 miles per hour or higher combined with relative humidity levels of 25 to 35 percent could lead to a rapi...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - A new sign that features a giant heart and letters that spell out Duluth is now located on the waterfront behind the DECC on Harbor Drive. The six foot tall letters span 27 feet and is becoming a popular photo destination for tourists and residents alike. The sign was donated by local philanthropist Judy Gordon who noticed simil...

HERMANTOWN, MN (KDAL) - Local religious leaders met at Representative Pete Stauber's office last week, condemning his vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill and its projected cuts to programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. Area clergy working with the organization ISAIAH are urging Stauber to vote against th...

SUPERIOR, WI (KDAL) - Superior Mayor Jim Paine delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday highlighting achievements during the past year and his goals for the future. The mayor says business and tourism are growing, housing in the city is expanding and the quality of life is improving. On the public safety front, Mayor Paine says they ...

SUPERIOR, WI (KDAL) - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers was among the dignitaries at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new C. Reiss Company dock facility in Superior on Wednesday. The 22 million dollar project that relocated the facility from Duluth to Superior broke ground in the fall of 2023. The facility includes a new dock wall, rail spu...

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Just in time for the summer season, the money saving Duluth "Passport" is now available for purchase online at Duluthpassport.com. The passport admits you to the Great Lakes Aquarium, the North Shore Scenic Railroad and the William A. Irvin ore boat. The cost is 45 dollars for adults, 25 for those 3-13 years old and un...