William Lien is a journalist for WDIO/WIRT-TV, focusing on local news in the Duluth, Minnesota area. He covers a range of topics including weather, community events, infrastructure projects, and local issues affecting residents. William is dedicated to providing accurate and timely news to keep the community informed.
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Residents in Northland are sending presents this holiday season, but there's been a lack of mail delivered by the US Postal Service.
By: William Volkmanlien
FIRST Robotics state qualifier competition continues this weekend at the Hermantown Middle School for over 50 teams from 4th-12th grade.
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By: William Lien Wdio
Around this time of year, it can be especially difficult to make ends meet and share gifts with families. There are so many community efforts to help make the holidays merry and bright. One of those efforts is from the Fond du Lac Police Department with the 4th annual toy drive.
A couple weeks ago, a Duluth man died in a crash on Mesaba avenue while riding his bike. He was crossing lower West 1st Ave when he crashed into two cars driving southbound. Duluth community members gathered at Zeitgeist to discuss how to improve biking and pedestrian safety crossing Mesaba.
The holidays are days just away, but there are presents still being delivered at residents’ doorsteps. The Duluth Police Department Northland residents should be on the lookout for porch pirates and mail theft this holiday season.
Duluth community members gathered today for a memorial honoring the life of Steven Hoover. He passed away on December 4th in a bicycle accident crossing Mesaba Avenue. Vibrant Streets Duluth, an advocacy group created Duluth’s Ghost Bike memorial at the site where Hoover died.
By: William Lien Wdio
The Duluth Salvation Army is bracing for the financial impact with not reaching their Red Kettle goal of $250,000. They are nearly under $100,000 down from last year at this time, a goal ($225,000). The non-profit organization only met their goal last year, because of Hartel’s generous last-minute donation of $25,000.
Have you been putting off holiday shopping, because you haven’t had the time or know what gifts to buy? Well the Zenith Bookstore in Duluth offered a procrastination shopping event to find that perfect last minute holiday present.
The Lawrence Family in Virginia received a Best Christmas Ever surprise from their congregation members at St. Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
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