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Power outage takes Northern News Now off the air

Northern News Now · last updated

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) — We are currently experiencing a major power outage that has taken KBJR-TV/Northern News Now off the air.

We understand the disruption this is causing for viewers attempting to watch our channel, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Until service is fully restored, all newscasts remain available on our digital platforms: NorthernNewsNow.com, the Northern News Now app, Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV.

We are receiving shifting estimates on restoration times. What we can confirm is this: the issue is being addressed with maximum urgency, and updates will be provided as soon as new information is verified.

Thank you for your patience as we work to return to air safely and as quickly as possible.

Click here to download the Northern News Now app or our Northern News Now First Alert weather app.

Copyright 2026 Northern News Now. All rights reserved.

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