Larissa Milles

Weekend Anchor/Producer/Reporter
Duluth, MN
Larissa Milles

Larissa Milles is a multimedia journalist and the Northern News Now weekend co-anchor & co-producer, starting that role in October 2021. She first joined Northern News Now in June 2021 as the morning producer and fill-in anchor.

She is thrilled to be back after interning for the station in the summer of 2020.

Larissa is a proud graduate of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis from which she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with minors in Theatre Arts and Leadership.

Aside from her internship with Northern News Now, Larissa worked as a production assistant with ABC News during their special coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial.

She is an avid reader (she tries to read 100 books a year), enjoys watching reality TV shows and period dramas, and loves traveling around the globe when she has the opportunity. Larissa is thrilled to bring the Northland the latest news!

You can send any story or news ideas her way to lmilles@kbjr6.com

Education
  • University of Minnesota

    • Minnesota

    A current production, the coming-of-age film with the working title ‘Boundary Waters,’ is...

    Tax incentives bringing more film productions to Minnesota

    Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 7:33 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    A current production, the coming-of-age film with the working title ‘Boundary Waters,’ is shooting in Ely.

    Minnesota

    Kay Spielman

    “She was kindness,” Sister of woman killed by rock on Highway 61 speaks out

    Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    The family of a woman killed after a rock went through her car’s windshield is sharing memories of her.

    Minnesota

    Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade one local abortion provider has seen an increase...

    Minnesota DFL leaders push PRO Act to guarantee abortion rights

    Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 8:13 PM CST
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    By Larissa Milles
    Guaranteeing the right to an abortion is the number 1 priority for both the DFL-controlled Minnesota House and Senate this session.

    News

    Jordan Carter

    Trial begins for Duluth man charged in toddler’s murder

    Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 7:52 PM CST
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    By Larissa Milles
    After being delayed several times, a Duluth toddler’s murder case is finally getting its day in court.

    Minnesota

    The union representing service workers at the University of Minnesota announced late Monday...

    Service workers at University of Minnesota reach agreement, strike called off

    Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 1:50 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    A scheduled strike from University of Minnesota system service workers has been called off after the union announced an agreement was made.

    Minnesota

    At a breakfast earlier in the morning, Walz announced Owatonna will host the 2023 Minnesota...

    Governor kicks off 2022 pheasant hunting season, announces 2023 opener host

    Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    At a breakfast earlier in the morning, Walz announced Owatonna will host the 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.

    Politics

    GRAPHIC - Midterm Election

    Minnesota DFL, republican party leaders discuss paths to victory on election day

    Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 9:24 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    Both the DFL and state republicans are making their final campaign pushes.

    Education

    However, that forgiveness might cost some people hundreds of dollars.

    Student loan debt forgiveness could come with state income tax

    Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:03 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    However, that forgiveness might cost some people hundreds of dollars.

    Politics

    Senate Democrats said the act will address health care, climate change, and taxes.

    Klobuchar visits Duluth, touts Inflation Reduction Act

    Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:09 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    Senate Democrats said the act will address health care, climate change, and taxes.

    Minnesota

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    Federal Indian Boarding Schools: Addressing wrongdoings of America’s past

    Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 8:44 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    This past May, the United States Department of the Interior released an investigative report on the country’s Federal Indian Boarding Schools.

    Minnesota

    Duluth Air Show

    Soaring in the Skies: Duluth Airshow acts prep for busy weekend

    Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 9:42 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    The Duluth Airshow returns with 15 acts soaring through the sky, including a North American B-25 Mitchell, a historic World War II plane.

    Minnesota

    The tight-knit town came out in support of one another.

    Small town rallies together after severe weather damage

    Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 11:15 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    The tight-knit town came out in support of one another.

    Minnesota

    Power outage

    Power out for thousands of Northlanders after severe weather

    Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 7:39 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    Monday evening’s storms caused power outages for many across the Northland. `

    Minnesota

    On Thursday, Governor Tim Walz enacted the Minnesota National Guard to respond to flooding near...

    Flooding response efforts continue on Minnesota border

    Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 8:45 PM CDT
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    By Larissa Milles
    On Thursday, Governor Tim Walz enacted the Minnesota National Guard to respond to flooding near the Minnesota and Canada Border.

    Minnesota

    CHESTER BOWL

    Chester Bowl Ski and Snowboard Hill gifted large donation at first race of season

    Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 11:36 PM CST
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    By Larissa Milles
    Sunday marked the first of five Sunday race events.

    Minnesota

    Puppy Kisses

    KISSES FOR A CAUSE: Dog rescue holds Valentine’s puppy kissing-booth

    Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 7:22 PM CST
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    By Larissa Milles
    Organizers said they had 14 puppies who were all up for adoption at the event.

    Minnesota

    The mother of four was last seen on September 23rd.

    Remains of Ashley Miller Carlson located east of Hinckley

    Updated: Nov. 27, 2021 at 4:09 PM CST
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    By Larissa Milles
    The mother of four was last seen on September 23rd.

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