# NORTHERN NEWS NOW

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1169670285](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1169670285)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1169670285`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Television Group, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,326 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2016-11-01
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/northern-news-now/id1169670285)
- **Website:** [https://www.northernnewsnow.com/](https://www.northernnewsnow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.northernnewsnow.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.northernnewsnow.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The NORTHERN NEWS NOW Chrome extension delivers trusted local news coverage and weather for Duluth, Superior, the Iron Range, and Northwestern Wisconsin. Get breaking news, sports, and severe weather updates, plus access to live newscasts and streaming video directly from your browser anytime.

Stay connected with real-time breaking alerts, First Alert weather updates, and closings and cancellations information. Optimized for quick access in your browser, the extension keeps you informed wherever you browse.

## Rankings

- #48,954 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely criticize the latest NORTHERN NEWS NOW app for UX and reliability issues. While the local news, weather, and sports coverage is valued, reviews repeatedly mention that the new app feels clunky and less user-friendly than the old version, with forced ads on open and navigation problems. Technical problems are common across devices—broken support links, inconsistent performance on Apple TV, and difficulty watching live streams. Some reviews, however, praise the staff and overall accuracy of reporting. Overall sentiment is mixed, with strong content quality but frustrated users due to usability and reliability concerns.

### Pros

- Strong local coverage: the app covers local news, weather, and sports that users value.
- Credible, knowledgeable staff and weather team; reporters and anchors are generally well-regarded.
- Content is considered accurate and dependable.

### Cons

- The new app is clunky and not as user-friendly as the old version, feeling rushed to meet deadlines.
- Forced advertising to open the app; intrusive ads degrade the user experience.
- Technical issues and inconsistency across devices (e.g., Apple TV performance, broken support links, and reliability problems).

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