Author: Kelly Tekler

Brainerd Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Accused of trying to poison an infant with antifreeze

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – A Brainerd man is accused of trying to poison an infant with antifreeze. Twenty-three-year-old Jeffrey Thomas is charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault. A criminal complaint alleges Thomas tried to poison the 4-month-old girl after his wife became upset that he may have fathered the child with another woman. A paternity test has not been…

New Information in Ashland Homicide

Name of victim has been released

ASHLAND, Wis. – New information has come to light following the apparent homicide in Ashland, Wisconsin on Sunday night. The victim has been named as Marcus H. Holton, age 52 of Odanah, Wisconsin. Authorities responded to a welfare check at 222 12th Avenue East where the deceased male was found. A person of interest has been identified. The Ashland police…

Apparent Homicide Investigation in Ashland

Numerous leads are being followed up on.

ASHLAND, Wis. – A requested welfare check at 222 12th Ave. E. in Ashland has turned into an investigation of an apparent homicide. Authorities arrived at the residence to check on a possible injured male at approximately 11:38 p.m. yesterday. After multiple failed attempts to make contact with the individual, officers forced their way inside the home where they located…

Duluth Earned Sick and Safe Time Listening Session

Listening Session to be Held at the Duluth City Hall

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council will hear feedback from the community on the city’s Earned Sick and Safe Time proposal. The proposal will ensure that workers are granted time to take care of themselves or a loved one when they’re sick. Advocates are concerned with pieces of the ESST policy proposal. Members of Duluth’s ESST coalition are urging…

Welcome Home Olympians

Twin Ports Olympians to be Honored on Tuesday

(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)From the Associated Press DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Duluth is holding a community celebration to honor Twin Ports Olympians. Members of the U.S. women’s and men’s curling teams, cross-country skiing coach Chad Salmela and other Olympic team representatives will attend Tuesday’s event at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with the program to…