Author: Raeanna Marnati
Hibbing Garage a Total Loss after Fire
A garage in Hibbing is considered a total loss after a fire ripped through it Thursday morning.
Wanted Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested in Illinois
A Level 3 sex offender who was wanted by authorities in Minnesota after cutting off his GPS device, has been arrested in Illinois.
Wife, Son of Dead Illinois Cop Under Investigation
Authorities are investigating the wife and son of a Fox Lake police officer who killed himself to avoid being exposed in an embezzlement scheme.
Woman Injured in Eveleth Rollover
A woman was injured after rolling her car in Eveleth Thursday.
Rand Paul to Make Campaign Stop in Duluth
Republican Presidential Candidate Rand Paul is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Duluth.
October Iron Ore Shipping Down
Iron ore shipments have taken a hit over the last year.
Foul Play Suspected in Bemidji Woman’s Disappearance
The Bemidji Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension say they believe foul play is suspected and have identified two persons of interest in the disappearance of a Bemidji woman.
House Passes Rep. Nolan’s Proposal to Allow Logging Trucks on I-35
The U.S. House has passed a bill by Minnesota Congressman Rick Nolan to allow logging trucks to use I-35 around Duluth.
St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin Invited to White House
Local, state and federal prosecutors will come together and strategize on ways to enhance public trust and confidence in the criminal justice system while promoting public safety.
Police: Anoka Child Abduction Did Not Happen
Authorities in Anoka say that a reported abduction of a 10-year-old boy did not happen.
Jury Awards Plaintiff $8.1 Million in Duluth Clergy Abuse Case
A Ramsey County jury has awarded $8.1 million to a man who says he was molested as a boy by a priest from the Duluth diocese.
Seat Belt Tickets Down During Click It or Ticket Campaign
Authorities say the 2015 Click It or Ticket campaign shows more drivers are putting their safety first.
Five Stabbed on California College Campus
Five people were injured in a stabbing on a California college campus Wednesday morning.
Wetterling “Person of Interest” to be held on Child Porn Charges
A judge has found enough probable cause to hold the man labeled a “person of interest” in Jacob Wetterling’s abduction behind bars on child porn charges.
Police: Fox Lake Officer’s Death a “Carefully Staged Suicide”
Police in Fox Lake, Illinois say one of their officers, originally believed to have been murdered, actually killed himself.
Lake Superior Zoo Announces Future Plans
The City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Zoological Society have come to an agreement over the future of the zoo and Fairmount Park.
Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a woman missing since Halloween night.
Hayward Police Investigating Bomb Threat
Hayward Police are investigating a bomb threat called into Hayward Primary School on Monday.
Deer River Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Threats Charges
A Deer River man has pleaded guilty to making violent threats in connection to an incident at a Grand Rapids hotel in August.
Anoka Police Investigating Report of Child Abduction
Anoka Police are investigating reports of a child abduction Monday after a 10-year-old boy says he was grabbed and thrown into a van, but managed to escape.
Wetterling Family Speaks Out on Arrest of “Person of Interest”
Patty and Jerry Wetterling addressed the media for the first time Tuesday since police named a “person of interest” in their son’s disappearance.
Level 3 Sex Offender Wanted by Police
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is searching for a Level 3 sex offender who they say is no longer complying with conditions of his release from prison.
Pedestrian Dies after being Struck by Semi in Pine County
Authorities have identified the person who died after being struck by a semi-truck in Pine County.
Superior Target to Close
The Target store in Superior will close it’s doors at the beginning of the year.
Duluth Mayoral Candidate Urges Voters to Head to Polls
Election day in Duluth is less than 24 hours away.
Chipotle Closes 43 Restaurants Amid E-Coli Outbreak
Chipotle has voluntarily closed the doors to 43 of it’s restaurants following an E-Coli outbreak.
Oliver Bridge to Close for Routine Inspection
The Oliver Bridge will close on Wednesday, November 11 for a routine maintenance inspection.
Family of Jacob Wetterling to Speak Tuesday
The parents of Jacob Wetterling will speak publicly Tuesday on the new developments in their son’s disappearance.
Minnesota Power’s Great Northern Transmission Line reaches Major Milestone
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Great Northern Transmission Line.
DTA Offering Free Rides on Election Day
The Duluth Transit Authority will be offering free rides for Election day on Tuesday, November 3.
Police: Alcohol a Factor in Chester Creek Death
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says alcohol was a factor in the death of a man found in Chester Creek over the weekend.
Fond du Lac Band Chairwoman Takes White House Job
Karen Diver, the Chairwoman of the Fond du Lac Band, is stepping down from her position to take a new job at the White House.
Man Turns Himself in After Escaping Police Custody in Washburn
Authorities say a man who escaped custody in Washburn County has turned himself in.
DTA Removing Two Bus Stops in Duluth Heights Neighborhood
The Duluth Transit Authority is removing two bus stops in the Duluth Heights neighborhood that they say are unsafe for passengers.
Medical Examiner: Body Found in Field is Missing Minnesota Woman
The body found in a field in Douglas County, Minnesota on Monday is that of a missing Minnesota teen.
U.S. Troops Headed to Syria
President Obama has authorized the deployment of U.S. troops to Syria to help in the fight against ISIS.
Ely Police Officer Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
A grand jury has returned an indictment against an Ely Police Officer, charging him with one count of third degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
Police to Announce Reward in Search for Missing Duluth Woman
The Duluth Police Department is set to announce a reward leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disappearance of Sheila St. Clair.
Federal Judge Orders Risk Review of Minnesota Sex Offenders in Civil Program
A federal judge has ordered a risk assessment of all inmates in Minnesota’s sex offender program to determine which of them no longer pose a risk and could be released.
Wetterling Family Issues Statement
The family of Jacob Wetterling has released a statement following the announcement that a person of interest has been named in their son’s disappearance.
Person of Interest named in Jacob Wetterling Case
Authorities have named a person of interest in connection to the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling.
New Details to be Released in Jacob Wetterling Case
New developments in the Jacob Wetterling case will be released at a 2 p.m. news conference with the FBI and the Department of Justice.
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is New House Speaker
After weeks of uncertainty, the House of Representatives has a new speaker.
Minnesota’s Top 25 Most Dangerous Drunk Driving Counties
The list is compiled based on drunk driving deaths and alcohol-related serious injuries in every county over the last three years.
Duluth East Students Cook for the Community
The Food for Thought restaurant at Duluth East offers a fine dining experience, completely prepared by students.
Registration to Close for Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Runners hoping to get into the 2016 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon only have a few more days to enter the lottery.
Republicans Nominate Paul Ryan for House Speaker
Republicans officially nominated Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to become the next House Speaker.
Couple’s Dog Steals the Spotlight in Engagement Photos
A St. Paul couple’s dachshund stole the show after photobombing their engagement pictures.
Ely Bear Research Case Denied by Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to reconsider barring wildlife researcher Lynn Rogers from putting radio collars on black bears.
