WI Republicans Introduce Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks
Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
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Babbitt Man Sentenced for Murder
Babbitt Man to Spend 27 Yrs. Behind Bars for Killing His Mom's Boyfriend
A 26-year-old Babbitt man will be spending nearly three decades behind bars for murdering his mom’s boyfriend.
Baking Cookies Full of Sugar and Spice
Cooking Connection: Ginger Cookies
In this week’s Cooking Connection, Positively 3rd Street Bakery teaches William Seay to make ginger cookies.
Update: Virginia Police Release More Details About Homicide
Northern Minnesota Man Arrested on Homicide Charge
A northern Minnesota man is behind bars for homicide.
UMD Health Students Showcase Talents
A special student showcase was on display Wednesday at UMD, with a goal of landing jobs.
Duluth Veteran Honored By Congressman Nolan
A Duluth veteran who was deployed three times has been honored by Congressman Rick Nolan.
Douglas Co. Sheriff Now Listing Active Warrants Online
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has expanded its Web site to include the names of more than 3,700 people who have active arrest warrants for their arrest.
Stolen Squad Car Found
A stolen unmarked squad car was found Wednesday.
Using Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood
You exercise regularly, get enough zzzz’s and follow a healthy diet, but you still find yourself feeling ‘blah’ from time to time.
State Patrol: Speed, Alcohol Factors in Cloquet Double Fatal Crash
Speed and alcohol were factors in a fatal crash that occurred on Highway 33 in Cloquet that claimed the lives of a nurse and police officer.
WI Senate Approves Speed Limit Change
Senate Approves Raising WI Speed Limit to 70 mph
The state Senate has approved a bill that would allow Wisconsin transportation officials to raise the speed limit on some roads to 70 mph.
Bear Up in Tree Near Duluth City Hall
Bears Rests in Tree in Downtown Duluth
A bear that’s been up in a tree near Duluth’s City Hall came down for a brief time and then made a run for another tree which he went up into.
Cirrus Aircraft Announces Plans for Vision Center in Tennessee
Cirrus Vision Center Expands to Knoxville
During a special ceremony on May 6, 2015, at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cirrus Aircraft Co-Founder and CEO Dale Klapmeier joined Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and announced the expansion of Cirrus Aircraft to Knoxville with the new Vision Center.
Wisconsin Senate Ready to Vote on 70 mph Speed Limit
Senate Vote Expected for Wednesday
The state Senate is preparing to vote on a bill that would allow Wisconsin transportation officials to raise the speed limit on some roads to 70 mph.
‘Buffer Bully’? Dayton Embraces Title in Clean Water Push
Dayton to Focus on Water Quality
Gov. Mark Dayton isn’t shying away from a fight to clean up Minnesota’s water.
Signage Installed At New Beijing Restaurant
Popular Chinese Restaurant To Open This Summer
Chinese food lovers were getting closer Tuesday to one of their favorite Duluth restaurants.
Veterans Push for Medical Marijuana PTSD Treatment
The wounds of war are often far worse for soldiers emotionally than physically.
Cookies for ‘Superheroes in Scrubs’
Hibbing Chamber Recognizes National Nurses Day
The Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Innovative Network Committee recognized National Nurses Day.
Employees Terminated at Cliffs Natural Resources
Another Hit for the American Steel Industry
It’s another tough blow for those working on the Iron Ranges mining industry. This time, the hatchet has dropped at Cliffs Natural Resources.
Board Looks to Build New Schools
New K-5 Schools in Grand Rapids
There could soon be two new elementary schools in the Grand Rapids area.
Boat Diplomacy: Capitol’s Top 3 Headed on Joint Fishing Trip to Northern MN
Minnesota Lawmakers to Head North for Fishing Opener
Minnesota’s center of political power is moving north for the weekend.
Public Asked to Conserve Water After 3 Water Main Breaks in Duluth’s Lakeside Neighborhood
Three Water Mains Break in Duluth Neighborhood
The City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities department is currently working to repair three water main breaks located on London Road, Tioga Street, and Jay Street.
Magnetation Files for Bankruptcy
Magnetation to Restructure
Magnetation LLC, an innovative iron ore concentrate and pellet producer, announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with holders of more than 70% of its 11.0% senior secured notes due 2018 (Senior Secured Notes) to restructure the Company’s balance sheet and provide liquidity to support long-term operations.
95 Salaried Jobs Affect by Changes at Cliffs Natural Resources
Cliffs Natural Resources Makes Cuts at Plants in Minnesota & Michigan
Ninety-five salaried positions are being affected by cost saving measures at Cliffs Natural Resources plants in Michigan and Minnesota.
Homegrown 2015 In The Books
Another Homegrown Music Festival was official in the books for 2015 on Monday.
Canal Park Flea Market Goes Star Wars
“May the 4th be with you” spread into the Canal Park Flea Market Monday.
Firefighters Rescue Trapped Horse
A trapped horse was back on its feet Monday thanks to Willow River firefighters.
Report: Hibbing Ranked Safest City In U.S.
The safest place to live in America is Hibbing, Minnesota, according to the home safety and security company SafeWise.
Keeping Teeth Healthy While Living With Diabetes
Those living with diabetes are three times more likely to get gum disease than healthy people.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Camp 61 in Beaver Bay
Known for history, beer and barbeque
In this week’s ‘Knowing Your Neighbor’ we take a bit of a trip back in time to learn some North Shore history.
Moose Study Results Released from Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park Completes 2015 Moose Population Survey
Wildlife biologists at Voyageurs National Park recently completed an aerial survey of the park’s moose population in Feb/Mar 2015.
Update: Victims of Fatal Wisconsin Bridge Shooting Identified
Four Killed in Wisconsin Shooting
Four people are dead and another person is injured after a shooting on a bridge in eastern Wisconsin that a police chief says appears to be a “random act.”
Michigan Considers Land Purchase on St. Marys River
Would Give Public More Access to St. Marys River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering whether to go forward with a land purchase that would give the public more access to the St. Marys River in the Upper Peninsula.
Fashion Show Raises Money to Help Domestic Violence Victims
Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence
Dozens of people came out to support the Bad River Women’s Shelter in Ashland.
Sunday Funday: Ultimate Frisbee Event the Month of May
Free Event for Area Youth
An ultimate frisbee group in the Northland is introducing the sport to area youth.
Softball Team Sends Care Packages to Troops
950th Set to Receive Care Packages Overseas
A local softball team is giving back to community members of the 950th who are serving overseas.
Fire at Androy Building in Hibbing
Multiple Fire Crews Respond to Blaze
Hibbing fire crews and neighboring departments responded to an early morning fire at the Androy building.
2015 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Selected
St. Paul teacher named Minnesota's Teacher of the Year
A St. Paul high school teacher who teaches writing and English to immigrant students has been named Minnesota’s 2015 Teacher of the Year.
Muslims plan to build mosque in Wausau area
Building purchased for mosque
A group of central Wisconsin Muslims wants to build a mosque in the Wausau area.
Man injured in ATV accident
ATV accident lands man in hospital
A man is injured in an ATV accident north of Orr late Saturday evening.
8th case of bird flu detected in Wisconsin
Commercial flock affected in Barron County
An eighth case of bird flu virus has been detected in Wisconsin.
Madison bans discrimination against atheists, non-religious
Proudly Llberal capital city protects non-religious
Wisconsin’s proudly liberal capital city is moving to make sure atheists aren’t discriminated against.
Pet Adoption for Man’s Best Friend at Duluth Pack
Duluth Pack & Animal Allies Team Up for Event
Duluth Pack and Animal Allies teamed up for a pet adoption day.
Outdoor Expo Gets Kids Excited about Nature
Youth Experience Outdoor Fun
Some local kids were able to get a hands-on experience at Hartley Nature Center Saturday morning for the annual spring youth outdoor expo.
A Walk to End Using the “R” Word
An event kicked off to eliminate the use of a slur primarily used against people with disabilities.
Hundreds Gather for Funeral of Slain MN Boy
Barway Collins' Laid to Rest
Hundreds of people gathered for the funeral for a slain 10-year-old boy whose body was found in the Mississippi River.
WI Teen Wears Grandmother’s Dress to Prom
Generations Share Prom Dress
One Portage Junior Prom attendee will be wearing the same dress her grandmother wore to her own prom over 60 years ago.
Hook, Line & Sinker: WI Anglers Reel in some Fish
Inland Sport Fishing Season is now Open
The inland sport fishing season is now open.
Search for Missing 20-Year-Old Woman Camping in MN
Le Sueur County Woman Missing
A 20-year-old woman has gone missing after camping in southern Minnesota.
2nd Annual Northern Lights Dinner and Auction
Hundreds of Northlanders spent their Friday night supporting their neighbors.
