SUPERIOR, Minn. – The Superior Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing female juvenile. Yasmina Terrell was last seen on March 26th. She was wearing a Denver Broncos jacket and tan shoes. Yasmina is about 5’10, 135 pounds with brown hair and purple dye and brown eyes. If you see Yasmina or have any information about…
MT. IRON, Minn. – Yesterday, Canadian National Railroad Police reported a minor train derailment to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A train traveling southbound near Mt. Iron had three cars carrying iron ore derail. There were no injuries due to the incident. All of the cars remained upright with no loss of material. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office…
CLOQUET, Minn. – According to the Cloquet Fire Department a Saturday morning fire resulted in the death of one occupant and non-life threatening injuries to another. The Cloquet Fire Department responded to a fire at 248 Tyler Drive in Cloquet around 2:00 am Saturday morning. One of the occupants was able to escape the home and another was found unresponsive…
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(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A source says one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a black man in Baton Rouge has been fired and the other will be suspended. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement hadn’t been made, said officer Blane Salamoni, who shot Alton Sterling…
DULUTH, Minn. – Construction is set to begin at the Board of Trade Building this summer for a new mixed use site after being damaged by a storm a few years ago. The owners of Dubin Does Duluth, which is based out of Chicago, say they plan to have multiple levels used for commercial businesses while other levels will be…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office and Golden Valley Animal Humane Society, 41 Chihuahua and Chihuahua mix dogs were rescued early Wednesday morning from a single-family home in Carlton County. A complaint of 21-30 dogs living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions made to the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society sparked a visit to the home…
ASHLAND, Wis. – The Ashland Fire and Police Departments have arrested two suspects they believe were involved with the March 19 fires at Northland College in Ashland. One suspect is a 30-year-old from Ashland and the other is an 18-year-old from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Both suspects were students at the college. The suspects were arrested on possible charges of arson and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – An arrest warrant has been issued for the man allegedly involved in the abduction, battery, and home invasion of a Superior man last week. According to Superior police Richard (Ricky) Travis Edstrom, 33, is wanted for multiple felonies including: robbery, burglary, aggravated battery, kidnapping, and false imprisonment. Edstrom was allegedly involved in the abduction of 35-year-old Charles…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Public Library is being treated for bed bugs after staff members discovered a bed bug in one area of the first floor yesterday. A pest management company was called to the library yesterday to complete a thorough inspection and ensure the library would be open for normal operating business hours today. All three floors of…
Marijuana is now coming to a brewery near you. Blue moon is now launching three, marijuana infused drinks that promise just as much of a buzz as their normal drafts. The three drafts are alcohol free and instead have marijuana. The brewer says the drinks will hit the user at the same pace as if they were drinking normal beer….
A new study suggests that scientists may have found a newly identified “organ” in the human body. It’s not a distinct well-defined organ like the heart, liver, or even the skin. It’s made up of widespread, fluid-filled spaces in and between tissues all over the body known as the “interstitium.” Scientists have long known about interstitial tissue and fluid but…
DULUTH, Minn. – This evening you can support Chester Bowl Park as the Duluth Park Series begins. Hoops Brewing is hosting the event and will debut a Chester Bowl pale ale. The Duluth Running Co will also be selling a limited edition Chester Bowl shirt. Proceeds benefit the Chester Bowl Scholarship Fund. Last year, Chester was awarded over $25,000 in…
DULUTH, Minn. – At some point in our lives we all experience stress. From a daily routine to an upcoming event it’s bound to happen, but it can be difficult to relieve. However, one local business in the Northland is looking to help. Here at Healthy Expressions Rage Room it’s okay to break a few things and blow off some…
SAND LAKE, Wis. – Sawyer County Deputies say they responded to a stabbing report early this morning in the Town of Sand Lake. According to authorities the stabbing occurred at a residence located on County Highway E. The suspect, 20-year-old Gary W. Butler III, was taken into custody at the scene and has been charged with attempted homicide. He remains…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Yesterday PolyMet filed an updated technical report reaffirming the economic and technical viability of the NorthMet copper-nickel-precious metals project in Hoyt Lakes. The update contains plans and also cost estimates for the proposed project. The overall estimated cost for Phase I and Phase II of the project is over $1 billion. “This report reaffirms the technical…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior city leaders and folks from the UW-Superior Center for Community Engaged Learning have been working together to make the town a better place. They have been jointly conducting a series of community listening sessions to determine significant assets and the greatest needs of the community as identified by the citizens of Superior. Through 13 different sessions,…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – A Wisconsin School is benefiting from a new “best friend.” A special therapy dog, initially meant to help only a few middle school students, is now having an impact on nearly everyone inside the building. As the halls flood with over a thousand students between classes a special four-legged friend may stick out. But, he’s no…
The opioid crisis is causing concern around the country and several doctors are looking at ways to fight it. A program in Colorado is testing new strategies for dealing with chronic pain without the heavy use of opioids. Barkin says, “It was a huge reduction, and you know it was a comprehensive effort.” Researchers hoped to see a fifteen percent…
Researchers tested about 150 commercially available e-liquids finding 143 unique chemical compounds among them. Study authors say this shows these liquids are very diverse and because they are so varied they are very hard to study as a group. Investigators developed a system to test the liquid’s toxicity by exposing lab-grown human cells to the chemicals. The more toxic a…
Some customers whose prescription medicines are covered by Aetna could get a break at the drug store next year. Aetna says, starting the first of the year it will pass along to consumers the rebates it receives from drug manufacturers. Aetna’s CEO says the company believes its customers should benefit from those discounts and rebates. The move will likely affect…
DULUTH, Minn. – The years-long debate on whether to replace Enbridge Energy’s line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota could be coming to an end a little sooner than expected. The state has been reviewing this controversial project since 2015 with the public utilities commission expected to make its final decision this summer on whether to allow the replacement. But…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – This morning Gov. Mark Dayton held a news conference calling on the Minnesota Legislature to protect pre-kindergarten programs for students across the state. Governor Dayton has proposed permanent pre-kindergarten programs funding in his Budget for a Better Minnesota proposal. “Voluntary pre-kindergarten programs have given more than 6,100 Minnesota four-year-old’s the high-quality early learning opportunities they need…
IRON COUNTY, Wis. – A fatal accident occurred this morning on US Hwy 2 in Iron County. At this time a portion of US 2 is closed and authorities are unsure when it will reopen. The Iron County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate the incident. According to authorities there is no other information known at this time. The Iron…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today DNR officials will be busy giving a tour at Jay Cooke State Park with the hope of local lawmakers in St. Paul listening in. The DNR is set to detail critical repairs needed to various state parks, building, roads, and trails. The DNR Commissioner, DNR Capital Investment Director, and Department of Administration Commissioner will be on…
According to a new study children with autism spectrum disorder are significantly less likely to be fully vaccinated than children unaffected by autism. The study was published Monday in the journal, Jama Pediatrics. It found that 80 percent of children with autism received all vaccines recommended for kids ages four to six versus 94 percent for children without autism. The…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the Golden Eagle Lodge on Flour Lake Sunday evening. According to authorities a male was found deceased after workers noticed a water meter running for an extended period of time. The male was identified as 49-year-old Ken Merkey of Minneapolis. Merkey was a guest of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The controversial Earned Sick and Safe Time proposal is back in front of Duluth City Councilors tonight. Earned Sick and Safe Time has been a controversial issue in town with local businesses speaking out. Local restaurants are in opposition saying the proposal could lead to cutting down business hours or staff. Supporters say workers shouldn’t have to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Auto dealers believe new car prices may be climbing a bit too high. Experts say tighter credit, higher interest rates and metal tariffs are all working to push up new car prices. The reported price of a new car to date through February is about $32,000, according to JD Power. That figure is up about $500 from…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new report released Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows unemployment rates were lower in February in seven states and stable in 43 states. The report shows the national unemployment rate was unchanged and remains at 4.1 percent. Wisconsin was one of the seven states with a slight decrease in unemployment. The rate there now…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Animal Control is warning dog owners to leash dogs while enjoying the warmer weather. The warnings come after a boy was bitten in Cloquet while playing outside. According to the Cloquet Police Department a seven year old boy was bit Wednesday by a bullmastiff and suffered a significant laceration on his leg. According to Duluth Police in…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Harlem Globetrotters are hitting the hardwood next Thursday at Amsoil Arena to entertain Northlander’s, but today some of them stopped by a local school to teach them all about bullying prevention. Students learned about what it’s like to overcome adversity with much of the presentation focusing on how many people actually deal with bullying. Staff at the school…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thompson Gas announced today that they have acquired North Shore Oil and Propane. Thompson Gas is headquartered in Frederick Maryland. “Wade Leblanc built a company with strong values and a commitment to customer service,” said Derek Ashmore, Regional Vice President of ThompsonGas. “The opportunity to carry on his legacy with North Shore Oil & Propane is truly…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The City Council has approved the site plan application for an Aldi’s in Cloquet. They hope to break ground in later spring and open their doors by the end of 2018. The new Aldi’s will be located just west of the Perkins in Cloquet. Categories: News, News – Latest News
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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating phone calls that were made last night to Grand Rapids businesses asking them to report to police that someone had been shot behind their business. A handful of businesses in received calls from a male caller last night between 11:34 p.m. and 11:46 p.m. informing them that they needed…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate has passed Gov. Scott Walker’s school safety proposal that makes $100 million in grants available. The Senate passed the bill 28-4 on Tuesday. The assembly is expected to sign off on Thursday. The bill creates a new office of school safety under the State Department of Justice, which would be in charge of the…
(AP) – More Americans are at risk for heart attack and stroke. This is according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers examined data collected from 1988 to 2014 from US adults who didn’t have a history of cardiovascular disease aged 25 and older. The proportion of people with optimal hear health never exceeded 40…
(AP) – The same painkiller behind the growing opioid addiction epidemic now has hospitals across the country scrambling. That’s because a nationwide opioid shortage is forcing doctors to find alternatives which have led to harmful dosing mistakes. Pharmacists and several health groups say doctors are struggling to find enough injectable narcotics like morphine and fentanyl. Patients suffering from traumatic injuries,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Shannon Miller may have won her most recent legal battle in federal court, but her fight is far from over. Former University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, along with former softball coach Jen Banford and former women’s basketball coach Annette Wiles are taking their lawsuit to state court in Hennepin County though no court…
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DULUTH, Minn.-Lake Superior College had a very special guess today, all with goal of raising awareness about job opportunities in cyber security. A cyber security chief from the National Security Agency in Ethan Givens talked with students about what type of job opportunities are available for them including those in cyber defense and network administration. Staff at the school said…
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