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Suspect Charged For His Alleged Role in the Shooting Death of Cass Lake Woman

25-Year-Old Woman Found With Gunshot Wound to Head

November 14, 2017

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UPDATE: The Cass County Attorney’s Office has announced the the 24-year-old male, who has been identified as Brandon Joseph Roy has been charged for his alleged role in the death of a 25-year-old Cass Lake woman. Brandon Roy Roy has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder without Intent while Committing a Felony, 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery, Convicted Delinquent in Possession…

St. Cloud PD: 3-Year-Old Boy Shot Self with Negligently-Stored Gun

November 14, 2017

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UPDATE: William Deandre Dickerson, 28, was arrested in Miles City, Montana during a traffic stop, according to a FOX 9 report. Dickerson is being held in custody in Montana pending extradition to Minnesota. ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) – Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota say a three-year-old boy taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound Monday morning pulled the trigger on…

Fond du Lac Gets $2.1 Million for Broadband

Grant Comes From Federal Government Program

November 14, 2017

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FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn.-The Fond du Lac band will be getting a $2.1 million grant from the federal government for broadband infrastructure. That announcement was made today by Sen. Al Franken and Rep. Rick Nolan of Minnesota. The goal of the project is to provide high-speed internet to underserved populations in that community. “We need to make sure all…

St. Louis County to File Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

Resolution Was Passed Unanimously by County Board

November 14, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board unanimously passed a resolution today to start litigation against pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers and distributors. “Three primary manufacturers and three primary distributors are responsible for the manufacture and distribution of over 90 percent of the prescription opioids in this country,” the county board’s resolution read. “In addition to the devastating health impacts suffered by the…

New Details in Saturday’s Midwest Energy Fire

Damages Estimated at Between $500,000 and $1 million

November 13, 2017

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-New details are emerging in the fire that ripped through Midwest Energy in Superior Saturday. The Superior Fire Department is now telling us it was caused either by a bearing or motor breaking at the site. It was originally thought to be caused by dust at the site. No one was injured in the blaze which caused between $500,000…

Level III Offender Relocating to Duluth

PREVIOUSLY RESIDED IN RICE LAKE, MINN.

November 13, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender relocating to the 4700 block of Rice Lake Road in Duluth. Timothy Scott Alan Davich, 50 has a history of sexual contact with minor male victims ages 6-16. Some contact occurred on numerous occasions over a number of years; he was…

New Town Homes Coming to Chisholm

Town Homes Available to Those Age 55 and Older

November 13, 2017

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CHISHOLM, Minn.-A new town home development has made its way to Chisholm. The eight-unit market rate town home development, for those ages 55 and older, is 90 percent complete. Right now six of the units have been rented. Each unit is 1,100 square-feet and has one level with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Pets are also welcome at the site…

Duluth Beach Cleanup Rescheduled for Sunday

Multiple Locations Will Be Set Up For Beach Cleanup

November 13, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-The local storm cleanup was supposed to be held yesterday, but that was cancelled and moved to this Sunday. It will be held at 10 a.m. and volunteers can meet near Endion Station, Brighton Beach, the 12th Street Access on Park Point, and the Park Point Beach House. To sign up, call Cheryl Skafte from the Duluth Parks Department…

Massive College Party in Texas Causes Floor of Apartment to Collapse

November 13, 2017

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DENTON, Tex. (KDFW) – A jam packed apartment party in Texas ended abruptly Sunday morning, when the floor went crashing into the apartment below. The incident was caught on video from multiple angles from the apartment near the University of North Texas in Denton, near Dallas. People at the party, many of them UNT students, had to crawl from the empty…

AmeriCorps Wants You to Share Your Experience in Duluth Program

AmeriCorps Hopes Stories Inspire Duluthians

November 10, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth chapter of AmeriCorps is taking pen to pad to write down experiences other members of the group have had over the years. It’s all part of a legacy project AmeriCorps members in Duluth are working on to get the word out about what they do. The hope is to also build interest in their dream of redeveloping…

Husky Energy Finalizes Deal for Calumet in Superior

Workers Will be Retained at the Refinery

November 10, 2017

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-Husky Energy has closed its purchase of the Calumet Oil Refinery in Superior. That facility produces 50,000 barrels of oil-based products a day. The new purchase for the Alberta-based company, will increase its crude oil processing capacity. “The Superior Refinery increases Husky’s downstream crude processing capacity, in line with the company’s growing production,” the company said in a prepared…

Duluth Hosts Turkey Bowl on Ice Skating Party

WED., NOV. 15 6:30-8 P.M.

November 9, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. – The public is invited to the free Turkey Bowl on Ice event at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. The event includes free ice skating party and family-fun activities. Turkey Bowling on Ice will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. Those who bring a food shelf donation will be eligible to win a Thanksgiving turkey….

Catholic Diocese of Duluth Reaches $9 Million Settlement in Sexual Abuse Case

Deal Contingent on Court Approval

November 9, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Diocese of Duluth’s multiple insurers have reached a settlement in a bankruptcy case that stems from clergy sexual abuse. Their insurer, Catholic Mutual, will give $8,950,000 toward the case. If it’s approved by a bankruptcy court, it will go to the claimants in sexual abuse cases. “The agreement must be approved by the bankruptcy court and is contingent…

Veteran Unemployment Rates Fall to Record Low in October

November 9, 2017

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(FOX NEWS) – The unemployment rate for military veterans in October reached a low of just 2.7 percent, continuing a long-term downward trend in unemployment among members of the U.S. Armed Services. Mirroring October’s overall drop in unemployment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the improved numbers offset a decline in September that largely reflected the impact of Hurricanes…

Boardwalk Segment of Lakewalk Closed by Fitger’s

Damage from Storm Caused the Closure

November 9, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-The boardwalk segment of the Lakewalk Trail by the Fitger’s complex will be closed due to damage caused by a recent storm. Barricades are in front of the boardwalk section and the public is asked to avoid it for safety reasons. The asphalt path in the area will remain open. These repairs are part of the city’s application and request…

One School Referendum Approved; Another Rejected in Northland

Mesabi East School District to Get $10 Million Upgrade

November 8, 2017

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AURORA, Minn.-One school district received a $10 million gift from voters yesterday, while another had a referendum rejected. Voters in the Mesabi East School District in Aurora, agreed to invest nearly $10 million in the schools there. The funds would go toward making renovations to the current building like adding more classrooms – they have recently seen an increase in…

One Arrested at Enbridge Protest in Superior

Most Protesters Appear to be From Out-of-State

November 8, 2017

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-A 22-year-old woman was arrested earlier today at an Enrbridge pipeline protest in Superior. The incident happened at the 500 block of 58th Street at about 6:30 a.m. at the Enbridge line 3 site. Two protesters locked themselves inside a pipe that was sitting above the ground, which led to police being called. Police say most of the protesters…

Missing Bemidji Girl Located, Illinois Man Arrested

November 8, 2017

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BEMIDJI, Minn. – A 21-year-old male from Oswego, Illinois is currently being held on criminal charges of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and Deprivation of Custodial or Parental Rights, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation, according to police, began with a parent contacting the department around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 to report their 13-year-old daughter…

Health Emergency Declared on Bad River

November 7, 2017

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BAD RIVER, Wis.-The Bad River Tribe near Ashland has declared a public health emergency as they face an opioid abuse crisis. The goal of the declaration is to help bring more funding into the community to fight its growing drug problem. Other tribes in the region have taken similar steps including Red Cliff and Lac Courte Oreilles. “This is a…

Fire Destroys Mobile Home

No One Injured in Fire

November 6, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn – A mobile home was destroyed earlier today after it caught on fire at 6538 McQuade Road. No one was injured in the 11:30 a.m. blaze, according to local fire officials. They believe the fire started when someone was trying to remove something from the trailer with a torch cutter, which caught the mobile home on fire. Clifton,…

Longtime Twins’ Coach Rick Stelmaszek Passes Away

November 6, 2017

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JUPITER, FL – FEBRUARY 28: Rick Stelmaszek poses for a portrait during the Minnesota Twins Portrait Day on February 28, 2005 at Hammond Stadium in Ft. Myers, Florida.(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – Longtime Twins’ coach Rick Stelmaszek passed away Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 69. The Twins confirmed the news with a Tweet Monday evening, saying the team…

Target Adjusting Thanksgiving Hours

November 6, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota-based Target, has announced Black Friday specials, as well as new hours for Thanksgiving Day. In a press release Monday, Target announced that stores will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 23. Typically, the retailer is open through the night into Black Friday, but this year, stores will close at midnight. Stores will reopen Friday…

Santa Arriving at Miller Hill Mall on Saturday

November 6, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. – Children will get the chance to tell Santa about their Christmas wishes starting this Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Miller Hill Mall. Santa will be at his usual location in the Barnes & Noble Court through Sunday, Dec. 24. To welcome Santa, Miller Hill Mall is hosting the 5th annual Slumber Party with Santa on Friday, Nov….

General Election Info for Duluth Residents

November 6, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, Nov. 7 is Election Day for the City of Duluth and School District 709 races. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday is the last day to vote absentee, which can be done in person at Duluth City Hall room 330 until 5 p.m. If residents are no registered at their current address,…

KFC Closes on London Road

Still One KFC in Duluth on Central Avenue

November 3, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-KFC has closed on London Road. Earlier today, crews could be seen removing items from the store and throwing them in a dumpster. In June, the Hibbing KFC also closed. There is still one other KFC in Duluth on Central Avenue. Earlier in the week, another business closed on London Road – the BP gas station across the street…

Alzheimer’s Disease Discussed at UWS Conference

10 Percent of Elderly Have Some Form of Dementia

November 3, 2017

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-Alzheimer’s is a disease that has devastating effects on much of the elderly population. Today, a conference was held at UWS that looked at the future of Alzheimer’s treatment and where research is headed next. Event organizers said the problem of Alzheimer’s in Wisconsin seems to be increasing. “The prevalence of Alzheimer’s as our state ages is going up…

Body Found Off Maintenance Road in Nashwauk

Body is of 24-Year-Old Curtis Strand Who Had Been Missing

November 3, 2017

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NASHWAUK, Minn.-A body discovered in a snow-covered ditch off a maintenance road near the Essar Steel mining property in Nashwauk, has been identified as a Hibbing man who went missing several weeks ago. Curtis Strand’s, 24, body has been taken to the Midwest County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination. It does not appear foul play was a factor in his…

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Pick-Up Truck on Tower Avenue

November 2, 2017

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SUPERIOR, Wis.- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck at 7 a.m. Thursday at North 12th Street and Tower Avenue in Superior. The pedestrian, who authorities have identified as 59-year-old Kenneth Meinke, of Superior, was crossing Tower when a company truck with a plow on it struck him. Police believe Meinke was in the crosswalk at the time…

Duluth Homebrew Supply to Close

Last Day They Will be Open Will be Nov. 12

November 2, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Homebrew Supply at Fitger’s has announced they are shutting down their business effective Nov. 12. The owners told us they have decided to pursue other interests rather than anything related to their business. Their entire stock of inventory will be half off until they officially close their doors. Below find a statement they posted on Facebook. To our…

Mock DUI Crash Held in Superior

Event Organized by Senior at Superior High School

November 2, 2017

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-A mock crash was held for a drunk driving scenario at Superior Middle School today. It was all part of a student’s senior project who wrote the script and did a lot of the work to make it happen. She said she was inspired by a fellow student who lost a family member to a drunk driver. “I want…

Essentia Health Hosts Fundraiser for Patients, Community

Fundraiser Will Be Held in Three Locations at Hospital

November 2, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia Health’s holiday fundraiser has begun. Two of their gift shops, along with their community room, will be open tomorrow to sell baked goods and many different gift items like ornaments. All the funds for this sale, will go toward a great cause. “All the profits from this show and throughout the year go to our St. Mary’s Auxiliary…

Fundraiser Being Held at St. Luke’s to Help Patients

Event Will be Held Tomorrow From 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

November 2, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-It’s that time of the year again, where St. Luke’s Hospital needs your help. Their Volunteer Service Guild is hosting a fundraiser sale that goes through tomorrow at the hospital’s gift shop. Multiple items are on sale there, including jewelry and clothing. Volunteers at the event said the funds raised will go toward patient care programs along with medical…

Man Pulls Gun on McDonald’s Employee After Being Denied Egg McMuffin

November 2, 2017

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(REUTERS) (FOX NEWS) – Police in Ohio are currently looking for a man who pulled a gun on a McDonlad’s employee after she told him he couldn’t order an Egg McMuffin. According to police, the man pulled up to the drive-thru of a McDonald’s located in Warren at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning, WKBN reports. He was driving a…

Hermantown to Lose All Local Government Aid in 2018

November 2, 2017

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HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The following is a release from the City of Hermantown on Local Government Aid cuts: The City of Hermantown is preparing for another cut in Local Government Aid (LGA) as it prepares their 2018 City Budget. The City will lose all Local Government Aid in 2018. In 2017, the City received $66,001 in LGA, but the City…

Absentee Voting Mistake Found on Duluth Ballot

Those Sent Wrong Ballot Can Vote Again

November 2, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-Residents who voted absentee in multiple areas of Duluth have been given the wrong ballot. Those in Rice Lake, Gnesen, Normanna, Lakewood, and North Star were all given ballots that didn’t have the District One school board race between Rosie Loeffler-Kemp and Kurt Kuehn. City officials have contacted the 30 people who received the wrong ballot and said they…

Salvation Army Ready to Help Those in Need on Christmas

Deadline to Apply is Nov. 22

November 1, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-With the Christmas season coming fast upon us, one local organization is working to make the needy’s holiday a little more special. Right now the local Salvation Army is accepting applications for Northlander’s who need a little extra help. You can come in and fill out a form for a holiday dinner basket or even request a gift for…

Fisherman Catches Fish That Grew Around a Drink Wrapper

November 1, 2017

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(Adam Turnbull) (FOX NEWS) – A Canadian fisherman hopes his astounding catch of a pike growing around a drink wrapper will teach others not to litter. “Pick up your garbage. This is a Powerade wrapper which takes up no room in your pocket until you get to a garbage can. Please share!” Adam Turnbull, of Sarnia, Ontario wrote on a…

More Than 20 Jobs Coming to Hibbing as Radiator Plants Expands

More Than 200 People Work at Plant Now

November 1, 2017

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HIBBING, Minn.-L&M Radiator is putting in a $17.6 million expansion at it’s Hibbing plant, which means there will be 22 jobs added to that region. The company, which makes cooling products for heavy equipment, is adding 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is supporting the project with a $354,000 grant….

Multiple Fires Put Out in Winter Last Week

No One Was Injured

November 1, 2017

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SAWYER COUNTY, Wis.-Fire crews in Sawyer County responded to multiple fires last week that left no one injured. The first fire was reported about 8 a.m. Thursday at a silo at 5735 North County Highway West in Winter. The silo was being demolished at the time and it’s believed the cause of the fire was a cutting torch that ignited…

BP Gas Station Closes on London Road

Owners Have Not Responded to Comment on the Situation

October 31, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. – The BP convenience store on London Road has official closed its doors. A sign was posted sometime yesterday, thanking loyal customers for their business. The location is owned by Lakehead Oil, who FOX 21 reached out to Tuesday, but have not heard back for comment. This was the last BP location in Duluth, the previous two locations…

Fire Engulfs Garage in Rice Lake Township

October 31, 2017

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RICE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Tuesday morning fire filled a garage in Rice Lake Township. Crews got the call to 4055 Fairview Rd. just at 6:27 a.m. Upon arrival, responders found a large pole barn-style garage fully engulfed in flames. An adult female and two adult males were safely evacuated from the adjacent residence with no injuries. Fire department personnel…

Science Museum Recreating Hoodie Seen on ‘Stranger Things’

October 30, 2017

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(Netflix/Science Museum of Minnesota) ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – A vintage Science Museum of Minnesota hoodie spotted on the Netflix hit ‘Stranger Things’ had Minnesotans buzzing over the weekend – and now the museum says they’re bringing it out of retirement In the first episode of Season 2, fans noticed one of the main characters sporting a 1980s-era purple hoodie from the Science…

Halloween Fun at Wade Stadium

October 28, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. – Wade Stadium was transformed into one of the biggest Halloween bashes in town, Saturday. Benefiting Noteworthy kids, the first year of Hallowade featured both inside and outside stages for local live music, thousands of dollars in prizes for the costume contest winners, and a haunted locker room. The Lake Superior Zoo stopped by with their mobile animal…

New Moose Lake School Brings Pride to Students

School Includes Much Needed Commons Area

October 27, 2017

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MOOSE LAKE, Minn.-A new school is up and running in Moose Lake. Back in 2014, voters in that region approved a $35 million referendum to build a new school. Construction began last summer with the goal of creating a more modern school that wasn’t flood damaged like their old one. School officials told us their new digs are making everyone…

Referendum Being Discussed in Maple

Surveys for Referendum Need to be Turned in by Oct. 30

October 27, 2017

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MAPLE, Wis.-The Maple Wisconsin School District is looking for the public’s help to determine what they should ask for in a proposed referendum. Right now the district is looking for $1.7 million a year over the next five years. In order to remain where they are at right now, they need at least $576,000 over the next five years. Earlier…

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October 27, 2017

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Road Closures in Ashland Caused by Flooding

Sanborn Avenue and US Highway 2 Having Issues

October 27, 2017

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Courtesy Joan Pero KinneyASHLAND, Wis.-Flooding is causing numerous problems in Ashland right now. Some portions of the streets and roads there have been flooded including part of Sanborn Avenue and US Highway 2. Check out more updates on road closures in Wisconsin on this website: 511wi.gov. Categories: Links, News, News – Latest News Tags: ashland news roads

No Injuries Reported in Virginia Apartment Fire

Fire Happened at About 7 a.m.

October 27, 2017

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Courtesy Northland Fire WireVIRGINIA, Minn.-A fire damaged the Rotary Apartments in Virginia at 7 a.m. today, according to the Northland Fire Wire. All the residents were safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported. When crews got there, they could see flames rushing out of the third floor of the building. The American Red Cross is helping the displaced victims….

DTA Temporarily Switching to Mainline Bus Service Due to Weather

Service Will Run Along Grand Avenue in West Duluth and East Superior Street in East End

October 27, 2017

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UPDATE: Regular service will return at 1:00 p.m. DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Transit Authority has announced they are temporarily running a mainline-only bus service effective immediately, due to the current weather conditions. The service will be limited by only running along Grand Avenue in West Duluth and East Superior Street in East Duluth. Regular bus service was suspended at 10 a.m….

Power Outages Reported Throughout Region

Both Duluth and Iron Range Areas Hit With Power Outages

October 27, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn.-Due to the fall’s first winter storm, power outages are being reported throughout the region. As of 10 a.m., almost 3,600 customers in the Northland were without power. Crews are working to get it restored. One of the biggest affected areas is the Endion/East Hillside neighborhood which has 1,600 customers without power. In Superior, 1,231 customers are being affected…

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25-Year-Old Woman Found With Gunshot Wound to Head

Grant Comes From Federal Government Program

Resolution Was Passed Unanimously by County Board

Damages Estimated at Between $500,000 and $1 million

PREVIOUSLY RESIDED IN RICE LAKE, MINN.

Town Homes Available to Those Age 55 and Older

Multiple Locations Will Be Set Up For Beach Cleanup

AmeriCorps Hopes Stories Inspire Duluthians

Workers Will be Retained at the Refinery

WED., NOV. 15 6:30-8 P.M.

Deal Contingent on Court Approval

Damage from Storm Caused the Closure

Mesabi East School District to Get $10 Million Upgrade

Most Protesters Appear to be From Out-of-State

No One Injured in Fire

Still One KFC in Duluth on Central Avenue

10 Percent of Elderly Have Some Form of Dementia

Body is of 24-Year-Old Curtis Strand Who Had Been Missing

Last Day They Will be Open Will be Nov. 12

Event Organized by Senior at Superior High School

Fundraiser Will Be Held in Three Locations at Hospital

Event Will be Held Tomorrow From 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Those Sent Wrong Ballot Can Vote Again

Deadline to Apply is Nov. 22

More Than 200 People Work at Plant Now

No One Was Injured

Owners Have Not Responded to Comment on the Situation

School Includes Much Needed Commons Area

Surveys for Referendum Need to be Turned in by Oct. 30

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Sanborn Avenue and US Highway 2 Having Issues

Fire Happened at About 7 a.m.

Service Will Run Along Grand Avenue in West Duluth and East Superior Street in East End

Both Duluth and Iron Range Areas Hit With Power Outages

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