Panel Grants Sex Offender Conditional Release From Lockup
Coker was convicted of raping three teenage girls in the early 1990s, and in 1994 twice escaped from a halfway house while under supervised release.
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Minnesota State Fair Opens 12-day Run through Labor Day
Great Minnesota Get-Together Starts Up
The Minnesota State Fair is opening its gates for its annual 12-day run through Labor Day.
After 18 Days, Duluth Family Reunites With Missing Dog
Community Effort to Get Missing Pup Home Safe and Sound
Across the country dog-lovers celebrated National Dog Day giving their pups a little extra love, whether it was posting pictures or just a yummy treat. But for one Duluth family, it was a holiday they will never forget.
Workplace Violence Remains Nationwide Issue
Experts: Delicate Balance Between Protecting Employees, Individual Privacy, No Discrimination
The shooting of two journalists on live television in Virginia, is a stark reminder that workplace violence is very much an issue across the nation.
Duluth Pack to Hozier
Duluth Pack and Excel Energy Center Teaming Up Again
Duluth pack has previously made custom packs for acts such as The Dave Matthews Band and Maroon 5.
Enbridge Proposal Sparks Debate in Carlton
Nearly 400 Miles of New Pipeline Could be Added in Minnesota
Enbridge says the pipeline is currently opperating at a reduced capacity due to voluntary pressure reductions and the new pipeline would allow for a return to full capacity.
School Supplies Needed for Annual Drive
A local nonprofit is equipping students with supplies before they head back to school.
St. Scholastica Building $17M Expansion
The former site of Kenwood Elementary School is being turned into a state of the art academic center.
St. Louis Co. Highway to Honor Fallen Deputy
Family and colleagues of Deputy Bradley Anderson will gather to unveil a permanent memorial to him next week.
Hibbing Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
The man is accused of having 47 grams of methamphetamine and more than $5,000 in cash on him at a campsite in Itasca County.
Minnesota Students Lead Nation in ACT Scores
A new report shows Minnesota students are leading the nation in ACT scores for the 10th consecutive year, but a persistent racial achievement gap remains.
Wisconsin Tied with Iowa for No. 2 spot on ACT Exam
Wisconsin is tied with Iowa for the No. 2 spot among states on the ACT college entrance exam.
Firefighters Working to Free Person Trapped on Stadium Roof
Minneapolis firefighters are working to free a person who fell into a crevice on the roof of the Minnesota Vikings stadium that’s under construction.
‘Disgruntled’ Ex-Reporter Dies Following TV News Crew Shooting
Authorities: Flanagan Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
A law enforcement official says the suspect in the on-air shooting of two TV station employees died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
2015 Head Of The Lakes Fair Begins
The wreathing is looking pretty nice for the Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior, which kicked off Tuesday.
‘Tenant Landlord Connection’ Launches
A Duluth housing non-profit has launched a program to help prevent eviction.It’s called Tenant Landlord Connection.
Couple Plans to Spend a Year in the BWCA
They were named ‘2014 Adventurers of the Year’ by National Geographic and have traveled more than 30,000-miles by canoe, kayak and dog sled over the last decade.
Superior Residents to Pay $7.75 Trash Collection Fee
Council Approves Monthly Garbage Fee, Effective January 2016
Starting this January, Superior residents will pay a monthly trash collection fee of $7.75 per household.
College Students’ Return Brings About Mixed Feelings
Restaurants Welcome the Business, Neighbors Disturbed by the Noise
Between UMD and CSS, more than 13,000 students will be flooding Duluth this week, and they’re already making their presence known.
Dairyland Outdoor Veterans’ Retreat
A community in Northwestern Wisconsin has rallied together to build an outdoor veterans retreat.
Red Cross Shelter Part of Vigilant Guard 2015
Volunteers Learn to Operate Shelter
A disaster shelter was created at the DECC and community volunteers played the roles of displaced residents to help Red Cross volunteers prepare for disaster response.
Babbitt Teen in Critical Condition Following Crash
A Babbitt teenager is in critical condition after a three vehicle crash.
Number of Fatal Bike Crashes in Wisconsin Double Last Year
The number of bicyclists killed in crashes this year in Wisconsin is more than double last year.
Superior, Japanese ‘Sister City’ Renew Partnership
Relationship Between Superior & Ami-machi Continues to Grow
Superior and its ‘Sister City’ in Japan have renewed their friendship.
Superior City Councilor Holds Trash Fee Forum
Invites Public to Learn, Ask Questions About Garbage Collection Fee Proposal
Monday night, a Superior city councilor invited citizens to ask questions and learn about his proposal for a city trash collection fee.
Moving Forward From Noise Concerns at Bayfront Park
Mayor Ness: It's About Finding A Balance
Tribute Fest in Bayfront Park led to an abnormal number of noise complaints Friday night. Though it’s all said and done, the city is brainstorming ways to prevent the conflict from happening again.
More Bear Sightings in City Limits
Seeing bears in the City of Duluth is nothing new. However, Duluth Police said they’ve noticed a recent spike in people reporting bear sightings.
950th Engineering Company Back on U.S. Soil
Nearly 100 Wisconsin National Guard troops are back on U.S. soil after a deployment to the Middle East.
Organizations Prepare and Train for Disaster, Vigilant Guard
Knowing what to do when disaster strikes and being prepared is the focus of a Minnesota National Guard exercise going on this week at the DECC.
BAM Style Reopens for Business
BAM Style is open for business after being forced to close after a vehicle drove through the storefront.
UMD Welcome Week Starts Wednesday
140 "Rockstars" will help new students acclimate.
The Bulldog Welcome Week staff will be working with the new students from Wednesday thru Saturday helping them prepare for the first week of classes.
Rice Lake: Keeping it Together
Move to Incorporate Driven by Citizens
The annexation would have left the residents in the northern third of the current township paying the tax burden associated with running the current town.
Wisconsin Prisons Relax Solitary Confinement Policies
Wisconsin prison officials have quietly relaxed solitary confinement policies over the past year.
Dayton Calls Special Election to Fill House 3A Seat
Gov. Mark Dayton is calling a special election to fill an open seat in the House triggered by a veteran Democrat’s death after a short battle with cancer.
UPDATE: Authorities Identify Man Killed in Accidental Shooting
An accidental shooting resulted in the death of a man in Gnesen Township.
Jefferson Street Neighbors Celebrate their Community
The 26th annual Jefferson Street Block Party kicked off Sunday.
MN Lung Cancer Survivor Bikes to Inspire
A Minnesota man biked more than 100 miles to Duluth to spread a message of hope.
Horse Enthusiasts Compete at Dirt Floor Arena
It was a big weekend for horse enthusiasts in the Northland as they competed at the Dirt Floor Arena.
Beer Enthusiast Rally in Duluth
Home brewers from all over made their way to Duluth Sunday to learn more about perfecting their hobby.
Event Unites Hillside Community
From 5th to 7th avenue east the streets were blocked off to create unity and relationships in the hillside neighborhood.
2 dead, 16 injured after volleyball team’s bus hits car
Two people are dead and 16 others were injured after a car and a high school volleyball team’s bus collided in western Wisconsin.
Police investigate movie theater shooting; 2 injured
Two people have been hospitalized in a shooting outside a movie theater in Maple Grove.
UMD Students Begin a New Chapter
Inside the Weber Music Hall sixty students received their white coat which is a rite of passage for scholars going to medical school.
Locals Protest Planned Parenthood
Locals joined a national effort to expose a nearly century old organization.
Thousands Pack Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival
Nearly 7,000 people gathered in Barker’s Island for an ancient tradition that’s not only fun but raises money for local causes.
Raising Funds for an After-School Program in Superior
Community members gathered in Superior Saturday afternoon to raise funds for an after-school program.
Former NAACP President Remembered
A few dozen people joined together at a memorial ceremony in Canal Park Saturday afternoon to honor the life of an NAACP President who passed away last week.
Rice Lake is Minnesota’s Newest City
Minnesota will soon have a new city.
Concern Over Loud Music at Bayfront’s Tribute Fest
Tribute Fest at Bayfront Park has stuck a chord with some people.
Update: Name Released of Armed Man Shot and Killed by Sheriff Deputy
Itasca County Sheriff's Office
Authorities have released the name of an armed man who threatened Itasca County Sheriff Deputies before being shot and killed. 31-Year-Old Adam Schneider died of his wounds.
