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Male arrested on sale of methamphetamine charges

67-year-old Duluth resident

December 8, 2016

Site Staff,

In a multi-agency investigation between members of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, Superior Police Department, and Douglas County Sheriff’s Department Investigators conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of East 2nd Street in Duluth, on December 5, 2016.

3 killed in 40-vehicle pileup on slick Michigan interstate

Several crashes reported near Detroit

December 8, 2016

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Authorities say three people have died and 11 others are hurt following a pileup on a snow-slickened Interstate 96 near Lansing, Michigan.Lt. Eric Sanborn of the Livingston County Sheriff Department confirmed the three deaths Thursday in the pileup involving about 40 vehicles. He says 11 other people were transported to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.Sanborn says westbound lanes of the interstate about 55 miles west of Detroit remained closed about 5{ hours after the pileup began Thursday morning.Several crashes also were reported on Detroit-area freeways

Search for dead 3-year-old Flint, Michigan girl called off

Believed to have been beaten to death by her parents

December 8, 2016

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Police in Flint, Michigan, have called off the search for a 3-year-old girl they suspect was beaten to death by her parents and buried in a shallow grave.

Minnesota’s population skewing to older and more diverse

Median age of Minnesota's population is 37.7 years

December 8, 2016

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New statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show Minnesota’s overall population is getting older and slightly more diverse.

University of Wisconsin regents sign off on tuition hike

Also, a plan on sexual violence and harassment has been approved

December 8, 2016

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University of Wisconsin System leaders have signed off on raising out-of-state and graduate tuition by hundreds of dollars at a number of campuses.

Sketch Comedy Group to Perform Annual Holiday Show

Rubber Chicken Theater Presents Annual Holiday Spectacular

December 8, 2016

Natalie Froistad,

Expect a lot of laughs in the next few weeks as Rubber Chicken Theater presents their annual holiday revue.

Preparing a Salmon Chowder Ravioli Appetizer

Cooking Connection: Ravioli

December 8, 2016

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For this week’s Cooking Connection FOX 21’s William Seay worked with Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant.

Girl Scouts Help Out Healthy Smiles

December 8, 2016

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Lakes and Pines Girl Scouts in Duluth made some smiles a little brighter Wednesday.

New Netflix Thriller Filmed On Iron Range

Film Debuts Dec. 13

December 8, 2016

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A film shot on the Iron Range last year will be on Netflix starting Dec. 13.

It’s Not Too Late To Get Your Flu Shot

December 8, 2016

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Health professional’s at St. Luke’s are reminding people it’s not too late to get your flu shot.

Cloquet Fire Department Teaches Hands-Only CPR

December 8, 2016

Joey Norton,

Once a month, the Cloquet Fire Department hosts a free hands-only CPR class to the public.

Duluth Mayor’s Listening Sessions to Continue in 2017

Emily Larson has visited with different communities throughout the year

December 8, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

Emily Larson has visited with different communities throughout the year

Annual Farmers Take the Stove Dinner Celebrates Harvest

Local farmers come together for annual dinner to help create a local food system.

December 8, 2016

Zach Richie,

Even though it’s December, plenty of good food is still coming from local farms. The annual Farmers Take the Stove dinner raises money to create a sustainable locally sourced food system.

Duluth Public Library Moves Forward with Strategic Plan

The plan will guide the library for the next five years.

December 8, 2016

Zach Richie,

The strategic plan focuses on five goals: prioritize school readiness; strengthen the library’s capacity to fulfill its mission; increase teaching opportunities; enhance current services; and raise public awareness.

Duluth Fire Department and Red Cross Give Away Smoke Detectors

The fire department will also install every detector that they give away.

December 8, 2016

Zach Richie,

It’s that magical time of year, but also a time where fires can spark because of dry Christmas trees, candles, and space heaters. The American Red Cross and Duluth Fire Department want to reduce the number of fire related deaths and injuries by 25% by 2020.

Proctor Veteran Shares Memories of Pearl Harbor

The 97-year-old was part of the naval reserve in Duluth on the USS Paducah

December 8, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

The 97-year-old was part of the naval reserve in Duluth on the USS Paducah

Pearl Harbor Remembered 75 Years Later

"A day that will live in infamy."

December 8, 2016

Adam Jagunich,

75 years later, we remember the lives lost in the attack and reflect on the significance of Pearl Harbor.

Story Time at the Library

Free event gives kids the chance to enjoy books

December 8, 2016

Adam Jagunich,

Every Wednesday, children and families can enjoy story time at the Duluth Public Library

Lake Superior College Students Build Robots

Students Are Graded on the Robots They Built

December 7, 2016

Chelsee Moe,

Lake Superior College students took part in a task robot competition.

American Red Cross Workers Send Letters to Troops

16,000 letters are being sent out to service members

December 7, 2016

Chelsee Moe,

The American Red Cross, along with the United Way, is preparing 16,000 letters for service men and women this holiday season.

Volunteers Host Annual Lutefisk Dinner

Over 100 volunteers helped prepare

December 7, 2016

Chelsee Moe,

First Lutheran Church is expecting up to 1,000 people today for their annual lutefisk dinner.

Michigan wants recount halted if judge rules

Recount is underway in more than 20 counties

December 7, 2016

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The Michigan elections board has ordered an immediate halt to the presidential recount if a federal judge lifts his previous order that the recount occur.

Somali-American lawmaker says she was harassed by cab driver

Was called "ISIS" by a taxicab driver in D.C.

December 7, 2016

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The nation’s first elected Somali-American lawmaker says she was harassed and called “ISIS” by a taxicab driver in Washington, D.C.

2 juveniles charged in Tennessee wildfires that killed 14

Charges were announced at a news conference, Wednesday

December 7, 2016

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Authorities have charged two juveniles with starting an East Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,700 buildings.

Hunter’s death near Little Falls deemed homicide

Hunter found shot to death on November 7

December 7, 2016

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Authorities now call the death of a deer hunter last month in Morrison County of central Minnesota a homicide.

Nevada high school on lockdown after shots fired

One wounded and taken to local hospital

December 7, 2016

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Nevada’s top police officer says a teenager was shot by a campus police officer at a Reno high school, and a second is sought in what he termed, an active investigation.

Video company challenges gay marriage law in Minnesota

Want to shoot weddings for heterosexual couples only

December 7, 2016

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The owners of a video company have filed a legal challenge to Minnesota’s gay marriage law because they want to shoot weddings for heterosexual couples only.

Former law school applicants at risk for identify theft

More than 1,200 former applicants are at risk

December 7, 2016

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The University of Wisconsin Law School has notified more than 1,200 former applicants that they could be at risk of identity theft because the school’s database was hacked.

Level III Predatory Offender Notification in Iron, Minn.

Adam Hart moved to Iron as of Nov. 18, 2016

December 7, 2016

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The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender that has moved into the the town of Iron, Minnesota.

Rep. Ellison vows to resign seat if he wins DNC’s top job

Gov. Mark Dayton would need to call for a special election to fill his position

December 7, 2016

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U.S. Representative Keith Ellison says he’ll resign his seat in Congress if he’s elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Minnesota Ballet Prepares for The Nutcracker

Company Continues to Move Forward Following July Storm

December 7, 2016

Natalie Froistad,

As the Minnesota Ballet continues to move forward following devastating storms in July, the company is preparing for The Nutcracker.

Local Humane Society Raises Funds with Dedication Ornaments

Purchase a Dedication Ornament Throughout December to Support Friends of Animals

December 7, 2016

Brett Scott,

With only 18 days to go before Christmas arrives, many are busy shopping. We’re checking out a special way to support pets this season in this week’s Animal Answers.

Bill Could Secure Funding For Fight Against Opioids

Act Passed In Senate Monday

December 7, 2016

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A bill that would set aside one billion dollars to fight the nation’s opioid crisis passed with a landslide vote in the U.S. Senate.

Reward Fundraiser Launched For Accident Victim

December 7, 2016

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A GoFundMe account is now set up to help find answers for an Iron Range family whose son was killed in an apparent hit-and-run.

City Hosts 30th Annual Holiday Banquet with Bentleyville

December 7, 2016

Joey Norton,

It was a night filled with joy for seniors at the DECC Tuesday as the 30th annual Holiday Banquet and Bentleyville Tour of Lights — indoors.

St. Scholastica Lights Tree On Campus

December 7, 2016

Joey Norton,

The college of St. Scholastica held its 21st annual tree lighting ceremony Tuesday night to kick off the holiday season on campus.

50 Artists Get Creative At Sami Cultural Center

December 7, 2016

Joey Norton,

Art was on display at the Sami Cultural Center Tuesday. Nearly 50 artists from across the United States were put to the task of creating a post card sized piece of artwork.

Superior Veteran Remembers Pearl Harbor

John Kanzler served in World War II and enlisted three years after the Pearl Harbor attack.

December 7, 2016

Zach Richie,

One area World War II veteran remembers hearing about Pearl Harbor when he was fourteen. At seventeen, he enlisted and saw the site for himself.

Duluth City Council Looks to Pass Budget at Next Meeting

The council has not made any changes to Mayor Larson's proposed budget.

December 7, 2016

Zach Richie,

In their next meeting, the Duluth City Council hopes to pass the city’s budget and tax levy.

Douglas County Finishes Election Recount

Recount effort did not change the results in Douglas County.

December 7, 2016

Zach Richie,

The election recount in Douglas County has wrapped up and officials say the difference from the original count isn’t substantial but is only a difference of fourteen votes.

Officials locate refrigerator as potential source of warehouse fire

90 percent of the building has been searched, death toll stand at 36

December 7, 2016

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives says it is looking at the possibility that a refrigerator or other appliance was the source of a warehouse fire that killed 36 people.

Democrats rip proposal to raise Wisconsin state park fees

DNR also propses selling naming rights to park facilities

December 7, 2016

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Wisconsin Democrats are blasting a Department of Natural Resources report that proposes raising state park fees and selling naming rights to park facilities.

Shipping Season Update

The Twin Ports' 2016 shipping season will soon come to an end

December 7, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

Iron ore and grain shipping have increased over last year’s rates

Pipelines Impact Local Economy

Pipelines bring most oil and gas to the Northland

December 7, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

Much of the fuel in the Northland arrives through oil and gas pipelines.

Stress-Less Week at UMD

Students get a chance to take a mental break before finals

December 7, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

Students get a chance to get some peace of mind before finals week begins on Monday at UMD.

Five Seasons Sports Store Prepares for Winter Sales

It's time to gear up for the winter season

December 6, 2016

Chelsee Moe,

The Five Seasons Sports store in Eveleth is gearing up for another winter season, as they have begun putting out their winter inventory.

Northlanders Celebrate National Mining Day

National Mining Day Celebrates Miners Around the Country

December 6, 2016

Chelsee Moe,

National Miners Day salutes the men and women who have chosen the occupation of mining.

Dancing cop raises money for charity, spreads holiday cheer

December 6, 2016

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A Tennessee police officer is going viral for cutting a rug, while helping to raise money for the Salvation Army.

Elections Commissions explains St. Croix recount problems

The recount continues across the state of Wisconsin

December 6, 2016

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The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it is confident that voting machines in St. Croix County that had broken warranty seals are accurately tabulating and reporting results there.

Feds pull student aid for Globe, Minnesota School of Business

Schools committed fraud by misrepresenting criminal justice programs

December 6, 2016

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The U.S. Department of Education says Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business will no longer be allowed to participate in federal student aid programs.