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FDLTCC Constructing Outdoor Classroom

DULUTH, Minn.–Construction is underway for an outdoor classroom at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. The new space is called The Megwayakk Classroom, and the translation means “into the woods”. The outdoor learning space will include a partially covered structure as well as outdoor seating and internet access. The outdoor spot is projected to hold around forty students at…

Two Teens Arrested For Illegal Gun Possession In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.–Two 17-year-old boys were arrested on Wednesday for illegally possessing handguns, one of which had been stolen from Superior, according to Duluth police. The DPD were called out to a disturbance involving teens armed with guns on the 800-block of East Upham Road, and found the teens near Baylis Street and Wildwood Drive. The officers patted down the pair…

New Entrance at Bayfront Festival Park

DULUTH, Minn. — With the popularity of concerts at Bayfront, DECC officials are looking to decrease entry time. There is a new entrance at Bayfront Festival Park. The gate will help limit crowding for those who are entering the park. The DECC staff has been working to produce this new gate for years. Last weekend, they opened the entry for…

CHUM Looking For Donations For Thanksgiving

DULUTH, Minn.– CHUM Food Shelf is asking for donations this month to be able to start the ordering process for this upcoming Thanksgiving. With the ongoing global pandemic and the rising levels of food prices, finding food to stock these festive meal boxes is becoming increasingly difficult. They are asking the community to help their cause, so they can help…

Chauvin Faces Future In Federal Prison For Floyd’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is about to swap solitary confinement at Minnesota’s only maximum security prison for an unknown future at a federal prison where, despite his national notoriety for killing George Floyd, he’ll probably be safer. Chauvin will be sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul after pleading guilty in December to federal civil rights charges. He’s already serving…

Trump White House Counsel Cipollone To Testify To 1/6 Panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pat Cipollone, Donald Trump’s former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a person briefed on the matter. Cipollone, whose reported resistance to Trump’s schemes to overturn his 2020 election defeat has made him a long-sought and potentially revelatory witness, was subpoenaed by…

US To Diversify Infant Formula Industry To Avoid Shortages

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is looking to help foreign makers of baby formula stay on the U.S. market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the industry after the closure of the largest domestic plant sparked a nationwide shortage. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday was set to announce plans to help overseas producers that have sent…

Wisconsin Court: Sex Trafficking Can Be Defense For Homicide

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman accused of killing a man can argue at trial that she was justified because he was sexually trafficking her, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide. The justices ruled 4-3 that a 2008 state law that absolves trafficking victims of…

Police: Parade Shooting Suspect Contemplated 2nd Shooting

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there, authorities said Wednesday. The gunman turned back to Illinois, where he…

Coffee Conversation: Zero Waste Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Teacher and environmentalist April Hepokoski stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk about ways we can all reduce, reuse and recycle in our daily lives. Hepokoski started Zero Waste Duluth on social media and is also a contributor to “Zero Waste Kids,” a book designed to help young people think smarter about trash. For more on…

Mike Shoreman Paddleboards Across Lake Superior

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A Toronto man became the first athlete with disabilities to cross Lake Superior Tuesday. In 2018, Mike Shoreman developed the neurological condition, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a mild disorder that presents multiple disabilities ranging from facial paralysis to no being able to walk. Doctors said he would never be able to paddleboard again and against the odds,…

Duluth’s Best Bread Getting Creative With New Flavors

Duluth, MINN.–Duluth’s Best Bread is getting creative when it comes to trying new things. The bread company has been busy creating pastry items with fun flavors mixed in, for all ages to enjoy. There are pizza roll donuts, and even Cool Ranch Dorito pieces blended into their sourdough. These new items are included in Duluth’s Best Bread’s monthly subscription option…

“It Is A Grave Concern For Us.” Duluth Chief Reacts To Latest Teenage Gun Violence

DULUTH, Minn. – The investigation continues into Duluth’s second gun-related homicide of the year. The shooting on July 2 killed a 17-year-old boy near the intersection of North 16th Avenue East and East 1st Street, next to Endion Park. Duluth Police spent part of the morning of July 5 continuing their investigation around the scene, but did not provide the name…

Judge Throws Out Trump-Era Rollbacks On Endangered Species

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species, a year after the Biden administration said it was moving to strengthen species protections weakened under former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in Northern California eliminated the Trump-era rules even…

Giuliani, Graham Testimony Sought In Trump Election Probe

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and other members of Trump’s campaign legal team to testify before a special grand jury. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday filed petitions with the judge overseeing…

Ukrainian Governor Urges Evacuation Of 350,000 Residents

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, his troops escalated their offensive in the neighboring province Tuesday, prompting the governor to urge a mass evacuation of residents. Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said that getting the 350,000 people remaining in Donetsk province out is necessary to save…

Biden Awards Medal Of Honor To 4 For Vietnam Heroism

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the nation’s highest military honor to four Army soldiers for their heroism above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. Biden presented the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro, Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and retired Major John J. Duffy….

Chauvin Faces Sentencing On Federal Charges In Floyd Killing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge will this week sentence former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for federal civil rights violations in the killing of George Floyd. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson on Tuesday set Chauvin’s sentencing hearing for 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul. Chauvin’s plea agreement calls for a sentence of 20 to 25 years in prison. Federal prosecutors…

KYN: Superior Porchfest

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Music… a driving force that pulls people together through such feelings of nostalgia, love, and unity. The town of Superior is hosting Porchfest this summer with the hope to spread these feelings through the community. “We have an awesome town, we’re just trying to make it a little bit better so that our neighbors know each other,”…

Superior 4th of July Cancellations

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior decided to cancel its fireworks show and Fourth of July festivities Monday night due to the rain. The company that puts it together needs several hours of dry weather to get it set up and ready to go. Because of the risk of thunderstorms and the cancellation of fireworks, Superior decided not to hold music and…

Busy Holiday Weekend for Liquor Stores

DULUTH, Minn. – With the gloomy weather, one local liquor store was busy Monday morning with people coming in to stock up to celebrate indoors. Lake Aire Bottle Shoppe on London Road has been busy restocking their shelves all weekend as it is one of their busiest times of the year. Management says people started to pour in around 11…

Duluth Pack Offers Free Pair of Socks to First Responders and Military Personnel

On the Fourth of July the Darn Tough Socks are Free to First Responders and Retired or Active Military Personnel When Identification is Provided

Duluth, Minn.–First responders and service members can pick up a free pair of socks on this Independence Day from one local business that wants to honor them. Any police, fire, active duty military member, or veteran can pick them up at Duluth Pack today, as long as they bring their I.D. The company says since it’s products are made in…

Police Find Man Suspected In Shooting At Chicago-Area Parade

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A 22-year-old man identified as a person of interest in a shooting during an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago that killed at least six people, wounded at least 30 and sent hundreds of people fleeing was taken into custody Monday evening following an hours-long manhunt, police said. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said…

Jet Ski Explodes After Driver Fills It With Gas On Iron Range

A man's jet ski explodes while he's on it, Lake Little 14.

Duluth, MINN.–A jet ski exploded on an Iron Range lake over the weekend right after the driver filled it up with gas. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says it and other agencies were called out to the explosion on Saturday, July 2, at 4:30 p.m. on Lake Little 14, which is about 20 miles Northwest of Virginia. The driver,…

Duluth’s Fourth Fest And Fireworks Postponed After Rainy Independence Day

DULUTH, Minn. — The popular Fourth Fest in Duluth was cancelled by organizers on Monday due to the rainy weather. The DECC says that this not only includes the fireworks show, but also the live music performances and vendors at Bayfront Festival Park. The new tentative date for the festivities is set for this Friday, July 8th. The DECC will…

Northland Larder’s New Food Truck

DULUTH, Minn. – You can catch a new food truck that’s parking right outside the DECC by the Vista Fleet this summer. The Northland Larder food truck is a creation from Brian the Butcher and Chef Hanz. The pair started off with home deliveries and mail orders of Yker Acres’ pork and beef boxes during the pandemic, then grew the…

Hairball Returns to Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn. – Hairball made it’s triumphant return to Bayfront Festival Park Sunday, presenting the holiday weekend with it’s rocking spirit. It was raining when the gates first opened, but that didn’t stop people from pouring in to enjoy the opening acts along with food and drinks. “I’m here for the music, I grew up with rock music all throughout…

Know Your Fireworks Regulations, Safety Before Setting Them Off

DULUTH, Minn. – With the Fourth of July right around the corner, fireworks are taking flight. But before you light that match, you better know the rules. In Minnesota, firecrackers are illegal. Residents can, however, use non-explosives like sparklers and ground snakes. “Minnesota has one of the most restrictive fireworks laws and Wisconsin is not so strict,” says Sergeant Kelly Greenwalt…

FDLTCC Law Enforcement Graduation

CLOQUET, Minn.– The Fond Du Lac Tribal Community College held a graduation ceremony for their Law Enforcement program on Friday. 15 students got their Law Enforcement Professional Skills Training Diploma. Instructors and alumni, like Ian Johnson of the Duluth Police Department, spoke at the ceremony to celebrate the students achievements. Representatives from the local law enforcement were also in attendance….

Public Comment Period Begins For Blatnik Bridge Alternatives

TWIN PORTS – Anyone who uses the Blatnik Bridge to get across the Twin Ports can now help transportation officials plan its replacement. The public comment period is open for people to view the possible locations of the bridge, and whether it should shift slightly west or east of its current position. People can also see different designs for how the…

One Injured After Jet Ski Explodes

KINNEY, Minn. – One person is recovering from injuries after a jet ski exploded Saturday afternoon. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office got word of the accident around 12:47 p.m. July 2, 2022 on Lake Little 14.  That is approximately 15 miles north of Kinney. An investigation determined a 42-year-old Virginia man had just refueled the jet ski and was about…

Jurassic Quest Visits The DECC

DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC ‘roared’ Friday with Jurassic Quest, the worlds largest dino event. Featuring life sized dinosaurs, rides, and fossil exhibits, this event was anything but extinct. A unique exhibit of dino trainers, baby dino’s, and even watching a live raptor show. People were able to get the full interactive adventure of living in the prehistoric ages. The show…

Bayfront Country Jam Begins Holiday Weekend

DULUTH, Minn.– Country Jam is finally here at Bayfront, and the crown is electric. Seeing the largest turnout in the history of Bayfront Country Jam, the park is buzzing with excitement. After a hard few months of preparations to get the event ready, the vibe couldn’t have been better. “It’s actually really exciting. We really started planning this about in…