ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it underestimated the amount of money it overpaid two Native American tribes for substance abuse treatment covered under Medicaid. The agency reported last month that it overpaid the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the White Earth Nation by more than $25 million. The Pioneer Press reports that…
Deshon Bonnell HIBBING, Minn. – A suspect in the January Iron Range murder of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley has pleaded guilty, according to court records. Deshon Bonnell, 18, pleaded guilty to first degree murder while committing aggravated robbery Wednesday morning. Bonnell had originally entered a plea of not guilty in June and was scheduled for a jury trial to begin on…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A final report from the Wisconsin Legislature’s bipartisan suicide prevention task force calls for quicker release of $110,000 a year to fund a suicide prevention hotline, unlike an earlier draft that proposed passing a bill to make the money available. The money was included in the state budget passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by…
MISHICOT, Wis. (AP) – The season for hunting ruffed grouse in the northwestern two-thirds of Wisconsin has been shortened by more than three weeks. The state Department of Natural Resources board voted Wednesday to make the change over concerns about a dwindling population. The ruffed grouse season currently runs from mid-September through Jan. 31 in that part of the state….
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) – At least one confirmed tornado touched down as severe storms ripped through western Wisconsin, damaging homes and other structures near the Chippewa-Dunn county line. Chippewa County Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk told WEAU-TV that no one he knew of was unaccounted for after Tuesday night’s storms, with only a few people having suffered minor injuries. Emergency managers…
PROCTOR, Minn. – This family-friendly Beer-Bacon-Bloody Mary tasting event is the kick-off to the Beargrease season, and one of the biggest fundraisers for the race. The Beer and Bacon Bash is happening Saturday, September 28 at the Proctor Fairgrounds. More than ten vendors will be on hand with samples, including Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Castle Danger Brewery, Vikre Distillery, South…
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The memo summarizing President Donald Trump’s call with the Ukraine leader shows the president’s lingering fixation on special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Trump flippantly refers to the ex-FBI director as a “man named Robert Mueller” and says he turned in “a very poor performance.” The memo also shows that the president made reference to the private…
NEW YORK (AP) – Juul Labs will no longer promote its e-cigarettes in print, digital and TV advertisements and is replacing its CEO amid an escalating backlash against vaping nationwide. The nation’s largest e-cigarette maker also pledged Wednesday not to lobby against a sweeping ban on vaping flavors proposed by the Trump administration earlier this month. Juul announced its CEO,…
DULUTH, Minn.- A normally bare rock formation off First Street by Piedmont Avenue is suddenly crawling with people climbing up and down the cliff. “Duluth is full of hidden wonders kind of, y’know, you’re finding new trails, finding new things to do everyday,” said Sierra Kooistra. “New formations to climb, it’s a big city so you’re always finding new things…
DULUTH, Minn. — People in West Duluth can sleep a little easier knowing two men have been arrested in connection to a weekend homicide in that part of town that took the life of 33-year-old Timothy Nelson. The news of the arrests came as a small memorial began to form where the fatal shooting went down. Click here to donate…
DULUTH, Minn.- It may be warm now, but winter will be here before you know it. Mechanics at shops like Automedics in Duluth told us people start coming in to winterize their vehicles when the temperatures drop. While testing your heater, and looking at your battery are all things you should do, they said checking your tires is a big…
DULUTH, Minn. – Prospective students got to experience firefighting and truck driving up close and personal on Tuesday to see if they might want to make the career choice at Lake Superior College Emergency Response Training Center night. Firefighters and truck drivers are in high demand all across the country and the LSC Emergency Response Training Center welcomed potential students…
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders who need their pets microchipped got to do so for free thanks to animal allies and the Irving Country Club Tuesday. They hosted a free chip clinic at the Evergreen Senior Center on Grand Avenue in Duluth. Winter is a common time for animals to get chipped, because people bring in strays so they don’t get cold….
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Iron Rangers were out enjoying the beautiful fall day at Olcott Park in Virginia. Disc golf is a sport that’s growing in popularity in Northern Minnesota, according to players. There are several courses on the range, in Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, and at Giant’s Ridge. Disc golfers say it’s a great way to experience the great…
DULUTH, Minn.- There’s a group in Duluth, that is looking to find ways the community can stop or mitigate climate change locally. Tuesday, that group launched a climate resolution emergency plan requesting action from Duluth City Council. The United Nation’s Climate Science Body says we have approximately 10 years to reduce carbon output, and to reduce the temperature before it…
DULUTH, Minn.- Home and business owners got tips on how to reduce stormwater pollution today with an event put on by the Regional Stormwater Protection Team. It taught them ways on how to prevent backups of stormwater drains which can cause streets to flood. “It is very important to have a close nit relationship with the public to get peoples…
DULUTH, Minn.- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, and soon we could all be screaming for a UMD-inspired flavor of the cold treat from Love Creamery. The West Duluth ice cream shoppe is asking the community to help them come up with a new “Champ” flavor of ice cream. You can submit your idea online here…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you are looking for the buzz on bees, well UWS–Superior has got it for you. Students from a bee biology class performed a demonstration to show how honey is removed from the hives. The honey is provided by bees from UWS’s Apiary, which is a place where bees are kept. The bees have been making honey…
DULUTH, Minn- Election day is only six weeks away. Campaigns for local elected offices have been in full force over the last few months. and today the Duluth Chamber of Commerce gave the public an opportunity to hear from those candidates during an open forum. Duluth school board, city council, and mayoral candidates who participated in the forum were asked…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s national voters registration day. For the third consecutive year the University of Duluth hosted their Voterpalooza event. The Minnesota Public Interest Research Group collaborated with other student organizations such as the political science association to promote voter registration. Students learned where else they can register and where to find polling locations. Every year, the goal of…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – If a disaster were to strike the Northland, officials have to be prepared to open emergency shelters. So on Tuesday, local organizations partnered with St. Louis County for a disaster training drill in Virginia. Officials at the training session say they hope to never use the skills they learned there but, if a real disaster happens, they…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth men have been arrested in connection to the West Duluth shooting that left one man dead on Sunday. According to police, the two men were arrested on Tuesday and are facing charges of Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder. Both are waiting to be formally charged by the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. According to…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to court records, 36-year-old Matthew Amiot pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of felony negligent fires and one count of negligent fires resulting in bodily harm. Amiot was charged last week with starting the fire that destroyed the historic downtown Adas Israel Synagogue. Amiot’s next court appearance was originally scheduled for October 8. According to…
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to announce a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump over allegations that he pressured the leader of Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden’s family. Pelosi’s likely decision was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the decision who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Monday, the office of Attorney General Keith Ellison filed 76 charges against 10 people in connection with the assisted living facility Chappy’s Golden Shores. According to reports, charges include manslaughter, assault, neglect, racketeering, theft, perjury, and operating a comprehensive home-care facility without a license. The former owner Theresa Lee Olson faces 25 charges alone including…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Law enforcement officials say they’ve seized 75,000 vaping cartridges in Anoka County. The Department of Public Safety says the cartridges are believed to have come from out of state for distribution in Minnesota. Lung illnesses tied to vaping have become a major health concern in recent months, with hundreds of people stricken nationwide and at…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A University of St. Thomas student was arrested Tuesday and is now facing federal charges for allegedly making a series of hoax bomb threats against the university. U.S. District Attorney Erica MacDonald announced federal charges against Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, of Blaine, Minnesota for calling in bomb threats to St. Thomas on three separate dates…
DULUTH, Minn. – Voterpalooza is being held today in the Kirby Garage Kirby Student Center at UMD from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event, which is organized by the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group and the UMD Student Association, aims to make voting more accessible to young people by providing them with registration forms that will be sent to…
DULUTH, Minn. – In Minnesota, the average graduate leaves college with $32,052 in student loan debt. September is college savings month and local financial professional Barry Bigelow from Great Waters Financial recently stopped by FOX 21 Local News with tips to tackle student debt. Student debt is at an all time high, how much do we owe in student loans?…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – America in the 1930’s is remembered for its high unemployment and struggle for working families to find affordable housing. President Franklin D. Roosevelt started a number of projects to help the nation’s families escape these problems and find a better life, including a Northland colony of depression–era housing projects, one of the nation’s only homestead colonies still…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A second Republican has announced he’s running for a northern Wisconsin congressional seat to replace U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy. Army veteran Jason Church announced his candidacy Tuesday, a day after Duffy resigned his seat. Church joins fellow Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany as the only announced candidates in the race. Numerous others, including many Democrats, are…
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DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re trying to figure out your next career move, job counselors at the Duluth public library may be able to help out. Through the Duluth WorkForce Developement you can get help updating your resume, preparing for interviews or choosing a school. Counselors say this is a good opportunity to get professional guidance on such an important part…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Monday kicks off the first ever alumni week at WITC in Superior. The school’s alumni association wanted to be more involved on campus, starting with some penny wars! Through Thursday students can drop spare change into jars in the school’s main office. Each jar represents a different program or group of programs on campus. The money raised will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Timothy Nelson, 33, of Duluth — a father of five children between the ages four and seven — has been identified as the victim of homicide after being shot in his vehicle over the weekend in West Duluth. Nelson and family There was no word from Duluth police Monday on any possible suspects or arrests involving this…
DULUTH, Minn.- A potential new ordinance in Duluth could mean that for every paper or plastic bag you use from a store, you’re charged an extra five cents. The proposal is got its first read at Monday night’s City Council meeting, with residents sharing how they feel about it during public comments. They could vote on the ordinance at their…
DULUTH, Minn. – West Duluth residents will soon have to say goodbye the Merritt Park Community Center. Starting this week, residents can expect to see workers preparing to tear down the center. Over the years, the building has deteriorated. City officials say it would cost nearly three quarters of a million dollars in maintenance and upgrades. The demolition is part…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Department of Health stopped by the American Red cross to discuss how to better communicate about public health incidents. The department even offered information on how they can help respond to incidents like an infectious disease outbreak or a flood. The department says they like to build up strong partnerships with the local organizations around the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Minnesota governor Arne Carlson and some Duluth officials raised their voices outside city hall Monday to continue their fight against the proposed PolyMet copper nickel mine on the Iron Range. In honor of the first day of climate awareness week, these Minnesota officials are doing what they can to make sure Northlanders understand of how they could be…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluthians are one step closer to being charged five cents for every single-use plastic or paper carryout bag used while shopping. The ordinance gets its first read at City Council Monday night. It would apply to all retail establishments, excluding bags used to transport take-out food, bags from pharmacists, and bags for produce and meats. The retailers would keep…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fall is here, which means winter is on the horizon. Now many physicians are reminding folks it is never too early to get a flu shot. The flu is one of the most common illnesses people get during the winter months. Doctors advise getting a flu shot to prevent it. Every year, it is recommended everyone get…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has identified the victim of the Sunday morning West Duluth shooting as 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson. According to authorities, Nelson’s cause of death was determined to be from a gunshot wound to the abdomen and has been ruled a homicide. According to reports, police responded reports of shots fired around 1:45 a.m. near…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The special election in Wisconsin to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy will be held Jan. 27. Gov. Tony Evers on Monday announced that will be the general election date, with a primary on Dec. 30. The 7th Congressional District covers mostly rural central, northern and northwest Wisconsin. Duffy was resigning effective Monday, citing concerns with…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A disease spread by insects has killed a wild deer near Caledonia in Houston County of southeastern Minnesota and is suspected in the death of another deer nearby. The Department of Natural Resources said Monday that Houston County is the second county in Minnesota where wild deer have contracted epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD. The…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The missing Cloquet teen has been found safe, according to the Cloquet Police Department. Genesis Lacqier-Stillday, 15, has been located safe in Duluth. Lacquier-Stillday had been missing since Friday after not coming home from school. Cloquet Police thank assisting law enforcement agencies and the public for helping in Genesis’s safe return. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest…
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