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Evers: Foxconn Will Hire 1,500 Workers

The Company Failed to Meet job Targets Last Year

July 10, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers says he believes Foxconn Technology Group will hire 1,500 people by the time production begins next spring at its new display panel plant in southeastern Wisconsin. Evers told CNBC during a June 27 interview posted online Tuesday that he believes the plant will have about 1,500 employees in place when production begins…

Mayor Larson Talks .5% Sales Tax For Streets, Mandate For Medical Dist.

$500K From Sales Tax, $500K From Utilities Fund Mandated By State For Medical Dist. Streets For 10 Years; City Receives $100M From State In Return

July 10, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City Councilor Joel Sipress sounded off at Monday’s city council meeting by saying Mayor Emily Larson and her administration could have been more transparent involving the new half-percent sales tax and a portion of that funding now being required by the state to go to the Medical District over a 10-year period. “I have to say…

Haze from Canadian Fires Moves Out with Wind and Rain

Rainfall clear smoke up, and wind moves it south.

July 9, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Since last weekend, fires in Canada have been burning and sending smoke into the air, which the wind blew into the Northland creating a haze throughout the sky. Officials with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) said the worst of the smoke filtered into the Southern parts of the state. However, it could still be irritable for some…

All About Monarchs at Superior Public Library

Duluth Monarch Buddies come to teach about monarchs and milkweed.

July 9, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Kids at the Superior Public Library got an up close look at Monarch Butterflies. Duluth Monarch Buddies came to teach summer camps about the orange insects and how their populations are in danger. Kids could take home milkweed seeds to grow the plants that monarchs feed on to increase their numbers in the Northland. “It’s always nice to…

UDAC Opens New Bullyan Center

Organization opens new building after $3 million donation.

July 9, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- UDAC is celebrating the grand opening of a new building in Duluth’s Spirit Valley neighborhood. The new building was made possible from a $3 million grant from Joseph and Nancy Bullyan, of Bullyan RV in Duluth, who the new building is named after. The Joseph and Nancy Bullyan Center was thought up after the Bullyans toured the old…

Sidewalk Days Gearing Up On Superior Street

The annual sidewalk days kicks off on Wednesday.

July 9, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite road construction the Sidewalks Days in downtown Duluth will kick off on Wednesday on Superior Street. The event goes for three days and promises five blocks of live music while businesses will be out selling their products in front of their stores. “There’s a lot of people that come down to sidewalk days that aren’t maybe…

Gearing Up For Family Fun

The South St. Louis County Fair kicks off Wednesday and lasts until Saturday

July 9, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The South St. Louis County Fair is also starting Wednesday in Proctor. Rides, food stands, tables, and chairs were being set up today ahead of the four day event. With it being just a year away from it’s 100th anniversary, officials say nothing has changed since day one. “We try to keep it old school. Especially the agriculture…

Superior’s Old Town Bar Gets Demolished

What use to be filled with memories is now just a pile of rubble

July 9, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A building that was home to a well-known Superior business for decades is now being torn down. That building has been vacant since 2013, but used to be the Old Town Bar. What used to be a memory filled bar and restaurant in the heart of Downtown Superior is now just rubble. The building was beyond repairs. The…

Minnesota Health Plans Seek Only Modest Premium Increases

July 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s health insurers are seeking relatively small premium increases and in some cases cuts for patients who buy coverage on the individual market. The Commerce Department says the Blue Cross HMO is seeking a 4.8% increase for next year, while HealthPartners wants a 2.1% increase and UCare plans on a 0.3% increase. Meanwhile, Medica is…

AT&T Pulls ‘Friends’ From Netflix for its Streaming Service

July 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) NEW YORK (AP) – AT&T is pulling “Friends” from Netflix to beef up its own upcoming streaming service. The wireless company, which owns the WarnerMedia entertainment business, said Tuesday that its service will be called HBO Max. It will launch widely in spring of 2020. As more companies unveil their own streaming services, they’re trying to…

Speed Limit to Increase on Some Northeastern Minnesota Highways

New Signs Will be Installed Next Week

July 9, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The speed limit on some Northeastern Minnesota Highways will be increasing from 55 mph to 60 mph in the coming weeks. The new speed limit signs will be installed the week of July 15. MnDOT says once the signs are posted the new speed limit will take effect. The highways affected are: Minnesota Highway 67 – between…

Great Lakes Water Levels Continue Surge; 2 set Records

Lake Superior set a Record for the Month of June

July 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) – Water levels in two of the Great Lakes are the highest ever recorded. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday that Lakes Erie and Ontario last month reached their highest points since record-keeping began in 1918. Also setting a new mark was Lake St. Clair, which is part of the waterway linking Lakes Huron and Erie….

Update: Duluth Fire Victim Remains in ICU

Authorities say This is an Active Investigation

July 9, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has released new information regarding the structure fire that happened Monday morning at 2213 West 4th Street. Officials say the home was occupied at the time of the fire by an adult male, adult female, juvenile female, and four dogs. The adult male and juvenile female exited the home safely through the back…

Duluth Sidewalk Days Traffic Advisory

July 9, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The following traffic advisories have been issued ahead of Duluth’s Downtown Sidewalk Days Festival and Street Dances which will take place July 10 – July 13. Sidewalk Days: July 10 – July 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue West will close to vehicle traffic each day. “No…

Report: Opioid Deaths Dropped in Minnesota in 2018

The Data is Preliminary

July 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota saw a big drop in drug overdose deaths in 2018. Preliminary statewide data released Tuesday shows that overdose deaths dropped 17 percent, from 733 in 2017 to 607 in 2018. Officials say the numbers are promising, but that overdose deaths remain at historic highs and more work needs to be done to prevent and…

Midday Update 7-9-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

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Six Injured, Three Critically in Minneapolis bus Stop Crash

The Driver of the van was Taken Into Custody

July 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – At least six people were hurt, including three critically, when a van slammed into a crowded bus stop shelter in north Minneapolis. All six were transported to hospitals. Metro Transit spokesman Howie Padilla says police took the driver of the van into custody following the crash about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities say the man driving the van…

Sidewalk Days, Movies in the Park Kick off This Week in Duluth

Sidewalk Days is Happening Wednesday, July 10 through Saturday, July 13

July 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Greater Downtown Council is hosting the 2019 Sidewalk Days Festival Wednesday, July 10 through Saturday, July 13. Despite Superior Street reconstruction, the festivities will continue with dozens of deals, live entertainment, a car show, food vendors and more. This year Sidewalk Days will encompass five city blocks along Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue…

Texas Billionaire H. Ross Perot Dies Aged 89

July 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

DALLAS (AP) – H. Ross Perot, the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who twice ran for president, has died. Family spokesman James Fuller says Perot died early Tuesday. He was 89. Perot rose from Depression-era poverty to become one of the nation’s richest men as the founder of computer services giant Electronic Data Systems Corp. In 1992, Perot jumped into the…

FAA Announces $1 Million Grant for Duluth International Airport

The Announcement was Made Tuesday

July 9, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday morning that the Duluth International Airport will receive more than $1 million in federal grant funding. The funding from the Federal Aviation Administration is for improvements including acquiring snow removal equipment and updating their Airport Master Plan This is the third allotment of the total $3.18 billion in the Airport Improvement…

Morning Update 7-9-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

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Evers set to Sign Drug Step Therapy Bill

Evers Plans to Sign the Bill Tuesday Morning

July 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers is expected to sign a bill designed to make it easier for patients to get needed prescription drugs even when insurance companies force them to try cheaper alternatives first. The measure address the process known as step therapy, where insurance companies can force a patient to try cheaper treatment options before more expensive…

Duluth man Injured After Jumping From 50 Foot Cliff Near Gilbert

The Victim Sustained Severe Trauma to his Legs

July 9, 2019

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Facebook/Friends of the Northland FireWire) GILBERT, Minn. – A Duluth man was injured late Monday afternoon while diving from a 50 foot cliff at the Genoa Mine Pit near Gilbert. Authorities say police responded to reports of a male hitting a rock after jumping from the cliff around 4:52 p.m. Bystanders were able to bring the victim, identified as…

Taking Down Bayfront After Five-Day Concert Run

Local tent rental business feeling positive effects of Bayfront week.

July 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a successful five-day stretch of concerts at Bayfront Festival Park, the Park is returning to its resting state. Crews with local business Doucette’s Special Events, Party, and Tent Rental were at Bayfront Monday disassembling the tents used during the shows. They say 4th of July week was a great boost for their business. “For this week I…

Record High Lake Levels Good For Shipping, Bad for Shoreline

Experts say more water is better for carrying shipping cargo, but more damaging to shoreline especially with storms.

July 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Water levels on Lake Superior have been in an upward trend, breaking record averages for July, still months away from the Fall when they’re expected to rise. As of Monday Lake Superior sits at 603.22 ft for the month of July. It is 14 inches above the norm for the month. According the Associate Director of Outreach with…

Out with the “Old” Cooper Elementary School, in With the “New”

The old Cooper Elementary School is torn down.

July 8, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Students and teachers in Superior can finally look forward to the next chapter in the “new” Cooper Elementary now that the “old” Cooper has been torn down. Construction crews spent the day demolishing the old school’s location, clearing debris to make room for a playground and parking lot. The new school was supposed to open last Fall, but that…

Businesses Prepare for Superior Street Construction Expansion

Construction continues from 3rd Ave. E to 4th Ave. E.

July 8, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Superior Street reconstruction is expanding. The area from 3rd Ave. E to 4th Ave. E is blocked off and construction crews aren’t wasting any time breaking ground. Phase two of Superior Street reconstruction always included the area from 3rd Ave. E to 4th, but the city decided to hold off until after Grandma’s Marathon to keep that path…

$7 Million Allocated to Workforce Development Scholarship Program in Minnesota

Students at Minnesota state colleges and universities are eligible for scholarships up to $2,500.

July 8, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Seven million dollars will be making its way into the pockets of over 600 college students in Minnesota over the next two years. It’s part of the workforce development scholarship program, the Minnesota state chancellor Devinder Malhotra, on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz, is making stops at colleges and universities in the program this week, including Lake Superior College…

National Bank of Commerce Announces Merger with Republic Bank

Two Northland Banks are joining forces later this year

July 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Northland Banks are joining forces. The National Bank of Commerce has announced it is merging with the Republic Bank. With the move, six Republic Banks in the Twin Ports will be renamed “N-B-C”. The bank’s president says customers will not see a dramatic change when the merger is complete. Local dollars will stay local, giving people more…

Lincoln Park’s Motel 6 Re-Opens

The May 31st explosion has caused the motel to be closed until recently

July 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Meanwhile you may recall a fire and small explosion closed down the Motel 6 in May in Lincoln Park on 27th Avenue West. Nobody was hurt. Fast forward to today, and the hotel is back open to the public. The motel declined to comment, but their corporate office did release a statement saying “they are helping customers who…

West Duluth Porch Fire Causes Female To Jump From Second Floor

The fire occurred Monday morning and both the condition of the female and state of the house are unavailable at the moment

July 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Arson has not been ruled out involving an intense house fire in Duluth that injured a woman inside. Both Duluth Police and the Duluth Fire Marshall are investigating. Mayor Larson’s office is declining interview’s with fire officials until tomorrow, but here is what we know at the moment. Duluth firefighters were called to the scene around 5:30 Monday…

Moose Lake Campground Dry, Busy After 2018 Flood Damage

July 8, 2019

Site Staff,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – The Moose Lake Campground is starting off the season dry and busy after recovering from destructive flooding last year. Campers and RVs were lined up Monday on site, with the nearby Moose Lake in the distance not causing any problems like it did last year after heavy rainfall. The campground was closed due to flooding last…

Superior Police: Community Meeting to be Held Regarding Release of Registered sex Offenders

Three Registered Sex Offenders to be Released in July

July 8, 2019

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department announced Monday that a community meeting will be held on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. regarding the release of three registered sex offenders in Superior. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Douglas County Government Center. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Authorities…

Authorities say Virginia man Likely Drowned on Chippewa Flowage

Official Autopsy Results are Pending

July 8, 2019

Site Staff,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – According to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office, an adult male reported missing on July 4 was found deceased near Big Timber Island. Officials say 20-year-old Gage James Backstrom of Arlington, Virginia was found around 9:00 a.m. Friday deceased, floating in the water without a personal flotation device. The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office says they received a…

Murders Decline in Minnesota in 2018, but Rapes Increase

The Report is Based on Data by Local law Enforcement Agencies

July 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A new report finds that murders decreased in Minnesota last year but rapes increased. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released the 2018 crime report Monday. The report says violent crimes – including murder, rape, robbery, human trafficking and aggravated assault – decreased by nearly 7% in 2018. Murders in Minnesota decreased from 114 in 2017…

UW Regents Ready to Increase Student Fees

Regents Willk Vote on the Changes Thursday

July 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to increase student fees as well as room-and-board costs for the upcoming academic year. The regents are scheduled to vote Thursday on a 2019-20 operation budget that calls for raising student fees an average of $36 across the system. UW-Madison students would see a $170 increase, the largest…

Wisconsin GOP: Trump Headed to Milwaukee-Area Fundraiser

The Fundraiser Will be Held on Friday

July 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Officials with the state Republican Party say President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Wisconsin this week. Charles Nichols is a spokesman for the state GOP. He says the state party learned from the Republican National Committee on Monday morning that Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in the Milwaukee area on…

Midday Update 7-8-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

Brett Scott,

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Coffee Conversation: Saddle Up! 66th Annual Spooner Rodeo Starts Thursday

Click Below for a Full List of Events Happening During the 66th Annual Spooner Rodeo

July 8, 2019

Brett Scott,

SPOONER, Wis. – The Spooner Rodeo kicks off this Thursday, July 11 with the Coca-Cola Family/Youth night starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. This year Spooner Rodeo Queen Faith Ciesielski and Spooner Rodeo Princess Abby Droessler stopped by the studio to let us know what fun events will be taking place this year at the…

Get Hopped Up at Caribou Highlands in Lutsen Friday, Saturday

The 9th Annual Hopped Up on Caribou Festival is Happening Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 in Lutsen, Minnesota

July 8, 2019

Brett Scott,

LUTSEN, Minn. – Beer and cider connoisseurs have the chance to indulge responsibly Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 during the 9th annual Caribou Highlands Lodge Hopped Up Caribou Festival. The event features an expansive list of craft brewers, live music and variety of activities. Several new breweries will make their festival debut this year joining some of the…

Morning Update 7-8-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

Brett Scott,

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One Person Treated for Burns, Smoke Inhalation From Early Morning Duluth Fire

Damages from the fire are estimated at $75,000

July 8, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department says one person is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation after a house fire broke out Monday morning at 2213 West 4th Street. Fire crews responded to a rapidly growing porch fire just before 5:30 a.m. When fire crews arrived on scene, officials say a trapped occupant jumped from a window…

Man Hurt After Becoming Trapped Under Small Minnesota Cabin

The 40-Year-old man was Trying to Move the 12x16 Cabin

July 8, 2019

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

TOWER, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a man was injured when he became trapped under a small cabin in Minnesota while trying to move it. St. Louis County Sheriff’s officials say the 40-year-old man, identified as Michael A. Tam of Tower, was trying to move the 12 feet by 16 feet cabin Saturday at Daisy Bay Resort on Lake Vermillion,…

Nostalgic 90s Crafts at Hucklebeary

Craft store hosted 90s Craft Party.

July 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some nostalgic 90s kids got crafty with their memories at Hucklebeary in Duluth today. The store hosted a 90s craft party. Those who signed up made desk accessories out of old 90s crafts like melted beads and weebles, all while enjoying a lunchables lunch and listening to 90s jams. “It’s good to reminisce and remember the good times…

Five Nights of Bayfront Boosts Business in Canal Park

Restaurants and Hotels experiencing an increase in sales as concert-goers flock after shows.

July 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- All the events at Bayfront the last few days have been lucrative for Canal Park businesses. The staff at 310 pub tells us even though they’ve been working through the concerts, they enjoy hearing stories about the shows from customers who come in afterward for a drink. “Business is booming we definitely had quite a lot of business…

Five Nights of Fun at Bayfront Wrapping Up

Longest run of concerts in venue's history set to bring in sizable revenue.

July 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Music lovers packed Bayfront Festival Park for the final time to hear the bands 311 and Dirty Heads Sunday night. The show concludes an impressive 5-night, back-to-back run of festivals and concerts at Bayfront, the largest run in the venue’s history. “About 35,000 total over the course of those 5 days have set foot through Bayfront Festival Park,”…

Duluth Woman Raises Questions Regarding Ambiguous Language Used to Define “Indecent Exposure” in Minnesota Laws

A Duluth resident challenges whether or not she is breaking the law by being topless on the beach.

July 7, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth woman is raising questions regarding the ambiguous language used to define “indecent exposure” in Minnesota laws. This, after an individual called the police on the woman for being topless at Park Point beach and refusing to cover up. Michelle Bennett enjoys the beach as much as the next person, but unlike most women you’ll see, she enjoys…

Hermantown Man Dies After Crashing Motorcycle Into Cement Wall on I-35

July 7, 2019

Site Staff, Adam Jagunich,

A Hermantown man died after crashing his motorcycle into a cement wall on I-35 near Lake Avenue in Duluth early Sunday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The man was identified as 32 year-old Ryan Mathisen. In the crash report, Minnesota State Patrol said Mathisen was not wearing a helmet and was speeding at the time of the crash….

Officials Say Relief On The Way From Smoke Due To Wildfires

July 7, 2019

Dan Hanger,

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A smoky haze continues to hamper many areas in northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota as a result of the wildfires in Canada. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert through Sunday for the northern part of the state. The agency says conditions were expected to improve later in the day as winds…

Duluth Firefighters Save Young Deer Trapped in Fence

Firefighters helped the fawn escape.

July 6, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- “Bambi” was spotted on the UMD campus and needed a little help from Duluth Fire Department. The fawn was found trapped in a fence. College police called the fire department to assist in letting the baby deer free. Firefighters said they could see how scared the animal was, but it was an easy call to take care of….