DULUTH, Minn. – Type-2 diabetes is a huge problem nationwide, but the disease can be prevented. At the Duluth YMCA, a yearlong program is helping people at risk for diabetes avoid the disease. The goal of the class is to lower participant’s body weight by seven percent and gradually increase their physical activity to one-hundred-fifty minutes per week. The facilitator…
DULUTH, Minn. – All over the Northland people are working outside in the bitter cold. Letter carriers have to be prepared for all weather conditions, but one USPS employee says extreme cold is her least favorite. She tells us they key to staying warm is being prepared and wearing plenty of layers. “I have three pairs of pants on, I…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- On a very cold day no one wants to return to a freezing home due to a broken furnace. Experts recommend homeowners take a few precautionary steps such as checking vents outside of your home, replacing air filters, and keeping good batteries in your thermostat. “Well it’s always a good idea to have them serviced regularly that can…
DULUTH, Minn.- Low temperatures and freezing wind chills aren’t stopping people of all ages from visiting Spirit Mountain including its Founder As one of the most ideal locations for winter fun the groomed slopes of Spirit Mountain are open for all to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. On a cold brisk day, many choose to bask in the moment of…
HIBBING, Minn. – A suspect charged in the murder of an Aurora man earlier this month has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation to determine his mentally competency. Deshon Bonnell, 18, is accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Joshua Lavalley on January 6 in Hibbing. Lavalley’s body was found the same day by a snowmobiler on the Mesabi Trail…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – An influential Democratic congresswoman wants to know why the Environmental Protection Agency opted against filing formal comments with state regulators when they considered whether to issue a key permit for the PolyMet copper-nickel mine in Minnesota. Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum, a critic of the project who chairs a House subcommittee that oversees the EPA, says it’s…
MADISON, Wis. – A federal judge has struck down early-voting restrictions enacted by Wisconsin Republicans in a lame-duck legislative session last year. U.S. District Judge James Peterson ruled Thursday that the restrictions violate injunctions he issued in 2016 invalidating similar early-voting limits. He says the lame-duck limits are clearly inconsistent with the earlier injunctions. In the November election, the overwhelmingly…
TWIN LAKES, Wis. – A 14-year-old Kenosha County girl is accused of stabbing her father in the face after they argued about her online relationship. Police were called to an apartment in Twin Lakes Sunday where they found the wounded father. Investigators say they learned the 38-year-old man and his daughter were arguing about the online relationship before she attacked…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the American Humane Association, more than ten million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the United States every year. One in three pets will become lost at some point during their life. Now with the help of social media and dedicated volunteers, one group in the Northland is looking to make a difference…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the start of a new year, healthy eating is a common resolution for families. School cafeteria professionals can often provide tips and techniques used in the cafeteria to get students to consume healthier food options that can easily translate to habits at home. • Create a food kaleidoscope – Children commonly eat with their eyes, if…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Children’s Place at the Miller Hill Mall is closing by the end of January. According to a sign in the store, the children’s clothing store will close its doors on January 27, 2019. Nationwide, The Children’s Place is planning to close 300 stores by 2020. The Children’s Place will keep their regular business hours until the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The man suspected of abducting Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs and killer her parents applied for a job at Saratoga Liquor Company in Superior the day Closs escaped from captivity. The online application was received by the company just after noon on January 10 and lists former jobs Patterson claimed to have worked such as “Marine Corps Boot…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s state-run health insurance exchange has achieved a record number of sign-ups in its sixth open enrollment period. MNsure says 123,732 Minnesotans signed up for private health coverage before open enrollment ended Sunday. That’s nearly 400 more than the record set in the previous open enrollment period. MNsure CEO Nate Clark contrasted that Wednesday with the…
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DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Cooking Connection Lake Superior Catering is cooking up a sweet unique glaze for your salmon. In the video above you can check out the recipe to make at home yourself or you can have it catered at your next event! Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, Entertainment, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Bourbon…
DULUTH, Minn- Authorities are investigating what they call a suspicious fire at a motel in Superior’s Billings park neighborhood. It happened around 2:30 p.m. at the Manning Motel on the 3200 block of Belknap Street in the city’s Billings Park neighborhood. Firefighters arrived to a fully engulfed fire inside one of the rooms there. Damage is estimated at $5,000. Three…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s first-ever Sherwin-Williams is coming to a section of town that’s seeing more commercial development. The paint business will be built on the 1800 block of London Road on an empty lot formally home to the Chalet Motel, which was torn down in 2011. Sherwin-Williams is one of the biggest paint retailers in the country. The new,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Brand new HD golf simulators are now ready to be played at the Caddy Shack in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District. The community space on West Superior Street tells us they have something fun for everybody with drinks, games, and indoor golf. Golfers can virtually play the eighteenth hole at Pebble Beach or other world renowned courses…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior revealed their comprehensive outdoor recreation plan to the public on Wednesday. City officials are asking for public input on the plan that includes the direction of the city’s parks, trails and playgrounds. “The more people who love and recreate and really get engaged with the outdoor space, the more value to our community…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District has reached a $55,000 settlement with former school board member, Art Johnston. Johnston made data requests with the district that were not responded to after several months. In settling the lawsuit, the Duluth School District does not admit any wrongdoing. Johnston filed four data requests with Duluth Public Schools in March 2018. He…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the longest running government shut down continues People affected can apply for emergency assistance from St. Louis County. Emergency assistance is a cash program that can help people affected by the shutdown resolve personal financial issues including eviction notices or utility shutoffs. To qualify for the emergency benefits, applicants must meet a few qualifications. “One is…
DULUTH, Minn.-Whether its semi-trailers leaving the Twin Ports full of goods, or rail cars packed with iron ore, the freight industry has a major impact on the local economy. Today Northland leaders from the Minnesota Department of Transportation came together to discuss how they can improve the area’s freight transportation system. One major issue they want to deal with are…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Lake Superior commercial shipping season has come to a close and it appears it’s been another solid one for the Northland. Thirty-two millions tons of cargo were shipped out of Duluth, which is slightly down from last year. Port Authority officials say that number wasn’t unexpected as less coal is being shipped out due to environmental concerns. Iron…
DULUTH, Minn.- A big winter chill is in the forecast and temperatures continue to drop across the Northland. The bitter cold is not only tough on people but also on vehicles. It’s not only uncommon for temperatures to dip well below zero this winter, but what does that mean for your vehicle? Freezing temperatures can have a major impact…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth in partnership with St. Louis County and CHUM have announced the opening of a West Duluth Emergency Warming Shelter. The Warming Shelter is located at City Center West at 5830 Grand Avenue and serves as a safe and welcoming night time warming space for those in need. Officials with the city say based…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance responded to a call of an unresponsive male found in a hot tub at the Duluth YMCA at 302 West 1st Street Wednesday morning. Police say the male has been identified as 32-year-old Joseph Donald Robbins. Robbins was found fully submerged and unresponsive by an on…
HAYWARD, Wis. – Extra police presence was requested at each building in the Hayward School District Wednesday morning due to a firearm theft at a Hayward business. Hayward authorities received a report of a burglary at Ace Hardware in Hayward around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday. It was determined that six handguns had been stolen from the store. The Ace Hardware store…
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he will likely include a “first step” toward legalizing medical marijuana in his first state budget proposal. Wispolitics.com reported Wednesday that Evers made the comment in response to a question after meeting with board members of the Wisconsin Technology Council on Tuesday. Evers was asked about his views on marijuana and said…
BARRON, Wis. -Attorneys for a man accused of kidnapping a Wisconsin teenager and killing her parents are acknowledging his confession could present a problem in his defense. According to a criminal complaint, Jake Thomas Patterson told investigators he broke into 13-year-old Jayme Closs’ home near Barron in October, gunned down her parents and abducted her. He said he took her…
MINNEAPOLIS – Scientists say Minnesota is one of the fastest warming states in the country, as its famously bitter winters grow milder. The Star Tribune reports that University of Minnesota scientists met with state lawmakers Tuesday to discuss how climate change is affecting the state. Professor Tracy Twine says Minnesota’s winters are warming 13 times faster than its summers. Researchers…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Voted as a Top 40 Whiskey Restaurant in the United States by Whiskey Advocate, Whiskeys of the World will wake up your taste buds. Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub is hosting the fundraiser in support of the 35th Running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Five top-shelf whiskey’s will be paired with five made-from-scratch small plates for guests to enjoy. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ruby’s Pantry Coppertop is offering federal employees a discounted share at this month’s food distribution at the First United Methodist Church. Federal employees will only need to provide a $10 cash donation for Thursday’s food distribution. All federal employees will need to provide proof of their employment to receive the discount. Registration is from 4:00 p.m. to…
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Shopko has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy according to a Wednesday morning press release. According to the release, “The Company is seeking to facilitate the restructuring as a result of excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.” In addition to the filing Shopko also announced it will be closing an additional 38 stores and is relocating over…
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(Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)BARRON, Wis. – The father of a Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and killing her parents says he cares about the girl’s family. CNN reports that 21-year-old Jake Patterson’s father, Patrick Patterson, visited the Barron County Justice Center on Tuesday saying he wanted to pass a note to Jayme Closs’ family. Patterson’s son,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lately the weather’s been great to get out on the ice. No, not the frozen parking lots and sidewalks. Ice skating rinks. But many outdoor rinks in the Northland close once the windchill drops to about –20 degrees. Even though outdoor rinks may close, in Duluth, Essentia Health provides open skating at their Heritage Sports Center every Wednesday….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken spoke with park point residents in the aftermath of the January 2nd burglary and homicide there, which was the first homicide of the year in Duluth. Chief Tusken’s appearance at the Park Point Community Club was to answer questions about the recent crime that killed 70-year-old Larry Watczak and ease community fears….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Officer has identified the suspect who died in an officer involved shooting over the weekend as 27-year-old Taylor Joseph Turek of Duluth. The medical examiner determined Turek died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The officer who fired his weapon during the incident has also been identified as Officer Dale Marcus….
DULUTH, Minn. — A 49-year-old man is under arrest after police say he threatened a female with a firearm during a domestic incident. The call for help came in around 1:44 p.m. Tuesday on the 200 block of Proco Court in the Gary-New Duluth neighborhood. “Responding officers located a vehicle leaving that area and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new a snow sculpture has popped on Harry Welty’s property on 21st Avenue East and Fourth Street. Previously the sculpture featured President Trump in the caricature of a baby, but now features a brown and a white hand being shook. Welty says the head of the Trump sculpture was either forcefully removed by vandals earlier this month, or…
DULUTH, Minn.- Weather conditions this winter have caused a lot of ice buildup around the Northland. Covering roads and sidewalks with salt during the winter is routine, but this process can harm to the environment. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, many of the salt and de–icers that make it on the ground will eventually end up polluting bodies…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Super One is remodeling its Oakes Avenue location in Superior and will now carry everything from food to hardware. The grocery chain is making room for a new Ace hardware to replace about… eight thousand square feet of the location. Other new additions include new flooring, relocation of departments, and a new salad bar. The store manager…
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. – The defendant in the Jayme Closs kidnapping case has been moved out of Barron County to another jail. The defendant, 21-year-old Jake Patterson of Gordon, has been moved from the Barron County Jail to the Polk County Jail in Balsam Lake. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald confirmed one of Jayme Closs’s relatives works at the Barron…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- In 2018 over 75% of calls to the Superior Fire Department were medical. Now the department is upgrading some of their medical equipment through a $2,500 grant from Enbridge. Six powered suction units were purchased with the funds. The new equipment is used to relieve airway blockages during a medical emergencies for patients. They are very easy…
SAN FRANCISCO – Netflix is raising its U.S. prices by 13 percent to 18 percent, its biggest increase since the company launched its streaming service 12 years ago. Its most popular plan will see the largest price hike, to $13 per month from $11. That option offers high-definition streaming on up to two different internet-connected devices simultaneously. Even at the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz pledges that state government won’t leave any Minnesotan behind as it works to fill gaps left by the partial federal government shutdown. Surrounded by faith, community and governmental leaders on Tuesday, the Democratic governor said the shutdown represents “uncharted territory” and that his administration is still assessing all the implications. But he says…
MADISON, Wis. – Hundreds of federal workers in Wisconsin are seeking unemployment benefits from the state as the partial federal government shutdown continues. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Tuesday that 426 unemployment claims were filed between Jan. 7 and Jan. 11. There are more than 29,000 federal workers in the state. Furloughed federal workers are being encouraged by…
BARRON, Wis. – The man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents has been transferred to a different jail. Twenty-one-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson had been held in the Barron County Jail since his arrest Thursday. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says he moved Patterson to adjoining Polk County Monday night. Fitzgerald confirmed that one of Jayme’s relatives…
