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Salmonella in Chicken Salad Kills one, Sickens 265 in Eight States

Reported Cases Have Popped up in Minnesota and Wisconsin

April 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Chicken salad contaminated with salmonella bacteria made by an Iowa food processing company and distributed by Fareway Stores has sickened 265 people in eight states and caused one death in Iowa. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the outbreak which sickened people from early January through mid-March appears to have ended. Food…

Arizona Sends 225 Troops to Mexico Border, More Heading Soon

More Arizona Guards Will be Deployed on Tuesday

April 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday that 225 members of the state’s National Guard were heading to the U.S.-Mexico border to support President Donald Trump’s call for troops to fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration. More of the state’s Guard members will be deployed on Tuesday, said Ducey, a Republican. The Arizona troops…

DTA Announces Award of $1.8 Million

The DTA Will use Grant Money to Purchase a new Fare Collection System

April 9, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program. The DTA says, “This grant will be used to replace an aging fare collection system with a new system that features more functionality for DTA passengers.” According to the DTA announcement, they were one…

Trump Condemns ‘Heinous’ gas Attack in Syria

Trump Vows to Find who is Responsible for the Attack

April 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP)WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has condemned the “heinous” suspected poison gas attack in Syria and said he’ll make a decision on the U.S. response within 24 to 48 hours. Speaking in the White House Cabinet Room Monday, Trump vowed to find out who is responsible for the attack that reportedly killed at least 40 people. Trump said during…

Green Bay Vehicle-House Crash Injures Four; House Uninhabitable

Police are Continuing to Investigate the Incident.

April 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Four people were injured when a car crashed into a house on Green Bay’s west side, pushing it almost a foot off its foundation and shearing off a gas line. Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Vanden Avond says the house was left uninhabitable after the Saturday afternoon incident. The Green Bay Press Gazette reports that…

Education, Resources Provided at Community Wellness Day

The 2018 Northland Community Wellness Day is Happening Saturday, April 14, 2018

April 9, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, April 14, you’re invited to the Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Center for Northland Community Wellness Day 2018. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with free admission and parking. Northland Community Wellness Day is an annual event providing education and resources that promote healthy families and communities. There will be over 80 exhibits…

Weekend Head-on Crash in Town of Dane Kills Both Drivers

The Victims Names Were not Immediately Released

April 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

TOWN OF DANE, Wis. (AP) – A 35-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman are dead after a two-vehicle head-on crash in the Town of Dane. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office says car driven by the man crossed the center line of Highway 113 and struck a van being driven by the woman about 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Both drivers died at…

Minneapolis Pizza Delivery man Recovering After Being Shot

Police are Still Looking for Suspects

April 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A pizza delivery man is recovering after being shot during a suspected robbery. WCCO-TV reports that the man was found slumped on the sidewalk about 8 p.m. Thursday with a gunshot wound to the head area. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that police say the man suffered a grazing bullet wound. A spokeswoman for Hennepin County Medical…

Tickets on Sale for 2018 Save Wildlife Fundraiser

The Fundraiser is the Largest Event Wildwoods Puts on Throughout the Year

April 9, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, April 14 Northlanders will have the chance to help support wildlife in the region. The 2018 Save Wildlife Fundraiser, put on by Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center in Duluth will welcome hundreds to the Great Lakes Aquarium. The event goes from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $25 in advance, or $30 at the door….

Facebook Users to Learn if They Were Part of Privacy Scandal

Users Will Find out Today if They Were Part of Recent Security Breach.

April 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready to find out if your Facebook data has been swept up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Starting Monday, the 87 million users who might have had their data shared with Cambridge Analytica will get a detailed message on their news feeds. Facebook says most of the affected users (more than…

Fire and Explosion Cause Heavy Damage to Superior School

The Fire Remains Under Investigation.

April 9, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Late Sunday night the Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Cooper Elementary School. As crews began working on extinguishing the fire it is reported that an explosion occurred on the main floor. No injuries occurred in the explosion and crew members were able to turn off the gas main and contain the fire. It…

Cigarette Causes Apartment Fire in Duluth

Initial Damage Estimates at $15,000

April 8, 2018

Nikki Davidson,

A discarded cigarette started a fire in Duluth Sunday that caused $15,000 in damage to an apartment complex. It happened at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, at 1005 Glen Place Drive in Duluth. When the fire department arrived they found smoke coming from the deck of two top floor apartments. Initial damage estimates are $15,000 for the structure and $500 for…

Nikki’s Notebook: Tim Pawlenty Talks School Safety

Nikki's Notebook: Tim Pawlenty Talks School Safety

April 8, 2018

Nikki Davidson,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, This Week in Education Tags: nikki’s notebook, pawlenty, school shootings

Duluth Police Investigate Vehicle Vandalism After Bulldog Celebration

Police Blocked off Part of Lake Avenue For About 45 Minutes As Crowd Celebrated

April 8, 2018

Nikki Davidson,

Excitement from the UMD Bulldog’s Men’s Hockey NCAA National Championship game spilled out onto the street in Canal Park late Saturday night. Duluth Police say they responded to a large crowd on South Lake Avenue between Buchanan and Morse Street as the crowd was blocking the street. South Lake Avenue was shut down, and diverted Park Point traffic for about…

CSS Vocal Revolution Performs Spring Concert

A Capella Group Shared the Stage with Three High School Choirs

April 8, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Student voices filled Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica. The college’s a capella group ‘Vocal Revolution’ performed their annual spring concert where they sang a variety of pop songs. This year, they were joined by student choirs from Denfeld, Hermantown, and Shell Lake high schools. “It’s such a fun experience,” said Shelby Schiller of Vocal…

‘Snowmobile Meltdown’ Raises Funds for Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol

Vintage Sleds Raced at the Second Annual Event

April 8, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Vintage snowmobiles raced on the trails of Spirit Mountain Ski Resort in Duluth. The second annual Snowmobile Meltdown is a fundraiser for the resort’s ski patrol. Last year, the event raise about $1,200 and this year they’re hoping for more to fund the patrol’s CPR and Outdoor Emergency Care training. “Anybody that gets injured, we’re their first…

Bent Paddle Brewing Says Goodbye to Original Taproom

Brewery's New Taproom Will Open Thursday

April 8, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing is opening a brand new taproom this Thursday. Before they move to the new space, they threw a party to say goodbye to the original taproom. Customers and employees drank beer and celebrated the brewery’s new upgrade. The famous taproom sign was taken down and moved to the new location just down the street….

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: Minnesota Duluth Wins Second National Title in School History

UMD is College Hockey's 2018 National Champions

April 7, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

ST.PAUL, Minn.- On a historic night at the Xcel Energy Center the University of Minnesota Duluth captured their second National Championship in program history 2-1 over Notre Dame, outshooting the Irish 35-20. In front of a home-state crowd of 18,303 UMD struck first as Senior Captain, and Esko native, Karson Kuhlman scored the game’s first goal on an assist from Jade…

UMD Pep Band Strives To Pump Up The Crowd

Pep Band Travels To Championship Game

April 7, 2018

Joey Norton,

XCEL Energy Center, St. Paul, MN- While all eyes are on the ice watching the UMD men’s hockey team. Another team will be in the stands making sure all of the Bulldogs fans are pepped up for the big game. The UMD Pep Band has a chance to play in front of thousands of hockey fans in their home state….

52nd Annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show at the DECC

Each year it's something different for homeowners to get new ideas for their homes.

April 7, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of people have rolled into the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) every day for the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The show is in its 52nd year and features the best of the best for home improvements. Each year it’s something different for homeowners to get new ideas for their homes. No matter what you’re looking…

Several Score Deals at Duluth’s Indoor Arena Rummage Sale

More than 100 vendors filled up the arena.

April 7, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – For some people Duluth’s Indoor Arena Rummage Sale is a place to get rid of some stuff and for others it’s a place to find great deals. This is Rebecca Swafford’s second year setting up at the rummage sale. She sells mostly clothes and saved a lot of it through the year just for today. Rebecca says…

PAVSA Hold “I Heart Consent Brunch” for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Guests just had to inform servers they wanted to support the cause and 25 percent of their bill went to PAVSA.

April 7, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PAVSA (Program For Aid To Victims) took over Pizza Luce in Duluth for it’s, “I Heart Consent Brunch.” The event helps connect a younger audience with messages of consent. The Times Up Twin Ports Campaign jumps on the national movement of #MeToo and #Times Up to bring more awareness so…

Bulldog Fans Prepare for the National Championship

fans going to the UMD bookstore to buy apparel for tomorrows game

April 6, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- You could feel the excitement on campus everywhere you went. Students, faculty, and staff are gearing up for the game of a lifetime. UMD will face off against Notre Dame tomorrow night but until then fans are clearing the shelves of the campus bookstore, buying up all of bulldog merchandise. “Especially today if you look at that table,…

Kids Test Their STEM Skills With Catapults

The fun came when students launched tootsie rolls and feathers to test out the catapults.

April 6, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some kids may be on Spring Break, but the learning doesn’t have to stop. Several kids were at the West Duluth Branch Library working on their STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) skills by creating catapults. The library staff says this is positive enrichment for kids because there is no right or wrong answer. “It’s a chance…

Lake Superior Zoo Celebrates National Ferret Day

Ferrets can live up to 15 years, but most live up to six.

April 6, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is still celebrating National Ferret Day. Although it was on April 2 the zoo marked the occasion by letting people get up close and personal with the furry animals. Ferrets are known to be a little feisty but playful. The zoo has three ferrets named Beethoven, Mozart and Igor and they’re just under a year…

Get Ready For Duluth’s Largest Garage Sale

A portion of the rummage sale helps raise funds for homeless veterans.

April 6, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s giant garage sale kick off Saturday, April 7 at the Heritage Sports Center. The Arena Rummage Sale is where people have been saving items all winter long. Crews began preparing for the rummage sale this afternoon by marking the floor to welcome the many vendors. The Arena Rummage Sale is one day only, that’s Saturday, April…

UMD Fans in St. Paul Hopeful for Championship

"I'd be scared to play the University of Minnesota Duluth." - Carson Bock, Bulldogs Fan

April 6, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Fans have kept the party going since Wednesday in Saint Paul. Many feel confident their team can continue their winning ways on Saturday, when the UMD Bulldogs take on Notre Dame in the Championship game. Carson Bock made the trip to cheer on his team. “We’ve been getting shots, we’ve been playing hard and we’re looking…

Earth Rider Brewery Gears Up for Beerfest in Superior

“We want to be Superior’s brewery.” -Frank Kaszuba, Director of Brewing Operations at Earth Rider Brewery

April 6, 2018

William Seay,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Craft beer fans in the Twin Ports are getting excited for a big day in Superior this weekend. At Earth Rider Brewery in Superior they’re busy canning a new beer for stores, but they’re also gearing up for the Gitchee Gumee Brewfest. The festival is an annual event in Superior and this will be the first time…

College of St Scholastica Hosts 2018 MICS

Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium helps students connect

April 6, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St Scholastica hosted the twenty eighteen Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium today. The regional conference focuses on combining computer based technology into teaching and learning processes with activities like technical paper sessions, robotics and programming contests, a keynote address, and a career fair. “It brings students together and allows them to bounce ideas off each…

Native American Doctors Needed

Workshop at UMD Medical School to prepare Native American Students for Medical School interviews.

April 6, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The fifth annual great lakes pre admission workshop took place at the UMD Medical School today. The workshop is intended to attract native american college students who may be considering studying medicine and help increase the number of Native American physicians in the country. “As native people, we have some of the worst health disparities in the country,…

Arizona to Send 150 Guard Members to Border

More Details are Expected to Come From the State Guard.

April 6, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Arizona will deploy about 150 members of the state National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border next week. Gov. Doug Ducey announced the troop call-up in a tweet Friday and said he was working closely with the defense and homeland security departments. More details are expected to come from the state Guard. The…

MnDOT Seeks Adopt a Highway Volunteers

Currently 1,719 Segments of Roadway are Available for Adoption.

April 6, 2018

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – MnDOT is looking for Adopt a Highway volunteers to join the existing 4,100 groups and 16,000 people who help reduce litter along the roadsides throughout the state. The program was an estimated $6 million benefit in 2017 according to MnDOT. “Volunteers pick up litter, keep the roadways beautiful and save taxpayers money,” said Ann McLellan, statewide…

Duluth Younkers to Close

The Company Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Early February.

April 6, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple Younkers and Herberger’s stores in Minnesota are set to close according to a letter sent out by Bon Ton Vice President of Human Resources Gail Monreal yesterday. The letter states that one of the store closings will be the Duluth Younkers located at the Miller Hill Mall. Layoffs at the store are expected to start in…

Glenwood City School District Faculty Arrested for Sexual Communication with Juvenile

A Search Warrant was Conducted at his Home and Workplace.

April 6, 2018

Site Staff,

GLENWOOD CITY, Wis. – A faculty member at Glenwood City School District was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, one count of exposing a child to harmful material, one count of causing a child to view/listen to sexual activity, and one count of use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime….

Target Settles Suit Claiming its Hiring System Discriminated

Target is Paying More Than $3.7 Millions to Settle the Discrimination Lawsuit

April 6, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP, file)NEW YORK (AP) – Target is paying more than $3.7 million to settle a lawsuit that said its hiring process, which automatically rejected people with criminal backgrounds, disproportionately kept blacks and Hispanics from getting entry-level jobs at its stores. As part of the settlement, Target has agreed to hire outside experts to review how…

UMinn Wins $42 Million Biomedical Research Grant

This is one of the Biggest Federal Grants UMinn Has Ever Received.

April 6, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A $42 million biomedical research grant to the University of Minnesota is one of the biggest federal grants the school has ever received. The university is announcing the National Institutes of Health grant Friday morning. The Star Tribune says the five-year grant will pay for a variety of research, especially into new devices, tests and treatment methods….

Grand Rapids Woman Could be Facing Felony Charges

Vandorn is Facing Seven Counts of Felony Theft of a Controlled Substance.

April 6, 2018

Kelly Tekler,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Office of the Itasca County Attorney reports that a criminal complaint was filed in Itasca County District Court charging 38-year-old Bobbi Jo Vandorn, of Grand Rapids, with seven counts of Felony Theft of a Controlled Substance. According to the complaint it is alleged that Vandorn stole narcotics from residents over an extended period of time…

Viral Day Care Video of Girl Terrified by Easter Bunny Upsets mom

Mom Says the Day Care Center did not Have her Permission to Share the Video.

April 6, 2018

The Associated Press,

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – A Florida mother says a day care center didn’t have her permission to share a video on social media of her 2-year-old’s terrified reaction to an Easter bunny’s visit. Cassandra Bryson tells WESH-TV that she signed a waiver that prohibits officials at the Kissimmee day care from taking photos or video of her child. The viral…

US Added Modest 103K Jobs in March, Rate Stays 4.1 pct.

The Labor Department Says the Unemployment Rate Remained 4.1 Percent, a 17-year low, for the Sixth Straight Month.

April 6, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added a modest 103,000 jobs in March after several months of bigger gains, though the government’s jobs report suggests the labor market remains healthy. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent, a 17-year low, for the sixth straight month. Average hourly pay ticked up, climbing 2.7 percent compared with a year earlier….

The Fish Heads Perform on FOX 21 Ahead of Cabin Fever Festival

Bluegrass Festival Comes to Duluth

April 6, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – It seems as if winter is never going to end in the Northland, so if you’re looking for a reason to get out of the house, you may want to visit the Cabin Fever Festival. The annual festival features bluegrass music. The festival runs Friday, April 6th through Sunday, April 8th at the Radisson Harborview Hotel. There…

Health Professionals Give Tips to Runners

Active Adventures: Gearing up for Grandma's

April 6, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – There may still be snow on the ground, but it truly is Spring and Grandma’s Marathon is just over two months away. As runners get ready for race weekend, local health professionals are giving advice to the athletes. Essentia Health is teaming up with Grandma’s Marathon for the prerace seminar Gearing up for Grandma’s. It’s taking palce…

China Vows ‘Counterattack’ on Trump Tariffs

Trump has Instructed the U.S. Trade Representative to Consider an Additional $100 Billion in Tariffs on Chinese Goods.

April 6, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Andy Wong)WASHINGTON (AP) – China’s government says it will “counterattack with great strength” if President Donald Trump goes ahead with plans to raise U.S. tariffs on an additional $100 billion worth of Chinese goods. A Commerce Ministry spokesman said Friday that negotiations were impossible after Trump responded to Beijing’s protests about his earlier plan to raise duties on $50…

10 Commandments Plaque Relocated To Commissioner’s Office in Hibbing Courthouse

Although the plaque is in a less-visible location, the Freedom From Religion Foundation remains in opposition.

April 5, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

HIBBING, Minn.- A plaque of the 10 Commandments hung in the County Courthouse for 60 years, but a month ago it was taken down. This happened after a local resident reported it to an advocacy group — Freedom From Religion Foundation — that threatened to sue the county for a violation of church and state if it was not taken…

Weekend Spotlight: April 6-8

April 5, 2018

Dan Hanger,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, Weekend Spotlight

UMD Frozen Four Pep Rally

Bulldogs fans predicted a victory for the home state team

April 5, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – College hockey fans filled a parking lot across the street from the Xcel Energy Center, tailgating before the national semifinal games Thursday. The u-m-d pep band and cheerleaders brought the party to frozen fest as bulldogs fans played games and danced their worries away before their team faced off against Ohio State. Ryan Ozan, a Bulldogs…

YWCA Duluth Receives A Large Donation To Support Young Mothers

AT&T Donates To Teen Moms Education and High School Experience Through The YWCA

April 5, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Min. — The YWCA received a $12,000 donation from AT&T on Thursday to support young mothers education. The funds will go specifically to support moms on their academic journey through high school and into college. It will fund not only college applications and tutoring but also things like sports, drivers ed, prom and graduation pictures. This money will ultimately…

#TimesUpTwinPorts Hopes To End Sexual Assault

PAVSA Hosted A Luncheon To Spread Awareness On Sexual Assault

April 5, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Min. — April is sexual assault awareness month and a new campaign began this month to help stop abuse. #TimesUpTwinPorts is the new message PAVSA expressed at Thursday’s annual luncheon in the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth. “It represents that the clock has run out sexual violence and our community has had enough.” said Vanessa Lebens who’s an advocate at PAVSA….

The K9’s of Superior PD Suit Up

Superior Police Department K9 receives donation of a bullet and stab proof vest

April 5, 2018

Mariah Janos,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Police Department K9, Lacka, recently received a bullet and stab proof vest. The vest was donated by a charity in Massachusetts whose mission is to provide protective vests for dogs in law enforcement “The K9’s, just like our human officers, get put into some pretty dangerous situations and so having that kind of protection for them is…

Duluth Celebrates National Community Development Week

The City of Duluth's Community Planning Division hosted an open house at Life House

April 5, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Community Development Block Grant is a program that provides communities with resources to address community development needs. Those funds make a big difference in Duluth and help support local programs that provide important services like food pantries and soup kitchens, job and training support, and improvements to neighborhood centers and park facilities “We’re trying to think about…

ALLETE Celebrates Yellow Ribbon Designation

ALLETE recognized for its support of military servicemen and women.

April 5, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- ALLETE Clean Energy celebrated its yellow ribbon designation this morning in Duluth to recognize its support of veterans, service members and their families. ALLETE is an operator and developer of clean energy projects nationwide. Within the company a group of active employees from corporate develop the best action plan to help military employees and their families. “We recognize that it’s hard on the…