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Madison Father Killed Adult son, Himself

This is Madison's First Homicide in 2018.

April 3, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say a Madison man killed his adult son before taking his own life. The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the father and son as 58-year-old Timothy Thorland and 33-year-old Andrew Thorland. Police say the shooting took place in a bedroom at their Madison home Sunday about 6 a.m. Madison Police Chief Mike Koval says…

Polaris Fined $27M for Failing to Report Vehicle Problems

The Agency Contends Polaris had Received Reports of 150 Fires.

April 3, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota-based Polaris Industries will pay a more than $27 million civil penalty to settle two 2016 late-reporting claims involving defective recreational vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday the settlement involves models of Polaris’ RZR and Ranger recreational off-road vehicles that contained defects. The Star Tribune reports the agency contends that Polaris knew some RZR 2013…

Report: Midwest Business Conditions Index Rose Again

Survey Organizers say a Score Above 50 Suggests Growth.

April 3, 2018

The Associated Press,

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A report says a business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states has surged again – a sign of continued improvement in regional economic conditions. The report released Monday says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index hit 62.1 in March, compared with 59.7 in February. The January figure was 57.3. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees…

Oklahoma Teachers Demand Funding for Second day

Some Educators in Oklahoma say Latest Salary Increase Isn’t Good Enough.

April 3, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Hundreds of teachers have crammed into the Oklahoma Capitol for a second day chanting to press demands for additional funding for the state’s public schools. Schools across the state are closed Tuesday to honor the teacher walkout. Thousands of teachers and supporters surrounded the Capitol on Monday. Teachers in Kentucky also protested Monday over…

No Charges After Sheriff Accidentally Leaves gun at School

The Sheriff's gun was Found by a Sixth Grader in a Bathroom Stall.

April 3, 2018

The Associated Press,

SHEPHERD, Mich. (AP) – Prosecutors say no charges will be filed against a county sheriff who accidentally left a loaded service weapon in a Michigan school gym locker room. The Mecosta County prosecutor’s office recently made the determination after being asked to review the case by the Michigan attorney general’s office. Isabella County Sheriff Michael Main apologized after leaving his…

Duluth K.E.Y Zone Program Keeps Kids Active During Spring Break

K.E.Y Zone is an After School Porgram Collaboration Between Duluth YMCA and Duluth Public Schools.

April 3, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kids may not have school this week, but parents still have work. Luckily the K.E.Y Zone program makes life a little easier for those working parents. K.E.Y Zone is an after school program available to any student, kindergarten through fifth grade, attending any of the nine Duluth elementary schools. It is a collaborative between the Duluth YMCA…

Polls Open in Wisconsin for Supreme Court Race

Both candidates argue the other can't be trusted to serve as an independent voice on the state's highest court.

April 3, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Polls are open in the Wisconsin race for the state Supreme Court. Voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in the race between Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet and Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock for a 10-year term on the high court. Dallet drew the support of national Democrats, including former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and…

Man On Probation For DWI Kills Self, 2 Others In Alcohol-Related I-35 Crash

Driver Was Going Wrong Way On Interstate Before Accident

April 2, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man on probation for a 2016 drunken driving conviction is now dead along with two others in a wrong-way alcohol-related crash on Interstate 35 in Duluth. The accident happened 1 a.m. Monday on southbound I-35 near 40th Avenue West. The Minnesota State Patrol says a 1997 Toyota 4Runner was traveling north in those southbound lanes…

Seeking Understanding of Life Under Frozen Lakes

Researchers say the seasons are connected – and climate change is playing a role in the changing ecology here.

April 2, 2018

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. – Researchers from the University of Minnesota Duluth are making breakthroughs in how we understand our frozen lakes in winter. But sometimes there are more questions than answers. “It’s harder to work in the winter,” explains Dr. Ted Ozersky, Assistant Professor of Biology at UMD. “Things freeze; it’s cold; it’s not as fun as hanging out in the…

Duluth Parents Share Raising Children on Vegan Diet

By definition vegan is a person who doesn't eat meat or use animal products.

April 2, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- You’ve heard it before, nutritionists recommending we include more plant based foods in our diets. For some that challenge can be difficult, to put down the fast food or burger, but for one Duluth family going vegan is the way of life. By definition vegan is a person who doesn’t eat meat or use animal products. For the Naus…

Duluth Public Library Hosts Events for Kids

A pajama reading party was held Monday night

April 2, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – With it being Spring Break for the little ones, families may be looking for things to do to keep them busy. The Duluth Public Library has programming events planned for the kids this week, like story times and movie showings. On Monday, they held a pajama reading party party “We love to have events, especially in the evening…

Transmutation: Art of Love and Growth Exhibit Opens at Zeitgeist

The exhibit features work from Duluth artist Eric Dubnicka

April 2, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new art display is on the walls at the Zeitgeist Arts Building today. The abstract art display is called “Transmutation: Art of Love and Growth.” It celebrates the themes of love and personal growth within the human experience. Duluth artist Eric Dubnicka is be creator of the exhibit. “I’m kind of allowing the person to establish the…

Public Health Workers Inform Community of Available Resources

The first week of April is Public Health Week

April 2, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Do you feel fully aware of what public health offers the community? Nurses around Duluth are out and about making sure. Monday kicks off Public Health Week Professionals in the medical field are aiming to give more information on topics that can cause confusion, such as diabetes and asthma. “It’s also great to be able to say what we…

Aquarium Hosts First Community Day Event

Aquarium admission and parking were free for residents of Duluth and college students on Monday.

April 2, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- An initiative to give locals free access to major tourist attractions around Duluth kicked off today at the lake superior aquarium. It’s called “Community Day.” Mayor Larson started it as a way for local attractions to give back to the community by letting Duluth residents and college students in free for the day. The kick–off was deemed a…

Superior Police Looking for Missing Juvenile

Asking for public's help.

April 2, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Minn. – The Superior Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing female juvenile. Yasmina Terrell was last seen on March 26th. She was wearing a Denver Broncos jacket and tan shoes. Yasmina is about 5’10, 135 pounds with brown hair and purple dye and brown eyes. If you see Yasmina or have any information about…

Minor Train Derailment Near Mt. Iron

There were no reported injuries.

April 2, 2018

Site Staff,

MT. IRON, Minn. – Yesterday, Canadian National Railroad Police reported a minor train derailment to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A train traveling southbound near Mt. Iron had three cars carrying iron ore derail. There were no injuries due to the incident. All of the cars remained upright with no loss of material. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office…

One Injured, One Killed in Cloquet Fire

The Fire Remains Under Investigation

April 2, 2018

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – According to the Cloquet Fire Department a Saturday morning fire resulted in the death of one occupant and non-life threatening injuries to another. The Cloquet Fire Department responded to a fire at 248 Tyler Drive in Cloquet around 2:00 am Saturday morning. One of the occupants was able to escape the home and another was found unresponsive…

Two Adults, Toddler Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in Duluth

The head on collision happened near 40th Avenue West early this morning.

April 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man on probation for a 2016 drunken driving conviction is now dead along with two others in a wrong-way alcohol-related crash on Interstate 35 in Duluth. The accident happened 1 a.m. Monday on southbound I-35 near 40th Avenue West. The Minnesota State Patrol says a 1997 Toyota 4Runner was traveling north in those southbound lanes…

Winona man Charged in Stolen Semi Pursuit

Officers chased the semi for 50 miles through at least seven communities.

April 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

WINONA, Minn. (AP) – A Winona man is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen semi that went on for 50 miles through at least seven Minnesota communities. A criminal complaint charging Michael Kronebush with assault with a dangerous weapon and fleeing from police says he rammed the semi into squad cars at least twice during the…

Antacids, Antibiotics for Infants Linked to Later Allergies

The researchers analyzed health records of nearly 800,000 U.S. kids covered by a military insurance program.

April 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP) – A new large study suggests infants who are given antacids like Zantac or Pepcid are more likely to develop childhood allergies, perhaps because these drugs may alter their gut bacteria. Early use of antibiotics also raised the chances of allergies. The researchers analyzed health records of nearly 800,000 U.S. kids covered by a military insurance program. They couldn’t…

BOOM! Circus to Bring Family Fun to Duluth

April 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – As we transition to Spring, The Duluth Playhouse has a full agenda of fun for Northland kids and some of that fun is taking place this weekend. BOOM! Circus is coming to Duluth to entertain families. They’re performing Saturday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The duo performs masked theater to portray a cast of…

Annual Rummage Sale to Fill Heritage Sports Center

Coffee Conversation: 3rd Annual Arena Rummage Sale

April 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – One man’s trash may become another man’s treasure this weekend. The 3rd Annual Arena Rummage Sale is taking place on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Heritage Sports Center. This is considered the largest indoor rummage sale in Northeastern Minnesota. For more information head to www.arenarummagesale.com. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Features,…

China Raises Tariffs on US pork, Fruit in Trade Dispute

The government of President Xi Jinping said Monday it was responding to a U.S. tariff hike on steel and aluminum.

April 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Andy Wong)BEIJING (AP) – China has raised import duties on a $3 billion list of U.S. pork, apples and other products in an escalating dispute with Washington over trade and industrial policy. The government of President Xi Jinping said Monday it was responding to a U.S. tariff hike on steel and aluminum. But that is just one facet of…

Lack of Funding Could Shut Down Suicide Crisis Line

Weber says the center needs about $970,000 annually to operate.

April 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s suicide crisis hotline could be shut down next month unless funding is found. Crisis Connection is the only center in Minnesota that takes calls from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Manager Laura Weber says the Richfield center will be forced to start shutting down May 21 unless it can find financial backing. The St. Paul…

Minnesota Shooting Teams Grow Despite gun law Protests

The Post Bulletin reports that the Minnesota State High School Clay Targets League added 15 to 20 teams this year.

April 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Joe Ahlquist/The Rochester Post-Bulletin via AP)ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – A growing number of students in Minnesota are participating in competitive shooting as young people across the U.S. push for stricter gun laws. The Post Bulletin reports that the Minnesota State High School Clay Targets League added 15 to 20 teams this year. John Nelson is vice president of the USA…

One Dead in Morning Crash on I-35

Incident Remains Under Investigation

April 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday morning a fatal crash occurred on I-35 in Duluth near the 40th Ave. W. exit around 1:00 a.m. One person is confirmed dead, but authorities have not released how many people were involved in the crash. The crash caused a Southbound lane to be closed at one point, but all lanes are clear and open now….

Duluth Bike Swap Accepting Donations

Bike Swap Will Be on April 21 and 22 at Continental Ski and Bike

April 1, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth bike swap is now accepting donations for their 2018 fundraiser. You can drop off bikes any day until April 21st at Continental Ski and Bike on East First Street in Duluth. Organizers are hoping to collect about seven-hundred bikes. They will be sold on April 21st and 22nd. Proceeds will be donated to the Head of…

Duluth Folk School Hosts Class on Keeping Cutting Tools Sharp

Sharpen Up is a class that teaches people to their tools and cutlery themselves

April 1, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Folk School was still active with classes on Easter Sunday. The folk school hosted the class “Sharpen Up” taught by local woodworker Clancy Ward. Ward went through some of the basics to getting knives, cutlery and tools as sharp as they can be, without having to bring them to a professional. “A lot of people take…

Owner of Lemon Wolf Café Looking to Sell, Help Wanted

Susan Scheradella and Her Husband, Chef Rick, Opened Lemon Wolf Cafe in May of 2000

April 1, 2018

Brett Scott,

BEAVER BAY, Minn. – Help wanted signs are a common sight along Highway 61 year round. Many businesses along the North Shore thrive on tourism, yet the small rural communities are often lacking when it comes to finding help to keep the doors open. One restaurant owner in Beaver Bay is feeling the pain, especially after the passing of her…

Duluth Harbor Mission Serves Free Easter Meal

People Experiencing Homelessness and Addiction Were Among Those Served at Water's Edge Community Church

April 1, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Harbor Mission served a free Easter dinner to the homeless, addicted, and other people in need in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The annual Easter celebration is for anyone alone on the holiday. The dinner was served to 150 people last year and this year the Duluth Harbor Mission hoped to serve 200. The smell of…

Easter Sunday celebrated in the Northland

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Duluth celebrated with a Easter buffet after services

April 1, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Easter Sunday brought together family and friends across the Northland this weekend. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Duluth was one of many churches that hosted Easter celebrations, both during and after services. Rev. Bill Van Oss said Easter is a special day, not only for the faith, but for the community it brings together. “One of the wonderful…

Volunteers Hike 10 Miles for Veterans

Nearly Naked Ruck March Raises Money for Local Non-Profits

March 31, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cold, snow, ice and strong winds chilled marchers at the Nearly Naked Ruck March this morning at Bayfront Park in Duluth. 229 people came from all over the region, including 23 children, carrying a heavy bag on their shoulders to represent the emotional weight veterans carry after combat. The event raised money for the local food shelf,…

Easter EGG-stravaganza at Lake Superior Zoo

The family friendly environment had free games, special animal enrichment and an Easter egg hunt.

March 31, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many people in the Northland kicked off their holiday weekend at the annual Easter EGG–stravaganza at the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo staff tell us when the doors opened at 10 a.m. it was like Black Friday with people piling in. The family friendly environment had free games, special animal enrichment and an Easter egg hunt. The special…

Hermantown Community Church Does Community Outreach At Carnival

Hermantown Community Church is located at 4880 Maple Grove Rd.

March 31, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown Community Church hosted its third annual Carnival event. The carnival is a way for the church to reach out to the community. It’s also about the kids. They enjoyed themselves with face painting, almost 2,000 stuffed eggs and a bouncy house. “We just want to show the kids that we love them and we’re a family friendly church,”…

Spirit Mountain Closing the Season With SMASH Festival

Kids in from different age groups participated in the Loan Oak Shred Fest.

March 31, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain knows how to throw a party and the resort is throwing one of the biggest at the end of its winter season. The Spirit Mountain Annual Spring Happening or Smash Festival celebrates having fun throughout the seasons. During the Loan Oak Shred Fest skiers and boarders were flying high for the tricks competition. “For so many of…

Duluth Firefighters Volunteer Time to Help People With Disabilities

Other Access North services include independent living skills training and peer mentoring.

March 31, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters may not always have a lot of free time because they’re busy trying to keep the community safe. But some firefighters with the Duluth Fire Department (DFD) decided to give back to the community by putting in work in a different way. One firefighter says doing something like this hits close to home because his grandfather…

House Fire in Cass Lake Leaves Man Dead

Cass County Sheriff's Department Responded to the Fire Just After 11:00 Friday Night

March 31, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

CASS LAKE, Minn. – On Friday night at 11:14 PM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire in the area of Second St E in the City of Cass Lake. Officers and the Cass Lake Fire Department responded and located a residential home engulfed in fire. The fire was extinguished early Saturday morning and a…

Community Day Initiative Goes Into Effect

Duluth tourist attractions have free admission on select dates for residents and students

March 30, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn. – The goal of Community Days is to inform residents of Duluth more about where their tourist tax dollars are going. Through August, multiple organizations are setting aside a day where Duluth residents and students can enjoy them for free. On Monday the first such event will be held at the Great Lakes Aquarium. “We ramped up our shows,…

Bong Veterans Historical Center Enlists Stuffed Animals Into Military

Kids prepared to send their favorite stuffed animal to go through boot camp training.

March 30, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

The Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior hosted a boot camp where animals from all walks of life can enlist in different branches of the military. This is the inaugural Stuffie Boot Camp that welcomes stuffed animals like bears, gorillas and kangaroos. Kids prepared to send their favorite stuffed animal to go through boot camp training. They spent time coloring and…

Evening Update: 3-30-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

March 30, 2018

Site Staff,

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Joining in on the 30 Days of Biking Challenge

Duluth Bikes is inviting Northlanders to hope on their bike everyday in April.

March 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Weather in the spring time is unpredictable, but one biking movement aims to get people outside. Duluth Bikes wants you to pledge to take a ride every day for the month of April. You can show your activity by posting #30DaysofBiking. “Anything counts so you might just bike down the block and back,” Duluth Bike member Ruurd Schoolderman…

8th District Congressional Candidate Michelle Lee Announces Large Endorsement

Michelle is one of seven candidates running for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District seat.

March 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota’s 8th District Congressional Candidate Michelle Lee received a big endorsement from former Lieutenant Governor Yyonne Prettner Solon. Lee says Yyonne Prettner Solon never lost sight of the needs of the people and is proud to have Solon’s endorsement. During the campaign Solon will be serving as Lee’s senior political adviser. “I have promised Solon, just as I…

Duluth Judge Joins National Opioid Task Force

Judge Floerke is now one of 20 officials on the National Judicial Opioid Task Force.

March 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- A national drug task force aiming to combat the opioid epidemic, is inviting a Duluth judge to join the team. Sixth Judicial District Judge Shaun Floerke is working to fight the opioid epidemic not only in the Northland, but nationwide. Judge Floerke is now one of 20 officials on the National Judicial Opioid Task Force. The group is split…

Good Friday March

Rather than having just a church service, the Loaves and Fishes community had their annual Good Friday march.

March 30, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Loaves and Fishes community decided to take to the streets of downtown Duluth for the annual Good Friday march. But organizers say the movement is about so much more than just religion. “About how we are mindful of class, race, sexual orientation and how we’re being inclusive to all those who might have lived different experiences than…

Northland’s Battle of the Books

Lester Park Elementary students participate in the 10th annual competition.

March 30, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- 4th and 5th graders at Lester Park Elementary participated in the 10th annual Battle of the Books competition today. Students are broken up into teams and have 30 seconds to answer questions about 12 different books they have been reading throughout the year. “Kids enjoy reading from a variety of genres, it improves their comprehension, and the teamwork aspect…

One Officer Fired, One Suspended in Louisiana Death

Both officers had remained on paid administrative leave since the shooting.

March 30, 2018

Site Staff,

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A source says one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a black man in Baton Rouge has been fired and the other will be suspended. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement hadn’t been made, said officer Blane Salamoni, who shot Alton Sterling…

Board of Trade Building is set for Construction

The construction process could take between one and two years.

March 30, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Construction is set to begin at the Board of Trade Building this summer for a new mixed use site after being damaged by a storm a few years ago. The owners of Dubin Does Duluth, which is based out of Chicago, say they plan to have multiple levels used for commercial businesses while other levels will be…

Stephon Clark was Shot Eight Times, Seven From Behind

“The proposition he was facing officers is inconsistent with prevailing forensic evidence,” Omalu said

March 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento police shot Stephon Clark seven times from behind, according to autopsy results released Friday by a pathologist hired by Clark’s family, findings that call into question the department’s assertion that the 22-year-old black man was facing officers and walking toward them when he was killed. Dr. Bennet Omalu, whose study of a degenerative…

41 Chihuahua Puppies Rescued From Carlton County Home

There was no available information about charges or arrests at this time.

March 30, 2018

Site Staff,

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office and Golden Valley Animal Humane Society, 41 Chihuahua and Chihuahua mix dogs were rescued early Wednesday morning from a single-family home in Carlton County. A complaint of 21-30 dogs living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions made to the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society sparked a visit to the home…

Russia Tests new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Putin also said Sarmat could carry an array of warheads capable of dodging missile defenses.

March 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)MOSCOW (AP) – The Russian military says it has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile. The Defense Ministry said Friday’s launch from Plesetsk in northwestern Russia tested the Sarmat missile’s performance in the early stage of its flight. Sarmat is intended to replace the Soviet-designed Voyevoda, the world’s heaviest ICBM known as “Satan”…