Jeff (left) and Logan Hastings pose for a picture along the Mississippi River in Vicksburg, Miss. (FOX NEWS) – A pair of father-and-son U.S. Army veterans is kayaking down the entire Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico for a good cause. Jeff and Logan Hastings started their journey on May 1 at the headwaters of the Mississippi River. They’ve…
The creek under the First Crossing Bridge is seen Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2017, following a deadly flash-flooding that ripped through Saturday in the Tonto National Forest. (Alexis Bechman/Payson Roundup via AP) TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. (AP) — Five children were among the nine people killed during the weekend in a flash flood at a swimming hole in Arizona’s Tonto…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s logging industry is struggling to harvest wood because of the wet summer, leaving loggers with less money while they wait for work during better weather. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the last three months are among the five wettest on record in the state, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. Henry Schienebeck is…
(AP Photo | Amy Sancetta, File) NEW YORK (AP) – George Romero, whose classic “Night of the Living Dead” and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who saw his flesh-devouring undead spawn countless imitators, remakes and homages, has died. He was 77. Romero died Sunday following a battle with lung cancer, said his family in a statement…
LAMMERS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday July 16, authorities responded to the call of a crash involving a BNSF Train and pickup truck at the railroad crossing located on Centerline Rd NW just south of Highway 2 in Lammers Township, 12 miles west of Bemidji, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department. When officers arrived on scene,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This weeks is your chance to head over to Superior to enjoy Fairlawn Mansion like it used to be. Superior Public Museums officials are hosting the annual ice cream social. There will food, carriage rides, games, a cake walk and free group tours of the mansion. There will also be live music by the Fractals at 7:00…
DULUTH, Minn. – In May the Minnesota Legislature passed their $988 million bonding bill Among the projects included in the bill is $25.4 million in funding for the St. Louis River Estuary Restoration Project. These funds will trigger $47.2 million in federal funds made available through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to accelerate the cleanup efforts of the St. Louis…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A report from a Minnesota university shows adding energy storage may be a cost effective way to help meet the state’s electricity demand. Minnesota Public Radio reports that University of Minnesota’s Energy Transition Lab presented its report to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission this month. The commission recommended the state pursue energy storage pilot projects….
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – A memorial for Justine Damond is growing near the spot where she was shot and killed by a police officer Saturday night, through information about what exactly happened in that southwest Minneapolis alleyway remains scarce. Justine Damond, Fox 9 Officials confirmed in a release Sunday, and later at a press conference, that a woman died as the…
Two Harbors, Minn. In the last year, owners of Dixie Bar and Grill in Two Harbors have been put through a world wind of emotions. “Everything happened so fast. I can’t even recall all the memories outside of being so devastated,” Owner Scott Larson says. After a business that stood for over 50 years, that could rely on its name…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lincoln Park neighborhood was bustling on Sunday for the 4th annual Meet on the Street event. The block party brought together folks from all kinds of organizations that look to promote health and wellness in young people, as well as foster a sense of togetherness among neighbors. “When neighbors know each other, then you have a…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Head of the Lakes Fair featured a demolition derby at Amsoil Speedway on Sunday. Beat up old cars rammed and smashed into each other as they tried to knock the others out and be the last one still moving. “Mostly the big hits,” demolition fan Austin Snedeker said of his favorite part of the action. “I…
DULUTH, Minn. -Sunday was World Snake Day, and the Lake Superior Zoo knew just how to celebrate. The zoo had a few of their slippery friends out on the lawn today so people could get an up close look and maybe learn a thing or two about the creatures. “People often have misconceptions of snakes and think that they are…
Duluth, Minn A Duluth native killed more than 70 years ago in World War II finally returned home. November 21st 1943, United States Marine Company H, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marines Division lead an amphibious assault in what is considered one of the most important battles in World War II, the battle of Tarawa. “It had a very big…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Days continued in the Twin Ports on Saturday. Over at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Canal Park, organizers held a variety of programs designed to teach visitors the importance of the lake on the entire region, including the Superior National Forest. Sunday is the actual Lake Superior Day. There’s a celebration planned Barkers…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – A classic tractor show and pull headlined Saturday’s schedule at the Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior. Competitors fitted their vintage rigs with a sled which they pulled in hopes of bringing home the first place trophy. This year’s Head of the Lakes fair wraps up on Sunday with cowboy church and a demolition derby. …
Two Harbors, Minn. A little more than a year ago fire destroyed the Dixie Bar and Grill in Two Harbors. The Dixie known for its comfort food and hospitality is back in an nontraditional way. Food trucks have become a hot commodity around the country. A trend Dixie Bar and Grill owners hope to cash in on. The fire last…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth Marine missing since 1943 finally returns home Saturday. Sergeant James Hubert will be laid to rest 74 years after he was killed at the Battle of Tarawa in the Pacific theatre of World War II. Sgt. Hubert’s remains were discovered by a group called History Flight and recently identified. His sister, Mary Kay Hagen says…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Kennel Club’s Dog Show was on its second leg today. The show started yesterday and runs through the weekend at the DECC. Each day a “Best in Show” winner is named out of the 150 breeds represented. “What I like is the camaraderie and meeting all the people,” said Karen Christopherson, a Great Dane owner. Tune in tonight…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Moose Lake is gearing up for another Agate Days celebration. This year’s Agate Days is the 48th annual, and features plenty of events like Art in the Park and the famous Agate Stampede. Agate Days celebrates the stones brought to the Northland by glaciers millions of years ago. “They crushed the lava rocks that held the…
(FOX NEWS) – A man who confessed to killing four men who disappeared last week in Pennsylvania’s Bucks County and his suspected co-conspirator were hit with homicide charges Friday as gruesome details emerged surrounding the deaths. The charges comes on the heels of Cosmo DiNardo’s attorney saying that his client admitted to killing the four men and telling authorities the…
DULUTH, Minn.-You may have heard about the dog show in Duluth this weekend, but there’s a different type of dog show being held in Carlton all weekend too. The Twin Ports Dog Training Club Obedience Trials show focuses more on performance, rather than how a dog conforms to its breed. “When we get the opportunity to show and do well,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Right in the middle of peak tourist season in Duluth, a festival is celebrating how important a resource Lake Superior is to this region. Lake Superior Days is an annual event that highlights many of the aspects of living on the greatest of Great Lakes, full of information on how to protect the lake as well. Informational…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Golfers teed it up for a good cause at Superior’s Nemadji Golf Club on Friday. The 25th Annual Dick Reder Golf Scramble supported the Superior Public Library’s upcoming remodeling project. Brothers Rich and Paul Reder started the tournament to honor their father, who loved helping youth charities. “He never wanted to see a kid left out,” said…
DULUTH, Minn. – Michigan Street in downtown Duluth has undergone a significant utilities upgrade project since April involving electrical, gas, and water lines. The first phase was completed on June 30, allowing for the temporary re-opening of Michigan Street. Phase two will begin at 6 a.m. July 17 from 2nd Avenue West to 1st Avenue West. The project is expected…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health will provide temporary funding to maintain a suicide prevention hotline that was expected to shut down. The department will provide $139,000 to keep the hotline open at least until September 29. The hotline is operated by the nonprofit Canvas Health of Oakdale. It announced earlier this month that it would…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend music, food, artisans and dancing will be taking over Bayfront Festival Park. The 12th Annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is taking place. It all starts Saturday, July 15 when gates open at 11 a.m. Music begins at 1 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Tickets are available online, at the gate or at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Through many different instances, one can become injured. A local doctor is looking to educate those injured about proper healing methods. For some, an injury could be so serious they require surgery, but according to Annita Winkels, DPT, for others, physical therapy is the answer. Dr. Winkels, Founder of In Motion Therapy says the goal is to…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – People in Superior had the chance to learn more about how cities keep its storm waters from polluting Lake Superior. Local experts from the City of Superior and the University of Wisconsin-Superior took participants on a tour around the city, and looked at storm management systems like rain gardens. These are systems that help filter storm water…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Day is on Sunday, but Duluth is celebrating the entire weekend. The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Canal Park will be hosting displays and discussions on Friday and Saturday relating to our lake. There will also be dancing on the lake walk in the evenings with the Fresh Water Dance Collective. “Look toward the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Rock walls, food and fun all came together at the annual Mentor Duluth Summer Barbecue on Thursday. The Harbor Highlands Community Center was bumping with energy as mentors and mentees got the chance to hang out and celebrate community. “We know that kids who have positive, caring adults in their lives, they do better,” Community Services director…
Superior, Wis. The beef auction one of the most popular events at the head of the lakes fair was held tonight 4h kids ranging from the 3rd to 12th grades we’re able to show off their farm raised animals tonight in front of a huge crowd. Tonight marks the end of months of hard work inside the barn. The kids…
Superior, Wis. — The City of Superior has a problem — a good problem. The city needs to decide how to spend $100,000 in excess hotel and motel tax revenue. The $100,000 has added up over the years from leftover balances. At this point the City Council and Superior Mayor Jim Paine have decided to put together an events committee….
DULUTH, Minn. – A new program started today over in West Duluth that’s aimed at helping kids making healthier choices when deciding what food to eat. The Power of Produce (PoP) club gives $2 to kids who visit the Lincoln Park Farmers’ Market to spend on fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables. Community Action Duluth joined together with the St….
DULUTH, Minn. – Some 78 years after Marine Sgt. James Hubert should have graduated from Denfeld High School, the World War II veteran received his diploma. “This is just one small thing we as a district and as a community can do to honor the ultimate sacrifice the family and Sgt. Hubert made for our country,” said Amy Starzecki, Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Historical Society offered a genealogy workshop at The Depot Thursday. In this Basic Genealogy class, people learned how to start their own family research using resources in their own backyard. The class’ instructor says genealogy teaches people about who they are. “I think it provides people with a sense of place,” said Kathleen…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the rest of this week, the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center has gone to the dogs. Through Sunday, the Duluth Kennel Club hosts its annual series of all–breed dog shows inside the DECC’s Pioneer Hall. Between 750 and 800 pure-bred dogs from across the United States and Canada take part in four days of competition for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Learning how to take care of our teeth – it’s something most of us learned at an early age. At the Boys and Girls Club in Superior, a group of kids 10 and younger are getting that lesson in dental health first hand. A representative from Just Kids Dental leads a demonstration on how to brush, floss,…
MILWAUKEE -Historic flooding has forced businesses in Burlington to close while they wait for power to be restored but residents are upbeat as cleanup efforts begin. Bob Koldeway owns a bike shop in town and was spending the day Thursday mopping and drying the floor of his store after it flooded with more than two inches of rain Wednesday. Koldway…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating after a 34-year-old woman was shot in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The call for help came in at 2:36 a.m. Sunday around the 2100 block of West 6th Street. Officers arrived on scene to find the woman lying in the street with non-life threatening injuries. On Thursday, July 13, the Duluth Police Department…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders are showing no signs of progress on reaching a state budget deal. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Gov. Scott Walker met privately Wednesday to discuss how to break a budget impasse primarily focused on paying for roads. Vos left the meeting saying Assembly Republicans have accepted that…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -A federal appeals court panel has upheld Wisconsin’s right-to-work law. The law prohibits businesses and unions from reaching agreements that require all workers to pay union dues. Unions maintain the law enables nonunion members to receive free representation. Two chapters of the International Union of Operating Engineers filed a lawsuit last year alleging that amounts to an…
The Apollo 11 Contingency Lunar Sample Return Bag used by astronaut Neil Armstrong, to be offered at auction, is displayed at Sotheby’s in New York, Thursday, July 13, 2017. The lunar dust plus some tiny rocks that Armstrong also collected are zipped up in a small bag and are worth an estimated $2 million to $4 million (AP | Richard…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Several Minnesota residents are facing charges of defrauding the state of millions of dollars in health care money as part of a national crackdown. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Brooklyn Center woman and her daughter for allegedly claiming more fraudulent personal care assistant expenses. The lawsuit says Juanita Swain…
DULUTH, Minn. – Maurices parent company, Ascena Retail Group, Inc. announced today another 115 positions across all locations will be eliminated over the next year. The company said in a release Thursday, the lay-off is due to new managed service models, which will allow “Ascena to transform its current systems and processes much faster than it could on its own…
WELCH, Minn. (KMSP) – The crew at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam No. 3 on the MississippiRiver in Welch, Minnesota had a bit of a bug problem to deal with on Wednesday. It’s mayfly season, and mounds of dead mayflies resembling piles of mulch littered the lock and dam. Every summer, millions of mayflies lay their eggs…
(KMSP) – After several weeks with no new cases, the Minnesota Department of Health confirmed an additional case of measles associated with the outbreak that started in March. There are now 79 total cases of measles across four different counties in Minnesota. Seventy-one of those cases are in unvaccinated patients. The majority of cases are in children. The newest case…
(FOX NEWS) – Millions of Verizon customer records have been exposed after an Israeli technology company left user data unprotected, the International Business Times reported. “As many as 14 million records” of Verizon customers were found unsecured on an Amazon storage server controlled by Israeli-based Nice Systems, according to ZDNet.com. The database was found to have communication logs of Verizon customers who called…
