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Driver of Submerged Semi in Wisconsin ID’d; 2nd Body Found

Authorities are Investigating the Incident
The Associated Press,

  (courtesy: Fox 6) WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Authorities investigating an incident in which a semi plunged off a bridge and down a cliff into a lake near Wisconsin Dells have recovered a second body and also identified the driver. Authorities found a damaged guardrail on Interstate 90-94 just north of the Mirror Lake bridge in Sauk County about 7:30…
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Madeline Island Ice Road Open to the General Public

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MADELINE ISLAND, Wis. – According to a recent Facebook post, the Madeline Island Ice Road is officially open to the general public. The road is currently only open to cars and light trucks. At this time no heavy loads are permitted. Ice road officials are reminding drivers to travel at their own risk and remember everything is subject to change…
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Payless ShoeSource to Shutter all of its Remaining US Stores

The Stores Will Remain open Until the end of March
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Payless ShoeSource is shuttering all of its 2,100 remaining stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, joining a list of iconic names like Toys R Us and Bon-Ton that have closed down in the last year. The Topeka, Kansas-based chain said Friday it will hold liquidation sales starting Sunday and wind down its e-commerce operations. All…
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9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Running out of Money

The Compensation Fund Will cut Payments by 50 to 70 Percent
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NEW YORK (AP) — The compensation fund for victims of 9/11 is running out of money and will cut future payments by 50 to 70 percent, officials announced Friday. September 11th Victim Compensation Fund special master Rupa Bhattacharyya said she was “painfully aware of the inequity of the situation” but stressed that awarding some funds for every valid claim would…
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Evers Wants to Decriminalize Marijuana, Legalize Medical use

It is Unclear if Legislature Will Approve the Plan
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday his budget will include proposals to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use and legalize medical marijuana. Evers said it’s time Wisconsin join more than 30 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing medical marijuana. Possession, manufacturing or distribution of marijuana in amounts of 25 grams…
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Canadian man Dies in NE Minnesota Snowmobile Crash

The man was Thrown From the Snowmobile
The Associated Press,

BUYCK, Minn. – Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say a Canadian man has died in a snowmobile crash. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the crash on the Cook Area Snowmobile Trail near Buyck just before 6 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say the crash happened on a straight part of the trail just after a curve. The victim, identified…
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One Dead, One Missing After Semi Plunges Into Lake

Authorities Found a Damaged Guardrail
The Associated Press,

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – One person is dead and another is missing after a semi plunged off a bridge and down a cliff into a lake below near Wisconsin Dells. Authorities found a damaged guardrail on Interstate 90-94 just north of the Mirror Lake bridge in Sauk County about 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Below they discovered a semi completely submerged in…
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BCA Releases Names of Three Dead in Northern Minnesota

The Suspect was Found Dead in the Vehicle
The Associated Press,

UPDATE: Authorities have identified two officers involved in a northern Minnesota incident in which three people died of gunshots. The Department of Public Safety says Hubbard County Deputy Seth Kuhn fired his gun during the incident in Nevis, and Deputy Erick Rypkema was struck by a bullet fired by 34-year-old Bryce Bellomo. Authorities say Bellomo killed himself in the Thursday…
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Team USA Helps Kids Ice Cross Downhill Skate

Mont Du Lac Resort hosts open skate following big international race.
Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some drill holes to fish in the ice. Others skate downhill on it. At Mont Du Lac Resort, the U.S. Ice Cross Association ended it’s All Terrain Skate Cross race, or ATSX, weekend with a kids cross open skate. While this weekend hosted some major races for international teams, Sunday was the day the kids got to take…
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Families Enjoy Annual Northland Ice Fishing Contest

For many, it's less about the competition and more about the family.
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Five dollars bought many families a day full of fun on Island Lake at United Northern Sportsman’s 66th annual ice fishing contest. Over 300 contestants spent hours on the ice trying to hook the day’s heaviest catch. Competition was just one part of it. For many, it was more about quality time with loved ones and cooking brats on…
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Heavy on Wrestling Show Excites Fans in the Northland

Wrestling is more than fighting for those watching and those participating.
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some people think that sports like wrestling are not for them. One group of independent professionals wants to change your mind. It’s loud. It’s mean. It’s Heavy on Wrestling. “A lot of people use the word fake, but to me it’s real. I love it. I can’t get enough of it,” fan Cale Anderson said. It was exactly what…
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Super Nintendo and Sega Tournament

Locals were spending their Sunday competing for a new Nintendo Switch
Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This afternoon, video game lovers competed to see who has mastered Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis Games. Local business ‘Games Then and Now’ hosted the competition with four regular rounds and a mystery round to finish it off. Games played this afternoon were Mortal Combat and Sonic the Hedgehog to just name a few. Winter time is a…
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Getting to Know a Swedish Icon: The Vasa Warship

The Swedish Cultural Society put on a meeting and showing of the Vasa Warship today
Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn. – Today, the Swedish Cultural Society highlighted the history of the Swedish Warship Vasa. Those in attendance today at First Covenant Church watched a film about the retired warship that was built in the 1600’s but would sink August 10th, of 1628. While on it’s voyage, after some sort of structural issued, the ship would overturn. Swedish Cultural…
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BNSF Investigates 40-Car Train Derailment Near Cloquet

No one was injured, coal spills out onto river and snow.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- BNSF Railway is investigating to find out what caused dozens of train cars to overturn near Cloquet. The Railway released a statement Sunday night which reads in part: “BNSF crews have been working at the site clearing cars and repairing the track, and preparing a plan to remove the spilled coal and remaining derailed cars. There were no…
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Coal Train Derails Near Cloquet

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: Anthony Gist CLOQUET, Minn. (AP)  – Crews are cleaning up a coal train derailment in northeastern Minnesota. Forty rail cars of a 121-car train loaded with coal derailed near Cloquet around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. BNSF Railway spokeswoman Amy McBeth says several cars ended up on their sides near or partially in the frozen St. Louis River. She did not…
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Great Lakes Freighter St. Clair Catches Fire

Dan Hanger,

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Press Release) — The Coast Guard is conducting pollution assessment of the Maumee River following a fire on board the St. Clair vessel at the CSX Torco terminal in Oregon, Ohio in the Port of Toledo, Saturday. Watchstanders in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Command Center were notified of the fire about 9: 30 p.m. by members of…
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The Best of the Short Films at the Underground

14th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival held
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Filmmakers from around the globe showcased their best 5 minute stories at the Underground’s 14th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival. Audience members of all ages came to see the short films made in many genres. The audience gets to score the films on a scale of 1 to 10, and decide which are the top 3 winners of the…
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Hiki Hut Pays a Visit to Hartley Nature Center

Mobile Sauna stops by, used by skiers
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Those walking or skiing the trails at Hartley Nature Center got a chance to take a warm break at the Hiki Hut sauna, which set up shop there today. The sauna owners say folks have developed a unique tradition after they’ve steamed inside for a while. “We’re doing snow bathing today,” said co-owner Whitney Sundquist. “So we kinda coined…
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Man Encourages Other Duluthians to Adopt Fire Hydrants

Increased snow obstructs hydrants
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-  This month’s heavy snow has been difficult for almost everyone, and that includes our first responders. But one man is hoping he can rally others to change that. Scott Palacheck noticed how obstructed some Duluth fire hydrants were around where he lives. So he adopted them. Now he shovels the required 3 foot diameter around each one. He…
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Northlanders Take the Polar Plunge for a Good Cause

Duluth's Polar Plunge fundraiser donated almost $200 thousand to Special Olympics Minnesota Programs
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders raised over $170 thousand for Special Olympics Minnesota Programs. The annual  polar plunge fundraiser took place across the state Saturday, but only one plunge happened in the great Lake Superior. “This isn’t to cure any disease… This just gives people the opportunity to be able to do something they otherwise wouldn’t be able to do,” Duluth plunge…
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Love Your Local Artist

Superior Park Library hosted the 9th Annual Event
Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, WI.- The Superior Public Library was filled to capacity today with local artists for the 9th Annual ‘Love Your Artist’ Fundraiser. The artists make pottery, jewelry, paintings, photographs, wood crafts and much more. This fundraiser is always held around the weekend of Valentines Day to give people a reason to get out of the house. Adult Programming Librarian Leslie…
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The Future is NOW and It’s in the Hands of Denfeld High School Students

Denfeld's first robotics team reveals their Spring 2019 robot.
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Denfeld high school students are gearing up for some tough competition. Denfeld’s first robotics team finally revealed their newest creation, a multi–talented robot named Boreas, just in time for their first scrimmage on Sunday. Since the beginning of January, students have designed Boreas to lift and carry cargo and perform other tasks. Weather related school closings set the team back…
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National Emergency Won’t Stall Local Workers

Many government workers in the Northland were reeling during the thirty five day government shutdown last month.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many government workers in the Northland were reeling during the thirty five day government shutdown last month. Those workers, however, do not need to worry about being out of work with the new national emergency President Trump declared today. Experts say things should stay the same on a local level with officials in Washington duking it out among…
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Duluth Area YMCA Hosts Corporate Olympics

The day included many different events such as dodge ball, an obstacle course and even a sack race.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Area YMCA hosted business people from around the city for their fourth annual Corporate Olympics. The day included many different events such as dodge ball, an obstacle course and even a sack race. “For one thing I think it’s fun to play, as adults we don’t always get a lot of opportunity to play and…
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Second Graders Compete in the 12th Annual Ikidarod

Along the course students stopped at check points like a real race.
Nachai Taylor,

Dozens of second graders from North Shore Community School played the roles of mushers and sled dogs in the twelfth annual Ikidarod Race. Five sled kids pulled a musher on a plastic slay around the school’s nature trail for about a half mile. Along the course students stopped at check points like a real race. Over the last month the…
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Making Memories at While Fishing at the Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, & RV Show

Duluth Boat, Travel, Sports, and RV Show ends on Sunday.
Nachai Taylor,

Every year the Duluth Boat, Travel, Sports, and RV show has entertainment for everyone. The trout pond is helping families make lasting memories while fishing. For over fifty years, a tank filled with fish has been the highlight for many children visiting the show. Kids of all ages and adults test their fishing skills by attempting to catch at least…
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Man Apprehended in Shooting at Illinois Industrial Park

Four Officers Were Wounded in the Shooting
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AURORA, Ill. – A spokesman for the coroner’s office says at least one person is dead following a shooting at a business in suburban Chicago. Kane County coroner’s office spokesman Chris Nelson says at least one person was killed in the attack Friday afternoon at the Henry Pratt Co. building in Aurora. City spokesman Clayton Muhammad earlier told ABC7 that…
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Pedestrian hit by FedEx Truck Identified by Police

The Extent of her Ijuries are Unknown at This Time
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DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities have identified the female pedestrian hit by a FedEx truck earlier this week as Cindy Lee Feliciano of Duluth. Feliciano was transported to a local hospital on Wednesday after she was run over by a FedEx truck in downtown Duluth. Authorities say Feliciano was waiting to cross an alleyway while walking down the sidewalk on Superior…
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Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says he expects legal challenges to his decision to declare a national emergency to erect barriers between the U.S. and Mexico but says he’ll be vindicated. Trump announced Friday that he has signed the appropriate paperwork to declare an emergency on the border so he can build a wall. In a sing-songy tone of voice,…
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Raspberry Rich Chocolate Heart Brownies

Va Bene Caffe Bakes A Sweet Treat For Valentine's Day
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Cooking Connection Va Bene satisfies our sweet tooth with a rich Valentine’s Day treat, Raspberry Heart Brownies! Check out the video above for a step by step recipe to make them at home, or join them in their cafe! LOCATION: 734 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802 HOURS: CONTACT: (218) 722-1518 Categories: Community, Cooking…
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Officer Injured, Three Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting

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NEVIS, Minn. – A Hubbard County Sheriff’s Deputy is injured and three people are dead following an officer involved shooting that happened in Hubbard-Cass County late Thursday night. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, in a release Friday, said a 911 caller reported a shooting at a residence in the City of Nevis about 8 p.m. Thursday. Deputies responded and pursued…
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Learn to Curl At The World Famous Duluth Curling Club

Active Adventures: Curling & Brews With The Duluth Experience
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures, Brittney Merlot and Nikki Davidson try their skills out on the ice, curling! The Duluth Experience takes you on the largest indoor sheet of ice and teaches you step by step the skills needed to curl! Duluth’s curling tradition goes back to 1891 when a group of local Duluthians formed The Duluth…
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Captain Johnathan Hillstrand Visits Duluth

Captain Johnathan Hillstrand is Best Known for His Time on Discovery Channel's Hit Show Deadliest Catch
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Johnathan Hillstrand is captain & co-owner of the Time Bandit, a 113 ft commercial crab fishing vessel as seen on Discovery Channel’s hit TV series Deadliest Catch. Johnathan may wear the raspy exterior of a veteran crabbing captain, but he truly is a child at heart. He runs a generally happy boat – and a very tight…
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Illinois Democrats ask Evers to Review Foxconn Impact

Evers Will Review the air Pollution Permit
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(AP) MADISON, Wis. – Illinois Democrats are asking Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to re-evaluate the environmental impact of a Foxconn Technology Group facility in Racine County. U.S. Reps. Brad Schneider and Lauren Underwood along with Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth sent Evers a letter Friday saying the facility’s stormwater run-off could exacerbate flooding in the Des Plaines River watershed…
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Minneapolis man Accused of Killing Neighbor, Adult Daughter

The Suspected Weapon was Found in Trash bag
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis man is charged with fatally shooting his neighbor and her adult daughter following an argument last weekend. Forty-six-year-old Richie Vessel faces two counts of second-degree murder with intent in the deaths of Eileen Mark and Jennifer Angerhofer. A criminal complaint says a witness told police he heard loud music, an argument and then the gunshots…
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One Man Show Reenacts Duluth Break-up Letter

Letter was found in a notebook and turned into a play by Jonathan Manchester
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A performance at the Underground is a reenactment of a real life break-up letter written by an anonymous Duluthian. Jonathan Manchester performs the one-man show with music played by his former roommate. While the two lived together, they found a notebook outside their house with a twenty page break-up letter inside. Manchester turned the letter, misspellings and…
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4th Annual March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Northlanders remember and honor their friends and family.
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Several missing and murdered indigenous women were remembered by Northlanders as they marched through downtown Duluth in their honor. Community members, friends, family and supporters traveled the path from the American Indian Community Housing Organization building to the Building for Women bringing awareness to those women who weren’t able to celebrate Valentines with their loved ones. The 4th…
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UMD Unveils Orchids at Open House

University opened herbarium and greenhouse for the public
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Instead of roses this Valentine’s Day, the University of Minnesota-Duluth is celebrating with orchids. Staff at the university’s greenhouse and herbarium invited the public to take a look at the orchids in bloom and learn more about the forty-eight varieties in Minnesota. They also showed off the herbarium, which is a museum filled with more than fifty-thousand…
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Duluth Officials Address Snow Removal Concerns

City has 3 tiers for clearing snow on roads and 5 tiers for clearing sidewalks
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth wants residents and businesses to know they feel your frustrations with the mounting snow throughout the city. But they also say this wild winter has been tough on equipment and operators. They’re tackling streets, sidewalks, and alleys the best they can with the resources available. City crews have three tiers for removing snow…