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World’s Largest Rubber Duck Coming Back to Duluth for Festival of Sail Duluth 2019

DULUTH, Minn. – The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is heading back to Duluth this summer during Essentia Health’s Festival of Sail Duluth 2019. “Mama Duck has a soft spot in her heart for Duluth and is excited to return to Lake Superior,” states Craig Samborski, executive producer of Festival of Sail Duluth.  “The World’s Largest Rubber Duck inspires us to…

Firefighters Contain a Large Chemical Spill in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS – Firefighters have contained a large chemical spill at an industrial company in Minneapolis. Hawkins Chemical was evacuated Friday where an estimated 5,400 gallons of nitric acid spilled. No injuries have been reported. Nitric acid is a highly corrosive, toxic liquid that can cause burns. Fire officials say some of the acid got into storm drains so the Minnesota…

Combining Iron Range Schools now up to Voters

Vote to Take Place on May 14

EVELETH, Minn. – The school boards in Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia have passed resolutions to hold a vote on combining the two high schools. The IRRRB voted in February to recommend dedicating about $100 million toward a new high school that would combine students from Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia School districts. If passed, construction of the new school will likely begin in…

Report: 11 Minnesotans Died in 2018 From Medical Mistakes

The Deaths Included Three Infants

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Health officials say 11 people died and 118 were injured in Minnesota hospitals and surgery centers last year from medical mistakes that were preventable. The Minnesota Department of Health’s annual report released Friday says the deaths included three infants who died during what were supposed to be uncomplicated deliveries. It’s the 15th year the health department has…

Minnesota House Panel Passes Another 2nd gun Control Bill

Both Bills are Expected to Win Approval on House Floor

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota House committee has passed a proposed “red flag” law that would allow families and police to get court orders to temporarily remove guns from people judged to be an imminent danger to themselves or others. The House public safety committee approved the bill 10-7 along party lines Thursday. The same panel on Wednesday night…

Authorities ask for Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Bigfork. Authorities say Kacey Hafeman has been missing since 5:30 p.m. February 26 and is believed to have run away from home. According to the Sheriff’s Office Hafeman may have been given a ride to the Grand Rapids…

Minnesota Budget Forecast Show Smaller $1 Billion Surplus

Further Details Will be Release Later Thursday

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s projected budget surplus has shrunk to just over $1 billion, leaving lawmakers nearly $500 million less to work with compared with the last forecast announced in December. Minnesota Management and Budget said in a statement Thursday that the state’s budget and economic outlook have weakened since the previous forecast. The agency says slower projected economic…

Demolition Could be Delayed at Husky Refinery

They Still Plan on Opening in 2020 in Different Phases

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy officials are saying the demolition process at the refinery in Superior may get delayed due to the recent heavy snow fall. According to a Husky spokesperson, despite a possible delay they still plan on opening in 2020 in different phases. Once open they expect to continue to process 50,000 barrels of oil a day as…