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St. Scholastica President to Step Down by end of Year

Dr. Geary Started her Term on July 1
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DULUTH, Minn. – Dr. Colette Geary has made the decision that she will step down as president of the College of St. Scholastica by December 2019. In a recent announcement made to staff and students Dr. Geary wrote: “In recent discussions with Board Chair Chris Dolan, I have shared with him the unanticipated challenges that the relocation to beautiful Duluth…
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Walz Chooses Lourey to Head State Human Services

Walz has Eight Spots Left to Fill
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HASTINGS, Minn. – Gov.-elect Tim Walz has named state Sen. Tony Lourey to take over Minnesota’s Department of Human Services, an agency responsible for nearly one-third of the state’s spending. Lourey was among seven commissioners named Thursday as Walz continues filling his administration before taking office next week. Walz, a Democrat, also promoted Department of Natural Resources Assistant Commissioner Sarah…
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House elects Pelosi speaker as Dems take control

Only Woman Ever to Hold the job
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(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)WASHINGTON — The House has elected Nancy Pelosi as its speaker as Democrats take command of the chamber for the new Congress. The near party-line majority vote makes her the country’s most powerful Democrat as the party begins two more years of confronting President Donald Trump. Except now, Pelosi’s Democrats will be able to set the House’s legislative…
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The First Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight

The Quadrantid Meteor Shower Will Be Visible By The Northland Overnight
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, one of the best annual shows in the night sky, according to NASA. A moonless night should help our chances to see it between midnight and dawn, but location is also a factor with this one-night-only meteor shower peak. Those in the Northern Hemisphere, especially Europe and the surrounding areas, will…
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DECC to Host Free Pop-Up Play Event Saturday, January 5

The Inaugural Free Pop-Up Play Event is Open to the Public
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is set to host its first ever free Pop-Up Play Event on Saturday, January 5. Community members are invited to enjoy equipment contributed by local organizations geared for families with children aged eight and under. The event will provide children a morning of unstructured physical and mental play in a warm, safe indoor space…
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Breakfast Bruchetta Arrives In The Northland

Cooking Connection: Corktown Deli & Brews Adds Breakfast To Their Menu
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Corktown Deli & Brews shows us how to make Breakfast Bruchetta! It’s featured on their new breakfast menu and a one of a kind recipe you don’t want to pass on! INGREDIENTS: Buttermilk French toast, cherry wood-smoked bacon, pecans, onion jam and scrambled eggs. RECIPE: Watch the video above for a step…
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Davenport Found Guilty of Murder

Sentencing Will Take Place on January 7
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DULUTH, Minn. – A jury has found a Duluth man guilty of first degree murder in the February 2017 fatal shooting of 22-year-old UMD student William Grahek. Deandre Davenport, 23, was found guilty on December 28 first degree murder while committing a burglary, first degree murder while committing aggravated robbery and second degree intentional homicide. The verdict could mean a…
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Invasive Insect Makes its way to South Dakota

The Insect has not Been Found on Christmas Trees
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(courtesy: Wisconsin DOA)RAPID CITY, S.D. – Agriculture officials say an invasive insect found in evergreen decorations in Minnesota and Wisconsin has shown up in South Dakota. The state Department of Agriculture is encouraging residents who bought wreaths and other evergreens from chain stores to bag the items and dispose of them in a landfill in order to stop the spread…
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Jail Staff can Ignore Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders

Schimel Issued the Opinion Thursday
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MADISON, Wis. – Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel says jail staff don’t have to follow inmates’ do-not-resuscitate orders. Sauk County attorneys asked Schimel for a legal opinion on the question after an inmate arrived at the county jail in September 2017 wearing a do-not-resuscitate bracelet. Schimel issued the opinion Thursday. He said that under state law only emergency medical technicians,…
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Evers Names Obama Official to Head Wisconsin Health Agency

Andrea Palm Will Head the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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UPDATE: MADISON, Wis. – (11:15 a.m.) Gov.-elect Tony Evers has named two Democratic lawmakers to his Cabinet. Evers on Thursday named state Rep. Peter Barca, of Kenosha, as secretary of the Department of Revenue and state Sen. Caleb Frostman, of Sturgeon Bay, as secretary of the Department of Workforce Development. Frostman won a special election last year representing the Door…
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State Says 380 People Died in Traffic Crashes in 2018

The Figure is up From 2017
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MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says more people lost their lives on state roadways in 2018 compared to the year before. Initial reports show 380 people were victims of fatal crashes last year, up from 358 in 2017. Mike Hanson is director of the department’s Office of Traffic Safety. Hanson tells Minnesota Public Radio News there are…
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Ellison Plans to Target Drug Prices as Attorney General

Ellison Plans to Create a Task Force
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Keith Ellison says prescription drug prices, student debt and housing costs will be among his top priorities when he’s sworn in next week as Minnesota’s attorney general. Ellison tells Minnesota Public Radio the community meetings he’s already held in Duluth and Albert Lea, and one planned for Thursday night in Minneapolis, are giving him insights into…
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Lake Temperature Data Unavailable Due To Government Shutdown

The Partial Government Shutdown Is Affecting The Northland Directly, Especially Meteorologists
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — With the partial Government Shutdown still underway the affects are being felt here in the Northland, even by local Meteorologists as they forecast this winter weather. First things first says Fox 21’s Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, “As a Meteorologist an important reading we need this time of year is the water temperature. It helps us determine lake effect…
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Duluth Public Library Delivers Books to People Physically Unable to Visit

Home Library Service gives options to limited mobility readers
Nachai Taylor,

Every year the Duluth Public Library gets over four hundred thousand visits from Duluth residents but for some who enjoy reading, it may not be an option to go in to the library and check out books. The home library service provided by the Duluth Public Library is connecting the community through books. The service is dedicated to residents who…
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Duluth Area Salvation Army Raises $260,000 Through Red Kettle Campaign

More was raised than last year, but Salvation Army was short of their $300,000 goal
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign has wrapped up for the season. In the greater Duluth area, the Salvation Army raised about ten percent more money than last year. In total, they took in about $260,000, just short of their $300,000 goal. Officials were impressed with how many people helped during the campaign. They got about a…
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St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin Sworn in for Third Term

Rubin has been County Attorney since 2011
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DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney, Mark Rubin, was sworn in for his third term in office on Wednesday. Rubin has been the County Attorney since 2011. He has worked for St. Louis County since 1978. He looks forward to following through with the nationwide civil opioid lawsuit St. Louis County is a part of. Rubin discussed the decision…
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Officer Describes Ravine Rescue

Man experiencing homelessness was pulled from a ravine in West Duluth on Monday
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday night, a man was pulled from a ravine along Kingsbury Creek near the Lake Superior Zoo. A man was hiking with his wife and dogs along the Superior Hiking Trail when he passed a man experiencing homelessness in a sleeping bag in a ravine. He contacted police and led them to the location where he…
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Suspect in Custody After Potential Threat at UMD

Donald Allen Rankin is being held in St. Louis County Jail on 3 charges
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – There was a potential threat on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus Tuesday night. It all started with a 911 call reporting a man making suicidal threats who may have had a gun. The suspect was arrested Monday night near the Marshall Alworth Planetarium at UMD about thirty minutes after the initial 911 call. Turns out the…
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Gov. Scott Walker Appoints Ashland County District Attorney

Meany has Practiced law for More Than 35 Years
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ASHLAND, Wis. – Governor Scott Walker appointed St. Croix County Circuit Court and Attorney David Meany as Ashland County District Attorney on Wednesday. “We are pleased to appoint David Meany to be the next district attorney for Ashland County,” said Governor Walker. “Meany is a distinguished attorney with tremendous leadership experience and a strong commitment to the rule of law….
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Authorities Identify man Found in Ravine

Police say he is With Family now and Doind Well
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DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities have identified the man who was found by a hiker in a remote area near the Superior Hiking Trail as 36-year-old William Berger. Police believe he may have been stranded in the ravine for three to four days. Duluth Police say Berger was transported to a local area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. In a recent…
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Officials Remind Rural Residents to Clear Address Markers

Hidden Signs Makes it Difficult for First Responders
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CASS COUNTY, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office issued an important reminder to folks in rural communities as snow starts to pile up. Sheriff Tom Burch is reminding residents to make sure their address sign is free of snow and ice. Officials say snow can often pile up and hide the signs making it difficult for responders to find…
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Evers Open to Vetoing Entire GOP-Written Budget if Necessary

Evers Replaces Gov. Scott Walker on Monday
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MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he isn’t ruling out vetoing the entire state budget if Republicans completely ignore his proposal and decide to write their two-year spending plan. Evers reiterated in a Wednesday interview with The Associated Press that he wants to work together with Republicans who control the Legislature. But when asked if he would…
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MN Marine Shot, Killed, in DC Barracks in Apparent Accident

The Shooting Remains Under Investigation
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WASHINGTON – A U.S. Marine has been shot and killed at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. Police say the Marine was shot early Tuesday in an apparent accident. Marine Corps spokesman Chief Gunnery Sgt. John Jackson said the man did not shoot himself. The U.S. Marine Corps said in a statement that the shooting was under investigation and that…
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Patrol: 111 Drunken Driving Arrests New Year’s Eve

Six Fewer Arrests Than Last Year
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota State Patrol says there were 111 arrests for drunken driving overnight on New Year’s Eve. The arrests statewide by law enforcement agencies happened between 6 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday. That’s six fewer arrests than the same time last year. The State Patrol says its troopers made 28 of those drunken driving arrests. Categories: News,…
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Firefighters Battle Virginia House Fire

The Cause of the Fire Remains Under Investigation
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VIRGINIA, Minn. – Firefighters from the Virginia, Eveleth and Mountain Iron fire departments were dispatched to a house fire in Virginia on Tuesday evening. Authorities say the fire was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the 900 block of 3rd Avenue South. Upon arrival fire crews say a small house was filled with smoke and a fire in the basement. No…
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Fit and Fabulous Tech to Help You Stay Motivated in 2019

Steve Van Dinter with Verizon Wireless Offers Tech Gadgets to Help Keep You on the Right Track in 2019
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Verizon can help put a little pep in your step if health and fitness are on your 2019 to-do list. These wearable devices make hitting the gym something to look forward to: • Fitbit Versa –The perfect fitness companion for recording workouts, heart rate zones, sleep patterns and more. • Palm – Make a resolution to spend…
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Keeping Your Pets Safe During Brutal Cold Temperatures

A Place for Fido in the Fitger's Complex Offers Unique Materials for Pets During Dangerously Cold Temperatures
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The cold temperatures aren’t just hard on humans, our pets also need to stay safe and warm this winter. Pet experts and the owners of A Place for Fido in the Fitger’s Complex in Duluth recommend bringing outside animals inside during the deep freeze and limit their exposure to the cold. A Place for Fido sells all…
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$1 Million Bond set in Cass County Baby Death

The Infant Suffered a Seizure and was not Breathing
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WALKER, Minn. – A central Minnesota man is being held on $1 million bond in the death of an infant in his care. Twenty-year-old Presley Sleyster is charged in Cass County with second-degree murder without intent in the Dec. 5 death of the three-month-old boy. Sheriff’s deputies were called to Sleyster’s rural Staples home for an infant who suffered a…
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Kick 2019 Into High Gear at Swift Martial Arts Leadership

Boot Camp Helps People Set Fitness Goals for New Year
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-Health and fitness are among the top of the list of resolutions almost every year. One Northland business is helping you kick that up a notch. For many, the moves of martial arts may seem impossible, or something only Bruce Lee can do. But Swift’s Leadership Martial Arts on Grand Avenue shows that Tae Kwon Do can help you…
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Man Taken Into Custody on UMD Campus Following Gun Alert

UMD Threat has Been Contained
Nikki Davidson,

DULUTH, Minn- One person has been taken into custody at UMD after police responded to a report a person with a gun on campus. UMD Police say at 9:01 p.m. Tuesday, police received a 911 call from a suicidal male, with a weapon trying to gain access to the medical school. Officers from Duluth Police, Minnesota State Patrol, and St….
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Staying Active in Jay Cooke State Park During the Winter

Many visit for winter activities.
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.-This winter, many Minnesotans are choosing to be active by exploring nature at Jay Cooke State Park. The park has a variety of programs this upcoming year including, kids activities and Park after Dark, which is a night snowshoe hike. Trailblazers also enjoy biggest highlight, the swinging bridge. The parks naturalist says  everyone should get out this winter. You…
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Duluth Bethel Shines Beacon of Hope

Beacon Lighting Helps Ring in New Year for Recovering Addicts
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Bethel has been serving the Northland in different ways for 145 years. On New Years Eve, they honored that legacy by having a dinner celebrating the lighting of their green beacon. A small crowd of counselors, community members, and those being treated at the Bethel gathered for the small lighting ceremony. The biting wind and chilling cold…
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MnDOT Says Prepare for Dangerous Roads

Extreme Cold Will Freeze, Making Driving Treacherous for New Years Eve
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On top of not driving under the influence, the freezing temperatures on the way spell double trouble for drivers late tonight. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has had their hands full with the new snow already, and officials said the extreme cold will make their job even harder. “The chemicals don’t work as well when it’s this cold, so…
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Annual Noon Year’s Eve at Lake Superior Zoo

Parents and children celebrate the New Year
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo hosted its annual Noon Year’s Eve event for parents and children to celebrate the New Year. Everyone enjoyed a variety of activities like a scavenger hunt and a complimentary cider toast, even a ball drop with Lana the Tiger. The event was not only fun, but a learning experience for the zoo’s visitors. “We…
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Woman In Custody After Man Stabbed Five Times

Dan Hanger,

TOWN OF BASS LAKE, Wis. – A woman is under arrest and accused of stabbing a man at least five times in Sawyer County. The crime happened around 1:40 a.m. Dec. 16 in a home on Poppletown Lane in the Town of Bass Lake. The 27-year-old male victim was stabbed in the head, shoulder, back, chest and calf, according to…
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Michigan Man Dies After Collision With Snow Plow

Man identified as 48-year-old Derek Tuomi of White Pine
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ONTANAGON, Mich. – A man is dead after his car crashed into a snow plow truck in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Authroities in Ontanagon County, Michigan, have identified the man as 48-year-old Darren Tuomi of White Pine. Police say his Volkswagen Golf rear-ended a county truck Saturday night on M-64. The sheriff’s department believes speed and alcohol may have been factors…