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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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Trump Says He’ll Sign National Emergency

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(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says he’ll be declaring a national emergency so he can build a southern border wall. Trump did not say on Friday when he would make such a declaration, but the move will allow him to bypass Congress to spend more money to erect barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border. Congress has given Trump about…
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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
The Associated Press,

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…
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Chocolate Shops See Spike in Sales During Valentines

Northlanders have a sweet tooth for the love holiday.
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Flowers aren’t the only gift Northlanders are buying their sweethearts for Valentines Day. Chocolate and fudge shops like Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park were fully staffed for one of their busiest days of the year. The shop started taking pre-orders for candy packages Monday. They say chocolate covered strawberries are the most popular sale on Valentines….
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Valentine’s Day Proves that Love Has No Age

Relationship advice with Jim and Kay Fredrickson.
Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Valentine’s Day is proof that love has no age. Meet Jim and Kay Fredrickson. “We’ve been married now for… 13 years,” Jim said. They met when Kay was working for Jim at a Duluth insurance company. Kay is 74, Jim… 81. This is both their second marriage. “I was divorced and he called me up and we just…
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Fire Marshal: Keep Vents Clear of Snow

Carbon monoxide is just one danger in this winter weather.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many hazards accompany the bad winter weather the Northland experiences. However, a less obvious danger lies in the vents on the outside of your home when they get clogged up with snow. Carbon monoxide can build up when the vents are blocked. The colorless, ordorless toxin can cause flu-like symptoms and even death. “Check all of your…
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Tax Forfeiture Auction Selling Parcels in St. Louis County

The auctions happen every February, June, and October.
Katharine Huntley,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – More than 90 properties were featured at the tax forfeited land auction at the Shriner’s center in Hermantown. These auctions happen every February, June, and October. They serve to get parcels of land back on the tax pay roll, as well as giving people a chance to buy their dream parcel at a bargain price. “It…
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AICHO Valentine’s Week Pop-Up Celebrates Indigenous Artists

Over 75 artists are represented at the shop.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) is celebrating over 75 indigenous artists selling a wide range of goods. These goods range from car seat covers to jewelry and all go to support indigenous economy and encourage youth. “It shows native youth that they can have a way to make art their life and survive off of…
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Families Honor Loved Ones at 4th Annual Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women’s Memorial

"What amazes me is how a person can just stuff out another person's life, like killing a fly."
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Research shows that Native American women and girls are among the most targeted for trafficking and murder. The Native Lives Matter coalition hosted its fourth annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s memorial ceremony Each person in the room received a red ribbon as the ceremony began with a prayer. A bowl filled with tobacco, smoldered in the…
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Northland Flower Shops Busy this Valentine’s Day

It really feels good when someone walks in the door and says Happy Valentine's Day."
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Valentine’s Day can be one of the busiest days for flower shops in the Northland. Today, we stopped by Dunbar Floral and Gifts on East 4th Street to find out how flowers sales are going. Dunbar staff says they have been working since 7 am preparing bouquets and gifts for customers this Valentine’s Day. The business’s co–owner…
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Snow Cleanup Persists in the Northland

Recent big snowfalls continue to cause issues in the region.
Katharine Huntley,

NORTHLAND – Snow is a way of life here in the Northland. As far as the eye can see mountains of dense plow piles line the roads. Shoveling is an issue many have to deal with, but it’s important to remember the fire hydrants when digging out. “If we have residents that have a hydrant in front of their house…
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Hallmark at Miller Hill Mall to Close

The Store Does not Have a set Date
Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hallmark at the Miller Hill Mall is set to close its doors after being in business since the mid-80’s. Staff said they do not have a date yet for when the store will close. We have reached out to the ownership of the store have not yet heard back about why the location is closing. Employees…
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Senate Passes Border Security Plan

The House Will Take a Vote Thursday Night
The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON – The Senate has passed a bipartisan border security plan that would finance 55 additional miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, significantly less than President Donald Trump wanted. The vote came shortly after the White House announced he’ll sign the measure — and immediately announce he’ll use emergency powers to build additional miles without approval from Congress. The…
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LIVE: City to Update Public on Snow Plowing and Removal

Press Conference Will be Held at City Hall
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DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will be holding a 3:30 p.m. press conference today to update the public on snow plowing and removal procedures. The press conference will be held at City Hall in the Mayor’s Reception Room. City officials say they will provide an update on where they are at in their operations after multiple recent snow…
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Anglers can Keep Some Mille Lacs Walleye This Year

The Decision was Announced Thursday
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says anglers will be able to keep some walleye during the open-water season on Mille Lacs Lake this year. The DNR announced the decision Thursday. The decision follows several seasons of catch-and-release fishing on the premier walleye lake in central Minnesota. Regulators say state anglers stayed well under Mille Lacs’…
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The YMCA Isn’t Just For Young Men Anymore

NORTHLAND UNCOVERED: The Duluth Branch YMCA
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Everyone knows the song, but what is the YMCA really? What started as bible school for Christian young men turned into so much more. “This branch in Duluth has actually been providing services to the community all the way back to 1870, although we didn’t have a building at that time,” Duluth YMCA president and CEO Sara Cole…
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Senate Confirms William Barr as Attorney General

Barr Previously Served as AG From 1991-1993
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – The Senate has confirmed William Barr as attorney general, placing the veteran government official and lawyer atop the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 election. The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Barr, who previously served as attorney general from 1991 to 1993. Barr will succeed Jeff Sessions, who was…

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Minnesota man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping, Restraining Woman

The Victim Tried to Escape Multiple Times
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a woman he met in downtown Minneapolis and offered to drive home. Prosecutors say 37-year-old Dontay Reese instead drove the woman to Wisconsin in August 2017 and told her he planned to make money by trafficking her. The victim attempted to escape multiple times and each time was captured and…
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Barbra Streisand Takes Over Duluth this Weekend

Rubber Chicken Theater Brings Barbra Streisand to the Twin Ports February 15 - 17
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Rubber Chicken Theater is proud to present their upcoming Valentine’s Day Barbra Streisand tribute show, With Love from Barbra. Melody Mendis has been portraying Streisand professionally for the past two years. The show will be happening February 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the…
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Extreme Raptors Taking Over the DECC

The Raptor Project will be Taking Over the DECC During the 2019 Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Back in 1996, Johnathan Wood founded Raptor Project Inc. Wood specializes in training and caring for the biggest traveling collection of birds of prey around the world. They’re fierce, feathered and fantastic, winging your way in an avian extravaganza that captures the spirit of the wild. Extreme Raptors is the premium wildlife production featuring birds of prey…
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Two Bodies Found in Big Lake Home

No Apparent Threat to the Public
The Associated Press,

BIG LAKE, Minn. – Police are investigating the discovery of two bodies at a home in Sherburne County. Big Lake police say they were dispatched to the home at the request of a family member who was concerned because he or she had been unable to reach the two for several days. KSTP-TV reports police found the bodies in the…
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Report Blames 2 State Agencies for Botched MNLARS Launch

Report Says Many Factors to Blame
The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s legislative auditor says two state agencies must share the blame for the troubled rollout in 2017 of a new driver’s license and vehicle registration system. A report released Thursday says the $100 million and nine years devoted to developing the MNLARS system should have been sufficient to successfully complete the project. It blames…
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Honda Recalling 437K Vehicles for Fuel-Pump Issue

There Have Been no Reports of Crashes or Injuries
The Associated Press,

TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda says it is recalling 437,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a fuel-pump issue. The recall covers model-year 2016-2018 Acura MDXs, 2015-2019 Acura TLX V6s and 2015-2017 Honda Accord V6s. The automaker says the vehicles’ software needs to be updated, and in some cases, have their fuel pumps replaced. That’s because sodium particulates in some U.S….
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CBD Craze: Does It Work, and Is It Legal?

A Special Report Takes a Closer Look at CBD in the Northland
Nikki Davidson,

DULUTH, Minn- Chances are you’ve heard of it “CBD” is a product that’s hit the shelves in Minnesota and Wisconsin stores. Leaders in the industry are cashing in, calling the trend “a gold rush.” Many of the people who use it say it works to treat their illness, but on the flip side pharmacy leaders have issued warnings calling this…
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Woman’s March Preview

Volunteers are needed for the MMIW March Tomorrow
Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- A group of people met this afternoon at the American Indian Community Housing Organization to prepare for tomorrow afternoon’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous People March. Not only is this march happening in Minneapolis, but it also is happening right here in Duluth. The roughly forty-five minute march is in it’s fourth year, but is expecting its largest turnout…
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Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, RV Show Kicks Off

Some vendors have gone to the birds.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- You know spring is almost near when the Boats, Sports, Travel and RV Show comes to the DECC. The 53rd Annual Event opened Wednesday night, and will continue through Sunday. There are dozens of vendors, from archery and hunting gear, to everything you need to head out on the lake. FOX 21 News also has a booth, we…
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Warm Winter Weather Lets the Dogs Out

Jean Duluth Dog Park Busy with Dogs
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The warmer weather brought out the four-legged friends in Duluth on Wednesday. Jean Duluth Dog Park was filled with dogs and their owners, enjoying the wide open snowy space. Dogs of all kinds and colors soon started turning white with snow, rubbing themselves on the ground. Owners said they love seeing their dogs happy and playful. “It’s just,…
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Business Owner Gets Creative Asking City for West Duluth Snow Removal

Al Kosters made hand made signs to put on the snow bank outside Spirit Valley Antiques
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the snow keeps coming, the piles grow and grow across the Northland. In West Duluth, business owners are now upset about the five foot tall snow banks between their storefronts and the street. One of those business owners is getting creative with how he gets the city’s attention. “They’re over five feet tall,” said Susan Coen,…
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Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

Dovetails Cafe has special treats the rest of the month
Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- Dovetails Cafe in Lincoln Park is getting ready for a busy day as people stock up on treats for Valentine’s Day. Among some baked good they have been selling lately for the holiday include some special cup cakes with hearts on top, along with true love raspberry brownies. All of the treats come from their small batch from…
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Humane Society Looks to Tackle Stray Problem in Douglas County

The Humane Society of Douglas County is Hosting Another Free Spay, Neuter Clinic in March
Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – 27 female and 25 male cats are now recovering after a simple spay or neuter procedure over the weekend. For the first time, the Humane Society of Douglas County hosted a free spay and neuter event. The important procedures were performed by Purple Cat Mobile Veterinary Clinic out of Cumberland, Wisconsin. Sheila Keup, Executive Director of the…
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American Heart Association Hosted 15th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon

One third of women's deaths are caused by heart disease or stroke.
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The American Heart Association celebrated women’s heart health at the 15th annual Go Red for Women lunch today at the DECC. Healthcare providers from Essentia were on hand to give blood pressure testing and provide more information about how to be aware of the risks of heart disease. Several other organizations were also available for women to…
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Homeless Person’s Bill of Rights Coalition Teaches Homeless How to Survive the Cold

"I just like being able to give back."
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Homeless Person’s Bill of Rights Coalition is connecting with the homeless community by starting a new group learning series. For the first time the coalition is teaching the homeless a few winter survival tips. Everyone at today’s session received a hat, warm socks and even a few tasty treats. The coalition invited a UMD Professor and…
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Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive Hopes to Benefit Neighborhoods in Need

These zones include five areas in Duluth where investors can receive federal tax incentives for helping with development.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Developers, community leaders, and employers gathered in Lincoln Park to learn about investing in new Opportunity Zones in the Northland. These zones are areas in communities where investors can receive federal tax incentives for helping with development. Duluth has five different zones and other towns around the Northland have them as well. Eligible investments in these zones…