Morning Update 9-11-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Vehicle Hits DTA bus Injuring Three People in Duluth
No one Sustained Life Threatening Injuries
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department say a car collided with a DTA bus just before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning sending three people to local area hospitals. According to authorities the Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance responded to the crash at the intersection of 24 Avenue West and 3rd Street. Police believe the car’s…
Families Gather at World Trade Center Site
Nearly 3,000 People Were Killed in the Attacks
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)NEW YORK (AP) – Americans are commemorating the Sept. 11 terror attacks with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims. Thousands of victims’ relatives, survivors, rescuers and others are expected at Tuesday’s ceremony at the World Trade Center. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrived at the airport in Johnstown on Tuesday shortly…
A Violent Repeat Sex Offender Released To Live Homeless In Spooner
There are 542 Homeless Sex Offenders Living in Wisconsin
SPOONER, Wisc- The prison release of a repeat violent sex offender in Spooner, Wisconsin is prompting a lot of questions about the judicial system. No one in the town would rent him a house or apartment, so the Wisconsin Department of Corrections allowed him to live homeless until other arrangements could be made. William Baugh, 55, pleaded guilty to the…
KYN: Superior Public Library Grand Reopening
The library has been around for 130 years and staff tell us they are happy with this recent makeover.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – When was the last time you stopped by the superior public library to check out your favorite book? Well now you’ll have even more reasons to visit. Kay Fredrickson has lived in superior for 20 years. She’s been coming to the superior public library for nearly the same amount of time. “I belong to the book club,”…
Duluth-Superior Port Anchors Economy
New Report Sees Economic Impact and Jobs from Port
DULUTH, Minn.- A new report is highlighting just how important the Duluth–Superior Port is to our region. The report from the Duluth Seaway Port Authority says nearly 8,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic activity were created in 2017 thanks to the Duluth–Superior Port. The findings are part of a larger study assessing the economic impacts of the Great Lakes St….
Red Cross Needs More Volunteers for Hurricane Florence
Like Before, Red Cross Looks to Northland to Answer the Call
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland chapter of the Red Cross is on standby ready to respond as Hurricane Florence gets closer to the Carolinas. While the immediate concern is Hurricane Florence, there are two other disasters for the Red Cross to address. Hurricane Olivia is expected to rip through Hawaii, and Typhoon Mangkhut is already ravaging Guam. So far the Northland only…
The Leaves Really are Changing in the Northland, but Not Only Because of the Temperature
Leaves are like humans- they respond to the stress of different weather conditions.
DULUTH, Minn.- Fall in Duluth is one of the most beautiful times of the year to many in the Northland, but is it finally time to see the change from green to orange? Those along Lake Superior may have been seeing the leaves make their Fall change already, but that’s not because they’re dying. The leaves are protecting themselves from…
Miller Hill Mall Opens New Restaurant and Retail Store
The two new locations are on track to a successful run at the mall.
DULUTH, Minn.- Miller Hill Mall has dealt with multiple setbacks with the closing of Younkers and Sears, but management announced the good news of two new businesses filling the spots of some of the empty retail spaces in the mall. Great Steak- America’s Premier Cheesesteak experienced their grand opening taking place of Charley’s Philly Steaks in the food court. Restaurant…
Barker’s Island Restoration Project Moving Along
The project is a collaboration with the Wisconsin DNR, City of Superior, and Area of Concern partners.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Barker’s Island Beach is closed as restoration work is underway to reduce levels of E. coli. City leaders believe the restoration project will help more people enjoy Barker’s Island. The goal of the project is to remove sources that potentially contribute to the E. coli levels including storm runoff, waterfowl, and trash. Over 17 hundred feet of trail will be…
Construction and Classes Underway at Superior High School
On Monday, September 10th the Superior High School held it's first day after renovations.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s the first day of school at the Superior High School and also the first time students and teachers are seeing the multi-million dollar changes to classrooms. Construction is still underway but right now staff and students are getting to know the revamped space after a summer packed full of construction. The halls are packed full of life….
Eleven Charged in Major Twin Ports Drug Bust
One Defendant is Still on the run
DULUTH, Minn. – A major drug bust in the Twin Ports has led to 11 people being charged in court today for their roles in supplying multiple pounds of meth per week in the area. An operation dubbed “Operation Ghostbusters” by the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force has been investigating the trafficking of methamphetamine throughout the Twin…
Schimel Announces sex Assault kit Testing Complete
The Testing of Unanalyzed Kits Started in 2016
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Attorney General Brad Schimel says the state Department of Justice has finally finished testing thousands of unanalyzed sexual assault evidence kits. Monday’s announcement is huge for Schimel, who has been under fire for taking too long to finish testing. Schimel started a project in 2016 to test about 4,000 unanalyzed kits sitting on Wisconsin police department…
Midday Update 9-10-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, September 10, 2018
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Carolinas Brace for Extremely Dangerous Hurricane Florence
Florence has Strengthened to Potential Category 4 Hurricane
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Florence rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane on Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week. The first effects were already being seen on barrier islands Monday as dangerous rip currents…
Body Parts Found in River Identified as Missing Sailor
The Sailor was Last Seen on Lake Pepin
WABASHA, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say remains found in the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota in July have been identified as those of a missing Wisconsin sailor. According to the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said DNA tests of the remains found July 14 near West Newton confirmed they are those of 61-year-old David Sheridan of…
Northland Volunteers Needed for NorthShore Inline Marathon
Race Officials say They're in Need of Volunteers for the 2018 NorthShore Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. – Race officials with the NorthShore Inline Marathon say their office space is diminishing as final preps are underway this week for the annual event. The Marathon is in it’s 23rd year, attracting over 2,000 athletes and spectators to the Twin Ports. This year’s events will kick off on Friday, September 14 with the annual Expo and packet…
Fall Feelings at Chester Bowl This Saturday
The 34th Annual Fall Festival is Happening Saturday, September 15
DULUTH, Minn. – Feelings of fall will be in full force as folks are invited to check out the 34th Annual Fall Fest at Chester Bowl Saturday, September 15. The annual event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In case of heavy rain or severe weather, the event would be pushed to Sunday, September 16 with the same…
Two men Fatally Shot at Minneapolis Grocery in Violent Weekend
There Were Four Homicides This Weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Two men are dead after a shooting at a north Minneapolis grocery store during a violent weekend in the city. Police were called Sunday morning to the shooting at Emerson Food Market. Officers found one man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Two other men with gunshot wounds were taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale….
Morning Update 9-10-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, September 10, 2018
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Morgan High School Comes Together at Reunion
The all class reunion had alumni from four decades come to Duluth this weekend.
DULUTH, Minn. – Old Morgan Park High School classmates returned to Duluth this weekend to reflect on their years and create new memories. Morgan Park held their 20th annual all class reunion on Sunday, bringing over 250 alums back to celebrate their school. The reunion included anyone that graduated from the classes of 1941 to 1982, which made the day…
Fall Frolic Raises Money For YMCA
This is the first year that funds from the annual raise are going directly back to the YMCA.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Runners and walkers of all ages stopped by the Y this morning for their annual Fall Frolic. The race consisted of a timed 5–K and a 1–mile fun run, and anyone was able to participate, no matter the experience level. The funds raised through the event this year goes directly back to the Y for their annual…
Skyline Spikes Out ALS
Bowling Alley Plays Spikeball For the First Time for ALS
DULUTH, Minn.- A new sport is beginning to sweep the Northland, and it’s helping raise money for a good cause. Skyline lanes had its inaugural “Spike Out ALS” Spikeball tournament on Sunday. Spikeball is a lot like volleyball, just with a smaller ball, four players, and a circular net on the ground. It’s been gaining popularity in recent years with college…
Golden Grand-Girls at Primrose
Take a Look at Some Great Grandparents on National Grandparents' Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Happy National Grandparents’ Day! And Minnesota grandparents are especially happy. According to Google search trends, Minnesota is the number one state where people are most grateful for their grandparents. Of course the most common form of gratitude is spoiling, which minnesota apparently does a lot to its grandparents. To find out more, we visited Primrose Retirement Community in…
Chicken Poop Bingo Drops On Lake Superior Harvest Fest
Locally Laid Company Brings Game to Duluth for the First Time
DULUTH, Minn.- A deuce full of fun is dropping at lake superior harvest fest. For the first time ever, chicken poop bingo has come to Duluth. For free, each human contestant gets a number, then waits and hopes for five minutes that one of the chicken players in the pen lays a number two on their number. Surprisingly, this game has…
Tribute to the Troops Banquet
Marshall School Gym Holds Banquet for Fallen Heroes' Families
DULUTH, Minn.- The Marshall School gym went red white and blue, as a tribute to the troops dinner and concert were held there. Just follow the stars and stripes balloons to the gymnasium, where the banquet hosted active duty soldiers, Vietnam veterans, and gold star families, many of whom lost husbands, wives, daughters, and sons. “I think he’d be really happy….
Duluth Drag Race Rages Down Garfield
11th Annual Kia of Duluth Drag Races and Car Show Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s time to get in your hot rods and rev up those engines, because the 11th Annual Kia of Duluth drag race and car show has taken over town again, going through Sunday. Hundreds showed up to watch those roadsters race. The engines roar, pulsating through the ground, up through everyone’s bodies. Those motors sound the alarm: it’s time…
Super Big Block Party Rocks Downtown Duluth
Annual outdoor concert is all about bringing the community together
DULUTH, Minn. – Downtown Duluth was rocking on Saturday night for the Super Big Block Party on East First Street. Red Herring Lounge owner and event producer, Bob Monahan, says the outdoor concert is all about bringing the community together around art and music. “Bringing next level artists to Duluth, people that maybe tour internationally, people that play massive festivals,…
Living History Walk Moves Through Douglas County’s Past
Actors portrayed real historical figures buried in Superior's Greenwood Cemetery
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Visitors took a tour through the past at the annual Living History Walk in Superior. The Greenwood Cemetery became a learning space featuring actors telling the stories of real people buried there. The event is put on by the Douglas County Historical Society. Their executive director tells us the Greenwood Cemetery has twenty thousand people buried in…
Stabbing in Superior Leaves One Man Hospitalized
Two were injured in the attack early Friday morning
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A man is hospitalized and another is injured after a stabbing in Superior early Friday morning. Just before 2 a.m., police responded to a local hotel where two men reported that they had been attacked in the area of Belknap Street and Poplar Avenue about an hour before. One man suffered minor injuries and the other was…
Tim Walz Visits Northland
Walz Stops by Grant Community Center to talk Education
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s Grant Recreation Center got a visit from DFL gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz on Friday. Walz met with the Duluth Community Schools Collaborative to discuss education concerns. “I think it’s just great for Tim to come visit and see what’s happening in our schools,” said DCSC Board Chair Bernie Burnham. “And understand the importance of community schools, and…
City and County Fights Back Against Aquatic Invasive Species
St. Louis county invests in protecting their waterways
DULUTH, Minn.- The fight against aquatic invasive species continues as local officials in technology stop their spread. Duluth’s first CD3 Station, a waterless and free boat cleaning system, was unveiled on the Munger Landing entrance of the St. Louis River. The system includes user-friendly tools to use on boats out of the water to stop the spread of invasive species…
Young Gardeners Show Fruits of Their Labor at Hills Harvest Fest
About 100 teens and young adults from the Hills worked together to harvest and grow their own food.
DULUTH, Minn. – Because of privacy laws we aren’t able to show you the faces of the young people who are at the center of Hills Harvest Fest, but their work was proudly on display. You can see it but if only you could taste the food from the 20th Annual Hills Harvest Fest, you’d be in for a treat. The Hills…
Grandma’s Minnesota Mile Invites Elites and Beginners to Compete in Race
The Minnesota Mile is an introductory race for those interested in running.
DULUTH, Minn.- Training for Grandma’s Marathon can happen in plenty of different ways, like running in introductory races like the Minnesota Mile. This was the Minnesota Mile’s 12th year and it hosted 500 athletes down Skyline Parkway, a record number of participants for the introductory event. The race was separated into different levels, the first being an open community…
Inline Marathon Moves Finish Line
Finish Line and Expo Move to DECC
DULUTH, Minn.- The largest inline marathon in North America is going through some big changes this year. The finish line at the 23rd Annual Northshore Inline Marathon will be moved 900 feet back along the course to the bay-side of the DECC, due to the Minnesota slip and sea wall construction project going on there. It was previously in front of…
Pete Stauber’s Email Controversy
8th District County Commissioner Found Emailing GOP Group from County Email Address
DULUTH, Minn.- Tension and skepticism is high as Republican Congressional Candidate and St. Louis County Commissioner Pete Stauber has been accused of violating a county policy, by emailing a GOP group using his government email address. Now, some Democrats say they want answers. “It’s clear that Pete Stauber thinks that he has one set of rules, for himself, and one set…
Duluth Drag Race & Car Show
Anywhere from 5,000- 10,000 thousand fans will be around during the two-day event.
DULUTH, Minn. The 11th Annual KIA of Duluth Drag Race & Car Show is racing back to the streets of the Northland on Garfield Avenue. You’ll see more than 300 fast cars and about half of them will be part of drag races based on class. Anywhere from 5,000- 10,000 thousand fans will be around during the two-day event. A new year…
Superior Library Grand Reopening
The Superior Public Library has about 150 thousand items including books, DVDs and CDs.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – When was the last time you stopped by the Superior Public Library to check out your favorite book? Well now you’ll have even more reasons to visit. After going through eight months of renovations, the Superior Public Library is showing off its new look. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by murals featuring Superior’s history….
Jersey Mike’s Coming to Duluth
It is Expected to Open by the end of the Year
DULUTH, Minn. – A popular sandwich shop is making its way to Duluth. Jersey Mike’s will be moving into Duluth’s Stone Ridge Shopping Center near Shopko and Cub Foods by the end of the year. The chain is known for treats like their variety of cheese steaks and their fresh baked bread. Categories: News, News – Latest News
Trump Aide Papadopoulos Gets 14 Days in Prison
Defense Lawyers Asked for Probation
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for lying to the FBI. The sentence was imposed Friday in federal court in Washington. He is the first former campaign aide to be sentenced in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Papadopoulos apologized for his actions, telling a judge that he…
Chisholm Teachers Union to File Unfair Labor Practice Against District
The "Last and Final" Contract Offer was Rejected
CHISHOLM, Minn. – Chisholm teachers were presented with a “last and final” contract offer from the school board this week which they overwhelmingly rejected. In a statement released by the President of Education Minnesota-Chisholm and a teacher at Chisholm High School, Tim Provinzino says, ““As we’ve said before, we are ready to meet with the district any time, for as…
About 1,300 Dogs, Roosters Seized in Western Wisconsin
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) – About 1,300 dogs and roosters have been seized from a property in western Wisconsin after authorities say they uncovered evidence they were used in organized fighting. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says the animals were living in deplorable conditions. They say the dogs were tied to heavy chains and had injuries and scars associated with fights….
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Brittney Merlot Attends Football Practice With The Cloquet Lumberjakcs In This Week's Active Adventures!
CLOQUET, Minn. — It’s that time of year again, FOOTBALL SEASON! Let’s kick it off with Brittney Merlot practicing with the Cloquet Lumberjacks high school football team, as they get ready to face Denfeld Friday night. See how she does running drills and kicking field goals in this week’s Active Adventures! Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Features, Minnesota, News, News –…
Midday Update 9-7-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, September 7, 2018
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Teal Promotes Talks of Ovarian Cancer Awareness this Month
Throughout the Month of September, Northlanders are Raising Awareness of Ovarian Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the month of September, teal will help promote the conversation of awareness for ovarian cancer. According to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA), ovarian cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” because the symptoms are often easily overlooked until the disease has progressed to the advanced stages. MOCA has planned a weekend of inspiration to raise funds for…
Walk Through History this Saturday in Superior
The Douglas County Historical Society is Presenting the 4th Annual Living History Walking Tour
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – It’s time once again for Superior’s past to come to life as the Douglas County Historical Society is proud to present the 4th Annual Living History Walk Saturday, September 8. The event is taking place at Greenwood Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Talented re-enactors will be portraying real-life characters from the Twin Port’s past, and developing a connection with…
Morning Update 9-7-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, September 7, 2018
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One Injured in Balkan Township Motorcycle Crash
The Extent of his Injuries is Unknown
BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 29-year-old male was airlifted to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale following a single motorcycle crash on Thursday evening. According to authorities the Kenny S. Forsman of Chisholm was traveling westbound on McNiven Road when he lost control of his bike and crashed. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chisholm Police Department,…
Two Injured in Boating Accident
Neither Party Were Wearning Life Jackets
CRANE LAKE, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received a report just before 8:00 p.m. on Thursday regarding a boat accident with injuries in Crane Lake. St. Louis County Sheriff’s along with Crane Lake First Responders, Orr Fire and Ambulance Service, and Life Link Air Medical Service responded to 7123 Handberg Road where they found 73-year-old David W….
Drowning Victim Was Student At Vermilion Community College
ELY, Minn. – Sean Giles Jr., 18, of Detroit, Michigan, who drowned in a lake in Ely over the Labor Day weekend, was a student at Vermilion Community College. The college’s provost released the following statement: Sean Giles Jr. from Detroit Michigan was a second year student athlete here at Vermilion. He was the recipient of multiple academic scholarships from the…
