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SNOCROSS is BACK & Practice Makes Perfect

In This Weeks Great Outdoors, Snocross Teams Arrive To KLIM Compound In Aurora To Practice For The Snocross Season Kick Off At Spirit Mountain.
Brittney Merlot,

AURORA, Minn. – The Amsoil Championship Snocross season fires up this weekend in Duluth and many racers have already descended on one small Minnesota town to practice. Over 50 teams arrived beginning November 10th to the Scheuring Speed Sports Snocross training facility in Aurora. “So far it’s been good. The weather has been cold so the snow has been staying…
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Legislator Blasts DNR for Allegedly Forcing Deer Rescue

The Deer was Stranded on a Frozen Lake
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.- A legislator is ripping the state Department of Natural Resources for allegedly forcing firefighters to rescue a deer stranded on a frozen lake. Republican Rep. Adam Jarchow tweeted Tuesday that a DNR warden “harassed” firefighters into rescuing a deer that had wandered out onto Balsam Lake. He said he would fire the warden for “being complicit in putting…
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Minnesota State Patrol: Extra DUI Enforcement Starts Today

The Minnesota State Patrol is Cracking Down on Drung Drivers this Holiday Season; Extra Officers will be on Minnesota Roads
Brett Scott,

ST. PAUL – The holidays are filled with joy, happiness and time together with family and friends. Too often the joy turns to sorrow when a family is notified of a loved one’s tragic death on Minnesota roads due to someone driving impaired. To help keep families together this holiday season, more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Minnesota are…
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Tips to Keep Pets Away From the Emergency Room this Holiday Season

Dr. Matthew Severs with Superior Animal Hospital Offers Safety Tips for Pet Owners as the Holiday Season Arrives
Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – We’re just one day away from Thanksgiving — turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and more. Chances are many of us will eat a little too much on turkey day, but what about our pets? Local veterinarians from Superior Animal Hospital want to make sure your animal stays safe this holiday season, avoiding a tragic trip to the emergency…
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Man Dead After Confrontation With Police in Stillwater

The Officers Involved are on Standard Administrative Leave
The Associated Press,

STILLWATER, Minn. – A man is dead after a confrontation with police in Stillwater. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says officers from Stillwater, Bayport and Oak Park Heights responded to a call about 1 a.m. Wednesday involving a suicidal man armed with a knife. Authorities say one officer fired a gun and another officer discharged a stun gun. They did…
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Superior Mayor to Seek Re-Election

Paine's Kick off Will be Held on December 1
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced on Wednesday he plans to seek re-election in 2019. Paine posted the announcement on his Facebook page stating: “I am excited to finally announce that I will be running for re-election as your Mayor. We have done incredible things together in this first term. From development to transportation to housing, this city…
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INVESTIGATION: Half of Previously Untested Duluth Sexual Assault Kits Find DNA Matches

Minor Waits Seven Years To Bring Man Who Sexually Assaulted Her To Justice
Nikki Davidson,

DULUTH, Minn – For years Duluth has carried a bad reputation when it comes to investigations into sexual assaults. Back in 2015 a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension audit showed the city had nearly 600 kits, the highest number of sexual assault evidence kits in the state, sitting on the police department shelves that were never sent into the crime…
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Boys and Girls Club Gives Feast of Thanks and Coats for Kids

Hot Thanksgiving Meal and a Coat Provided to Families
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday night the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland held its annual Feast of Thanks, for dozens of families who otherwise might not get to enjoy a traditional hot thanksgiving meal. Around 200 people packed the Holy Family Catholic Church in Duluth for Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, and all the fixings. The free event is designed to…
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Duluth Remembers Transgender Lives Lost

International Transgender Day of Remembrance Program Held
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth joined the nation in honoring lives lost in the transgender community. A crowd gathered downtown at the Minnesota Power Plaza on Tuesday night, as part of the 19th Annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance. They shared poems, words of encouragement, and raised awareness about violence that transgender and non-gender conforming people can face. “The connection that we…
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Judge Finds Noah King Guilty in Murder of William Grahek

Judge Munger Reaches Verdict after Four Days
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Guilty. That’s the verdict for a man involved in the trial for the murder of 22-year-old UMD student William Grahek. 20-year-old Noah King will be sentenced for charges related to that crime, by the judge’s decision. The judge says King is guilty of aiding and abetting first degree intentional murder while trying to commit a burglary, and also…
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Shopping Assistance for the Elderly and Disabled

Non-Profit goes grocery shopping
Nachai Taylor,

    DULUTH,Minn.- Thanksgiving is in a couple of days and many still have items on their shopping lists, but for some it may not be as easy to go out to the store and grab those items. A local non–profit is working with the elderly and disabled to help with their shopping needs. Age Well Arrowhead is partnering with…
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Second Hospital in Duluth Announces Plans for Expansion

$300 Million Expansion for St. Luke's Hospital
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a few months since Essentia Health unveiled plans to invest $800 million in a project called “Vision Northland.” The project will add about 815,000 square feet of space in downtown Duluth. Now, St. Luke’s is announcing a $300 million plan of its own. The hospital has major plans to better serve the community of Duluth,…
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Evers Faces $1 Billion Budget Shortfall

The Report was Released Tuesday
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Incoming Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will need to find about $1.1 billion to give state agencies all they requested to pay for schools, prisons, Medicaid and other government operations over the next two years. That’s according to a new report from Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s administration. The report released Tuesday analyzes state agency budget requests and revises…
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Biwabik Trailer House Damaged in Afternoon Fire

A Wood Stove is Suspected to be the Cause of the Fire
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photo courtesy: Northland FireWireBIWABIK, Minn. – A trailer house in Biwabik was extensively damaged in a Tuesday afternoon fire. Firefighters from over half a dozen Iron Range fire departments responded to the fire in the 400 block of West Railroad Drive North around 12:50 p.m. There were no injuries reported in in the fire. The cause of the fire remains…
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Genital Mutilation Charges Dismissed in Detroit-Area Case

The Girls are From Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota
The Associated Press,

DETROIT – A federal judge in Detroit says regulating female genital mutilation is up to states and that Congress had no authority to pass the 1996 law banning it. U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman dismissed mutilation and conspiracy charges Tuesday against two doctors and others involved in the procedure on nine girls at a suburban Detroit clinic. Jumana Nagarwala says…
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Superior Police Involved in Shooting Return to Duty

The Investigation Remains An Open Case
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – The three Superior police officers involved in the shooting of 19-year-old theft suspect, Joshua Farmer, have returned to work, according to Police Chief Nicholas Alexander. The Wisconsin Department of Justice provided a copy of its investigation to the Superior Police Department and Douglas County Attorney’s Office on Thursday. “I have reviewed the report from the DOJ and…
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UWS Head Softball, Women’s Golf Coach Removed

A National Hiring Search Will Take Place in Spring
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photo courtesy: University Wisconsin-SuperiorSUPERIOR, Wis. – According to University of Wisconsin-Superior officials, Head Softball and Women’s Golf Coach Roger Plachta has been removed from his position effective immediately. The reason for his removal was cited as “a pattern of misconduct and unprofessional behavior.” Pending further review Plachta has been placed in his administrative back-up position. University officials released the following…
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Citing E. Coli Outbreak, US Officials say Don’t eat Romaine

No Deaths Have Been Reported
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 32 people in 11 states. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s working with officials in Canada, where people are also being warned to stay away from romaine lettuce. The strain identified is different than the one…
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Early Morning Fire Substantially Damages Canosia Township Home

The Sole Male Occupant was Woken by his Smoke Detector
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CANOSIA TOWNSHIP – An early morning fire substantially damaged a home in Canosia Township according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies along with Canosia, Hermantown, and Grand Lake fire departments were dispatched to the home located at 5484 Dunaiski Road. A male occupant was sleeping in the home when the fire broke out and was woken up his…
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Walker Appoints Schimel to Waukesha County Judgeship

Schimel is a Former Waukesha County District Attorney
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Outgoing Gov. Scott Walker is giving outgoing Attorney General Brad Schimel a job as a judge. Walker announced Tuesday that he appointed Schimel as a Waukesha County circuit judge. Walker said Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and will faithfully serve the state as a judge. Schimel is a former Waukesha County district…
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Former Priest Charged in Sawyer County for Sexual Assault of Child

Ericksen is Awaiting Extradition
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SAWYER COUNTY – A  former Wisconsin priest currently residing in Minneapolis was taken into custody Friday on charges of sexual assault of a child in Sawyer County. The Sawyer County District Attorney’s Office charged 71-year-old Thomas E. Ericksen, formerly of Winter, Wisconsin with first degree sexual assault of a child, second degree sexual assault-against child and second degree sexual assault…
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Locally Sourced Items Help Brighten Thanksgiving Dinner

Staff at Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth Offer a Variety of Locally Sourced Items to Include in Your Thanksgiving Meal
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – “You definitely taste the difference,” said Ali Wade, Brand Manager at the Duluth Whole Foods Co-op. Wade stopped by FOX 21 Local News Tuesday morning to offer some fresh, locally sourced items for your Thanksgiving table this year. She says both Whole Foods locations have been busy with shoppers rushing in to finalize their turkey day meals….
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Noah King Found Guilty on Murder Charges

No Sentencing has Been set at This Time
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DULUTH, Minn. – A St. Louis County Judge has found Noah King, 21, guilty of aiding and abetting first degree intentional murder while trying to commit a burglary and guilty of aiding and abetting second degree murder intentional without premeditation. The verdict was announced on Tuesday morning by Judge Mark Munger five days after hearing closing arguments and aiding and…
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Northland Uncovered: St. Louis County Antique Appraisal

On Wednesday, November 21, the St. Louis County Historical Society is Hosting a Free Antique Appraisal at the Duluth Depot
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Do you have old treasures lying around that might be worth a few dollars? The St. Louis County Historical Society is partnering with Northland Estate Services to host a free, community antique appraisal event on Wednesday, November 21. The event is happening from noon until three in the Great Hall of the Duluth Depot. You’re asked to…
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Minnesota Gov. Dayton set to end Long Hospital Stay

Post Surgery Complications Damages his Lungs
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he expects to be home before Thanksgiving after complications from back surgery required more than a month of hospitalization. The 71-year-old Democrat tells Minnesota Public Radio News that his two back surgeries at Mayo Clinic were successful and he feels much better thanks to physical therapy. Dayton said last week that post-surgery complications…
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Mix Cosmetiques Brings Custom Makeup to Duluth

Owner Handmakes Soaps, Makeup, and More
Arman Rahman,

DULTUTH, Minn.- Paris has Sephora, New York has Maybelline, and now Duluth has Mix Cosmetiques. The newest cosmetic store to hit the Northland offers custom, handmade makeup, soaps and lotion. Walking in, you’re hit with the sweet smells and vibrant colors of all the different cosmetics. You might even find the owner practicing her chemistry, mixing and testing different solutions to…
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Downtown Duluth Welcomes Wasabi on Black Friday

New Japanese Restaurant Opens Day After Thanksgiving
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-Black Friday is bringing a taste of Japan to Downtown Duluth, with the opening of Wasabi. The Japanese restaurant, which already has a location in Superior, will open Friday at 2 pm in the old City Hall building on East Superior Street. The owners are hoping to bring different Japanese cuisine to Duluth. They offer all the Sushi you…
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As Temps Drop, CHUM Proposes Warming Centers

CHUM Asks Council to Consider Proposal As Their Space Decreases
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As the extreme cold starts setting in, finding a warm, safe place to sleep becomes a serious, and even deadly challenge for Duluth’s homeless community. According to CHUM, more warm shelter options are needed in the city of Duluth, especially during a deep freeze. Last winter, 42 nights dropped below zero. In those conditions, it can take only…
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Voting Accuracy Methods from 2018 General Election

Post- Election Ballot Review
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.-Many voters lined up to cast ballots for the 2018 elections. Some may have questioned how accurate the voting machines  are during the election process. St. Louis County conducted a post-election review to check the ballots from the general election. Every general election six precincts are randomly selected for a hand recount by the County Canvassing Board. This verification…
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Volunteers Get Preparing For Thanksgiving Buffet At DECC

This Is The 29th Year Of the Free Event
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many are already setting up for their own feasts. Several volunteers are helping to prepare for one of Duluth’s favorite community traditions. The 29th annual Twin Ports Thanksgiving Buffet will take place on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am – 3 pm at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). Each…
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Plowing Begins for the First Snow Fall of the Season

MNDot Plows the Community
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the time of year when it’s common to see snow falling on area roads. That means it’s the busy season for snow plow drivers. Minnesota’s Department of Transportation (MNDot) has eighty four trucks that plow areas all around the state. They keep drivers on twenty four hour coverage to prepare for all types of weather conditions….
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Suspect Dead, Four Critically Injured After Hospital Shooting

Authorities Continue to Investigate the Incident
The Associated Press,

CHICAGO – Police say the suspected gunman is dead and four people are in critical condition following a shooting at a Chicago hospital. Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says a police officer and at least one hospital employee are among those hospitalized in critical condition following the Monday afternoon shooting at Mercy Hospital. Guglielmi says the gunman was killed, but…
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Man Dies in Hunting Accident in Aitkin County

Authorities Continue to Investigate the Incident
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AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities say  56-year-old Gregory J. Nase of Columbus, MN died following a gunshot wound while deer hunting on Saturday. Reports state the man was hunting with a group on family-owned land in Milward Township when a shot, or shots, were made at a moving deer accidentally striking the man. A 911 call was made to the…
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Multiple Reports of Dogs Possibly Poisoned in Rice Lake

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DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of recent reports that dogs may have been poisoned in the City of Rice Lake. Multiple pet owners have reported their dogs getting sick for no clear reason and at least two owners have found their dogs deceased. Authorities are asking residents to be on alert for…
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Man who Strangled Wife, Killed his two Girls Sentenced to Life

Watts Will Have no Chance at Parole
The Associated Press,

?????????????????????????????????????????DENVER – Prosecutors say a Colorado man strangled his pregnant wife and smothered their two young daughters. Christopher Watts received three consecutive life sentences without a chance at parole on Monday, nearly two weeks after pleading guilty to avoid the death penalty. Weld County District Attorney Michael Rourke’s comments on how Watts killed his family are the first time authorities…
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Winona-Rochester Diocese Plans to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

This Will be the Fourth Diocese in MN to File
The Associated Press,

WINONA, Minn. – The Diocese of Winona-Rochester plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following allegations of child sexual abuse against former priests. The southern Minnesota diocese distributed a letter from Bishop John Quinn to parishioners over the weekend. A public announcement is planned Tuesday. A spokesman for the diocese told the Winona Daily News that Quinn believes “this…
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Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center to Host Small Thanksgiving Meal

Staff at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center Have Decided to Host a Free, Small (Up to 40 People) Thanksgiving Meal
Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Staff members and volunteers from the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center have decided to host a free, small Thanksgiving meal for residents in the Twin Ports to enjoy. The Center is emphasizing that this year’s inaugural meal will remain small (up to 40 people). However, it’s a tradition they hope to keep going for years to come….
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Public Utilities Commission Reaffirms Line 3 Project

The Commission Voted Unanimously
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Monday morning to deny a petition by opponents of the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline. The Commission reaffirmed its decision to approve the replacement of the deteriorating pipeline granting the certificate of need for the $2.6 billion plan. The commissioners agreed that Calgary, Alberta-based Enbridge has met several additional conditions…
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Hop Aboard the Christmas City Express This Holiday Season

The Christmas City Express will Open for Passengers Friday, November 23 and Close Saturday, December 22
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – What better way to see the holiday sights of the Northland than aboard the Christmas City Express. Starting Friday, November 23, passengers are welcome to purchase tickets to experience the magical excursion. New this year, trains will board and depart at the Duluth Depot. The holiday fun of the Christmas City Express begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum….
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Wisconsin Deer License Sales Down From 2017

DNR Says Gun Only Licenses Down Dramatically
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Hunters purchased slightly fewer deer licenses heading into opening day of Wisconsin traditional nine-day gun season. The nine-day season began Saturday. Department of Natural Resources data shows hunters had purchased 774,332 deer licenses as of midnight Friday, down 2.5 percent from 2017. The licenses include bow licenses, mentored hunt licenses and conservation patron licenses, a combination sports…
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Protesters Disrupt Regulatory Hearing on Enbridge Pipeline

The Commission Approved the Project This Summer
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Opponents of Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement shouted their objections as Minnesota regulators opened a hearing on the project. Several protesters chanted that the pipeline would be a climate change disaster . That prompted Public Utilities Commission Chairwoman Nancy Lange to call for order shortly after the hearing began Monday. Dozens of…
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Autopsy: Asthma Caused St. Thomas Student’s Death

A Roommate Found the Student on October 19
The Associated Press,

Photo: courtesy University of St. ThomasST. PAUL, Minn. – The Ramsey County medical examiner’s office says a University of St. Thomas student found dead in her dorm room last month died of respiratory distress. An autopsy found that 19-year-old sophomore Katie Mullen of Andover, Minnesota, had asthma. A roommate found Mullen unresponsive in her bed in Morrison Hall the morning…
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Republican Attorney General Schimel Concedes to Josh Kaul

Schimmel Announced he Would not Seek a Recount
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Republican Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has conceded to Democrat Josh Kaul. Schimel announced Monday that he would not seek a recount, even though state law allowed it because the margin of his defeat was less than 1 percentage point. Canvassed vote totals show Schimel lost to Kaul by just over 17,000 votes. The win for Kaul…
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Couple Pleads Guilty to Hauling 900 Pounds of pot in RV

The Couple Faces a Minimum Sentence of Five Years
The Associated Press,

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – A Minnesota couple has pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges after Montana authorities said they found 960 pounds of marijuana in the couple’s recreational vehicle. Steven and Vicki Robinson of Milaca, Minnesota, face a mandatory minimum of five years in prison after pleading guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan Watters on Thursday. Prosecutors say the couple…