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Dayton Remains Hospitalized a Month After Back Surgery

No Discharge Date has Been set yet

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Gov. Mark Dayton remains hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after having back surgery more than a month ago. Dayton had an initial surgery on Oct. 12 and underwent a second procedure several days later. A spokesman for the governor said he was expected to stay in the hospital for several days. Minnesota Public Radio News…

Habitat for Humanity ReStore to Close by end of Year

The Store Will Close When Merchandise is Depleted or by December 31

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Habitat for Humanity ReStore business located in Superior will close by the end of the year. Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors made the decision to close the store and focus its energy and resources on the building and repairing of homes. The store located on 1621 Broadway Street opened its doors in…

Bentleyville Takes the Lead in “Best Public Holiday Lights Display” Contest

The Contest is Featured on USA Today's Website

DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville is holding on strong to the number one spot on the USA Today’s “Best Public Holiday Lights Display” contest. The incredible outdoor “Tour of Lights” attraction is the largest free walk through lights display in the U.S. Bentleyville lights over 5 million lights across the 20-acre Bayfront Park and provides visitors with free hot chocolate and…

Senate OKs Coast Guard Bill With Ballast Water Compromise

It now Goes to the House for Consideration

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – The U.S. Senate has approved a new policy on ships that dump ballast water in coastal ports and the Great Lakes, a practice blamed for spreading invasive species that damage the environment and the economy. The ballast plan is contained in a $10.6 billion Coast Guard budget authorization bill passed Wednesday. It now goes to the…

Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Federal Gray Wolf Protections

The Lawsuit was Filed in Federal Couty Wednesday

MINNEAPOLIS – An environmental group has sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to preserve federal protections for gray wolves and force the agency to develop a national recovery plan for the species. The Center for Biological Diversity filed the lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, a day after the service denied the group’s petition for a nationwide…

Wolf Taken to Isle Royale National Park This fall Dies

The Other Three Wolves are Doing Well

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A gray wolf relocated this fall from the Minnesota mainland to Isle Royale National Park has died. The male wolf was among four taken to the Lake Superior island park from the Grand Portage Chippewa reservation. It’s part of a multi-year effort to rebuild the Isle Royale wolf population, which has fallen sharply in recent years….

Two Harbors Receives $5.6 Million Loan for Electric Grid Improvements

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Rick Nolan announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Cooperative Light and Power Association of Lake County a $5.6 million loan for infrastructure improvements. “This investment will strengthen the Northland’s economy for years to come,” Klobuchar said. “Projects like this not only boost the economy, but…

Ventura Visits Walz for pep Talk, pot Legalization Push

Walz has Expressed his Support for Legalization in the Past

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s Gov.-elect Tim Walz is calling on one of his predecessors for some advice. Walz met with former Gov. Jesse Ventura at the Capitol on Tuesday. Ventura says the newly elected Democrat called him shortly after last week’s election to request a meeting. The former professional wrestler-turned politician served a single term as governor and has…

U.S. Steel Ratifies new Four Year Agreements With Steelworkers

PITTSBURGH, PA – United States Steel Corporation announced the ratification of a new four year collective bargaining agreement by the United Steelworkers on Tuesday. The new agreements cover approximately 14,000 USW-represented employees and takes effect immediately. “We believe these four-year agreements are fair and in the best long-term interest of all of our stakeholders. We are pleased to have reached…

Dierks Bentley Coming to AMSOIL Arena in March

Tickets go on Sale November 16

DULUTH, Minn. – Country crooner Dierks Bentley is making a stop in Duluth for his Burning Man tour in March. Bentley along with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and Hot County Knights will visit the Northland on Friday March 8 at the AMSOIL Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 16 at 11:00 a.m. and range from $34.75 to…

Juul Halts Store Sales of Some Flavored E-Cigarettes

The Company is Closing its Facebook and Instagram Accounts

NEW YORK – The nation’s leading e-cigarette maker says it has halted store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids. The announcement Tuesday by Juul Labs Inc. comes ahead of an expected government crackdown on underage sales of e-cigs. Juul said it has stopped filling store orders for its mango, fruit, creme and cucumber pods but not menthol…