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“Girls Night Out” Supports Two Harbors Food Shelf

Brides Don Old Wedding Gowns for Good Cause
Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Finding the perfect dress for your wedding day is something little girls dream about, but after the wedding day what happens to the beautiful dress? Some Northland women are creating a space for those dresses to come out of the closet, all while helping the hungry in the region. They’re calling it the ultimate girls night…
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Animal Answers: Healing Hearts and Paws Fund

Animal Allies Development Officer Michelle Sternberg Discusses the Healing Hearts and Paws Fund, Upcoming Puppy Classes and the Bike Swap
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Healing Hearts and Paws Fund at Animal Allies Humane Society helps cover the cost of medical procedures for many animals every year. Many of the animals that arrive at Animal Allies require extensive medical treatment. From conditions such as diabetes to thyroid disease, broken bones to genetic deformities, these cats and dogs enter the shelter desperately needing assistance. Many fundraisers…
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Austin Suspect ID’d as Mark Anthony Conditt

Authorities earlier described the suspect only as a 24-year-old white man.
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ROUND ROCK, Tex. – A law enforcement official has told The Associated Press that the dead Austin bombing suspect was Mark Anthony Conditt. The official, who has been briefed on the investigation, spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t authorized to discuss the case publicly. Pflugerville Mayor Victor Gonzales told the AP that the bombing…
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Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland Shares Battle With MS

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Multiple sclerosis MS is believed to affect more than 2.3 million people across the world, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. And one of those people is Superior city councilor Craig Sutherland. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, Sutherland shares his struggle with the disease to help cope and also give some hope for others. “My…
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Gordy’s Hi-Hat Opens for 58th Season

The Lundquist Family Chose to Open their Family Restaurant on Tuesday, March 20, the First Day of Spring This Year
Brett Scott,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Day after day you rarely see a line forming out the door of a regular old burger joint, but once a year Northlanders and folks passing by can’t help but stop when they see Gordy’s Hi-Hat open up in Cloquet. “Gordy is on his way back from Florida right now,” said Sever Lundquist, Gordy’s grandson. It only…
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Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Conference Examines Childhood Obesity

Proper diet and exercise is one of the first steps to preventing childhood obesity.
Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The University of Wisconsin Superior (UWS) has a Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Conference every year that typically looks at the second half of life. But this year the university is focused on an issue affecting many young children. In fact, one in five school age children and young people six to 19 years old in the United…
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Cybersecurity Job Rate Growing

LSC Hosts NSA Security Chief
Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Lake Superior College had a very special guess today, all with goal of raising awareness about job opportunities in cyber security. A cyber security chief from the National Security Agency in Ethan Givens talked with students about what type of job opportunities are available for them including those in cyber defense and network administration. Staff at the school said…
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Commercial Shipping Season Underway in Twin Ports

The Twin Ports has nearly 900 vessel visits each year.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.-  The Erie Trader made it’s way out of the Duluth port heading to Two Harbors to load up on some iron ore. Spring is in the air but ice is still on the lakes, which didn’t stop the first boat of the season. The first shipping vessel of the season left the Twin Ports Tuesday afternoon. The sound of spring…
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Duluth Folk School Part of Lincoln Park Revitalization

More Offerings Coming Soon, as Folk School Continues to Expand
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a lot of excitement in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District as local businesses continue to revitalize the area. Bryan French, the Director of the Duluth Folk School, says the atmosphere in Lincoln Park is vibrant and alive. His renovations continue as more and more is being offered at the folk school. Tuesday, a newspaper weaving class…
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Laughter Yoga Class Offers Fun and Healthy Experience

Instructors Say Voluntary Laughter Has the Same Health Benefits as Spontaneous Laughter
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Laughter yoga is offered throughout Duluth as part of the St. Luke’s Community Well Being Series. The practice involves exercise mixed with voluntary laughter, which instructors say has the same health benefits as spontaneous laughter. “It’s not like poses or anything, it’s exercises that are silliness and fun,” said Sue Brewer, a certified laughter yoga leader. “Adults…
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Austin Authorities: Another Explosion Reported

This is the 6th explosion in the Austin area since March 2nd
KQDS Staff,

An FBI official carries items into a FedEX Office store Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in the southwest Austin suburb of Sunset Valley, Texas, as authorities investigate a recent string of package bombs. (Reshma Kirpalani/Austin American-Statesman via AP) UPDATE: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Police and federal authorities say the latest explosion to hit Austin was caused by an “incendiary device” and…
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Legal Services Day Offers Warrant Resolution

Anyone with warrants from Minnesota can attend.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Legal Services Day will be held on Wednesday, March 21st. Individuals with warrants from Minnesota, can meet with prosecutors to figure out a plan. New this year agencies are on hand to discuss family and civil services. “If they’re not a fit for one organization they can see if they’re a fit for another organization,” Executive Director Legal Aid…
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Spots Still Open to Run for Good in Grandma’s Marathon

Runners can partner-up with a charity to help raise money.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon entries filled up within hours of opening, but you can still participate by running for a good cause. The Charity Partnership Program offers 15 local and national charities runners can team up. Currently 8 charities still have opening spots for the half and full marathon. Racers can choose a organization close to them, ranging…
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Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen Also Helps Charity

Gillette's Children Hospital helps children, teens and adults who have disabilities and complex conditions.
Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – You know spring has arrived when Dairy Queen is handing out free ice cream. The food chain does this every year to raise money for charity. Folks at the Dairy Queen in Canal Park know Free Cone Day is always a busy time. There’s no purchase necessary for the free treat but donations are being accepted this…
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Driver Rear-Ends Sheriff in Grand Marais School Zone

The driver says they were distracted and looking at something in the sky.
Kelly Tekler,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – A motorist in Grand Marais has been charged with Speeding in a School Zone and Careless Driving after rear ending a sheriff’s squad car this morning. Sheriff Pat Eliasen was stopped at a crosswalk to allow children and the crossing guard to cross the road when a distracted driver driving 33 mph in the 20-mph school…
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Superior Man Abducted in Home Invasion Robbery

Authorities believe this is not a random incident.
Kelly Tekler,

Charles E. Day, Jr. SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man was abducted in a home invasion robbery early this morning. The victim, Charles E. Day, Jr., 35, was abducted from his home in the Homecroft Court trailer park. There were two other adults in the home that were injured in the robbery. At least one of the suspects was injured…
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Snowmobile Accident Inspires new Minnesota DWI law

Republican Rep. Anne Neu of North Branch says there's currently a loophole.
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck by a snowmobile has spurred Minnesota legislators to advance a bill that would make drunk driving an offense no matter the vehicle being operated. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the House transportation committee approved a bill to allow for DWI convictions whether they’re on the road,…
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Armed man Holed up in Restaurant Near Princeton University

Authorities in New Jersey say an armed man is holed up in a restaurant across the street from Princeton University's campus.
The Associated Press,

(Google Maps)PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) – Authorities in New Jersey say an armed man is holed up in a restaurant across the street from Princeton University’s campus. Police say there are no known hostages in the Panera Bread, but it’s not clear what sparked the standoff that began around 10 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities had shut down Princeton’s downtown area, and two…
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Minneapolis Officer who Shot Australian Woman Turns Self in

The Minneapolis officer had a warrant out for his arrest.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an Australian woman in July has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest, and a news conference was scheduled later Tuesday to announce charges in the case. Tom Plunkett, an attorney for Officer Mohamed Noor, says he turned himself in Tuesday in the death of…
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UK Parliament Asks Zuckerberg to Testify in Data Misuse Case

The request comes amid reports that a U.K.-based company allegedly used Facebook data to help Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election.
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) LONDON (AP) — A British parliamentary committee on Tuesday summoned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions on fake news as authorities step up efforts to determine whether data has been improperly used to influence elections. The request comes amid reports that a U.K.-based company allegedly used Facebook data to help Donald Trump win the 2016…
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Fuse Duluth Invites Public to Anniversary Networking Event

Fuse Duluth Celebrates 13 Years
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This year Fuse Duluth, a networking group in town, is celebrating 13 years and they’re hoping you attend the party. This year’s anniversary theme is Fire and Ice. The event features over 20 local restaurants, bakeries, distilleries and breweries who will offer tastings during the event. The event is Thursday, March 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m….
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Sheriff Update: School Officer Unhurt, Shooter Dead

A teenager wounded a girl and a boy inside his Maryland high school Tuesday before an armed school resource officer was able to intervene.
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon ) GREAT MILLS, Md (AP) – A sheriff says the school resource officer who shot at the suspect during a shooting at a Maryland high school is unhurt. Speaking at a news conference, St. Mary’s County Tim Cameron says the male student was armed with a handgun Tuesday morning when he wounded a female student and a…
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Authorities in Washburn County Warn of Police Impersonator

This is the second incident law enforcement is aware of in the last few months.
Kelly Tekler,

WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. – The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement on their Facebook page yesterday warning residents in the area to be on the lookout for a suspicious driver impersonating a law enforcement officer. The sheriff’s office was contacted by a concerned parent Monday morning after her friend’s son was pulled over by a “police officer” in an…
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Northland Uncovered: Lake County Courthouse

Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – County courthouses are visited for necessity and oftentimes the history represented within the walls is overlooked. One courthouse in the Northland has been standing for over 100 years, but it wasn’t always that way. Two Harbors resident Mitchel Costley knows all about the Lake County Courthouse, “I grew up here, so I’ve been in and out…
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Investigators Suspect FedEx Bomb is Tied to Austin Bombings

Police check suspicious package at Austin FedEx.
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Austin police have deployed a hazardous materials squad to a FedEx shipping facility near the city’s airport to investigate reports of a suspicious package. It isn’t known yet if the suspicious package is linked to a bomb that detonated earlier Tuesday at a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio or the four bombs that…
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World’s Last Male Northern White Rhino, Sudan, Dies

The world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after “age-related complications."
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo)NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after “age-related complications,” researchers announced Tuesday, saying he “stole the heart of many with his dignity and strength.” A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya said the 45-year-old rhino was euthanized on Monday after his condition “worsened significantly” and he was no longer…
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Maryland High School Shooting Contained, People Injured

No fatalities reported at this time.
The Associated Press,

GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) — A shooting caused injuries at a Maryland high school Tuesday morning, and authorities said the situation was “contained” as deputies and federal agents converged on the crime scene. St. Mary’s Couty Sheriff spokeswoman Cpl. Julie Yingling says there have been injuries, but she didn’t know how many or the severity. She said she had “no…
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Knowing Your Neighbors: Spring at Last Greenhouse

One greenhouse in Duluth is gearing up for warmer days ahead
William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first day of spring has gardeners and plant lovers excited. But it’s still a little too chilly to start moving our plants outside. One greenhouse in Duluth is gearing up for warmer days ahead. “Here, it just seems like everybody’s happy,” says Jennifer Couillard, owner of Spring at Last Greenhouse. “Most of the stuff that’s grown…
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Despite Chains Closing, Some Local Toy Stores Continue to Expand

Legacy Toys Has Stores in Ely, Duluth, and Fargo and Looking to Open More
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Toys-R-Us stores are closing across the country as the retail giant files for bankruptcy, but some local toy stores continue to expand. Legacy Toys has stores in Ely and at Duluth’s Miller Hill Mall, and they just opened a new store in Fargo. With national chains closing, they hope they can fill the void in the…
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Countless People Impacted by True North Adaptive Yoga

True North Adaptive Yoga Focuses on What Folks Can Do, Not What They Can't
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Every year it’s estimated more than 400,000 Americans will be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In the Northland, one local non profit organization is working to make the diagnosis easier to deal with. “It’s a support group, it’s a family, it’s tremendous,” said Becky Pederson. Nearly every Monday morning you’ll find a group of people gathering at Peace…
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Bikers Prepare for Upcoming Motorcycle Season

Riders are Getting Bikes Fixed; Excited to Ride This Summer
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Motorcycle season is fast approaching. Local bike repair shops say they’re packed with customers getting their motorcycles ready for the warm weather. Because Northland summers are so short, bikers take advantage of every day they can get out on the open road. “You’ve only got so many months to go and people need to take advantage of…
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Phase Two of Belknap Highway Reconstruction Begins In Superior

Businesses brace for slump during Belknap construction project
Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Phase two of the Belknap Highway 2 Reconstruction Project in Superior is now underway. The $23 million project includes transforming the center section from John Avenue to Birch Avenue. Michael DeMeo has owned Big Apple Bagel in Superior for five years. Last year when the first phase of this project happened he saw a 50 percent decrease…
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Forum on Opioids Held at South Ridge School

Attendees Learned How to Administer Narcan and Could Dispose of Unused Prescriptions
Andrew Kirov,

CULVER, Minn. – St. Louis County officials are continuing to battle the opioid epidemic in this region. At a program at South Ridge School in Culver, people learned how to administer Narcan to an overdose victim. They could also give unused prescription drugs to St. Louis County Sheriff deputies for them to be disposed. Speakers said opioid addiction affects everybody…
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Superior Conducts Annual Stormwater Cleaning Training

The training was at the Estuarium in Superior.
Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Experts with the city of Superior say stormwater is the biggest pollutant to Lake Superior from their community. Contractors and consultants who design and implement new projects in the city took part in an annual training for stormwater cleaning. The training provides tips and techniques on how to handle stormwater pollution that could potentially come off construction…
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Gordy’s Opening Tomorrow for its 58th Season

Gordy's Hi Hat is gearing up for another summer season.
Kelly Tekler,

CLOQUET, Minn. – It’s a day that many Northlanders see as the first signs of spring. Gordy’s Hi Hat will be opening its doors tomorrow at 10 a.m. for its 58th season. The family owned burger joint opened in 1960 and has stayed in the family for three generations. For many of its customers, stopping at Gordy’s is a yearly…
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Assembly Committee to Hold Hearing on School Safety Bills

Meeting Will be Held Tomorrow
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly Education Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Gov. Scott Walker’s $100 million school safety plan and other related proposals. The hearing Tuesday comes as the Assembly is expected to pass the bills in a special session Thursday. But the Senate may take a different approach, a move that could kill the measures. Walker, Lt. Gov….
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Mille Lacs Faces Third Catch-and-Release-Only Walleye Season

Some Ice Fishing Anglers Were Able to Keep Fish This Past Winter at Mille Lacs
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Anglers and resort owners on Mille Lacs Lake face a third consecutive catch-and-release-only season for walleyes. The Department of Natural Resources said Monday that maintaining the restriction for the open-water season that opens May 12 will let it keep the popular lake open to walleye fishing all year, instead of closing it midway as it did last summer….
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Woman Struck and Killed by Self-Driving Uber Vehicle

A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle.
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Eric Risberg,File)FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle, prompting the ride-hailing company Monday to suspend all road-testing of such autos in the U.S. and Canada. Depending on who is found to be at fault, the accident could have far-reaching consequences…
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Senate Signs off on MNLARS Money, but no Checks go out yet

It comes more than two weeks after the state started sending out layoff notices to information technology contractors working on MNLARS.
The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s Senate has signed off on $10 million in emergency funding to fix the state’s troubled new driver’s registration system. The Senate approved a bill Monday to fund repairs to the new platform known as MNLARS on a 47-20 vote. It also includes some new oversight measures like a legislative commission that Republicans…
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Four Year old Injured When Dropped From Third Floor by Relative

Police later identified the man as the girl's uncle.
The Associated Press,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – St. Cloud police say a 4-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was dropped by a relative from a third-story balcony. WJON reports Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton says a witness told officers the man was holding the child by her wrists while standing on the balcony before dropping her about 5 p.m. Sunday. The girl…
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Pawlenty Files Campaign Committee for Expected Governor run

It would be a return to politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign.
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job. The two-term governor announced Monday he created a campaign committee for the 2018 election. It’s not official yet, as Pawlenty still needs to formally file for the office. But it’s the surest sign yet that Pawlenty plans to enter…