Evening Update: 3-6-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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The Latest: Central Michigan University Shooting
College student arraigned in parents’ slaying
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) – A 19-year-old student accused of killing his parents inside a Central Michigan University dorm room has been arraigned. James Eric Davis Jr. is hospitalized but appeared in court via video for Tuesday’s hearing. He was arrested early Saturday following a manhunt. Davis is charged with murder in the Friday slayings of James and Diva Davis….
MNLARS Funding Clears Hurdle but With Strings Attached
A House committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would authorize the money but force to cut it from executive agency budgets.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers are clashing over how to fix the state’s new vehicle registration system. The botched roll out of the platform dubbed MNLARS has caused long delays and headaches. State officials have said they need an extra $43 million to fix it, including an emergency $10 million infusion. The Republican-controlled Legislature…
Watchdog: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act
The White House disputed the independent agency’s findings.
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog says White House counselor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns. The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert Mueller’s office, says Conway violated the Hatch Act twice last year when she spoke out in support of Republican Roy…
Minnesota Named Number One Best State for Women
WalletHub ranked key factors such as income, uninsured rates, and graduation rates.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – WalletHub has ranked Minnesota the No. 1 state for women. In the report, WalletHub looked at key factors such as income, uninsured rates, graduation rates, and lowest percentage of women in poverty. “In order to identify the best and worst states for women, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key dimensions,…
Target Raises Starting pay for Second Time in Less Than a Year
Plans to offer $15 an hour by 2020.
(Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP, file)NEW YORK (AP) – Target is raising its minimum starting pay for workers for the second time in less than a year after seeing a bigger and better pool of candidates. Target, which hiked starting pay to $11 an hour last fall, said all workers this spring will receive a minimum of $12 per…
UW-Stevens Point Reshuffles Resources, Could cut Some Majors
UW Stevens Point could eliminate more than a dozen majors.
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point could eliminate more than a dozen majors and lay off staff to cope with a projected budget deficit of $4.5 million over two years. University officials say the 13 programs that could be eliminated include American studies, art, English, French, geography, geoscience, German, history, music literature, philosophy, political science, sociology…
Allina Patients Notified of Risk due to Reused Syringes
Clinic tells patients to get tested for HIV
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Allina Health has notified dozens of patients at St. Paul dermatology clinic that they might want to be tested for HIV or hepatitis because a nurse practitioner had been reusing syringes. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports Allina spokesman David Kanihan says the risk of infection is extremely low _ less than one percent. But,…
Brownstone Church Stands in Duluth for Over 100 Years
Northland Uncovered: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is filled with historic churches and they each have their own unique beginning. One church in town has been standing for over 100 years and in that time, two congregations have found their home inside. The building that is now home to Mount Olive Lutheran Church was built in 1906. The Mount Olive…
AICHO Works to Rebuild Rooftop Garden
Leadership Duluth Asks Community to Sponsor AICHO Garden Beds
DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian Community Housing Organization is growing its rooftop garden and is seeking donors. The garden was removed last year as roof work was completed. Now, as AICHO looks to move it back, it’s also expanding. AICHO is focused on helping Native women with social issues impacting them such as domestic violence, housing, advocacy and cultural…
2 Charged in Ashland Homicide
Both face 2 counts of felony charges.
ASHLAND, Wis. – Both suspects, 42-year-old Matthew Phillips and 38-year-old Jennifer Mustache, have been charged in the killing of Marcus Holton. Holton, 52, was found dead in his home in Ashland Feb. 25. Phillips and Mustache were arrested in Superior on Feb. 27. Mustache was found with a small amount of methamphetamine at the time of her arrest. Phillips and…
Prescription Opioids Fail new Rigorous Test for Chronic Pain
Yearlong study offers new evidence.
CHICAGO (AP) – A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain In patients with stubborn back aches or hip or knee arthritis, opioids worked no better than over-the-counter drugs or other nonopioids at reducing problems with walking or sleeping. And they provided slightly less pain relief. Opioids tested included morphine, oxycodone or fentanyl patches…
North Korea Reportedly Willing to Hold Nuclear Talk With US
North Korean leader Kim Jung Un has expressed a willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament with the United States
(Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jung Un has expressed a willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament with the United States and impose a moratorium on nuclear and missile tests during such talks, a senior South Korean official said Tuesday after returning from the North. Kim also agreed to meet…
Dayton Updates Plan for Lowering Nitrate Levels in Water
More hearings this summer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton has unveiled a revised measure to reduce elevated nitrate levels in water supplies and ensure more Minnesotans have safe drinking water. Dayton and Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson announced the proposal Tuesday after holding 17 public meetings attended by over 1,500 farmers, landowners and other Minnesotans, and receiving over 800 written comments on…
UnitedHealthcare to Pass Drug Rebates on to Some Customers
The nation’s largest health insurer plans to give some customers a break at the pharmacy counter starting next year.
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) (AP) – The nation’s largest health insurer plans to give some customers a break at the pharmacy counter starting next year. UnitedHealthcare said Tuesday that it will pass along rebates from drug manufacturers to customers when they fill a prescription. Those rebates could amount to a few bucks or several hundred dollars, depending on the drug….
Audit Finds Jump in Senior Abuse Reports, Faults Oversight
Reports of abuse and neglect at senior care facilities have grown by 50 percent in the last five years.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A new state review shows reports of abuse and neglect at senior care facilities have grown by 50 percent in the last five years. A legislative audit released Tuesday concluded that the office that investigates maltreatment in Minnesota’s senior care homes is plagued by high turnover and ineffective case management. The report says the Office…
Duluth Antique Marketplace Attracting Dozens of Vendors
Duluth Antique Marketplace is Located at 5705 Grand Avenue in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been known for years, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. With the popularity of shabby chic and repurposing these days one local business owner in Duluth is inviting everyone to experience the new age of antiquing. “We don’t have a lot of retail in West Duluth anymore,” said dealer Jeanne Koneczny. With customers coming in,…
City of Superior hosts listening session with business community
Local business leaders took part in a discussion about ways to improve the city's economy
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The City of Superior held another in a series of listening sessions on Monday. The city has been hosting listening sessions with different demographic groups to get a feel for what the community likes about Superior, as well as address areas in which the city could improve. ” is already a great place to work, play and live,”…
Strong Winds Slam The Northland
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H.O.T.D.I.S.H. Militia kicks off fundraising event
The organization is raising money to help women receive care at the Women's Health Center
DULUTH, Minn. – A group known as H.O.T.D.I.S.H Militia hosted a kick-off event for their Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser, which will happen Apr. 14. The group is raising money to support women looking to receive care at the Women’s Health Center, but who cannot afford the out–of–pocket costs on their own. “The Women’s Health Center is the only abortion care provider in the…
Two Harbors Principal Talks Ways To Avoid School Violence
Principal Jay Belcastro Believes Building Relationships with Students Is Key
DULUTH, Minn. – Area high schools are paying close attention to how threats are handled in other school districts, like at Duluth Denfeld where a student there threatened to shoot up the school Monday and later said he was just “messing around.” Two Harbors High School principal Jay Belcastro believes the best way for schools to prevent threats and violent…
Northland Businesses Gearing Up For Spring Season
The 2018 spring season is March 20 - June 21.
DULUTH, Minn. – Spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20, but you could say it’s starting to feel like it now with the warmer temperatures we’ve seen lately. Many businesses around the Northland are having spring fever preparing for the season with new merchandise. If you’re one of those people waiting around for spring then the wait is almost over. Pretty soon you’ll be…
Threat at Denfeld High School Could Mean Consequences for Student
Police Do Not Believe There's Any Remaining Threat at Denfeld
DULUTH, Minn. – A student has been identified in connection to a threat of a shooting at Duluth’s Denfeld High School. Classes were not cancelled Monday. Police and the school district felt there was no intent to carry out the threat. On Friday, a Denfeld High School student was overheard by another student talking about shooting up the school. It…
Duluth Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighters
All new hires took part in Firefighter I and II basic level of training.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department (DFD) is growing after the addition of four new firefighters. The positions opened up after some firefighters retired or left due to long-term disability. The new hires will spend about four months at headquarters before working at outside stations like Spirit Valley and University of Minnesota Duluth. “We have our own hose loads…
Proposed Tariffs Could Have Significant Impact in the Northland
The proposed import tariffs are 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum.
DULUTH, Minn. – Experts are saying the president’s tariff could have a massive impact on our region. We spoke with a University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Economics Professor about the possible impact on consumer prices. “The only one who would gain are companies that are being protected, but protection is not the best way to make the economy better,” said UMD Economics…
Beach Boys With Special Guest The Righteous Brothers Confirmed for MN State Fair
Beach Boys and Impractical Jokers Announced for 2018 Grandstand Concert Series
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota State Fair has confirmed two more amazing shows for this year’s performances. Beach Boys with special guest The Righteous Brothers and Impractical Jokers have been announced for the 2018 Grandstand Concert Series at the Minnesota State Fair. Beach Boys with special guest The Righteous Brothers will be taking the stage on August 27 at…
Strong Winds are Causing Power Outages Across the Northland
Crews are working hard to get power restored.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Heavy winds picking up this afternoon have led to power outages for many Northlanders. According to the MN Power website, roughly 2,400 customers are currently without power in the Duluth area with an estimated time of restoration at about 7:15 p.m. Lake County Powers website reports about 200 customers with power outages with crew members working…
Minnesota man Charged in Weapons Case After Son’s Threat
The father was charged Monday with two felony weapons counts and a gross misdemeanor.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) – Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man with illegally possessing a machine gun and a short-barreled shotgun after his 13-year-old son allegedly threatened a classmate. Authorities say they discovered a cache of weapons during a search of the family’s Vadnais Heights home prompted by the boy’s alleged threat last week. The father was charged Monday with…
Trooper Involved Shooting Leaves one Wounded
State Patrol trooper shot and wounded a woman near Moorhead.
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation says a State Patrol trooper shot and wounded a woman during an encounter along the interstate near Moorhead. And, a male passenger in the woman’s vehicle was arrested during that encounter Monday. The BCA says the trooper responded to a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 about 10:30 a.m. Authorities say…
Oscar Ratings Plunge to a Record low
Viewership for the Academy Awards plunged 20 percent from last year.
(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) NEW YORK (AP) — Viewership for the Academy Awards plunged 20 percent from last year to a record-low 26.5 million, the first time on record the Oscars reached fewer than 30 million people. The Oscars are often the most-watched TV show after the Super Bowl. Not this time: the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics last…
Shannon Miller v. UMD Trial to Start Tomorrow
The lawsuit will be taking place in the Duluth Federal Courthouse
DULUTH, Minn. – The federal lawsuit between Shannon Miller and the University of Minnesota Duluth will have its day in court tomorrow, March 6. Miller filed her lawsuit back in 2015 alongside coaches Jen Banford (softball), and Annette Wiles (women’s basketball), against UMD citing discrimination due to their sexual orientation, age, sex, and national origin. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schilitz…
Should Schools be Required to Tell Parents About Bullying?
At least eight states currently have laws requiring that schools notify parents when their child is being bullied or is bullying other kids.
(Richard Taras via AP)ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Richard and Christine Taras knew their soft-spoken son had been picked on by a school bus bully. But they were unaware of the more extensive torment Jacobe endured in school hallways until the day the 12-year-old middle schooler killed himself with his father’s shotgun. “Dear Mom and Dad, I’m sorry but I can…
Toronto Police Find 7th Victim in Serial Killer Case
A new victim of serial killer Bruce McArthur has been found.
(Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)TORONTO (AP) — Toronto police have found a seventh set of remains related to the investigation into alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur and have released a picture of a bearded, darker skinned dead man. Detective Sgt. Hank Idsinga said Monday they could not identify the man in the picture and are now seeking the public’s…
Update: Denfeld Student Admits to Making Threat
Duluth Police Investigators made contact with the juvenile who admitted to making the threats.
DULUTH, Minn. – Today in the early morning hours Duluth Police Investigators made contact with the juvenile who admitted to making the threats but was adamant they were just messing around. The juvenile’s home was searched and the family is cooperating with the investigation. The Duluth Police Department will be forwarding this case to the St. Louis County Juvenile Attorney’s…
Judge, Police Help Oust Trump Hotels From Panama Property
The owners of the Trump Panama City hotel have taken control of the property
(AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)PANAMA CITY (AP) — Escorted by police officers and a Panamanian judicial official, the owners of the Trump Panama City hotel have taken control of the property. A team of Trump Organization security officials abandoned the area on Monday. The action by Panama’s government resolves a 12-day standoff between President Donald Trump’s family hotel business and Orestes Fintiklis,…
Speaker Paul Ryan Urges Trump to Drop Tariffs
The Latest on President Donald Trump and trade
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Paul Ryan is raising concerns that President Donald Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could start a trade war. The speaker is “extremely worried about the consequences” and is urging the White House “to not advance with this plan,” according to a statement issued by his office. Ryan notes through…
Bayfront Warming House Closes for the Season
City of Duluth, Parks and Recreation
DULUTH, Minn. — The Bayfront Family Center Warming House is closed for the season. This is the first time in 5 years the warming house and rink has been able to stay open into March. The cold temperatures through January and February made for optimum ice making conditions for Duluth Parks Maintenance staff. The public has enjoyed free use…
Nearly Naked Ruck March is now Taking Registrations
Local Nonprofit Supports Veterans in their Transition to Civilian Life
DULUTH, Minn. – At the end of March, hundreds will be marching along Duluth’s lakewalk to support veterans on their path to finding happiness. The Nearly Naked Ruck March, supporting 23rd Veteran, is taking place on Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Participants will be hiking 10 miles in long underwear, carrying a weighted pack. The weight in each pack…
Good Meals for a Deal in Duluth this Week
Coffee Conversation: Eat Downtown
DULUTH, Minn. – This week more than a dozen restaurants in Duluth are cooking up meals for a deal. The restaurants have created multi-course lunch and dinner menus for folks to enjoy throughout the week. The lunches will be $10, with dinners costing $25. Eat Downtown runs Monday, March 5 through Saturday, March 10. For a full list of restaurants,…
Driver Left Severely Beaten in Road Rage Incident
Anoka County sheriff’s officials are looking for an assailant.
HAM LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Anoka County sheriff’s officials are looking for an assailant who severely beat an East Bethel man in a road rage incident. The sheriff’s office says the incident began in Ham Lake Friday night when the victim had to brake suddenly in traffic. That prompted the male suspect to drive aggressively and taunt the victim on…
Canal Park “Blue Bridge” Closed for Updates
Slip bridge getting new paint
DULUTH, Minn. – The Canal Park Slip Bridge, also known as the “Blue Bridge,” will be closed to the public starting today and will stay closed until May 3. The bridge will be getting a fresh coat of paint which entails encapsulating the bridge, then sandblasting the old paint before applying new “teal” colored paint. The Minnesota Slip Bridge was…
Update: Duluth Denfeld School Threat
School in sessions today despite rumored threat
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Two Arrested in Duluth Assault and Kidnapping
Not a random act of violence
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are still investigating an assault that took place on Friday and have arrested two individuals after speaking with the victim at a local hospital. 34-year-old Natasha Rae Smith and a 17-year-old juvenile were arrested on charges of 2nd degree assault, kidnapping, and threats of violence. Duluth police say this was not a random act of…
Police Investigating Denfeld High School Shooting Threat
The Threat Appeared on the Social Media App "Snapchat"
There will be a increased police presence at Denfeld High School Monday following rumors of a shooting there made on a social media app called Snapchat. Duluth Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth posted on facebook that school will be in session tomorrow and safety measures will be put in place. “Approximately 45 minutes ago we became aware of a rumored threat…
Nikki’s Notebook: Students Stage School Protests
Nikki's Notebook: Students Stage School Protests
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Stride, Ride, Glide Tri Helping Preserve Trails at Superior Municipal Forest
The organizer called this year's Stride, Ride, Glide Tri the resurrection of the race.
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Superior Municipal Forest held its Stride, Ride, Glide Tri outdoor event where you run, bike and ski for a purpose. The money raised from the triathlon goes toward grooming equipment to maintain the trails at Superior Municipal Forest. The race began in 2002 and organizers say it gives people the chance to see all parts of…
Downtown Restaurants Are Heating Up For Duluth Restaurant Week
Eat Downtown Duluth Restaurant Week is March 5 - 10, 2018
DULUTH, Minn. – This week you’re encouraged to eat downtown and forget about counting calories for Duluth Restaurant Week. At least 20 downtown restaurants are participating in restaurant week so you have plenty to choose from. Eat Downtown Duluth Restaurant Week is brought to you by the greater downtown council and it means just that, come out and eat. Restaurants will…
First United Methodist Church Hosts Concert To Restore Pipe Organ
First United Methodist Church is located at 230 E. Skyline Parkway in Duluth.
DULUTH, Minn. – First United Methodist Church in Duluth held a concert to keep the history of one instrument alive. Proceeds from the Make a Joyful Noise Concert benefit the restoration and refurbishment of the church’s pipe organ. Several musical groups performed and the organ is still used to this day although some churches may no longer use them. “Our…
Duluth Women’s Expo at the DECC
Apricot Lane is Located Inside Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. – It happens once a year and can draw in thousands of women to town. It’s all for the Duluth Women’s Expo at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. As you can see the Duluth Women’s Expo is a one day affair where you can learn about beauty, leading a healthier lifestyle or all things women. Cleo Dauplaise came…
Evening Update 3-3-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Saturday, March 3, 2018
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