MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign nine welfare overhaul bills into law that include increasing the work requirement for food stamp recipients and imposing it on parents for the first time. Walker planned to sign the bills Tuesday in Wausau, River Falls and Milwaukee. Republicans were united in support of the bills, saying the changes will…
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s homeland security adviser is resigning in the latest White House departure. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement Tuesday that Thomas Bossert would be leaving his post. She said that Trump was “grateful for Tom’s commitment to the safety and security of our great country.” Bossert was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – New information has come to light regarding the Sunday night and Monday morning fires at the Cooper Elementary School in Superior. Authorities say they believe the original Sunday evening fire started in the gym storage room and burned through a one inch flex rubber natural gas line. Gas that was flowing from the school’s boiler room reached…
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (AP) – A former Sauk Centre school bus driver has pleaded guilty to driving a bus full of children while he was drunk. Sixty-three-year-old Thomas Richard Bromen pleaded guilty last week to a misdemeanor count of driving a commercial motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bromen picked up 50 students from school by bus on Feb. 5. According to…
DULUTH, Minn. — An investigation is underway after a fire at an apartment complex on the 600-block of East First Street. Multiple fire rigs responded Monday evening. Residents were evacuated. There was no immediate word on any injuries or a cause late Monday. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Public Safety
DULUTH, Minn. – An investigation is underway involving a snowboarder who died after an injury at Spirit Mountain over the weekend. The accident happened during the one-o’clock hour Sunday afternoon, according to executive director Brandy Ream. Emergency crews were called to the bottom of the Big Air Terrain Park where the snowboarder was located. The unidentified male was transported to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rue 48 takes over the old “On the Canal Hair Salon” off of Chicago Avenue in Duluth’s Canal Park. The new owner is Susan Maki’s and it’s her third Rue 48 salon. She currently also owns two in the cities and is happy to bring one here to the Northland. “I’ve had the experience to be in…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week the Duluth city council is discussing vacation dwelling units, commonly known as an Airbnb, to possibly add a hotel tax. The topic is an ongoing discussion and potentially growing in size. We spoke with one local couple who applied to host an Airbnb last July but the city was already at full capacity. Now Nathanael and Anna Bailey…
DULUTH, Minn.- A new craze is making its way through the Midwest called ‘juuling.’ Juul’s are a type of electronic, re-chargeable cigarette that is claimed to provide a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes. One Juul ‘pod’, the attachment which contains the nicotine, is equivalent to one pack of cigarettes. “These are specifically made to help people quit smoking with their higher…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and the National Weather Service is working to make sure the community knows how to stay save in any weather condition. With thunder storm and tornado season approaching, the National Weather Service is issuing drills and tests so people know what to do and how to keep families safe. “keep an eye on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – One out of every four people report being cyberbullied at some point in their lives, and one out of every six people admit to cyberbullying others. Spreading hurtful comments or rumors and sharing explicit images on the internet is a problem among teens but, according to Justin Patchin, most students are misbehaving online. Patchin is a professor…
CLOQUET, Minn. – It’s fine arts week at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Events around campus are showcasing the college’s arts programs including visual art, music and writing. Instructors hope it will inspire more students to explore arts classes and enhance their education. “It helps people expand the potential of their thinking,” said Sterling Rathsack, the college’s visual…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD bookstore has been getting ready for weeks, placing contingent merchandise orders with various NCAA vendors. All to make sure the shelves would be full of championship gear if the Bulldogs won the title. And as exciting as this all is, with the new shipment comes more work. “It’s pretty crazy, we’ve had over 500 online orders…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine spoke about his vision for small business and retail development in the city. The talk at Belknap Lounge was part of the ‘Entrepreneurs on Tap’ program sponsored by U.W. Extension. Mayor Paine hopes the talk will convince prospective businesses that Superior can be a successful spot for them. “Folks are nervous about what…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – A fire Sunday night caused an estimated $1 million in damage at the new Cooper Elementary School in Superior, a building that’s still under construction. The fire crews were out Monday, April 9, continuing their investigation when a second fire broke out. The old Cooper Elementary School is still being used right next door to where the fire…
DULUTH, Minn.- Studies show cancer is the number one cause of death for firefighters. This is likely due in part to cancer-causing chemicals released into the air at fire scenes that then soak into their gear. The city of Duluth has announced it will now spend more money to protect firefighters by giving them all a second set of gear…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth woman suffered minor injuries after crashing into the woods near Lake Superior College. The incident happened around 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, in the turn lane of Piedmont and Trinity Road. According to law enforcement the driver was able to walk away from the accident on her own. The driver only suffered minor injuries from…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) is upgrading its more than 10 year old fare collection system. This is courtesy of a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration. The DTA operates a total of 73 buses and electric vehicles. In some cases there have been lots of bus change outs on the road, which causes bus delays and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Subaru of America and Miller Hill Subaru will present a surprise check to Animal Allies Humane Society as part of the “Share the Love” event this Wednesday. Customers who purchased or leased new Subaru vehicles from November 17 to January 3 could select from a list of charities to receive a donation of $250 from Subaru of…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call this morning of approximately 20-30 people trespassing on Enbridge property at the Line 3 Replacement Project pipe storage facility near Cromwell. Authorities and Enbridge representatives arrived on the scene where they found protestors inside the fenced in area holding signs in opposition to the pipeline project….
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal agents carrying court-authorized search warrants have seized documents from President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen. That’s according to a statement from Cohen’s attorney, Stephen Ryan. He says the search warrants were executed by the office of the U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York but they are “in part” related…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has proposed a new 10-year plan to manage the state’s deer population. The plan sets a statewide harvest goal of 200,000 deer. The Star Tribune reports that’s about 25,000 below what the state’s largest deer group wants. Leaders of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association have said a harvest closer…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis center that serves abused and neglected children is expanding to meet a growing need for services fueled by the opioid epidemic and increased recognition of abuse. Minnesota Public Radio reports that CornerHouse will add space in Rogers. CornerHouse is located in south Minneapolis, but center officials say children’s needs extend beyond the city. Rogers police…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Chicken salad contaminated with salmonella bacteria made by an Iowa food processing company and distributed by Fareway Stores has sickened 265 people in eight states and caused one death in Iowa. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the outbreak which sickened people from early January through mid-March appears to have ended. Food…
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday that 225 members of the state’s National Guard were heading to the U.S.-Mexico border to support President Donald Trump’s call for troops to fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration. More of the state’s Guard members will be deployed on Tuesday, said Ducey, a Republican. The Arizona troops…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program. The DTA says, “This grant will be used to replace an aging fare collection system with a new system that features more functionality for DTA passengers.” According to the DTA announcement, they were one…
(AP)WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has condemned the “heinous” suspected poison gas attack in Syria and said he’ll make a decision on the U.S. response within 24 to 48 hours. Speaking in the White House Cabinet Room Monday, Trump vowed to find out who is responsible for the attack that reportedly killed at least 40 people. Trump said during…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Four people were injured when a car crashed into a house on Green Bay’s west side, pushing it almost a foot off its foundation and shearing off a gas line. Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Vanden Avond says the house was left uninhabitable after the Saturday afternoon incident. The Green Bay Press Gazette reports that…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, April 14, you’re invited to the Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Center for Northland Community Wellness Day 2018. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with free admission and parking. Northland Community Wellness Day is an annual event providing education and resources that promote healthy families and communities. There will be over 80 exhibits…
TOWN OF DANE, Wis. (AP) – A 35-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman are dead after a two-vehicle head-on crash in the Town of Dane. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office says car driven by the man crossed the center line of Highway 113 and struck a van being driven by the woman about 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Both drivers died at…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A pizza delivery man is recovering after being shot during a suspected robbery. WCCO-TV reports that the man was found slumped on the sidewalk about 8 p.m. Thursday with a gunshot wound to the head area. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that police say the man suffered a grazing bullet wound. A spokeswoman for Hennepin County Medical…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, April 14 Northlanders will have the chance to help support wildlife in the region. The 2018 Save Wildlife Fundraiser, put on by Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center in Duluth will welcome hundreds to the Great Lakes Aquarium. The event goes from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $25 in advance, or $30 at the door….
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready to find out if your Facebook data has been swept up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Starting Monday, the 87 million users who might have had their data shared with Cambridge Analytica will get a detailed message on their news feeds. Facebook says most of the affected users (more than…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Late Sunday night the Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Cooper Elementary School. As crews began working on extinguishing the fire it is reported that an explosion occurred on the main floor. No injuries occurred in the explosion and crew members were able to turn off the gas main and contain the fire. It…
A discarded cigarette started a fire in Duluth Sunday that caused $15,000 in damage to an apartment complex. It happened at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, at 1005 Glen Place Drive in Duluth. When the fire department arrived they found smoke coming from the deck of two top floor apartments. Initial damage estimates are $15,000 for the structure and $500 for…
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Excitement from the UMD Bulldog’s Men’s Hockey NCAA National Championship game spilled out onto the street in Canal Park late Saturday night. Duluth Police say they responded to a large crowd on South Lake Avenue between Buchanan and Morse Street as the crowd was blocking the street. South Lake Avenue was shut down, and diverted Park Point traffic for about…
DULUTH, Minn. – Student voices filled Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica. The college’s a capella group ‘Vocal Revolution’ performed their annual spring concert where they sang a variety of pop songs. This year, they were joined by student choirs from Denfeld, Hermantown, and Shell Lake high schools. “It’s such a fun experience,” said Shelby Schiller of Vocal…
DULUTH, Minn. – Vintage snowmobiles raced on the trails of Spirit Mountain Ski Resort in Duluth. The second annual Snowmobile Meltdown is a fundraiser for the resort’s ski patrol. Last year, the event raise about $1,200 and this year they’re hoping for more to fund the patrol’s CPR and Outdoor Emergency Care training. “Anybody that gets injured, we’re their first…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing is opening a brand new taproom this Thursday. Before they move to the new space, they threw a party to say goodbye to the original taproom. Customers and employees drank beer and celebrated the brewery’s new upgrade. The famous taproom sign was taken down and moved to the new location just down the street….
ST.PAUL, Minn.- On a historic night at the Xcel Energy Center the University of Minnesota Duluth captured their second National Championship in program history 2-1 over Notre Dame, outshooting the Irish 35-20. In front of a home-state crowd of 18,303 UMD struck first as Senior Captain, and Esko native, Karson Kuhlman scored the game’s first goal on an assist from Jade…
XCEL Energy Center, St. Paul, MN- While all eyes are on the ice watching the UMD men’s hockey team. Another team will be in the stands making sure all of the Bulldogs fans are pepped up for the big game. The UMD Pep Band has a chance to play in front of thousands of hockey fans in their home state….
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of people have rolled into the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) every day for the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The show is in its 52nd year and features the best of the best for home improvements. Each year it’s something different for homeowners to get new ideas for their homes. No matter what you’re looking…
DULUTH, Minn. – For some people Duluth’s Indoor Arena Rummage Sale is a place to get rid of some stuff and for others it’s a place to find great deals. This is Rebecca Swafford’s second year setting up at the rummage sale. She sells mostly clothes and saved a lot of it through the year just for today. Rebecca says…
DULUTH, Minn. – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PAVSA (Program For Aid To Victims) took over Pizza Luce in Duluth for it’s, “I Heart Consent Brunch.” The event helps connect a younger audience with messages of consent. The Times Up Twin Ports Campaign jumps on the national movement of #MeToo and #Times Up to bring more awareness so…
DULUTH, Minn.- You could feel the excitement on campus everywhere you went. Students, faculty, and staff are gearing up for the game of a lifetime. UMD will face off against Notre Dame tomorrow night but until then fans are clearing the shelves of the campus bookstore, buying up all of bulldog merchandise. “Especially today if you look at that table,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some kids may be on Spring Break, but the learning doesn’t have to stop. Several kids were at the West Duluth Branch Library working on their STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) skills by creating catapults. The library staff says this is positive enrichment for kids because there is no right or wrong answer. “It’s a chance…
Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is still celebrating National Ferret Day. Although it was on April 2 the zoo marked the occasion by letting people get up close and personal with the furry animals. Ferrets are known to be a little feisty but playful. The zoo has three ferrets named Beethoven, Mozart and Igor and they’re just under a year…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s giant garage sale kick off Saturday, April 7 at the Heritage Sports Center. The Arena Rummage Sale is where people have been saving items all winter long. Crews began preparing for the rummage sale this afternoon by marking the floor to welcome the many vendors. The Arena Rummage Sale is one day only, that’s Saturday, April…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Fans have kept the party going since Wednesday in Saint Paul. Many feel confident their team can continue their winning ways on Saturday, when the UMD Bulldogs take on Notre Dame in the Championship game. Carson Bock made the trip to cheer on his team. “We’ve been getting shots, we’ve been playing hard and we’re looking…
