Brent Fennessey Reacts to Mayoral Loss
Fenessey Speaks About Future Role On Superior City Council
Brent Fenessey Reacts to Mayoral Loss
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Great Outdoors Spring Kayaking
Great Outdoors Spring Kayaking
Observation Hill Dog Park Keeping Busy With Nice Weather
Keene Creek and Jean Duluth Parks are closed for at least another week at least because the ground is too soggy
DULUTH, Minn. – This nice weather is bringing people out the dog park on Observation Hill. In Duluth, it’s the only dog park open right now. Keene Creek and Jean Duluth Parks are closed for at least another week at least because the ground is too soggy. But, it’s all good at Observation Park. The sandy surface is perfect for…
Payless Shoesource Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
400 stores will be closed immediately as a result
Payless Logo (PRNewsFoto/Payless ShoeSource, Inc.) NEW YORK (AP) — Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon. The Topeka, Kansas-based retailer said Tuesday that it will be immediately closing nearly 400 stores as part of the reorganization. It has over 4,400 stores in…
Tribe President Avoids Dispute in Wisconsin Legislature Address
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The president of a tribe that plans to withhold nearly $1 million from the state over a casino dispute told Wisconsin lawmakers and officials Tuesday that the state will be stronger if tribal leaders and state leaders are “united as allies.” Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey did not refer to the tribe’s threat to withhold gambling payments…
Study: 88 Percent of Mayo Clinic Referrals for 2nd Opinion Get New Diagnosis
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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KMSP) – Eight-eight-percent of patients who go to the Mayo Clinic in Rochster, Minnesota for a second opinion, leave with a new or refined diagnosis, according to a new study. The study found approximately one in every five patients may initially receive an incorrect diagnosis, the Mayo Clinic said in a news release. Researchers studied the records of…
State Assembly Passes Batch of Bills to Combat Opioid Abuse
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Months after Gov. Scott Walker called on the Legislature to take swift action to combat the state’s opioid epidemic, the state Assembly has passed nine pieces of Legislation. The Assembly, on Tuesday, passed all but two of 11 bills Republican Rep. John Nygren wrote based on recommendations from Walker’s opioid task force, which he co-chairs. The…
Public Urged to Stay off Duluth Trails Until Conditions Improve
Could be Ready in a Few Weeks
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth trails are still in rough shape after the winter. City officials told us today they are just too muddy to use right now. If Northlander’s do decide to go out on them, they could damage them greatly which could cost the city. “Right now there are people using the trails,” said Jim Shoberg, parks project coordinator. ”…
Video of Ice Skaters on Duluth Trail Goes Viral
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve been on social media in the past week or so, maybe you’ve seen this video. Five friends out on the trail at Lester Park in Duluth, but they’re not hiking the trail. They’re ice skating! Since the video was originally posted on Facebook, it has been shared by the likes of Buzzfeed and pages like…
Fun and Leaning for Kids at Day Camps
Duluth Children's Museum Offers Hands on Experience for Kids on Spring Break
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids get to have a lot of fun and learn all about science this week at the Duluth Children’s Museum. The annual April Day Camps give kids a chance to engage in hands on learning like making slime and exploring an ore boat and other museum exhibits. Each day camp has its own theme like science, gardening,…
Early Childhood Summit Connects Educators
More Than 200 School Officials Learned Importance of Pre-K Through Third Grade Education
DULUTH, Minn. – Educators from across Northeastern Minnesota attended the eleventh annual Early Childhood Summit today in Duluth. More than two hundred school officials focused on the importance of Pre-K through third grade education and how important it is to connect Pre-K educators with elementary teachers in order to help students make a better transition. “They’re hearing the same information, they’re…
Equal Pay Day Rally Held in Duluth
Rally Organizers Want Improved Gender Equality in Local Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. – Today is Equal Pay Day because, according to the National Committee on Pay Equity, April 4th is how far women have to work into 2017 to earn what men did in 2016. Over fifty years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act, women continue to earn about eighty percent as much money as men. A rally…
Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Elementary Students
Marion Blumenthal Lazan Will Make Two More Stops in the Northland Tomorrow
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Holocaust survivor spoke to kids at Northern Lights Elementary School in Superior today. Marion Blumenthal Lazan spent many years of her childhood at a concentration camp in Germany. She published her story Four Perfect Pebbles in 1996 and now spends time telling it to kids across the United States and teaching them the importance of having respect and…
Opiate Problems Come to Forefront in Wisconsin
About $5 Million Being Suggested for Opiate Treatment
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Wisconsin House of Representatives today, worked on passing a bill to expand opiate treatment facilities at a cost of almost $5 million. The funding could help many different organizations in Superior including the local fire department. They have responded to many opioid overdoses over the years, saving many lives with NARCAN – a drug that reverses an opioid…
Minnesota House Advances $3.2 Billion Higher Education Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota House has approved a $3.2 billion education bill that would freeze tuition next year for the state’s two-year and technical colleges but will likely raise it at the University of Minnesota. The bill passed Tuesday in the Republican-controlled House mostly along party lines by a vote of 77-53. Republicans say their bill helps…
Itasca County Burning Restrictions Begin April 10
Burning restriction do not apply to campfires
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – With the warmer temperatures and dry vegetation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will implement burning restrictions in Itasca County beginning April 10. Fire danger can vary greatly from one part of the state to another, and will locally be determined by fire managers, to restrict burning in areas where fire risk is elevated. During spring…
Wisconsin Traffic Crashes Kill 28 People in March
MADISON, Wis. – Preliminary data shows that 28 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes for the month of March, seven fewer than March of 2016, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Last month was tied for the second safest month of March since the end of World War II. The safest March was in 2010 with 23 fatalities, and…
Minnesota Safe Routes to School Sponsoring Bike Poster Contest
2016 5th Grade Winner, Finn McEllistrem ST. PAUL, Minn. – Students in grades K-8 are invited to enter the Minnesota Safe Routes to School’s Bike to School poster contest. Students are asked to design an 8.5 x 11 poster that shows how they feel when they ride a bike. Entry deadline is April 26. Complete contest information can be found…
The Latest on a Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) _ The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 9:40 p.m. The United Nations says it isn’t in a position to independently verify reports of a chemical attack in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province but Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply disturbed” at the incident. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the U.N. chief extends “his heartfelt…
Audit of Minnesota High School Sports Transfers Finds Lack of Consistency, Transparency
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – A state audit of student-athlete transfers in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) found the league’s process lacks consistency, transparency, sufficient public notice, and external review. The review from the Office of Legislative Auditor also found “deficiencies in how the League makes individual eligibility decisions.” Background on MSHSL transfers The MSHSL and its 630…
Missing Superior Teen Found
Last seen on March 29
UPDATE 4/5: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has found Erica Woodhull. SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Erica Danielle Woodhull. Her last known location was Superior High School. She was last seen on March 29, and has not been heard from since. She is described as 4’11”, 125 pounds, with…
Wisconsin State Schools Superintendent Election Today
Battle is Between Tony Evers and Lowell Holtz
MADISON, Wis.-State Superintendent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz are squaring off in the race to be Wisconsin’s top education official. The election to lead the Department of Public Instruction tops Tuesday’s ballot statewide. There are also several municipal and judicial elections and 65 school referendums from around the state. But the superintendent race is the only statewide contest. Evers…
Hayward to Vote on School Referendum Tonight
Extra Funding Would be Used for More Educational Staff
HAYWARD, Wis.-A referendum to add more funding to Hayward schools is on the ballot tonight in that community. The measure calls for adding $2 million a year to the school’s budget, which would be paid by property taxes. The extra funding would go toward more teachers along with other educational staff. To find out more about what the funding would go toward,…
Minnesota Health Plans Report Worst Year in a Decade
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – A report finds Minnesota health plans had their worst financial results in a decade last year. The Minnesota Council of Health Plans, a trade group for insurers, issued the report Monday. The Star Tribune reports nonprofit insurers overall reported an operating loss of $687 million on $25.9 billion in revenue in 2016. The report cites losses…
New Exhibit to Open in SS Meteor Whaleback Ship Museum
Volunteers Needed for Annual Work Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Spring is here and that means tourists will soon be filling the Twin Ports. In Superior, volunteers with the Superior Public Museums are working hard to ensure the buildings and displays are in perfect shape for tours. Fairlawn Mansion is open year-round, but soon the SS Meteor and Old Firehouse and Police Museum will open their doors for…
Garage Fire Breaks Out in Superior
No Injuries Were Reported, the Cause of the Fire Remains Under Investigation
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – A garage fire in Superior kept firefighters busy shortly after 10 Monday night. Crews responded to the structure fire at 5410 Hammond Avenue. When fire officials arrived all occupants were out of the structure. Smoke was coming from the attic area above the garage, and fire could be seen on the exterior of the garage wall. There…
Duluth Gives Proclamation For Awareness
April Is National Abuse Awareness Month
Mayor Emily Larson teamed up with County Attorney Mark Rubin who issued their own proclamation. St. Louis County Court House was littered with supports of the cause as they declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Experts spoke up for the need to understand that it is a difficult subject to talk about, but silence is never the answer. “You…
Child Abuse Awareness Raised In April
Superior Sets Proclamation For Today
Superior, Wis. April is National Child Abuse Awareness month but Superior took it a step further. It all happened this afternoon to kick off the month long campaign. Mayor Bruce Hagen proclaimed today as “Celebrate Children Day” in Superior. According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700 thousand children are abused or neglected in the U.S. each year and about…
Duluth Tourism Businesses Ramp Up For Spring
The Duluth Experience offers outdoor recreational fun
Duluth, Minn. Some tourism businesses say the mild weather this year has been great for business. The Duluth Experience says they started their kayak tours earlier this year than ever. Now they’re directing their attention to a few other new tours they’ll be able to offer this spring and summer that includes walking tours. That will take people to enjoy…
Lake Superior Zoo’s Zoomobile Stops By Duluth Library
Children learned about nocturnal creatures from Lake Superior Zoo
Duluth, Minn. Some Northland kids got the chance to get up close to some nocturnal critters today. The Lake Superior Zoo’s Zoomobile made the stop today to teach kids about these interesting critters, and hopefully inspire them to learn more about animals in the future. “That’s one of the first steps towards conservation,” said Lake Superior Zoo’s Melanie Michaels. “Getting…
Ground Is Broken On Belknap Reconstruction Project
Construction Will Wrap Up In 2018
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior city officials broke ground Monday on the Belknap Street reconstruction project. The project will starts west of Banks Avenue and extend east through the Hill Avenue intersection. During the reconstruction, Belknap will be completely revamped as the roadways, sidewalks, and underground utilities will all be worked on. “This is critical when we look at enhancing our…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Field Station Cafe
In this week’s, Knowing your Neighbors, we take you to the Field Station Cafe, where laundry meets food. Categories: News, News – Latest News
New Mayor To Be Elected In Superior
Tomorrow Its Time To Get Out And Vote
Superior, Wis. The City of Superior is gearing up for a new mayor to be elected in less than 24 hours from now. It was October of 2016 when current mayor Bruce Hagen decided that it was in his best interest to step aside and let another candidate take the realm. Brent Fennessey and Jim Paine have done all they…
Sands Shifts Focus to New Opponent
Boxer to Face Brian Howard in Hinckley for NABA Crown
DULUTH, Minn. – So much for Germany. ‘The Haitian Temptation’ Al Sands and his team couldn’t get a deal done for a rescheudled fight with Roman Glovashenko for the International Boxing Organization Inter-Continental Cruiserwieght title. Instead, Sands (19–2, 17 KO) fights Brian Howard (12–1, 9 KO) April 21st for the North American Boxing Association Cruiserweight title at Grand Casino Hinckley….
New Exhibit Coming to Children’s Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids
The exhibit includes activities themed around Minnesota's four seasons of life at the lake
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Grand Rapids Children’s Discovery Museum will be featuring a new interactive exhibit later this month. On April 22nd, the museum will debut Lake Life. The exhibit includes activities themed around Minnesota’s four seasons of life at the lake. Kids will be able to learn about the environment around them on a fishing dock, a hunting…
Former St. Louis County Rescue Captain Locates Body of Missing St. Cloud Student
Tom Crossmon located the body of Jesse Dady in the Mississippi on Friday
DULUTH, Minn. – On March 25th, 21–year–old St. Cloud State student Jesse Dady went missing . Police believe he may have fallen off a railroad bridge over the Mississippi River. That’s the river where his body was found Friday by retired St. Louis County deputy Tom Crossmon. While crews in St. Cloud worked tirelessly for a week to locate Dady’s…
Stockbridge-Munsee President to Address Wisconsin Legislature
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) – The president of a tribe that plans to withhold nearly $1 million from the state over a casino dispute will deliver the annual State of the Tribes address to the Wisconsin Legislature. Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey is scheduled to give a speech Tuesday afternoon. The Stockbridge-Munsee has warned the state it intends to withhold gambling payments…
First Saltie Arrives in Twin Ports
Will be Loading up on Grain and Heading to Italy
DULUTH, Minn.-The first saltie arrived in the Twin Ports over the weekend. The event is the unofficial kick-off to the shipping season. The ship the Lake Ontario, will load up on grain and then set sail for Italy on Tuesday. The ship’s captain told us it was smooth sailing most of the way. “The voyage was good,” said Captain Costelus…
MnDOT Urges Driver Safety as Part of National Work Zone Awareness Week
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 3-7 to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The week is an annual spring campaign to commence the beginning of road constructions season, which this year will officially begin on April 13. More than 200 active work zones are scheduled throughout the state…
Sex Offender Relocating to Superior
He will be relocating to the 1600 block of N 16th St
Brooks Hanson, 25 SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender who is relocating to the Superior area. Brooks Anthony Hanson, 34, will be released from jail on April 11, and will relocated to the 1600 block of N 16th Street in Superior. Hanson has a history of engaging in sexual…
Superior Mayoral Election Tomorrow
Battle Between Paine and Fennessey
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Tomorrow night, a new mayor will be named in Superior. The election will be between Jim Paine and Brent Fennessey. Fennessey currently serves on the Superior City Council while Paine served for more than seven years on the Douglas County Board. One of them will be replacing current mayor Bruce Hagen, who is resigning. Categories: News, News…
Hibbing Man Sentenced for Role in Murder
Will Receive 41 Months in Prison
HIBBING, Minn.-A 19-year-old Hibbing man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in a 2016 homicide on the Iron Range. Sean Powers was sentenced today to aiding an offender after the fact of death. Powers helped clean-up the crime scene after his roommate, Jaysen Greenwood, was murdered in Hibbing. Dylan Gilbertson, 19, is serving 35 years…
Horses Help Outfit Cellphone Towers in Rural Wisconsin
(Photo: Tyler Rickenbach / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) MEDFORD, Wis. (AP) – Old and new technologies are merging in rural Wisconsin, as U.S. Cellular is using draft horses to help install cellphone equipment. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the horses that pulled plows for farmers int he olden days are being used to haul equipment up steep wooded hillsides, where trucks…
Judiciary Panel Votes 11-9 in Favor of Gorsuch
Neil Gorsuch speaks at his nomination hearing to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 on Capitol Hill in Washignton. (Lauren Victoria Burke for The Denver Post)WASHINGTON (AP) – A divided Senate panel is backing Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. A Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 along party lines on Monday to favorably…
City of Duluth to Host First-Ever Mayor’s Business Resources Summit
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson and several City of Duluth departments, the University of Minnesota Duluth Center for Economic Development (UMD CED) and the Entrepreneur Fund are hosting a first of its kind Mayor’s Business Resources Summit for area business owners. The goal is for businesses to share their experiences, hear about other community programs, and gain insight on how businesses…
State Rep. Liebling Announces DFL Bid for Minnesota Governor
Four Other Candidates in Race
From the State House of Representative’s WebsiteMINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Another Democrat is joining the race to replace Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton. State Rep. Tina Liebling of Rochester announced her candidacy Sunday in Rochester’s Peace Plaza. Liebling says Minnesotans “need a governor they can trust to be on their side.” Liebling is a lawyer who has served in the Minnesota House since…
Teacher Shortage Hits Minnesota
Rural Areas are Struggling the Most
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-School districts across Minnesota are struggling to hire and retain teachers. Bob Jaszczak, superintendent of the Kittson Central district, tells Minnesota Public Radio News that schools in the rural, northern part of the state have struggled harder than ever to fill open jobs in the past few years. State data show that teacher turnover is higher in smaller districts….
Body of Missing SCSU Student Found in Mississippi River
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Jesse Dady, 21, last seen on Saturday, March 25 in downtown St. Cloud ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) – The body of the missing St. Cloud State University student has been found in the Mississippi River, according to a family member. The family of 21-year-old Jesse Dady hired a private company, Crossmon Consulting, to continue the search on Friday in the…
Birch Trees Stolen from Minnesota and Wisconsin Forests
Trees Being Resold in Urban Areas
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– County sheriffs and state natural resource officials are trying to respond to a rash of thefts of birch trees in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Thieves are quickly cutting down the young, paper–white trees. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the logs are sold to city residents who want a touch of the northwoods in their homes. Chief Deputy Mike…
Minnesota Soybean Crop Expected to be Record Size This Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota farmers are planning to seed less corn and wheat this year, but will be planting more soybeans. It’s a trend playing out in many states, with surpluses of corn and what in storage in the U.S. The Agriculture Department says in its prospective plantings report that it expects Minnesota farmers to seed 1.3 million…
