(AP) - For the first time, the U.S. government is publicly acknowledging the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages.…
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) - Two western Wisconsin nursing homes are closing because of low Medicaid rates. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Dallas Care & Rehab in Barron County and Syverson Rehab and Health in Eau Claire notified state officials…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a Madison man killed his adult son before taking his own life. The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office identified the father and son as 58-year-old Timothy Thorland and 33-year-old Andrew Thorland. Police say the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota-based Polaris Industries will pay a more than $27 million civil penalty to settle two 2016 late-reporting claims involving defective recreational vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday the settlement involves models of Polaris' RZR and…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A report says a business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states has surged again - a sign of continued improvement in regional economic conditions. The report released Monday says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index…
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Hundreds of teachers have crammed into the Oklahoma Capitol for a second day chanting to press demands for additional funding for the state's public schools. Schools across the state are closed Tuesday to honor the teacher…
SHEPHERD, Mich. (AP) - Prosecutors say no charges will be filed against a county sheriff who accidentally left a loaded service weapon in a Michigan school gym locker room. The Mecosta County prosecutor's office recently made the determination after being…
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids may not have school this week, but parents still have work. Luckily the K.E.Y Zone program makes life a little easier for those working parents. K.E.Y Zone…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Polls are open in the Wisconsin race for the state Supreme Court. Voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in the race between Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet and Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock for a 10-year…
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth man on probation for a 2016 drunken driving conviction is now dead along with two others in a wrong-way alcohol-related crash on Interstate 35 in Duluth.…
DULUTH, Minn. - Researchers from the University of Minnesota Duluth are making breakthroughs in how we understand our frozen lakes in winter. But sometimes there are more questions than answers.…
DULUTH, Minn.- You've heard it before, nutritionists recommending we include more plant based foods in our diets. For some that challenge can be difficult, to put down the fast food or burger,…
DULUTH, Minn. -Â With it being Spring Break for the little ones, families may be looking for things to do to keep them busy. The Duluth Public Library has programming events planned for…
DULUTH, Minn. -Â A new art display is on the walls at the Zeitgeist Arts Building today. The abstract art display is called "Transmutation: Art of Love and Growth." It celebrates the…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Do you feel fully aware of what public health offers the community? Nurses around Duluth are out and about making sure. Monday kicks off Public Health Week Professionals in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- An initiative to give locals free access to major tourist attractions around Duluth kicked off today at the lake superior aquarium. It's called "Community Day." Mayor Larson started it as a…
SUPERIOR, Minn. - The Superior Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing female juvenile. Yasmina Terrell was last seen on March 26th. She was wearing a Denver Broncos jacket and tan shoes. Yasmina is about 5’10,…
MT. IRON, Minn. - Yesterday, Canadian National Railroad Police reported a minor train derailment to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A train traveling southbound near Mt. Iron had three cars carrying iron ore derail. There were no injuries due…
CLOQUET, Minn. - According to the Cloquet Fire Department a Saturday morning fire resulted in the death of one occupant and non-life threatening injuries to another. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man on probation for a 2016 drunken driving conviction is now dead along with two others in a wrong-way alcohol-related crash on Interstate 35 in Duluth.…
WINONA, Minn. (AP) - A Winona man is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen semi that went on for 50 miles through at least seven Minnesota communities. A criminal complaint charging Michael Kronebush with assault with…
(AP) - A new large study suggests infants who are given antacids like Zantac or Pepcid are more likely to develop childhood allergies, perhaps because these drugs may alter their gut bacteria. Early use of antibiotics also raised the chances…
DULUTH, Minn. - As we transition to Spring, The Duluth Playhouse has a full agenda of fun for Northland kids and some of that fun is taking place this weekend. BOOM! Circus…
DULUTH, Minn. - One man's trash may become another man's treasure this weekend. The 3rd Annual Arena Rummage Sale is taking place on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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BEIJING (AP) - China has raised import duties on a $3 billion list of U.S. pork, apples and other products in an escalating dispute with Washington over trade and industrial policy. The government of President Xi Jinping said Monday it…
RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's suicide crisis hotline could be shut down next month unless funding is found. Crisis Connection is the only center in Minnesota that takes calls from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Manager Laura Weber says the…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A growing number of students in Minnesota are participating in competitive shooting as young people across the U.S. push for stricter gun laws. The Post Bulletin reports that the Minnesota State High School Clay Targets League…
