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Twin Cities Airport to get Automated Security Lanes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Automated security lanes are expected to make it easier for air travelers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Minnesota Public Radio reports the Metropolitan Airports Commission approved on Monday the purchase of the lanes that promise to…

Senate confirms Betsy DeVos for Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie. The Senate historian says it was the first time a vice president had to break a…

National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

DULUTH, Minn. - Today is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day. Alfredo Di Lelio created the dish in 1908. Di Lelio created the dish of noodles, cheese and butter when his wife had no…

Firefighters Battle More Than Blazes

SUPERIOR, Wis.- More Heating and electrical appliances can mean more fires in homes across the Northland. When firefighters battle blazes in the wintertime, they may be in an environment like a burning…

Minnesota Law School Gets Major Grant for Serving Immigrants

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota Law School has announced a $25 million grant from the Robina Foundation to bolster its efforts to provide comprehensive legal services to immigrants and refugees. The grant will fund the newly renamed James…

Community Forum Fights Poverty

DULUTH, Minn. - Community leaders held a round table discussion on the issues surrounding poverty in the Northland and throughout the world. The discussion was centered around the ways economic inequality…

Wis. Attorney General Renews Rebate Agreement for Opiate Antidote

MADISON - Attorney General Brad Schimel announced today, that he has renewed the State's agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, which established a rebate program for the heroin and prescription painkiller antidote naloxone. Naloxone is often branded as Narcan, and can be…

United Healthcare Adding 100 Jobs

DULUTH, Minn. - Good news in the local job market. United Healthcare is hiring 100 people for its Duluth office. Positions include customer service and enrollment representatives. United Healthcare told…

History of The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce

DULUTH, Minn. - Downtown Duluth is bustling with growing businesses moving into the Zenith City. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce played a role in that as they were founded the same…

Northwind Book & Fiber

  SPOONER, Wis. -  Picture it now staying in a lakeside cabin, feet up, sitting by a nice fire snuggled up with a favorite blanket reading a book with not a care in the world. That's exactly the scenario that…

Panel of Women Leaders Share Advice

DULUTH, Minn. - This week Northland women are getting together to lift one another up and share advice for a successful career. Aim High Network is assembling a panel of achievers…

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