Animal Answers: Diving in the Door at World of Fish
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The winter months can be difficult for your mood when dealing with cold temperatures and lack of sunlight. But what if you could easily transform your…
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Duluth Police Warn of an Increase in Fake Money
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is warning the public of an increase in fake and counterfeit bills circulating in the Duluth area. Specifically bills that have "Motion Picture Use Only" printed on them. The bills may appear…
Superior Bar Sells Special Drink to Celebrate Betty White's 95th Birthday
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - “Golden Girl” Betty White turned 95 years old today and one local bar held a party in her honor and helped out a good cause at the same time. For…
Duluth's Global Village Settles into New Location in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - The owner of Duluth’s Global Village is working on settling in after switching locations nearly two months ago. Rachel Mock says she’s sinking into the honeymoon phase, enjoying…
Local Tanning Salon Seeing Spike in Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - Whether you’re taking a trip or just trying to manage your mood this winter, local tanning salons across the Northland are seeing a spike in business.…
Wisconsin Republican Senator Circulates Marijuana Extract Bill
MADISON (AP) - State Senator Van Wanggaard is circulating a bill that would make possessing a marijuana extract used to prevent seizures legal, in Wisconsin, with a doctor's certification. Parents of children who suffer from seizures have been pushing for…
New Faces Breathe New Life into Debate on Sunday Liquor Ban
ST. PAUL (AP) - Fresh faces at the Legislature and an extra push from a powerful politician have Minnesota's ban on Sunday liquor sales in the crosshairs again. It's been a perennial topic at the Capitol for years, but efforts…
Dayton Announces $350M in Federal Funds for Water Quality
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton, today, January 17, signed an agreement with the United State Department of Agriculture, to secure $350 million in federal funding to protect and improve waters in 60,000 acres across 54 Minnesota counties. The new…
Wisconsin State Senate Passes Bill to Help Cheese Plant
MADISON (AP) - The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a bill extending tax incentives to help a cheese distributor. The Senate unanimously passed the bill Tuesday that is designed to assist with Plymouth-based Masters Gallery Foods building of a $30…
Minnesota Extends Subsidized Health Care Coverage
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is the fourth state in the nation to extend subsidized health care coverage to those participating in the Obama administration's deportation reprieve program. The Star Tribune reports that this month the state opened subsidized…
Three Duluth Projects are Finalists in Knight Cities Challenge
MIAMI - The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today, January 17, 2017, announced 144 finalists, including 3 in Duluth, in the third annual Knight Cities Challenge, a national call for ideas to make the 26 communities where Knights…
Majority of Superior Shipyard Workers Test Positive for Lead
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Health officials say the majority of more than 200 workers tested for lead exposure at a Superior shipyard had elevated levels of lead in their blood. Wisconsin and Minnesota health departments began a joint investigation last spring…
2016 Shipping Season Coming to a Close
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2016 shipping season is coming to a close, with the last Last Laker of the Season, the Lee A. Tregurtha arriving in the Twin Ports earlier today.…
DOJ Says KleinBank Used Discriminatory Lending Practices
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The United States Department of Justice has sued a Minnesota bank for allegedly engaging in mortgage lending practices that discriminate against minorities. In a lawsuit filed Friday, the DOJ says KleinBank engaged in "redlining." The DOJ says…
Trump Calls on Americans to Honor Dr. King
ATLANTA (AP) - Civil rights leaders and activists are gathering around the country to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. In a message sent on Twitter on Monday, Trump said: "Celebrate Martin Luther King Day and all of…
Finding Natural Remedies for Body Pain During Cold Winter Months
DULUTH, Minn. -- For people suffering from joint pain or other chronic pain, the extreme cold in winter can make certain symptoms even worse. At Duluth Natural Medicine and Chiropractic, several…
Discount Duluth Offering Low Prices to Duluthians
DULUTH, Minn. - Reed Elling and his brother Joel Elling grew up in West Duluth. "Kind of in a poverty, I would say, lower in-come, we had a habitat house," said Reed.…
Indoor Plants Liven Up Homes
DULUTH, Minn. - Many people use indoor plants to liven up the inside of their homes. And though taking care of indoor plants can seem effortless, it’s important to learn about the…
Shipping Season Heading into Winter Layup
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2016 Great Lakes commercial shipping season wraps up this weekend with the Soo Locks (Sault Ste. Marie) set to close at midnight Sunday, January 15. The last four freighters heading into the Port of Duluth-Superior for…
Governor Dayton Signs Tax Cuts for Over 200,000 Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton today signed a bipartisan legislation cutting taxes by $21 million for more than 200,000 Minnesota taxpayers. The cuts signed by Dayton today, were included int he Dayton-Smith Administration's original tax bill proposal, which…
