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Madeline Island Ice Road Open to the General Public

MADELINE ISLAND, Wis. – According to a recent Facebook post, the Madeline Island Ice Road is officially open to the general public. The road is currently only open to cars and light trucks. At this time no heavy loads are…

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Running out of Money

NEW YORK (AP) — The compensation fund for victims of 9/11 is running out of money and will cut future payments by 50 to 70 percent, officials announced Friday. September 11th Victim Compensation Fund special master Rupa Bhattacharyya said she…

Two People Killed in Sunday Crash Near Elk River Identified

ELK RIVER, Minn. - Authorities have identified two people who died in a two-vehicle crash near Elk River over the weekend. The State Patrol says 77-year-old Stanley Swen and 68-year-old Victoria Swen were killed Sunday afternoon when their car was…

Evers Wants to Decriminalize Marijuana, Legalize Medical use

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday his budget will include proposals to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use and legalize medical marijuana. Evers said it's time Wisconsin join more than 30 other states…

Canadian man Dies in NE Minnesota Snowmobile Crash

BUYCK, Minn. - Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say a Canadian man has died in a snowmobile crash. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was notified of the crash on the Cook Area Snowmobile Trail near Buyck just before 6 p.m.…

One Dead, One Missing After Semi Plunges Into Lake

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. - One person is dead and another is missing after a semi plunged off a bridge and down a cliff into a lake below near Wisconsin Dells. Authorities found a damaged guardrail on Interstate 90-94 just north…

BCA Releases Names of Three Dead in Northern Minnesota

UPDATE: Authorities have identified two officers involved in a northern Minnesota incident in which three people died of gunshots. The Department of Public Safety says Hubbard County Deputy Seth Kuhn fired his gun during the incident in Nevis, and Deputy…

Super Nintendo and Sega Tournament

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This afternoon, video game lovers competed to see who has mastered Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis Games. Local business 'Games Then and Now' hosted the competition with four regular rounds…

Getting to Know a Swedish Icon: The Vasa Warship

DULUTH, Minn. - Today, the Swedish Cultural Society highlighted the history of the Swedish Warship Vasa. Those in attendance today at First Covenant Church watched a film about the retired warship…

Coal Train Derails Near Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn. (AP)  - Crews are cleaning up a coal train derailment in northeastern Minnesota. Forty rail cars of a 121-car train loaded with coal derailed near Cloquet around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. BNSF…

Great Lakes Freighter St. Clair Catches Fire

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Press Release) — The Coast Guard is conducting pollution assessment of the Maumee River following a fire on board the St. Clair vessel at the CSX Torco terminal in Oregon, Ohio in the Port of Toledo, Saturday. Watchstanders…

The Best of the Short Films at the Underground

DULUTH, Minn.- Filmmakers from around the globe showcased their best 5 minute stories at the Underground's 14th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival. Audience members of all ages came to see the short films…

Northlanders Take the Polar Plunge for a Good Cause

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders raised over $170 thousand for Special Olympics Minnesota Programs. The annual  polar plunge fundraiser took place across the state Saturday, but only one plunge happened in the great Lake…

Love Your Local Artist

SUPERIOR, WI.- The Superior Public Library was filled to capacity today with local artists for the 9th Annual 'Love Your Artist' Fundraiser. The artists make pottery, jewelry, paintings, photographs, wood…

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