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State Investigators Probe Fatal Winona Fire
WINONA, Minn. - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a fatal fire in Winona. The duplex fire Monday left one person dead. Winona Fire Chief Curt Bittle says the victim's body was found in the duplex after the…
Authorities Investigating Fatal Rollover Crash in Bayfield County
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – A 41-year-old man from Rush City was pronounced dead following a one vehicle crash in the town of Mason on Thursday. According to the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office the Bayfield County Communications center received a 911…
Jussie Smollett’s Attorneys say all Criminal Charges Dropped
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped. Smollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes said in a statement that…
Duluth Salvation Army Looks to Surpass $18,000 FoodShare Goal
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Salvation Army food shelf and hot lunch programs provided more than 81,000 meals to those in need last year. It's a large number that couldn't be…
Drama, Comedy Collide with "Sweeney Todd" at NorShor Theatre
DULUTH, Minn. - The musical thriller "Sweeny Todd" is coming to life at the historic NorShor Theatre in downtown Duluth March 27 - April 14. Sweeney Todd tells the story of a…
House Democratic Budget Plan Includes College Tuition Freeze
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Leaders of the Minnesota House Democratic majority have unveiled a budget framework that's similar to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's proposed budget but adds a tuition freeze for students at public colleges and universities. The plan announced…
Knowing Your Neighbor: 144 Music, Fashion and More
DULUTH, Minn.- Looking to add some drip to your fashion style this spring and summer? Look no further than 144 Music, Fashion and More here in…
Kwik Trip Soon To Be New Owners of Gramma Polo's Bottle Shoppe
CLOQUET, Minn.- A long–time family business in Cloquet is changing ownership after 73 years; Gramma Polo's Bottle Shoppe was bought by its neighboring Kwik Trip store to run its third liquor…
Healthcare Advocates Discuss Raising Tobacco Buying Age to 21 in Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Healthcare professionals are advocating for changes to tobacco laws in Two Harbors, raising the minimum legal buying age to 21. The American Lung Association…
Sensory Friendly Planetarium
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Planetarium hosted a night for those with light and sound sensitivity tonight. Staff gave people who came out a guided sky tour and showed a movie. The…
Two Harbors Shopko's Closing Will Make Noticeable Impact
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Shopko recently announced they'll be liquidating all of their stores including Two Harbors. The Two Harbors location will be shutting its doors at the beginning of…
Fond-Du-Lac Band Members Search for Missing Cloquet Man
CLOQUET, Minn.- A group of Fond–Du–Lac Band members are combing the forests surrounding Cloquet in search of a missing person. 21-year-old Dakotah 'Koda' Abramowski was last seen on January 5. Dakotah's family reached…
Gov. Walz Talks Healthcare Reform in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Over a month after releasing a new budget proposal, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shared more about a feature of that proposal, his OneCare health care reform. At…
Workshop Helps with Climate Change Conversations
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) and Climate Generation hosted a climate institute in Duluth. The two-day event aims to open up meaningful conversations about climate change,…
Preparing Boats Ahead of Upcoming Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. - With spring now underway and snow melting away boaters are getting ready for another season out on area lakes. The service center at Barker's Island Marina in…
Storm Water Runoff Training for Construction Professionals
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Storm water runoff is a big concern for construction crews this time of year as the spring thaw begins. Over 20 construction professionals attended a training event at…
Minnesota Senate Backs Hands-Free Phoning-While-Driving Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill to require drivers to use hands-free devices when they want to use their cellphones on the road. The 56-10 vote Monday sent the bill back to the House for further work…
Duluth Councilors Pass Ordinance To Help Ease Child-Care Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. - It's estimated at least 1,100 more child-care spots are needed in Duluth to meet the demand right now, according to the Northland Foundation. But…
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Gary New Duluth Manslaughter Case
DULUTH, Minn.-A 35-year-old Hibbing man has plead not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the shooting and killing of 35-year-old Kevin Weiss in December in Gary New Duluth. According to the criminal complaint, Brian Ross Shaw, knew the victim in the shooting…
Duluth Police Respond to Shooting Incident in East Hillside Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police responded to the scene on Fifth Avenue East and 10th Street around noon today of reports of shots being fired from a vehicle at a home. A witnesses reported the suspect vehicle spotted was a…
Majority of Duluth-Based Maurices Bought Out by European Investment Company
DULUTH, Minn.-Longstanding Duluth-based clothing retailer Maurices has had the majority of its business bought out by a European investment company. The group OpCapita Consumer Opportunities Fund II LP made that announcement today.…
White Winter Winery to Host Fundraiser for Essentia Health Foundation
IRON RIVER, Wis. - White Winter Winery is proud to be teaming up with the Essentia Health Foundation for their annual Cellar Jazz Concert Fundraiser Saturday, April 6, 2019. The fundraiser…
Historic Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad in Search of Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - According to a recent study conducted by UMD, the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad (LSMR) is responsible for bringing nearly $1.6 million dollars to the Duluth area thanks to…
Wisconsin Joins Multistate Investigation of Opioid Distributors
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.-Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined multistate investigations of opioid distributors and is seeking support for the Wisconsin Department of Justice budget request. “The opioid epidemic is the most significant public-safety challenge we face,” said…
Superior Joins $18M Cleanup of Howards Bay Contamination
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The city of Superior has agreed to join a roughly $18.5 million project to remove contaminated sediments from Howards Bay to improve shipping and restore fish and wildlife habitat. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the Superior City Council approved…
Suspect Arrested in Lincoln Park Home Robbery and Assault Case
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth police say a suspect is in custody for his alleged role in a home robbery and assault in Lincoln Park earlier this month. Authorities say officers were dispatched to the Public Safety Building lobby on North Arlington Avenue…
Fire Destroys Cabin Worth About $250,000
NORTH STAR TOWNSHIP, Minn.-A cabin, worth about $250,000, was destroyed by a fire at about 5 a.m. Monday at 3315 N. Alden Lake Road in North Star Township. Upon arrival, the 42-by-24-foot structure was fully engulfed. Deputies on the scene learned…
