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Hands-free Driving Bill Passes in Minnesota House

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has approved a bill that would require motorists to use hands-free devices when talking on the phone. Sponsors say the measure will cut down on the rising level of distracted driving and…

Alleged Stabbing in Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Police are investigating a stabbing in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Police were called to 28th Avenue West and 4th Street Sunday afternoon to a report of a…

UMD and Red Cross Hosts Community Blood Drive

DULUTH, Minn.- Community members were invited to UMD on Monday to donate blood. The Pre–Med Club partnered with the American Red Cross to hold their annual Blood Drive, giving undergraduate medical…

St. Louis County Expands Opioids Case

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin announced Monday that his office has expanded its civil case against drug companies implicated in the opioid epidemic. In a recent press release, County Attorney Rubin says the new…

Duluth Police Investigate Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are investigating a stabbing in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Police were called to 28th Avenue West and 4th Street Sunday afternoon to a report of a person with a gun. When officers arrived on scene…

Shopko to Close all Remaining Stores

DULUTH, Minn. – Shopko has announced they will be closing all of their remaining store locations by June 16. The company says additional store closings include Ely, Moose Lake, Two Harbors, Aitkin,…

GOP Bill Allows Expungement for First-Time Drunken Drivers

MADISON, Wis. - Republican lawmakers are introducing a bill that would allow some first-time drunken drivers to ask judges to erase their record. Sen. Andre Jacque and Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt's proposal would allow first-timers to petition for expungement if they…

Foxconn Says Wisconsin Factory Will be Operational in 2020

MADISON, Wis. - Foxconn Technology Group says its manufacturing facility in Wisconsin will be producing liquid crystal display screens by the end of 2020, with construction starting later this year. The news Monday comes after worldwide electronics manufacturing leader sent…

Gordy’s Hi-Hat Opens Wednesday for its 59th Season

CLOQUET, Minn. - March 20 not only marks the first day of spring, it also marks the opening day for the beloved Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet. Gordy’s will open for its 59th season on Wednesday with doors opening at 10:00…

Hobbs Running for Re-Election

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth City Councilor announced he will be running for another term. Noah Hobbs is currently the Council President and fills the seat of “At Large City Councilor.” Hobbs says he has played a significant role in…

$1M Bail set for man Charged With Killing Missing Girl's mom

MILWAUKEE - Cash bond is set at $1 million for a 34-year-old man accused of killing a missing girl's mother in Milwaukee. Dariaz Higgins appeared in court Sunday on charges including first-degree intentional homicide. Higgins is accused of fatally shooting…

A Birthday Bash that's Bach Again

DULUTH, Minn.-A birthday bash Bach for the second time to celebrate 300 years of life and music from composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The Cathedral of Our Lady Rosary hosted the American Guild…

Large Crowd Celebrates Women Expo at the DECC

DULUTH, Minn.- Today, more than five thousand women packed the DECC for the Duluth Women's Expo. 120 exhibitors gave women of the Northland options on travel, home improvement, health, and beauty. And…

Bock Fest Begins Spring in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is beginning in the Northland. The season was celebrated today at the 25th Annual Bock Fest at Fitgers. The event has grown from a small group to nearly a…

St. Urho's Legend Lives on for 44th Year

DULUTH, Minn.- Not many celebrations can shut down a whole state highway. But then again, not many celebrations are quite like St. Urho's Day. The festival stems from a folktale made in…

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