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Midday Update 1-22-19

Superior Crash Victim Identified

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A man who died after his vehicle went over the side of the Belknap Street and US Highway 2 viaduct in Superior has been identified. Authorities say the victim of the crash was 60-year-old Jeffrey Dean Alexander…

Minnesota Travelers are Enduring Some of the Longest Screening Waits in the Nation

MINNEAPOLIS - Air travelers in Minnesota are enduring some of the longest screening waits in the nation, and it's caught the attention of Rep. Ilhan Omar. The Minneapolis Democrat is highlighting those wait times as the federal government shutdown moves…

Minnesota Native Dies from Injuries in New Mexico Avalanche

BRAINERD, Minn. — A second person who died from injuries sustained in an avalanche at a northern New Mexico ski resort is a Minnesota native. The deceased skier has been identified by family as 22-year-old Corey Borg-Massanari, who was raised…

Wisconsin Evers to Deliver First State of the State Speech

MADISON, Wis. - New Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is set to deliver his first State of the State speech to the Republican-controlled Legislature. Evers, a Democrat, is slated to speak in the state Assembly chambers at 7 p.m. It will…

Glensheen Mansion Offers Flashlight Tours Through March

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Glensheen Mansion is bringing back flashlight tours as bitter winter weather continues in the Northland. The darkened fun will run through Saturday, March 16, with tours taking…

Hannah Johnson Fabrics Expanding in Lakeside Location

DULUTH, Minn. - More fabric and fun will soon be available for quilters in the Duluth Lakeside neighborhood. The owner of Hannah Johnson Fabrics is expanding. The growth comes after Johnson’s…

Morning Update 1-22-19

High Court Lets Military Implement Transgender Restrictions

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to go ahead with its plan to restrict military service by transgender people while court challenges continue. The high court on Tuesday reversed lower-court orders preventing the Pentagon from implementing…

One Dead After ATVs Break Through ice on Lake Winnebago

FOND DU LAC, Wis. - One man is dead after two all-terrain vehicles broke through the ice on Lake Winnebago in Fond du Lac County. Authorities say a 55-year-old man was traveling in a group of ATV riders near the…

Closings and Delays Due to Winter Weather Tuesday, January 22, 2019

ISD 318 - 2 Hour Delay Hill City School - 2 Hour Delay

Superior Skiing: Free This Week

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The heart of the winter brings with it the annual Lake Superior Ice Festival. In conjunction with the festival, the city of Superior has made all of its cross-country…

Residents Meet to Discuss Future of Duluth Public Golf, Hear Potential Plans

DULUTH, Minn.- It's no secret that municipal golf courses nationwide are experiencing trouble with attendance and sales, and Duluth is no exception. Lester and Enger Park golf courses accrued more than two…

Nailing Down Issues for 34th Annual Superior Days

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In less than a month delegates from the superior area will be heading to Madison to lobby state lawmakers on local political issues. It will be the 34th…

Girl Scouts Troop Raises Money for CPR Classes with a Bake Sale

DULUTH, Minn.- A few girl scouts hosted a bake sale at the Holiday center in Downtown Duluth. Troop 4287 sold a variety of treats like baked cookies and brownies, to…

Local Leaders Hosts First Ever MLK Day March and Rally in Virginia

VIRGINIA, Minn.- For the first time in Virginia, hundreds marched from city hall to Virginia High School to embrace diversity within the community in honor Dr. Martin Luther King. Cold…

12-year-old Girl Dies When Snow Fort Collapses

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — A 12-year-old girl has died after a snow fort collapsed while she was playing outside a church in suburban Chicago. Arlington Heights police are calling the death a “tragic accident.” Police say the girl, Esther…

Superior Police Notify Residents of Sex Offender Release

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department is notifying the public that a man convicted of second-degree sexual assault is to be released on Tuesday, January 22 into the City of Superior. According to police, 48-year-old Christopher Bunten will be…

Netflix to Reboot ‘Unsolved Mysteries’

(AP) – Netflix is continuing its string of re-boots by bringing back “Unsolved Mysteries.” Netflix says the true-crime and paranormal activity show will follow the original format, but only focus on a single case. The first season will start with…

Superior man Dies After Vehicle Falls 35 Feet From U.S. Highway 2 Viaduct

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A 60-year-old man was killed Monday morning when the vehicle he was driving went over the side of the Belknap Street and US Highway 2 viaduct in Superior. According to the Superior Police Department the vehicle was…

Midday Update 1-21-19

Fundraiser to Support Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance

DULUTH, Minn. - This bitter winter weather doesn't help local horse enthusiasts get out on the trails, but that's not stopping the Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance from thinking about warmer…

Morning Update 1-21-19

Minnesota State Fair Board OKs Nearly $20M in Improvements

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The board of managers of the Minnesota State Fair has approved nearly $20 million in improvements and maintenance projects for the fairgrounds. Of that amount, $16 million is earmarked for a major new exhibit complex on…

Kamala Harris Jumps Into Presidential Race

WASHINGTON - Sen. Kamala Harris is running for president. The California Democrat tells ABC's “Good Morning America'' that she's entering the increasingly crowded field of candidates seeking the Democratic nomination. If successful, she'd be the country's second African-American president and…