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Minnesota man who Held “Death Party” for Ailing Wife Charged With Murder
SEARLES, Minn. — A Minnesota man accused of removing his ailing wife from a care center, taking her home and holding what he described as a “death party” before she died has been charged with murder. Fifty-eight-year-old Duane Johnson had…
US Moves to Lift Remaining Gray Wolf Protections
BILLINGS, Mont. - U.S. wildlife officials want to strip gray wolves of their remaining federal protections and declare the species recovered following a decades-long restoration effort. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal released Thursday would put wolves under state…
Man Arrested for Killing Mother of his Child, Girl Missing
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police have arrested the man wanted for killing the mother of his child, wounding a second woman and for abducting the toddler. But, there is no sign of the 2-year-old girl. Dariaz Higgins was taken into custody…
Being Prepared For Upcoming Flooding
DULUTH, Minn.- With the upcoming rain and warm temperatures coming our way, the need for supplies to remain safe and keep the water out of our houses will be key. However,…
Fire Destroys Moose Lake Motel
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Wednesday morning, a fire destroyed a business in Moose Lake. Authorities responded to a warning from a customer just before noon today at the 'Moose Lake Hotel' on…
Park Point Residents Monitor Flooding Threat
DULUTH, Minn. - The road across the lift bridge is starting to collect standing water as the snow melts in Park Point. At some points water is completely covering…
More Northlanders Buy Flood Insurance Ahead of Rain and Warmth
DULUTH, Minn.- The potential for flooding has homeowners thinking about flood insurance. Pat Shelton, an agent at Farmers Insurance in Duluth said people are worrying about heavy snow and…
Flooded Roads Created by Frozen Creeks in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes clearing flooded roads isn't as simple as removing the water or unclogging a nearby storm drain or culvert. A harsh winter can cause water backup in another…
Restoration Companies Ready to Help as Flooding Begins in the Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. - There are many stages in the process of dealing with flood damage and now local restoration companies are gearing up to be ready Flood damage can weaken elements within…
Local Pub Getting Ready for St. Patrick's Day Festivities
DULUTH, Minn. - The luck of the Irish is in the air with St. Patrick's Day weekend quickly approaching. Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub and restaurant in downtown Duluth is always…
DNR is Reminding Fish House Deadline is Coming Up
DULUTH, Minn. - the deadline to remove ice houses from Minnesota lakes is quickly approaching. The Department of Natural Resources tells us structures must be removed by March 18th for…
Duluth Police: Two Injured in Home Robbery, Assault
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to reports of a robbery at a residence on the 600 Block of Atlantic Avenue at approximately 5:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. When officers arrived on the scene they found…
University of Minnesota Files Post-Trial Motion in Miller Case
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota filed a post-trial motion in district court today requesting the judge to grant a new trial in the Shannon Miller lawsuit. University of Minnesota Senior Associate General Counsel Timothy J. Pramas released a…
Wisconsin man Arrested for Throwing Puppies in the Trash
MARSHFIELD, Wisc. (FOX 9) - A 56-year-old Marshfield, Wisconsin man was arrested after allegedly throwing a bag containing eight newborn puppies in the trash. On February 28, officers were dispatched to the sound of kittens coming from a garbage can…
Trump: US Grounding Boeing 737 Max 8, 9 After Ethiopia Crash
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the U.S. is issuing an emergency order grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the wake of a crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people. Many nations in…
Users Report Widespread Outages on Facebook and Instagram
DULUTH, Minn. – Social media users are reporting outages on both Facebook and Instagram Wednesday morning. According to the website downdetector.com over 4,000 people have reported problems with Facebook and Instagram since 11:00 a.m. There is no word yet on…
Manafort Sentenced to 3½ More Years in Prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to more than 3 1/2 additional years in prison. That’s on top of the roughly four-year sentence he received in a separate case in Virginia last…
Milwaukee Police Seek man in Woman's Killing, Child Abduction
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are searching for a man accused of fatally shooting a woman and abducting their young daughter. Thirty-four-year-old Dariaz Higgins of Milwaukee was charged Tuesday with first-degree intentional homicide. Police say Higgins is considered armed and dangerous.…
Catching Hoppers This Weekend at Annual St. Urho's Day Celebration
FINLAND, Minn. - Folks in Finland, Minnesota are inviting St. Urho enthusiasts to join in on the 44th Annual St. Urho's Celebration March 15 - 17. This year's theme is "Catching…
St. Louis County Attorney Releases Officer Involved Shooting Findings
DULUTH, Minn. - In a Wednesday morning news release, St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin determined the conduct of Officer Dale Marcus was justified in necessitating the use of…
Audit Finds no Child Care Fraud-Terror Link
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's legislative auditor says he can't substantiate allegations that money defrauded from a state child care program found its way to terror organizations overseas. Lawmakers asked for the report following TV reports last year alleging that…
Animal Allies Donations to Help Multiple Organizations in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - As spring inches closer to the Northland, the demand for supplies at animal organizations in the Northland is rising. Local shelters and animal advocates will soon be…
Minnesota to Report on Alleged Child Care Fraud-Terror Link
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's legislative auditor is about to release a report on fraud in a state child care program that was undertaken after allegations that some of the money may have found its way to terror organizations overseas.…
Heavy Snow Collapses Fairgrounds Barn Roof
MINNEAPOLIS - Heavy snow has caused some structural damage at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Authorities say part of the roof of the cattle barn gave way Tuesday night. No one was hurt. The…
School Closings & Delays Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Watersmeet Township Schools - Closed Wrenshall Schools: 2 hour delay
Great Outdoors: X Game Gold Medalist Hits the UMD Rooftops
DULUTH, Minn.- A part of Minnesota-Duluth's campus turned into an extreme skiing event for a professional skier who took home Gold in the 2012 X-Games. X-Game Gold Medalist Tom Wallisch used the campus of UMD for some extreme skiing, being…
Duluth Police and Fire Departments Hit the Ice for a Good Cause
PROCTOR, Minn. - Duluth Police and Fire hockey teams hit the ice this week for bragging rights and a good cause at the St. Luke's Sports and Event Center.…
