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Scientists: Minnesota is Among Fastest Warming States in US

MINNEAPOLIS - Scientists say Minnesota is one of the fastest warming states in the country, as its famously bitter winters grow milder. The Star Tribune reports that University of Minnesota scientists met with state lawmakers Tuesday to discuss how climate…

Ruby's Pantry to Offer Federal Employee Discount

DULUTH, Minn. – Ruby’s Pantry Coppertop is offering federal employees a discounted share at this month’s food distribution at the First United Methodist Church. Federal employees will only need to provide a $10 cash donation for Thursday’s food distribution. All…

Shopko to Close 38 More Stores, Files for Bankruptcy

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Shopko has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy according to a Wednesday morning press release. According to the release, “The Company is seeking to facilitate the restructuring as a result of excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.”…

Suspect's Father: 'All I Care About' is Jayme's Family

BARRON, Wis. - The father of a Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and killing her parents says he cares about the girl's family. CNN reports that 21-year-old Jake Patterson's father, Patrick Patterson, visited the Barron County Justice…

Northlanders Skate Before Temps Drop

DULUTH, Minn.- Lately the weather's been great to get out on the ice. No, not the frozen parking lots and sidewalks. Ice skating rinks. But many outdoor rinks in…

Walz: Minnesota Won't Leave Anyone Behind During Shutdown

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz pledges that state government won't leave any Minnesotan behind as it works to fill gaps left by the partial federal government shutdown. Surrounded by faith, community and governmental leaders on Tuesday, the Democratic…

Hundreds of Federal Workers in Wisconsin Seek Unemployment

MADISON, Wis. - Hundreds of federal workers in Wisconsin are seeking unemployment benefits from the state as the partial federal government shutdown continues. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Tuesday that 426 unemployment claims were filed between Jan. 7…

Closs Kidnapping Suspect Moved to new Jail

BARRON, Wis. - The man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents has been transferred to a different jail. Twenty-one-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson had been held in the Barron County Jail since his arrest Thursday. Barron County…

Toddler OK After Tumbling From Moving Vehicle

MANKATO, Minn. - Authorities in Minnesota say a 2-year-old child is OK after tumbling from the back seat of a moving vehicle while still strapped in a car seat. Dashcam video captured the moment the car seat and toddler rolled…

Park Point Attack Suspect Now Facing Murder Charges

DULUTH, Minn. -- More serious charges are now filed against the man accused of attacking and ultimately killing a Park Point resident during a burglary and robbery of that man's home. Darrel Mayhew, 30, of Duluth is now facing two counts…

Lightspeed Lift Helps People Walk Better Again

DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Knowing Your Neighbors a local physical therapist is helping give the gift of motion back through his personal invention that helps Northlander's get back on…

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