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Police: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Solicited Prostitute
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor. Jupiter police told reporters…
Kalevala Day to Offer Finnish Fun in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Kalevala Day is celebrated in Finland on the 28th of February, in honor of the day on which the Old kalevala's forward was dated by Lonnrot (February…
Forest Service to Relaunch Balky BWCA Permit System March 4
DULUTH, Minn. - The U.S. Forest Service plans to relaunch a balky new Boundary Waters Canoe Area reservation system on March 4. The system crashed when it first went live Jan. 30 on the first day to apply for permits.…
UPDATE: Duluth Firefighters Respond to Kitchi Gammi Club
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters responded to the historic Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth Thursday night. According to authorities there was a small chimney fire in the building located on 831 East Superior Street. Officials say there was no damage…
St. Paul Police Investigate 5th Homicide of the Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. - St. Paul police are investigating after a man was shot in the head while sitting in a van. The fatal shooting is the fifth homicide of the year in St. Paul. The latest happened shortly before…
Minnesota House Votes to Eliminate 'Marital Rape Exception'
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House has voted to eliminate a defense that prevents people who rape a spouse or domestic partner from being prosecuted for criminal sexual conduct. Rep. Zack Stephenson, the bill's lead author, told lawmakers before…
Stride, Ride & Glide A Triathlon
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this week's Active Adventures we are headed to the beautiful woods, in the middle of winter, for a TRIATHLON! The Stride, Ride, Glide Tri is…
Duluth Firefighters Respond To Kitchi Gammi Club
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth firefighters responded to the historic Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth Thursday night. Thick smoke could be seen coming out of the top of the building on 831 East…
One-On-One: Senator Rarick Talks Broadband, Infrastructure & Recreational Marijuana
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota’s newest state Senator, Jason Rarick, has now been on the job for a little over one week since being sworn into office Wednesday, February 6. “It was a…
Thousands of Kids Race in Barnebirkie on Day One of Birkie Weekend
HAYWARD, Wis. - Barnebirkie is the one event that makes Birkie dreams happen for thousands of kids from around the region. "The Birkie gets in your blood in different ways. I've been coming…
Cabin Fever Painting Night Raises Funds for MS Society
DULUTH, Minn. - For people dreaming of warm days and tropical sunshine, an event at Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth helped them get there. The Cabin Fever Painting fundraiser taught guests…
Ignite Vapor and Tobacco to Open in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new tobacco and vapor store opens Friday on Hammond Avenue at the site of the former "Chicken Spur." The specialty shop will sell cigars, vapor products, pipes and Wisconsin-licensed…
DOC Offers Look Inside Moose Lake Correctional Facility
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - The Minnesota State Correctional Facility in Moose Lake opened its doors, giving a look inside the walls of the medium-security prison. More than a thousand offenders-- the…
Social Justice Forum Connects Young People to Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. - Young people interested in social justice met with local organizations trying to improve the Twin Ports area. The "Social Justice Forum" at Duluth Cider was organized by the…
Business Picks Up in Hayward During Day One of Birkie Weekend
HAYWARD, Wis.- Business is booming throughout Hayward as thousands of visitors are in the area for the Birkie. Over at Coop's Pizza Parlor staff say they are seeing many returning guests who…
Kids Take Part in Space Camp
DULUTH, Minn.-Kids got the opportunity to explore the universe today during a special camp at the Duluth Children's Museum. During the event, which included NASA designed experiments, kids learned all about planets,…
Northlanders Dig Out from Snow Storm
DULUTH, Minn.-Northlanders woke up to nearly five inches of fresh powder this morning as Duluth closes in on a February snowfall record. With all that, snow removal volunteers were out in full…
Kaul Wants $2m for Salaries, 19 More Analysts
MADISON, Wis. - Attorney General Josh Kaul has asked Gov. Tony Evers to let him spend $4.4 million in the next state budget to hire more evidence analysts and set up pay raises for them. The Associated Press obtained Kaul's…
Behind The Counter Rolling Up Sushi
DULUTH Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection we took our lunch break at Cloud 9 in Canal Park for some amazing specials and tips on how to roll our own sushi…
Snowfall in the Upper Midwest This Week Setting Records
MINNEAPOLIS - Upper Midwest snowfall is setting records. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the nearly 9 inches of snow Wednesday in the Twin Cities shattered the snowfall record for February, at 31.5 inches. The previous record was 26.5 inches in…
Study: Wisconsin most reliant on property taxes in Midwest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s municipalities rely on property taxes far more than most states, according to a new report. The state’s municipalities received about 42 percent of their revenue from property taxes, Wisconsin Policy Forum said in a study…
Report: University of Minnesota Should Rename 4 Buildings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A task force is recommending that the names of former administrators who promoted racist and anti-Semitic policies be removed from four University of Minnesota buildings. The group appointed by university President Eric Kaler released a report Wednesday…
Wisconsin GOP Propose $3.7 Million to Combat Homelessness
MADISON, Wis. - Assembly Republicans are proposing $3.7 million to combat homelessness in Wisconsin. Republicans unveiled their plans Thursday. Some Democrats complained that they weren't contacted to work with Republicans on the measures. Republicans hold majorities in the state Senate…
Another Candidate Joins Race for St. Louis County Board
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Longtime District 5 resident Keith Musolf has officially entered the race for the St. Louis County Board District 5 special election. Musolf has lived in the district for over 20 years and is a proud union member…
Minnesota Lawmaker Seeks Crackdown on Fake Hate Crime Claims
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota lawmaker wants tougher penalties for falsely reporting hate crimes in his state after an actor in Chicago was accused of doing so. Rep. Nick Zerwas’ bill comes after actor Jussie Smollett was charged with…
