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15-Year-old Driver Flips Minivan, Killing Teen
TOWN OF CENTERVILLE, Wis. - Sheriff's officials say a teen died when a minivan being driven by a 15-year-old girl crashed in Manitowoc County. Authorities say the young driver, who did not have an instruction permit, and another passenger were…
No Charges in Virginia Fatal Officer Involved Shooting
VIRGINIA, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin released his findings Thursday morning concluding Virginia Police Officer Nicholas Grivna justifiably acted in self-defense in the November 27 deadly shooting incident. According to the report, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on…
Rock the Night Away Friday with 2019 Homegrown Winter Fiasco
DULUTH, Minn. - Prepare to rock the night away Friday, January 11 in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District. The 2019 Homegrown Winter Fiasco will provide listeners with a large lineup of musical…
Corrections Staff Logs $50 million in Overtime in 2018
MADISON, Wis. - Department of Corrections staff in Wisconsin racked up $50 million in overtime in 2018. An internal review shows the overtime at the state's adult correctional institutions increased by $7 million from 2016. Overtime expenses for 2017 were…
Friends Remember Hibbing Homicide Victim
HIBBING, Minn. - Joshua LaValley was loved by so many and his murder has left people close to him heartbroken. A life cut short for man described by his friends as having…
DTA Looks to "Rapid Bus Transit" Option
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority is looking at offering what's called "Rapid Bus Transit" which they tell us offers many of the economic benefits of rail service at a…
University Nursery School Opens New Location
DULUTH, Minn. - University Nursery School has opened a new location in the Jefferson Square building on East Third Street. The new spot will allow staff to educate forty-eight infants,…
Suspect Charged with Assault and Robbery in Park Point Attack; Victim Remains in Coma
DULUTH, Minn. - 30-year-old Darrel Mayhew of Duluth has been officially charged with three felonies in the violent attack of a 70-year-old man taking a nap in his Park…
Northland Facebook Page Helps Find Lost Pets
DULUTH, Minn.-If a pet of yours ever went missing, you know how much panic that can create for you and your family. A Northland Facebook page, which just passed 8,000…
Superior man Sentenced to 50 Years for Felony Child Sexual Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man was given a 50 year prison sentence Wednesday on charges of first-degree child sexual assault-intercourse with an underage relative. Judge Kelly Thimm sentenced Godfrey LaBonte to 50 years in prison structured as 35 years…
Rukavina Funeral Services to be Held on Saturday
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Services for beloved former politician Tom Rukavina, 68, will be held on Saturday January 19 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia. According to his obituary, the service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held…
Pedestrian hit by Vehicle in Denfeld Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. - A female pedestrian was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital after being hit by a vehicle in the Denfeld neighborhood. Authorities say they responded to a call of a vehicle hitting a woman at the intersection of Grand…
Evers Says he Will Order Change in 'Stance' in Lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers says he will be sending a letter to Attorney General Josh Kaul this week calling for Wisconsin to "change our stance'' in a multi-state lawsuit seeking repeal of the federal health care law. Evers…
Final Candidates set for District 11 Senate Seat
DULUTH, Minn. – Republican Party nominee Jason Rarick is advancing to the special election on February 5. Republican candidates Justin Kyrch, Matthias Shir and Carl Pederson dropped out of the race earlier this week. Former Duluth news personality and Democrat…
Registration Now Open for Hartley Nature Center Winter Celebration
DULUTH, Minn. - Staff at Hartley Nature Center in Duluth invite adventurous Northlanders to register now for the 13th annual Candlelight Ski, Skate and Snowshoe event. The wintertime fun is happening…
Suspect in Violent Park Point Attack Charged With Felony Assault and Robbery
DULUTH, Minn. – Formal charges have been filed against 30-year-old Darrel Mayhew who is accused of violently attacking a 70-year-old man and breaking into several homes in the Park Point neighborhood last week. Mayhew is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree…
Shopko Supplier Says Retailer Will Soon File for Bankruptcy
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. - A pharmaceutical drug supplier to Shopko says the Wisconsin-based retail chain is expected to file for bankruptcy next week. McKesson Corp. says it supplied Shopko with $67 million in drugs since Nov. 11 but has not been…
GoFundMe Page Set Up For Park Point Attack Victim In Coma
DULUTH, Minn. - The family of a Park Point resident who is in a coma after being violently attacked in his own home during a burglary is asking for help with growing medical bills. 70-year-old Larry Watczak’s family has set…
Duluth Man Gets 8-Plus Years in Prison For Hermantown Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth man accused of shooting a woman outside a Hermtantown hotel in August of 2018 is headed to prison for more than eight years (98 months). Benny Urrutia Jr., 21, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree assault…
Winter Rover Program Gets Kiddos Outside For Learning & Fun!
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The Winter Rovers Program brings kiddos ages 3-7 together outside to learn! It's like an old fashioned play date hosted by the Lake Superior Estuarium. "We are just trying…
Ice Rinks Ready to Go in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Outdoor rinks are open in Superior. A total of seven rinks opened up this week and will continue that way until temperatures warm up. Parks and rec staff told…
Next Generation of Workers Prepare for Future
COLERAINE, Minn.- When we're young, we're all asked the same question: What do you want to be when you grow up? But not every student at Greenway High School had an…
Homeowners Should do Research before Hiring an Ice Dam Removal Company
DULUTH, Minn.- During this time of year there are many companies that advertise their service to get homeowners to work with them on their ice dam problems, but you need…
Second Homicide in Two Weeks Leaves Hibbing Anxious
HIBBING, Minn.- The city of Hibbing is on edge after Hibbing Police make three arrests in the suspected murder of 33-year-old Joshua Lavalley of Aurora. Formal charges are pending…
Local Church in Duluth Becomes Dementia Friendly
DULUTH, Minn.- About every 60 seconds someone in the United States develops dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Now a Duluth organization is working to make the community more aware of…
