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Davenport Found Guilty of Murder
DULUTH, Minn. - A jury has found a Duluth man guilty of first degree murder in the February 2017 fatal shooting of 22-year-old UMD student William Grahek. Deandre Davenport, 23, was found guilty on December 28 first degree murder while…
Invasive Insect Makes its way to South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Agriculture officials say an invasive insect found in evergreen decorations in Minnesota and Wisconsin has shown up in South Dakota. The state Department of Agriculture is encouraging residents who bought wreaths and other evergreens from chain…
Jail Staff can Ignore Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders
MADISON, Wis. - Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel says jail staff don't have to follow inmates' do-not-resuscitate orders. Sauk County attorneys asked Schimel for a legal opinion on the question after an inmate arrived at the county jail in September…
Evers Names Obama Official to Head Wisconsin Health Agency
UPDATE: MADISON, Wis. - (11:15 a.m.) Gov.-elect Tony Evers has named two Democratic lawmakers to his Cabinet. Evers on Thursday named state Rep. Peter Barca, of Kenosha, as secretary of the Department of Revenue and state Sen. Caleb Frostman, of…
State Says 380 People Died in Traffic Crashes in 2018
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says more people lost their lives on state roadways in 2018 compared to the year before. Initial reports show 380 people were victims of fatal crashes last year, up from 358 in…
Ellison Plans to Target Drug Prices as Attorney General
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Keith Ellison says prescription drug prices, student debt and housing costs will be among his top priorities when he's sworn in next week as Minnesota's attorney general. Ellison tells Minnesota Public Radio the community meetings he's…
Lake Temperature Data Unavailable Due To Government Shutdown
DULUTH, Minn. -- With the partial Government Shutdown still underway the affects are being felt here in the Northland, even by local Meteorologists as they forecast this winter weather. First…
Duluth Public Library Delivers Books to People Physically Unable to Visit
Every year the Duluth Public Library gets over four hundred thousand visits from Duluth residents but for some who enjoy reading, it may not be an option to go in…
Duluth Area Salvation Army Raises $260,000 Through Red Kettle Campaign
DULUTH, Minn. - The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign has wrapped up for the season. In the greater Duluth area, the Salvation Army raised about ten percent more money than last…
St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin Sworn in for Third Term
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Attorney, Mark Rubin, was sworn in for his third term in office on Wednesday. Rubin has been the County Attorney since 2011. He has worked…
Officer Describes Ravine Rescue
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday night, a man was pulled from a ravine along Kingsbury Creek near the Lake Superior Zoo. A man was hiking with his wife and dogs along…
Suspect in Custody After Potential Threat at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - There was a potential threat on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus Tuesday night. It all started with a 911 call reporting a man making suicidal threats who…
Gov. Scott Walker Appoints Ashland County District Attorney
ASHLAND, Wis. – Governor Scott Walker appointed St. Croix County Circuit Court and Attorney David Meany as Ashland County District Attorney on Wednesday. “We are pleased to appoint David Meany to be the next district attorney for Ashland County,” said…
Authorities Identify man Found in Ravine
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities have identified the man who was found by a hiker in a remote area near the Superior Hiking Trail as 36-year-old William Berger. Police believe he may have been stranded in the ravine for three to…
Officials Remind Rural Residents to Clear Address Markers
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office issued an important reminder to folks in rural communities as snow starts to pile up. Sheriff Tom Burch is reminding residents to make sure their address sign is free of snow…
Evers Open to Vetoing Entire GOP-Written Budget if Necessary
MADISON, Wis. - Democratic Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he isn't ruling out vetoing the entire state budget if Republicans completely ignore his proposal and decide to write their two-year spending plan. Evers reiterated in a Wednesday interview with The…
MN Marine Shot, Killed, in DC Barracks in Apparent Accident
WASHINGTON - A U.S. Marine has been shot and killed at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. Police say the Marine was shot early Tuesday in an apparent accident. Marine Corps spokesman Chief Gunnery Sgt. John Jackson said the man…
Patrol: 111 Drunken Driving Arrests New Year’s Eve
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota State Patrol says there were 111 arrests for drunken driving overnight on New Year’s Eve. The arrests statewide by law enforcement agencies happened between 6 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday. That’s six fewer arrests than…
Firefighters Battle Virginia House Fire
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Firefighters from the Virginia, Eveleth and Mountain Iron fire departments were dispatched to a house fire in Virginia on Tuesday evening. Authorities say the fire was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the 900 block of 3rd Avenue…
Fit and Fabulous Tech to Help You Stay Motivated in 2019
DULUTH, Minn. - Verizon can help put a little pep in your step if health and fitness are on your 2019 to-do list. These wearable devices make hitting…
Winning Mega Millions Jackpot Sold in New York
NEW YORK - One ticket matched all five numbers and the mega ball to win the Mega Millions $425 million dollar jackpot. The lucky ticket was sold at an Auto Service Center in Glen Head, in Nassau County, New York.…
Keeping Your Pets Safe During Brutal Cold Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn. - The cold temperatures aren't just hard on humans, our pets also need to stay safe and warm this winter. Pet experts and the owners of…
$1 Million Bond set in Cass County Baby Death
WALKER, Minn. - A central Minnesota man is being held on $1 million bond in the death of an infant in his care. Twenty-year-old Presley Sleyster is charged in Cass County with second-degree murder without intent in the Dec. 5…
Kick 2019 Into High Gear at Swift Martial Arts Leadership
DULUTH, Minn.-Health and fitness are among the top of the list of resolutions almost every year. One Northland business is helping you kick that up a notch. For…
Man Taken Into Custody on UMD Campus Following Gun Alert
DULUTH, Minn- One person has been taken into custody at UMD after police responded to a report a person with a gun on campus. UMD Police say at 9:01 p.m. Tuesday, police received a 911 call from a suicidal male,…
Staying Active in Jay Cooke State Park During the Winter
DULUTH, Minn.-This winter, many Minnesotans are choosing to be active by exploring nature at Jay Cooke State Park. The park has a variety of programs this upcoming year including, kids…
