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…
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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…
"Empire'' actor Jussie Smollet Turns Himself In
CHICAGO-Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says "Empire'' actor Jussie Smollett" took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.'' Johnson also said at a news conference Thursday that Smollett sent a racist and homophobic threatening letter…
School Closings, Delays for February 21, 2019
Watersmeet Township School District - 2 hour delay
One-On-One: Gov. Walz Talks Legalizing Marijuana, Mining & Infrastructure
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Nearly two months after being sworn into office, Minnesota’s 41st Governor, Tim Walz, is not holding back when it comes to environmental issues, recreational marijuana and infrastructure. "I'm…
Kids Take on Superior Police in Floor Hockey
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Tonight Superior Police got competitive for a game of floor hockey against kids at the YMCA in Superior. This is the third year of the event where kids…
Cars Battle Hills Amidst Inches of Snow
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth advised drivers to stay off the roads today, but that didn't stop many from taking on the city's famous hills. 21st Avenue East…
Longboarding the Snow Away
DULUTH, Minn.- As the snow piles up, some dream of longboarding down a hot, sunny boardwalk surrounded by Palm Trees and beaches. Duluth Folk School gave Northlanders…
West Duluth Business Owner is Happy Snow Mounds Are Now Gone
DULUTH, Minn. - Businesses in West Duluth are finally happy the five foot snow banks hiding their store fronts are now gone after Duluth snow crews cleared them away.…
Northern Lights School Vandalized with Graphic Content
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Police are investigating after vandals spray painted graphic graffiti on the property of Northern Lights Elementary School. The vandalism on the building and the sidewalk includes…
Mail Carriers Deal With Hazardous Conditions While on Their Routes
DULUTH, Minn. - Saint Louis County Public Works wants to remind property owners to shovel around their mail boxes to minimize the risk by damage from a snowplow. Earlier today we caught…
More Snow Means More Business at Local Grocery Stores
DULUTH, Minn.- More snow can be a hindrance for some. But for area grocery stores, it means a boost in sales. The Whole Foods Co-op in Denfeld said they…
Number of Snow Blower Repairs Are Getting Higher this Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - Denny's Lawn and Garden in Woodland is pretty busy repairing snow blowers this winter, after heavy snow has hit the Northland. Broken belts and gear boxes are some…
Police: Woman Killed 3 Daughters, Self With Hunting Rifle
SOLON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Authorities say a Michigan woman fatally shot her three young daughters in a wooded area with a bolt-action hunting rifle before driving home with their bodies and shooting herself. Kent County sheriff's Sgt. Joel Roon identified…
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Republican tax Plan
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed an income tax cut bill in an early showdown with legislative Republicans who had moved to weaken the Democrat's powers just weeks before he took office. Evers' veto Wednesday came on…
Closings, Delays for February 20, 2019
Birchwood School District - Closed with all after school activities cancelled Duluth Public Library: All branches closing at 5 p.m. East Hillside Meeting: The planned public meeting on the Upper Central and East Hillside land use study has been rescheduled from tonight. It…
The City of Duluth Advises No Unnecessary Travel
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is advising no unnecessary travel for today due to poor weather conditions, winds and snow drifting, and low visibility. Snow is expected to fall throughout the afternoon and into the evening, potentially slowing down around…
Minnesota State Patrol Reports 74 Crashes Wednesday Morning
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol tweeted Wednesday morning there had already been 74 crashes statewide between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Officials noted there were 6 injuries but none that were reported serious or fatal. Additionally, there…
Prosecutor: Man With Explosives was Planning Campus Attack
MADISON, Wis. - A prosecutor alleges that a man whose Madison apartment was found to contain homemade explosives appeared to be planning an attack on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Brian Campbell pleaded no…
Winter Storm Advances; Schools and Airport Runways Closing due to Snow
MINNEAPOLIS - Forecasters are warning residents in parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin the advancing winter storm could produce up to 9 inches of snow. Minneapolis and St. Paul schools are among scores of districts that canceled classes Wednesday. The…
Northern Lights Elementary School Vandalized; Superior Police Investigating
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department is searching for three suspects who vandalized a Superior elementary school around midnight last Friday. According to a report the three unknown individuals could be seen approaching the Northern Lights Elementary School…
