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Evers Names Picks for Transportation, Agriculture, Insurance

MADISON, Wis.  - Gov.-elect Tony Evers has named four more members of his Cabinet, including an advocate for raising revenue to improve the condition of Wisconsin's roads as head the state Department of Transportation. Evers announced the picks Friday. His…

Minnesota Approves Salary cap Waivers for 22 Local Officials

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Republican lawmakers are criticizing Gov. Mark Dayton's administration for approving pay raises for 22 local government officials. Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans recently notified lawmakers that his agency is allowing salary cap waivers for…

Authorities Searching for Suspect in Police-Involved Shooting

SUPERIOR, Wisc- Superior Police tell us the suspect charged with threatening three police officers resulting in an officer-involved shooting is still a wanted man. Joshua Farmer, 19, was shot six times by Superior Police officers back in October. The actions…

Trump Says Defense Secretary Mattis Will Retire in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is stepping down from his post, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, after the retired Marine general clashed with the president over a troop drawdown in Syria and Trump’s go-it-alone stance in world affairs.…

Former Duluth Teacher Sentenced for Having sex With Student

DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth Middle School teacher, Karla Winterfeld, was sentenced to twelve years in prison Thursday afternoon. Winterfeld will serve eight years of her sentence in prison and four years on supervised release. Winterfeld, 34, admitted to having…

Feds Move to Formally Renew Leases for Twin Metals Mine

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The federal Bureau of Land Management says it plans to formally renew the mineral rights leases for the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely. The bureau said in a statement Thursday that its plans to…

WLSSD Kicks off Annual Treecycling Program

DULUTH, Minn. – WLSSD and area partners kicked off their annual Treecycling program this week. The programs is aimed at encouraging residents to recycle their fresh-cut holiday trees. The program is free and is offered at multiple locations throughout the…

No Charges in Wisconsin Explosion That Killed One

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - A police chief says there will be no criminal charges against anyone related to an explosion in southern Wisconsin that killed a firefighter and leveled several buildings. Sun Prairie Police Chief Patrick Anhalt said Thursday "There…

Explore the North Shore this Holiday Season

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - Skiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes at Lutsen Mountains! But that's not all the vast wilderness in Cook County has to offer this winter season. Linda…

More Details Come Forward After Cloquet Police Officer Dismissed

CARLTON, Minn.-Last night, the Carlton County Attorney’s office announced it had dismissed 18 pending cases involving a Cloquet police officer. In a statement released today, the city of Cloquet said the officer being separated from his employment is Scott Beckman,…

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency OKs PolyMet mine permits

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has signed off on three important permits sought by the developers of the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The agency Thursday announced its approval of the air and water…

Gov.-Elect Walz to Name Three More Cabinet Appointments

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz is preparing to announce three more cabinet appointments. Walz, a former teacher, will visit a school in St. Paul on Thursday to name his picks to run the Department of Education, Office…

Foes of Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline File Appeals in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS - Opponents of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota have filed appeals to challenge the state Public Utilities Commission's approval of the project. Environmental and tribal groups filed initial notices…

Two Killed in Head-On Collision in Deer River

DEER RIVER, Minn. – Two people are dead following a head on crash on Highway 46 Wednesday evening. According to the MN State Patrol the accident happened on Highway 46 and County Road 39 near Deer River just before 6:00…

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