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Shopko Closing 39 Stores in 19 States

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. - Wisconsin retailer Shopko is closing 39 stores in 19 states. Shopko spokeswoman Michelle Hansen says each store employs 10 to 25 employees, putting the scope of job cuts at about 400 to nearly 1,000 positions. Liquidation sales…

Biomedical Ethics Conference at St. Luke's

DULUTH, Minn.- Several health professionals gathered Wednesday in Duluth, as St. Luke's Hospital hosted its Annual Biomedical Ethics Conference. Experts presented the latest educational information on the ethics of genetic testing. This discussion…

Robot Wars Take Over Lake Superior College

DULUTH, Minn.-The machines took over Lake Superior College's Downtown Center, as they put some of their student–made robots to the test for "Robot Wars." Seven integrated manufacturing student…

Make Your Own Wreath at Glensheen

DULUTH, Minn.- Who needs to buy holiday decorations, when you can make them? Wednesday night at Glensheen, people learned how to make wreaths. Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center brought all…

Annual Lutefisk, Salmon and Meatball Dinner

DULUTH, Minn.- The First Lutheran Church hosted its annual Lutefisk, Salmon and Meatball dinner on Wednesday. The event is a way to carry on the Nordic Holiday tradition. "Immigrants brought it over. They…

Sen. Klobuchar Speaks Out About President Bush

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke to Fox 21 today after attending the services for President Bush in Washington D.C. She said moments like this can bring the country together as nation looks back on the legacy Bush left…

Minnesota Cities Turning to Brine to Keep Roads Ice-Free

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Cities across Minnesota are turning to spraying brine on roads to help keep them ice-free, with some saying it's better than salt. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has added brine sprayers to its fleet of 840…

Man Beaten At Duluth Transportation Center

DULUTH, Minn. –  Duluth police are investigating after a man was punched and kicked in the head at the Duluth Transportation Center at 228 W. Michigan Street. The call was reported to police at 8:24 p.m. Monday. When police arrived,…

USA Gymnastics Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

(AP) - USA Gymnastics is turning to bankruptcy in an effort to ensure its survival. The embattled organization filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on Wednesday as it attempts to reach settlements in the dozens of sex-abuse lawsuits it faces…

Toxic Amounts of Vitamin D Spur dog Food Recall

NEW YORK - Elm Pet Foods is the latest maker of dog food to issue a recall over elevated levels of vitamin D, which can cause kidney failure at high enough levels. Similar recalls have been issued by ANF Inc.,…

Meet "Tug" the Pier B Ambassador!

DULUTH, Minn. - Can you believe it? Tugboat or "Tug" the Pier B Ambassador is already seven months old! Tug's owner, Nikki Anderson, works as Director of Operations at…

Wisconsin Legislature OKs Weakening Governor, AG

MADISON, Wis. - The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has approved a sweeping package of bills weakening the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. The state Assembly approved the lame-duck legislation Wednesday morning. The Wisconsin Senate did the same less than three…

Utility Rate Hike for Superior Residents

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A major explosion back in April at the Husky Energy Refinery in Superior resulted in about $25 million in damage. It also caused hundreds of residents to evacuate the…

Salvation Army seeking Bell Ringers

  DULUTH, Minn.- There are only few weeks left until Christmas for the Salvation Army to reach this year's goal of about $300,000 but a shortage of volunteers could keep them…

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