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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Mayor Gives Annual Chamber Speech

DULUTH, Minn.-It’s a new year and new challenges await the city of Duluth. Mayor Emily Larson held her annual Chamber of Commerce speech today where she said the city has been…

Many Members of Minnesota Delegation to Donate Shutdown pay

MINNEAPOLIS - Several members of Minnesota's congressional delegation say they'll donate their pay to charity during the partial federal government shutdown. Reps. Pete Stauber, a Republican, and Angie Craig, a Democrat, said Monday they would donate their salaries during the…

Minnesota Twins to Retire Mauer's No. 7 on June 15

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have set the date for retiring Joe Mauer's No. 7 jersey. The Twins announced Tuesday that Mauer's number will be retired in a pregame ceremony at Target Field on "Joe Mauer Day'' on Saturday, June…

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