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15-Year-old Accused of Drunken Driving With Baby in car
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) - Police in southeastern Wisconsin say a 15-year-old boy is accused of driving drunk with a baby in the back seat. Mount Pleasant police say the baby's mother and another teen in the car were also…
All Aboard the Fall Colors Train Starting this Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Friday, September 21, folks will be able to hop aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Fall Color Tours. Executive Director of the North Shore Scenic Railroad, Ken…
Red Cliff to Build Cell Tower in Aftermath of Drownings
RED CLIFF, Wis. (AP) - The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa says plans are underway for a cell tower on its reservation in northern Wisconsin, a need that was underscored by the recent drowning deaths of four family…
Third Minnesota Measles Case Prompts Travel Warning
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Health officials are urging Minnesotans to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date before they travel after the state confirmed a third measles case. Last week the Minnesota Department of Health identified a case of…
Remembering the 100-Year Anniversary of the Death of Finnish Immigrant
DULUTH, Minn.- Sept. 18, 1918 marks the supposed lynching of Finnish immigrant Olli Kinkkonen. The story goes that Olli refused to fight in World War I and there…
Hotel Pikku Opens in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Pikku means 'small and odd,' but the Hotel Pukku's size and aesthetic appears to fit perfectly in the renovated Lincoln Park Craft District. The hotel was opened for guests…
Plea For Answers In Case of Missing Duluth Woman
DULUTH, Minn.- Three years after Sheila St. Clair went missing in Duluth family and police are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward. Over…
Senior Apartment Complex Held Grand Re-Opening
DULUTH, Minn. - Heritage Senior Apartments held their grand re-opening today, celebrating the end to their renovation. The complex, located at 700 Commonwealth Avenue, homes one and two bedroom apartments for people 62…
Local Business Has Fun With Construction Traffic
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- A local business is making light of the traffic construction is causing through town. Sweet Pea's Gift Shop waned to make sure their store was noticed by backed up cars,…
Perfect Time To Go Pumpkin Picking
DULUTH, Minn. - Well it's starting to feel like fall out and everyone is getting ready for their favorite fall activities like apple picking, corn mazes and of course, pumpkin picking. Local roadside…
United Steelworkers Local 6115 Vote Unanimously for Strike Authorization
VIRGINIA, Minn. - A crucial vote for the members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6115. The group in Virginia is demanding an increase in their wages and better benefits. One member…
Inside Look at UMD's Media Technology Lab
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth is showing off their state of the art media technology lab. From the green screen to virtual reality this MMAD lab is utilized by everyone from…
Student Senate Makes National Constitution Day Known on Campus
DULUTH, Minn.- It's national constitution day and the College of St. Scholastica is making a day of it. The CSS student body government is handing out pocket copies of the constitution.…
Survey Finds 2 Million US Teens are Vaping Marijuana
(AP) - A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine, but results published Monday in the journal JAMA…
Couple Charged in Fatal Wisconsin Crash
OCONTO, Wis. (AP) - Prosecutors say a woman and man were drunk and fighting in their pickup truck when they caused a fatal crash in northeastern Wisconsin. Twenty-six-year-old Kelly Crispin, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and 31-year-old Eric Soloman, of Plymouth,…
Sen. Johnson Says Panel Should Hear From Kavanaugh Accuser
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says the Senate Judiciary Committee should hear from a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were in high school. Johnson said in a…
Fall into Autumn Adventures with The Duluth Experience
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth region offers seasonal attractions for thousands of visitors every year. Combine the amount of entertainment and adventure with beautiful fall colors and there's certainly something for…
Ignite Your Taste Buds this Thursday at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - Are you a sweet or spicy chili fan? No matter the type you favor most, there's sure to a flavor for you at the 2018 United Way Chili…
Divers Locate Body in Lake Minnetonka After Boater Missing
ORONO, Minn. (AP) - Divers have recovered a body from Lake Minnetonka near where a boater was reported missing. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says the body was found Sunday near Big Island. Deputies had been searching that area for…
UMD Students Showcase Harvested Goods at Farm Fest
DULUTH, Minn. - Farm Fest is one of the highlights for students at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). It's the time for them to show off everything they've harvested all season.…
Border Battle Celebrates Rivalries
DULUTH, Minn. - Football season brings fun, food and rivalries to fans everywhere, especially right here in the Northland this weekend for a Border Battle. The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers…
UMD Students Join International Movement to Help Solve Plastic Pollution Issue
DULUTH, Minn. - Two international organizations have been working together throughout the week to clean up parks and learn more about plastic pollution, and a group of UMD students joined the movement…
Annual Properties Tour Highlights Duluth's Historic Buildings
DULUTH, Minn. - An estimated 600 people spread out throughout Duluth as part of the 38th Annual Historic Properties Tour. A behind–the–scenes look at the NorShor Theatre in downtown Duluth was a highlight. The Duluth Preservation Alliance is behind the…
Minnesota Amps Up Oversight For Student Loan Repayments
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Office of Higher Education has become more aggressive about taking student loan recipients to court when they fall behind on payments to keep its rates low. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the Student Education Loan…
Wisconsin To Hit Highest Loss Of Dairy Farms Since 2013
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin is on pace for losing the most dairy farms this year since 2013. The Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says Wisconsin lost 47 dairy farms in…
East End Family Fun Day Day In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The east end of Superior knows how to have a good time. Many people came out for the family fun day there. Lots of food, good times and…
