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Chicago Man Charged in Duluth for Sale of Controlled Substance

DULUTH, Minn. - The Saint Louis County Attorney’s Office has formally charged 36-year-old Michael Mark Lewis, of Chicago, with 2nd degree sale of a controlled substance in a public housing zone. Authorities say after they executed a search warrant at…

Minnesota Spends $10M a Year to Battle Invasive Species

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is spending millions annually to fight invasive species in its lakes and waterways, but the damaging plants and animals are continuing to spread. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the state Legislature since 2014…

Duluth International Airport Receives $8.6 Million Grant

DULUTH, Minn. – A grant for more than $8.6 million has been awarded to the Duluth International Airport for infrastructure improvements. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, and Representative Rick Nolan made the announcement today that the U.S. Department of…

New Murals Unveiled in Northland

NORTHLAND-Multiple new murals have popped up in the Northland. Over at the pub Jack’s Place on Tower Avenue, a huge mural is being painted by artist Brian Olson in the bar's beer…

Minnesota man Charged With Aiding Wife's Suicide

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota man has been charged with aiding the suicide of his wife, who was reportedly suffering from unexplained pain. Sixty-one-year-old Thomas Houck of Eden Prairie was charged Monday. A criminal complaint says he called…

Hermantown Police Searching for Robbery Suspects

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Authorities in Hermantown responded to two robbery calls just 30 minutes apart on Saturday night. According to a Monday press release from the Hermantown Police Department the first call came in at 10:30 p.m. stating that an…

Washburn Woman Dies Following Motorcycle Crash

BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. - Authorities say that a Washburn woman died on Thursday after her motorcycle left the roadway striking several trees. Nona DeMars, 65, was traveling on County Highway G near Sportsman Lane in the Township of Pilsen…

Wisconsin Woman Drowns in Ponto Lake

BACKUS, Minn. – A Sheboygan woman has died from an apparent drowning accident in Ponto Lake on Sunday. Authorities say the 37-year-old female had been swimming near shore and was found by other parties in the area. The victim was…

PepsiCo Buys SodaStream for $3.2 Billion

JERUSALEM (AP) — PepsiCo bought carbonated drink maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion on Monday, a move the beverage giant hopes will further help it adjust as consumers drink less traditional soda and opt more for flavored waters and other drinks.…

Torso, leg Found in Mississippi River in Southeast Minnesota

WABASHA, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say more body parts have been found in the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsch says two boys discovered a torso and an attached leg with a boot on Saturday. The…

Police Recover Puppy Stolen From car in Chaska

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) - Police have recovered an 11-week-old puppy stolen from a car in Chaska. The Chaska Police Department said in a Facebook post on Sunday that the dog named Goldy has been recovered. Police say a suspect has…

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