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Midday Update 10-08-18

Three Hurt When Boat Runs Aground on Northern Minnesota Island

CRANE LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say three people were injured, including one seriously, when a boat ran aground in the early morning hours on an island on a northern Minnesota lake. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the crash happened…

Morning Update 10-8-18

Wisconsin Hospitals see Unpaid Medical Bills Rise to $1B

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin Hospital Association report shows that the state's hospitals have seen an increase in unpaid medical bills that's topped a billion dollars. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that 150 Wisconsin hospitals had a total of $1.1…

Get Felted Soap at Apple Fest

BAYFIELD, Wis.- Believe it or not there's more than just apples at Apple Fest. There are all types of vendors taking advantage of the large crowds to sell their…

Aurora Man Dies in Crash in Biwabik Township

BIWABIK TOWNSHIP, Minn - Tonight authorities believe alcohol and speed were factors in a fatal one-vehicle accident in Biwabik Township. The accident happened around 2:20 Sunday morning on Vermilion Trail and Ajax Road. The victim is a 25-year-old Aurora man.…

Police: Alcohol, Speed A Factor In Fatal One-Vehicle Crash in Cook

COOK, Minn. - Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in a fatal one-vehicle accident in Cook, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened 11 a.m. Sunday on Buboltz Road. Authorities say the 23-year-old male…

Cloquet Police Issue Warning After Six Recent Overdoses

CLOQUET, Minn. - Cloquet police have put out a warning after a half-dozen drug overdoses within the last week. Police are calling the numbers alarming. In all six cases, Narcan was used to avoid death and reverse the overdose. The…

Apple Festival: Apple of Bayfield's Eye

BAYFIELD, Wis.- The chilly October wind, normally piercing through the air, was overcome by the warmth of community, and food, at the 57th annual Bayfield Apple Festival. "Turnout was very good, I mean…

Former Vikings Player Speaks at School Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. - Former Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk was the keynote speaker at the Stella Maris Academy's second annual fundraising dinner, with all of the proceeds going to scholarships…

Evening Update 10-6-18

Northlanders Rally to Clean Up Local Beaches

DULUTH, Minn. - If common Northland beaches look a little cleaner, it's all thanks to helpful Northland volunteers. The City of Duluth was just one of the sponsors for the coastal cleanup…

Veterans Go Hunting As Part Of Wounded Warriors Program

WRENSHALL, Minn. - A family in Wrenshall is hosting a group of veterans this weekend to go turkey hunting and thank them for their service, as part of the Wounded Warriors Minnesota…

Gordy's To Close For Season on Sunday

CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet will be wrapping up for the 58th season on Sunday. The restaurant operates during the warmer months of the year to give their customers the best experience…

5K Raises Money For Local K9 Units

DULUTH, Minn. - The second annual 5K–K9 run took place Saturday morning at Lester Park to help spread the word and raise some money for the local law enforcement K9 units. "People obviously…

Judge Kavanaugh Officially Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice

WASHINGTON (AP) - Brett Kavanaugh has taken the oaths of office to become the 114th Supreme Court justice, just a couple of hours after the Senate voted 50-48 to confirm him. The quick swearing in enables Kavanaugh to begin work…

Senate Approves Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Justice

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed Brett Kavanaugh as an associate justice of the Supreme Court, putting a second nominee from President Donald Trump on the highest court in the land. Kavanaugh was confirmed 50-48 Saturday during a historic…

Students Tour Factory for Manufacturing Week

DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton declared this "Manufacturing Week" in Minnesota. Some prospective workers had the chance to tour a manufacturing facility in Duluth. Students in the Pathways to Prosperities program…

Essentia Hosts White Ribbon Campaign for Child Loss Awareness

DULUTH, Minn.- October is Pregnancy and Child Loss Awareness month, and it was acknowledged at Essentia Health with their white ribbon campaign. The campaign's mission is to educate the public…

Student DJs are Recognized for College Radio Day

DULUTH, Minn.- Colleges across the nation celebrated local music and student led radio stations for College Radio Day. University of Minnesota Duluth's radio station, 103.3 FM, or "The Basement" as it's…

Locomotive Letdown! Steam Engine Rides Cancelled Until Summer 2019

DULUTH, Minn.- Those who were looking forward to the Fall season's trip down the Norshore Scenic Railroad on a steam engine will have to wait just a bit longer. Steam Engine 28…

Math Conference Happening at UMD this Weekend

DULUTH, Minn.-UMD is celebrating math this weekend during a conference geared toward the subject. The event, which features participants from across the planet, focuses on graph theory while studying properties of all…

Dem Manchin Says He'll Vote to Confirm Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON (AP) - The remaining undecided Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin, says he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The West Virginia senator announced his decision moments after the remaining undecided Republican, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, said she would…