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Ford Recalls 550K Vehicles That can Roll Away Unexpectedly

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling about 550,000 cars and SUVs in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. The recall covers certain 2013 through 2016 Fusion sedans and some 2013…

Wisconsin Prepares for Mining Projects After law Changes

FLAMBEAU, Wis. (AP) - Communities in northern Wisconsin are working on their next steps following a recent law change that'll give companies an easier time moving forward with plans to mine metals. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the repeal of…

Minnesota Early Voting up for August Primary Election

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is on its way to triple the number of people who voted early in the state's August primary election. The Capitol View reports that figures from the Minnesota Secretary of State's office show that…

Youth Care Counselor Accused of sex Acts with Juveniles

DULUTH, Minn. – A male Hills Youth Care Counselor at the Hills Youth and Family Services has been accused of engaging in sex acts with juvenile male clients. Authorities say they received a report of the allegations on Saturday and…

US Economy Surges to 4.1 Percent Growth Rate in Q2

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. That’s the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who began spending their tax cuts and exporters who rushed to get…

Walz Calls for gas tax Increase, Opens Door to Other Hikes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Rep. Tim Walz says he'd push to raise the state's gasoline tax if elected governor to pay for infrastructure improvements. The Democratic congressman included that measure as part of a broader policy package he released…

Duluth Brew-Haha

Duluth, Minn-The 7th Annual All Pints North Brew Fest is brewing. and ready to pour out to thousands at Bayfront Festival Park. For beer lovers this is really the most wonderful…

Local Loveliness

Duluth, Minn.- Some clouds and cooler air didn't stop people from getting a whiff of the flowers at Duluth's Rose garden today. It was so perfect thoughts of romance were even in the…

Aiming at the Target

Superior, WI- Preparations are wrapping up for the 2nd annual Bowfest at Mont Du Lac resort on Friday. Archers will shoot 3D animal targets like a dinosaur, as well as distance and…

Duluth Yacht Club Holds Weekly Sailboat Races

DULUTH, Minn. - The best way to enjoy this beautiful summer weather is by spending days and nights out on the lake. And that's exactly what many Duluth residents have been doing thanks…

Duluth Man Found Not Guilty of Murder

DULUTH, Minn.-  Not guilty is the verdict for a Duluth man who had been accused of a Lincoln Park murder. Aaron Humphreys was accused of killing 47–year–old Eric Burns at the Bedrock…

North Country Independent Living Expo

SUPERIOR, Wis.- One community is celebrating the abilities of people with disabilities, all while raising money for a local organization. The North Country Independent Living Expo at Superior's Mariner Mall was…

Authorities ID Drowning Victim in Northern Minnesota

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have released the name of a woman who drowned in a lake in northern Minnesota. Beltrami County authorities identify the victim as 32-year-old Amber Jackson of Cass Lake. Jackson's body was pulled from Lake Bemidji…

Wisconsin PSC Approves Foxconn Transmission Lines

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin regulators have signed off on American Transmission Company's plan to build a new substation and transmission lines to power Foxconn Technology Group's massive flat-screen plant in Mount Pleasant. The Public Service Commission voted 3-0 on…

Facebook Market Value Plunges $119 Billion

NEW YORK (AP) — The 19 percent loss in Facebook’s stock chopped $119 billion off its market value. It was the company’s worst trading day since going public in 2012, and among the biggest one-day losses of market value in U.S.…

Husky Energy Rebuild Continues

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Husky Energy announced today they plan on reopening their refinery within the next two years after suffering an explosion exactly three months ago. During a conference call with investors today they said they have spent $53 million…

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