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Two Found Guilty in Wisconsin Pipeline Protest Case
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) - A jury has found two people guilty of disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer following a protest at Enbridge Energy's Line 3 construction site in Wisconsin last summer. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that 24-year-old Alexander Emery…
Devastating Toxic Algae Bloom Plagues Florida’s Gulf Coast
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (AP) — Tons of dead fish. A smell so awful you gag with one inhale. Empty beaches, empty roads, empty restaurants. A toxic algae bloom has overrun Florida’s southern Gulf Coast this summer, devastating sea life and…
"Back to the 80s" Party to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - On Saturday, August 18, folks in the Twin Ports have the chance to listen to two rockin' 80's bands as the take the stage at Barker's Island Pavilion.…
UMD Political Science Professor Weighs in on Tuesday's Primary Election
DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, August 14, residents in Minnesota and Wisconsin have the chance to make their voice heard during the 2018 Primary Election. Tuesday morning, Cindy Rugeley, UMD Associate…
Child Dies in Swing set Collapse in Zumbrota
ZUMBROTA, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a young child died in a swing set accident in southern Minnesota. Police say the 4-year-old child was swinging Monday morning in Zumbrota when the structure collapsed. First responders and a medical helicopter were…
Cars Plunge as Highway Bridge Collapses in Italy; 22 Dead
MILAN (AP) — A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed Tuesday in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging nearly 150 feet into a heap of rubble below. A…
Meet the Woman Behind Ashland's Colorful Downtown
ASHLAND, Wis.- Over the course of 20 years Ashland, has transformed into an outdoor art gallery and the year 2018 has been named the year of women, let us…
Duluth Human Development Center Receives Almost $2 Million to Help Mental Illness
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Human Development Center for community Mental Health is moving forward with several new programs thanks to nearly $2 million in grant money. In the past six months, HDC was…
Summertime Fun at Pinehurst Park
CLOQUET, Minn. - A lot of area families and young swimmers are still heading outdoors even with these record breaking temperatures. Some people spent their day on the beach at Pinehurst Park…
Seaway Port Authority Names First Female Director
Duluth, Minn.- The Duluth Seaway Port Authority is celebrating its first–ever female Executive Director, in the port's 60-year history. On Monday, Deb DeLuca was officially appointed to the position, starting this Thursday,…
Rolled Ice Cream Shop Opens Up in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Hot temperatures made for the ideal opening week for a new Duluth business called T-Icy Roll. The hibachi rolled ice cream shop allows customers to see their ice cream…
William A. Irvin Set to Move Out of Minnesota Slip After Approval of $850,000 Budget
DULUTH, Minn.- The city's plan to move the William A. Irvin out of the Minnesota slip is going to cost more than the city anticipated. Monday night city councilors voted to approve the allocation…
Knocking Doors for Voting Youth
Duluth, Minn- This is the first year where millennial voters are projected to outnumber baby boomers in the state's November general election. Some young Minnesotans are taking to the streets to get their…
City Officials say Summer is a Busy Time for Public Nuisance Violations
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Summer is a time for yard work for some and for the city of Superior it's a busy time ensuring lots are cleaned up. Items such as mattresses and couches…
What to Know before the Primary Election
DULUTH, Minn.- It's primary election Tuesday, as candidates in many big races will be finalized for the general election in November. With several major statewide races in both Wisconsin and Minnesota,…
Lawmakers vow Action on Google Location Tracking
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to. An Associated Press investigation shows that using Google services on Android devices and iPhones allows the company to record your whereabouts as you go…
Immigrations Audits Affect Dozens of Minnesota Businesses
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A St. Paul baking company that shuttered after an immigration audit is among nearly three dozen Minnesota businesses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has targeted since President Donald Trump took office. ICE audited as least…
Florida Parking lot Shooter Charged in “Stand Your Ground” Case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Florida prosecutors have charged a white man in the death of an unarmed black man whose videotaped shooting in a store parking lot has revived debate over Florida’s “stand your ground” law. The Pinellas County…
St. Cloud Woman Fatally Struck While Walking on Street
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - St. Cloud police say a woman has died after she was struck by a car as she walked on a city street. Officers were called to the crash on Saturday afternoon. Police say the 59-year-old…
Getting Groovy with Ely's Spiritwood "Forget Me Not" Foundation
ELY, Minn. - The Spiritwood 'Forget Me Not' Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that enhance the quality of life of those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of…
Duluth to Host All City Senior Picnic Once Again
DULUTH, Minn. - Registration is now open for seniors in the City of Duluth to sign up for the All City Senior Picnic. The event was last held in…
Trump Tweets About Harley-Davidson Boycott
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump is backing calls for a Harley-Davidson boycott amid an ongoing steel tariff dispute. Harley-Davidson drew Trump's wrath in June after the manufacturer announced it is moving production of motorcycles sold in Europe to…
Fire Causes Damage to Billings Park Motel
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fire crews in Superior responded to a report of smoke coming from the Billings Park Motel Sunday night. Smoke could be seen coming out of a vent in the roof at the motel located at 3411 Belknap…
Minnesota Deputies Rescue Women 'Stranded' on Unicorn Raft
https://twitter.com/ChisagoCountySO/status/1028410586382716928 STARK, Minn. (AP) - It was not a fairy tale, but a rescue on a Minnesota lake did involve a rainbow unicorn. A sheriff's deputy and a reserve deputy from the Chisago County Sheriff's Office spotted a group of…
KQDS Fox21 Broadcast Frequency Changes in Virginia, International Falls
DULUTH, Minn. - On 8/14/18, television translator stations K47IR-D located in Virginia and K45JD-D located in International Falls, MN, which rebroadcasts the programming of FOX21 KQDS-TV in Duluth, MN will change its broadcast frequency (channel number) as part of the…
Lake Superior Chainsaw Sculpture Championship Crowns a Winner
SUPERIOR, Wis. - All weekend long, world-class carvers have been creating chainsaw sculptures on Barker's Island in Superior. Ten competitive carvers were given twenty-three hours to create chainsaw sculpture masterpieces. After they…
