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Morning Update 10-2-18

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Steady for Third Year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Student test results in Wisconsin held steady last year, with some gains in mathematics but little progress in narrowing the achievement gap. The state Department of Public Instruction released the results Tuesday. The results show that…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Diamond Royal Tack

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Northern Midwest isn't normally knowing for its Western staples, but Fox 21 found one of the only places in the Twin Ports that can help…

1918 Marked by More than Just Fire

DULUTH, Minn.-A presentation took place at the Duluth Public Library tonight to shed some new light on what some call Duluth's most devastating year, 1918. Organized by Twin…

Wisconsin Historical Society Asks Community How to Assemble New Museum

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It's not everyday that a whole community is asked what they want to go into a museum. But that's the opportunity people in Superior got on Monday, as…

Poverty Simulation Held in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A program in Superior showed the community what living in poverty can be like. It's sometimes difficult for people who didn't grow up in poverty to understand what it's…

Imagine Canal Park Pilot Project Comes to an End

DULUTH, Minn. -Duluth's Imagine Canal Park plan, a pilot project to rethink the neighborhood, is coming to an end. The city received more than 600 submitted forms and hundreds more comments for…

Grandma's Marathon Registration Opening

DULUTH, Minn. - Registration for the 2019 Grandma's Marathon, Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon, and William A. Irvin 5K will open at 7 p.m. on Monday. Last year, registration for the 7,500 person…

Duluth Grill Named Best Breakfast in the State

DULUTH, Minn. - Not many restaurants in the Northland can say they have the title of being one of the best breakfast restaurants in the state of Minnesota. But Duluth Grill received…

Free Menstrual Supplies Machines Installed In UMD Restrooms

DULUTH, Minn. -Organizations at the University of Minnesota Duluth are collaborating to make getting menstrual products free and convenient for all. Last spring students at UMD wanted the Student Association to…

Attorney: Ellison Abuse Claim Unsubstantiated

ST. PAUL, Minn.-A lawyer investigating a woman's claim that she was physically abused by Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison has concluded the allegation is unsubstantiated. The Associated Press on Monday obtained a draft of the report by Susan Ellingstad, an attorney…

Midday Update 10-1-18

Police: 18-year-old Man dies in Fall at Bemidji State

BEMIDJI, Minn.-Police say an 18-year-old man is dead after an apparent fall from a residence hall at Bemidji State University. Officers were called around 12:30 a.m. Sunday to Tamarack Hall on a report of a person lying on the ground…

Flake Stokes Presidential Speculation as Court Debate Rages

BOSTON-Republican Sen. Jeff Flake is stoking new speculation about a possible presidential run as he emerges as a central figure in the explosive debate over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick. Flake is scheduled to speak in New Hampshire Monday.…

Cancelled Alabama Show in Duluth Rescheduled

DULUTH, Minn.-The Alabama concert that was cancelled for Duluth yesterday has been rescheduled for Nov. 7 at Amsoil Arena. The lead singer of the group is suffering from bronchitis which caused the cancellation, according to a prepared statement from Jade…

Man Struck and Killed on State Highway in Aitkin County

JACOBSON, Minn.-A Floodwood man is dead after being struck by a car on state Highway 200 in Aitkin County. The victim has been identified as Vernon Owens, a Floodwood city councilor. He was serving his third term. Owens was also…

Duluth Fire Department Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the month of October, the Duluth Fire Department is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. This is the first time the Duluth Fire Department has…

Coffee Conversation: Zeitgeist to Host Second 'Spirit of Duluth' Series

DULUTH, Minn. - Culture and cuisine from across the globe will soon take center stage at Zeitgeist in Downtown Duluth. Tickets are on sale right now for the first 'Spirit…

Morning Update 10-1-18

Large Black Bear Feasts on Hermantown Garbage Cans

HERMANTOWN, Minn - As it gets colder outside chances are getting higher that you might encounter a certain kind of creature in your neighborhood. There's one that's become a…

DECC Turned into Wedding Wonderland

DULUTH, Minn.- If you always cry at weddings, then hopefully you didn't find yourself at the DECC today, as the first ever fall Gitche Gumee Wedding Show helped paint Duluth as…

Atari Aces Attack at VIP Pizza

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Joystick champions of the 80's can now defend their titles and compete again in Superior, as an Atari Tournament was held at VIP Pizza. The tournament was organized…

Racers Get Muddy in Dirt Yard Dash

DULUTH, Minn. - Racers got down and a little dirty Sunday for a friendly competition in this year's Dirt Yard Dash. Over 400 people showed up to the Vineyard Church this…

Northlanders Walk to Grant Sick Children's Wishes

DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of Northlanders gathered at Bagley Nature Area Sunday morning for a walk, a 5k and to grant some wishes for the annual Walk For Wishes. "In Minnesota, this…

Minnesota Senator on Saturday Night Live

DULUTH, Minn.- The Land of 10,000 Lakes had some representation on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live this past weekend. The show's cold open parodied the Senate Judiciary Meeting of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, featuring celebrities portraying all…

Cleveland-Cliffs, Steelworkers Reach Contract Agreement

HIBBING, Minn. (AP) - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and the United Steelworkers have reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year contract. The Cleveland-based company and the union announced the deal Sunday. The proposed contract takes effect Monday and covers about 1,800…