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Fourth of July Holiday Travel Will Set A Record

DULUTH, Minn. - The Fourth of July is officially tomorrow and that means the roads are becoming busier and busier with holiday travelers. Prepare to share the road with millions for the upcoming Fourth of July…

Great Outdoors: UMD Land Lab

DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth Land Lab was recently voted one of the top college farms in the country. The UMD Land Lab is a thirty acre…

CBD Oil Store to Open in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new store in Superior will soon be selling hemp-based CBD products. CBD is said to treat everything from pain to epilepsy to anxiety and doesn't give users a…

Fireworks Safety Warning for Pet Owners

DULUTH, Minn. - Animal experts are warning pet owners to be extra mindful as fireworks start to go off for the Fourth of July. Those loud bangs can be really stressful for pets and can even send them running…

Attorney General Hopeful Visits Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Although democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (DFL-MN) currently serves as a member of congress for Minnesota's 5th congressional district, a position he's held since January 2007. He has his…

Butcher Shops Stay Busy During Fourth Weekend

IRON RIVER, Wis.-With many people off tomorrow, Northlander's will certainly attempt to fire up those grills no matter what the weather conditions. Ownership from Jim's Meat Market in Iron River said…

Minnesota Supreme Court OKs Limited Cameras in Courtrooms

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has made permanent a pilot project that allows limited use of cameras in the state's courtrooms. The high court gave its formal stamp of approval to the rules Monday. Media outlets…

Fuel Truck Goes up in Flames in Ely

ELY, Minn. – An Edwards Oil and Propane truck started on fire around 12:00 p.m. today in Ely. The fire happened near Sheridan Street next to the Lucky Seven.…

Ruling Deals Setback to Proposed Power Plant in Superior

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - An administrative law judge in Minnesota has dealt a setback to a proposed gas-fired power plant in Superior, Wisconsin. Minnesota Power wants to join with Dairyland Power Cooperative to build the plant, saying it would…

Heavy Rains Lead to Flooding in Southwestern Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A powerful downpour is washing out roads and flooding some basements in southwestern Minnesota. Lyon, Redwood and Murray counties were dealing with headaches Tuesday after an estimated 6 to 8 inches of rain fell overnight in some…

Eyes on the Sky as Fourth Fest Inches Closer

DULUTH, Minn. - All eyes are on the sky as forecasters have mentioned rain showers and strong storms multiple times for the forecast on Independence Day. As of Tuesday afternoon, FOX…

65th Spooner Rodeo Event Kicks off Thursday

The Spooner Rodeo kicks off this Thursday, July 5 with the Coca-Cola Family/Youth night starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. This year Spooner Rodeo Queen Katie…

Knowing Your Neighbors: KG Fireworks

SOUTH RANGE, Wis. -- In this weeks knowing your neighbors Brittney Merlot takes us to the South Range to ignite your adrenaline at KG fireworks warehouse. KG is a must stop…

Wiconsin Court OKs Unconscious Drunk Drivers' Blood Draws

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin state Supreme Court says police can legally draw blood from unconscious drunken drivers. The court ruled 5-2 Tuesday that drivers automatically consent to a blood draw when they drive on Wisconsin roads. The court…

Ex-Federal Officer Went to NYC to Sexually Abuse Girls

NEW YORK (AP) - Prosecutors say a former federal law enforcement officer traveled from Minnesota to New York City with plans to sexually abuse two girls. Ex-Federal Protective Service inspector Jesse Rodriguez was arrested Sunday when he showed up to…

DNR Offers Boating Safety Tips

DULUTH, Minn.-With all the warm weather recently, many Northlander’s boats have hit the water. Local safety officials from the DNR want to remind the public that they want people to have fun,…

Seattle Bans Plastic Straws, Utensils at Restaurants, Bars

SEATTLE (AP) — Looking for a plastic straw to sip your soda? It’s no longer allowed in Seattle bars and restaurants. Neither are plastic utensils in the latest push to reduce waste and prevent marine plastic pollution. Businesses that sell…

TV Station Threats Referenced Newsroom Shootings

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A former worker at a St. Paul television station is charged with violent threats after authorities say he brought up the mass shooting at a Maryland newspaper while talking with the station's security director. Gene…

Minnesota AG Swanson Sues OxyContin Manufacturer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is suing the major painkiller producer of OxyContin, alleging the pharmaceutical company misrepresented the medication and contributed to overdose deaths. Attorney General Lori Swanson filed the lawsuit against Purdue Pharma on Monday. It comes…

Study Shows Cofee may Boost Longevity

CHICAGO (AP) — Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily. In a study of…

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