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‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died
DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as “Think,” ″I Say a Little Prayer” and her signature song, “Respect,” and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has…
Health Center Hoopla
Duluth, Minn.- Lake Superior Health Center in Duluth is celebrating its accomplishments and its patients, while raising awareness for overall health in the community, during National Health Center Week. On Wednesday…
Blue-Green Algae Blots Lake Superior
Duluth, Minn.- For years we've been warned to lookout for blue-green algae blooms in local lakes and rivers. But just a few days ago, it bloomed somewhere no one saw coming:…
Congdon Park Elementary School Re-Opens after Rat Infestation
DULUTH, Minn.- Congdon Elementary School in Duluth shut down school grounds for the summer after a rat infestation was found on school grounds underneath the building, but with school just around the corner…
Former Carter Hotel Building To Be Demolished
DULUTH, Minn. - The rundown Carter Hotel building in downtown Duluth is now approved or demolition. The building is located behind the Fond-du-Luth Casino at 17 North 2nd Avenue East. The Fond…
Wednesday Night at the Races Lets Kids Be Active
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Wednesday Night at the Races has become a huge local traditional throughout the summer, where kids can participate in free, short, non-competitive races each Wednesday for six…
Community Builds Relationships At Kids, Cops and Cars
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been a busy day at Bayfront Festival Park. Hundreds of kids and their families turned out for the annual Kids, Cops and Cars event; where a big…
Squad Car Storytime Allows Kids to Bond with Police Officers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department had the chance to engage with the community on Wednesday as they held storytime at the Duluth Public Library. A Duluth Police Officer hung out at…
New Hermantown Market Space Hosts Groundbreaking
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- An exciting new development center is coming to Hermantown. The Hermantown Marketspace has been years in the making and broke ground on Wednesday. The Hermantown Marketspace is located on…
Minnesota Voters Almost Set Record During Primary Election
DULUTH, Minn. - When Minnesota voters headed to the polls for Tuesday's primary it was the biggest estimated in 24 years. In Duluth almost 30 percent of registered voters showed up.…
Cabin and Bunkhouse Destroyed in Cook County Fire
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – Lutsen and Tofte Fire Departments responded to a report of a residential structure engulfed in flames at 4 County Road 34 Rollins Creek Road in Lutsen Township Tuesday evening. When fire crews arrived on scene a…
Two Hurley men Found Guilty of First Degree Homicide
HURLEY, Wis. – A jury in Iron County has found two Hurley men guilty of first-degree homicide with a dangerous weapon and hiding a corpse. Joseph D. Lussier and Richard Francis Alexander Allen were both sentenced to life in prison…
Human Error Blamed for Statewide 911 Outage in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Officials in Minnesota say human error was to blame for a statewide 911 outage earlier this month. Minnesota's Emergency Communications Networks said Wednesday it has concluded its investigation into the Aug. 1 outage . Similar…
Level Three Predatory Offender Relocates Within Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - A level three predatory offender will be changing addresses within the city of Hibbing on August 18. Robert Edward Berendt will be relocating to the vicinity of 6th Avenue East and 30th Street East. On August 16…
Researchers Look Into Lake Superior Algae Bloom
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Scientists are investigating an unprecedented algae bloom in Lake Superior and have sent samples for lab testing to determine if it's toxic. Minnesota Public Radio reports that kayakers and other visitors to the popular lake shore…
Get Bubbly for the 10th Annual Duluth Bubble Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - Families in the Northland will have the chance to get bubbly this Sunday, August 19! This marks the 10th year for the Duluth Children's Museum's Bubble Festival. Organizers…
Hot Weather Worries: Tips for Keeping Pets Cool
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - In this week's Animal Answers, we're tackling the topic of hot weather worries when it comes to pets. With temperatures soaring into the 80s and lower…
Superior Home Damaged in Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 5322 East 3rd Street just before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. When crews arrived the flames had spread from the home’s exterior to the attic. The house suffered…
Vermont Nominates 1st US Transgender Candidate for Governor
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former utility executive from Vermont has become the first transgender candidate to win a major political party's nomination for governor. Christine Hallquist defeated three other Democrats en route to victory in Tuesday's primary. The former CEO…
Turnout in Wisconsin Primary Highest Since 2002
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Turnout in Wisconsin's primary that saw hotly contested races among both Democrats and Republicans is the highest since 2002. Based on official results, turnout in Tuesday's election was nearly 22.1 percent. That is the highest since…
Minnesota Primary Turnout Estimated Highest in 24 Years
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota's long list of big races in Tuesday's primary sparked the biggest turnout in more than 20 years. A spokesman for the secretary of state's office tweeted late Tuesday that it was about 21.5 percent. The spokesman,…
Father Charged With Gravely Injuring Infant
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) - A father with a lengthy criminal record is charged with inflicting life-threatening injuries on his newborn son in Apple Valley. Thirty-two-year-old Michael Herkal is charged in Dakota County District Court with first-degree assault and malicious…
Evers Wins DFL Primary for Wisconsin Governor; Now Faces Gov. Walker
MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin state schools chief Tony Evers has won the Democratic primary for governor and will face Republican Gov. Scott Walker in November. Evers emerged from a field of eight candidates in Tuesday's primary. He was the only candidate to…
Ellison Wins Minnesota’s Attorney General Nomination
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison has won Minnesota's Democratic primary for attorney general. Ellison defeated four other candidates to win Tuesday's primary days after a former girlfriend accused him of domestic abuse. Ellison denied the allegation.…
Stauber Wins GOP Nomination for Eighth District
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Pete Stauber has won the GOP primary for the northeastern Minnesota congressional seat being vacated by Democrat Rick Nolan. Stauber, a St. Louis County Commissioner and retired Duluth police officer, defeated former Duluth School Board member Harry Robb Welty…
Johnson Wins GOP Primary for Minnesota Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn.-County Commissioner Jeff Johnson has beaten former Gov. Tim Pawlenty in Minnesota's Republican primary for governor, derailing Pawlenty's bid to reclaim his old job. Johnson won Tuesday despite Pawlenty's enormous fundraising and name recognition advantages. He also won…
Klobuchar, Newberger To Face Off in MN Senate Race
(AP) - Minnesota state Rep. Jim Newberger has won the GOP primary to take on incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Newberger beat three other candidates Tuesday but faces an uphill battle in November against the popular Klobuchar, who is…
