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Ex-Minnesota Sheriff Accused of Threatening Female Employee

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota county sheriff who resigned unexpectedly last month is accused of threatening a female employee in the sheriff's office. The Star Tribune reports that an investigation ordered by the Chisago County Attorney's Office shows that Rick…

Environmental Groups File BWCA Mining Lawsuit

DULUTH, Minn. – A lawsuit was filed Monday morning by conservation groups The Wilderness Society, Center for Biological Diversity, and the Izaak Walton League of America, all represented by Earthjustice, to challenge the reinstatement of federal mining leases near the…

University of Minnesota Aims to Grow System Enrollment

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota says students who can't get into its selective Twin Cities flagship will be steered to the four other campuses as the system looks to grow by 3,000 over the next six years. The…

Gun Recovered From Police Shooting Scene

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says officials have recovered a black and silver handgun from the scene of a Minneapolis police shooting that left a man dead. The bureau, which is investigating the shooting, said Sunday…

Gunshot Detection Technology Coming to Wisconsin Schools

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Some Wisconsin schools will be using gunshot-detection sensors when classes resume this fall to try to get police to respond more quickly to a mass shooting. The sensors are among various security upgrades schools are rolling out…

Starbucks to Accelerate Store Closings Next Year

NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks says it will accelerate its store closings in the U.S. next year as it tries to boost sluggish sales. The Seattle-based company announced Tuesday that it will close 150 under-performing stores in heavily penetrated markets,…

Juneteenth Celebrated in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A community event in Superior celebrated African-American freedom. The annual Juneteenth gathering honors the day African-Americans were freed from slavery with family fun, games, and free food. Organizers hope the…

The 48th Annual Park Point Art Fair

DULUTH, Minn. - After nearly five decades the Park Point Art Fair continues to be a staple in the community. The Park Point Recreational Area was filled with more than…

One Dead, Two Injured in Bayfield County Crash

BARKSDALE TOWNSHIP, Wis. - One person is dead and two others are injured after a crash Friday afternoon in Bayfield County. According to authorities, the two vehicle crash occurred on Highway…

How to Keep Your Gear in Good Shape

DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland is known for its beautiful hiking and camping opportunities. This weekend one local shop is helping you keep your outdoor gear sharp for the trails. It's Grand…

Lakeside Starts New Rummage Sale Tradition

DULUTH, Minn. --Just a few weeks after Duluth’s Park Point neighborhood had its annual rummage sale, the Lakeside neighborhood in the east end of town is starting its own new tradition. The…

Portion of Shipping Docks Being Restored in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A shipping wall in Superior built back in the 1940's is now being rehabilitated thanks to an over one million dollar grant. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Harbor Assistance Grant…

FarWestFest This Weekend

DULUTH, Minn.-The FarWestFest kicks off tonight in Gary New Duluth on Commonwealth Avenue. Food vendors have already opened up for the night with music beginning at 8 p.m. Festivities continue on…

Solstice Celebrated in Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn.-A celebration is taking place in Lincoln Park until 8 p.m. to celebrate the summer solstice. It's all happening on the 1900 block of West Superior Street to celebrate one of…

Activists Provide Fentanyl Tests to Help Stop Overdoses

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Activists are encouraging people to use test strips on drugs as the number of fentanyl overdose deaths rises in Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the strips offer a simple way for people to tell…

Man Accused of Vista Fleet “Theft” has Been Sentenced

DULUTH, Minn. – Gregory Sullwold, the man accused of releasing the Vista Fleet boats into the harbor last September, has been sentenced. Sullwold was sentenced Friday morning to two years’ probation and a $1,000 fine. He pleaded guilty to felony…

Mayor Larson Issues Response To Rolling Stone Article

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson issue a response to the recent Rolling Stone Magazine article written by Ana Marie Cox. Here is the letter in its entirety: An Open Letter to Ana Marie Cox and Rolling Stone: Those…

Warming drives spread of toxic algae in US, researchers say

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The words blasted to cellphones around Oregon’s capital city were ominous: “Civil emergency . prepare for action.” Within half an hour, a second official alert clarified the subject wasn’t impending violence but toxins from an algae…

Recent Rains Kick off Mosquito Season in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Swarms of mosquitoes will soon be buzzing in Minnesota after recent bouts of rain. Mosquitoes typically emerge in the early summer when their eggs become submerged in water, causing them to start hatching. The Metropolitan…

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