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Twin Ports Board Meeting of the F-ARTS

DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday, June 23, Rubber Chicken Theater will present their latest project, The Twin Ports Annual Board Meeting of the F-ARTS. The group is set to debut another…

"Break the Chain" for Cancer Research this Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Sunday, June 24, The University of Minnesota Medical School and College of Pharmacy, Duluth Campus join the "chain" of community groups in the fight against cancer. The University…

Supreme Court Adopts new Rules for Cellphone Tracking

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects’ movements by collecting information about where they’ve used their cellphones. The justices’ 5-4 decision Friday is a victory for privacy…

Man Charged in Target Gift Card Scam

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A man accused of posing as an Internal Revenue Service representative and tricking people into buying Target gift cards to pay of phony tax debts is facing federal charges in Minnesota. A criminal complaint filed…

Drummond is Wading in the Water

DRUMMOND, Wis.,- It's sunshine and clear sky now but Drummond is still wading in the water. Drummond town chairman Roy Bloom remains busy keeping track of road conditions. "Two, three, there was…

Military Map Donations Accepted

DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Veterans Memorial Hall is looking for donations of military maps. It’s all part of project for the Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center which helps preserve the stories…

St. Luke's Heart Center Honored

DULUTH, Minn.-St. Luke’s was honored earlier today being recognized as a Heart Attack Receiving Center from the American Heart Association. They received a gold level status from the organization for their…

Trump Rally Recap

DULUTH, Minn.-Less than 24 hours ago, President Donald Trump was in Duluth hosting a roundtable with area leaders and eventually a rally at Amsoil Arena. Amsoil was packed to capacity inside and…

Orlando International Airport to Scan Faces of US Citizens

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s busiest airport will be the first in the nation to require a face scan of passengers on all arriving and departing international flights, officials said Thursday, a move that pleases airport executives but worries privacy…

Former UW Student Sentenced to Three Years for Assaults

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A judge has sentenced a former University of Wisconsin-Madison student who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three female students and choking or stalking two others to three years behind bars. WKOW-TV reports Dane County Circuit Judge…

WisDOT Updates Road Closures in Northern Wisconsin

DULUTH, Minn. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation crews continue to assess road damage due to high water levels in many northern Wisconsin areas. WisDOT has released an updated list of road closures and say that repairs are scheduled to…

Highway 48 Reopens in Pine County

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that Highway 48 between Hinckley and Danbury has reopened. Highway 48 near the St. Croix River had been closed since June 18 due to high water levels. The MnDOT says crews…

One Injured in Iron River Motorcycle Crash

IRON RIVER, Wis. - The Iron River Police Department and the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on County Highway H in Iron River Wednesday evening. Authorities say as 63-year-old John Esterly, of Superior, traveled…

Chisholm Man Missing Since May

CHISHOLM, Minn. – The Chisholm Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing person. Christopher Quirk, 50, of Chisholm has been missing since early May and was last seen in Virginia. The last known contact with Quirk…

Rhubarb Festival Kicks Off Saturday

DULUTH, Min. -- It's that time of year again to get your taste buds ready to tackle the tangy tartness of every known rhubarb! The 2018 CHUM Rhubarb Festival kicks off Saturday…

Raising Awareness on The Longest Day

DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, June 21, members in the community living with or affected by Alzheimer's Disease will have the chance to raise funds and awareness for care and support.…

Democratic Milwaukee Businessman Andy Gronik Drops out

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik is ending his campaign for governor. Gronik announced Thursday he was dropping out of the race. That leaves nine Democrats in the field looking to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker.…

New Evidence That Viruses may Play a Role in Alzheimer's

WASHINGTON (AP) - A provocative new study says viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's. Some scientists have long suspected viruses or bacteria somehow set the stage for Alzheimer's. Now, the main theory is…

Lawsuit Challenges Federal Leases for Planned Minnesota Mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Nine Minnesota businesses that rely on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area have sued the Interior Department, challenging its decision to reinstate the federal mineral rights leases for the planned Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely. The lawsuit…

Duluth Police say two Arrested at Trump Event

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands gathered Wednesday to hear President Trump address the crowds gathered at the Amsoil Arena, and according to the Duluth Police Department only two arrests were made at the event. One person was arrested for disorderly conduct…

Cooking Connection: Chicken Norway

Chicken Norway Recipe:   4 airline chicken breasts Olive oil                         ½ C. plus 2 T. Thyme dry                     1 t. Oregano dry                  1 t. Basil dry                         1 t. Garlic chopped             1 t. Salt                                  ¼ t.…

Instagram Unveils new Video Service in Challenge to YouTube

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook’s Instagram service is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube when they’re looking for something to watch on their smartphones. The expansion announced Wednesday, dubbed IGTV, will…

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