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911 Call: 'I got Attacked by a Mountain Lion, my Friend too'

SEATTLE (AP) - Recordings of emergency calls about a fatal cougar attack in Washington state Saturday detail how a dispatcher calmly struggled to figure out where it occurred and how worried the surviving victim was about his friend. Isaac Sederbaum…

Foxconn Calls Story on Wisconsin 'Inaccurate'

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Foxconn Technology Group says an article saying that it plans to shift the focus of what is made at its Wisconsin plant to reduce costs is “inaccurate and is not based on any facts.'' Foxconn reacted…

Fire Damages House Where boy was Killed

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee police are investigating a fire at a home where a 15-year-old boy was brutally attacked and killed apparently over a stolen video game. Officials say the fire Tuesday night could be arson. Fire damage was limited.…

Teacher Removed From Minnesota Board Over Trump Comments

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year has lost her position on a state licensing board after using an expletive in a social media post criticizing President Donald Trump. St. Paul teacher Amy Hewett-Olatunde came…

Nice Pitbull Looks to Help Open People's Eyes

DULUTH, Minn. - Through the power of social media and people coming together, one Northland man is looking to spread H.O.P.E, helping open people’s eyes. “I love all dogs, but pit bull's…

Senate Bill Overhauls Handling of sex Harassment Complaints

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate negotiators have released a bipartisan bill to overhaul the system for handling sexual harassment complaints on Capitol Hill. The bill eliminates mandatory counseling, mediation and the 30-day “cooling off'' period victims are currently required to wait…

More Wisconsin Communities Turning to Wheel Taxes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new report shows more Wisconsin communities are imposing wheel taxes to help fund road repairs. The Wisconsin Policy Forum's report found that until 2011 only four communities had such a tax. By the end of…

Students Learn How to Leave No Trace on the Trails

DULUTH, Minn.- The Great Outdoors took over Congdon Park Elementary School as students learn how to preserve our forests. The Superior National Forest's educational outreach program aims to inspire students to…

Tutors Needed in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- Elementary schools in the Northland are in need for more math and reading tutors, this comes after students are struggling at higher class levels such as algebra. Duluth needs 52…

Celebrating EMS Workers Week

DULUTH, Minn.-Local EMS workers enjoyed a cookout on this beautiful day to celebrate EMS workers week. The food was provided by St. Luke’s to celebrate the hard work emergency responders do every…

Incumbent Mayor of Cloquet Seeks Second Term

CLOQUET, Minn. - Incumbent Cloquet Mayor Dave Hallback is seeking re–election. He was outside City Hall and made the announcement in front of his supporters. Since he first took office in…

Minnesota man Injured in Home Explosion

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A western Minnesota man is being treated for injuries caused by an explosion at a home in Benson. The Swift County Sheriff's Office says 51-year-old Brian Orsten of Benson was injured by the blast Monday afternoon, which…

Many Cancer Patients Juggle Care Along With Financial Pain

(AP) - Cancer patients often start two battles after diagnosis: They have to fight their disease and avoid financial ruin. Hospitals and patient advocates around the U.S. are rushing to offer more help for the latter as treatment costs soar…

Michigan man Gets Prison in Diseased Body Parts Probe

DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit-area man who brokered cadavers and body parts for medical training has been sentenced to nine years in prison for failing to disclose that they had been infected with hepatitis or HIV. Arthur Rathburn showed no…

Jen Schultz Files for Re-Election to MN House 7A Seat

DULUTH, Minn. – State Representative Jen Schultz has filed for re-election for her third term as the Representative for State House District 7A. “I’m asking for people of East Duluth to continue to support me and stand alongside me as…

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