Startling Statistics Regarding Elder Abuse in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - The month of June is officially known as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, but talking about the ongoing issues can be difficult and especially hard to detect. Kim Hileman…
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Northland Uncovered: Grandma's Marathon Viewing Train
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend thousands of fans will be packing the streets, waiting for their favorite athletes to pass by. But did you know you can also witness Grandma's Marathon…
Community Paddle Begins at Barker's Island
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Happening Tuesday evening, residents in the Twin Ports have the chance to paddle board for free at Barker's Island. Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Duluth is once again hosting…
Sex Offender Gets $84K in Minnesota Residency Ordinance Suit
ST/ PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A registered sex offender who sued an eastern Minnesota city over its restrictions on where he could live will receive $84,000 as part of a settlement agreement. The Pioneer Press reports that a federal judge's…
Police Sergeant Rescues Child From Busy Chicago Roadway
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A police sergeant is being honored for his quick actions in rescuing a young child from a busy roadway in suburban Chicago. The Naperville Police Department…
Sexual Harassment Seen as Threat to new Female Scientists
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new report is urging a culture change in U.S. colleges and universities that train scientists so women won't be bullied out of the field. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says science should treat…
Coroner IDs Four Family Members Killed in Wisconsin Plane Crash
MONROE, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have released the names of four family members killed in a small plane crash in southern Wisconsin. Green County Coroner Jody Makos on Monday identified the victims as the pilot, 81-year-old Colleen Deininger; her daughter,…
Trump’s vow to end Military Drills With Seoul Stuns a Region
SINGAPORE (AP) — President Donald Trump rocked the region with the stunning announcement Tuesday that he was halting annual U.S.-South Korean military drills — and wants to remove the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in the South as a deterrent against…
Non-Smoke Shops Prepare for June 12 Flavored Tobacco Ban in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The time has come. The tobacco-flavored ordinance is going into effect. "This is an important step especially for youth," American Lung Association Regional Senior Director Pat McKone said. Starting…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Bubble Tea Company of Duluth
Bubble tea – it’s the Asian inspired drink that’s becoming more and more popular here in America. Originating in Taiwan in the 1980s, bubble tea has grown in popularity in all of…
Dozens Of Flower Baskets Hung In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is blooming with color, as more than 100 flower baskets are now brightening up the downtown waterfront. Monday morning, the Clean and Safe Team decorated the streets with…
Little Library Opens at Great Lakes Elementary School
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new little library is encouraging kids to read all summer. The PTA at Great Lakes Elementary School set up the book exchange outside the front doors of the…
Duluth City Council Removes Golf Course Changes in 'Imagine 2035' Plan
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council planned to vote on changes to the city's Comprehensive Land Use plan but, over the weekend, residents and members of the golf community voiced their…
Dancers Audition For Dreamdance Academy Performance Teams
DULUTH, Minn. - A local dance studio is moving to its own beat to help put competitive dance in Duluth on the map. Dreamdance Academy had two sets of auditions for its dance teams.…
DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Tim Walz Makes Duluth Campaign Stop
DULUTH, Minn. - Another candidate hoping to be Minnesota's next governor made a campaign stop in Duluth. Democrat Tim Walz was in Duluth for a labor round table. Walz and his…
President Trump To Hold Rally In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - If all goes as planned President Donald Trump will be in Duluth next Wednesday, June 20 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for a campaign rally. And the GOP–endorsed candidate and St. Louis County…
DFL Candidate for Governor Stop in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-A DFL candidate for governor made a stop at Monaco Air in Duluth earlier today. Current Attorney General Lori Swanson and her running mate Eighth District Rep. Rick…
Library Book Sale Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-The annual Friends of the Duluth Library book sale has kicked off once again. Tens of thousands of books are for sale at the main library, all with the funds going back to the library for programming. Staff at…
US Launches bid to Find Citizenship Cheaters
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. government agency that oversees immigration applications is launching an office that will focus on identifying Americans suspected of cheating to get their citizenship and seek to strip them of it. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
Street Improvements Starting in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities Department will begin reconditioning and paving several Duluth streets today. In addition to improving surfaces, some of the areas will also see improved ADA accessibility, sidewalk, sidewalk, curb, and…
Hairball Returning for 'Rock the Park' at Bayfront
DULUTH, Minn. - The always-fun-to-watch 80’s cover band, Hairball will be returning to Bayfront Festival Park on July 3rd for their “Rock the Park with Hairball” concert event. This year Hairball will have special guests Kat Perkins and Aftershock. The…
Another Million Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in Carlton
CARLTON, Minn. - For the second time in a month a winning Powerball ticket has been sold in Carlton. The winning million dollar ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip located on Highway 210. The winning numbers were: 6, 10,…
Hawaii Volcano Unleashes More Small Blasts, Snaking Lava
HONOLULU (AP) - Small explosions at the summit of an erupting Hawaii volcano could send ash into communities. Scientists say the blasts happened Monday, including one after a magnitude-5.4 earthquake. Ash expelled from the Kilauea volcano may cause poor visibility…
Man Dies After Assault in Northern Minnesota
CASS LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a 25-year-old man has died after he was assaulted in northern Minnesota. Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch says his office was notified late Thursday that a "serious assault" victim had been brought to…
Trump to Come to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - President Donald Trump will be rallying in Duluth next week. According to his official website, the President will be hosting his MN Rally at the DECC Arena on Wednesday June 20. The doors will open for ticket…
Your Internet use Could Change as ‘Net Neutrality’ Ends
NEW YORK (AP) — Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change — though not right away — following the official demise Monday of Obama-era internet protections. Any changes are likely to happen…
Trump to Leave Summit Early, After Meeting With Kim
SINGAPORE (AP) - In the latest twist in the drama-filled nuclear talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump announced on the eve of their historic meeting that he will be leaving Singapore early because the nuclear negotiations…
