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Animal Answers: Donations Needed for Large Animal Fund

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - It's more common than many people think; large animals looking for a safe place to go after being surrendered to an animal shelter. Recently on May 11, the Humane…

Man Dead After Being Struck by Train in St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - Authorities say one man is dead after he was struck by a Canadian National Train Tuesday night. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office a pedestrian was struck at approximately 11:40 p.m. near the…

Man Allegedly Angry Over Castile Case is Charged in Hacking

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A man who allegedly hacked into Minnesota state computer databases because he was angry over the acquittal of the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile has been charged. Charges against 19-year-old Cameron Thomas Crowley of Lino…

Morning Update 6-6-18

An update on local news and weather.

Candidates With Familiar Names run to Replace Ellison

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two candidates with familiar names are running for Rep. Keith Ellison's seat in Congress. There was a rush to file for Ellison's Minneapolis-area district Tuesday as the six-term congressman launched a late bid for Minnesota…

Pilots Abruptly Asked to Leave Wayne Johnson Silver Bay Airport

SILVER BAY, Min.- The airport in Silver Bay is now shut down after what city officials are calling an abrupt inspection by MnDot due to safety concerns. Nearly one dozen pilots are…

Great Outdoors: Duluth Farmer's Market

The grass is green, the leaves on the trees are busting, and our local farmers are back in the groove. In this week's Great Outdoors we chat with some local…

Husky Energy Holds Open House to Answer Community Questions

SUPERIOR, Wis. - For the first time since a major fire and explosion in April, Husky Energy is meeting with the public and answering their questions about the state of their…

Service Center Employees Honored

DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Auditor’s Service Center at the Miller Hill Mall got some special recognition today from the County Board for all the work they’ve done to battle the…

Railroad Industry Future Discussed

DULUTH, Minn.-The railroad industry is a big part of the Twin Ports economy and today Northland leaders got an inside look at the future of that business. The Minnesota Regional Railroads Association…

Operation K-9 This Thursday

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Police K-9’s serve a vital role in law enforcement whether it’s helping apprehend an armed suspect or sniffing out a drug bust. This Thursday those skills will be on display during…

Evening Update: 6-5-2018

Fire Rips Through Garage on Congdon Boulevard

DULUTH, Minn.-A garage fire at 8031 Congdon Boulevard left no one injured in the early afternoon hours. Five trucks were on the scene to put out the blaze. There were no hydrants near the garage, so they had to set…

Ellison, First Muslim in Congress, Running for Minnesota Attorney General

ST. PAUL, Minn.-U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, has filed papers to run for Minnesota attorney general. Ellison, also the vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, filed Tuesday just hours ahead of a deadline. Ellison…

Midday Update 6-5-18

An update on local news and weather.

Supreme Court Allows for Vacation Rental Along Hayward Lake

MADISON, Wis.-A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a family that wants to rent out their house along Hayward Lake in northern Wisconsin, despite complaints from the neighbors. The neighbors filed a lawsuit in 2016, arguing that…

Candidates Scramble to Beat Filing Deadline

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The filing window for Minnesota's political offices is quickly drawing to a close. The deadline to file for state and federal offices was set to close at 5 p.m. Tuesday. That will bring resolution of rampant speculation about…

Richard I. Bong Historical Center to Host Free BWCA Trip for Veterans

SUPERIOR, Wis. - This summer, officials with the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center are stepping up to give back to Northland veterans in a big way - through a free…

Moose Lake Museum Prepares "Shack" for 1918 Fires Dedication

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - This year marks 100 years since the historic, tragic fire of 1918 that ravaged much of the Northland. The blaze swept the region beginning on Saturday, October 12,…

Morning Update 6-5-18

An update on local news and weather.

Roundabout Construction to Begin Monday in Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Construction for a roundabout at the intersection of Midway Road and Maple Grove Road in Hermantown is set to begin on Monday. Midway Road will remain open to traffic during the first month of construction; however Maple…

For Miss America, Goals, not Swimsuits

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -The Miss America pageant says it is dropping the swimsuit competition in favor of an interactive session between judges and contestants. The group announced Tuesday it is eliminating the swimsuit competition and making changes to its…

Canadian Police say at Least 24 People Injured in bus Crash

PRESCOTT, Ontario (AP) - Canadian police say a bus ran off the road in eastern Ontario and at least 24 people have been hospitalized, four with life-threatening injuries. Ontario Provincial Police Constable Suzanne Runciman said Monday the bus was carrying…

Regents to Consider UMinn Tuition Rate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota has proposed a tuition freeze at three of its five campuses, including Crookston, Duluth and Rochester. University system regents are expected to vote Friday on the plan that also raises in-state tuition by…