Midday Update 6-5-18
An update on local news and weather.
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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…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Getting to Know The Bauble Fairy
DULUTH, Minn. - Big box and department stores have a large selection when it comes to bling and jewelry for babies and children. But one Northland mother simply wasn’t satisfied…
Vikings, U.S. Bank Help Fund Rec Center At Stowe Elementary
DULUTH, Minn.- The new recreation center is currently being built in New Gary Duluth right outside Stowe Elementary School, which got a huge boost from U.S. Bank and the Minnesota Vikings in…
Police Camps Held for Youth in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.-All week, kids from Cloquet and the Fond du Lac Reservation are learning all about what police officers do as they participate in a variety of camps throughout the area. The…
'Mother Earth, Tired' on Display at Zeitgeist Gallery
DULUTH, Minn. - An art display called "Mother Earth, Tired" has taken over the gallery at the Zeitgeist Arts Building. Artist Claudia Faith tells us she cares deeply for the planet and…
Lake Superior Art Glass Opens New Location in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Art Glass has moved to 347 Canal Park Drive. The new larger space gives artists and customers the chance to experience the gallery and both studios…
What You Should Do to Help Prevent Elder Abuse
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Elder abuse is more common than you think. The month of June is dedicated to Elder Abuse Awareness Superior's Mayor Jim Paine and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson proclaimed today,…
Former Gov. Pawlenty Stops in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty made a stop in Duluth today as he’s seeking his governor’s seat once again. The Republican, and former presidential candidate, stopped by Monaco Air this morning…
Welty, Former School Board Member, Running for 8th District
DULUTH, Minn. – Harry Welty, a former Duluth school board member, has announced he is running for the 8th Congressional District seat as a Republican. This is Welty's third time running…
9-year-old boy Dies in ATV Crash in Northern Minnesota
WALKER, Minn. (AP) - Authorities in northern Minnesota say a 9-year-old boy was killed in an all-terrain vehicle crash over the weekend. Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch says the crash happened on private property in rural Boy River around 5…
Minnesota Teen Pleads Guilty in Football Teammate Beating
FAIRMONT, Minn. (AP) - A southern Minnesota high school football player has admitted he took part in an assault on a teammate that left the other teenager unconscious last fall. Eighteen-year-old Dalton Nagel of Blue Earth pleaded guilty Monday to…
Army Corps Photo Contest Kicks off Today
DETROIT, Mich. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to see your Great Lakes photography. Starting today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a photo contest for pictures featuring the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal or from…
Swanson Announces bid for Minnesota Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is getting into the state's crowded race for governor. The announcement Monday marks a shift for the Democrat, who in January said she intended to seek a fourth term as…
Democrats Criticize Limited Gubernatorial Debate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The decision to limit participation in a Democratic gubernatorial debate is drawing sharp criticism and calls for candidates to boycott the July event. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association said Monday it would only allow four of the…
Minnesota's Swanson Asks Nolan to Join Governor run
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two people familiar with the discussions say Minnesota Democratic Attorney General Lori Swanson has asked retiring U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan to be her running mate in a possible last-minute entry into the governor's race. Two…
Auditor Otto Drops From Minnesota Gov Race
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota State Auditor Rebecca Otto is ending her campaign for governor. Otto, a Democrat, says in a Facebook post Monday that she came to the decision after dropping out of the endorsement race at this…
Midday Update 6-4-18
An update on local news and weather.
Former Johnsonville Employee Accused of Product Tampering
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A former employee of Johnsonville Sausage is facing federal charges that accuse him of putting foreign objects in sausages while he worked at the Sheboygan Falls company. The tampering charges allege Jonathan Tilman Lane, of Kiel, placed…
Gift Ideas for Grads and Dads with Verizon Wireless
DULUTH, Minn. - It's a busy time of year with graduations taking place and Father's Day just around the corner. This morning, Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Rachel Agurkis stopped by FOX…
The Port Town Trolley Offers new Features for Summer
DULUTH, Minn. – The DTA summer Port Town Trolley officially hit the streets for the summer season on Sunday with some new features. The Port Town Trolley is a free daily service that runs through Labor Day in Bayfront, Canal…
Annual Rummage Sale to Take Over Park Point This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth tradition is continuing this weekend. The Park Point Rummage Sale is taking place Friday, June 8th, and Saturday, June 9. This sale is four miles long on…
