ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is suing the major painkiller producer of OxyContin, alleging the pharmaceutical company misrepresented the medication and contributed to overdose deaths. Attorney General Lori Swanson filed the lawsuit against Purdue Pharma on Monday. It comes…
LA POINTE, Wis. - Three people were injured from a lightning strike at the Big Bay Town Park on Madeline Island early Saturday morning. According to authorities an officer responded to the call and found three victims at a tent…
CHICAGO (AP) — Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily. In a study of…
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new federal study finds bees are having a much harder time finding food in America's last honeybee refuge. The country's hot spot for commercial beekeeping is the Northern Great Plains of the Dakotas and neighboring areas,…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The rental market for vacation cabins in northern Minnesota is so popular that one county may change how such dwellings are classified to ensure the tax burden is fairly distributed. The Star Tribune reports that Minnesota properties…
DULUTH, Min. -- In this weeks active adventures Meteorologist Brittney Merlot tries stand-up paddleboarding with Day Tripper of Duluth Jake Boyce. Enjoy the video above for more information on this sport! If you…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin residents have only a few hours left to apply for Gov. Scott Walker's $100 per-child tax rebate. Parents can file claims on the state Department of Revenue's childtaxrebate.wi.gov website through midnight Monday. The filing period…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department wants everyone to take in the "oohs and awes without the ouch" this Independence Day. The 4th of July can bring out the best…
IRON COUNTY, Wis. - The Iron County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Hurley Wisconsin man who has been missing since Saturday, June 30. Rich Tilton, 63, was last seen driving in the Hurley area…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo presented by St. Luke's is flying into the Northland this weekend, and you're invited to join in on the fun! Monday…
DULUTH, Minn. – Just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday night the Duluth Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at the Short Stop convenience store located at 1301 East 9th Street. When officers arrived on scene they learned…
DULUTH, Minn. - Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year and many folks will be firing up the grill to help celebrate, but St. Luke's in Duluth says it's important…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - St. Paul police have arrested two people suspected of fatally shooting a man at a festival at Como Regional Park. The police department said on its official Twitter account Monday morning they arrested 27-year-old Nougai…
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Community-supported agriculture farms in the Midwest have been putting fresh boxes of produce on the doorsteps of their urban and suburban neighbors since the 1990s. The volume of farmers trying their hand at the cooperative-based…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota conservation officials are blaming the illegal introduction of nonnative ornamental goldfish for large numbers of dead carp washing up on a lakeshore south of the Minneapolis area. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a virus…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Vista Star in Duluth hit the waters of Lake Superior for a family fun cruise. Even with a little bit of rain about 20 people were on…
DULUTH, Minn. - One year ago the Zenith Bookstore in Duluth opened its doors and chances are you may have purchased a book from there. On Sunday, the bookstore celebrated its one…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - An investigation is underway after fire broke out at the Capri Bar on Tower Avenue in Superior. Firefighters got the call for help around 3:44 a.m. Smoke and flames were visible on the second floor. Crews were able to quickly…
DULUTH, Minn. - Hoops Brewing in Duluth is celebrating its first year in business with a party. It's called a "Hoopla" and it's also a thank you to the many people in…
DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of cities across the nation came together in protest against president's trump's zero tolerance immigration policy. In Duluth, hundreds gathered to protest the policy that led to the children…
ORR, Minn. - A Lake Country Power Cooperative employee died Friday while working on a power outage near Orr. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, the 33-year-old man was reportedly electrocuted at about 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Some of the best chess players in the Northland were ready to make their move at the Seventh Annual Twin Ports Chess Open. An event at VIP Pizza in…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department (DPD) has released information and footage of an officer using excessive force on a man last year. Police Chief Mike Tusken tells us the footage was…
DULUTH, Minn.-Food Truck Fridays have begun again in downtown Duluth. Numerous food vendors were parked outside of the main Duluth library earlier today to celebrate the growing business in the Northland.…
BARNUM, Minn - Thursday severe thunderstorms tore through the town of Barnum. Over 60 mph winds blew down trees onto homes, businesses and even the Carlton County Fairgrounds was damaged. "We…
DULUTH, Minn.-Early absentee voting for this primary elections has begun in Minnesota. The primary, which will be held August 14th, will have numerous races with a number of challengers for the state's top spots. A rally was held at Duluth…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plan to save an algae-plagued lake near St. Cloud has drawn both optimism and opposition. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the agency plans to drop Little Rock Lake's level…
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines says it’s no longer allowing passengers to fly with “pit bull type” dogs as service or support animals, a policy that’s being met with criticism by groups that train service dogs and the people…
