Midday Update 5-18-18
An update on local news and weather.
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No Injuries in Early Morning Semi Truck Fire
CANYON, Minn. – Minnesota State Patrol Officers responded to a semi-truck on fire this morning on Northbound Highway 53 between Birch Road and Harris Road just South of Canyon. Reports show that the semi-truck blew a tire and became…
Boat Safety Week Kicks Off with Life Jacket Reminder
DULUTH, Minn. -As the weather warms and more folks hit the water, several officials are reminding Northlanders to be cautious on the lake. This coming week is all about safety on…
Local Media Report Fatalities at Texas School
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) - Houston-area media citing unnamed law enforcement officials are reporting that there are fatalities following a shooting at a high school. Television station KHOU and the Houston Chronicle are citing unnamed federal, county and police officials…
Morning Update 5-18-18
An update on local news and weather.
Missing Child Found in Iowa
CAMDEN, S.C. - Authorities confirm that Dakota Ray, the missing 2-year-old from South Carolina, was located in Iowa late yesterday. Dakota had been missing since April and was last seen at a hospital in Iowa on Monday with her parents.…
Active Shooter Reported at Texas High School
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) - Law enforcement officers are responding to a high school near Houston after an active shooter was reported on campus. The Santa Fe school district issued an alert Friday morning saying Santa Fe High School has…
Body Found in Forest Lake Woods
FOREST LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Police are working to learn the identity of a body found in some woods in Forest Lake. Authorities say a man searching for morel mushrooms found the body Thursday behind the CenturyLink building. Police Capt.…
Gunman Arrested After Police Shootout at Trump Resort
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Gunfire erupted early Friday at President Donald Trump’s golf resort, as a man shouting anti-Trump rhetoric draped a flag over a lobby counter and exchanged fire with officers in what one official called an “ambush” before…
Quick-Changing Weather Crushes Sailboat Into Aerial Lift Bridge
DULUTH, Minn.- It started out as a beautiful 80-degree day on Lake Superior, but that quickly changed. Nobody was injured but the possibility was very real for that…
SPECIAL REPORT: Autism In the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Autism is something many children and their families have to live with every day and it's more common than you might think. Life with autism is a reality…
Stinson Avenue Reopens Near Husky Explosion Site
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Stinson Avenue between Bardon and Hill avenues has reopened following its closure after the Husky Energy fire and explosion. Speed is reduced through the area, and stopping in…
Valentini's Expanding in Duluth's Holiday Center
DULUTH, Minn. - After operating for more than 100 years and several locations across Minnesota, Valentini's in Duluth is expanding. Valentini's To Go is located in downtown Duluth's holiday center. The owner…
Life House Recognizes Youth Making A Difference at Celebration of Success Night
DULUTH, Minn. - Life House hosted its fourth annual Celebration of Success to recognize outstanding youth. Life House supports homeless youth and has been around since 1991. The night highlights 30 young…
Ruby's Pantry Helping Families Stretch Their Dollar With Food and Groceries
DULUTH, Minn. - Every third Thursday of the month Ruby's Pantry Coppertop helps families stretch their dollar with food and groceries. This is how it works for just a $20 donation, people can…
UMD Installs Solar Panels At Resident Hall
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD is making history after installing solar panels on one of its residence halls. UMD students, faculty and staff and others were at the Oakland Apartment Complex. The project…
Colalillo Monument Fixed in Western Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-A monument dedicated to a Northland World War II hero has received a makeover. Two Northlander’s heard the monument for Mike Colalillo, who won the Medal of Honor for all he did…
Wisconsin Senate Candidate's Top Priority Expanding Husky Refinery
SUPERIOR, Wis.- 25th District Senate candidate James Bolen running for the Wisconsin Senate spoke–out Thursday highlighting his goals if elected, Husky Refinery is top on the list. Bolen is asking the Husky…
Seat Belt Safety Brought Forward in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-Over the last five years more than 400 Minnesotans lost their lives because they weren't wearing a seat belt. Today, the Northeast Minnesota chapter of the Toward Zero Deaths…
Honoring Duluth's First Responders
DULUTH, Minn.- Police week celebrations continue in the Northland, as first responders in Duluth were recognized. The 29th annual Law Enforcement Memorial Prayer Luncheon is dedicated to honoring officers serving, retired, and…
Bill to Bypass Regulators on Enbridge Line Three Heads to Dayton
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A bill that would let Enbridge Energy bypass the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and proceed with replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota is on its way to Gov. Mark Dayton,…
Superior Cooper Elementary School Opening Postponed Until 2019
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior School District officials have announced that the new Copper Elementary School opening will be postponed until September 2019. Officials said in their release this afternoon, “Postponing the opening of the new Cooper for one school year…
Toppers Pizza Grand Opening in June
DULUTH, Minn. – Toppers is pizza has announced they will be holding their Grand Opening on June 16th. As part of their grand opening celebration Toppers will be giving out free pizza for a year to the first 50 people…
Authorities say Missing Child may be in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children along with the Camden Police Department in South Carolina are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 2-year-old child. Authorities believe Dakota Ray may now be…
Lowest US Birth Rate in Three Decades Could Pose Risk to Economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Women in the United States gave birth last year at the lowest rate in 30 years, a trend that could weigh on economic growth in the coming decades. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center…
Senate Confirms Gina Haspel as new CIA Director
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed Gina Haspel as the first female director of the CIA following a rocky nomination process that reopened debate about one of the darkest chapters in the spy agency's history. Thursday's vote was 54-45.…
Electronics Recycling Event to Take Over Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend you have the chance to get rid of old electronics in a way that's healthy for the environment. Global Ewaste Solutions is hosting the 2nd Annual Electronic…
Duluth to Celebrate Music and Passions of Bob Dylan
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Saturday and lasting through the following week, Bob Dylan and his music will be the talk of the town. It's all part of the Annual Duluth Dylan…
Adding Heat to Your Salad with JJ Astor
DULUTH, Minn. - As the weather begins to warm there are more and more vegetables available to take advantage of in the kitchen. For this week's cooking connection Robert Boyd, the Director…
