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…
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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…
Midday Update 5-17-18
An update on local news and weather.
St. Cloud man Struck, Killed by Semitrailer on I-94 After Crashing car
CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) - A Minnesota man is dead after he crashed his car in southeastern North Dakota and then was struck by a semitrailer while walking on the highway. The Highway Patrol says the 36-year-old man from St. Cloud,…
Tree Worker Killed in on-the-job Incident in Richfield
RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) - A landscaping company employee is dead after an on-the-job incident in Richfield. Authorities say the 51-year-old worker was killed Wednesday by a flying piece of metal from a wood chipper. It happened while another employee with…
Multiple People Hurt After School bus, Dump Truck Crash in New Jersey
MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. (AP) — A school bus and dump truck collided on a New Jersey highway Thursday, ripping apart the bus, knocking it on its side and injuring multiple people, according to police. The school bus was on the…
Man Accused of Pulling Down Pants of Sleeping Woman on Train
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A criminal sexual conduct charge has been filed against a man accused of pulling down the pants of a woman sleeping on a light rail train heading into downtown St. Paul. Authorities allege a 39-year-old…
Dayton Vetoes tax Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a bill that would have aligned Minnesota's state tax code with federal changes passed last year. The Democratic governor rejected the bill passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature with about 20…
7-year-old boy Dies of Gunshot Wound to the Head
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) — Police say a 7-year-old boy has died after being shot in the head in suburban Minneapolis. Plymouth police say officers were called around 3 p.m. Wednesday on a report that a child was bleeding from a…
Minnesota Officials Denounce EPA's Planned Limits on Science
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's top environmental and health officials have denounced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's plan to restrict the types of scientific studies that regulators can use to determine human health impacts. In a blistering letter to…
Morning Update 5-17-18
An update on local news and weather.
Fit-N-Fun Run Held in Northland
DULUTH,Minn. – Nearly 2,000 Duluth elementary students hit the track at public school stadium for the annual Fit-N-Fun Run. Students ran a quarter of a mile during the event which…
Fire Rips Through Home on Chester Parkway in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Shortly before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, the Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 114 Chester Parkway. Officials say crews found a heavily engulfed front…
