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Mayor Larson to pen Open Letter in Response to Rolling Stone Article
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced on Twitter Friday morning that she will be responding to the recent Rolling Stone article “A Night Among the Trump Believers Way Up North” with an open letter of her own. The…
Kasson Officer Charged With Sexual Assault
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A Kasson police officer is being held on unconditional bond of $1 million for criminal sexual conduct charges in Olmsted County. Fifty-one-year-old Julio Baez was arrested earlier this week at a Winona motel. A complaint against…
New Fast Food Restaurant Coming to London Road
DULUTH, Minn. – Taco Bell may soon be coming to London Road. It would be located at the site of the former BP station at 2031 London Road in Duluth. The gas…
Homicide Charge Filed in Pedestrian's Death
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A man with three drunken driving convictions is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle in the death of a pedestrian who was struck and killed in Milwaukee earlier this week. A criminal complaint says…
Twin Ports Board Meeting of the F-ARTS
DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday, June 23, Rubber Chicken Theater will present their latest project, The Twin Ports Annual Board Meeting of the F-ARTS. The group is set to debut another…
ABC Orders 'Roseanne' Spinoff for Fall Minus Roseanne Barr
LOS ANGELES (AP) - ABC, which canceled its "Roseanne" revival over its star's racist tweet, says it will air a Conner family sitcom minus Roseanne Barr this fall. ABC ordered 10 episodes of the spinoff after Barr agreed to forgo…
"Break the Chain" for Cancer Research this Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Sunday, June 24, The University of Minnesota Medical School and College of Pharmacy, Duluth Campus join the "chain" of community groups in the fight against cancer. The University…
Supreme Court Adopts new Rules for Cellphone Tracking
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects’ movements by collecting information about where they’ve used their cellphones. The justices’ 5-4 decision Friday is a victory for privacy…
Man Charged in Target Gift Card Scam
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A man accused of posing as an Internal Revenue Service representative and tricking people into buying Target gift cards to pay of phony tax debts is facing federal charges in Minnesota. A criminal complaint filed…
Drummond is Wading in the Water
DRUMMOND, Wis.,- It's sunshine and clear sky now but Drummond is still wading in the water. Drummond town chairman Roy Bloom remains busy keeping track of road conditions. "Two, three, there was…
The Northland Helps Bring Alzheimer's Awareness On The Longest Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The Longest Day event is held on the longest day of the year, which happens to be the summer solstice. It's a day meant to help people living with…
Military Map Donations Accepted
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Veterans Memorial Hall is looking for donations of military maps. It’s all part of project for the Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center which helps preserve the stories…
St. Luke's Heart Center Honored
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Luke’s was honored earlier today being recognized as a Heart Attack Receiving Center from the American Heart Association. They received a gold level status from the organization for their…
Trump Rally Recap
DULUTH, Minn.-Less than 24 hours ago, President Donald Trump was in Duluth hosting a roundtable with area leaders and eventually a rally at Amsoil Arena. Amsoil was packed to capacity inside and…
Orlando International Airport to Scan Faces of US Citizens
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s busiest airport will be the first in the nation to require a face scan of passengers on all arriving and departing international flights, officials said Thursday, a move that pleases airport executives but worries privacy…
Former UW Student Sentenced to Three Years for Assaults
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A judge has sentenced a former University of Wisconsin-Madison student who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three female students and choking or stalking two others to three years behind bars. WKOW-TV reports Dane County Circuit Judge…
WisDOT Updates Road Closures in Northern Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation crews continue to assess road damage due to high water levels in many northern Wisconsin areas. WisDOT has released an updated list of road closures and say that repairs are scheduled to…
Highway 48 Reopens in Pine County
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that Highway 48 between Hinckley and Danbury has reopened. Highway 48 near the St. Croix River had been closed since June 18 due to high water levels. The MnDOT says crews…
Heavy Rains Cause Roads to Flood in Southeast South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Heavy rains are causing roads to flood in southeastern South Dakota. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says Highway 11 in southeastern Sioux Falls is closed from 57th Street to 271st Street for water over the…
One Injured in Iron River Motorcycle Crash
IRON RIVER, Wis. - The Iron River Police Department and the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on County Highway H in Iron River Wednesday evening. Authorities say as 63-year-old John Esterly, of Superior, traveled…
Chisholm Man Missing Since May
CHISHOLM, Minn. – The Chisholm Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing person. Christopher Quirk, 50, of Chisholm has been missing since early May and was last seen in Virginia. The last known contact with Quirk…
Minnesota Cafe Hears it From Both Sides for Hosting "Fox & Friends"
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The small Duluth diner is getting an earful from commenters and callers for hosting Fox News' "Fox & Friends" morning show a day after President Donald Trump visited the city. Uncle Loui's Cafe, a local favorite…
Duluth School District Seeks Outside Financial Firm to Complete Budget
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District has hit an ‘unexpected hiccup’ with the 2018-2019 budget process. According to district officials they are seeking outside professional financial services to assist in completing the budget accurately and by the state's required…
Rhubarb Festival Kicks Off Saturday
DULUTH, Min. -- It's that time of year again to get your taste buds ready to tackle the tangy tartness of every known rhubarb! The 2018 CHUM Rhubarb Festival kicks off Saturday…
Raising Awareness on The Longest Day
DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, June 21, members in the community living with or affected by Alzheimer's Disease will have the chance to raise funds and awareness for care and support.…
Democratic Milwaukee Businessman Andy Gronik Drops out
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik is ending his campaign for governor. Gronik announced Thursday he was dropping out of the race. That leaves nine Democrats in the field looking to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker.…
