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Minnesota Man Works to Support Vietnam Veterans

SUPERIOR, Wis. - History is hard to miss throughout the Northland and one center in the Twin Ports is continuously educating citizens and supporting local veterans. One way the Richard I. Bong…

15 Arrested in Cloquet Drug Investigation

CLOQUET, Minn. – An investigation by the Cloquet Police Department dubbed “Operation Spring Cleaning” has led to the arrest of 15 individuals selling controlled substances in the City of Cloquet and surrounding areas. Authorities say during the investigation, “detectives purchased…

Northern Minnesota Wildfire Burns Nearly 6,000 Acres

ROSEAU, Minn. (AP) — A northern Minnesota wildfire has burned nearly 6,000 acres. The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center says the blaze that began Sunday evening remains very active due to westerly winds. The fire is burning about 15 miles northwest…

Minnesota Deputy Charged in Wisconsin Child sex Crimes

BARRON, Wis. (AP) - A sheriff's deputy from Minnesota has been jailed in northwestern Wisconsin on felony child sex crimes. Sixty-year-old Jeffrey Masek is charged in Barron County with child enticement-sexual contact, attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child and…

Superior Pursuits Back on the Big Lake

McQUADE HARBOR, Minn. - Just one semester shy of graduating from Northern Michigan University, Captain Parker Bambenek of Superior Pursuits was hit by a snowmobiler while ice fishing.…

Questions Arise After Refinery Explosion

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Questions are rising involving Husky Energy's use of Hydrogen Fluoride, a deadly, skin eating chemical when in contact with humans. This comes after the historic explosion…

Welcome to the Partisan Fury, Michelle Wolf

NEW YORK (AP) - White House Correspondents Association roaster Michelle Wolf joins a club with the likes of Kathy Griffin, Stormy Daniels and David Hogg - little-known or unknown figures who suddenly became surrogates for the hyper-partisan rhetorical warfare of…

MPR News Announces Minnesota's Most-Loved Lake

DULUTH, Minn. - The votes are in and the most-loved Minnesota Lake is…Lake Superior! MPR News announced the winner today in their month-long 'Minnesota’s Most-Loved Lake contest'. MPR News readers submitted hundreds of nominations, thousands of votes and heartfelt testimonials…

Fire Danger Remains High in Much of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin natural resources officials say the danger of a wildfire igniting is high to extreme in much of the state due to warm temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds. The Department of Natural Resources responded to…

Businessman Offers Local Students Free College

RUSH CITY, Minn. (AP) - A Rush City businessman is giving the gift of education to seniors at the local high school. More than 40 percent of this year's graduates at Rush City High School will be attending college for…

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - Music is filling Duluth as the Homegrown Music Festival is officially underway. With several performances each day, the festival will run through Sunday, May 6. Tonight, Monday, April 30,…

Chmielewski Polkafest to Celebrate 40 Years

HINCKLEY, Minn. - The polka tradition is continuing in Minnesota with the 40th Annual Chmielewski Polkafest this year. The long-standing weekend event is taking place Friday, May 18 - Sunday, May 20…

UMinn Settles Harassment Complaints for Nearly $300,000

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Newly released documents show the University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague. He resigned in 2015 after two high-ranking administrators said he sexually harassed them at…

Minnesota to see Hungry Ticks Emerge in Warm Weather

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - An expert says the delayed spring and a week of temperatures reaching 65 degrees Fahrenheit means ticks will likely come out soon in large numbers in Minnesota. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that ticks…

Will Sprint-T-Mobile Combo Hurt Consumers?

NEW YORK (AP) - Consumer advocacy groups are worried that T-Mobile’s bid for Sprint will likely lead to higher cellphone plans because there’s less competition. The watchdog group Common Cause says low-income consumers seeking more affordable services will be particularly…

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