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Similar Surroundings, Different 'Dogs

DULUTH, Minn.- The countdown has begun for the UMD Bulldogs as they prepare for the Frozen Four down in St.Paul. Most fans are well aware of the teams last trip to the…

Trump Fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is firing Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and replacing him with the White House doctor in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the VA. Trump tweets that he…

Sawyer Co. Man Charged In Father's Stabbing

SAND LAKE, Wis. – Sawyer County Deputies say they responded to a stabbing report early this morning in the Town of Sand Lake. According to authorities the stabbing occurred at a residence located on County Highway E. The suspect, 20-year-old…

PolyMet Files an Updated Technical Report

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Yesterday PolyMet filed an updated technical report reaffirming the economic and technical viability of the NorthMet copper-nickel-precious metals project in Hoyt Lakes. The update contains plans and also cost estimates for the proposed project. The overall…

Therapy dog Helps Middle School Students

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - A Wisconsin School is benefiting from a new “best friend.” A special therapy dog, initially meant to help only a few middle school students, is now having an…

New Plans for Affordable Housing Unit Move Forward

DULUTH, Minn.- New details involving for new affordable housing complex in the works for the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This 50 unit building will replace the nearby Esmond Building, formally known as the…

Onyx Apartment Complex Nearing Completion

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Onyx apartment complex is well underway, raising the standards of living in the superior community. The complex will have a fitness center, community room, heated garage parking, and…

Animal Answers: Easter Baskets Over Bunnies

DULUTH, Minn. - With Easter right around the corner, many folks are purchasing candies, baskets and other gifts for children ahead of the holiday. However, Lake Superior Zoo Education Program Coordinator Jessamy…

Dayton Vows Veto of Bill Authorizing Enbridge Pipeline

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton says he'd veto a bill that would kick start construction of a crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota. The years-long review process for the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline is nearing its…

Bill Bans Driverless Vehicle Tests in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Four state senators want to prevent driverless vehicles from being tested in Minnesota until their developers can prove they're safe. Republican Sen. Jim Abeler says the death of a woman who was struck by a…

Proctor man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges

DULUTH, Minn. - The Saint Louis County Attorney’s Office has formally charged via summons 24-year-old Erik Lee Huberty with Felony Theft and Felony Fifth Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance today. The charges stem from a November 2017 joint investigation…

Treating Pain Without Opioids

The opioid crisis is causing concern around the country and several doctors are looking at ways to fight it. A program in Colorado is testing new strategies for dealing with chronic pain…

E-cig Flavors may Pose the Greatest Dangers

Researchers tested about 150 commercially available e-liquids finding 143 unique chemical compounds among them. Study authors say this shows these liquids are very diverse and because they are so varied they are very…

Some Aetna Customers Will see Lower Prices

Some customers whose prescription medicines are covered by Aetna could get a break at the drug store next year. Aetna says, starting the first of the year it will pass along to consumers…

Bill to Allow Pipeline Construction Advances

DULUTH, Minn. - The years-long debate on whether to replace Enbridge Energy’s line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota could be coming to an end a little sooner than expected. The state has…

Trump Floats Using Military Budget to pay for Border Wall

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is floating the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico. Trump raised the idea with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting last week, according to…

Six Injured in Fight at Rochester Party

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Police say five people were stabbed and a sixth person was critically beaten after a knife fight erupted at a party in Rochester. Officers were called to an apartment building about 12:20 a.m. Tuesday after four…

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