Morning Update 4-4-18
An update on local news and weather.
Latest Headlines
Walker Warns of 'Blue Wave' in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says the win by a liberal candidate for state Supreme Court deals a “serious blow'' to the conservative movement. Walker is issuing the warning in a fundraising email following a torrent of…
Driver who Fumbled With Phone Gets 90 Days in Fatal Crash
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A judge has sentenced a western Wisconsin woman to the maximum 90 days in jail for a crash that killed a Minnesota woman nearly two years ago. Thirty-six-year-old Destiny Xiong of Hudson, Wisconsin, was sentenced…
Authorities Identify Victim of Cass Lake House Fire
CASS LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have released the name of a 79-year-old man who died in a house fire in northern Minnesota last week. The Cass County Sheriff's Office identifies the victim as Hubert Braman of Cass Lake. Authorities…
Northland Celebrates Local Volunteers on National Service Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, April 3rd is dedicated to the volunteers with Vista and AmeriCorps; serving in schools, non–profits and local government organizations in the Northland. Over 550 AmeriCorps volunteers…
U of M Researchers Share Findings with Community at Spark Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The university of Minnesota held another one of its "Sparks" events on Tuesday. Researchers from the university presented some of their studies to alumni and other members of the community.…
Congressman Rick Nolan Shows Support For After School Programs
DULUTH, Minn. - On average nearly 70 kids spend each day after school at one of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland. Staff say it's because it's a safe…
Kids Get Their Bead On at Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring Break is on for Duluth students and some of those youngsters are getting their beads on at the Duluth Public Library. It's called "Perler Beads Art." Kids take little beads, melt them…
Twin Ports Women Brewers Release Pink Boots Collaboration Brew
DULUTH, Minn. - A few women brewers in the Twin Ports collaborated on a special brew and Tuesday, April 3, was the official beer release at Hoops Brewing. The Pink Boots…
Wisconsin Election Results
For the latest election results, click here Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday's election. School Board Races: Len Albrecht, Steve Stupak, and Michael Meyer came away with the most votes. Election results will…
Essentia Health Implements New Program for Sexual Assault Victims
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Essentia Health Superior Hospital is doing their part to end sexual assault by starting a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. The program was adopted from the St. Mary's…
Superior Takes Action to End Sexual Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Advocates, survivors, researchers, and allies all gathered this afternoon in superior to start a conversation and take a stand against sexual assault. .The forum was just the beginning…
Reducing the Stigma Around Mental Health
DULUTH, Minn.- Workers for the city of Duluth began training the correct way to address mental illness in the work place last year, Tuesday a plethora of organizations are following suit.…
New Study Shows Glensheen Mansion Draws in Large Amount of Tourism
DULUTH, Minn.- A new study released Tuesday shows Glensheen Mansion now brings in around 90,000 out–of– the area visitors to Duluth each year. Glensheen Mansion is one of the leading tourist attractions in…
Online Fundraisers Set Up For I-35 Crash Victims
DULUTH, Minn. - Online fundraisers have been set up for the victims involved in Monday’s wrong-way head-on crash on I-35 in Duluth. One of those fundraisers is for 26-year-old Duanda Robinson of…
Active Shooter Situation at YouTube Headquarters
SAN BRUNO, Calif.-Police in Northern California say they're responding to an active shooter at YouTube headquarters. The San Bruno Police Department told people on Facebook to stay away from the area Tuesday. There was no other immediate information. Google, which…
Comedy Coming to NorShor Stage
DULUTH, Minn. - This week a comedy is taking over the NorShor Theatre as performances of "Lend Me a Tenor" begin Thursday, April 5. Performances will run through Sunday, April…
Midday Update 4-3-18
An update on local news and weather.
Karpeles Museum Presents "Milton's Hell in Voice and Image"
DULUTH, Minn. - Tonight, Tuesday, April 3, an exhibit is opening up at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Duluth depicting Milton's Hell. Professor Karmen Lenz, Ph.D. will give a gallery talk…
Hollywood Comes to Marshall School
DULUTH, Minn. – Marshall School has been selected as the location for an independent film being shot over the next several weeks. The Utah based movie company Koan, Inc., selected Marshall School and Duluth for their new movie “Christmas Break-In”…
Healthy Vibes Provides Nutritional Fast Food
CHISHOLM-Minn.- Healthy Vibes is a family owned shop, giving the community nutritional help. Leo Lambert and his wife are the owners of Healthy Vibes. "People can come in and get…
DHS Finds Suspected Phone Spying in Washington
(AP) - For the first time, the U.S. government is publicly acknowledging the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages.…
Two Western Wisconsin Nursing Homes Announce Closures
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) - Two western Wisconsin nursing homes are closing because of low Medicaid rates. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Dallas Care & Rehab in Barron County and Syverson Rehab and Health in Eau Claire notified state officials…
Madison Father Killed Adult son, Himself
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a Madison man killed his adult son before taking his own life. The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office identified the father and son as 58-year-old Timothy Thorland and 33-year-old Andrew Thorland. Police say the…
Polaris Fined $27M for Failing to Report Vehicle Problems
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota-based Polaris Industries will pay a more than $27 million civil penalty to settle two 2016 late-reporting claims involving defective recreational vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday the settlement involves models of Polaris' RZR and…
Report: Midwest Business Conditions Index Rose Again
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A report says a business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states has surged again - a sign of continued improvement in regional economic conditions. The report released Monday says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index…
Oklahoma Teachers Demand Funding for Second day
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Hundreds of teachers have crammed into the Oklahoma Capitol for a second day chanting to press demands for additional funding for the state's public schools. Schools across the state are closed Tuesday to honor the teacher…
No Charges After Sheriff Accidentally Leaves gun at School
SHEPHERD, Mich. (AP) - Prosecutors say no charges will be filed against a county sheriff who accidentally left a loaded service weapon in a Michigan school gym locker room. The Mecosta County prosecutor's office recently made the determination after being…
Duluth K.E.Y Zone Program Keeps Kids Active During Spring Break
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids may not have school this week, but parents still have work. Luckily the K.E.Y Zone program makes life a little easier for those working parents. K.E.Y Zone…
