Midday Update 5-23-18
An update on local news and weather.
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Foxconn Calls Story on Wisconsin 'Inaccurate'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Foxconn Technology Group says an article saying that it plans to shift the focus of what is made at its Wisconsin plant to reduce costs is “inaccurate and is not based on any facts.'' Foxconn reacted…
Dayton Rejects two Biggest Bills Passed by GOP-led Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed the tax conformity and budget bills that state lawmakers passed in the waning days of the session. The Democratic governor's veto knocks down the two biggest pieces of legislation that…
Fire Damages House Where boy was Killed
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee police are investigating a fire at a home where a 15-year-old boy was brutally attacked and killed apparently over a stolen video game. Officials say the fire Tuesday night could be arson. Fire damage was limited.…
Animals to Fill Lakewalk Wednesday for New Pet Walk
DULUTH, Minn. - This month the Zeitgeist Community is celebrating Bus Bike Walk Duluth and they're hoping you and your pets get involved. As part of the month-long event, the group…
Teacher Removed From Minnesota Board Over Trump Comments
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year has lost her position on a state licensing board after using an expletive in a social media post criticizing President Donald Trump. St. Paul teacher Amy Hewett-Olatunde came…
Nice Pitbull Looks to Help Open People's Eyes
DULUTH, Minn. - Through the power of social media and people coming together, one Northland man is looking to spread H.O.P.E, helping open people’s eyes. “I love all dogs, but pit bull's…
Senate Bill Overhauls Handling of sex Harassment Complaints
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate negotiators have released a bipartisan bill to overhaul the system for handling sexual harassment complaints on Capitol Hill. The bill eliminates mandatory counseling, mediation and the 30-day “cooling off'' period victims are currently required to wait…
USC Sued Again Over Doctor Accused of Misconduct, President Urged to Resign
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A University of Southern California student is suing the school and an ex-campus gynecologist who she accuses of sexual battery. The lawsuit filed Tuesday is the latest targeting Dr. George Tyndall, who worked at a USC…
Morning Update 5-23-18
An update on local news and weather.
More Wisconsin Communities Turning to Wheel Taxes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new report shows more Wisconsin communities are imposing wheel taxes to help fund road repairs. The Wisconsin Policy Forum's report found that until 2011 only four communities had such a tax. By the end of…
Students Learn How to Leave No Trace on the Trails
DULUTH, Minn.- The Great Outdoors took over Congdon Park Elementary School as students learn how to preserve our forests. The Superior National Forest's educational outreach program aims to inspire students to…
Mark Rubin Running For Reelection As County Attorney
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin says he'd like to stay elected in his position for another four years. Rubin is now in his eight year as the…
Two Superior Women Celebrate Their 100th Birthday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Two women celebrated their one-hundredth birthday together. Anne Snyder was born May 18, 1918, and Marie Haynes was born on May 24th, 1918. They've known each other for a…
Ex-Cons Share Hardships Finding Housing and Employment
DULUTH, Minn. - Getting housing and employment can be difficult for formerly incarcerated people. Ex-cons shared their stories of pursuing a life after prison. The event at the Damiano Center in Duluth…
Boy Scouts Plant Flags on Veterans' Graves for Memorial Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Memorial Day is on Monday, May 28th. It's a day to honor and remember people who died serving in our country's armed forces. Boy Scouts and Cub…
Tutors Needed in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Elementary schools in the Northland are in need for more math and reading tutors, this comes after students are struggling at higher class levels such as algebra. Duluth needs 52…
Celebrating EMS Workers Week
DULUTH, Minn.-Local EMS workers enjoyed a cookout on this beautiful day to celebrate EMS workers week. The food was provided by St. Luke’s to celebrate the hard work emergency responders do every…
Military Personnel and Families Have Free Summer Admission at Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is joining a new club. It's now recognized as a Blue Star Museum. Staff made the announcement and beginning this Saturday, May 26…
Incumbent Mayor of Cloquet Seeks Second Term
CLOQUET, Minn. - Incumbent Cloquet Mayor Dave Hallback is seeking re–election. He was outside City Hall and made the announcement in front of his supporters. Since he first took office in…
Minnesota man Injured in Home Explosion
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A western Minnesota man is being treated for injuries caused by an explosion at a home in Benson. The Swift County Sheriff's Office says 51-year-old Brian Orsten of Benson was injured by the blast Monday afternoon, which…
Many Cancer Patients Juggle Care Along With Financial Pain
(AP) - Cancer patients often start two battles after diagnosis: They have to fight their disease and avoid financial ruin. Hospitals and patient advocates around the U.S. are rushing to offer more help for the latter as treatment costs soar…
MN Mother Says her 15-Year-old son Killed Himself After Being Bullied
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota woman says her 15-year-old son killed himself after months of being bullied and assaulted, and that school staff didn't do enough to support the boy, who had mental health issues and learning disabilities. Faith Elsharkawy…
Five-Year-old Eagan Drowning Victim Transported to Hospital
EAGAN, Minn. – The Eagan Police Department received a report of a possible drowning this afternoon near the 3200 block of Coachman Road. Emergency crews responded to the scene and reported the victim to be a 5-year-old boy. The victim…
Michigan man Gets Prison in Diseased Body Parts Probe
DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit-area man who brokered cadavers and body parts for medical training has been sentenced to nine years in prison for failing to disclose that they had been infected with hepatitis or HIV. Arthur Rathburn showed no…
Jen Schultz Files for Re-Election to MN House 7A Seat
DULUTH, Minn. – State Representative Jen Schultz has filed for re-election for her third term as the Representative for State House District 7A. “I’m asking for people of East Duluth to continue to support me and stand alongside me as…
Police swarm city street in Florida in apparent shootout
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Multiple law enforcement agencies have surrounded a Panama City, Florida, bank and apartment building and many gunshots were heard in the area. Walton County Sheriff's officials said on Twitter on Tuesday that the incident…
Honoring Maritime Day in the Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 85 years ago on Tuesday, May 22, United States Congress declared May 22 National Maritime Day. National Maritime Day is a tradition for many and a day recognizing America’s…
