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Nanny Convicted of Killing Kids Wipes Away Tears
NEW YORK (AP) - A nanny convicted of stabbing two children to death at their New York home while their parents were away cried while being led out of a courtroom. Yoselyn Ortega bludgeoned 6-year-old Lucia Krim and 2-year-old Leo…
Phifer Exits Race for 8th Congressional District
ISANTI, Minn. - Leah Phifer has decided to not move her candidacy forward into a DFL primary election. Phifer announced today, “My goal, since first declaring my candidacy in October 2017, has always been to win the DFL endorsement, bring…
Largest Maker of Bump Stocks Will Stop Accepting Orders
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The largest manufacturer of bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like automatic firearms, announced Wednesday that it will stop taking orders and shut down its website next month. The announcement comes about a…
Sandy Hook Families File Suit Against Infowars' Alex Jones
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The families of two children slain in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre have filed lawsuits against right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for claiming the shooting did not happen. The defamation lawsuits were…
Possible Criminal Charges in Prince Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota prosecutors are planning an announcement in their two-year investigation into Prince's death from an accidental fentanyl overdose. Carver County Attorney Mark Metz was scheduled to announce a charging decision at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, including whether anyone…
Bon-Ton Will Close all Stores
DULUTH, Minn. - Bon-Ton Stores Inc. is officially closing its stores across the country. Liquidators took the winning bid at Tuesday night’s auction and a hearing by the Bankrupcty Court to approve the sale is expected today. In a release…
Midday Update 4-18-18
An update on local news and weather.
Sammy's Pizza Celebrates 64 Years with Discount and Donation
DULUTH, Minn. - Today, Sammy's Pizza will be selling pies for a good cause. Celebrating 64 years, Sammy's Pizza is looking to give back to the community. When customers who purchase any…
Minnesota man Acquitted of Murder Charge in Death of UW Stout Student
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin jury has convicted a Minneapolis man of battery in the death of a student from Saudi Arabia but acquitted him on a more serious murder charge. Cullen M. Osburn awaits sentencing July 13 for…
Superior Middle School Hosts Third Annual Career Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s never too early to start thinking about the future. That’s why Superior Middle School is introducing its students to the working world. The third annual eighth grade career…
Tax Day Gets Extended due to IRS Website Error
DULUTH, Minn. - Tax filers have been given one extra day to file thanks to a glitch with the IRS website. People were not able to file online Tuesday morning and afternoon,…
Dick's Destroying all the Guns it Pulled From its Shelves
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Dick's Sporting Goods is destroying all the guns and accessories that it stopped selling earlier this year after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. The retailer said Tuesday that it is in the process of destroying all…
CASDA Officially Launches Pet Foster Program
DULUTH, Minn. - On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by a partner in the United States, according to the National Center Against Domestic Violence. Officials say it…
Blown Southwest jet Engine Showed ‘Metal Fatigue’
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A preliminary examination of the blown jet engine of the Southwest Airlines plane that set off a terrifying chain of events and left a businesswoman hanging half outside a shattered window showed evidence of “metal fatigue,” according…
Boys Lacrosse: Thunderhawks Stun Stealth
High School Boys Lacrosse: Grand Rapids Thunderhawks 6, Proctor/ Hermantown Stealth 4 (F)
Great Outdoors: Construction Season is Almost Here
DULUTH, Minn. -- This winter has been cold and it’s been long. But soon the weather will change and it will be warm once again, which means more and more…
Arrowhead Fly Fishers Club Teaches Casting at Monthly Meetings
DULUTH, Minn. - Despite the cold spring, some fly fishing has been happening out on the Brule River in Wisconsin and up the North Shore. The Arrowhead Fly Fishers have meetings…
Duluth East Daredevils Raise Money for Trip to World Championships
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth East Daredevils robotics team is competing in the world championships next week in Detroit. The team held an annual fundraiser to raise money for lodging, food, and…
Junior League of Duluth Awards More than $13,000 to Local Non-Profits
DULUTH, Minn. - The Junior League of Duluth awarded more than $13,000 to local non-profits. The organization of women donated money every April to help improve the community. Six different non-profits…
College Campus Sparks Conversation for Sexual Assault Awareness
DULUTH, Minn.- Students at St. Scholastica are joining in on a national movement to end sexual assault on campus. April is sexual assault awareness month and the saints are joining…
Weekend Storm Outcome
DULUTH, Minn. -It may have been stormy this weekend but it is finally starting to warm up a bit. The snow is quickly turning to slush and the grass is visible once again!…
Barbara Bush, former first lady, dead at 92
With her cloud of snow-white hair, signature three strand pearls and compelling presence, Barbara Bush's image was what she laughingly called "everybody's grandmother." But the feisty, outspoken Bush was also a tireless advocate for literacy , an author, experienced campaigner…
Eight Ball Classic Coming Back to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Presented by Dennis “Hatchetman” Hatch, The Break Room Duluth, and On The Wire Creative Media. 3RD ANNUAL EIGHTBALL CLASSIC! $5,000 Added (Based on full field). $1,000 entry. Race to 15.…
UMD Narrows Search for Head Men's Basketball Coach
DULUTH, Minn.- After parting ways with previous men's basketball coach Matt Bowen, UMD has now narrowed their list of candidates own to four finalists. All of the 'Dogs potential coaches will…
Handcrafted Bowls Raise Thousands of Dollars for Local Food Bank
DULUTH, Minn.- The 25th annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser took over the depot Tuesday in downtown Duluth. Hundreds of handcrafted bowls are on display and sold to the public to help raise funds…
Inmate Escapes Custody in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukee Police Department and the Department of Corrections are searching for an escaped DOC Offender Anthony Stephenson. Stephenson escaped from the DOC Custody while being transported. Anthony is a 23-year-old black male…
Students Create Customizable Shin Guards
DULUTH, Minn.- A group of student-athletes are creating a product they say isn't available in the current market. At St. Scholastica students are creating shin guards by using a 3D printer. A group of four…
