Midday Update 4-16-18
An update on local news and weather.
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As Prince Heirs Stew, Bankers and Lawyers Cash in on Estate
MINNEAPOLIS-As the second anniversary of Prince's death approaches, the rock star's heirs have yet to collect a dollar of his estimated $200 million estate. But bankers, lawyers and consultants have earned millions from it. The long saga to settle the…
Numerous Crashes Reported Throughout State During Storm
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-The Minnesota State Patrol says one person was killed when a Metro Transit bus broadsided a car that had spun out on Interstate 94 in north Minneapolis. The fatal crash Sunday evening brought to at least five the number…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Naughty by Nature, Coolio to Perform at Bayfront in July Show
DULUTH, Minn.- Rap icons Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Naughty by Nature and Coolio will be bringing the hip-hop scene to the Northland in a special concert July 6 at Bayfront Festival Park. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. A…
Superior Street Construction Delayed
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Transportation Authority has announced the detours that were going to begin today for all westbound buses, will be delayed until Wednesday. Originally, the Superior Street reconstruction project was going to begin today, but that has since been…
Annual Bike Swap to Kick Off Spring and Support Local Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. - As we transition slowly into Spring, many Northlanders are ready to get on their bikes and go for a ride. If you need a new bike or are looking…
Local High School Golfer Practices in Blizzard
DULUTH, Minn.- The golf course isn't in ideal condition, but that didn't stop sophomore Nate Scullard-Bender with the Denfeld golf team from taking some swings.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush in Failing Health
HOUSTON- A family spokesman says former first lady Barbara Bush "has been a rock in the face of her failing health." Jim McGrath did not elaborate as to the nature of the 92-year-old Bush's health problems. She is at home…
Seven Inmates Killed in South Carolina Prison Riot
COLUMBIA, S.C.-South Carolina's governor is expressing support for his state prisons chief following riots at a maximum-security prison that killed seven inmates. Gov. Henry McMaster's spokesman Brian Symmes tells The Associated Press on Monday that the governor has "complete confidence''…
Morning Update 4-16-18
An update on local news and weather.
Duluth Kids Help Neighbors Shovel
DULUTH, Minn. - Two Duluth kids have been helping their neighbors shovel. Tessa Bixler and Selah Green say that each cleared at least twenty driveways today and got help from the…
National Weather Service Talks April Storm Numbers
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Sunday's ten-inch snow totals in Duluth broke the 9.7-inch all-time record for April 15th according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists there say big April storms like this…
Giant Waves Crash on Canal Park Shore During Winter Storm
DULUTH, Minn. - The winter storm has made an impressive scene in Canal Park once again. "We've seen some crazy storms out here but this is crazy," said Alyssa Miketin while…
School Closings, Delays For April 16
The following school district are closed or have a delay for Monday, April 16, 2018. Duluth School District: Closed Marshall School: Closed Superior School District: Closed Ashland School District: Closed South Shore School District: Closed Solon Springs School District: Closed…
Northland Community Wellness Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth teamed up with UMD health services to host Northland Community Wellness Day. The event took place at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. Its mission…
Shrine Circus Returns to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The AAD Shrine Circus is in town this weekend! The annual event raises money to support the local shrine organization and funds raised help pay for their day–to–day expenses.…
No Candidate Endorsed By DFL in 8th District Congressional Race
DULUTH, Minn.- No DFL endorsement was given to any of the five congressional candidates at the endorsement convention Saturday in Duluth. The race will now come down to a primary election on…
Biking for a Cure Team Holds Pool Tournament Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - The MS 150 is a two day cycling fundraiser with more than 3,000 cyclists traveling 150 miles from Duluth to the twin cities for one cause, a world free…
Virginia House Fire Causes Heavy Damage
VIRGINIA, Minn. - A fire Saturday afternoon in Virginia left one house heavily damaged. Nobody was injured in the fire. It was reported just after 12:00 p.m. Saturday at a house on…
Fish Regrows Tail in UMD Experiment
DULUTH, Minn. - Students at the University of Minnesota Duluth got to show off their semester-long research. From finding one of the oldest rocks in the world on the Iron Range, to finding…
First Witness Child Advocacy Center Hosts Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - First Witness Child Advocacy Center is celebrating its 25th year serving children in the Northland and around the world. On Friday, the agency hosted its Spring Splash fundraiser gala. Hundreds…
Superior Fire Department Holds Swearing In Ceremony
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Fire fighters in Superior took a big step forward in their careers on Friday. The department celebrated with a swearing in ceremony on Friday afternoon. Some members received promotions…
Family Freedom Center Kicks Off Series of Community Events
DULUTH, Minn. - Culture and community come together at the Family Freedom Center in Lincoln Park in Duluth. Family Freedom Summer kicked off on Friday, with the start of 12 weeks…
Starks Looks to Spark Basketball Bounce Back
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- When describing Duluth Minnesota, basketball may not come to mind, but that's not how its always been. Dyami Starks is one of the most recognized names in Duluth basketball, after graduating Duluth…
Trump says US Prepared to Sustain Syria Strikes
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump says he is “prepared to sustain” strikes against Syria until the use of chemical agents stops. The United States, along with assurance…
Construction Trade Show Being Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Those in the know for the construction industry, got a sneak peek today of the latest trends in that business. The North Central Region Conference for construction was held today at…
How to Become an Iron Range Tour Guide
HIBBING, Minn.- The Iron Range is becoming more tourist-friendly with the help of members of the community. A certified tourism and ambassador program is being incorporated from Hibbing to Hoyt…
Iron Range Community Displays Support for Sexual Assault Victims
IRON RANGE, Minn. During the month of April the Iron Range is decorated to honor victims of sexual violence Over 300 teal ribbons are placed around trees to honor local victims of sexual…
Time to Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Safely
DULUTH, Minn.- It's spring cleaning for your medicine cabinet in Duluth. It's the medical cabinet clean out event at Western Lake Superior Sanitary District. Community members can drop off inwanted medicine. Officials…
