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Driver Rear-Ends Sheriff in Grand Marais School Zone

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – A motorist in Grand Marais has been charged with Speeding in a School Zone and Careless Driving after rear ending a sheriff’s squad car this morning. Sheriff Pat Eliasen was stopped at a crosswalk to allow…

Superior Man Abducted in Home Invasion Robbery

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man was abducted in a home invasion robbery early this morning. The victim, Charles E. Day, Jr., 35, was abducted from his home in the Homecroft Court trailer park. There were two other adults in…

Snowmobile Accident Inspires new Minnesota DWI law

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck by a snowmobile has spurred Minnesota legislators to advance a bill that would make drunk driving an offense no matter the vehicle being operated. Minnesota Public…

UK Parliament Asks Zuckerberg to Testify in Data Misuse Case

LONDON (AP) — A British parliamentary committee on Tuesday summoned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions on fake news as authorities step up efforts to determine whether data has been improperly used to influence elections. The request comes amid…

Sheriff Update: School Officer Unhurt, Shooter Dead

GREAT MILLS, Md (AP) - A sheriff says the school resource officer who shot at the suspect during a shooting at a Maryland high school is unhurt. Speaking at a news conference, St. Mary’s County Tim Cameron says the male…

Authorities in Washburn County Warn of Police Impersonator

WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. - The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement on their Facebook page yesterday warning residents in the area to be on the lookout for a suspicious driver impersonating a law enforcement officer. The sheriff’s office was…

Northland Uncovered: Lake County Courthouse

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - County courthouses are visited for necessity and oftentimes the history represented within the walls is overlooked. One courthouse in the Northland has been standing for over 100 years,…

Investigators Suspect FedEx Bomb is Tied to Austin Bombings

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Austin police have deployed a hazardous materials squad to a FedEx shipping facility near the city's airport to investigate reports of a suspicious package. It isn't known yet if the suspicious package is linked to a…

World’s Last Male Northern White Rhino, Sudan, Dies

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after “age-related complications,” researchers announced Tuesday, saying he “stole the heart of many with his dignity and strength.” A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in…

Maryland High School Shooting Contained, People Injured

GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) — A shooting caused injuries at a Maryland high school Tuesday morning, and authorities said the situation was “contained” as deputies and federal agents converged on the crime scene. St. Mary’s Couty Sheriff spokeswoman Cpl. Julie…

Randolph Signs ECHL Deal with Railers

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth native Jake Randolph has signed a pro contract with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL. Randolph wrapped up his career with the University of Nebraska-Omaha boasting 27 career goals and…

Bikers Prepare for Upcoming Motorcycle Season

DULUTH, Minn. - Motorcycle season is fast approaching. Local bike repair shops say they're packed with customers getting their motorcycles ready for the warm weather. Because Northland summers are so short, bikers…

Forum on Opioids Held at South Ridge School

CULVER, Minn. - St. Louis County officials are continuing to battle the opioid epidemic in this region. At a program at South Ridge School in Culver, people learned how to administer Narcan…

UMD, Mankato Set For Third Clash of Season

DULUTH, Minn- While most sports fans tore their busted brackets to shreds this weekend, the Bulldog Men's Hockey team is happy with theirs as UMD returns to the NCAA Tournament for the 4th…

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