Morning Update 3-12-18
An update on local news and weather.
Latest Headlines
The Latest: Trump Eyes Court Cases, Rulings on age Limits
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says that he is "watching court cases and rulings'' before taking action on age limits for purchasing some firearms. He argues that there is "not much political support (to put it mildly).'' Trump tweeted…
Minnesota man Kills Girlfriend and Baby Girl in Florida Forest
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities believe a 27-year-old Minnesota man killed his girlfriend and their baby in a Florida forest before turning the gun on himself. Kevin Farias survived and is in critical condition Sunday. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office…
Coffee Cupping Will Have You View Coffee In A New Way
DULUTH, Minn. - How do you prefer your coffee? Maybe you've never thought too much about the brewing, roasting or origin of coffee. Well Duluth Coffee Company lets you…
Eagle Rescued After Accident With Vehicle
DULUTH, Minn. - A Minnesota eagle is lucky to be alive after getting hit by a car. Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center says the eagle was flying low for some road kill when it…
Duluth's Jowon Brand Turns 90 Years Old
DULUTH, Minn. - You don’t turn 90 years old every day, so it was a special surprise party for 90-year-old Jowon Brand of Duluth on Sunday. Jo, as…
Duluth East Daredevils Headed To Championship Despite Robot Issues
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth East Daredevils robotics team had a rough start to this weekend's Northern Lights Regional Competition at the DECC. The team's coach said their robot had some…
Runa Yoga Opening in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A new yoga studio in Duluth called Runa Yoga is offering unique classes for everyone. Owners at Runa Yoga say they strive on being community and accessibility. Classes for kids…
Free Showing of International Movies
DULUTH, Minn.- All week long free international movies are being showcased in Duluth. The World Languages and Cultures Department at the University of Minnesota Duluth is partnering up with Zeitgeist Zinema showing…
Rockin' the Rink Figure Skating Show
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Although the Olympics are over Sunday little Northlanders held an opportunity to watch quite the figure skating show. The Superior Figure Skating Club held its annual show this year…
Piecing Together the Puzzle Derby
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland is home to the second largest puzzle competition in the country. On Saturday afternoon over 100 teams participated in the 5th annual Puzzle Derby. "Everybody gets the same…
Spring Fling at Spirit Mountain Rounds out the Season for Midwest Masters
DULUTH, Minn. - Skiers hit the slopes at Spirit Mountain for the last of the races this season. Skiers competed in the final races for the Midwest Masters, a non–profit…
'Jacks, Hawks to Meet in 7AAA Finals
Princeton Tigers 83, Cloquet Lumberjacks 86 (F) North Branch Vikings 45, Hermantown Hawks 61 (F)
No.8 UMD Shuts Out Broncos to Open NCHC Playoffs
Western Michigan 0, Minnesota Duluth 5 (F)
Robotics Competition Takes Over the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The First Robotics Regional high school competitions are happening at the DECC in Duluth. This year, the tournaments had some international flare. Robots zip across the floor of the DECC…
Snowmobiling Reaches Peak in Sawyer County
HAYWARD, Wis. -- Right now is the time to hop on the sleds and hit the trails in Sawyer and Washburn counties! They are at peak after the near 10" of…
Art Exhibit Honoring Women of Color
DULUTH, Minn. - The first art exhibit honoring women of color in Duluth Minnesota is opening this month. The American Indian Housing Community Organization is hosting 31 artists who identify as women of color. Officials say this is the first…
Northland Mines Expect Positive Impact from Tariffs
DULUTH, Minn.- President Trump's decision about steel and aluminum tariffs is bringing a lot of mixed reaction from the Northland. Mines in the Northland are expecting the steel and aluminum tariffs to have…
Diamond Factory Gets New Life
CLOQUET, Minn.-In late July, the Cloquet community was dealt a huge blow when a manufacturer of Diamond brand products shutdown. The factory had been there since 1904 and had built up…
Cloquet Applebee's to Shut its Doors on Sunday
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Applebee’s will be closing its doors for good this Sunday. Business Insider is reporting that it is expected that the national chain will be closing between 60 and 80 locations this year after closing nearly…
Gunman Takes Three Hostages at Largest US Veterans Home
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A gunman took at least three people hostage at the largest veterans home in the United States on Friday, leading to a lockdown of the sprawling grounds in California, authorities said. Authorities said they could not…
Florida’s Governor Signs Compromise School Safety Bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Flanked by family members of students who were killed during a mass shooting just over three weeks ago, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a $400 million school safety bill in response to the tragedy…
FDA Clears DNA Test to Spot Cancer Genes, but With Warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have approved the first direct-to-consumer breast cancer gene test. But the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will require warnings about the limitations of the genetic information from California-based 23andMe. The test, which analyzes…
Update on Suspect Charged in Vista Fleet “Theft”
DULUTH, Minn. - Gregory Sullwold, who was accused of releasing the Vista Fleet boats into the harbor last September, has pleaded guilty to felony theft indifferent to owner’s rights. The Greenwood man allegedly released the boats last year into the…
Suspected Heroin Overdose in Frohn Township
O’BRIEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The Beltrami County Sheriff’s was called to a residence in Frohn Township in Beltrami County after receiving a call of a male not breathing from a suspected heroin overdose. Beltrami County 911 Dispatchers had occupants at…
‘Pharma Bro’ Tearfully Apologizes, Then Sentenced to Prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Shrkeli, the smirking “Pharma Bro” vilified for jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug, was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for defrauding investors in two failed hedge funds. The self-promoting pharmaceutical executive…
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