ROSEAU, Minn. (AP) — A northern Minnesota wildfire has burned nearly 6,000 acres. The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center says the blaze that began Sunday evening remains very active due to westerly winds. The fire is burning about 15 miles northwest…
BARRON, Wis. (AP) - A sheriff's deputy from Minnesota has been jailed in northwestern Wisconsin on felony child sex crimes. Sixty-year-old Jeffrey Masek is charged in Barron County with child enticement-sexual contact, attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child and…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Less than a week since the refinery explosion in Superior, scientists from UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory are launching a research mission to study the waters of Lake Superior.…
McQUADE HARBOR, Minn. - Just one semester shy of graduating from Northern Michigan University, Captain Parker Bambenek of Superior Pursuits was hit by a snowmobiler while ice fishing.…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Edison Charter Schools are starting a district-wide special reading project. Every kindergarten through fifth grade student, staff member, and administrator will receive a copy of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Questions are rising involving Husky Energy's use of Hydrogen Fluoride, a deadly, skin eating chemical when in contact with humans. This comes after the historic explosion…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Fire and Police Departments were just two of the many agencies to answer the call for the Husky Energy Refinery explosion. Now both departments are finally getting back on…
DULUTH, Minn.- Updates on the long-awaited can of worms construction formally known as the Twin Ports Interchange Project. Officials say construction on local roads will be the first priority before starting…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Husky Oil Refinery explosion last Thursday forced business in Superior to close up shop for the day. We spoke with one local dinner where servers and customers watched it…
NEW YORK (AP) - White House Correspondents Association roaster Michelle Wolf joins a club with the likes of Kathy Griffin, Stormy Daniels and David Hogg - little-known or unknown figures who suddenly became surrogates for the hyper-partisan rhetorical warfare of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has passed a bill matching the state's tax code with new federal tax cuts. The GOP-backed proposal that cleared the House Monday includes modest income tax rate cuts for more than two…
DULUTH, Minn. - The votes are in and the most-loved Minnesota Lake is…Lake Superior! MPR News announced the winner today in their month-long 'Minnesota’s Most-Loved Lake contest'. MPR News readers submitted hundreds of nominations, thousands of votes and heartfelt testimonials…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin natural resources officials say the danger of a wildfire igniting is high to extreme in much of the state due to warm temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds. The Department of Natural Resources responded to…
RUSH CITY, Minn. (AP) - A Rush City businessman is giving the gift of education to seniors at the local high school. More than 40 percent of this year's graduates at Rush City High School will be attending college for…
(AP) - The Minnesota Senate has voted 38-28 to nullify a water quality standard that's meant to protect wild rice, a food central to the culture and diet of the region's Ojibwe Indians. Senators voted Monday to add $500,000 for…
DULUTH, Minn. - Music is filling Duluth as the Homegrown Music Festival is officially underway. With several performances each day, the festival will run through Sunday, May 6. Tonight, Monday, April 30,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A former Republican White House lawyer and prominent critic of President Donald Trump is running for former Sen. Al Franken's seat. And he's running as a Democrat. Richard Painter filed paperwork with the FEC late…
DULUTH, Minn. - It can sometimes be difficult for those with disabilities to find a competitive job in the workforce. On Tuesday, May 1, families can get more insight on the topic…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer. Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and expected to climb higher, pushing up gasoline prices along…
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DULUTH, Minn. - A fictional Duluth Detective is back in action in Brian Freeman's newest book, "Alter Ego" following Jonathan Stride. Alter Ego, like other books in the "Stride" series, features a…
HINCKLEY, Minn. - The polka tradition is continuing in Minnesota with the 40th Annual Chmielewski Polkafest this year. The long-standing weekend event is taking place Friday, May 18 - Sunday, May 20…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Newly released documents show the University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague. He resigned in 2015 after two high-ranking administrators said he sexually harassed them at…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - An expert says the delayed spring and a week of temperatures reaching 65 degrees Fahrenheit means ticks will likely come out soon in large numbers in Minnesota. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that ticks…
NEW YORK (AP) - Consumer advocacy groups are worried that T-Mobile’s bid for Sprint will likely lead to higher cellphone plans because there’s less competition. The watchdog group Common Cause says low-income consumers seeking more affordable services will be particularly…
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DULUTH, Minn. - A big fundraiser is approaching at the Zeitgeist Arts Building, are you are invited. The Spirit of the Times Fundraiser and Party is May 19, which helps support the non-profit’s…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) - Motorists travelling on Interstate 35/I-535 and Highway 53 in Duluth will encounter temporary ramp closures for routine Snooper bridge inspections Monday, April 30 through Wednesday, May 2. Monday, April 30 the ramp from northbound I-35…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The city of Superior is continuing to stay in the conversation among other local and state agencies as Husky Energy works through the clean-up effort after the historic…
