Midday Update 3-15-18
An update on local news and weather.
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Local Non-profit Continues Free Prom Dress Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn. - Prom isn't too far away for many Northland students, and oftentimes it brings memories that are kept for years. However, the cost of prom can sometimes be…
PUC Weighs Environmental Review for Enbridge's Line 3
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Enbridge Energy is going before Minnesota regulators in hopes of clearing a significant hurdle in the company's plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline in northern Minnesota. The Public Utilities Commission is…
Wisconsin Launches First Elk Hunt
MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin wildlife officials are launching the state's first elk hunt. The Department of Natural Resources announced on its website Tuesday that hunters will be allowed to kill 10 bull elk across Sawyer, Bayfield, Ashland and Price counties from mid-October…
Walker Introduces School Safety Bills, Calls Special Session
MADISON, Wis.-Republican Gov. Scott Walker is introducing a package of legislation designed to enhance school safety. Walker unveiled the proposals Thursday morning. They include establishing an Office of School Safety within the state Justice Department, creating a $100 million school…
Mixing up the Perfect St. Patrick's Day Appetizer
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, so for this week's Cooking Connection we made an appropriate dish for the holiday. Local chef Arlene Coco was in the…
Morning Update 3-15-18
An update on local news and weather.
Trump Wrongly Insists US has Trade Deficit With Canada
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump continues to insist the United States has a trade deficit with Canada, following news reports that he claimed at a fundraiser about talking trade with the country’s prime minister without knowing all the facts.…
Spots Still Open for St. Fennessy 4K
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Saint Fennessy 4K race is coming up on St. Patrick's Day, this Saturday and spots are still open as of Wednesday. New this year, the race is offering youth…
Inside Dubh Linn Irish Pub's St. Patrick's Day Preparations
DULUTH, Minn.- This year many Northlanders will be able to celebrate St. Patrick's Day as it falls on a Saturday. Many businesses are already preparing for the busy day. Dubh Linn…
Governor Dayton Gives Final State of the State
DULUTH, Minn.- Governor Mark Dayton gave his last State of the State Address highlighting education, taxes, and healthcare. Gov. Dayton announced nearly 80,000 students are now attending all day kindergarten. The University of…
Duluth High School Students Join National Gun Violence Protest
DULUTH, Minn. - Last month's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, was just the latest in a string of violence on school campuses. Students from several Northland schools took part in a…
Free Agent QB Kirk Cousins Spotted in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn- Free agent QB Kirk Cousins has been spotted in downtown Minneapolis. He is expected to sign a 3-year fully guaranteed deal with the Vikings sometime Thursday.
Shepard Confident in Defense as Frozen Faceoff Approaches
DULUTH, Minn- The countdown to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff grows shorter by the minute. The 'Dogs are last years defending champs and yet again have this years automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament…
Free Lenten Organ Recitals Happening Around Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Churches around Duluth are offering free organ recitals during lent. Performances happen between 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. every Wednesday. Donations are accepted at each recital to benefit an…
New Virginia Public Safety Building Closer to Becoming a Reality
VIRGINIA, Minn. - A proposed new public safety building in Virginia is closer to becoming a reality. Renderings of the new facility have been released. The 50,000 square foot building…
Fitger's Bockfest Celebrates the Pending Arrival of Spring
DULUTH, Minn. - You know spring is around the corner because Fitger's Bockfest happens this week in Duluth. It's a beer festival but also a celebration of spring. It's a big deal…
Guess the Date of "Official" Snowmelt at Lutsen
LUTSEN, Minn. - If you're counting down the final days before snow if officially gone, you may want to turn your attention to Lutsen Mountains. Right now you have the chance…
One Arrested After Stolen Military Vehicle was Recovered
HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing Police have arrested a male for stealing an HEMMT wrecker from the Hibbing Minnesota National Guard Armory. Police responded to a call around 1 p.m. to the Hibbing Minnesota National Guard Armory and were updated by…
Miller Trial Update
DULUTH, Minn. - The discrimination trial between former women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller and UMD is expected to wrap up tomorrow. Closing arguments will take place tomorrow morning followed by jury deliberations. The case stems from when Miller’s contract was…
Update on Bank Robbery in Orr
Orr, Minn. – According to the Saint Louis County Sheriff’s Office a suspect is in custody following a bank robbery this morning in Orr. The bank robbery happened at the American Bank of the North located on Highway 53 in…
Male Sustains Significant Injuries in Washburn County hit and run Incident
SPOONER, Wis. - The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to come forward with any information they may have regarding a hit and run that took place early Tuesday morning. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call…
Dog Dies After Airline Worker Orders it be Placed in Overhead bin
(AP) - A dog died on a United Airlines plane after a flight attendant ordered its owner to put the animal in the plane’s overhead bin. United said Tuesday that it takes full responsibility for the incident on the Monday…
Suspect in Custody Following Alleged Bank Robbery in Orr
ORR, Minn. – According to the Saint Louis County Sheriff’s Office a suspect is in custody following an alleged bank robbery this morning in Orr. The alleged bank robbery happened at the American Bank of the North located on Highway…
Father Shot on Minnesota Sidewalk had Fled From Iraq
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — A man who was fatally shot on a sidewalk in Rochester, Minnesota, fled Iraq several years ago to escape violence. Ahmed Muafaq Abdulhu Al Naddf, 40, immigrated to the U.S. in 2014 with his wife and…
Ford Recalls Almost 1.4M cars; Steering Wheel can Come Loose
DETROIT (AP) — Under pressure from U.S. regulators, Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million midsize cars in North America because the steering wheels can detach from the steering column and drivers could lose control. The recall covers certain Ford Fusion…
