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Evening Update: 4-30-2018

Local Road Improvements Take Priority Before Twin Ports Interchange Project Begins

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…

Servers and Customers at Local Diner Work Together to Evacuate Safely

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…

Welcome to the Partisan Fury, Michelle Wolf

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…

Critical Bill Matching State, Federal tax Codes Passes House

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…

MPR News Announces Minnesota's Most-Loved Lake

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…

Fire Danger Remains High in Much of Wisconsin

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…

Businessman Offers Local Students Free College

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…

Senate Votes to Nullify Minnesota Wild Rice Water Standard

(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 Homegrown Music Festival Kicks Off

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,…

Prominent Trump Critic Painter Enters Minnesota Senate Race

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…

New "Learning Community" Provides Space for Families of Job Seekers with Disabilities

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…

Get Ready for the Most Expensive Driving Season in Years

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…

Midday Update 4-30-18

An update on local news and weather.

Minnesota Author to Release Newest Duluth-based Book

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…

Chmielewski Polkafest to Celebrate 40 Years

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…

UMinn Settles Harassment Complaints for Nearly $300,000

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…

Minnesota to see Hungry Ticks Emerge in Warm Weather

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…

Will Sprint-T-Mobile Combo Hurt Consumers?

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…

Morning Update 4-30-18

An update on local news and weather.

Tickets On Sale: Zeitgeist's 'Spirit Of The Times Fundraiser & Party'

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…

Routine Inspections Of Blatnik Bridge Start Monday

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…