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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…

Minnesota Professor may Face Deportation

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota group is rallying around a tenured Augsburg University professor who's been asked to meet with federal immigration officials to discuss a "plan for removal." Minnesota Public Radio reports that Mzenga Wanyama is set to meet…

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Safe

DULUTH, Minn. - Hunter Goeden has returned home this morning and is safe. The Duluth Police Department appreciates the public's help in looking for him.

Citations for Texting While Driving up 23 Percent From 2016

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota authorities issued more citations for distracted driving in 2017, while citations for speeding and lack of seat belt use saw declines. Authorities gave out 7,357 citations for texting while driving in 2017. That's up nearly 23…

Minnesota Legislators Announce Birth Control Protection Bill

St. Paul, Minn. – Yesterday, Minnesota Legislators and supporters gathered in the Minnesota State Capitol to announce legislation that will protect no-cost birth control coverage in Minnesota from further attacks by the Trump Administration.  The legislation will guarantee the basic…

Accidental Cooking Fire Sends One to Local Hospital

DULUTH, Minn. - An accidental cooking fire that broke out at a Duluth high rise apartment last night has sent one to an area hospital for an evaluation. Fire crews responded to the Tri-Towers Apartments around 7:00 p.m. where smoke…

President Trump Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un for Nuke Talks

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump plan to meet in May for nuclear disarmament talks, a whiplash development that would put two leaders who’ve repeatedly insulted, threatened and dismissed each other…

Rangers' Dynasty Continues as M.I.B. Heads to 8th State Tourney

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Pop-up Taproom Coming to Miller Hill Mall

DULUTH, Minn.- One local Duluth brewery will soon be serving beer at the Miller Hill Mall for a limited time. Canal Park Brewery will serve select brews and menu items at…

Hundreds Attend CHOICE Unlimited's Masquerade Ball

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders are helping a non–profit organization in roaring twenties style The Greysolon Ballroom is filled with music, dancing, and smiling faces all raising money for CHOICE unlimited's arts program. "We're just…

Postseason Mentality Nothing New for UMD

DULUTH, Minn- Do or die hockey arrives in Duluth this weekend as Western Michigan comes to town for the opening round of the NCHC playoffs. At the end of the regular season the…

Trump Discusses Violence With Video Game Execs and Critics

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump raised concerns about the graphic depiction of violence in video games at a White House meeting Thursday with members of the industry and some of their most vocal critics. Searching for ways to respond…

Stauber Statement on Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Today, Republican candidiate for the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota, Pete Stauber, released the following state after President Trump announced his plan to introduce tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum: “Today is a great day for Northeast…

GOP Lawmakers Plot big Changes to Minnesota's IT Agency

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republicans who control the Legislature are charting major changes to how the state handles information technology. Minnesota's Information Technology Services agency has been in the spotlight following the botched roll out of the new driver's…

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