With her cloud of snow-white hair, signature three strand pearls and compelling presence, Barbara Bush's image was what she laughingly called "everybody's grandmother." But the feisty, outspoken Bush was also a tireless advocate for literacy , an author, experienced campaigner…
DULUTH, Minn.- Presented by Dennis “Hatchetman” Hatch, The Break Room Duluth, and On The Wire Creative Media. 3RD ANNUAL EIGHTBALL CLASSIC! $5,000 Added (Based on full field). $1,000 entry. Race to 15.…
DULUTH, Minn.- After parting ways with previous men's basketball coach Matt Bowen, UMD has now narrowed their list of candidates own to four finalists. All of the 'Dogs potential coaches will…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 25th annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser took over the depot Tuesday in downtown Duluth. Hundreds of handcrafted bowls are on display and sold to the public to help raise funds…
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukee Police Department and the Department of Corrections are searching for an escaped DOC Offender Anthony Stephenson. Stephenson escaped from the DOC Custody while being transported. Anthony is a 23-year-old black male…
DULUTH, Minn.- A group of student-athletes are creating a product they say isn't available in the current market. At St. Scholastica students are creating shin guards by using a 3D printer. A group of four…
NEW YORK (AP) – Starbucks plans to close more than 8,000 stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training for nearly 175,000 workers. The announcement Tuesday comes after the arrests sparked protects and calls for a boycott on…
NEW YORK (AP) — Nostalgia hasn’t translated into dollars in a long-shot effort to crowdfund a future for Toys R Us. Neither did efforts to recruit other toy makers. A campaign led by a billionaire toy executive who pledged $200…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Democratic state Rep. Paul Thissen to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Tuesday's announcement means Dayton has appointed five of the high court's seven members. Thissen replaces Justice David Stras, a Republican…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two robbery suspects. The robbery occurred Saturday evening around 6 p.m. near 6th Avenue East and 3rd Street. The victim suffered minor scrapes and no…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -A federal investigator says one person has been killed after a plane with engine failure made an emergency landing in Philadelphia. National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt said Tuesday that the engine will be shipped for a…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday Bon-Ton Stores Inc. only received bids from liquidators during its bankruptcy auction according to Reuters, signaling the possibility of closure for the retail giant. The auction will continue through today with hopes of finding a…
DULUTH, Minn. - The IRS online payment option is not working for many taxpayers needing to make a payment on Tax Day. As of this morning the IRS direct pay website is showing a “this service is currently unavailable” error…
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CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Police Department have taken an 18-year-old male into custody after he allegedly made threats of a “mass homicide” on social media. Authorities received multiple reports last night that an individual made violent threats on social…
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) - A foster mother and her boyfriend have been charged in Dakota County with manslaughter and murder in the death of a 3-year-old boy who was in the woman's care. Authorities say Zayden Lawson was fatally beaten…
DULUTH, Minn. - This month it's a dramatic event you won't want to miss, the UMD Opera Studio is teaming up with the UMD Symphony Orchestra. Together, they're performing Le Nozze…
PERHAM, Minn. (AP) - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has a suspect in custody in what authorities say is a double homicide. Officers responded to a reported assault at a rural Perham residence shortly before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's National Volunteer week across America and it's volunteers that help keep our favorite historical landmarks running throughout the country. It's easy to see Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republican lawmakers are pushing to allow employers to pay their tipped workers lower wages by counting tips in their wages. The so-called tip credit is a familiar proposal in Minnesota. But the gradual increase of…
SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) - The police chief in a Minnesota city where an 8-year-old slashed three other students with a knife says he wishes he knew why the boy did it. Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise says the…
PROCTOR, Minn.- One quick glance outside and its clear 2018 has not been a good year for spring sports, with local baseball and softball teams seeing games being canceled and rescheduled left…
DULUTH, Minn. - AmeriCorps volunteers are building a new legacy house in Lincoln Park that will house future members and volunteers while they serve in the organization. A team of…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians got a taste of Muslim cuisine and culture at the Zeitgeist Arts Building in Duluth. Food was served featuring the kind of flavors made…
DULUTH, Minn. - A new World War I memorial is expected to be built this year in West Duluth. Memorial Park on Grand Avenue has memorials for World War…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - With all the recent snow, Mont du Lac Ski Resort in Superior has decided to stay open for at least one more weekend. Resort officials tell…
DULUTH, Minn.- Although you may be thinking spring, businesses in the Northland are prepared for winter. It's no secret, Duluth was covered in snow this morning. One plowing company, ATK Enterprise…
DULUTH, Minn.- Snowfall in April has put many plans on hold. But not the 25th annual Sea of Bowls fundraiser. The event is going on right now until 7 p–m. It's a…
