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UPDATE: Eel Pout Festival Death Ruled Accidental

WALKER, Minn. - The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Samuel Schooley, age 21, an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. On February 25 at about 8:50 a.m. the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an…

School Shooting Suspect Indicted on 17 Counts of Murder

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was formally charged Wednesday with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. The indictment returned by a grand jury in Fort…

Update: Three Victims in Duluth Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Duluth Police Department there were three adult victims in the Riverside Neighborhood stabbing this morning stemming from a domestic assault incident. All three victims are being…

Mall of America Owners Seek to add Water Park

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - The owners of the Mall of America hope to add a huge water park near the shopping center that the city of Bloomington would pay for and own. The Star Tribune reports that Triple 5 pitched…

Bill Would Fine People who Pass off pet as Service Animal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota lawmakers are considering fines for people who misrepresent their pets as trained service animals. A pair of bills in the House and Senate would make it a petty misdemeanor, punishable with a $100 fine.…

20-year-old Sues Dick’s, Walmart Over new gun Policies

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 20-year-old man from Oregon has filed lawsuits against Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart, alleging the two retailers discriminated against him when they refused to sell him a rifle because of his age. Dick’s and Walmart…

Breaking News: Duluth Stabbing Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police responded to the Riverside Neighborhood of Duluth this morning  at approximately 10:15 a.m.  on the report of a stabbing. The Duluth Police Department are still in the process of investigating this incident, but state that…

Dayton Suggests $21 Million to Improve School Safety

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)  - Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing $21 million in new funding for security enhancements and mental health improvements in Minnesota schools. The Democratic governor unveiled his proposal Wednesday to give schools dedicated funds for improvements like…

Keeping the Hive Alive During Winter

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - When you think of honey, a cute plastic bottle shaped like a bear probably comes to mind. But do you ever stop to think about how much work it…

PolyMet Decision Put on Hold

MINNEAPOLIS- A federal judge has put on hold four lawsuits filed by eight environmental groups to block a land swap that the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota needs to move forward. U.S. District Judge Joan Ericksen stayed the…

Barnum Shovels Out After Winter Storm

BARNUM, Minn. - While Duluth missed out on the latest snowfall, the towns of Barnum and Moose Lake got hit hard with the flurries. Barnum schools had a two-hour delay due to the…

Bent Paddle Brewing Teams Up with Northwoods Women in Science

DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle Brewing Company has announced their latest partnership.  Five percent of the sales from their current Valve Jockey beer, “Session” Barleywine, will benefit  Northwoods Women in Science. The Valve Jockey Brewer’s Series celebrates the brewers’ creativity by giving…

Holocaust Survivor Visits Superior Middle School Students

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Every year eighth graders at Superior Middle School study the Holocaust. Right now the students are learning about the every day life of holocaust victims. Students received special insight from Author and Holocaust Survivor Fred…

Kids Learn American Sign Language

DULUTH, Minn. - Kids in Duluth are communicating in a new way with American Sign Language. The weekly sign and play classes at Little Neetchers on Grand avenue teaches kids…

Shannon Miller vs UMD Discrimination Trial Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - The discrimination trial between former women's hockey coach Shannon Miller and the University of Minnesota-Duluth started Tuesday. The trial begins after discrimination cases filed…

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