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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…

The Latest: Central Michigan University Shooting

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) - A 19-year-old student accused of killing his parents inside a Central Michigan University dorm room has been arraigned. James Eric Davis Jr. is hospitalized but appeared in court via video for Tuesday's hearing. He was…

MNLARS Funding Clears Hurdle but With Strings Attached

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers are clashing over how to fix the state's new vehicle registration system. The botched roll out of the platform dubbed MNLARS has caused long delays and headaches. State officials…

Watchdog: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog says White House counselor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns. The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert Mueller’s office, says…

Minnesota Named Number One Best State for Women

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - WalletHub has ranked Minnesota the No. 1 state for women. In the report, WalletHub looked at key factors such as income, uninsured rates, graduation rates, and lowest percentage of women in poverty. “In order to identify the…

Allina Patients Notified of Risk due to Reused Syringes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Allina Health has notified dozens of patients at St. Paul dermatology clinic that they might want to be tested for HIV or hepatitis because a nurse practitioner had been reusing syringes. The St. Paul Pioneer…

AICHO Works to Rebuild Rooftop Garden

DULUTH, Minn. - The American Indian Community Housing Organization is growing its rooftop garden and is seeking donors. The garden was removed last year as roof work was completed. Now, as…

2 Charged in Ashland Homicide

ASHLAND, Wis. - Both suspects, 42-year-old Matthew Phillips and 38-year-old Jennifer Mustache, have been charged in the killing of Marcus Holton. Holton, 52, was found dead in his home in Ashland Feb. 25. Phillips and Mustache were arrested in Superior…

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