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Update: 2 dead after shooting at Central Michigan University

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Two people were fatally shot at a residence hall at Central Michigan University on Friday, and investigators were searching for a 19-year-old suspect considered armed and dangerous, according to the school. Neither victim was a…

Police Respond to Shots Fired at Central Michigan University

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — School officials say police are responding to a report of shots fired at a residence hall at Central Michigan University. The university said Friday morning that the report concerns Campbell Hall on its campus in…

New Analysis Shows Return of Trillion-Dollar Budget Deficits

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new Washington report warns that trillion-dollar budget deficits are returning next year and that $2 trillion-plus deficits are not far off in the wake of President Donald Trump's tax cuts and last month's big budget deal.…

Bemidji man Dies at Eel Pout Festival

WALKER, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive male on February 25. Deputies responded to the fish house where the male was found unresponsive. The male victim, age 21, was transported to the Park…

Students Speak Out Discussing Mental Health

DULUTH, Minn.- Students in Duluth are breaking the silence on the topic of mental health. The second annual Speak Out Night event was held at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The group,…

New Bent Paddle Taproom Soon to Open

DULUTH, Minn.- Craft brewery lovers can start their count down for spring and look forward to an extra incentive. The new Bent Paddle tap room doors will open this spring. The new…

Dairy Queen Opening Day of the Season

DULUTH, Minn.- The only blizzard dealt with on Thursday in Duluth was from 's first opening day of the season. Ice cream lovers say stopping by on the opening day is…

Parents Warned About Spoofing Apps Used To Lure Children

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown Police are sounding the alarm about a new app that criminals are using to get to your kids. The problem is called "spoofing." That's when someone uses an app to disguise their identity and voice all while hiding behind a fake…

Students Find Careers at Head of the Lakes Job

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Some hot careers for recent college grads are data and financial analysts. Companies from across the region are hiring for those and many other positions. College students met with…

Truck Driver Used Smartphone Before Fatal Crash

LAKE ELMO, Minn. (AP) — A Wisconsin truck driver accused of using his smartphone before causing a fatal accident in eastern Minnesota is facing criminal charges.Washington County prosecutors say 28-year-old Wayne Hicks, of Independence, Wisconsin, is charged with criminal vehicular…

Study: Minnesota Patients say Medical pot Helps Reduce Pain

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say many medical marijuana users report significant reductions in pain. More than 60 percent of the more than 2,200 patients surveyed by the state report benefits from using marijuana in inhaled or…

Minnesota Cops Seize More Meth, Prescription Pills in 2017

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota authorities saw notable increases in the amount of meth, prescription pills, heroin and marijuana they took off the street last year. Data provided Thursday from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says more than 214,000 prescription…

Gun Control Measures Tabled at State Capitol

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republicans in the Minnesota House have put on hold a pair of Democratic-backed bills meant to restrict guns. The House Public Safety committee voted Thursday to table bills that would have expanded background checks and…

The Latest: Expect Trump tariffs on imported steel, aluminum

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has told steel and aluminum executives that he’ll impose import tariffs ‘next week’ in a bid to boost U.S. manufacturers. His words to the executives: “You will have protection for the first time in…

Hermantown Police Seize 26 Pounds of Marijuana, Two Arrested

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - On February 21 the Hermantown Police Department and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at the 4100 Block of Meadow Parkway in Hermantown. Officers seized approximately 26 pounds of marijuana, 7…

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