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Essentia Health Needs Hospice Volunteers

DULUTH, Minn. - It's National Caregivers Day and for some being a caregiver is a calling. If you are one of those people Essentia Health in Duluth is asking for your help.…

Minnesota Legislature Considering Five Bills Related to Guns

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The deadly school shooting in Florida has revived discussion over gun control and highlighted Minnesota's pending bills on the issue. The Pioneer Press reports that there are at least five bills currently on file this session relating to…

13 Russian Nationals Charged in Mueller Investigation

WASHINGTON-The office of special counsel Robert Mueller says a grand jury has charged 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities. The defendants are accused of violating U.S. criminal laws to interfere with American elections and the political process. Charges include…

Midday Update 2-16-18

An update on local news and weather.

Commerce Dept. Backs Tariffs on Imported Aluminum and Steel

WASHINGTON-The Commerce Department is saying that imported aluminum and steel threaten U.S. national security and is urging President Donald Trump to impose tariffs or quotas to boost American production. The recommendations unveiled by Secretary Wilbur Ross are likely to escalate…

Wisconsin Assembly OKs Restrictions on Food Stamp Junk Food

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a Republican bill that would create a pilot program to prohibit the use of food stamps for purchasing junk food. The Assembly passed the proposal on a voice vote Thursday, sending the measure on…

Joseph Nease Gallery features "Sweep" Exhibition

DULUTH, Minn. - A new exhibition of artwork at a local gallery is showing a range of contemporary painters. Joseph Nease Gallery is currently featuring "Sweep". "Sweep" is a regional and national…

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visits Duluth Boat Show

DULUTH, Minn. - An exhibit new to the Duluth area is now on display at the 52nd Annual Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel and RV Show. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's traveling conservation exhibit…

President Heading to Florida to Console Shooting Victims and Their Families

UPDATE: The FBI says it failed to investigate a specific report in January that Nikolas Cruz could be plotting a school shooting. The agency said Friday that the tip should've been investigated thoroughly because it was a potential threat to…

Three More Child Deaths From Flu Reported in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.- State health officials say three more children have died of complications of the flu, bringing the number of Minnesota children who have died of influenza this season to four. The number of Minnesotans hospitalized with flu symptoms…

Morning Update 2-16-18

An update on local news and weather.

Partial Demolition For Former London Road BP Gas Station

DULUTH, Minn. - Signs of demolition are happening at the former BP gas station on the corner of 21st Avenue East and London Road. Crews on scene told us Thursday that they’re…

Superior Wants Kestrel Aircraft to Pay Up

DULUTH, Minn. - Kestrel Aircraft was supposed to bring a big economic boom to the city of Superior promising hundreds of new jobs. So far Kestrel has not built its planned manufacturing…

Saints Top UMAC Baseball/ Softball Preseason Polls

DULUTH, Minn- The UMAC Coaches Poll has picked St.Scholastica to win their 22nd straight confernce title. Wisconsin-Superior has been tagged to finish 3rd with 45 points, Northland Collge slates in at 5th. St.Scholastica also picked by…

Experts Share How to Speak to Children In the Wake of Tragedy

DULUTH, Minn. - The safety and well being of all students is something area school districts take seriously. Even though the mass shooting in Florida happened far away, students in the Northland can still…

Boys Basketball: Hunters Win 6th Straight, 'Jacks Fly Over Hawks

Ashland Oredockers 62, Duluth Denfeld Hunters 79 (F) Cloquet Lumberjacks 66, Hermantown Hawks 57 (F)

Eskomos Boy's Basketball Back At Full Strength

ESKO, Minn- The Esko Boy's Basketball Team is riding a six game winning streak and are ranked 6th in the state as well as number one in their section. The Eskomos faced an uphill battle…

Organizations Concerned for Future of Great Lakes Funding

DULUTH, Minn.- Local organizations are concerned on how the Great Lakes will be kept clean and for the future of job for the workers involved in the various projects for many years.…

Bannon Interviewed in Mueller’s Russia Investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, the combative former chief strategist for President Donald Trump, was interrogated for 20 hours over two days this week as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation, according to a person familiar with the…