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Evening Update: 3-7-2018

Duluth Depot Bugs Out With Latest Exhibit

DULUTH, Minn. - A whole lot of insects have moved into the Duluth Depot, but there's no need to be alarmed. They are all part of a new exhibit on display. The…

Women in the Northland Go Red Against Heart Disease

DULUTH, Minn. - It was a sea of red in Duluth for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women event. Go Red For Women started in 2003 to help…

Expect A New Look For Superior Street In Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The start of a major reconstruction project in downtown Duluth is getting closer. The multi–million dollar project will be divided into three separate phases and take three years…

11-Year-Old Girl in Custody After Cloquet School Threat

CLOQUET, Minn. - An eleven year old girl is in police custody after she made a threat of violence referencing Cloquet Middle School and High School. Cloquet Police say all is…

Hibbing Courthouse Removes Ten Commandments Plaque

HIBBING, Minn.- St. Louis County officials have removed the Ten Commandments plaque from inside Hibbing Courthouse, which as been on display for decades. According to County Administrator Kevin Gray, the decision…

Emergency Lane Closure E 2nd Street at 7th Ave East Northbound Lane

SUPERIOR, Wis. - There is a northbound lane closure of East 2nd Street/Highway 2/53 at 7th Avenue East for an emergency manhole repair. The closure will last through tomorrow (Thursday) night. Please be prepared to slow down and expect traffic…

Duluth Prom Dress Giveaway Touches Colorado Bridal Shop

DULUTH, Minn. - If the Dress Fits will be holding its third annual Prom Dress Giveaway for local high school students on Sunday March 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bella Rose Bridal. The non-profit organization was founded…

The Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Project Gets Green Light to Seek Funding

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Federal Administration has found that the Northern Lights Express project will not have significant environmental impacts and can proceed to seek funding for final design and construction. FRA and MnDOT, in cooperation with the Wisconsin…

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.…

Midday Update 3-7-18

An update on local news and weather.

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…

Find the Perfect Summer Camp through Annual Extravaganza

DULUTH, Minn. - We're at the tail end of winter and people of all ages are eager to get back outdoors to enjoy everything the Northland has to offer. Luckily. the Miller…

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…

Thunder Bay Man Arrested for Drug Possession in Cook County

GRAND MARIAS, Minn. - A Thunder Bay man was arrested on Friday by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance from the US Border patrol and charged with 1st Degree Drug Possession. John Edward Heinonen, age 60, picked up…

Morning Update 3-7-18

An update on local news and weather.

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…

Police Resolve Threat Referencing Cloquet High School

CLOQUET, Minn. - Authorities say all is safe in Cloquet Wednesday morning after police responded to a threat of violence referencing Cloquet High School. Tuesday evening the Cloquet Police Department was…

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…