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…
NEW YORK (AP) - Target is raising its minimum starting pay for workers for the second time in less than a year after seeing a bigger and better pool of candidates. Target, which hiked starting pay to $11 an hour…
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point could eliminate more than a dozen majors and lay off staff to cope with a projected budget deficit of $4.5 million over two years. University officials say the 13 programs…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is filled with historic churches and they each have their own unique beginning. One church in town has been standing for over 100 years and…
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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…
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…
CHICAGO (AP) - A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain In patients with stubborn back aches or hip or knee arthritis, opioids worked no better than over-the-counter drugs or other nonopioids at reducing…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jung Un has expressed a willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament with the United States and impose a moratorium on nuclear and missile tests during such talks, a senior South Korean official…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton has unveiled a revised measure to reduce elevated nitrate levels in water supplies and ensure more Minnesotans have safe drinking water. Dayton and Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson announced the proposal Tuesday after…
(AP) - The nation’s largest health insurer plans to give some customers a break at the pharmacy counter starting next year. UnitedHealthcare said Tuesday that it will pass along rebates from drug manufacturers to customers when they fill a prescription.…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new state review shows reports of abuse and neglect at senior care facilities have grown by 50 percent in the last five years. A legislative audit released Tuesday concluded that the office that investigates…
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s been known for years, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. With the popularity of shabby chic and repurposing these days one local business owner in Duluth is…
School Closings and Delays for Tuesday, March 6, 2018: Closed: Winter School District Two-Hour Delay Aitkin School District Birchwood School District Cloquet School District East Central Schools Solon Springs School District
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The City of Superior held another in a series of listening sessions on Monday. The city has been hosting listening sessions with different demographic groups to get…
DULUTH, Minn. - A group known as H.O.T.D.I.S.H Militia hosted a kick-off event for their Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser, which will happen Apr. 14. The group is raising money to support women looking to…
DULUTH, Minn. - Area high schools are paying close attention to how threats are handled in other school districts, like at Duluth Denfeld where a student there…
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring doesn't officially begin until March 20, but you could say it's starting to feel like it now with the warmer temperatures we've seen lately. Many businesses around the…
DULUTH, Minn. - A student has been identified in connection to a threat of a shooting at Duluth's Denfeld High School. Classes were not cancelled Monday. Police…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department (DFD) is growing after the addition of four new firefighters. The positions opened up after some firefighters retired or left due to long-term…
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts are saying the president's tariff could have a massive impact on our region. We spoke with a University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Economics Professor about the possible impact…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota State Fair has confirmed two more amazing shows for this year’s performances. Beach Boys with special guest The Righteous Brothers and Impractical Jokers have been announced for the 2018 Grandstand Concert Series at the…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Heavy winds picking up this afternoon have led to power outages for many Northlanders. According to the MN Power website, roughly 2,400 customers are currently without power in the Duluth area with an estimated time of…
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) - Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man with illegally possessing a machine gun and a short-barreled shotgun after his 13-year-old son allegedly threatened a classmate. Authorities say they discovered a cache of weapons during a search…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation says a State Patrol trooper shot and wounded a woman during an encounter along the interstate near Moorhead. And, a male passenger in the woman's vehicle was arrested during that…
NEW YORK (AP) — Viewership for the Academy Awards plunged 20 percent from last year to a record-low 26.5 million, the first time on record the Oscars reached fewer than 30 million people. The Oscars are often the most-watched TV…
DULUTH, Minn. - The federal lawsuit between Shannon Miller and the University of Minnesota Duluth will have its day in court tomorrow, March 6. Miller filed her lawsuit back in 2015 alongside coaches Jen Banford (softball), and Annette Wiles (women’s…
