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Senators Make Bets on Vikings-Saints Game

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today joined Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in a friendly “Cake and Ice Cream” bet on Sunday's NFL playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. In a salute to…

A Lofty Minnesota Proposal

NEVIS, Minn. (AP) — An aviation student in northern Minnesota pulled off a sky-high marriage proposal by writing “Marry Me” in the snow, then flying his long-time girlfriend over his handiwork. Gavin Becker enlisted his family’s help to pen the…

GOP senator says lawmakers reach immigration compromise

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of bipartisan senators has reached a deal on legislation to protect younger immigrants brought to the country illegally, a spokesman for Sen. Jeff Flake said Thursday. The group including the Arizona Republican, top Senate Democrat…

Some Wisconsin Lawmakers Must Get Harassment Training

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Legislature provides sexual harassment training for new lawmakers but only some are required to get it. New senators must attend training by the Senate chief clerk and the Legislature's human resources department that covers sexual harassment. The…

Teenager Missing in Duluth Found Safe

UPDATE: Missing teen has been found safe. DULUTH, Minn.-According to a Facebook post from the Duluth Police Department, a 14-year-old boy has gone missing in Duluth. Topher William Lee Atkins, a white male, was last seen at 11 a.m. Wednesday…

Local Shelter Offers the Pur-fect Yoga Class

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Studies show animals have calming affects on humans. The Humane Society of Douglas County says it's true and is offering a pur–fect opportunity to relax with felines. Cat yoga…

Maintaining City Sidewalks in the Winter

DULUTH, Minn.- With snow hitting some areas hard,means its time to bust out the shovels. The city takes care of our roads but its on Northlanders to maintain the sidewalks of Superior. The…

Governor Mark Dayton Visits the Iron Range

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was on the Iron Range Wednesday. The Governor met with community leaders about issues important to Northern Minnesota. Increasing local government aid,…

Donations Needed at Damiano Center

DULUTH, Minn.-The Damiano Center in Duluth is in dire need of clothing donations, as the cold air continues to hover over the Northland. In particular they are looking larger…

New Coffee Shop With A Twist Opening In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new coffee shop with a twist is coming to Superior. Superior natives Mark and Annette Jacobson are behind the Twisted Pastries Coffeehouse. Twisted Pastries will offer unique flavors…

The Northland Needs Your Blood Donations

DULUTH, Minn.-The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. Right now is one of the slowest times of the year for them as people haven’t been donating as much…

School Closings and Delays 1/11/18

Closings Bessemer, Mich. School District Birchwood School District Duluth School District Hermantown School District Lakeview Christian Academy Marshall School Mellen School District Northwoods School Solon Springs School South Shore Schools Watersmeet Township Schools Winter School District Two-Hour Delay Cherry School…

Crash Leaves One Dead in Ashland County

Update: The person identified in the fatal crash is Craig A. Schemberger, 60, from Park Falls, Wis. GLIDDEN, Wis. - A man is dead after his vehicle left the road way striking a tree on Highway 13 near Glidden in the…

MnDOT Urging Motorists to be Cautious Around Snow Plows

ST. PAUL, Minn. - With significant snow totals around the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extra caution during plowing and snow removal operations. According to MnDOT, there have been 22 crashes so far this…

Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipping Up 11 Percent in 2017

 CLEVELAND-More than 60 million tons of iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes in 2017, a 10.9 percent increase over 2016. It was the highest total recorded since 2012. The Lake Superior ports that go through the Soo Locks…

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