Midday Update 1-8-18
An update on local news and weather.
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Osmek Says His Governor Campaign is Over
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republican David Osmek says he's ending his campaign for governor. Osmek, a state senator from Mound, says he decided to drop out after discussing prospects with family and supporters over the holidays. Osmek finished fifth…
Wisconsin Sees Decline in Dairy Farms
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin is seeing a decline in the number of dairy farms despite increasing milk production as commercial farms expand. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that numbers from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection show…
Morning Update 1-8-18
An update on local news and weather.
Storyteller Teaches Ojibwe Culture
DULUTH, Minn. - An Ojibwe storyteller from the LCO reservation near Hayward told traditional stories of his people at the American Indian Community Housing Organization in Duluth. Mike Sullivan learned the tales…
Skating with the UMD Bulldogs
DULUTH, Minn.-Sunday AMS Oil Arena was full of little hockey players. It's a great day to be a UMD Bulldog, the UMD Women's Hockey team hosted an open skate Sunday…
Norshor Theatre Wrapping Up Renovations
DULUTH, Minn.-- The countdown is on for the revival of downtown Duluth's historic Norshor Theatre. In less than a month the stage will be lit and the arts and entertainment will…
Four Renters Displaced After Duplex Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Four renters are without a home after the duplex they were living in went up in flames. It happened Sunday morning at 3105 Restormel Street. When crews arrived, the fire was in full force. Everybody got out…
Minnesota May See Smoky Skies Due To Western Wildfires
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota could see a repeat of smoky skies next summer as huge fires continue in the western United States. Daniel Dix is an air quality meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He tells Minnesota…
Suds for Shelter Hosts Final Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.-- This winter season breweries around the Northland are teaming up to raise money for Habitat for Humanity during Suds for Shelter. The last fundraiser is at Minnesota's oldest brewery the…
Banff Film Festive Shown in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The Banff Mountain Film Festival kicked-off night at the DECC in Duluth, but it's not too late to catch the films. The film festival highlights short films of…
Saturday Morning at the Races Kicks-off
DULUTH, Minn.-- Friday was a day for the races over at the college of St. Scholastica. Kids of all ages took part in the first Saturday Morning at the Races…
Spirit Mountain Hosts USSA Race
DULUTH, Minn.- The sun was shining at Spirit Mountain as the USSA held the Minnesota/Planet Cup on Saturday. Around 360 racers headed down the slopes participating in timed and un-timed races.…
"Anonymous" Collecting Clothing and Blankets for the Homeless
DULUTH, Minn. - Freezing cold temperatures can be dangerous for thousands of homeless people across the country. In Duluth, the group "Anonymous" is collecting clothing and blanket donations for the homeless. They…
Gander Outdoors in Hermantown to Open Early This Year
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Many Gander Outdoors stores are re-opening, including the former Gander Mountain in Hermantown. The Gander Outdoors CEO gave a list of stores expected to open by the end of May.…
Local Business Mining Cryptocurrency
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - There has been a lot of talk about bitcoin and other cryptocurrency recently. Now, there's a business in the Northland where that currency is mined and released into the…
Ordinance May Restrict Flavored Tobacco Products In Duluth Convenience Stores
Management from both smaller local convenience stores and big names like Kwik Trip are speaking out against the proposed ban. Gary Milk House Owner Derek Medved carries a variety of flavored…
Flu Season Affecting Many in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Have you been feeling under the weather lately? Doctors say this flu season could be shaping out to be worse than last years. Medical professionals say you don't need to…
Senator Tina Smith Visits the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday night Senator Tina Smith made her first big public appearance, meeting Northlanders in Duluth. Senator Smith spoke with Northlanders at Hoops Brewery, on what she hopes to tackle…
Local Investing Expert Sees Future Dip in Market
DULUTH, Minn.-The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed out at 25,000 yesterday, the first time that’s ever happened. That begs the question if Northlander's should start investing more. One local financial advisor said you…
FX CEO Says No Sexual Misconduct by Louis C.K. While at Company
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — FX Networks CEO John Landgraf says an investigation into sexual misconduct by Louis C.K. found nothing involving his work for the company over the past eight years. The investigation followed a published report of misbehavior, Landgraf…
University of Wisconsin System Exec to Plead Guilty to Drunken Driving
MILWAUKEE (AP) _ The attorney for University of Wisconsin System executive Jessica Tormey says Tormey plans to plead guilty to first-offense drunken driving from an incident in Menomonie in October. Tormey is the chief of staff to UW System President…
Mother of Murdered Girls Confronts Suspected Killer on His Death Bed
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - A mother from St. Cloud whose two daughters were mysteriously murdered in 1974 now believes she knows who killed them. The two girls, 15-year-old Mary Reker and her 12-year-old sister Susie, disappeared while out shopping for school supplies on Labor…
Ely Winter Festival Looks for Talented Sculptors
ELY, Minn. - Those of you looking to brave the cold and create a stunning piece of art have a few more hours to apply if you'd like to do so…
Minnesota Releases Critical Draft Permit for PolyMet
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A contentious copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has taken another step forward with state regulators releasing a crucial draft permit for public comment. PolyMet Executive Vice President Brad Moore calls Friday's release "a major milestone for the…
4 Women Accuse Filmmaker Paul Haggis of Sexual Misconduct
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil lawsuit charging Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis with raping a publicist has prompted three additional women to come forward with their own sexual misconduct accusations, including another publicist who says he forced her to perform…
