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Curriculum Changing for Biology Students at CSS

DULUTH, Minn. -- Things are changing in the biology program at the College of Saint Scholastica. At this Environmental Showcase event, freshman students discuss science posters from research projects they’ve been working…

Student Craft Show Gives Back to Local Families

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Students at Cooper Elementary School are working to ensure local families have presents under the tree. The 14th annual Holiday Craft Show has raised $42,000 over the years. Fundraising…

Former Amazon Analyst Gets 6 Months for Insider Trading

SEATTLE (AP) - A former Amazon analyst has been sentenced to six months in prison and a $2,500 fine after admitting he tipped off a college friend to details about the company's upcoming first-quarter earnings report in spring 2015. Brett…

Walker Outlaws Soliciting Sexual Photos of Children

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has signed a Republican bill that makes soliciting sexually explicit photographs from children illegal. Under the bill, anyone between the ages of 18 and 21 who solicits photos from a child no more…

Court: 'Making a Murderer' Defendant's Confession Stands

CHICAGO (AP) - A federal appeals court has overturned a ruling that could have freed a Wisconsin inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" series from prison. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that police properly obtained…

Eau Claire Lawsuit Could Impact Foxconn, Other Developments

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice's solicitor general is warning a lawsuit challenging an economic development project in Eau Claire could "imperil" the $10 billion Foxconn complex in Racine County and other ventures in the state. The…

Partisan Divide Deepens Over Walker Investigation

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The deep partisan divide over the secret investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall has reignited in the face of an investigatory report released this week. The report from Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel recommends that those…

Construction Plans Set for Cloquet Avenue

CLOQUET, Minn.- The construction plans for Cloquet Avenue are finalized, making it more pedestrian friendly. The two mile long stretch hasn't been worked on in 20 years. The top two inches of…

Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear at the DECC

DULUTH, Minn. - The annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter show is kicking off Friday and will run through Sunday. Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear will be on hand to feature…

Pawlenty Considering Running for Franken Seat

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he's considering running for Sen. Al Franken's U.S. Senate seat. The Republican governor and one-time presidential candidate insisted Friday that he's still "politically retired." But Pawlenty would be a…

Regulators Ask Enbridge to Tweak Pipeline Environment Review

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Minnesota's utility regulators have rejected a state environmental review of Enbridge's controversial oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has determined the Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge's proposed Line 3 pipeline is inadequate, though…

Trump Signs 2-Week Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and keep the federal government running through Dec. 22. The president signed the two-week spending bill at the White House after the House and…

Truck Goes Through Ice on Lake Vermilion

LAKE VERMILION, Minn.-A truck went through the ice on Lake Vermilion at about 6:30 p.m. last night, between Stuntz Bay and Ely Island. Vincent Vesel, 40, of Ely, was driving on the lake and came to a stop as he…

Remembrance Dinner Held For Vets

DULUTH, Minn. - It was the 13th annual Veterans Remembrance Dinner at The Depot in Duluth on Wednesday. Veterans and their families came together over dinner, shared stories, and honored those who served, and…

Local Students form Suicide Prevention Group

CLOQUET, Minn.-  Students from Cloquet High School are doing their part to prevent teen suicide. After the Northland students attended a text for life conference in Grand Rapids last year, they were…

Hucklebeary Pop-Up Offers Unique Goods, Services

DULUTH, Minn. - The Greater Downtown Council in Duluth is once again sponsoring three local business owners this holiday season, giving them a free space to set up a storefront from November through…

UWS Yellowjacket Student Athletes Caroling For Cans

SUPERIOR, Wis. -About 300 student athletes from University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) were out in Superior going door-to-door singing your favorite Christmas carols. They're caroling for cans, so they can donate non-perishable…

Duluth Fifth Graders Learn About STEM

DULUTH, Minn. - Fifth graders at Duluth Public Schools are dabbling into science, technology, engineering and math, also known as STEM. This week students visited the 148th Fighter Wing to use technology that real scientists use like 3–d printers, rovers and robots. The…

Christmas Bazaar Held Today

DULUTH, Minn.-With the holiday shopping season in full swing, that means the giving season is here too. Today, the annual St. Scholastica Monastery Christmas Bazaar was held to fulfill all your shopping needs, while also giving back to a good…

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