Sound Restaurant Opens in Duluth Today
DULUTH, Minn.-The new Sound restaurant is open in Duluth. It’s grand opening is today and the place is being described as a spot sorely needed in downtown Duluth. The locale will feature…
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Bannon to Exit Breitbart News Network after Break with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump. Breitbart announced Tuesday that Bannon would step down as executive chairman of the…
MPCA Proposes Denial of Minntac's Water Quality Permit
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.-The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has invited the public to make comments on a proposed denial of Minntac’s water quality permit at its Mountain Iron facility. A hearing is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at…
Trump Suggests 2-Phase Immigration Deal for 'Dreamers'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a bipartisan compromise to avoid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that an immigration deal could be reached in two phases — first by addressing young immigrants and border security with what he called…
Senate Committee Vote on Bill Relaxing Air Pollution Rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A legislative committee is set to approve a Republican bill that would relax Wisconsin air pollution regulations. The bill would repeal any state air pollution rules that go beyond federal regulations by the end of 2018.…
Minnesota Human Services Chief to Fight Release of Serial Rapist
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper says she'll appeal a judicial panel's approval of the conditional release of a serial rapist from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program. Thomas R. Duvall has spent the past 30 years locked up…
Midday Update 1-9-18
An update on local news and weather.
UMD Production Honored at Regional Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - A University of Minnesota-Duluth Theatre production is being honored in a big way. The department has been invited to perform "Antigone" at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in…
Walz, Coleman Release Fundraising Totals in Governor's Race
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The rush for cash is on in the crowded race for Minnesota governor. Democratic candidate and Rep. Tim Walz said Monday his campaign had raised more than $1.1 million in 2017. Fellow Democrat and former…
Plymouth Police Investigating Death
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) - Police are investigating a death in a Twin Cities suburb. Authorities say someone at the Stoneleigh at the Reserve apartment complex in Plymouth called 911 shortly after midnight Tuesday. When officers arrived they found one person…
New Tours, Events, Launch Glensheen Mansion to Record-Breaking Numbers
DULUTH, Minn. - Officials are counting record numbers at Glensheen Mansion as they look into the attendance for 2017. This is a trend that's been on the rise over the last few…
Morning Update 1-9-18
An update on local news and weather.
Duluth Kicks Off Trafficking Prevention Month
DULUTH, Minn. - Jan. is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Duluth is honoring both victims and survivors. Organizers of today's gathering say when you have people willing to purchase other people…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Cryptocurrency
DULUTH, Minn. -- Sean Tayah Hiwe’s world could be the world of the future. We meet with him in the morass of computing equipment he and his partners work around; he is explaining…
Trains and Toddlers Held at the Depot
DULUTH, Minn. - Preschoolers took over the Depot today for the Trains and Toddlers event. The kids listened to stories, played with train tables, and boarded the historic, real life trains…
Sex Trafficking Vigil Held in Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - January is Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficking Awareness Month. Monday, in Two Harbors, a vigil was held honoring the victims of sex trafficking. The Lake County Sex…
Duluth City Councilors Sworn In
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Councilors were sworn in Monday at a ceremony at City Hall. Renee Van Nett is the one newcomer to the council. She was elected to represent…
Superior Chamber Announces New President & CEO
SUPERIOR, Wis. - There's a new permanent President and CEO of the Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. Taylor Pedersen was named to that position on Monday. The 34-year-old Pedersen is…
Oprah Speech has Democrats Buzzing about Possible 2020 Run
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s impassioned call for “a brighter morning even in our darkest nights” at the Golden Globes has Democratic Party activists buzzing about the media superstar…
Beargrease Begins at End of Month
DULUTH, Minn.-We are only three weeks away from the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, as trails look to be in good condition. Right now there are 10 racers signed up for the…
Historic Saint John's Bible On Display In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The first handwritten bible commissioned by a Benedictine monastery has made its way to the Northland. The historic Saint John's Bible is on display at the Benedictine Living…
Warmer Weather Sends People Outdoors
DULUTH, Minn.- With temperatures around 50 degrees warmer than the recent deep freeze people were out soaking in the sunshine especially on the Lakewalk in Duluth. "Taking the walk along the lakeshore here was just a little…
$50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at ICO in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Someone who purchased a Powerball in Duluth is about to get a little richer. The Minnesota Lottery has announced that a winning lottery ticket of $50,000 for the latest Powerball drawing on Jan. 6 was sold at…
End of Protection for Salvadorans Fills Families with Dread
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to end special protections for nearly 200,0000 Salvadoran immigrants filled many Salvadoran families with anxiety dread Monday, raising the possibility that they will be forced to abandon their roots in the U.S. and…
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Warns of Phone Scam
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office would like to inform citizens of a current phone scam. The Sheriff's Office has received multiple, recent reports of callers posing as law enforcement telling parties that they "have missed federal…
Whooping Cough Reported in Grand Rapids School
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-A case of whooping cough has been reported in Grand Rapids Schools. A representative from the Minnesota Department of Health said they are concerned about an outbreak in that region right now. They said the symptoms are whooping…
Xcel Energy Plans Solar Garden in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. - Xcel Energy has announced plans to develop a third, one megawatt solar garden in Ashland. The garden will be part of Solar*Connect Community, Wisconsin largest community solar garden program. If enough customer interest is demonstrated, the garden…
Duluth Wedding Show Celebrates 30 Years with Biggest Show Yet
DULUTH, Minn. - Planning a wedding can be stressful and difficult, but luckily there's a resource in town to help local brides and grooms prepare for their special day. The 30th…
