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Key Court Hearing for State Official in Flint Water Scandal

FLINT, Mich. (AP) - A judge has begun hearing testimony against a Michigan official who faces criminal charges tied to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak during the Flint water crisis. Dr. Eden Wells is the state's chief medical executive. She's charged…

Feds Seek to Revoke US Citizenship of 4 Minnesota Somalis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Justice Department has moved to revoke the U.S. citizenship of four Minnesotans from Somalia accused of lying on their visa applications. Fifty-one-year-old Fosia Abdi Adan of Eden Prairie entered the U.S. under the diversity lottery visa…

Target Adjusting Thanksgiving Hours

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Minnesota-based Target, has announced Black Friday specials, as well as new hours for Thanksgiving Day. In a press release Monday, Target announced that stores will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 23. Typically, the retailer…

Florida State Suspends Greek Life Following Alcohol Death

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State University indefinitely suspended it's fraternities and sororities Monday after the alcohol-related death of a freshman pledge and cocaine charges for another fraternity member. University President John Thrasher…

AG Tells Walker Board Can Make Self-Insurance Available

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Attorney General Brad Schimel says the state Group Insurance Board can offer self-insurance plans to municipal employers. Gov. Scott Walker asked Schimel in April for a legal opinion on whether state law authorizes the board to…

Opioid Overdoses Continue to Rise

MADISON, Wis.-State records show that opioid overdose deaths continue to rise in Wisconsin despite fewer opioids being prescribed. Wisconsin's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program says the state saw 17 million fewer opioid prescriptions from April to June. The Wisconsin Department of…

Santa Arriving at Miller Hill Mall on Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. - Children will get the chance to tell Santa about their Christmas wishes starting this Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Miller Hill Mall. Santa will be at his usual location in the Barnes & Noble Court through Sunday,…

General Election Info for Duluth Residents

DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, Nov. 7 is Election Day for the City of Duluth and School District 709 races. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday is the last day to vote absentee, which can be done…

Researchers Find Way To Keep Sea Lampreys In Check

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Scientists have found a way to keep sea lampreys largely in check in the Great Lakes, which has allowed the lake trout population to rebound. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the sea lamprey is an invasive…

Meat Shops Get Busy With MN Deer Opener

DULUTH, Minn.- Many Northlanders are returning home after a successful opening weekend of deer firearm season, which means a busy time for meat shops. For Old…

Congdon Students Enjoy Science Night

DULUTH, Minn- Congdon Elementary School was full of students being inspired by science Friday evening. 45 students from UMD's biology, chemistry, engineering and physics departments presented science related demonstrations and activities…

Language and Literacy at Duluth Children's Museum

DULUTH, Minn- Language and literacy was another component kids could learn about at the Duluth Children's Museum Friday. UMD's Communication Sciences and Disorder Department teamed up with the museum for a…

Mentor Duluth Reaches Out To Public

DULUTH, Minn- Mentor Duluth broke the ice in what might be the first ugly sweater party of the year at bent paddle brewery. Mentor Duluth matches area youth with mentors across…

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