Cook County Board Approves 2018 Budget
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - The Cook County Board of Commissioner's approved the 2018 county Budget Tuesday. The Board voted 3 to 2 to approve the budget that was presented by…
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Wisconsin Health Professionals Hope to Expand Vaccine Access
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Medical College of Wisconsin wants to expand access to vaccines by having drug stores offer immunizations. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the college is spending $489,000 on a vaccination project with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.…
Dayton to Announce Franken's Replacement Wednesday
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton will announce his appointment to fill resigning U.S. Senator Al Franken's seat at 10 a.m. Wednesday during a press conference at the state capitol. On Thursday, Dec. 7, Franken announced he would be…
Bipartisan Proposal Changes Minnesota House Harassment Policy
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A bipartisan proposal to change Minnesota House rules would allow lobbyists, staff, members of the executive branch, and the public to make discrimination and harassment complaints to the Ethics Committee. DFL Rep. John Lesch and…
Icy Road Conditions Leave 1 Dead, Another Injured
FEELEY TWP, Minn. - A Roseau, Minnesota man is dead after a roll-over crash southeast of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 87-year-old Arthur Carlson, was heading west on Highway 2 in Feeley Township at 11 a.m.…
Netflix Users Watched More than 140 Million Hours Per Day
(FOX 13 News) - We watched a lot of Netflix this year. Netflix subscribers from around the world watched more than 140 million hours per day in 2017, said the streaming giant. Globally, the most popular day to stream shows on Netflix was on…
Midday Update 12-12-17
An update on local news and weather.
Drug Bust in Fayal Township
FAYAL TWP, Minn. - Members of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant on December 8, in the 3600 block of Highway 53 in Fayal…
Bellisio's Wine Dinner Features Croatian Wines
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend a popular event at Bellisio's Italian Restaurant in Duluth is featuring Italian food and Croatian wine. The Best of Bellisio's Featuring Korta Katarina Vineyards is Sunday, December…
Train vs. Semi Crash in Kelsey Township
KELSEY TWP, Minn. - A 75-year-old man was left uninjured after his semi truck collided with a train, just west of Cotton, Minnesota in Kelsey Township. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reports that the call came in around 5…
Morning Update 12-12-17
An update on local news and weather.
USA Today: MN Is Best-Run State In U.S.
Minnesota has been ranked the best-run state in the country by USA Today. The report points to -- among other things -- a median household income $8,000 more than the median…
Duluth Fire Department Shops for Northland Kids
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department and Shopko have been partnering up since 2006 to check off a Christmas list for Northland kids in need. The Duluth Fire Department said doing…
Superior High School Students Hold Discussion About Concussions
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Over the last few years, we've all heard a lot about the effects concussions can have on athletes. Two Superior High School students looked into the information and on…
Duluthians Experience African American Culture at "Black Is"
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians had a special chance to experience African American culture on Monday night at this month's "Taste of Duluth" program at Zeitgeist. Monday's event was called "Black Is."…
Community Action Duluth Looking for Tax Preparation Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - Community Action Duluth is looking for volunteers to help prepare returns this tax season. Volunteers are from all walks of life and can be any age from college…
Fond Du Luth Casino Helping Keep Northlanders Warm
DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly 8,000 pairs of socks will keep Northlanders warm, thanks to the Fond Du Luth Casino. The casino is still gathering socks for the Salvation Army to reach their 10,000…
Bob's Bike Drive Still Going Strong
DULUTH, Minn.-Bob’s annual Bike Drive is winding down in the Northland, but they still need your help. The fundraiser gives bikes to needy kids around the holidays, but they still need…
Protests Continue Against Enbridge Line 3
CARLTON, Minn.-Protesters gathered in Carlton and the Barnum areas today to express their thoughts on the proposed reconstruction of the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline. The protesters main contention was Enbridge is storing…
Education Department Urged to Resume Loan Cancellations
WASHINGTON (AP) - A government watchdog is urging the Education Department to resume the process of forgiving student loans for tens of thousands of Americans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. In a report published Monday, the Office of Inspector…
2 Fall Through Ice on St. Mary's Lake
EVELETH, Minn. - Two males from Iron, Minnesota fell through the ice on St. Mary's Lake in Fayal Township, just south of Eveleth, late Monday morning, according to the St.…
Trump Wants to Send Man Back to Moon, on to Mars
WASHINGTON (AP) — President…
3 Trump Accusers Speak Out, Call for Congressional Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment shared their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.” Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.…
Chef Mario Batali Steps Down After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
NEW YORK (AP) - Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. The online site Eater New York reported…
Pentagon to Allow Transgender People to Enlist in Military Despite Trumps Opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is allowing transgender people to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition. The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue, and the difficult hurdles the federal government would…
Mining Ban Lifted on Gold and Silver in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill lifting Wisconsin's moratorium on gold and silver mining. Walker voted to impose the moratorium when he was in the state Assembly in 1998. He signed the Republican legislation Monday anyway. His spokesman,…
Suspect in Savanna Greywind Death Pleads Guilty
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Brooke Crews, charged in the murder and kidnapping of Savanna Greywind, changed her plea to guilty. In Cass County Court this morning she plead guilty to all charges. Crews, 38, of Fargo, originally plead not guilty to conspiracy…
Minnesota, Fond du Lac Band Reach Agreement Related to 1854 Treaty
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairman Kevin Dupuis announced an agreement to manage the Band's fishing, hunting, and gathering rights in the areas of northern Minnesota established in an…
