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Walker Signs Bill Aimed at Fentanyl Analogs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill aimed at deadly opioids known as fentanyl analogs. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid far more powerful than heroin, and its analogs have slight variants in the chemical makeup. They have…

Hunting Age Limit Set to be Removed in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.-Residents of any age, no matter how young, could legally hunt in Wisconsin under a bill the state Assembly passed that eliminates the state's minimum hunting age. Currently, a resident must be at least 12 years old to purchase…

Body Found Off Maintenance Road in Nashwauk

NASHWAUK, Minn.-A body discovered in a snow-covered ditch off a maintenance road near the Essar Steel mining property in Nashwauk, has been identified as a Hibbing man who went missing several weeks ago. Curtis Strand's, 24, body has been taken…

Medical Discovery Team Has New Home

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth now has a new home for their Medical Discovery Team. In the new quarters, they hope to gain better knowledge on diabetes and dementia in the Native American communities…

Duluth Homebrew Supply to Close

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Homebrew Supply at Fitger’s has announced they are shutting down their business effective Nov. 12. The owners told us they have decided to pursue other interests rather than anything…

Mock DUI Crash Held in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A mock crash was held for a drunk driving scenario at Superior Middle School today. It was all part of a student's senior project who wrote the script and did…

Settlement Pending in Ventura's Case Against 'Sniper' Author

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle are apparently working toward a settlement in a yearslong defamation case. A court docket entry on Thursday says an upcoming conference and deadline…

MnDNR Issues Mandatory CWD Testing Nov. 4-5

(MINNESOTA) - The DNR is asking hunters for their help this fall to determine if chronic wasting disease (CWD) has spread to central and north central Minnesota; deer in this area are currently not known…

Minnesota Open Enrollment Has Smooth Start

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Officials report a smooth start on the first day of open enrollment for Minnesota's health insurance exchange. As of late Wednesday afternoon, the exchange said it had already seen more than 40,000 visits to its website. And a…

Astros Win 1st World Series Crown

LOS ANGELES (AP) - From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers…

Farm Family Sues Dakota Access Over Farmland Damage

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota farming family has sued the Dakota Access pipeline company, alleging it reneged on promises to restore farmland damaged during the oil pipeline's construction. Slack Family Properties accuses Dakota Access LLC of fraud,…

Norshor Theatre Deadline Fast Approaching

DULUTH, Minn- The pressure is on and the excitement is bursting from the supporters, backers, and arts community ready for the Norshor Theatre's comeback. Developer and big financial backer George Sherman was…

Holiday Lighting Contest Begins

DULUTH, Minn.-The Christmas Lighting Challenge has begun. Categories are now open for “Best Home,” “Best Business,” and even “Grand Master” in a variety of communities around the region including Duluth,  Superior, Two…

GOP Tax Plan Would Slash Corporate Rates, Help Wealthiest

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that would slash the corporate rate and lower the personal taxes of most Americans but also limit a cherished deduction for homeowners, as President Donald Trump and the…

Mall of America Closing on Thanksgiving

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The Mall of America, the largest shopping complex in the nation, has announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving for the second year in a row. The mall made the announcement on Thursday and stated it will…

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