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Evers Calls for Adult Leadership in Education Address

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State Superintendent Tony Evers is using his annual state of education speech to hit on themes of his campaign for governor. The Democrat spoke Thursday in the state Capitol, saying we live in "challenging time." Evers…

Duluth International Airport Awarded Over $1 Million

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth International Airport has received over $1 million for safety improvements. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Rep. Rick Nolan made the announcement Thursday. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the airport with a…

Island Returned to Grand Portage Band

GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. - The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and The Nature Conservancy announced Tuesday that Susie Island on Lake Superior has been returned to the tribe. The…

Minneapolis Council Reaches Agreement with Ex-Police Chief

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - The Minneapolis City Council has approved a separation agreement with the city's former police chief, who resigned in July after a police officer fatally shot an Australian woman. The council approved the $183,000 agreement Wednesday with…

Walker Signs State Budget Nearly 3 Months Late

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed the $76 billion state budget into law nearly three months after it was due. Walker on Thursday signed the two-year spending plan at an elementary school in Neenah surrounded by…

Mayor Larson Meets With Morgan Park Residents

DULUTH, Minn. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is continuing her speaking sessions across town focusing on her proposed 0.5 percent sales tax increase for 2018 to specifically fix roads and the…

66-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Ejected from Boat

KABETOGAMA, Minn. - A 66-year-old male is dead following a water emergency on Lake Kabetogama Wednesday evening. Shortly before 5:00 p.m., the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Park Point Resort at 10498 Waltz Road in Kabetogama, Minnesota.…

DSSO Unveils New Season Artwork

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra kicks off their new season this weekend, and on Wednesday they unveiled their new season's official artwork. Local artist Michael Smisek created ten original…

South American Artists Visit Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Artists from South America stopped in Duluth today and brought some of their work. The bead artists from Ecuador are known for their necklace creations. Local Native American artists were on hand to learn about about the…

Leaders Meet to Discuss Opioid Epidemic

DULUTH, Minn. - The opioid epidemic has been a huge problem in the Twin Ports for years. Today, a round table discussion was held in Duluth where officials talked about better ways…

Fiat Chrysler Recalling 494,417 Ram Trucks for Safety Issue

DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost half a million Ram heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks because their water pumps could be defective. The recall involves Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs…

Oktoberfest Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-Oktoberfest has kicked off in Duluth. Grandma's Saloon and Grill in Canal Park started Wednesday with the tapping of the ceremonial keg and plenty of polka music. The event is in…

Sappi Mill Honored With Governor's Award

CLOQUET, Minn.-A paper company in Cloquet received statewide recognition today. Sappi North America received an award from the governor's office for all the work they do when it comes to investing in…

18 Arrests in Large Scale Drug Bust

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Eighteen people have been arrested in the Milwaukee area in a nationwide drug distribution and money-laundering operation. Law enforcement officials say about $1.3 million in cash was seized along with large amounts of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine,…

Wisconsin Budget onto Walker, Vetoes Could Come Soon

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin state budget passed by the Legislature on Friday night is now in the hand so of Gov. Scott Walker, who could issue vetoes at any point. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos signed the budget Wednesday…

Wisconsin Trees May Have Less Vibrant Fall Colors This Year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - With the first day of autumn right around the corner, experts predict recent weather conditions in Wisconsin could mean fall colors will be less vibrant. Colleen Matula is a forestry specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural…

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