Bernie Casey, Pro Football Player Turned Actor, Dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned poet, painter and actor known for parts in films such as “Revenge of the Nerds” and “I’m Gonna Git…
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Colorado Cops Search for Poop-and-Run Jogger
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Police in Colorado are looking for a jogger they say is repeatedly interrupting her runs to defecate in public in one neighborhood. Cathy Budde says she was first alerted to the woman she's dubbed "The…
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…
Creating Creamy and Savory Pork Tenderloin Medallions with JJ Astor
DULUTH, Minn. - JJ Astor, the revolving restaurant in the Radisson in Duluth, has hired a new Executive Chef and is creating an updated menu. The new Executive Chef and Director of…
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…
Early Morning Shooting at 1200 Block of West Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn.-A shooting on the 1200 block of West Superior at midnight Thursday, has left no one injured. Police responded to the scene where several shots were heard. One man…
Young Girl Hospitalized by 105 mph Foul at Yankee Stadium
Baseball fans reacts as a young girl is carried out of the seating area after being hit by a line drive during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota…
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…
Reports of Shots Fired Near East Seventh Street
DULUTH, Minn.-Police responded to a report of multiple shots being fired at the 300 block of East Seventh Street at 3 a.m. today. No injuries are being reported. Police found…
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.…
Vision Jet Becomes Reality for Duluth Based Cirrus Aircraft
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth aircraft manufacturer, founded back in 1984, is now skyrocketing to new heights in the Northland. Cirrus Aircraft recently unveiled the company’s latest product and company officials…
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…
Celebrating the New Addition to Duluth's Port Terminal
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth’s port is one of the largest and most important in the country. And with a new addition, the port has become even more robust and efficient. A…
Conference Aims to Educate Seniors About Scams Online and Over the Phone
DULUTH, Minn. -- They’re more dangerous than telemarketers or spam email; they’re scam artists out to steal our identities or our private information. And they’re the topic of an educational conference at…
Local Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Red Light Runners
DULUTH, Minn.-Have you ever run a red light? Well, the next time you do it, you have a good chance of getting caught as local authorities are targeting those who do it…
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…
Little Falls Man Facing Drug Charges After Grand Rapids Bust
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - A Little Falls, Minnesota man has been charged with several drug charges after a drug bust at a Grand Rapids motel, according to Itasca County District Attorney, John J. Muhar. On the morning of Sept. 18,…
Maria Knocks Out Power, Triggers Flooding in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years destroyed hundreds of…
Mexicans Dig Through Collapsed Buildings as Quake Kills 225
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rescuers said Wednesday they have found a surviving…
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…
