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FEMA Estimates 25 Percent of Florida Keys Homes are Gone
LOWER MATECUMBE KEY, Fla. (AP) — Search-and-rescue teams made…
Mediator Chosen in Dayton-Legislature Legal Fight
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton and top Republicans have chosen a mediator to try to help them out of a constitutional battle. The two sides have been locked in a legal battle for months over Dayton's decision…
Half Percent Property Tax Being Considered for St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board is preparing to vote on the maximum property tax levy for 2018. Tuesday, during a Committee of the Whole meeting County administration, recommended a levy of $132.2 million, a 0.5-percent impact on…
Suspects Charged in Shooting of Grand Rapids Officer's Home, Squad Car
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Two men have been charged in Grand Rapids after allegedly firing a weapon at an officer's house and squad car…
Minnesota Named the Happiest State in America
Minnesota has been named the happiest state in America by WalletHub. WalletHub conducted a study where analysts determined which environmental factors are linked to a person's overall well-being and satisfaction with life. To determine these factors, analysts examined all 50…
Northern Paddler's Alliance Hosts Final Free Event of the Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northern Paddler's Alliance has teamed up with Swiftwater Adventures to host their fifth and final event of the season. On Saturday, Sept. 16 community members can join the crews to go whitewater rafting down the St.…
Milwaukee Advances Tiny House Plan for Foster Care Teenagers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee city planners are pushing forward with an idea to use tiny homes to help teens aging out of foster care. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that up…
Wisconsin Woman Captures Elk Fighting in Clam Lake
HAYWARD, Wis. - A Wisconsin woman captured two elk fighting on Highway M in Clam Lake, Wisconsin. Ellyn Conhartoski shared the video on her Facebook page and stated the event happened around 12:10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11. As it is…
Ethnic Days to Feature Slovenian Button Box Player
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend Ethnic Days is taking over Gary New Duluth. There will be performances by The Singing Slovenes with special guest performers. Gasper Krek, visiting from Slovenia, will play…
Prosecutors to Consider Charges in Australian Woman's Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The case of a Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an Australian woman in July has been handed to prosecutors for possible charges. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Tuesday that they have finished their…
Duluth Woman's Club Receives Historical Designation
DULUTH, Minn. - In Duluth, historical buildings fill the town and old mansions line the streets, giving beautiful views for visitors to enjoy. One Duluth home is now recognized as a Duluth…
Duluth Police Respond to Stabbing on Lake Avenue and 4th Street in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police responded to the report of a stabbing at Lake Avenue and 4th Street Monday evening, just before 9 p.m. The stabbing was reported 3rd hand to police, officers were unable to locate the victim…
Cloquet Animal Shelter Hosts Grand Opening Wednesday
CLOQUET, Minn. - Friends of Animals is hosting a public grand opening of its new facility Wednesday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. There will be face-painting…
Imagine Canal Park Pops Up At Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - Community members were invited to come by the Miller Hill Mall on Monday to give input on Canal Park improvements. Imagine Canal…
American Society of Civil Engineers Duluth Section celebrates 100th anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Duluth Section celebrated its 100th anniversary on Monday. The ASCE celebrated by dedicating the Aerial Lift bridge as a national historic…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Skyline Lanes
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we head to Skyline Lanes in Hermantown where it’s more than just bowling. "We have a variety of different activities from bowling.…
Grand Rapids Getting Ready for Governor's Deer Hunting Opener
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-It's still a few months away, but that's not stopping organizers in Grand Rapids from preparing for the 2017 Minnesota governor's deer season opener. Governor Mark Dayton will head…
Minnesota Commerce Department Against Line 3 Plan
MINNEAPOLIS-The Minnesota Department of Commerce says Enbridge Energy has failed to establish the need for its proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. Instead, the…
City Looking at Helping Get More Business in Industrial Park
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth City Council is all set to vote tonight on applying for a grant that could lead to an economic boom in western Duluth. The grant is for $1.7 million…
Local Utility Crews Work to Restore Power in Florida
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power and Superior Water Light and Power (SWLP) crews are hitting the ground in Miami Monday. Sunday night, 31 utility workers were stationed waiting out the…
Wisconsin National Guard Troops Deploy to Florida
Soldiers from the 173rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, depart the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Madison, Wis., Monday morning (Sept. 11) as part of a…
9/11 Memorial Dismantled in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The city of Green Bay has dismantled a deteriorating 9/11 memorial on the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Law officers, firefighters, and community members attended a…
Boyfriend of Slain Fargo Woman Says They are Parents of Baby
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The boyfriend of slain Fargo woman, Savanna Greywind, says DNA tests have confirmed that he and Greywind are the parents of a newborn girl found in the apartment of two people charged in the case. Ashton…
Minnesota's New License System Causing Headaches
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Car dealership managers, motor vehicle service employees and frustrated drivers and sounding off about problems with the state's new computer system for license plates and tabs. The state rolled out its replacement for a 40-year-old…
Shots Fired At Grand Rapids Police Officer's Home, Squad Car
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A Grand Rapids police officer's house and squad car were shot at Sunday evening. Officer Matt O'Rourke was at his home at 10 p.m. Sunday with his family when the incident happened. The officer heard…
President Trump on 9/11: 'America Cannot be Intimidated'
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Leading his first commemoration of…
Local Leaders Seek Community Input on Future of Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Imagine Canal Park is a new initiative with the goal to make that area a spot for residents and not just tourists. In June, Duluth received a…
