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Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Projected to Continue Leading US

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin cranberry growers are expected to continue leading the nation in cranberry production this fall. Projections released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday say Wisconsin is expected to harvest an estimated 5.6 million…

Judge Awards Mother of Philando Castile Entire Settlement

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A judge has ordered that the mother of Philando Castile, a motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer last summer, receive what remains of a $3 million settlement after attorneys are paid. Hennepin County Judge Susan…

Mighty Machines Event Gives Kids Unique Experience

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Kids and parent got an up–close look at some heavy machinery today. The 10th Annual Mighty Machines Event was held outside Superior Middle School. Agencies and service groups in the…

UMD Holds Mock Incident

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth held an emergency drill Thursday at the school's Natural Resources Research Institute. The university staged an active shooter situation, UMD's first ever active…

New Minneapolis Police Chief Voted In

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-A Minneapolis City Council committee has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Acting Chief Medaria Arradondo to become the first African-American police chief in Minnesota's largest city. The committee heard nearly two hours of public comments Wednesday from a broad…

Grand Master Chess Player Visits Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A chess grand master with a an even more unique talent is hosting a camp for those ages 8 and up at the Superior Library tonight. The event, which begins at…

Emergency Response Drill Conducted at AMSOIL

SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's all about being prepared. An emergency procedure drill was conducted at the AMSOIL Distribution Center in Superior Today to make sure emergency responders are ready if disaster…

Dozens of Applebee's, IHOPs to Close

GLENDALE, Calif. (FOX 11/ CNS) - The Glendale-based parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar and IHOP announced plans Thursday to shutter as many as 135 Applebee's, doubling its original plan to close up to 60 of the eateries, and up to…

29th Annual Bayfront Blues Fest Kicks off Friday

DULUTH, Minn. - The 29th annual Bayfront Blue Festival, one of the largest outdoor music events in the upper Midwest. For 29 years the Blues Festival has hosted nearly 500 artists on the stages. This year the headliners include Robert…

WANTED: Terry Pruitt

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force are seeking the public's assistance in locating 29-year-old Terry Pruitt of Chicago. Pruitt is wanted for an active warrant for 1st Degree Sale of…

Farm Production Costs in Wisconsin Hold Steady

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - New figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show production costs for Wisconsin farmers remained steady in 2016. The average Wisconsin farm spent nearly $159,000 on feed, labor, machinery, fuel, and other items last year. That's…

Trump Declares Opioid Crisis a 'National Emergency'

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) - President Donald Trump is officially declaring the opioid crisis a "national emergency." Trump made the announcement before holding a security briefing Thursday at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. He tells reporters the drug crisis…

Twin Cities Looking to Regulate Airbnb as Super Bowl Nears

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Officials in the Twin Cities are trying to decide how to best deal with Airbnb short-term home rentals as the Super Bowl approaches. Minnesota Public Radio reports that St. Paul has a proposed regulation that would limit…

Minnesota Timberwolves New Uniforms Unveiled

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - The new Minnesota Timberwolves uniforms have been unveiled. The team released the new unis in a flurry of social media posts Thursday morning, showing off the first two of four designs. The new Wolves uniforms feature a deep navy blue and white…

Kids Hit the Ice for Open Skate

DULUTH, Minn. - Local kids beat the heat Wednesday by hitting the ice. The City of Duluth and the Essentia Health Heritage Sports Center hosted an open skate for kids of all ages. The session gave some parents a chance…

Eveleth Days Inn to be Used in Fire Training Exercises

EVELETH, Minn. - The former Days Inn in Eveleth, on Hat Trick Avenue, has fallen into significant disrepair, has been tax-forfeited, and is up for demolition this fall. For the past month fire departments have used the building for training…

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