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Flags Lowered at Wayzata Police Station Amid Reports of Officer Dead
WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) - Flags are flying half-staff at a suburban Minneapolis police department amid reports that one officer was struck and killed by a vehicle. The Wayzata Police Department has not officially announced…
Equifax Breach: Criticism from Lawmakers, What People Can Do
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no way around it: The news from credit reporting company Equifax that 143 million Americans had their information exposed is extremely serious. Crucial pieces of personal data that criminals could…
Supreme Court Backs Dayton Veto of Legislature Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court says Gov. Mark Dayton's veto of the Legislature's budget was constitutional. The ruling Friday is counter to a lower-court ruling this summer that Dayton had acted unconstitutionally, but is not the…
Tiny Wisconsin Airport Near Golf Course Scores $4 Million
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A tiny airport in central Wisconsin that's seen an influx of private jets since a new world-class golf course opened nearby would get $4 million in improvements under funding slipped into the state budget. The funding…
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Irma Barrels Toward Florida, US Southeast
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Irma turned its deafening winds and punishing downpours toward Florida on Friday after…
Authorities Remind Parents to Talk About Internet Safety
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department and the Lake Superior Forensic Technology & Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have teamed up to remind parents to speak to their children about internet safety and cyber bullying, as the new…
Malware Incident at Tettegouche State Park
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that state IT security specialists discovered malware on state computers at Tettegouche State Park in Silver Bay in late August. While the MnDNR has no evidence that…
Death Toll Rises to 60 in Powerful Mexico Earthquake
MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico…
Replica Of U.S.S. Duluth Turned Over To City
DULUTH, Minn. Crew members that once served on the Navy's U.S.S Duluth battleship, had the chance to relive their glory days on Thursday, with a model sized replica of the ship. The…
Highway 61 Bridge at Baptism River Maintenance Begins Sept. 11
DULUTH, Minn. - Motorists travelling along Highway 61 at the Baptism River will encounter alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance starting Monday, Sept. 11, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. A flagging operation will be in place to move…
Bong Bridge Maintenance Scheduled to Begin Sept. 11
DULUTH, Minn. - Motorists traveling between Duluth and Superior over the Bong Bridge will encounter alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance activities for approximately three weeks, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews will begin work the week of…
Jasmine Block Describes 29-Day Abduction, Escape
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KMSP) - Jasmine Block is barely 15 and one courageous young lady. "I was usually in a closet and I usually stayed quiet because I was scared they might hit me or do something,” said Jasmine. Jasmine was allegedly…
Largest Farmers' Market in Region Coming to Duluth this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -Fresh produce and sustainable energy are the focus of a festival in Duluth this weekend. The 24th Annual Harvest Festival will be held in Bayfront Festival Park from 10 a.m.…
New Duluth Fitness Center Features "9 Rounds"
DULUTH, Minn. - A new fitness center has opend in Duluth. 9Round Fitness is a kickboxing gym. It features a nine round, 30 minute workout to help clients get a good workout…
Duluth Pack Celebrates Grand Opening After Remodel
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Pack celebrated its grand opening today after finishing up some remodeling of their store in Canal Park. The store hosted a ribbon…
Power Companies Answer Questions About New Plant
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Representatives from two electricity suppliers met with residents Thursday to answer questions about the Nemadji Trail Energy Center natural gas power plant. These informal open houses gave residents…
Local Medical School Gets Big Donation
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Medical School based in Duluth has received a massive gift from an anonymous donor. The school received $10 million to establish the Native American…
Twin Ports Utility Crews Head to Florida
DULUTH, Minn. - Hurricane Irma is slowly making way toward mainland Florida. Thursday evening, the storm impacted Puerto Rico. Forecasters are still uncertain which route the storm will take,…
Family From Hermantown Moves To Florida, Faces Hurricane Irma
DULUTH, Minn. - We're learning about Northlanders who are riding out the storm in Florida, including the Pfingsten family of Hermantown who are hunkered down in the Ft. Lauderdale area.…
Improvements Being Made to Duluth's DWP Trail
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is moving along with repairing the old DWP rail bed to one day open it as a public trail. A public meeting was held…
Local Red Cross Volunteers Helping With Hurricane Relief
DULUTH, Minn. - With Hurricane Harvey and now Irma planning her destruction, the Red Cross is finding itself a little thin with volunteers. Volunteers from the Northland Chapter of the American…
Convocation Held for St. Scholastica Students
DULUTH, Minn.-New students at St. Scholastica were welcomed to campus in a convocation ceremony today. The event even included alumni who graduated at least 50 years ago. “It’s extremely important for us…
Equifax Announces Social Security Numbers Stolen from More than 143 Million Americans
ATLANTA - Equifax says approximately 143 million U.S. consumers' social security numbers and other information were stolen during a data breach. Unauthorized access occurred from mid-May through July 2017. The company says information stolen includes social security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances,…
Hair Stylist Giving Back to Harvey Victims
DULUTH, Minn.-One local hair stylist at Vain Salon is trying to help out Hurricane Harvey victims. All of the money she makes today cutting hair is being donated to Harvey…
Superior Choice Collecting Supplies for Local Shelters
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Northlanders' response to Hurricane Harvey relief was overwhelming, but a local credit union reminds people there's need at home as well. Throughout September, Superior Choice Credit Union is…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Democrat hoping to be Wisconsin's next governor visited the city Thursday. 25 year-old Bob Harlow was actually the first Democrat in the 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial race. His…
Committee Approves $76 Billion Wisconsin Budget
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The $76 billion Wisconsin budget is headed to the state Assembly and Senate for approval. The Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee passed the two-year spending plan Wednesday night on a party line vote, more than two months…
Minnesota Prepares to Fight for Amazon's 2nd Headquarters
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is joining the chase to land Amazon's second headquarters. The e-commerce behemoth based in Seattle announced Thursday it's seeking to build a second headquarters, setting off a nationwide race. Dozens of cities and states are…
