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Dems Seek Federal Payments to Trump Business

WASHINGTON (AP) - As President Donald Trump spends much of August at his New Jersey golf club, Democratic lawmakers are making a new push for information about how much money the federal government is spending at his for-profit properties. Democrats…

IRS to Hold Public Auction in Ely

DULUTH, Minn. - The Internal Revenue has announced it will be conducting a public auction on Wednesday, Aug. 23, for the contents of an outfitters retail store, Wilderness Outfitters, in Ely, Minnesota, after it was shutdown for nonpayment of taxes.…

Man Charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Minor

DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, August 3, the Duluth Police Department Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes, and Financial Crimes Units arrested a 35-year-old male after investigators became aware of a conversation occurring between the male…

Bald Eagle Nesting Areas Reopen at Voyageurs National Park

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - Five of Voyageurs National Park's 276 visitor-use camping and houseboat sites are reopen after they were temporarily closed in May to protect bald eagle nesting pairs. The areas reopened include: Kabetogama Lake - Happy Landing Campsite,…

Cash Stolen From Billings Park Days Box

A theft in Superior has some people hoping for answers after a community fundraiser box was broken into. Nearly 7,000 people came out to annual Billings Park…

It's National Purple Heart Day

  DULUTH, Minn.- The Purple Heart is a medal awarded to members of the United States Military who are wounded or killed in combat. Bradley Bennett of Duluth served our country…

Students with Autism Attend Creative Workshop

DULUTH, Minn.0- Students on the autism spectrum and members of the creative community worked together for an art workshop. Islands of Brilliance, a non-profit organization, is using the Hailey Sault office in the…

One Challenger Already for Sen. Klobuchar

MINNEAPOLIS-State Rep. Jim Newberger is the first Republican to formally announce plans to take on Minnesota's popular U.S. senator, Amy Klobuchar. Should Newberger win his party's endorsement at next year's state convention, the task of beating Klobuchar is a tall…

Wisconsin Legislator Announces Run for Governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Democratic legislator from northwestern Wisconsin says he'll challenge Republican Gov. Scott Walker next year. Rep. Dana Wachs of Eau Claire announced Monday that he'll enter the race. Two other Democrats - Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik…

Back Home, Speaker Ryan Can't Escape Questions About GOP

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan responds to questions from a Republican voter during an employee town hall meeting on Wed. Aug. 2, 2017, in Mukwonago, Wis. Frustrated Republicans vented their displeasure at Ryan on Wednesday during…

Hibbing Man Charged in Fatal Tower Fire

  VIRGINIA, Minn. - A 24-year-old Hibbing man is facing charges for his involvement in the fatal fire that killed an 11-month-old boy on Aug. 2. Jesse Lee Bonacci-Koski was charged in State District…

9-Year-Old Wants to be NASA's 'Planetary Protection Officer'

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A 9-year-old New Jersey boy who described himself as a “Guardian of the Galaxy” is hoping to add the real-life NASA title “Planetary Protection Officer” to his resume. NASA received an application for the position from…

Minnesota Researchers Study the State's Sex Buyers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Researchers in Minnesota have discovered that most sex buyers in the state are married, white men, with disposable income. Minnesota Public Radio reports that University of Minnesota researchers interviewed more than 150 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and…

GM Recalling Roughly 800,000 Pickups for Steering Defect

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. is recalling roughly 800,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks worldwide. The company says the vehicles can temporarily lose electric power steering assist, especially during low-speed turns. If that happens, the…

Car Vs. Tractor Accident near Winter, Wis.

WINTER, Wis. - Sawyer County Sheriff's Deputies and several other agencies responded to the call of a traffic crash on CTH W approximately 1.5 miles south of Winter involving a passenger car and a tractor, on Friday, Aug. 4 around…

Don Baylor, World Series Champ with Twins, Dead at 68

PHOENIX - APRIL 08: Coach Don Baylor of the Colorado Rockies looks on during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 8, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 9-2.…

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