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Flood Damage to Public Infrastructure Estimated at $15M

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Flood damage to public roads, bridges, dams, and other structures in southern Wisconsin this month is estimated at more than $15 million. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the state Emergency Operations Center said Tuesday that…

Pence Breaks Tie, Senate Takes Up Health Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -  The Senate has voted to move ahead on health care legislation aimed at dismantling the Obama health law. The vote was 51-50 on Tuesday, a victory for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump. Last week,…

New Exhibit Flutters into the Lake Superior Zoo

DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Zoo visitors will be able to walk through an enclosed exhibit with hundreds of butterflies inside the zoo's newest exhibit, "Beautiful Butterflies: An Up-Close Experience."   "This is a beautiful and fun exhibit, and we're…

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Mellen, Wisconsin

ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. - Around 1:45 p.m. authorities responded to the call of a motorcycle accident on County Highway GG approximately two miles south of Mellen, according to the Ashland County Sheriff's Department. According to authorities, the caller reported that…

ACLU Demanding Reforms to MPD after Justine Damond Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is calling for reforms in the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the fatal shooting of Justine Damond by Officer Mohammed Noor last week. The ACLU issued a statement…

Minnesota Agency Collects More Data on Health of Watersheds

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has spent years documenting and monitoring all 80 of Minnesota's major watershed in order to gain data about the health of the state's rivers, lakes, and streams. Minnesota Public Radio…

Fake Signs in the Twin Cities Warn of 'Easily Startled' Police

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - At least two illegal street signs with the message "Warning: Twin Cities police easily startled" were posted Sunday in Minneapolis and St. Paul, according to police spokespeople. The signs were quickly taken down by both cities' respective…

Tourists Flood Duluth for Summer Season

DULUTH, Minn. - The Summer tourist season is well underway in Duluth and several events have brought thousands to the city already this year. This week several free events, like the Chester…

Basketball Hall of Famer John Kundla Dies at 101

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - John Kundla, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, died Sunday. He was 101. Son Jim Kundla said his father died at an assisted living facility in Northeast Minneapolis that…

Former GOP Party Chair Downey Enters 2018 Race for Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's former Republican party chairman is running for governor. Keith Downey announced his 2018 campaign for the open seat on Monday. Downey is a former state representative who recently left the state party after serving two terms as…

Minnesota Researchers Make Progress in Fish Cryopreservation

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a breakthrough in the cryopreservation of fish, which could help preserve specie and repopulate the ocean. The Minnesota Daily reports that researchers are using gold nanoparticles and lasers to…

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