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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…
Search Warrant Issued for Minneapolis Officers' Phone, Social Media Accounts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Cell phone and social media records for Officer Mohamed Noor and his partner, Matthew Harrity, are being parsed as part of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's investigation into the fatal shooting of Justine Damond in south…
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…
Superior Woman Sentenced to 48 Months in Fatal London Road Crash
DULUTH, Minn. - Theresa Katzmark, 49, of Superior has been sentenced to 48 months for the death of Donna Estrem, 62. The incident happened on April 4, when Katzmark struck and killed…
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…
In New Threat, Trump Demands NKorea 'Get Their Act Together'
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Issuing a new threat to North Korea, President Donald Trump demanded that North Korea “get their act together” or face extraordinary trouble. He said his previous warning of…
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…
Minnesota Teen Dies While Climbing Flatirons in Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (KMSP) - A Maple Grove, Minnesota teenager fell and died while climbing by himself in the Flatirons in Colorado last weekend. The body of 17-year-old Carter…
Postal Service: More Red Ink, Missed Payments as Mail Slumps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Postal Service is warning that it will likely default on up to $6.9 billion in payments for future retiree health benefits for the fifth straight year. It is citing a coming cash crunch that could…
Organ Music to be Heard Throughout Duluth as Organ Historical Society Comes to Town
DULUTH, Minn. - The Organ Historical Society is coming to Duluth as part of its 62nd Annual Convention. Several organ recitals will be happening around town Friday, August 11 to celebrate. FULL…
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…
Midday Update 8-10-17
An update on local news and weather.
Grilling Summer Favorites with Fireplace Corner
DULUTH, Minn. - Fireplace Corner in Duluth is known for keeping homes warm, but the business also features several grills. Every Friday and Saturday in the Summer employees grill for customers to…
New Blue Lights Installed at 14 Intersections in Duluth, Hermantown
DULUTH, Minn. - Across the state of Minnesota, the majority of serious and fatal crashes occur at four-way intersections with traffic signals, according to St. Louis County. In an effort to reduce…
Walleye Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake Reopens Friday
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Catch-and-release walleye fishing and use of live bait returns to Mille Lacs Lake on Friday, Aug. 11, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Night fishing will continue to be prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6…
Nonprofits Want State Gambling/Gaming Taxes To Lower
Duluth, Minn. Each year billions of dollars are spent on charitable gaming across the state of Minnesota. Sounds like a lot of money, but with increasing state taxes on gaming and the…
Rally Held to Stand Against Nuclear Weapons
DULUTH, Minn. - Community members rallied at the Federal Building in Duluth to show their support of the proposed worldwide nuclear weapons ban. Ralliers spoke about the horrors of nuclear war on the…
Duluth and Superior Combine to Honor Survivors
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayors Emily Larson and Jim Paine joined sexual assault survivors from Duluth and Superior, as well as their allies on Park point Wednesday to dedicate a day towards…
Carlton School District Looking At Next Step After Referendum Fails
CARLTON, Minn. - Voters in Carlton made their voices heard during a special election Tuesday night, shooting down some major proposed changes to the town's high school and elementary school buildings.…
Job Fair Seeking Truck Drivers to Work on North Dakota Oil Fields
DULUTH, Minn. - A North Dakota–based trucking company will be in Duluth on Thursday looking for drivers who want to work on the Bakken oil fields. Nuverra Environmental Solutions is hosting…
Drive In-Fly In Movie to Be Shown at Two Harbors Airport
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - You've probably heard of a drive-in movie, but this Friday the Two Harbors Airport is hosting a fly-in film. A screen will be set up on the airport…
