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Day Camp at Duluth Aquarium Makes Learning Science Fun
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth is hosting kids for the first of many day camps this summer. Today kids at their “Superior Explorers” day camp are learning about…
Hoops Brewing Ready to Open
DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s official – Hoops Brewing in Canal Park is opening its doors to the public tomorrow. The craft brewery, founded by veteran brewer Dave Hoops, will feature eight…
Man Catches Teen Falling from Park Ride: 'It's OK to let go'
NEW YORK (AP) - Matthew Howard Sr. was just leaving a New York amusement park Saturday evening with his family when he heard someone screaming for help. He looked up to see…
Projectile Hits Vehicles in Hermantown, Police Confirm Bullets
UPDATE 6/26 - The Hermantown Police Department has confirmed that the projectiles used in this incident were bullets. Bullet fragments were retrieved from three separate vehicles, according tot he Hermantown Police Department. The caliber or type of firearm used remains…
Weekend Shooting Outside the Kro-bar in Brule
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - One man is in custody after a bar fight escalated into a shooting outside of a Brule bar, Friday night, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Deputies…
NSTB Report says Fabric Tears Caused Blimp Crash at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) - Officials say tears in the fabric envelope of a hot-air blimp caused it to crash their the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The preliminary report form the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday says…
Audit Says Senate Healthcare Bill Would Leave 22 Million Uninsured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate health care bill would result in 22 million more uninsured Americans over the next decade compared to current law. That's according to an analysis Monday from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The figure may further…
UMD Police to Get Body Cameras
MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota university is testing body cameras on its police officers for the next two months. The Minnesota Daily reports that the University of Minnesota Police Department started giving officers tester body cameras June 14. University police department…
Vikings Player Floyd Expected to Appear in Arizona Court
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Vikings wide receiving Michael Floyd is expected to appear in Arizona court after being flagged for alcohol tests that are part of his monitoring for house arrest in Minnesota. The…
JK Rowling Marks 20 Years Since Harry Potter Appeared
LONDON (AP) - Wizarding legend Harry Potter's tale has turned 20. Author J.K. Rowling's first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in Britain on June 26, 1997. Since then, it has sold…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Introducing Highway Tolling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin lawmakers are considering introducing highway tolling in the state as part of the next state budget. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the tolls would help pay for road construction and repairs. The state's business…
Carbon Monoxide Suspected in Woman's Death on Boat in St. Croix River
ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wisc. (KMSP) - The St. Croix Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old woman died from possible carbon monoxide poisoning while aboard a boat over the weekend. The victim, Ashley Speer,…
Bemidji Woman Missing Since June 19
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. - A missing persons report was filed with the Bemidji Police Department on Friday, June 23 for 26-year-old Chelsea Batchelder, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff's…
MnDNR Fee Increases go into Effect July 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Department of Natural Resources reminds state park visitors and recreational riders that fees will increase and go into effect on July 1. One day state park vehicle permits will increase $2 to $7 and year-round…
Drivers Expect Delays, Lane Closures, on I-35 in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Drivers in Duluth can expect a few delays on I-35. Crews will be out conducting bridge maintenance 27th Avenue West and 21st Avenue East in Duluth. MnDOT says drivers…
Two New Exhibitions to Open at Duluth Art Institute
DULUTH, Minn. - This week two new exhibitions are opening at the Duluth Art Institute. The first is a solo exhibit by Jonathan Thunder. "Peripheral Vignettes" features all new paintings and…
New "Taste of Duluth" Festival to Provide Local Entertainment
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend a first-of-its-kind festival is coming to Bayfront Festival Park. The Taste of Duluth is Saturday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be more…
Castile Family Reaches $3M Settlement in Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The mother of Philando Castile, a black motorist who was killed by a Minnesota police officer last year, has reached a nearly $3 million settlement in his death. The settlement was announced Monday by attorneys for Valerie…
Part of Trump Travel Ban Approved by Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration mostly enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it. The action Monday is a victory for President Donald Trump in…
Dayton, Legislative Leaders Head to Court over Funding
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature are headed to court in their dispute over the governor's veto of the Legislature's funding. Dayton's veto following a special session was aimed at reopening negotiations on tax changes that…
Quadriplegic Child Surprised With Room Makeover
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants thousands of wishes to children with life–threatening medical conditions. And for one Duluth boy, his request was small but caught the attention of a…
Craft Brewers Fear Last-Minute Regulations In Budget
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin's craft brewers and wineries are trying to head off a plan they fear legislators will tuck into the state budget that would prevent them from selling their products on-site and force them into contracts with distributors.…
Neighborhood Youth Services Celebrates 25 Years in Hillside Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn.- Seiquayia Morris was first introduced to the Neighborhood Youth Services around a decade ago, as a student. “My family was we were living in poverty, and it…
Police Canines Show Off Their Skills
HERMANTOWN, Minn- The K-9s were out in full force this evening, but not for the bad guys. It was all part of the annual United States Police Canine Association. K-9s from departments…
Finnish Holiday Juhannus Celebrated in the Northland
SAGINAW, Minn. - Juhannus is a traditional Finnish holiday that celebrates the beginning of summer. The festivities came to Minnesota, where the Finlandia Foundation Northland held their annual Juhannus celebration in Saginaw. This year, the holiday is especially big because…
Black Lives Matter Protesters Stall Twin Cities Pride Parade
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Several protesters interrupted the annual Twin Cities Pride Parade Sunday morning in downtown Minneapolis. As parade participants marched down Hennepin Avenue, Black Lives Matter protesters joined in, carrying signs reading "No KKKops at Pride. Make Pride revolutionary again,"…
