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Father Calls for Justice in Police Shooting Death of Justine Damond

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - The family of Justine Damond made their first public comments in Sydney Tuesday after their daughter was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer over the weekend. John Ruszczyk, Justine’s father, said the family is still trying to…

Studio: Kermit Actor Fired for 'Unacceptable' Conduct

n this July 11, 2015, file photo, Kermit the Frog, left, and puppeteer Steve Whitmire attend "The Muppets" panel on day 3 of Comic-Con International in San Diego. ABC News and The Hollywood Reporter reported July…

Duluth Man Arrested in Connection to Car Dealership Burglary

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown Police responded to an alarm at a car dealership located in the 4700 block of Miller Trunk Highway around 5:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Hermantown…

'Let Obamacare Fail,' Trump Says After GOP Plan Collapses

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared Tuesday it’s time to “let Obamacare fail” after the latest GOP health care plan crashed and burned in the Senate, a stunning failure for the president,…

Hibbing Homicide Investigation Continues

JULY 18, 2017- Authorities in Hibbing are seeking the public's assistance as they continue to investigate the death of Brian Nelson. Investigators are interested in speaking to anyone who may have had any contact with Nelson between Saturday evening July…

Vikings Training Camp to Move to Eagan Headquarters in 2018

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (KMSP) - It's the end of an era that has lasted over half a century. Starting in 2018, the Minnesota Vikings will now hold training camp at their…

Beautiful Homes and Gardens on Display in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Classic and modern homes, along with beautiful greenery, will be on display this week all for the 50th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens in Duluth.…

Newly Restored Dome Car Gives Unique View on North Shore Scenic Railroad

DULUTH, Minn. - It's a common occurance to see the North Shore Scenic Railroad trains chugging along the tracks in Summer months. This year, a new dome car was added to that…

Wisconsin Senate Budget Calls for $712 Million in Road Borrowing

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Senate Republicans have taken the unusual step of introducing their own version of the state budget as a standoff with their Assembly counterparts over road funding continues. Republicans in both houses can't agree on how to…

Dennis Hastert Released from Prison in Minnesota

CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert was released from prison in Minnesota and transferred to a Chicago re-entry facility, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.…

Lane Closures Begin July 24 on Highway 37 in Hibbing

HIBBING, Minn. - Motorists will encounter a resurfacing project resulting in temporary lane closures beginning on Monday, July 24 on Highway 37, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Throughout the project, flaggers and a pilot car will alternate traffic…

Basement Fire in Barnum

BARNUM, Minn. - Authorities responded to the call of a large amount of smoke coming from a residence near Barnum Elementary, around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 18. Law enforcement and fire personnel arrived on scene to find a large…

Hermantown Man Refurbishes Old Bikes to Give Free to Families

GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. - For many families buying new bikes can be too much of a financial burden, which is why Mike Blatnik decided to put…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Joe Jitters

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. -- Sometimes all it takes to bring a town together in a place to gather; like a bar or a café. One coffee shop in Moose…

Humane Society of Douglas County Responding to Second Cat Hoarding Case This Year

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Humane Society of Douglas County is working through its second large case of cat hoarding this year. In late June, the Superior Police Department responded to a home…

Downtown Duluth Avenues Make Switch to Two-Way

DULUTH, Minn. Some of the avenues in Downtown Duluth look a little different as of Monday. First, second and third avenue west have been switched over from one-way…

Jingle Dress Dancers Dance for Clean Water

DULUTH, Minn. - Members and supporters of Honor the Earth held a jingle dress dance in Downtown Duluth on Monday. Dancers met at the Minnesota Power Plaza on…

Vikings' Help Get Duluth Kids Active

CJ Ham Prepares For Vikings' Training Camp

DULUTH, Minn- It may be the middle of summer, but the Minnesota Vikings are already just one week away from the start of their 2017 training camp. This will be the 52nd year the Vikings will train in Mankato, but…

Evening Update 07-17-17

Attorney General Visits Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is visiting Minnesota to speak to state and local prosecutors. Sessions was expected to address an annual gathering of district attorneys from around the country in Minneapolis on Monday afternoon. Sessions has…

Competitors to Gather for Lumberjack World Championships

HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) - Competitors are expected to gather in northern Wisconsin for the annual Lumberjack World Championships this week. The gathering in Hayward will showcase more than 20 events for world records in areas such as logrolling, chopping and…