Belknap St. Closes as Construction Continues
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The next phase in the Belknap Street construction project started Saturday. Belknap St. closed for six days at 6:00 a.m. Saturday between Hill Ave. and Catlin Ave. to allow…
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Man Dies in Bessemer Twp. Crash
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - One man is dead following an overnight crash on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Gogebic County Sheriffs say 63 year old Donald Houghton of Lake Villa, Ill. died when his…
Man Stabbed to Death in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Madison police say a 52-year-old man is dead after a stabbing in an apartment. Officers were called to a four-unit building on West Badger Road about 5:30 a.m. Saturday. The victim was dead at the scene. Police…
Plot Targeting Mecca's Grand Mosque Foiled
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) Lebanon's Hezbollah has condemned a bombing near the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Saudi security officials said Saturday that a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque as police disrupted a plot to target the…
Death Toll in Pakistan Attacks Rises to 85
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) A Pakistani official says the death toll from twin bombings at a crowded market at northwestern town of Parachinar has risen to 67, bringing the overall death toll from three separate attacks to 85. Shahid Khan, a…
Former Teacher Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Student
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) A former Chippewa Falls science teacher has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of a student. Joel Jahnke had pleaded no contest to three felony counts, including second degree sexual assault…
Three Wounded in Twin Cities Shooting
LITTLE CANADA, Minn. (AP) Authorities say three people were shot and injured following an altercation in a Twin Cities suburb. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened early Saturday morning near a restaurant and bar in Little Canada.…
Park Point Art Festival Is Back in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a celebration of arts, community and the environment. More than 100 artists were down at Park Point for the Park Point Art Fair. The event started as…
Duluth YMCA receives federal grant
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth YMCA celebrated a major federal award on Friday. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, State Representative Liz Olson and Duluth Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth helped congratulate with the YMCA…
FarWestFest kicks off
DULUTH, Minn. - Gary New Duluth is ready for an annual neighborhood tradition. FarWestFest is back. The event features live music from Aftershock, and of course fun. "There's a lot of connections happening here," festival…
Kids Enjoy Puppet Show at the Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn.- Children enjoyed a puppet show at the Duluth Public Library Plaza, Friday. The traveling show was a one-time event for the library, and featured funny puppets, clowns, and original music…
Community Members Rally to Defend the BWCA
DULUTH, Minn.- Congressman Rick Nolan was on the Iron Range on Tuesday to show his support for the Twin Metals lease renewal, and today, demonstrators rallied in front of Nolan’s office in…
Vacant Building Owners Could Face Harsher Penalties
DULUTH, Minn.- Vacant buildings can be a safety hazard to the public, according to Duluth City officials. That’s why a resolution is headed to the Duluth City Council, proposing harsher penalties to…
Outdoor Writers Conference Brings Crowds From Out of State
DULUTH, Minn.- The 90th Annual Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference kicked off in Duluth. The conference is an opportunity for outdoor writers and journalists to network, brainstorm, and discuss issues surrounding…
Musky Fest Begins in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis.-The 68th annual Musky Fest is underway in Hayward. The event goes through Sunday and features a variety of activities including a fishing contest where you can win $100,000 if you catch the world's largest musky. No matter how…
Carlton County Makes Major Meth Bust
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn.-Authorities have announced a major meth bust in Carlton County. Yesterday, various agencies came together to operate a sting where they bought one pound of meth from two suspects in Moose Lake. The suspects are 31-year-old Michael Marquardt…
Gov. Walker Going on Road to Promote Cheese
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker is hitting the road to promote cheese. Walker announced Friday that economic development officials, members of his cabinet, lawmakers and University of Wisconsin officials will be spreading out across the state to celebrate growing cheese companies.…
ACLU Accuses Minnesota Officers of Brutalizing Suspect
MINNEAPOLIS-The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing law enforcement officers in Minnesota of a brutal attack on an assault suspect. The group's Minnesota chapter released squad car video Thursday that it says shows excessive force during the arrest in Worthington…
Escaped Gogebic Inmate Captured
BESSEMER, Mich. - After a manhunt, the Gogebic County Sheriff's Office is reporting escaped inmate Daniel Ferguson, 26, has been captured. He was reported missing at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, June 19. He was taken into custody at 2 p.m. today. He…
More Details Emerge in Unusual Sawyer County Death
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis.-There are new details tonight in an unusual death in Sawyer County. 21-year-old Ryan Gedart was found deceased Sunday morning laying face down on the Tag Alder Road in Lenroot. Authorities are now saying the Division of Criminal Investigation…
Twin Cities Pride Apologizes, Invites Police Officers to March in Parade
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Twin Cities Price organizers now say they will allow police officers to participate in the start of Sunday's parade after receiving backlash for their decision to scale back law enforcement presence at the event. Earlier this week,…
Officials Warn of the Spread of Poisonous Hemlock in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the dangers of poison hemlock, which is a toxic member of the carrot family. Officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for the week and…
Roadside Delivery Made in Western Wisconsin
ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wis. (KMSP) - A little baby boy made quite an…
Twins Fans can Exchange Tickets to Delayed White Sox Game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins say fans with tickets to Thursday's rain-delayed game against the Chicago White Sox can exchange those tickets for a future Twins home game later this season. The tickets can be exchanged for games from…
Duluth Playhouse Presents One Act Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Playhouse is inviting you to join in on the fun of their first ever One Act Festival. The festival is a celebration of new plays written…
Active Adventures: HART of Duluth Walking Tour
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Experience is inviting you to step into the vibrant downtown craft scene, meet local roasters, artisans, restauranteurs and brewers looking to revitalize the HART District. The walking…
