Deadly Accident at the Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Fair opened Thursday but its amusement rides remained closed one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when a thrill ride broke apart…
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Two Females Robbed at Gunpoint in Drug Deal Gone Wrong
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Around 4:30 a.m., Monday July 24, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department received a call that two adult females had been robbed at gun point outside a residence in the 5200 block of 15th Street NW in Grant…
Police Training Board Votes Against Naming Fund After Castile
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota board that oversees police training and standards has voted against a proposal to name a new fund after a black motorist who was killed by an officer last year. The Minnesota Board of…
Purchase a Blizzard - Help Children's Miracle Network
DULUTH, Minn. - Today you can enjoy a sweet treat all while supporting Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. It's all for Dairy Queen's Annual "Miracle Treat Day" fundraiser. Gillette has clinics throughout…
Garlic Cream Fettuccini with Cast Iron Bar and Grill
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth bar and grill has a new chef and recently updated its menu. Cast Iron Bar and Grill has kept the staples, but added a few new options as…
Leak Concerns Causing Infighting in White House
WASHINGTON-The president's new communications director is doubling down on his complaints of leaks within the White House. Anthony Scaramucci tells CNN's "New Day" that sometimes administration officials "leak things to reporters to help shape policy." But he says he wants…
Two Detained in Fleet Farm Shoplifting Incident
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Two suspects were arrested at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hermantown's Mills Fleet Farm in a shoplifting incident. A 26-year-old male suspect was found with a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband, along with a hypodermic needle which tested positive…
Suspicious Fire at Residence on Calvary Road
DULUTH, Minn.-Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire today at a residence on Calvary Road, which left no one injured. Firefighters and deputies were called to the scene at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday at 3912 East Calvary Road. Smoke alarms could be…
Farewell to Finke's Berry Farm
CARLTON, Minn. - After more than three decades of digging in fields, one Northland couple is leaving the berry business, but not without heavy hearts. The owners of Finke’s Berry Farm…
Morgan Park Historic Tour
Morgan Park, Minn. A group walked Morgan Park tonight to learn more about the unique past of the town. Local amateur historian Bob Berg walks to former and current sites and…
Vikre Distillery Hosts Nocturnal Animals Theme Night
DULUTH, Minn. - Vikre Distillery hosts theme nights on the last Wednesday of every month. This week's theme is nocturnal animals. Employees and customers are encouraged, but not required, to come…
'Wednesday Night at the Races' Keeping Kids Active
DULUTH, Minn. - A popular summer tradition that keeps kids active has started back up. Wednesday Night at the Races kicked off at Duluth East High School’s Ordean Stadium.…
Special Report: Final Farewells
DULUTH, Minn. - The end of a life can be one of the hardest experiences for a family to get through. The presentation of military honors at a veteran's funeral can give…
Arrowhead Road Construction Begins Monday in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Construction is set to begin on a busy stretch of road in Hermantown. Starting Monday, Saint Louis County crews will start work along West Arrowhead Road near Highway…
Library Donors Honored
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians who've made significant donations to the Duluth Public Library were honored at the 2nd annual Olga Walker Memorial Award ceremony Wednesday. The Olga Walker Award is named…
Lego Robotics Camp at Duluth Boys and Girls Club
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids in Duluth are building robots this week at a special camp taught by the Duluth East High School Daredevils Robotics Team. Each camper designs and builds their own…
Trump Plan to Ban Transgender from Military Meets Criticism
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Local advocates aren't happy with President Trump's suggestion he'd ban transgender people from serving in the military. "It's another step of making people that are very important in…
Wisconsin Airport Becomes World's Busiest During Convention
OSHKOSH, Wis.-A small eastern Wisconsin airport gets the designation of "world's busiest" once a year during a yearly plane convention. That makes for a lot of coordination and communication among the…
Transgender Toolkit to be Used in Minnesota Public Schools
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Education will begin distributing a new guide for schools on dealing with transgender and gender non-conforming students. Department deputy commissioner Charlene Briner says the toolkit of resources and best practices isn't meant to be…
MN Supreme Court Rules For-Profit Schools Issued Illegal Student Loans
(KMSP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business issued illegal loans to students. Now, Attorney General Lori Swanson is going back to court to ask a judge to cancel the loans. Swanson also sued…
Highway 53 to be Open to Traffic This November
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation built the original roadway in 1960, on land owned by mining companies. In 2010, the lease on the land expired and since…
ObamaCare 'Straight Repeal' Fails on Senate Vote
(FOX NEWS) - A conservative-backed plan to repeal the bulk of ObamaCare and give lawmakers a two-year window to replace the struggling health law failed on a Senate vote Wednesday, in the latest setback for the repeal push. The vote…
Legislature's Dispute with Dayton Heads for Supreme Court
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The legal battle between Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature is on a fast track to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The dispute revolves around Dayton's move to zero out funding for the House and Senate…
Coca-Cola Announces it is Replacing Coke Zero
(CNN) - Coke Zero will be replaced by a new sugar-free drink called Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coke announced Wednesday. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar has already been a success in 25 markets around the world, including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East,…
Foxconn Announces $10 Billion Investment in New Wisconsin Campus
WASHINGTON - Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics manufacturing services provider, announced Wednesday that it will invest $10 billion by 2020 to build a world-class manufacturing campus in southeastern Wisconsin. The campus is expected…
Kenwood Avenue Improvements Set to Begin July 31
DULUTH, Minn. - A street rehabilitation and construction project is set to begin on Kenwood Avenue at the College Street intersection next week, according to the City of Duluth. The goal of the project is to improve road conditions, better…
Dayton Appoints Judge for Vacant 6th District Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Michelle M. Anderson as a District Court Judge in Minnesota's 6th Judicial District. Anderson will replace the Honorable James B.…
Walker with Trump for 'Major Jobs Announcement'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker says President Donald Trump plans to make a "major jobs announcement for Wisconsin" as anticipation builds it will be about electronics giant Foxconn locating in the state. Walker tweeted about the Wednesday afternoon…
DSACF Awards Over 130 College Scholarships to Area Students
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) has been awarding students scholarships for the past 30 years, and this year they announced 134 scholarship recipients. "We are delighted to help area students achieve their education dreams," said…
