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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Mellen, Wisconsin

ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. - Around 1:45 p.m. authorities responded to the call of a motorcycle accident on County Highway GG approximately two miles south of Mellen, according to the Ashland County Sheriff's Department. According to authorities, the caller reported that…

ACLU Demanding Reforms to MPD after Justine Damond Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is calling for reforms in the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the fatal shooting of Justine Damond by Officer Mohammed Noor last week. The ACLU issued a statement…

Minnesota Agency Collects More Data on Health of Watersheds

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has spent years documenting and monitoring all 80 of Minnesota's major watershed in order to gain data about the health of the state's rivers, lakes, and streams. Minnesota Public Radio…

Fake Signs in the Twin Cities Warn of 'Easily Startled' Police

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - At least two illegal street signs with the message "Warning: Twin Cities police easily startled" were posted Sunday in Minneapolis and St. Paul, according to police spokespeople. The signs were quickly taken down by both cities' respective…

Tourists Flood Duluth for Summer Season

DULUTH, Minn. - The Summer tourist season is well underway in Duluth and several events have brought thousands to the city already this year. This week several free events, like the Chester…

Basketball Hall of Famer John Kundla Dies at 101

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - John Kundla, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, died Sunday. He was 101. Son Jim Kundla said his father died at an assisted living facility in Northeast Minneapolis that…

Former GOP Party Chair Downey Enters 2018 Race for Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's former Republican party chairman is running for governor. Keith Downey announced his 2018 campaign for the open seat on Monday. Downey is a former state representative who recently left the state party after serving two terms as…

Minnesota Researchers Make Progress in Fish Cryopreservation

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a breakthrough in the cryopreservation of fish, which could help preserve specie and repopulate the ocean. The Minnesota Daily reports that researchers are using gold nanoparticles and lasers to…

One Dead After Crash in Makinen Township

MAKINEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. - One person is dead after a crash Sunday evening in the 9300 Block of the Vermillion Trail in Makinen Township. Authorities say 29-year-old Rai Walden was pronounced dead…

Lakeside Garden Tour Enjoyed By Dozens

DULUTH, Minn. - Five homeowners in Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood showed off their beautiful lawns at the first ever Garden Tour. Dozens attended the fundraiser, learning about a variety of flowering plants…

Storm Cleanup Continues in Fredenberg Township

FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Storm cleanup continues in Fredenberg Township. The community there was hit hard Friday evening by damaging winds from severe thunderstorms. Friday night's storm caused damage to homes…

25th Annual Taste of Greece is Back

DULUTH, Minn.- The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church held its 25th annual Greek Food Festival It’s a fundraiser that started out serving just 200 people, that has grown into a…

Man Dies Fishing on Lake Superior

  ASHLAND, Wis. - An Ashland man died Friday while fishing on Lake Superior. According to Ashland County Sheriffs, the man, 62m went fishing by himself Friday and was supposed to return by 1:00 p.m. His truck and boat trailer…

Lumberjack World Championships Gets Underway in Hayward

HAYWARD, Wisc. - The Lumberjack World Championships kicked off in Hayward on Thursday. Around 130 lumberjack athletes competed in several different logging–based challenges, complete with chopping, sawing, climbing and logrolling. "You do…

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