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Researchers Brainstorm to Stop Spread of Emerald Ash Borer

DULUTH, Minn. - An invasive species in spreading across America and harming the Ash tree population. The Emerald Ash Borer is now in the Northland, so researchers have gathered in Duluth…

Russia Slapped with Sanctions

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - The Republican-led House has decisively approved legislation that hits Russia with additional financial sanctions. The new penalties are aimed at rebuking Moscow for interfering in the 2016 presidential election and its military aggression in Ukraine and…

Minnesota DOC on the Hunt for Level 3 Predatory Offender

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The hunt is on for a Level 3 predatory offender who is no longer complying with the conditions of his release from prison, according to the Minnesota Department of…

Animal Answers: Inside the Butterfly House

DULUTH, Minn. - Starting today, visitors at the Lake Superior Zoo will have the chance to make way through an enclosed exhibit with hundreds of butterflies fluttering around. “Beautiful Butterflies: An…

Trump to Bar Transgender Individuals from Armed Forces

WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump says he will bar transgender individuals from serving "in any capacity'' in the U.S. armed forces. Trump said on Twitter Wednesday that after consulting with "Generals and military experts,'' that the government "will not accept or allow…

Great Outdoors: 4H Horse Competitors

SUPERIOR, Wis. - In this week's Great Outdoors, we meet up with 4H horse competitors in Superior who are sharing their passion and skills along the way.

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Looks To Expand -- Again

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's largest brewing company, Bent Paddle, is hoping to expand again in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Renderings submitted to the city’s planning office shows…

Duluth Transit Authority and University of Minnesota-Duluth renew partnership

DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota–Duluth and the Duluth Transit Authority have renewed their partnership for the next five years. The UPass agreement allows full–time UMD students to use…

New Storefront in the Works for Thunderbird Mall

VIRGINIA, Minn.- The Thunderbird Mall in Virginia is going through a transformation. Rock Step Capital, a company that owns the mall announced their plans to put more stand-alone stores…

Duluth FC Hoists Trophy with Mayor Emily Larson

Mining, BWCA Supporters Make Final Cases in Copper-Nickel Land Use Debate

VIRGINIA, Minn. - The auditorium at Virginia High School was packed this evening with hundreds showing up to voice their opinions of the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to withdraw 234,000 acres of…

DPD, DEA Enter Partnership to Battle Opioids

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency announced a new partnership to help fight the city's opioid problem. As part of this partnership, the DEA will give…

Conference Teaches Professionals How to Treat Abuse

DULUTH, Minn. - Statistics say 1 in 10 children will be a victim of sexual abuse before they turn 18. That's why a number of groups who support victims gathered at…

Workshop Addresses Battle Against Emerald Ash Borer

DULUTH, Minn. - Researchers and forest managers from Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Northeast are in Duluth this week to develop a game plan for battling the emerald ash borer. The workshop…

Girls Have a Blast at Space Camp

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Girls from local high schools wrapped up a couple days of learning about space travel Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. This aeronautics and space camp hosted by UWS'…

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Wisconsin Company Offers to Microchip Employees

(AP) - A Wisconsin company is offering to microchip its employees enabling them to open doors, log into computers, and purchase…

Senate's Critical Health Care Vote: What Happens Next?

(FOX NEWS) - The Senate voted Tuesday to open debate on overhauling the United States' health care system. "Now we move forward towards truly great health care for the American people... this is truly great…

Flood Damage to Public Infrastructure Estimated at $15M

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Flood damage to public roads, bridges, dams, and other structures in southern Wisconsin this month is estimated at more than $15 million. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the state Emergency Operations Center said Tuesday that…

Pence Breaks Tie, Senate Takes Up Health Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has voted to move ahead on health care legislation aimed at dismantling the Obama health law. The vote was 51-50 on Tuesday, a victory for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump. Last week,…

Madison Police Use 2 New Drones to Investigate Crimes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Madison police are among a growing number of law enforcement agencies using drones to investigate crimes and track down offenders. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Madison…

Search Warrant: Woman 'Slapped' Back of Squad Car Before Fatal Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - A newly unsealed search warrant details the evidence the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has gathered about what led up to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Justine Damond in southwest Minneapolis…

Sacred Heart Music Center Organ Restored for First Time in Decades

DULUTH, Minn. - Over the past several years Duluthians have raised $40,000 to tune up an historic organ in town. That organ is now being put back together at Sacred Heart Music…

New Exhibit Flutters into the Lake Superior Zoo

DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Zoo visitors will be able to walk through an enclosed exhibit with hundreds of butterflies inside the zoo's newest exhibit, "Beautiful Butterflies: An Up-Close Experience." "This is a beautiful and fun exhibit, and we're…