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Samberg Among 4 Future Bulldogs Taken in NHL Draft

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…

Proctor Speedway Prepares for Blast to the Past

Duluth FC Earns Huge Win Over Minneapolis City FC

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,…