Special Olympics Torch Passes Through the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - The Flame of Hope is on its way to the Minnesota Special Olympic Games. As it travels from Thunder Bay, Canada to Apple Valley, Minnesota, the torch made some…
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Wisconsin Attorney General Visits Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel's 72 county tour of the state stopped in Douglas County Wednesday. His message to local leaders: we know you exist, and we want to…
Fire Burns Railroad Tracks Near Osaugie Trail
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Fire crews needed about 10 hours to battle an overnight fire by the Osaugie Trail. The fire started around 1:30 Wednesday morning on a little used stretch of track…
Duluth Utility and Road Improvement Projects Update
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth has been working on several utility and road improvement projects. The City has shared their progress on major on-going projects. West Michigan Street Utility Upgrades: Phase one of the project is expected to…
Walker Approves Ending Work Permits for 16-17 Year Olds
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill into law that eliminates requirements that 16 and 17 year olds get parental permission to work. Walker signed the bill Wednesday. Republicans in the Legislature who supported the measure…
Uber CEO Resigns Under Investor Pressure
NEW YORK (AP) - Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick has resigned. Kalanick said in a statement to The New York Times on Tuesday that he has accepted a request form investors to step aside. He says the move will…
Flu Vaccine Ineffective for People 65 and Older Last Winter
NEW YORK (AP) — The flu vaccine did a poor job protecting older Americans against the illness last winter, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around. U.S. health officials on Wednesday released new vaccine data…
Recounts May Become Tougher to Have in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly is set to vote on a bill that would make it far more difficult to request election recounts in the state. The measure up for a vote Wednesday comes amid anger from some Republicans that Green…
Pride to Limit Police Participation in Parade after Castile Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (KSMP) - Twin Cities Pride says it will limit police presence and participation in its annual parade and other festivities this year in response to the verdict…
Milwaukee Jury Finds Officer Not Guilty in Shooting Death of Sylville Smith
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Assembly GOP Leaders say Budget Still Stalled over Roads
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Budget talks among Republicans who control the state Legislature remain stalled over how to pay for roads. Budget committee co-chair Rep. John Nygren said Wednesday that Senate Republicans want to increase the level of borrowing to…
Flint Airport Officer Stabbed in the Neck
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - Authorities say a police officer injured at the airport in Flint, Michigan, was stabbed in the neck and his condition is improving. Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said the officer stabbed Wednesday morning is Lt.…
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Exits Health Care Exchange
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is pulling out of the federal health care exchange in Wisconsin. Anthem blames a volatile market for its exit from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Anthem spokesman Jeff Blunt says making…
Wisconsin DNR Cuts State Fair Presence
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will no longer have a large presence at the state fair to promote hunting fishing, and other recreational pursuits. A department spokesman tells the Wisconsin State Journal that the department…
University of Minnesota to Raise Tuition this Fall
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The University of Minnesota will raise tuition at its Twin Cities campus this fall. The Pioneer Press reports that the university's board voted Tuesday to approve university President Eric Kaler's recommended budget, which will raise…
Morning Update 6-21-17
An update on local news and weather.
Contented Critters Continues Despite Loss of Founder
MAKINEN, Minn. - In this week’s Animal Answers we took a trip to the Iron Range to a place looking to cater to Contented Critters. After a devastating loss just months ago,…
Health Professionals Discuss Rural Care Options
DULUTH, Minn. - Quality health care can be tough to find for many rural Minnesotans. So the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care and the Minnesota Rural Health…
It's 'Yappy Hour' At The Boat Club
Happy hour with your best friend might be a great way to end your Tuesday. Now there's an option to do that, even if your best friend has four legs. "Yappy Hour"…
Moving Parts Within The School District
Duluth, Minn. Tonight's school board meeting in Duluth highlighted multiple topics drawing a big crowd. One of those topics included the move of a successful principal from one school to another…
Superior Business Will Temporarily Close During Belknap Construction
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Construction along a portion of Belknap Street in Superior is about to be shut off later this week, leaving some local businesses with some difficult decisions. Store owners…
Safety Updates Coming to Barker's Island Marina
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Safety improvements are in the works at the popular Barker's Island Marina. The Superior City Council voted to approve electrical feed upgrades to the docks and new…
Minnesota Boating Safety Law Delayed
DULUTH, Minn. - A new boating safety law was expected to be in effect right now in Minnesota, but there's been a hold up. Sophia's Law was passed last year by…
Apartment Dryer Fire Displaces Residents
GILBERT, Minn. - A small apartment fire has temporarily displaced residents in eight apartments in Biwabik, according to the Gilbert Police Department. Upon arrival at the complex in the 100 block of West Railroad Drive North, officers located a small…
Hacker Angered by Officer's Acquittal Claims Attack on State
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A hacker upset about last week's acquittal of a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist claims to have stolen hundreds of email addresses from a state database. Minnesota's Information Technology Services department…
Teenagers Learn About Aviation at a Special Summer Camp
DULUTH, Minn.- Fifteen to 19 year old students are trying their hand at operating a flight simulator, building propellers, and even experiencing a flight in one of Lake Superior College’s aircraft, at…
It's the Summer Solstice
DULUTH, Minn.- The summer solstice is Tuesday and while many people are celebrating the longest day of the year, the solstice is a special day for Wiccans and pagans. For pagans, the summer…
