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Minnesota Resort Receives $150K from State

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Only one of the dozens of businesses impacted by fishing restrictions on an eastern Minnesota lake is getting financial help from the state thanks to language tucked into an economic development law. The Star Tribune…

Ascena to Cut 10 More Jobs

DULUTH, Minn.-Ascena Retail Group, which own multiple retail outlets including Duluth-based Maurices, announced more reductions in their workforce. Nearly 200 associates lost their job today including 10 in Duluth. The company expects…

Running Tips from Austin-Jarrow

DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon is just one day away and it's inspiring some folks to get off the couch and try running. For this week's Active Adventures we visited Austin-Jarrow to…

UPDATE: Georgia Inmates Captured After Killing Guards

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn.-A Georgia sheriff says it's too early to tell when two inmates accused in the killings of two guards on a prison bus will be returned to the state after their capture in Tennessee. Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose…

Racers Envade The DECC For Race Packets

Duluth, Minn. It was busy and the excitement was in the air, as runners by thousands of all ages stormed the DECC this afternoon to get their pre-race packet. “I am going…

Local 1091 labor union celebrates 80 years

DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the 1091 labor union in Duluth celebrated a milestone Thursday. The union threw a barbecue and open house at the Labor Temple on London Road, all…

Forum Raises Awareness About Elder Abuse

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Twin Ports is experiencing a trend that's becoming something of an epidemic -- hitting one of the most vulnerable groups of our population. According…

Fairlawn Mansion Hosts Plant Sale

SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you're still working on getting your garden set up, then the Fairlawn Mansion was the place to be to pick up some perennials. The Lake Superior Master Gardener…

Camper Accidentally Shoots Self In Buttocks Near Ely

A man was hospitalized Thursday after accidentally shooting himself in the buttocks. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened around 3 p.m. in the area of Angleworm Lake off the Echo Trail north of Ely. The 29-year-old…

KFC Closes in Hibbing

HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing KFC has officially closed. Management told us today the doors were closed Tuesday. There is new ownership for some of the local KFC’s and they made the…

Chester Creek Concert Series Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - This summer hundreds will pack the park at Chester Bowl in Duluth for the 35th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series that kicked off on Tuesday. There are nine…

State Patrol Unveils Airplane Used to Track Aggressive Drivers

(KMSP) - The Minnesota State Patrol has a brand new way of tracking and stopping aggressive drivers. And in this case, you’ll never see them coming. To demonstrate the capabilities of the new surveillance airplane, State Patrol Captain Jim Englin gave…

Report: Teen Pregnancies in Minnesota Declining, STIs Rising

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report shows fewer teenagers are getting pregnant in Minnesota, but the number of sexually transmitted infections is increasing. University of Minnesota adolescent sexual health director Jill Farris authored the report. She tells Minnesota…

Yanez Jury Enters Day 4 of Deliberations

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - The jurors resumed deliberations at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the trial of St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez after appearing to be an impasse Wednesday afternoon. Yanez is on trial for the shooting of Philando Castile during a traffic…

Roads Closed in Sawyer County After Severe Storms

5SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Due to severe storms on Sunday, June 11, the following highways and roads are closed in Sawyer County, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office. Ashegon Fire Lane in the Town of Radisson Larsen Road between…

MnDOT to Post Human Trafficking Messages at Rest Areas

  ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced it will be installing posters at 41 rest areas across the state to educate the public about human trafficking. The posters include guidelines on how to recognize signs…

Rep. Thissen Will Make Run at Minnesota Governor Seat

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Longtime Rep. Paul Thissen joins an already crowded field of DFL candidates for governor. Thissen plans to formally launch his campaign Thursday to replace Gov. Mark Dayton, who decided against a third term. He's in his eighth two-year…

Fall-off-the-bone Ribs with Texas Roadhouse

DULUTH, Minn. - The weather is warming up and summer celebrations are beginning to take place. Barbecue ribs are a staple at many gatherings. For this week's Cooking Connection we make some smoked,…

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