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…
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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…
Lake Superior Zoo Celebrates Fang the Tamarin's 20th Birthday
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo is celebrating a very special day for one of their residents. Fang, a Cotton-Top Tamarin turned 20 years old today. The zoo and visitors celebrated by…
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…
UPDATE: Georgia Inmates Captured after Killing Two Guards
Georgia Department of Corrections tweeted a photo of the two inmates, Donnie Russell Rowe, 43, and Ricky Dubose, 24, who are being sought by law enforcement after two prison guards were killed in Putnam County on…
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…
Annual Lincoln Park Walleye Open to Take Place This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota lakes have been filled with fishermen lately as the weather continues to improve, and this weekend the St. Louis River will be packed with hundreds participating…
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,…
Blimp Crashes at US Open at Erin Hills
ERIN HILLS, Wis. (KMSP) - A blimp has crashed at the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hill outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Video from spectators posted on social media shows a…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Gableman Stepping Down
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman will not seek a second term next year. Two individuals have announced their candidacy for the seat. A person with direct knowledge of his…
Two Harbors Gears Up For Big Weekend
In Two Harbors, Hotels and restaurants are gearing up for their biggest weekend of their year. With the over 9,000 runners participating in the full marathon the city's population will more…
Kids Get Up-Close View of Bats on Zoomobile Stop
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Things got bat–crazy at the Superior Public Library Wednesday afternoon. The Lake Superior Zoo brought along an African fruit bat named Webber as part of the Zoomobile tour. Kids…
Superior Elks Hold Annual Flag Day Celebration
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Superior Elks held their annual Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday. The Fraternal Order of Elks mandates that all of its lodges throughout the United States hold…
Runners Taking Over Twin Ports Ahead of Marathon Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Just two days until Grandma's Marathon weekend begins and tonight the runners are already arriving. Nearly 20,000 runners will descend on Duluth for the 5K, half and full marathons.…
Austin Jarrow Honored by Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- A running store in Duluth is being recognized for their commitment to the sport and contributions to Grandma’s Marathon. “The lake, the people, it’s really well run by…
Citizen Groups Oppose Minnesota Power Rate Hikes
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power wants to raise your electric bill. But citizen watchdog groups won't let those hikes pass without a fight. Representatives from the Citizens Utility Board of…
Bong Museum Dedicates New Exhibit
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center unveiled a new exhibit Wednesday more than a decade in the making. Officials dedicated a U.S. Army M60–A3 tank, displayed in front of…
Superior Farmers' Market Open in New Location
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Belknap Rd. construction project forced the local farmers' market to find a new home. The market moved to the 1200 block of Banks Ave., near the World…
Flower Baskets Add Color to Downtown
DULUTH, Minn. - If you were downtown Wednesday, you may have noticed an extra splash of color. Members of the city's Clean and Safe Team hung flower baskets on light poles throughout…
Mine Project In Nashwauk Steps Closer to Reopening
NASHWAUK, Minn.- An Iron Ore Mine project in Nashwauk is steps closer to reopening. Chippewa Capital Partners and Governor Mark Dayton reached a settlement, allowing Chippewa to take over the Former Essar…
Wisconsin Couple Finds Black Widow on Property
NEW FRANKEN, Wis. (WLUK) -- A rare discovery was made by a Brown County, Wisconsin couple Monday. Shane Magle says he saw a black widow spider hanging out on his New Franken property after he…
Man Charged In Jogger Stalking Incidents
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police report they have investigated two separate reports of a person following a woman. The first incident was reported on May 10 (details below). Another was reported on Friday, May…
Grandma's Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. - Events for the 41st annual Grandma's Marathon weekend begin Friday evening and run through Saturday evening. The following advisories have been issued by the Duluth Police Department: Friday, June 16 - William A Irvin 5K: Race begins…
Group Unveils $1M Plan to Address Super Bowl Sex Trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Community leaders have come up with a plan to fight sex trafficking during the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. The Star Tribune reports the 40-member group unveiled a plan Tuesday that includes billboard campaigns and statewide law enforcement…
