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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…

Evening Update 06-14-17

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…

Shooting at San Francisco UPS Warehouse

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - A San Francisco hospital has received multiple victims from a shooting at a sprawling UPS warehouse and customer service center. Brent Andrew, spokesman for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, said Wednesday…

Jury Deadlocked in Castile Trial

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9 KMSP) - The jury reconvened Wednesday morning for the third day of deliberations in the trial of St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez. Yanez is on trial for the shooting of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon…

Overnight Fire Engulfs 24-Story Apartment Building in London

LONDON (AP) — A fast-moving overnight fire engulfed a 24-story apartment tower in London on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 74 others, police said. Desperately trying to avoid the flames, residents threw one baby and other…

Local 1091 Celebrates 80 Years this Month

DULUTH, Minn. - This month the Laborers International Union of North America Local 1091 is celebrating 80 years. The Local has helped bring several recognizable buildings to Duluth including the Amsoil Arena, the…

Bob Dylan's Harlem Townhouse On the Market

NEW YORK - Bob Dylan left his home state of Minnesota in the 1960s for New York City, and in 1980s he moved into a townhouse in the Harlem neighborhood. He would call it his home until 2000. Today, that…

Morning Update 6-14-17

An update on local news and weather.

Lake Superior Zoo: Five Years After the Flood

DULUTH, Minn. - Five years have passed since major flooding washed away years of hard work and dedication at the Lake Superior Zoo. Millions of dollars are still being spent to…

Congressman Steve Scalise Shot at Virginia Park

UPDATE: President Donald Trump says the assailant in the congressional shooting has died from his injuries. Trump said Wednesday morning that the gunman who shot Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana, had died. The assailant has been identified as James T.…