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Wisconsin County Launches Program to Fight Overdose Deaths

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A southeast Wisconsin county is making the drug used to reduce opioid overdoses more widely available in an attempt to fight opioid overdose deaths. The Kenosha News reports that Kenosha County's Narcan Distribution Initiative will train…

Walker to Keep Pressure Up on Lawmakers over Road Funding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker is keeping up the pressure on fellow Republicans to find a road-funding solution. Walker scheduled a news conference Monday alongside the ongoing work on the Highway 151/Verona Road reconstruction on the southwest side…

248,000 Hourly Workers in Minnesota Make $9.50 or Less

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report from the state labor officials shows about 15-percent of hourly employees in Minnesota make the minimum wage of $9.50 an hour or less. The Department of Labor and Industry report shows there…

UMD Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season

DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth's Department of Theatre has announced their 2017-18 season performances. Season tickets are available for purchase August 1-31. For information on pricing visit www.tickets.umn.edu Antigone By Sophocles Translated by Don Taylor Directed by…

ATV Roll-Over Accident Leaves Sturgeon Lake Man Dead

FINLAYSON, Minn. - A man is dead after an ATV accident in Finlayson Township in Pine County, Minnesota. The Pine County Sheriff's Department responded to the report of an ATV accident on Cane Creek Road on Saturday, June 3 around…

Upward Bound Program at UWS Receives $1.28 Million Grant

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Upward Bound program at the University of Wisconsin - Superior received a $1.28 million grant for the next five years from the U.S. Department of Education. The Upward Bound program, established in 1999, currently serves over…

Firefighters Rescue Deer From Duluth Harbor

A frightened deer is doing much better after somehow falling into the Duluth Harbor. Duluth firefighters were called in to save the day this weekend. Crews eventually got the…

Duluth Trolleys Are Back for the Summer

DULUTH, Minn. - The Port Town Trolleys are back on the streets of Duluth for the summer. The trolleys circulate between downtown Duluth, Canal Park, and Bayfront Park…

Police: Man Stabbed Multiple Times In Finlayson

FINLAYSON, Minn. (Press Release) — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault which took place early this morning in the city of Finlayson. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents and crime scene personnel are assisting with the…

Northlanders Enjoy Summer Temperatures

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a hot day in Duluth, and folks were out soaking up the sun. Some families spent the day watching baseball and cheering on the Duluth Huskies that played…

Volunteers Needed For Local Fire Departments

Brule, Wis. - As part of the "Be Somebody" campaign, more than 30 volunteer fire departments throughout North West Wisconsin came together in Brule. No matter what day, or the time in…

Small Business Open House In Superior

Superior, Wis. - Small businesses in downtown superior are doing anything possible to get patrons in the door. Construction on U.S. highway 2 has begun to take a toll on small businesses…

Duluth Airshow 2017 Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands of Aviation lovers watched in awe as planes twirled and zipped through the air for Minnesota’s Greatest Air show. "It was fun seeing the parachutes I mean I’ve never…

Couple Found Dead in Camper

BROOKSTON, Minn. - A Cloquet couple Was found dead Saturday morning, apparent victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. St. Louis County Sheriffs found 67 year old Richard Smith and 65 year old Pamela…

Trent Klatt Steps Down As Grand Rapids Head Coach

Grand Rapids, Minn- After two season at the helm of their varsity hockey program, Head Coach Trent Klatt has decided to step down to pursue a degree. Katt and the Thunderhawks finished with a final record of 23-7-1 and became Class…

Kolar Toyota ALS Walleye Tournament

Duluth, Minn - Fisherman have all but dropped their boats into the water ahead of tomorrow’s big fishing tournament benefiting the ALS Association. It's the 22nd annual Kolar Toyota ALS Walleye Tournament.…

Traveling Sauna Visits Duluth

Duluth, Minn. - During all of 2017 Finland is celebrating the country’s centennial birthday after gaining independence from Russia in 1917. As part of Finland’s 100th birthday, the traveling sauna will continue…

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