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Barnum House Fire Reported a Total Loss

BARNUM, Minn. - Crews responded to the report of thick black smoke in the 4100 block of County Road 138 in Barnum around 7:11 a.m. Monday, June 26, according to the Carlton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and fire fighters responded…

Senate GOP Leaders Delay Health Care Vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a bruising setback, Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their prized health care bill until after the July 4 recess, forced to retreat by a GOP rebellion that left them lacking enough votes to…

Three-Week Blatnik Bridge Inspection to begin July 10

DULUTH, Minn. - Beginning on Monday July 10, a three-week long bridge inspection project will begin on the Blatnik Bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Superior-bound traffic will be restricted to one lane from 9 a.m. to 3…

Fatal Rollover Crash Northeast of Bemidji

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. - The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office reports that a Puposky, Minnesota man is dead after a fatal roll over crash on Nebish Road Northeast in Hines Township on Sunday, June 25. Authorities responded to the call just…

Superior Spring Trail Racer Cause of Death, Cardiac Arrest

UPDATE 6-27: The cause of death for Jon Mathson, 41, of Eagan, has been confirmed by the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. According to the report, Mathson died from a natural cardiac arrest during…

Fireworks stands open up in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - With the Fourth of July celebrations just around the corner, that means its fireworks season. Fireworks stands are opening up across the Northland. Captain Ron's Liberty…

Hoops Brewing Ready to Open

DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s official – Hoops Brewing in Canal Park is opening its doors to the public tomorrow. The craft brewery, founded by veteran brewer Dave Hoops, will feature eight…

Projectile Hits Vehicles in Hermantown, Police Confirm Bullets

UPDATE 6/26 - The Hermantown Police Department has confirmed that the projectiles used in this incident were bullets. Bullet fragments were retrieved from three separate vehicles, according tot he Hermantown Police Department. The caliber or type of firearm used remains…

Weekend Shooting Outside the Kro-bar in Brule

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - One man is in custody after a bar fight escalated into a shooting outside of a Brule bar, Friday night, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Deputies…

UMD Police to Get Body Cameras

MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota university is testing body cameras on its police officers for the next two months. The Minnesota Daily  reports that the University of Minnesota Police Department started giving officers tester body cameras June 14. University police department…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Introducing Highway Tolling

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin lawmakers are considering introducing highway tolling in the state as part of the next state budget. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the tolls would help pay for road construction and repairs. The state's business…

Bemidji Woman Missing Since June 19

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. - A missing persons report was filed with the Bemidji Police Department on Friday, June 23 for 26-year-old Chelsea Batchelder, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff's…

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