Two New Exhibitions to Open at Duluth Art Institute
DULUTH, Minn. - This week two new exhibitions are opening at the Duluth Art Institute. The first is a solo exhibit by Jonathan Thunder. "Peripheral Vignettes" features all new paintings and…
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New "Taste of Duluth" Festival to Provide Local Entertainment
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend a first-of-its-kind festival is coming to Bayfront Festival Park. The Taste of Duluth is Saturday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be more…
Castile Family Reaches $3M Settlement in Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The mother of Philando Castile, a black motorist who was killed by a Minnesota police officer last year, has reached a nearly $3 million settlement in his death. The settlement was announced Monday by attorneys for Valerie…
Part of Trump Travel Ban Approved by Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration mostly enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it. The action Monday is a victory for President Donald Trump in…
Dayton, Legislative Leaders Head to Court over Funding
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature are headed to court in their dispute over the governor's veto of the Legislature's funding. Dayton's veto following a special session was aimed at reopening negotiations on tax changes that…
Quadriplegic Child Surprised With Room Makeover
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants thousands of wishes to children with life–threatening medical conditions. And for one Duluth boy, his request was small but caught the attention of a…
Craft Brewers Fear Last-Minute Regulations In Budget
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin's craft brewers and wineries are trying to head off a plan they fear legislators will tuck into the state budget that would prevent them from selling their products on-site and force them into contracts with distributors.…
Neighborhood Youth Services Celebrates 25 Years in Hillside Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn.- Seiquayia Morris was first introduced to the Neighborhood Youth Services around a decade ago, as a student. “My family was we were living in poverty, and it…
Police Canines Show Off Their Skills
HERMANTOWN, Minn- The K-9s were out in full force this evening, but not for the bad guys. It was all part of the annual United States Police Canine Association. K-9s from departments…
Finnish Holiday Juhannus Celebrated in the Northland
SAGINAW, Minn. - Juhannus is a traditional Finnish holiday that celebrates the beginning of summer. The festivities came to Minnesota, where the Finlandia Foundation Northland held their annual Juhannus celebration in Saginaw. This year, the holiday is especially big because…
Black Lives Matter Protesters Stall Twin Cities Pride Parade
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Several protesters interrupted the annual Twin Cities Pride Parade Sunday morning in downtown Minneapolis. As parade participants marched down Hennepin Avenue, Black Lives Matter protesters joined in, carrying signs reading "No KKKops at Pride. Make Pride revolutionary again,"…
Far West Fest Invites People to Gary New Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The Far West Fest continued today on the 1300 block of Commonwelath Avenue in Gary New Duluth. The festival has been going on for 7 years, with the goal…
CHUM's Rhubarb Festival Draws Big Crowd
DULUTH, Minn.- Churches United in Ministry or CHUM’s Rhubarb festival is a tradition that’s been going on for years, and has become a staple event in Duluth. Pie, Bratwursts, Burritos and lemonades…
High School and Jr. High School Students Study Music at UMD Music Camp
DULUTH, Minn.- 140 High School and Jr. High School students developed their musical talents at the 23rd Annual North shore Summer Music Experience at UMD. It’s a music camp for students…
Belknap St. Closes as Construction Continues
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The next phase in the Belknap Street construction project started Saturday. Belknap St. closed for six days at 6:00 a.m. Saturday between Hill Ave. and Catlin Ave. to allow…
Man Dies in Bessemer Twp. Crash
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - One man is dead following an overnight crash on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Gogebic County Sheriffs say 63 year old Donald Houghton of Lake Villa, Ill. died when his…
Man Stabbed to Death in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Madison police say a 52-year-old man is dead after a stabbing in an apartment. Officers were called to a four-unit building on West Badger Road about 5:30 a.m. Saturday. The victim was dead at the scene. Police…
Plot Targeting Mecca's Grand Mosque Foiled
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) Lebanon's Hezbollah has condemned a bombing near the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Saudi security officials said Saturday that a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque as police disrupted a plot to target the…
Death Toll in Pakistan Attacks Rises to 85
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) A Pakistani official says the death toll from twin bombings at a crowded market at northwestern town of Parachinar has risen to 67, bringing the overall death toll from three separate attacks to 85. Shahid Khan, a…
Former Teacher Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Student
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) A former Chippewa Falls science teacher has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of a student. Joel Jahnke had pleaded no contest to three felony counts, including second degree sexual assault…
Three Wounded in Twin Cities Shooting
LITTLE CANADA, Minn. (AP) Authorities say three people were shot and injured following an altercation in a Twin Cities suburb. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened early Saturday morning near a restaurant and bar in Little Canada.…
Park Point Art Festival Is Back in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a celebration of arts, community and the environment. More than 100 artists were down at Park Point for the Park Point Art Fair. The event started as…
Duluth YMCA receives federal grant
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth YMCA celebrated a major federal award on Friday. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, State Representative Liz Olson and Duluth Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth helped congratulate with the YMCA…
FarWestFest kicks off
DULUTH, Minn. - Gary New Duluth is ready for an annual neighborhood tradition. FarWestFest is back. The event features live music from Aftershock, and of course fun. "There's a lot of connections happening here," festival…
Kids Enjoy Puppet Show at the Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn.- Children enjoyed a puppet show at the Duluth Public Library Plaza, Friday. The traveling show was a one-time event for the library, and featured funny puppets, clowns, and original music…
