St. Louis County Board Allows Sunday Liquor Sales
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The St. Louis County Commissioners voted to amend the County's liquor license ordinance to allow Sunday liquor sales beginning on Sunday, July 2. The vote allows…
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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…
Not Guilty Pleas for Man Accused of Killing Deputy
LADYSMITH, Wis. (AP) - Not guilty pleas have been entered on behalf of a man accused of killing a Rusk County sheriff's deputy. Forty-four-year-old Doug Nitek is facing…
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…
52-Year Sentence in Homicide, Kidnapping, and Sexual Assault Case
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - The man accused of killing a woman in Bemidji and kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in her care has been sentenced to 52 years in prison. Thirty-three-year-old Jacob…
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…
Douglas County History: The Story Behind Charles Starkweather
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A one-time mayor of Superior, Wisconsin had an unlikely path to the mayor's office and an uncommon exit as well. Charles Starkweather, originally from Vermont, moved to Superior in…
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…
Discussion to Focus on Making Women Better Leaders in Workplace
DULUTH, Minn. - Women and millennials often struggle to find their path in the workplace, even though women make up almost half of the workforce in the United States. The Aim…
London Road Driver On Sleeping Pills Before Fatal Crash
DULUTH, Minn. - Theresa Katzmark, 49, of Superior has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in the death of Donna Estrem, 62. According to the St. Louis County…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Bobby the Greek's Original Gyros
HIBBING, Minn. -- It’s a tiny place, but it serves its purpose fine. This shack is where Greek native Bobby Papaioannou prepares authentic gyros for the people of…
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…
Glensheen Murders Still Intriguing After 40 Years
DULUTH, Minn. - Tomorrow marks the fortieth anniversary of the murders at the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth and interest in the high-profile killings is as high as ever. On…
Independent film, "No Blood of Mine" holds screening in Northland
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - An independent film set and shot in Duluth has made its Northland debut. A screening of the film was held in Hermantown on Monday, featuring…
Day Camp at Duluth Aquarium Makes Learning Science Fun
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth is hosting kids for the first of many day camps this summer. Today kids at their “Superior Explorers” day camp are learning about…
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…
Man Catches Teen Falling from Park Ride: 'It's OK to let go'
NEW YORK (AP) - Matthew Howard Sr. was just leaving a New York amusement park Saturday evening with his family when he heard someone screaming for help. He looked up to see…
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…
NSTB Report says Fabric Tears Caused Blimp Crash at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) - Officials say tears in the fabric envelope of a hot-air blimp caused it to crash their the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The preliminary report form the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday says…
Audit Says Senate Healthcare Bill Would Leave 22 Million Uninsured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate health care bill would result in 22 million more uninsured Americans over the next decade compared to current law. That's according to an analysis Monday from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The figure may further…
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…
Vikings Player Floyd Expected to Appear in Arizona Court
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Vikings wide receiving Michael Floyd is expected to appear in Arizona court after being flagged for alcohol tests that are part of his monitoring for house arrest in Minnesota. The…
JK Rowling Marks 20 Years Since Harry Potter Appeared
LONDON (AP) - Wizarding legend Harry Potter's tale has turned 20. Author J.K. Rowling's first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in Britain on June 26, 1997. Since then, it has sold…
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…
Carbon Monoxide Suspected in Woman's Death on Boat in St. Croix River
ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wisc. (KMSP) - The St. Croix Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old woman died from possible carbon monoxide poisoning while aboard a boat over the weekend. The victim, Ashley Speer,…
