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Flu Vaccine Ineffective for People 65 and Older Last Winter

NEW YORK (AP) — The flu vaccine did a poor job protecting older Americans against the illness last winter, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around. U.S. health officials on Wednesday released new vaccine data…

Recounts May Become Tougher to Have in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly is set to vote on a bill that would make it far more difficult to request election recounts in the state. The measure up for a vote Wednesday comes amid anger from some Republicans that Green…

Assembly GOP Leaders say Budget Still Stalled over Roads

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Budget talks among Republicans who control the state Legislature remain stalled over how to pay for roads. Budget committee co-chair Rep. John Nygren said Wednesday that Senate Republicans want to increase the level of borrowing to…

Flint Airport Officer Stabbed in the Neck

FLINT, Mich. (AP) - Authorities say a police officer injured at the airport in Flint, Michigan, was stabbed in the neck and his condition is improving. Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said the officer stabbed Wednesday morning is Lt.…

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Exits Health Care Exchange

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is pulling out of the federal health care exchange in Wisconsin. Anthem blames a volatile market for its exit from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Anthem spokesman Jeff Blunt says making…

Wisconsin DNR Cuts State Fair Presence

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will no longer have a large presence at the state fair to promote hunting fishing, and other recreational pursuits. A department spokesman tells the Wisconsin State Journal that the department…

University of Minnesota to Raise Tuition this Fall

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The University of Minnesota will raise tuition at its Twin Cities campus this fall. The Pioneer Press reports that the university's board voted Tuesday to approve university President Eric Kaler's recommended budget, which will raise…

It's 'Yappy Hour' At The Boat Club

Happy hour with your best friend might be a great way to end your Tuesday. Now there's an option to do that, even if your best friend has four legs. "Yappy Hour"…

Moving Parts Within The School District

Duluth, Minn. Tonight's school board meeting in Duluth highlighted multiple topics drawing a big crowd. One of those topics included the move of a successful principal from one school to another…

Minnesota Boating Safety Law Delayed

DULUTH, Minn. - A new boating safety law was expected to be in effect right now in Minnesota, but there's been a hold up. Sophia's Law was passed last year by…

Apartment Dryer Fire Displaces Residents

GILBERT, Minn. - A small apartment fire has temporarily displaced residents in eight apartments in Biwabik, according to the Gilbert Police Department. Upon arrival at the complex in the 100 block of West Railroad Drive North, officers located a small…

Hacker Angered by Officer's Acquittal Claims Attack on State

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A hacker upset about last week's acquittal of a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist claims to have stolen hundreds of email addresses from a state database. Minnesota's Information Technology Services department…

It's the Summer Solstice

DULUTH, Minn.- The summer solstice is Tuesday and while many people are celebrating the longest day of the year, the solstice is a special day for Wiccans and pagans. For pagans, the summer…

Children Learn About Science at Discovery Camp

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Children’s Museum is hosting their Discovery Camp. The camp helps teach kids about science, math, and the arts in fun and engaging ways. The camp also makes time…

Students Get Hands-On Look at Firefighting

DULUTH, Minn. - Local high school students are spending part of their summer learning what it takes to be a firefighter. Twenty kids are spending the week at Lake Superior College's Fire…

Minnesota Leaders Approve Deal for Pellet Plant, Ore Project

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota leaders have approved a lease agreement with a company that indents to complete construction on a pellet plant and another facility to produce high-grade iron ore. Minnesota Public Radio reports the governor, attorney general,…

Philando Castile Shooting Dashcam Video

ST. PAUL, Minn.  - The case file for Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile has been released by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, including dashcam video during…

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