Council Decides To Table 'Local Authority' Resolution
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth city council was undecided on a resolution Monday night that would perhaps give the local government more localized power to make decisions. But multiple city council…
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Garfield's Resignation Has Elm Eyeing Council Seat
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Superior city council candidate who lost by one vote last month to the now-resigning Graham Garfield says he’ll run for the seat again…
Mother Pleads For Answers In Unsolved Hit and Run
Seven months after losing her son, one Iron Range mother is hoping someone out there can help her find closure. Rita Licari wants answer about…
Duluth School Board Questions Proposed Cost of Playground Mulch Removal
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School Board met Monday as part of a business committee meeting to discuss a controversial topic that's been going on for the last couple years. The issue…
Historic Canal Park Lighthouse Covered In Graffiti
DULUTH, Minn. - The beacon of all lighthouses in Canal Park has been heavily defaced with loads of graffiti. This comes just as tourism season is beginning in the city of Duluth.…
Meeting Held for Updates on Belknap Street
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Business owners and partners gathered for a Public meeting that discussed updates on the Belknap street construction in Superior. In Monday's meeting, business owners who could be affected by the construction…
Farmer's Market Open for the Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Farmer’s market has finally opened their doors for the season. The market opened last Saturday, and will be open every Wednesday and Saturday until September. Farmers bring…
Food Trucks Hit the Streets
DULUTH, Minn.- Â A Food Truck, the Rambler, was out serving lunch for the first time this season. The Rambler will be out seven days a week to offer their dishes like Mahi…
1921 Original Coney Island Up For Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - One of downtown Duluth's oldest restaurants is up for sale. We’re talking about the Original Coney Island on 107 E. Superior Street. The classic restaurant has been serving…
Sipress Speaks Out Against Bills Threatening Duluth's Sick and Safe Time Leave Efforts
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota state House and Senate have passed bills that could take away cities like Duluth’s ability to set new public policies that differ from the state's. Duluth's City…
New X-Ray Lab Helps Enhance Animal Health
DULUTH, Minn. - Staff at the Lake Superior Zoo spent their Monday morning working with new equipment donated to them. The Zoo’s Burmese Python, Monty, was lucky number one to receive routine…
LISC Celebration Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Branch of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation held its annual celebration today. LISC gathered together numerous business and public officials to talk about the future of Duluth. Subjects discussed including…
Gas Utility Project to Begin on 48th Ave E
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth has announced a gas main replacement project at 48th Avenue East from Superior Street to Glenwood Street. This project will help to reinforce a gas distribution main loop in the Lakeside neighborhood, and…
Two Men Cited for Jumping into Giraffe Pen at Como Zoo
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9 KMSP) - Two 23-year-old men who were reportedly intoxicated scaled a fence and jumped into the giraffe exhibit at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Saturday afternoon. Officers were…
Bill Would Create Exemption for Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bipartisan proposal creates an exemption to Wisconsin's sex offender registry for teenagers ages 15 to 18 who are convicted after having consensual sex. State law make sit a crime for two people under the age…
Over 65,000 Pounds of Medications Collected in Wisconsin for Drug Take-Back Day
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice says a preliminary tally shows people around Wisconsin may have turned over a record amount of unused medications during a drug take-back day in April. The DOJ says preliminary estimates show…
Trump Tabs Minnesota Justice for Federal Appeals Court
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) -Â President Donald Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice…
Duluth Airshow In Need of Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Airshow is on the hunt for 100 more volunteers to assist with this year's event. With the show just three weeks away, volunteers are needed to assist with concessions and parking. Public Relations Co-Director Jodi…
Tree Removal Project Scheduled on Highways 200 and 169
DULUTH, Minn. -Â The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled storm-damaged tree removal in Itasca and Aitkin Counties. The project will take place on Highway 200 from Hill City to approximately six miles east on Highway 169 from Hill City to…
Search Warrants Can Now Be Processed Electronically in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced the eSearch Warrant application, which is now available to law enforcement agencies statewide. "Before eSearch Warrants, a peace officer would write a search warrant application and then drive…
State Licensing Changes Coming for Minnesota Teachers
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota legislators are close to approving major changes in the way the state licenses teachers. According to news reports, the proposed changes would consolidate standards and teacher licensing under a new Professional Educator Licensing Board. It would create…
New Wolf Hunts Being Discussed
MINNEAPOLIS– Gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan could find themselves in the crosshairs of hunters as soon as this fall. A ruling is expected soon from the same appeals court that recently lifted protections for wolves in Wyoming. Officials…
Spring Bridge Maintenance Begins May 8
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will sweep and flush all state bridge in the Duluth area beginning on Monday, May 8. This project is scheduled for May…
Book Options for Spring Reading
DULUTH, Minn. - For this week's Midwest Roaster's Coffee Conversation we're highlighting some books perfect for Spring reading. Shari Illig, Community Business Development Manager for Barnes and Noble, gave a couple recommendations.…
Minnesota DNR to Hold Metallic Minerals Lease Sale
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is initiating the sale of leases for state-owned metallic minerals in Beltrami, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis Counties. The total amount of land up for lease…
St. Luke's Plastic Surgery Associates Hosts Mother's Day Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - Mother's Day is coming up this weekend and if you haven't found the perfect gift yet, no need to worry. St. Luke's Plastic Surgery Associates is hosting a…
Nikki's Notebook: Title IX Rule Keeps Boys Off Dance Team
A lot has changed in the past 30 years when it comes to high school athletic competitions, but a law in Minnesota has got some students and…
Motorcyclists Rally For Safety, Fewer Deaths In 2017
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Â The snow's gone, the sun's heating up and the pavement's getting much busier with motorcycles hitting the road for another season. And those bikers…
I-35 Tunnels Undergoing Major Spring Cleanup Through Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn. - The tunnels of I-35 are getting a major spring cleanup from the roads to the walls. MnDOT crews began work on the northbound lanes around…
