Midday Update 5-25-17
An update on local news and weather.
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Birch Trees Cut Down Illegally in Cook County
COOK COUNTY, Minn.-The Cook County Sheriff's Office is searching for three or four men who were seen cutting down birch trees illegally in the Tom Lake area. Witnesses said they were…
One Teen Killed in Plane Crash in Chetek, Wisconsin
CHETEK, Wis.-Hospital officials say the teen who survived a fatal plane crash in northwestern Wisconsin is in serious condition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Eighteen-year-old Hunter Gillett was a…
Morning Update 5-25-17
An update on local news and weather.
Part 2: Downtown Duluth: What's Next?
DULUTH, Minn. - In Part 2 of a special report, Downtown Duluth: What’s Next?, you’ll meet a new generation of business developers who are determined to make their…
South Pier Inn Celebrates 15 Years
Duluth, Minn. The South Pier Inn celebrated 15 years in business today. The hotel that's located just feet away from the aerial lift bridge is known for its pristine views of…
Korean Veterans Memorial Vandalized, Just Months Apart From Vietnam Memorial Vandalism
Duluth, Minn. Vandals have struck again. This time defacing the Korean Veterans Memorial marking red lines through the badges of 4 branches of military carved into the granite stone. It's unknown at this…
'Visit Duluth' Transitions To New Space In Holiday Center
DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth is in the process of moving into a big section of open retail space in the Holiday Center along West Superior Street. On…
Community Foundation Working to Close Opportunity Gap for Twin Ports Children
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation held its annual celebration Wednesday. This year's theme was” Opportunity Rising." A panel discussion centered around how groups locally are working…
Earth Rider Brewery Set To Break Ground In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A well-known Twin Ports brewer and owner of the Cedar Lounge in Superior is moving closer to opening a brewery. The signage for Earth Rider…
"I'm a Tourist Too" Training Session Readies Businesses for Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth businesses got a chance to brush up on their customer service skills before kicking off the tourist season. Duluth has six to seven million visitors every…
Bob Dylan's Birthday Celebrated at His Childhood Home
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is Bob Dylan's 76th birthday and fans took the time to celebrate as part of Duluth Dylan Fest. A local artist performed some of Dylan's music right…
New Security System at Duluth International Airport
DULUTH, Minn. - Some potentially good news for travelers; new airport security systems may make flying out of Duluth a faster process. The advanced imaging technology screener has already been installed…
Judge Throws Out Transgender Lawsuit
DULUTH, Minn.-We have an update tonight about a lawsuit involving a Northland transgender case. Annmarie Calgaro, a mother who has been trying to stop her 17–year–old son from getting transgender services,…
Monster Truck On Display at Duluth Car Dealership
DULUTH, Minn. -- A monster truck has made its way to Duluth, and it’s time to get up close and personal with this marvel of human ingenuity. At Duluth Chrysler Dodge Ram…
Lincoln Park Students Walk to Promote Overall Health
DULUTH, Minn. - It was a beautiful Wednesday morning for a group of Duluth Lincoln Park Middle School students to hit the sidewalk and make their way to class as a…
Volunteers Paint Game Room at Duluth Boys and Girls Club
DULUTH, Minn. -- The game room at the Lincoln Park Boys and Girls Club is getting a spiffy makeover thanks to some hard-working volunteers. A team of volunteers came to…
Officials Unsure of Biwabik City Hall Future
BIWABIK, Minn. - Biwabik's old City Hall was built in 1908 and on the outside the building looks to be in great shape. Since 2009 the building has housed a substation…
Duluth Police Investigating Phone Scam Posing as Police Chief
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Chief's secretary received a call from a Duluth resident who was being scammed over the phone, according to the Duluth Police Department. The report indicates that the caller was posing as Police Chief Mike…
Wisconsin DNR Board OKs Reducing Fall Buck-Only Zones
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' board has signed off on a fall deer hunt structure that scales back the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks for a fourth straight year. The 2017…
$50 Million Bond Set in Forced Abortion Attempt
APPLETON, Wis. (WLUK) - A judge in Outagamie County has set $50 million bond for a man accused of trying to cause his girlfriend to miscarry her child…
FDA: Controller for Heart Pump Recalled over Deaths
(AP) - Federal regulators say nearly 29,000 controllers for implanted heart pumps are being recalled after reports of 26 deaths linked to malfunctions. The recall covers the external power supply controller for the HeartMate II, made by Abbot's Thoratec unit…
Gardeners Hoping for Warmer Planting Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. - Below average conditions around the Northland have led to a slow start to planting season. Bending Birches Greenhouses opened up May 1st and have seen some eager gardeners,…
Walker Signs Bill Allowing Minors at Music Festivals
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that makes clear that unaccompanied minors can attend music festivals where alcohol is being served. Walker signed the bill Wednesday. he says it makes sense to allow the exemption,…
Graco Recalls More than 25,000 Car Seats
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX NEWS) - Graco Children's Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained. The recall affects certain My…
State Parks Offering Several Programs for Outdoor Fun and Learning
CARLTON, Minn. - Spring is here and summer is around the corner meaning state parks are beginning to bustle with visitors. Kristine Hiller, Jay Cooke State Park Naturalist, says many programs…
Minnesota Lawmaker Aims to Make it Harder to Avoid Vaccines
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say there are almost 70 confirmed cases of measles in the state so far this year, and a state lawmaker is hoping to make it harder for parents to opt out of…
Temporary Lane Closures on Highway 61 near Esko for Sewer Repair
ESKO, Minn. - One northbound and one southbound lane of Highway 61 near Esko have been closed to allow for the repair of a Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) sewer pipeline. The pipeline is located in the median of…
New Viewfinders Unveiled at Taconite Harbor
SCHROEDER TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the North Shore Scenic Drive Council, and Schroeder Township unveiled new viewfinders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tuesday. Taconite Harbor sits on the North Shore, just southwest of Temperance River…
