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Federal Judge Blocks Sound Engineer's Release of Prince EP

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - A federal judge has blocked a sound engineer from releasing a five-song EP of unpublished music by Prince after the late superstar's estate objected - but one of the songs is still currently available online. George…

Minnesota Receives Over $5 Million to Combat Opioid Addiction

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Minnesota with $5,379,349 to combat opioid addiction. The $5.3 million grant will support an array of prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout…

Crafting Wild Rice Walleye Cakes

BIWABIK, Minn. - Burnt Onion Kitchen and Brews is the restaurant in the new chalet at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota. It’s headed up by Chef Dan Schimka. There is hand-crafted beer, hand-cut…

Trump Orders Probe into Whether Steel Imports Harm US

WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Donald Trump is directing the administration to investigate whether steel imports are jeopardizing U.S. national security. In the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump signed a memo ordering the investigation while surrounded by executives from U.S. steelmakers.…

Gadgets to Prepare for Severe Weather

DULUTH, Minn. - This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week and Verizon Wireless is helping you prepare for Spring and Summer storms. Joe Thunhorst, General Manager for the Duluth store, stopped…

Duluth Parents Promote Healthy Playgrounds

DULUTH, Minn. - A group of concerned parents has been working together to create what they believe is the best environment for their children on the school playground. Duluth Parents for Healthy…

Groups Want Wisconsin to End Solitary Confinement of Youth

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin juvenile advocacy groups are asking a federal court to order the state to stop using solitary confinement at its youth correctional facilities. The ACLU of Wisconsin and the Juvenile Law Center filed the request Wednesday…

Medical Examiner: Probable Opioid Overdose Killed 4-Year-Old

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Another young child has died of a suspected opioid overdose in Milwaukee County. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner says the death of 4-year-old Tyranne Beckless last week is being investigated as a probable opioid overdose, the…

Minnesota Lawmakers Consider Making Student Fees Optional

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota lawmakers working to finalize a spending plan for state public colleges and universities are currently discussing whether student fees, that are paid in additional to tuition, should be optional. The Star Tribune reports the measure to…

No Criminal Charges in Itasca County Assault Incident

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - An altercation between two men in Goodland, Minnesota, has recently become a talking point on social media. Law enforcement has released their findings in the investigation of this incident, and believes it provides considerable information, which…

UMD's Cultural Entrepreneurship

The future is looking bright! As UMD's cultural entrepreneurship students showcased their ideas tonight at the bi–annual cultural fair. It is enlightening to see the bright young minds come up with real…

Downtown Duluth Shines Bright Once Again

DULUTH, Minn. - Downtown Duluth is shining bright once again, after residents and city workers pitched in for a little spring cleaning. The Greater Downtown Council had to postpone the annual event…

Duluthians Fight for Earned Sick and Safe Time

DULUTH, Minn. - The Earned Sick and Safe Time Taskforce in Duluth hosted their final rally and listening session Wednesday morning outside Grandmas Sports Garden. You may recall, the sessions…

Lake Levels Are On A Rapid Rise

DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes water levels have been rapidly rising within the past two weeks. There has been a large amount of water added to each of the lakes due to early snow…

Groundbreaking Held for New Superior High School

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A groundbreaking was held today for renovations at Superior High School. The project will include a three-story academic building, along with a brand new media center, commons area, and a…

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