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19 Minnesota Dairy Farms Affected by US-Canada Trade Dispute

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - A U.S.-Canada trade dispute has spread to Minnesota, where officials say 19 dairy farms are affected. Lucas Sjostrom, executive director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, said Wednesday that 19 Minnesota producers are among the 70 to…

Dayton Declares Friday as 'Prince Day' Across Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton has declared Friday as "Prince Day" across Minnesota to honor the legacy of the homegrown music legend, who died April 21 of last year of an accidental painkiller overdose. The proclamation announced…

Highway 169 Cross Range Expressway Work Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - Crews have started their wok on the Highway 169 Cross Range Expressway project. Motorists will see crews doing grading and other excavation work in the area. A two-lane bypass, using portable…

Traffic Advisory for Fitger's 5K Race Saturday, April 22

DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday, April 22 starting at 8:30 a.m., traffic will be diverted from portions of Superior Street in downtown Duluth, Lake Avenue, and Railroad Street for the Fitger's 5K Foot Race. "No Parking" areas will be posted…

Ramsey County Commissioner Launches Bid for Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Republican Ramsey County commissioner is entering the race for Minnesota governor in 2018. Blake Huffman announced his bid Wednesday is St. Paul for the seat Gov. Mark Dayton will vacate after serving out his…

Aaron Hernandez Found Dead in Prison

NEW YORK (FOX5NY) - Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL star found guilty of murder, was found dead of an apparent suicide in his cell in a Massachusetts prison. Hernandez was found hanging in his…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Bill Banning Some Abortions

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Abortions would no longer be covered by health insurance plans for Wisconsin state employees under a Republican-backed bill working its way through the Legislature. But it's unclear weather the measure up for a hearing Wednesday will…

Discount Bedding Sale at St. Luke's in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- In need of new bed sheets or pillows? St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth might have what you’re looking for. The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild is holding a discount…

REAL ID Law Getting Closer to Approval

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota lawmakers may be close to a deal that would finally put the state in line with federal ID requirements. Republicans and Democrats have been at odds for years over Real ID - an enhanced license that sets…

Sugar Gliders Soaring into Northland Homes

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Exotic animals are increasing in popularity across much of the United States. In the Northland, little creatures known as sugar gliders are making way into homes. The…

Iron Range Theatre Making Renovations

VIRGINIA, Minn. - A truly historic theatre in Virginia is undergoing major renovations. Virginia's Lyric Opera House opened in 1912 and remains one of Minnesota's last remaining vaudeville theatres. "You can feel…

Wrenshall Referendum Fails

WRENSHALL, Minn. - Wrenshall School District residents voted down a $12.5 million school referendum. The referendum would have funded renovations and an expansion to…

Ely Veterans Memorial Vandlized

ELY, Minn.-A veterans memorial in Ely was been vandalized late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Five crab apple trees planted at the head of the Trezona Trail, were broken and tipped over. The trees were part of a vets…

Undergraduate Science Research on Display at UMD

DULUTH, Minn. -- Research is the bedrock of science, and science professors and their students put their hard work on display on campus at University of Minnesota Duluth earlier today. All five…

Clean Sweep of Downtown Delayed Until Tomorrow

DULUTH, Minn.-Due to weather conditions, the "Clean Sweep" for downtown has been moved to tomorrow, April 19, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It's Earth Week and Duluth street sweeping crews will be out in full force. Business and property owners are…

'Raise the Roses' Event Cancelled Today, Moved to April 22

DULUTH, Minn.- The “Raise the Roses” event at Duluth Rose Garden has been cancelled today, due to the recent rainfall, and has been moved to Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. City staff and representatives from the Lake Superior Rose…

Lawmakers Return After Easter Break

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota lawmakers are returning from a weeklong break with their eyes on the budget. The Legislature was set to resume Tuesday after an Easter vacation put its work on pause. Their return marks the beginning of the rush…

Facebook Killer Commits Suicide After Police Pursuit

CLEVELAND-Pennsylvania State Police say the suspect in the random killing of a Cleveland retiree posted on Facebook has shot and killed himself after a brief pursuit. State police say Steve Stephens was spotted Tuesday morning by state police in Erie…

Judge Florey Named to Court of Appeals

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed a new judge to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The Democratic governor named James Florey to the court's Eighth Congressional District seat on Tuesday. Florey will take the place of Judge Lawrence Stauber…

Northland Pizza Shop Celebrates 63 Years

DULUTH, Minn. - Picking up a slice can mean a tasty dinner for many Northlanders, but for one family it means carrying on a tradition. This year Sammy's Pizza Inc. is celebrating…

Deer Tags On The Rise In Wisconsin

Superior, Wis. For 3 consecutive years winters have been relatively warm. Because of the warmer weather the deer population has continued to grow according to Wisconsin department of natural resources. The herd needs…

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