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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…

Tax Season is Coming to an End

DULUTH, Minn.- Tax season is ending tomorrow, and if you’re put off doing taxes until the very last minute, you still have time. Taxes can still be filed electronically, or be sent…

UMD Students Teach Grade Schoolers Science

DULUTH, Minn.- Science can be hard for a lot of young students, especially if they’re just learning from a book. That’s why UMD created an outreach program, so that college students could…

Superior to Get New Apartment Development

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The city of Superior is looking at getting some new market-rate apartments, with construction beginning this summer. A new 54-unit apartment building would go…

Pine Cone Ole's Burns Down in Herbster

BAYFIELD, Wis.- Authorities are investigating a fire that has destroyed Pine Cone Ole's in Herbster. The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. Monday. Five different agencies responded to the fire. "The building is a total loss," the Bayfield County Sheriff's…

Duluth Parks to Receive Sixty New Recycling Bins

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is moving one step closer to become a more eco-friendly City! Recycling will soon be easier thanks to a grant from the Keep America Beautiful program and the Dr. Pepper Snapple Park Bin…

Medical Experts Bring History to Life

DULUTH, Minn. - History is coming to life at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. The exhibit currently on display shows medical discoveries throughout the years, including an original sample that…

Wildfire Week Sparks Awareness from Minnesota DNR

DULUTH, Minn. (DNR) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is raising wildfire awareness throughout the week of April 16-22. The DNR is asking Minnesotans to be thoughtful when it comes to using fire, and how they are using it.…

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