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School Closings & Delays 4-11-17

School Closings and Delays for Tuesday, April 11, 2017: 2-Hour Delay: Watersmeet Schools

Annual License Fee Set for Rideshare Companies

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council took another step forward in allowing rideshare services to operate within the city. Councilors unanimously passed a resolution to asses a yearly fee of $3,5000…

Future of Taller Downtown Buildings Discussed at Duluth City Council

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth city councilors discussed what the future landscape of downtown Duluth should look like when it comes to buildings. City councilor Zack Filipovich wants to see more high density…

Piedmont Panthers Prepare for State Testing

DULUTH, Minn. - Excitement along with motivation helped welcome hundreds of Panthers back to Piedmont Elementary school on Monday after a week-long spring break. Students across the state are preparing to start…

Evening Update 04-10-17

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UMD Honored with Special Guest Artist Today

DULUTH, Minn.-. The University of Minnesota Duluth was honored with a special guest today. Feminist performance artist Gabrielle Civil visited with students to discuss many issues including how to open your eyes to…

Work Resumes on Highway 23 Reconstruction Project

DULUTH, Minn.-Work resumed today on the Highway 23 reconstruction project in West Duluth. Motorists are being restricted to a single lane near Freemont Street as crews construct a new storm sewer…

Empty Bowl Preparations Take Place at the Depot

DULUTH, Minn.- Tables topped with Artistic and unique bowls made by local artists and community members lined the depot, Monday. It was part of Second Harvest’s preparation for Sea of Bowls and…

Democrats Rally for Education at UMD

DULUTH, Minn.-Numerous representatives from Minnesota’s House met at UMD today, to discuss having a plan to fund all public schools in the state, while reducing the cost of higher education. All the…

Co-Op Makes a Big Donation to CHUM

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Superior Recount Results Are In

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A recount held in Superior today, upheld last week's results for one city council seat. It was requested by Tylor Elm, who was running for a Sixth District seat against…

Rep. Erin Murphy Tours Duluth Schools

DULUTH, Minn.- Representative Erin Murphy visited Duluth schools to learn about school programs, and meet students and teachers. Representative Murphy, lead by student guides, toured Lincoln Park Middle school, and talked…

Moose Rescued from Hungry Jack Lake After Falling Through the Ice

GUNFLINT TRAIL - GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - A young female moose was crossing Hungry Jack Lake early Monday morning when she suddenly fell through the ice. Forrest Parson, owner of Hungry Jack Lodge, reported the incident after he witnessed…

Victim in Stable Condition After Sunday Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn.-The 26-year-old victim of a stabbing at the apartment building of the 100 North Block of 30th Avenue West Sunday, has been upgraded to stable condition. Duluth Police do not…

No State Tax on Olympic Winnings Under New Budget Proposal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Olympic medal winners in Wisconsin wouldn't have to pay taxes on their winnings under a Republican proposal. Representative Joe Sanfelippo and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said in a news release Monday they're circulating a bill that…

Suspect Released in St. Paul Triple Homicide Case

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP- FOX 9) - The lone surviving suspect in last week's triple homicide in St. Paul, Minnesota has been released from custody after prosecutors said they needed more time to determine the extend and nature of his…

Nolan to Hold Listening Sessions in the Northland

WASHINGTON - Representative Rick Nolan will be holding listening sessions across Minnesota's 8th District to discuss healthcare issues, President Trump's proposed budget, and hear questions and concerns from constituents. Wednesday, April 12 Nolan Listening Session in Grand Rapids 11:00am-12:00pm Grand…

Official: Russia Knew in Advance of Syrian Chemical Attack

WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior U.S. official says the United States has concluded that Russia knew in advance of Syria's chemical weapons attack last week. The official says a Russian-operated drone flew over a hospital in Syria as victims of…

Man Charged with Sale of a Controlled Substance

DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant on the afternoon of April 6, in the 1500 block of East Superior Street in the City of Duluth. The search warrant was a…

Two Adults Dead, Two Children Wounded in Elementary School Murder-Suicide Shooting

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (FOX 11) - Four people were shot Monday in an apparent murder-suicide inside an elementary school classroom in San Bernardino, including a teacher and two students, police and school officials said. Two students were airlifted to a hospital…

Giving Life through Organ Donation

DULUTH, Minn. - April is National Donate Life Month and Tuesday there's a chance to learn more about organ donation at St. Luke's Hospital. The Head of the Lakes Transplant Group is…

City of Duluth Prepares for Tourist Season

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth experienced a record number of tourists in 2016 due to major events like The Tall Ships Festival, the 40th Anniversary of Grandma's Marathon and the…

Salad Brand Recalled After Bat Found Inside Container

ORLANDO (FOX 13) - Fresh Express is issuing a precautionary recall of a particular salad mix after two people in Florida found a decaying bat inside a container. The Centers for Disease Control is working with state health officials and…

Manhunt Underway for Wisconsin Gun Thief Who Mailed Manifesto to Trump

JANESVILLE, Wis. - Authorities say a man suspected of stealing…

Appeals Court Affirms Provisional Discharge of Man from MSOP

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The state Appeals Court is affirming a judicial panel's decision to grant a man's provisional discharge from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program. Monday's decision comes in the case of 74-year-old Eugene Kropp, who was committed in 1998…