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Evening Update 05-03-17

Head of the Lakes United Way Hosts Luncheon

DULUTH, Minn.- The Head of the Lakes United Way honored people and organizations that have helped with their cause through volunteering and monetary donations. United Way held their Annual Luncheon at…

Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day is Thursday

DULUTH, Minn.- Pancake Day is the Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser each year, and last year, the organization was able to raise $50,000 to give back to the community. Thousands of people…

Cloquet Legion Post Closing Its Doors

CLOQUET, Minn. - Wednesday was bittersweet for members American Legion Post 262. The post recently sold its clubhouse, and Wednesday the packing up process started. Post 262 started in 1919 and moved…

DAV Rummage Sale Set for Saturday

CLOQUET, Minn. - The Disabled American Veterans host a rummage sale Saturday at Cloquet's National Guard Armory. Standard rummage sale fare will be available, but organizers say this sale is unique, as…

Man Wanted in Connection to Death Investigation in Crookston

CROOKSTON, Minn. - The Crookston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating an individual who may have information related to a death investigation. Eddie Markeith Frazier is described as age 49, 6' 4" tall, 320 pounds, with black…

Hermantown Man Receives 60 Year Prison Sentence for Sex Assault

DULUTH, Minn. - A Hermantown man received a 60-year prison sentence today for sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl. It is believed to be the longest durational sentence for a sex crime…

Tick-borne Powassan Virus Confirmed in 6 Minnesota Counties

(KQDS) - A tick-borne disease, Powassan, has been confirmed in six Minnesota counties so far this year, including Pine, Anoka, Cass, Clearwater, Houston, and Morrison, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Since 2008, there have been 22 reported cases…

Superior City Councilor Back in Court Today

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Superior City Councilor Graham Garfield was in Douglas County Court today to face the four domestic abuse charges including one felony. Garfield was recently asked by Superior Mayor Jim Paine to…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Circulating Bills Targeting Big Box Stores

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Big box stores in Wisconsin are begin targeted in a pair of bipartisan-backed bills circulating in the state Legislature. The bill unveiled Wednesday set up a fight pitting retail giants like Menards, Lowe's, and ShopKo against…

Douglas County Sheriff Involved in 3 Car Crash

POPLAR, Wis. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports that a County Deputy was involved in a three car crash involving minor injuries. The incident happened Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 2, according to authorities. Deputy Kris Witt was westbound…

More than 1,000 Texting Citations Issued as Drivers Continue to Focus on Distractions

ST. PAUL, Minn. - From Snapchatting to shopping on Amazon while behind the wheel, more than 1,000 drivers made the choice to focus on activities other than driving during the statewide extra distracted enforcement period from April 10-23, according to…

Attempted Child Abduction at Washington Elementary School Found to be Miscommunication

CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Police Department has reported that on Tuesday May 2, they received a report form a parent of a student at Washington Elementary school, who alleged that on Monday, May 1 someone contacted the school impersonating…

Road Construction Planned for Commonwealth Avenue in Gary New Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is hosting a public meeting regarding summer construction plans for Commonwealth Avenue which leads into Boy Scout Landing. The project is aimed at improving access to the river. The proposal involves complete reconstruction…

Poll: Dayton Sees High Approval in Gubernatorial Homestretch

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton is entering the final stage of his eight years in office with his highest ever approval rating. The Star Tribune reports that 62 percent of voters approved of the Democratic governor's job…

Man Sentenced for Role in Hit-and-Run Homicide in Gilbert

GILBERT, Minn.-A 57-year-old man was sentenced to 67 months in jail today, for his role in a fatal hit-and-run in Gilbert in October of last year. Jeffrey Airhart hit 85-year-old Florence…

Edina Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21

EDINA, Minn. (AP) - A Twin Cities suburb has raised the age to purchase tobacco to 21, angering businesses who say they will lose business to nearby communities. Edina is believed to be the first city in Minnesota to raise…

Duluth Lions Club Celebrates 60th Pancake Day Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. - An annual tradition will be back in Duluth tomorrow. The Duluth Lions Club 60th Annual Pancake Day is Thursday, May 4 from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Pioneer…

Battling Tick Bites with Essential Prevention

DULUTH, Minn. - According to a new report, tick-borne diseases are on the rise across much of the country. With that being said, it’s important to remain cautious, especially when pets…

Hibbing Street Dance Still On

HIBBING, Minn. - There's good news for Hibbing's annual jubilee street dance after the city government stepped in, following the Chamber of Commerce's decision to cancel its permit request.…

Great Outdoors: Mosquito Season is Coming

DULUTH, Minn.- The recent cold weather is delaying the hatching of mosquito eggs, but that doesn’t mean they’re not coming. And it doesn’t even mean there will be fewer mosquitoes. "Every…

Twin Ports organization makes Homegrown Music Festival a safer place

Duluth, Minn. The Homegrown Music Festival is a really big party, and there is a local organization that is working to make sure it's as safe as possible. Members of the Feminist Action Collective have been trained on bystander intervention…

Boats get ready for the water

Hermantown, Minn. With fishing season just around the corner, people are getting their boats ready for the water. Experts say its always a good idea to make sure…

Derailed Bar Hosts Fundraiser For School Damaged By Arson

Proctor, Minn. - People in Proctor are helping raise money for the Bayview Elementary School that was vandalized back in April. The Derailed Bar and Grill offered free tacos all day…

Garfield Vows To Stay On Council Amid Criminal Charges

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior city councilor Graham Garfield broke his silence Tuesday in a written statement one hour before the city council meeting. This, as Garfield faces four domestic abuse…

Ex-Burnsville Teacher, Accused of Having Sex with Student, Arrested Again

DAKOTA COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A former Burnsville High School teacher accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student and sending nude selfies to another student is back in jail. Police arrested 29-year-old Erik Akervik for violating the conditions…