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Stockbridge-Munsee President to Address Wisconsin Legislature

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) - The president of a tribe that plans to withhold nearly $1 million from the state over a casino dispute will deliver the annual State of the Tribes address to the Wisconsin Legislature. Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey…

First Saltie Arrives in Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn.-The first saltie arrived in the Twin Ports over the weekend. The event is the unofficial kick-off to the shipping season. The ship the Lake Ontario, will load up on grain…

NHL Not Going to 2018 Olympics in South Korea

The NHL is not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. The league announced its decision Monday afternoon, saying the matter was "officially closed." The league says no meaningful dialogue had materialized in talks with the NHLPA, International…

Sex Offender Relocating to Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Police Department is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender who is relocating to the Superior area. Brooks Anthony Hanson, 34, will be released from jail…

Superior Mayoral Election Tomorrow

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Tomorrow night, a new mayor will be named in Superior. The election will be between Jim Paine and Brent Fennessey. Fennessey currently serves on the Superior City Council while Paine served for more than seven years on the Douglas…

Hibbing Man Sentenced for Role in Murder

HIBBING, Minn.-A 19-year-old Hibbing man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in a 2016 homicide on the Iron Range. Sean Powers was sentenced today to aiding an…

Judiciary Panel Votes 11-9 in Favor of Gorsuch

WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Senate panel is backing Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. A Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 along party lines on Monday to favorably recommend Gorsuch to the full Senate. A confirmation vote is expected on Friday, but…

City of Duluth to Host First-Ever Mayor's Business Resources Summit

DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Emily Larson and several City of Duluth departments, the University of Minnesota Duluth Center for Economic Development (UMD CED) and the Entrepreneur Fund are hosting a first of its kind Mayor's Business Resources Summit for area business owners.…

State Rep. Liebling Announces DFL Bid for Minnesota Governor

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Another Democrat is joining the race to replace Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton. State Rep. Tina Liebling of Rochester announced her candidacy Sunday in Rochester's Peace Plaza. Liebling says Minnesotans "need a governor they can trust to be on…

Teacher Shortage Hits Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-School districts across Minnesota are struggling to hire and retain teachers. Bob Jaszczak, superintendent of the Kittson Central district, tells Minnesota Public Radio News  that schools in the rural, northern part of the state have struggled harder than ever…

Birch Trees Stolen from Minnesota and Wisconsin Forests

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– County sheriffs and state natural resource officials are trying to respond to a rash of thefts of birch trees in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Thieves are quickly cutting down the young, paper–white trees. The Minneapolis Star Tribune  reports…

Minnesota Named One of the Top 5 States to Retire

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report has named Minnesota one of the best states in the nation to retire. The report, issued by Bankrate.com, ranked all 50 states based on a list of factors, quality of health care, culture, cost…

Registration Opens for 28th Annual Fitger's 5K

DULUTH, Minn. - Registration is now open for the 28th annual Fitger's 5K Run & Walk, which is scheduled to take place on April 22. Registration is capped at 2,000 entries, and for the first time in history, finishers will…

Day Dedicated to Supporting UW-Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - This week there's an opportunity to give back to a local university. The University of Wisconsin-Superior Foundation will host its third annual “Superior Day of Giving” on Wednesday, April…

The Latest: Russians say another bomb found, deactivated

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Andrei Kibitov, spokesman for the St. Petersburg governor, has told Russian television 10 people have been killed and 50 injured in a subway explosion. Video footage posted on social media website shows a train with…

Local Law Enforcement Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. - Community members had a chance to show their support for local law enforcement officers. The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police hosted their 4th Annual Spring Fundraiser at Grandma's Sports Garden in Duluth. Attendees enjoyed a full buffet,…

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