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Budget Fights Brew as Legislature Starts Assembling Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota lawmakers' budget-setting spree is in full swing. Cuts to state agencies and big tax breaks began to materialize this week as House and Senate Republicans started releasing detailed budget plans with a $1.65 billion…

Empty Bowl Auction Opens

DULUTH, Minn.-Second Harvest’s Empty Bowl Auction officially opened today. The auction features bowls crafted by area artists. Proceeds help benefit the Northern Lakes Food Bank. The actual empty bowl event will be held April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

Former Sen. Feingold Launches New Advocacy Campaign

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold is starting a new nonprofit political advocacy group focused on voters' rights, campaign finance reform, protecting the independence of the U.S. Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College. Feingold announced the…

2017 Commercial Shipping Season Kicks Off Today

DULUTH, Minn. - The 2017 commercial shipping season started this morning, just after sunrise. The  Roger Blough was the first ship to pass beneath the lift bridge and begin her journey the…

Animal Allies Educating Northland Youth

DULUTH, Minn. - Some say seeing is believing. Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth is looking to educate Northland youth by making way into classrooms, to teach hands-on. Twenty-five years later,…

Aquatic Invasive Species Course

Duluth, Minn Invasive species have caught the attention of the St. Louis River Alliance and there doing what they can to take on the issue before it gets worse. Ordinary citizens…

Superior To Invest In Local Attractions

Superior, Wis Tonight the City of Superior is looking to make a splash in the tourism industry by revamping two of its most treasured pieces of land. Wisconsin Point will finally…

Gordy's Hosts Charity Fundraiser Before Opening

CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet opens for the season tomorrrow. The restaurant hosted a fundraiser tonight, allowing the highest bidders to enjoy a private party at the famous diner, all while…

Local Leaders United Against Trump Budget

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth and St. Louis County officials voiced concerns over the proposed federal budget at a unique press conference Tuesday morning at City Hall. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was joined…

Tri-Towers Residents Voice Concerns

DULUTH, Minn. - Some residents At Downtown Duluth's Tri–Towers Apartments are scared Because of recent trouble in and around the complex.  However, Duluth police say some incidents are exaggerated. Those were…

Wisconsin DHS Head Doesn't Know How Many May Lose Insurance

Linda Seemeyer MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The head of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services says she doesn't know how many people may lose insurance in the state under the proposed federal health care overhaul. Linda Seemeyer was asked about…

Subject Identified in Polk County Officer Involved Shooting

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an officer involved shooting incident that happened on Monday, March 20 in Polk County. The Grand Forks County Medical Examiner has identified the deceased…

Duluth Police Introduce Internet Purchase Exchange Locations

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has announced it will be installing Internet Purchase Exchange Location signs. These locations are designed to promote a safe location for those purchasing items from others online. Whether it's Craigslist or a Facebook…

Arson Incident in UMD Dorms

DULUTH, Minn. - Sunday, March 19, just after 7:30 p.m., UMDPD and personnel from the Duluth Fire Department responded to the sixth floor of Griggs Hall E on the report of…

Group Seeks New Purpose for Old Jail

DULUTH, Minn. - The historic Zenith city has several landmarks within its borders. Some of these historic staples are quickly losing their shine. That's why the Duluth Preservation alliance has made a…

Body Found in Ironwood Home that was Set for Demolition

IRONWOOD, Mich.-The Ironwood Department of Public Safety have discovered human remains inside a home that was due for demolition Monday. The Ironwood home was being inspected prior to being destroyed when the remains were found. Authorities have said the person…

Man Dies in ATV Accident in Town of Oakland

Town of Oakland, Wis.-A 28-year-old man has died as the result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident in the Town of Oakland Saturday. Andrew Mirkot, of South Range, has been identified as the victim. The crash happened at about 2:30…

Wisconsin Battles Chronic Wasting Disease

MADISON, Wis.- The state Department of Natural Resources says a little more than 7 percent of deer tested last year were infected with chronic wasting disease. Data on the DNR's website shows 441 of 6,039 deer analyzed tested positive for…

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