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Wisconsin Men Arrested in Theft of 100,000 Diapers

FOX CROSSING, Wis. (AP) - Two Wisconsin men are accused of stealing 100,000 diapers. The Post-Crescent reports the police allege the men stole nearly 1,800 cases of diapers -- valued at more than $45,000, from a charitable organization that provides…

Minnesota Republicans Aim to Loosen Gun Laws

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota gun owners may no longer need a permit to carry in public as Republican lawmakers seek to loosen state gun laws. A House bill eliminating the state's permit-to-carry law was one of a pair…

Duluth Firefighters Remind of Changing Smoke Alarm Batteries

DULUTH, Minn. - Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoke alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). Duluth IAFF Local 101 firefighters are reminding homeowners to not just change the clocks…

Man Struck by Tree in Iron Yesterday

IRON, Minn.-A 58-year-old man was struck by a tree yesterday afternoon due to the high winds, while working with a crew trying to remove another tree that fell on the roadway in Iron. Robert Edblom, 58, of Britt, was injured…

Court: Unemployment Benefits Depend on Attendance Situation

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A state appeals court says workers can collect unemployment benefits even if they're fired for missing their shifts, depending on the situation. The case stems form the Mequon Jewish Campus decision to fire nurse Valarie Beres…

Democrats Propose Legalizing Assisted Suicide in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democrats in the state Legislature want to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill people in Wisconsin. Three lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill to allow someone suffering from a terminal illness to end their life if…

Animal Allies to Host Nibbles and Networking Event

DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies will be hosting their first ever Nibbles and Networking event Wednesday evening, starting at 5:30p.m. The social opportunity will allow local veterinarians to connect with each…

Franken Turns Back $41K in Donations from Boston Law Firm

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - U.S. Senator Al Franken has turned over nearly $41,000 of campaign contributions from a Boston law firm being investigated for improper donations. The Federal Election Commission and federal prosecutors are investigating Thornton Law Firm for…

Fire in Hermantown Destroys Garage

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-A fire destroyed a garage on the 3800 Block of Almquist Road in Hermantown last night. Fire officials told us today, they are not sure what caused the fire, which started…

Milder Bird Flu Found in Jennie-O Farm in Wisconsin

BARRON, Wis. (AP) - Officials confirm a low-pathogenic bird flu strain has been detected in a Jennie-O Turkey Store operation in western Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted notice of the case to the Organization for Animal Health's website…

Duluth Police Offer Tips to Reduce Vehicle Thefts

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is offering some suggestions to help reduce vehicle theft incidents. The most important thing one can do to prevent auto theft is to maintain control of keys and key fobs to vehicles. The…

Local Heroes to Battle on Ice

DULUTH, Minn. - Local heroes will soon be battling on the ice for a good cause. The Duluth Police Department and Duluth Fire Department are preparing for a hockey game for a…

School Closing 3-8-17

School Closing: Birchwood School District closing at 9:30 a.m. due to power outage, no after-school activities

Teenagers Get a Taste of Trade Careers

DULUTH, Minn.- Sarah Mckean is a 10th grade student at Denfeld High school. But she and her friend Cami Martin are already thinking about their future careers. And…

Strong Winds Blow Across the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - A very windy day in Duluth. There were reports of downed power lines, trees, and poles. All over the Northland,  people in Duluth were coping with this gusty day. "It's…

Focus Group Talks Housing Issues in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Community members met tonight to discuss the future of housing in Duluth. Imagine Duluth 2035 hosted a focus group tonight, addressing the topics of making homes more accessible, diverse,…

Justice Department Wants Its Appeal of Old Travel Ban Tossed

SEATTLE (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department wants to dismiss its appeal of a federal judge's ruling that temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's initial travel ban. The motion filed Tuesday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes one…

Commissioner Jewell to Chair Minnesota Water Council

DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County Commissioner Frank Jewell has been tapped to chair the Minnesota Water Council. The council was established in 2006 to advise the legislature and governor on how to implement the Clean Water Legacy Act. "I am honored…

Two Candidates Named for Duluth Council Seats

DULUTH, Minn.-Zack Filipovich and Barb Russ will both be running for re-election for at-large seats on the Duluth City Council. Filipovich will have a kick-off party at 5 p.m. March 19 at…

Duluth Recognizes State-Wide Day of Action

DULUTH, Minn. - Local leaders and community organizations answered the call on a day of action to raise awareness for domestic violence Tuesday. The event on the steps of City…

Be on the Lookout for Tax Scams

DULUTH, Minn. - It's tax season and local tax professionals want you to be aware of the latest tax scams. Many across the country and here in the Northland report fake calls,…

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