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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,…

Damiano Center Soup Kitchen Gets New Look

DULUTH, Minn. - The soup kitchen at Duluth's Damiano Center has a brand new look. Students from the Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Duluth program recently toured the soup kitchen and decided to…

Marijuana Extract Approved by Wisconsin Assembly

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a bill long sought by parents of children who suffer from seizures. The state Assembly voted 98-0 Tuesday to legalize possession of CBD oil, a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.…

Wisconsin Senate Approves Eliminating State Treasurer

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state treasurer position would no longer exist under a constitutional amendment approved by the Wisconsin state Senate. The Senate passed the amendment on an 18-15 vote Tuesday. The Assembly is scheduled to vote on the…

Dayton Repeals Old Sunday Liquor Sales Ban

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - It's official, come July, Minnesotans can begin buying liquor on Sundays. Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill on Tuesday repealing the decades-old ban.…

All 5 Suspects Charged in Grahek's Murder

  DULUTH, Minn. - Three more suspects have been charged in their involvement in the shooting death of UMD student, William Grahek on February 14, 2017. Deandre Demetrius Davenport, 21;…

St. Louis County Emerald Ash Borer Update

  ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced today, it has formalized a quarantine for emerald ash borer (EAB) in southeastern St. Louis County. The EAB quarantine limits the movement of firewood and ash material out…

First Fatal Motorcycle Crash of 2017 for Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Over the weekend, the first fatal motorcycle crash of the season occurred in Redwood County. The Redwood County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened Sunday around 6 p.m.on the 400 block of Central Street in Sanborn.…

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