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Real ID Law Hits a Snag in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota officials' efforts to upgrade driver's licenses so they pass muster for domestic flights have hit a snag. The state Senate defeated a bill Monday to put Minnesota in compliance with federal Real ID law.…

Update: Runaway Teen From Rice Lake Located

RICE LAKE, Minn. - St. Louis County authorities found a runaway teen from Rice Lake Monday who went missing late Saturday.who may not have the necessary medications with her. Jenna Scurlock, 15, was found safely in Gordon, Wis., Monday evening.s…

Wisconsin Schools Borrowing at Highest Level in 20 Years

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new report says borrowing by Wisconsin Public School Districts is at its highest level in at least 20 years. The Wisconsin Taxpayer Alliance reported Monday that voters approved $1.35 billion in new borrowing for Wisconsin…

Proctor City Council Meets Tonight to Discuss Fired Police Chief

PROCTOR, Minn.-Tonight more than 250 people have signed a petition to reinstate Proctor’s Police Chief Walter Wobig. Supporters will be at tonight’s council meeting to present the petition. Mayor Phil Larson, along with councilors Troy Dewall and Gary Nowak, were…

Disturbance at Ashland County Jail

ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. - Ashland County Sheriff Michael Brennan reports that on the evening of Saturday, March 4, several inmates in the Ashland County Jail were causing a disturbance by yelling, kicking on doors, and refusing to return to their…

Trump Signs Revised Travel Ban

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed a revised travel ban that temporarily halts entry to the United States for people from six Muslim-majority nations, who are seeking new visas and suspends the country's refugee program. That's according to…

Drugs Seized in Minnesota Reach Record Highs

ST. PAUL, Minn. - From prescription pills to Methamphetamine, drugs are being seized at an alarming rate in Minnesota. Illicit drug use continuously threatens the safety and health of communities across the state as lives are lost and families destroyed…

Lake Avenue Ramp Closed Due to Flooding

DULUTH, Minn. - MnDOT has closed the southbound I-35 exit ramp to Lake Avenue and 5th Avenue West due to standing water on the freeway exit ramp, cased by plugged freeway drains. Southbound motorists traveling to downtown Duluth and Canal…

Savory Meals for a Good Deal

DULUTH, Minn. - This week Northlanders can experience a delicious dish at many restaurants in the city. Eat Downtown: Duluth Restaurant Week is running Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10.…

Women's Expo Returns to DECC

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Women's Expo is back in Duluth. The annual event will be taking place Saturday, March 11 at the DECC. This year there will be more than 100…

High School Girls Get Free Prom Dresses

DULUTH, Minn.- High school girls had the chance to pick out a perfect dress for free Sunday at the 2nd Annual Prom Dress Giveaway. Girls chose their favorite dress from 170 formal dresses,…

Runners Gather for 'Gearing Up for Grandma's'

DULUTH, Minn. - With Grandma’s Marathon just a few months away, marathoners are training for the big race Essentia Health and Grandma’s Marathon hosted the annual Gearing Up for Grandma’s…

Gamers and Anime Lovers Attend SAGA Con

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Gamers and Anime lovers indulged in some of their favorite activities and hobbies at the Superior Alliance of Gamers and Associates, or SAGA convention Attendees played games like guitar hero,…

Duluth Airmen Bowling Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of bowlers came out to support higher education today. Money raised at the event directly supports a scholarship which provides financial assistance to the children of the 148th…

Family, Pets Safe After House Fire

DULUTH, Minn. - A Grand Lake Township family is safe and sound,even though fire severely damaged their home. The fire happened around 8:00 a.m. Saturday on Sunny Lane. St. Louis County Sheriffs and three fire departments battled the blaze. There…

Local Leaders Discuss Jobs in the Arrowhead

DULUTH, Minn.- Local leaders and legislators held a panel discussion today discussing new job prospects in the Arrowhead. The event was hosted by Duluth for Clean Water, and was the organization’s second…

Pro-Trump Rally Draws Counterprotesters

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) A rally in support of President Donald Trump has drawn hundreds of supporters and counterprotesters to the Minnesota State Capitol. The rally was one of several ``March 4 Trump'' demonstrations planned nationwide Saturday to support Trump.…

Gov. Dayton to Spend One More Day at Mayo

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will spend one more day at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Dayton is expected to return to the governor's residence Sunday. Spokesman Linden Zakula says Saturday that…

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