Evening News Update 03-06-17
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Two Of Five Charged in Duluth Man's Murder
DULUTH, Minn. - Two of five suspects in the murder of University of Minnesota Duluth student, William Grahek, have been charged for their roles in the…
DNR Gives Western Wisconsin Sand Plant Preliminary OK
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources has given a timber company subsidiary preliminary approval for a sand plant in western Wisconsin that would destroy more than 16 acres of wetlands. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the…
Record Number of Riders to Pedal in Fat Bike Birkie
HAYWARD, Wis. - On Saturday, March 11, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is expecting to greet 1,200 fat bikers to the American Birkebeiner Trailhead, just east of Cable. The Fat Bike Birkie is the world's largest fat bike race,…
2 Men, 2 Calls for Help on Anoka County Lake
EAST BETHEL, Minn. (AP) - It took more than once for two snowmobilers on a lake in Anoka County to learn the dangers of thin ice. Sheriff's officials say the two men called 911 Sunday afternoon, after one of them…
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…
Rescue Dogs Find New Calling in Sled Dog Racing
BAYFIELD, Wis. - Ryzo, a husky, lived inside as a house pet before being adopted by Jim Lynch and Sally Hedges, and joining the couple’s Sled Dog team, made up entirely of rescue…
Duluth Violinist Striking a Chord with Fans, Critics Alike
DULUTH, Minn. (KMSP) - Gaelynn Lea is a violinist whose music and performances can defy description, and after a year of touring practically nonstop, she's achieving critical and commercial success. Born and raised…
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,…
Frosted Fatty Weekend Wraps Up At Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn.- The Frosted Fatty Weekend wrapped up after 2 days of Fat Tire Biking fun at Spirit Mountain. Fat tire bike lovers from throughout the country visited Duluth for two days…
Duluth Feminists Create Wikipedia Pages for Female Artists
DULUTH, Minn.- Artists and Feminists edited and created Wikipedia pages Sunday to improve the coverage of women and people of color in arts -- while fighting what they call a gender gap…
Nikki’s Notebook: Grieving Paws At UMD
UMD Students are coping with grief in a unusual way.
'Twin Ports Stage' To Hold Fundraiser For New Venue
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Twin Ports Stage is getting final details set for a big fundraiser happening Saturday, March. 11, at Grizzly’s in Canal Park. It's all to raise money for an…
No.3 UMD To Host No.6 Minnesota In NCAA Playoffs 1st Round
After a tough 4-1 loss to Wisconsin in the WCHA Final Face-Off Championship Game, UMD made the trip back to Duluth where they awaited the NCAA Selection Show,…
Children Meet Real Super Heroes at Superhero Family Day
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police foundation and the depot hosted Superhero Family Day, Saturday where Children, some dressed up as their favorite heroes took part in activities like face painting, coloring, and…
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,…
