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Mother Has Message for Missing Son

DULUTH, Minn.-Today marks the 44th birthday for Christopher Kerze, who went missing from Eagan April 20, 1990 when he was 17-years-old. After he went missing, his parents received a note allegedly from…

Choice Unlimited Masquerade Ball Set for Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. - Dust off your best mask because there's a masquerade ball Thursday night in Duluth. "A Royal Affair" is this year's theme for Choice Unlimited's 4th annual fundraising gala, celebrating…

Sen. Franken Tours Denfeld Techology Department

DULUTH, Minn. - U.S. Senator Al Franken toured the Duluth Denfeld High School's technology department Tuesday, to see how students here are learning to fill tomorrow's high tech jobs. The was…

Minong Community Center Construction Continues

MINONG, Wis.-Construction is humming along at the Jack Link’s Aquatic and Activity Center in Minong. The facility, which includes a gym, pool, and even a museum, is expected to be completed…

State Lawmakers Channel Grief Into Fight Against Opioids

ST. PAUL (AP) - In statehouses across the country, lawmakers with loved ones who fell victim to drugs are leading the fight against the nation's deadly opioid-abuse crisis, drawing on tragic personal experience to attack the problem. In Minnesota, for…

Minnesota Churches Prepare to House Immigrants

ST. PAUL (AP) - About 15 congregations across Minnesota are preparing for people living in the U.S. illegally to live at their churches long-term. Minnesota Public Radio reports that religious institutions, known as "sanctuary churches," have committed to helping such…

Event Changes Announced for the Birkie

HAYWARD, Wis. - With the unseasonably warm temperatures, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that Birkie Week events scheduled for Friday, February 24, have been moved to Saturday, February 25. These events include the Kortelopet and Prince Haakon…

Native American History on Display in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new exhibit is opening up at the Douglas County Historical Society highlighting Native American culture in our area. The planning for this exhibit began when a Dugout…

SPECIAL REPORT: A Long Wait, Rape Kits Unprocessed

There's a major backlog when it comes to processing rape kits in St. Louis County. It's a problem throughout the state, but the number of pending kits is the highest, right here, in St. Louis County. Approximately one of every…

Bayfront Ice Rink Closed for Rest of Season

DULUTH, Minn.-Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, Duluth Parks and Recreation is closing the outdoor rink at Bayfront Park for the rest of the winter season. Skaters will still have the chance to hit the rink at indoor events. From 6:30-8…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Furniture Express

  DULUTH, Minn. - Three friends, all under the age of thirty, have put their business savvy to the test. They started selling furniture on social media sites, which led them to open a storefront. They have some of the…

More Changes Coming to Birkie

HAYWARD, Wis.-After yesterday's rain, the American Birkebeiner ski race has changed much of its route. The Birkie Trail south of Highway OO is not available for any events. Officials today said Duffy's Field will no longer be the finish line…

Judge Allows Environmentalists to Intervene in Mine Lawsuit

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)-A federal judge has approved an environmental group's request to intervene in a lawsuit over mineral rights leases for the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely. Judge Susan Richard Nelson said in a ruling Tuesday that…

Minnesota House Approves Sunday Liquor Sales

The Minnesota house voted to allow stores to sell liquor on Sundays. Lawmakers passed the bill 85 to 45. It's the first step in reversing the prohibition-era law. The bill still…

Interstate 35 Lake Avenue Ramp Temporarily Closed

The ramp going on to Interstate 35 onto Lake Avenue was blocked off today at about 3 p.m. due to flooding. A car was seen stalled out on the ramp. The Minnesota State Patrol and city crews responded to the…

Abraham Lincoln at the Depot for President's Day

DULUTH, Minn. - President Abraham Lincoln, or an actor playing our sixteenth president, presented his one-man show today as part of the President's Day celebration at the Depot. The play depicts what…

Energy Design Conference and Expo to Open at DECC

DULUTH, Minn. - A conference opens tomorrow at the DECC to showcase energy saving designs for homes and other buildings. The event offers a chance for contractors, architects, students and homeowners to learn the…

Interest in Open Carry Up After Recent Events

DULUTH, Minn.- Some Gun advocates believe having your own weapon is the best way to protect yourself from violent crimes. But in the state of Minnesota, a permit is required to carry…

Warm Temperatures Means Grilling in February

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Northland saw temperatures 10 to 20 degrees higher than average last week. And Meat lovers took advantage. Deanna Reder, a meat handler at Superior Meats says sales spiked, as Northlanders…

Wisconsin Superintendents Race Tomorrow

MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin schools Superintendent Tony Evers faces two challengers, Lowell Holtz and John Humphries, in Tuesday's primary. The two highest vote-getters will advance to the April 4 general election. Turnout Tuesday is expected to be low. The race is officially…

Minnesota House Approves Sunday Liquor Sales Bill

ST. PAUL - The Minnesota House passed legislation, Monday, that would legalize the sale of liquor, beer, and wine on Sunday, the first time in state history that standalone legislation on the issue has been voted on or approved. The…

Walker Asks Public for Help Selling His Budget

MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Gov. Scott Walker wants Wisconsinites who like his budget to help him rally support. Walker's campaign launched digital ads Monday encouraging citizens to write to their legislators in support of key elements of his budget proposal.…

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