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Jerry Sandusky's Son Jeffrey Arrested on Child Sex Charges
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) - One of Jerry Sandusky's sons faces multiple charges of sexual offenses involving children, more than five years after the former Penn State assistant coach was himself first arrested. Court records filed Monday says 41-year-old Jeffrey S.…
Wisconsin, Minnesota Team Up to Take on Painkiller Abuse
ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota and Wisconsin are teaming up to tackle prescription painkiller abuse. The attorneys general from both states met at the Minnesota Capitol Monday to discuss their "Dose of Reality" campaign. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says…
35-Year-Old Arrested and Charged for Sale of Fentanyl
DULUTH, Minn. - Thirty-five-year-old Byron Terrell Robinson, of Duluth, was arrested on Thursday, February 9, after the Duluth and Superior Police Departments along with the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted a search warrant at an apartment…
3 Duluth Men Charged In I-35 Drive-by Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police have arrested and charged three men believed to be involved in the drive-by shooting that took place on Sunday, Feb. 5…
Insurance Signup Slip Sparks Worries of More Price Hikes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Record-breaking signups in the state's health insurance exchange belies a startling trend: Fewer Minnesota residents are buying coverage on their own. Nearly 270,000 residents bought insurance last year on the individual market, where shoppers who…
The Latest on Problems with an Emergency Spillway at Nation's Tallest Dam
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) _ The Latest on problems with an emergency spillway at the nation's tallest dam (all times local): 12:40 p.m. The acting head of California's water agency says he's ``not sure anything went wrong'' on a damaged spillway…
Wisconsin Fire Officials Ask Walker for Help
MADISON (AP) - Wisconsin fire officials are calling on Governor Scott Walker to expand to use of circuit interrupters in new homes. Firefighters, electrical inspectors, and other fire safety officials held a news conference at the state Capitol on Monday…
Digital Archives Gives Access to African American History
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A University of Minnesota-led digital archive of African American historical materials is now free and accessible online to the public. The Minnesota Daily reports that the university's Umbra search includes handwritten 17th century letters, underground hip-hop albums…
2 North Dakota Students Killed, 1 Hurt, in Crash on I-94
GLYNDON, Minn. (AP) - Two North Dakota State University students are dead and a third is injured after a crash on a snow and icy interstate in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol says 18-year-old Danie Thomssen of Fargo, and 19-year-old Carson…
Superior Man Sentenced for Role in Hermantown Drive-by Shooting
DULUTH, Minn.- A Superior man was sentenced today to 7 1/2 years in prison for his role in a September drive-by shooting in Hermantown. Denzel Perrin, 20, had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of felony drive-by shooting. One person…
SPECIAL REPORT: Dating Dangers
Join us Tuesday, February 14 after Bones, for our special report, Dating Dangers. While online dating has worked for many, there are some who have fallen victim to con artists looking to steal their possessions and even their identities. FOX…
Buzz Frenzy Software Promotes Local Businesses on Facebook
DULUTH, Minn. - A new tech company, Buzz Frenzy, is offering a software to help small businesses propel their marketing on Facebook. This new tool Buzz Frenzy created allows businesses…
Figure Skating Club Offers Valentine's Ice Show
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students showed off their figure skating skills today at the Mars Lakeview Arena. The UMD Figure Skating Club presented their annual Valentine Ice Show,…
Duluthians Learn to Make Laser Hearts for Valentine's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Another way Duluthians got into the mood for Valentine's Day was by creating laser cut hearts at Duluth MakerSpace. Six participants learned how to…
Nikki Notebook: DeVos Protests
Some are protesting the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
Tribal Leaders Call For Clean Water, Less Pipelines
DULUTH, Minn. - Tribal leaders from across the Great Lakes discussed environmental concerns raised by the expansion and abandonment of pipelines. Leaders addressed how pipeline removal projects could…
Update: Body Of Military Member, Joel Costa, Discovered
DULUTH, Minn - Just before 9 p.m. Sunday, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office notified the media that the body of missing Minnesota National Guard member Joel Costa, 32, had…
Planned Parenthood Protests Spread to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Pro Life people across the nation took a stand at more than 130 Planned Parenthoods across the Nation, calling for legislators to de-fund the women’s health care provider,…
Ice Climbing Festival Draws More Than 100 to Quarry Park
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Climbing Coalition’s 2nd Annual Winter Rendezvous brought over 100 people to Casket Quarry in Duluth Dozens of people tried ice climbing and mixed climbing, a combination of…
Kids Celebrate Valentine's Day at Clyde Iron Works
DULUTH, Minn.- Children celebrated valentines day with family fun at Clyde Iron works The event, hosted by Duluth’s Kids Club had things like bouncy houses, dances, and costumed characters, and food. Organizers…
Minnesota AG: Travel ban could devastate rural health care
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says she is worried about will happen to small-town hospitals and clinics if President Donald Trump's immigration restrictions prevail. Foreign-born doctors have helped ease the shortage of physicians in rural Minnesota.…
Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry Gets Millions of Views
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin's online resources to find details about sex offenders are generating millions of page views. USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports that sections of the state Department of Corrections' website that provide details on sex offenders generated 19 million…
A Long Road To The Ring
DULUTH, Minn- John D'Auria is no stranger to the boxing community. He's been around the sport all his life doing everything from photography to coaching. D'Auria says, "Believe…
Love Your Local Artist
Superior, Northland artists showed off their talents tonight in Superior. The Superior Public Library hosted the 7th annual love your local artist fundraiser. It's a popular even which gives artists…
Skate Bowl Opens at The Encounter
DULUTH, Minn. - The Encounter has a new attraction just for local skaters. A brand new skate bowl opened at the Encouter Friday, and skaters celebrated with a Skate Jam. The new…
Apostle Island Ice Caves Not Likely to Form This Year
BAYFIELD, Wis.- The Lake Superior Ice caves draw thousands of people to Bayfield when they form, but Park Officials say they wouldn’t count on seeing the caves this year The winter started…
A Night to Shine in Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. - A Night to Shine is a prom for those with special needs. On Friday night in Proctor, the lights shone brightly on the kings and queens of this special…
New Superior Brewery to Open in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A new Superior brewery will be rolling out the kegs this summer. Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is a start-up from Fitger’s co-founder Tim Nelson. It will be located at…
2017 Two Harbors Winter Frolic Begins
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Starting Friday, one community along the North Shore will be celebrating the winter season as temperatures begin to climb. Hundreds are expected to take part in the annual…
