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2017 American Birkebeiner Cancelled

For only the second time in 44 years all ski races set for this weekend's Annual American Birkebeiner have been cancelled. The only other time this happened was in 2000. Organizers for…

Chris Jensen Art Show

DULUTH, Minn. - Residents of the Chris Jensen Rehabilitation Center showed off their creativity on Friday night. Residents displayed their talents in a community art show. Artists took on a wide range…

Minnesota Secretary of State Visits Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was in Duluth brag bragging about Minnesota's claim to the highest voter turnout. In the 2016 election, 74% of eligible Minnesotans voted last year.…

Kozy Development Projects Rejected

DULUTH, Minn. - It's back to the drawing board for officials hoping to redevelop the Kozy Apartments. The City of Duluth and its review committee determined three proposed plans for the site…

Downtown Businesses Prepare for Birkie Crowds

HAYWARD, Wisc. - Thousands of skiers, fans, and followers are heading to the Hayward area this weekend, taking part in the annual American Birkebeiner tradition despite this year’s lack of snow. However,…

Weather Shaping Sales Goals of Local Retailers

DULUTH, Minn.-With the recent warm weather, local retailers are taking advantage of it. Duluth Lawn and Sport has quite a mix of snowmobiles and ATV’s on its showroom floor, as they are…

Wisconsin Attorney General Appeals Redistricting Ruling

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a ruling striking down GOP-drawn legislative boundaries as unconstitutional. Schimel filed the appeal with the nation's highest court on Friday. Schimel…

Josh Emerson Continuing Elite Tradition

DULUTH, Minn- The Lakeview Christian Academy boy's basketball team has had no shortage of 1000 point scorers, and his past Friday they added one more to the club. "Josh Emerson, sophomore,…

Agency Publishes Timetable for Mexico Border Wall

SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it plans to start awarding contracts by mid-April for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall. The agency said Friday on a website for federal contractors that a request for bids…

Minnesota House Passes Real ID Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has passed a Real ID bill by a vote of 72-58 after years of concern about government overreach and data privacy surrounding the federal law. Lawmakers are staring down a January 2018…

Wisconsin Vote I.D. Law Being Fought in Appeals Court

MADISON, Wis.-A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in a pair of cases involving Wisconsin's voting laws. The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was hearing arguments Friday in the cases that involve Wisconsin's voter ID and early voting laws.…

Human Cases of Tick-Bourne Lyme Disease Explode in Michigan

DETROIT (AP) - Lyme disease cases have spiked in Michigan due to the spread of blacklegged ticks in the state. The Detroit Free Press reports that the ticks often carry the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi with them. The bacteria can transfer…

Trump Signs Executive Order to Reduce Regulation

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump  has signed a new executive order taking aim at government regulations. The president says the order will direct each federal agency to establish a regulator reform task force. The task forces will then recommend…

Suspects in Grand Rapids Beheading Appear in Court

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - Today, February 24, 2017, Kayleene Danielle Greniger, 23, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota and Joseph Christen Thoresen, 36, of  appeared in Itasca County District Court, reports Itasca County Attorney John J. Muhar. Greniger and Thoresen were previously…

Rep. Walz Mulling Democratic Bid for Minnesota Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Representative Tim Walz says he's weighing a bid for Minnesota governor. The six-term congressman told Minnesota Public Radio News, Thursday that he plans to make a decision by April. Walz says representing southwestern…

UMD Students Act in Magical and Funny Drama

DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota - Duluth School of Fine Arts is opening up a new show next week. "Marvin's Room" features the character Bessie coping with her biggest challenge…

Balancing at the Barre

Superior, Wis. - A new workout is gaining popularity throughout the country. Barre is a combination of ballet and pilates. A company in the Twin Ports is helping bring the workout to the…

Mont du Lac Still Open Despite Warm Weather

MONT DU LAC, Wis.-Despite the recent string of rain and warm temperatures, Mont du Lac is still buzzing along with many winter sports enthusiasts enjoying the hills. Preparation are key…

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