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DOJ Says KleinBank Used Discriminatory Lending Practices

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The United States Department of Justice has sued a Minnesota bank for allegedly engaging in mortgage lending practices that discriminate against minorities. In a lawsuit filed Friday, the DOJ says KleinBank engaged in "redlining." The DOJ says…

Youth Poets Given Stage to Tell Stories

DULUTH, Minn. - Youth throughout Minnesota are sharing their stories through a slam poetry series. Be Heard MN is giving the young artists a platform. This is through TruArtSpeaks as the…

Beating Cabin Fever with a Disco Party

DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend Northlanders can beat their cabin fever by dancing at Zeitgeist Arts. Renegade Theater is celebrating the season kick-off with a disco dance party. Proceeds from…

Trump Calls on Americans to Honor Dr. King

ATLANTA (AP) - Civil rights leaders and activists are gathering around the country to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. In a message sent on Twitter on Monday, Trump said: "Celebrate Martin Luther King Day and all of…

Position Cuts, Mission Shift Lead To Scaled-Back DNR

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker promised to reshape the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before he took office -- and he has. Now more even changes could be in store as Walker and his fellow Republicans continue to…

New U of M Search Tool Makes Black History More Accessible

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota Libraries, in partnership with the Penumbra Theatre Company, has launched an online search tool to make black history more freely available. Umbra Search provides access to over 400,000 digitized archival materials documenting African-American…

Grand Rapids Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Tree Tops

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Grand Rapids man has pleaded guilty to cutting thousands of tree tops from black spruce in the Chippewa National Forest. Seventy-year-old Joseph Edminster pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court to one count of…

Growing Number of Minnesota Seniors Use Food Stamps

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Data from the state Department of Human Services shows the number of older Minnesotans who use food stamps is on the rise. Last year, a record 58 percent of eligible seniors in Minnesota were enrolled in the…

Minnesota State Fair Admission Rising In 2017

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) - The cost for admission to the Minnesota State Fair is going up by $1. The State Fair announced Sunday that it will now cost $14 for those ages 13 to 64 to enter the fair,…

Superior Mayoral Candidates Race on Sleds

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The four Superior Mayoral candidates took time off the campaign trail for a stop on a sledding trails. The candidates kept the competitve spirit going…

Guns n Hoses Hockey Game

Superior, Wis The Superior Police Department has small feud with the Superior Fire Department after the fire department edged them in the Guns and Hoses softball game this past…

Friday the 13th is a weird day

You might have noticed the full moon the last couple of days. Add that and the fact that's its Friday the 13th and you get just a weird day Many people…

29th Annual Wedding Expo

Duluth, Minn If your near the DECC and hear wedding bells that’s because it’s the 28th annual Wedding Expo tomorrow. If you're in the process of getting married this is…

Unsuccessful Hack on City of Ashland Website

The manager of the city of Ashland's website believes that hackers tried unsuccessfully to get into the city's computer system. "This type of activity is only going to continue," said Eric Nelson…

Girls Youth Hockey Tournament Begins in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Girls hockey is alive in Duluth this weekend – sixty teams from all around the region are here for the “Icebreakers Invitational.” Games began at 11:00am Friday morning; the…

Tips for Your Phone in the Cold

DULUTH, Minn.-With the bitter cold temperatures hitting the Northland over the last few months many Northlanders are tired of dealing with day to day outdoor activities. That cell phone that you…

Indoor Plants Liven Up Homes

DULUTH, Minn. - Many people use indoor plants to liven up the inside of their homes. And though taking care of indoor plants can seem effortless, it’s important to learn about the…

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