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Boating & Bonding between Duluth Police Officers and Youth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Today, a group of kids joined Duluth Police Officers for a bonding day on Lake Superior. Every Tuesday, the Duluth Police Department puts on the 'Get Hooked on Fishin'…

Final Preparations begin for Grandma's Marathon

DULUTH, Minn. -- We are in the final countdown of days until Grandma's Marathon. To make sure the weekend runs smoothly, the organization behind it all is setting up for the big events…

47 Cats Living In Car Rescued From Hot Weather In Minnesota

HARRIS, Minn. (AP) — Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle that was parked in sweltering heat at a southeastern Minnesota rest area, authorities said Wednesday. The cats discovered Tuesday were living in the car with their owner who recently…

Two Found Dead From Drug Overdose In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police say two people were found dead in their home on Wednesday after overdosing. The call to police came in just after noon. Duluth police arrived at the home on Industrial Avenue and found a 38-year-old…

Two People Arrested After Drugs Found In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Two people were arrested on alleged drugs charges on Tuesday in Duluth. The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Investigators executed a search warrant at Tri-Towers in Duluth around 5:30 Tuesday night. Upon arrival, a…

Fed Attacks Inflation With Its Largest Rate Hike Since 1994

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate…

Coffee Conversation: Grandma's Marathon Excitement, Festival For Kids, Rock The Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn. -- Excitement is building for the full and sold-out return of Grandma's Marathon. The race's spokesperson, Zach Schneider, stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk all about it ahead of…

Key Derek Chauvin Prosecutor Tapped To Be Federal Judge

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated one of the prosecutors who helped convict a former Minneapolis police officer of murder in the killing of George Floyd to be a federal judge in Minnesota. Jerry Blackwell is a…

Coffee Conversation: Self-Taught Country Acoustic Artist Jake Birdseye

DULUTH, Minn. - Cloquet musician Jake Birdseye stopped by the morning show Wednesday to play one of his original songs and a cover by George Strait, which you can watch below. Birdseye is a self-taught country acoustic artist with multiple…

Wednesday's Lunchtime Update

Here is your Wednesday Lunchtime Update with the latest news and weather!

US Expected To Send $1 Billion More In Aid To Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is expected to announce Wednesday that it will send about $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began, in a effort to help stall Russia’s…

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Charged With Federal Hate Crimes

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty. The criminal complaint filed Wednesday against Payton…

Wall Street Rallies After Dismal Week As Fed Decision Looms

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying Wednesday, on track for their first gain in six days, but more turbulence may be ahead when the Federal Reserve announces in the afternoon how sharply it’s raising interest rates. The S&P 500 was…

Duluth City Council Begins Process Of Filling 4th District Seat After Van Nett Passing

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth city council will move forward with filling the vacant seat left by city councilor Renee Van Nett, who passed away from cancer earlier this month. Van Nett represented the…

145 Years Strong: Celebrating June Dairy Month at Four Cubs Farm

GRANTSBURG, Wis. - June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin, an annual recognition for those who help feed people all over the world. For one farm near Grantsburg, Four Cubs Farm, their livelihood of raising cows has…

GO: Locally Laid Egg Company Presents AirB-N-Bawk

WRENSHALL, Minn. - "It is really fun. I, for years have wanted to bring egg-tourism to this farm," Locally Laid Egg Company Marketing Chick, Lucie Amundsen says. Locally Laid Egg Company, a business based out…

Chester Creek Concert Series Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - The 39th annual Chester Creek Concert Series kicked off Tuesday, sparking the summer season. The family-friendly concert series, held at Chester Park, is free for anyone to enjoy. The sets performed by…

Central Hillside Farmers Market Begins for Season

DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, The Central Hillside Farmers Market kicked off for summer. Organized by Community Action Duluth with partners Essentia and Hunger Solutions, the market welcomes all venders and is a way to provide…

Love Your Block Program Provides Mini Grants to Community Members for Removing Blight

DULUTH, MN - The city of Duluth received a special grant to pass on to local community members who have a plan in place to remove blight within the city. The Love Your…

Klobuchar: Bill Passes Congress to Help Combat International Shipping Woes

DULUTH, Minn. - A recently passed bill by Congress could help the Twin Ports’ international shipping business. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed the House June 13. it would prohibit international shipping carriers…

Formal Ceremonies held for Donors of The Tribute Tree Program

SUPERIOR, WI. -- Today in Superior, ceremonies were held to formally thank those who donated a tree in remembrance of someone. The Tribute Tree Program allows people to honor loved ones by donating a…

Fire Responders Advocate for Beach Safety on Lake Superior

SUPERIOR, WI. -- Lake Superior winds and rip currents can be dangerous for swimmers. Wisconsin Point holds a 2.75 mile beach. It is a popular summer attraction to boatloads of people.…

Superior Officer Not Charged After Running Over Man On Road

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A Superior Police Officer will not be charged after he ran over a man lying on the road back in February. On February 19, the officer was initially searching for a car prowler on Tower Ave. At…

Biden Focuses On Workers As High Inflation Remains A Risk

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden told the largest federation of labor unions on Tuesday that he’s working to rebuild the U.S. economy around workers, an attempt to draw a contrast with Republicans who have increasingly attracted blue-collar votes. “We…

1/6 Panel Postpones Hearing With Ex-Justice Dept. Officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol has postponed a hearing for later this week that was to feature dramatic testimony from former Justice Department officials who threatened to resign over then-President Donald…