Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, of White Bear Lake ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota in honor and remembrance of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, who was killed on March 1, 2026, in…
(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys general and governors in the lawsuit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world. Trump has said the…
President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as his Homeland Security secretary Thursday amid growing criticism of her leadership, making her the first Cabinet secretary to leave during his second term. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News
VIRGINIA, Minn. — A woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted nursing staff, a physician, and a police officer with a hypodermic needle. According to officials, on Wednesday at 8:25 p.m. Police repsonded to reports of a patient assaulting staff at the Essentia Health–Virginia Hospital Upon arrival, Officers found the patient and physically struggled with her to gain control…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior is mourning the passing of Former Chancellor Julius Erlenbach. Erlenbach passed away on February 28 at 82. UWS said during his time as chancellor, he reshaped the UWS campus, both culturally and physically. Erlenbach was integral in the building of the Yellowjacket Union and Swenson Hall. He retired in 2010 and continued to visit the campus and…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on…
THOMSON TWSP, Minn. — No charges will be filed in a fatal crash in Thomson Township. The 2-car accident claimed the lives of two people on the morning of Dec. 26, 2025 The occupants of a Chevy Impala, Anthony and Tammy Drake of Oronoco, MN, died at the scene of the crash. They were both 57 years old. The…
Duluth City Council Meeting Gallery (2/23/26) DULUTH, Minn. – Four Duluth City Councilors are proposing a number of changes to Duluth City Council meeting Standing Rules and order. These changes follow heated city council meetings that have seen members of the gallery trying to shout down city councilors. The resolution is co-sponsored by councilors Jordon Johnson, Arik Forsman, Roz Randorf,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota State Senator Jen McEwen (DFL) is proposing new legislation to improve transparency in the building of large-scale data centers. Sen. McEwen argues that large projects like Google’s data center planned for Hermantown need more facts and legislative oversight. She wants the public to have more access to facts and data on topics like environmental and economic…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the second year in a row, students at Duluth East High School are partaking in the Minnesota ProStart Invitational Culinary Competition. “The students get two butane burners, they get no running water, no electricity, and two eight-foot tables, and about an hour to cook. So it’s kind of like a Chopped competition,” Adam Wisocki, Duluth East…
An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday at Israel, American bases and countries around the region, threatening that the United States would “bitterly regret”…
Demonstrators took to the streets in cities around the world after the United States and Israel launched a major strike on Iran. Many rallies voiced strong support for the military action, while opposing protests condemned the attacks and warned of wider regional consequences. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve spent time in Duluth, you may have heard that the canal was hand dug by “100 stout men” in 1871, or perhaps that there are tunnels beneath the Glensheen Mansion. Those questions and more were addressed by local author Tony Dierckins at the “Duluth’s Greatest Myths” event held at the Glensheen Mansion. Dierckins debunked several…
DULUTH, Minn.– Following Tuesday’s announcement regarding Google’s involvement with the proposed Hermantown Data Center, a construction union based in Duluth has expressed interest in helping make it happen. The Duluth Building Construction Trades Council said, this would be their time to shine. The president of the union, Jack Carlson told FOX 21, the sheer size of the proposed data center…
FILE – Arkansas coach Lou Holtz is carried by his players after defeating Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Jan. 2, 1978, in Miami, Fla. (AP) – Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He…
UPDATE: The Ashland Police Department released more information on what they say happened. They were dispatched to the area following the report of physical disturbance. Officers were advised that the victim was able to leave the residence but the suspect was still in the residence alone and believed to be in possession of a shotgun. Officers say they learned that…
