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Duluth’s Lakewalk Trail Closes For Maintenance and Restoration Repairs

The Lakewalk trail between 16th Avenue East and 21st Avenue East will remain closed until the work is complete.
Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city crews got their hoses out and water flowing  to open up storm sewers along Lake Superior clogged of rocks and boulders from recent severe weather. The city of Duluth has closed the eastern part of the Lakewalk trail for storm water drain maintenance and repairs. Crews started work on Tuesday and the Lakewalk trail between 16th Avenue East and 21st Avenue…
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Prince’s Band to Perform in Northland

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BAYFIELD, Wis.-The spirit behind Prince is making its way to the Northland next month. Prince’s band the New Power Generation will perform at the Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield July 7th for a very special show. Since Prince’s death back in 2016, the group grieved of their loss, but now they are hitting the road again to let Prince’s music…
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Food Share Event Held on North Shore

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TWO HARBORS, Minn.-On a normal month 9,000 pounds of food are distributed from the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf. Today, however, 10,000  pounds were handed out to those in needs during the community’s second annual Food Share. Almost 40 volunteers arrived at the food shelf this morning to help give out the food to 150 families in the community. The…
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Local Veterinary Hospital Goes Fear Free

North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Dultuh is Now Officially Fear Free Certified
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to taking your pet to the vet, it can be difficult to even get them in the vehicle. Thanks to one local veterinary practice, making the trip for Fido might be easier during your next visit. North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Duluth is looking to help patients keep calm, and stay healthy. “If animals…
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Police ID body found in major league stadium as Minnesotan

An Autopsy is Scheduled for Wednesday
The Associated Press,

SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) — Police in suburban Atlanta say a body found inside of a walk-in beer cooler at the major league home of the Atlanta Braves belongs to a Minnesota man who was doing contract work at the stadium. Cobb County police on Wednesday identified him as 48-year-old Todd Keeling of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Authorities say Keeling had…
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Highway 23 to Reopen in Early July

Motorists are Encouraged to use I-35
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DULUTH, Minn. – Temporary repairs have begun on Highway 23 at the south fork of the Nemadji River. Due to recent flooding a portion of Highway 23 has been closed for over a week. According to MnDot the highway will be paved this fall with permanent repairs happening in the summer of 2019. The road is expected to reopen in…
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Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Kennedy has Serves More Than 30 Years on the Court
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court. The 81-year-old Kennedy said in a statement he is stepping down after more than 30 years on the court. A Republican appointee, he has held the key vote on…
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Standoff in New Hope Ends, Children Unharmed

The Standoff Lasted 18 Hours
The Associated Press,

NEW HOPE, Minn. (AP) – A standoff that started with a domestic dispute in New Hope has ended peacefully 18 hours later. New Hope Police Capt. Scott Slawson says a man who was allegedly holding two children in a town house surrendered Tuesday afternoon. Slawson says the man was taken to a hospital for an evaluation. The two children were…
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Political Newcomer Ocasio-Cortez Upsets Incumbent

She Faces Republican Anthony Pappas in Midterms
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – The 28-year-old political newcomer who upset U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley in New York’s Democrat primary says she brings an “urgency” to the fight for working families. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a former organizer for Bernie Sanders, spoke Wednesday on the MSNBC “Morning Joe” show. Ocasio-Cortez says her father died when she was a teenager and her mother cleaned…
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Supreme Court Deals big Setback to Labor Unions

The Court Ruled the Laws Violate the First Amendment
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(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor. The justices are scrapping a 41-year-old decision that had allowed states to require that public employees pay some fees to unions that represent…
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Agitated Passenger Escorted off Plane in Minnesota

The Woman was not Charged
The Associated Press,

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – An agitated passenger was escorted off a Spirit Airlines flight that landed in Rochester, Minnesota, for a medical emergency. Rochester Police Lt. Mike Sadauskis says the 38-year-old woman from Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, was asked to leave the flight after it landed Monday morning. The incident started when the flight from Houston to Minneapolis was diverted to…
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Former Teacher Gets six Months in Jail for Assaulting Student

Funk was a Music Teacher at Henry Sibley High School
The Associated Press,

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) – A former Mendota Heights high school teacher has been sentenced to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a student. Thirty-two-year-old Christine Lee Funk faced a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison for three counts of criminal sexual contact with the 17-year-old boy. Instead, Funk pleaded guilty to one count and the two others…
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Great Outdoors: Mont du Lac Archery

Long after the snow melts, Mont du Lac Resort remains open for business.
Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Long after the snow melts, Mont du Lac Resort remains open for business. “Everybody’s familiar with us in the wintertime so we’re constantly trying to add summertime activities,” said Mont du Lac hill manager Mike O’Hara. Recently, they’ve added a new attraction. “Archery is an important sport,” said O’Hara. “It’s actually something that’s great to have out…
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Restoration Continues on Historic Fond Du Lac Cemetery

MnDot officials tell us productive changes are in the works. 
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of transportation is releasing new information on a Native American grave site in the Northland disrupted by highway reconstruction last spring. MnDOT is working year-round to restore the historic cemetery. Nearly 20% of the site in West Duluth’s Fond Du Lac neighborhood has been processed, meaning soil and items found are being examined to determine if…
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UDAC Moving Into Old DBU Site

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-A massive donation announced today is changing the organization UDAC for years to come. Nortlanders Joseph and and Nancy Bullyan, of Bullyan RV, have donated $3 million to UDAC so they can purchase the Duluth Business University building in the western end of Duluth. UDAC, which helps people with disabilities learn life skills while getting job training, expect to…
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Tour Superior Street During Reconstruction

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Experience along with the city of Duluth are teaming up to help Northlander’s dig a little deeper into the history of the downtown area. Walking tours began today where participants can explore what’s been unearthed during the Superior Street reconstruction process, along with looking deeper into the historic buildings in downtown Duluth. Those leading the tours say…
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UMD’s Land Lab Named Top Five in the Nation

UMD's Land Lab is officially the fifth best college farm according to Best Value Schools.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Land Lab at the University of Minnesota Duluth is officially ranked one of the top college farms in the country. UMD’s Land Lab is officially the fifth best college farm according to Best Value Schools. The farm stretches over 30 acres and is ran by over a thousand students every year. Fruits and vegetables grown on the…
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Construction Continues at Superior High School

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-Construction continued today at the Superior High School as they are making some additions to the site. The old kitchen and cafeteria, along with some of the class rooms and administrative offices known as the “Circle,” are being torn down over the next few weeks. This tear down will mean the facility will have a new common space, performing…
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No Injuries in Rice Lake Garage Fire

The Cause of the Fire was Deemed Electrical
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RICE LAKE, Minn. – Just after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday Rice Lake fire crews were dispatched to a reported garage fire on the 4300 block of Kingston Road. When crews arrived they found smoke billowing out from all sides of a garage structure. Authorities say the fire crews were able to extinguish the flames by 2:30 p.m. The cause of…
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Minnesota Lottery Goes Mobile

Jackpocket is now Live in Minnesota
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DULUTH, Minn. – An app that allows Minnesotans to purchase lottery tickets on their mobile devices has launched today. The app is called Jackpocket and Co-founder and CEO Peter Sullivan hopes to launch the app in more states in the next few months. “Jackpocket is unique to the industry. It has advanced systems in place to provide user protection and…
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Child finds gun, fires shot inside Indiana Ikea store

no Arrests Were Immediately Made
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)FISHERS, Ind. (AP) — Police say a child fired a shot from a loaded handgun after finding it in a sofa at an Ikea store in suburban Indianapolis. Fishers police say no one was injured from the gunshot about 2 p.m. Monday at the furniture store along Interstate 69 just northeast of Indianapolis. Police Sgt. Tom Weger…
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Minneapolis Cops who Shot, Killed Black man are Identified

Body cam Footage has not Been Released
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – State investigators have released the names of two Minneapolis officers who shot and killed a black man who authorities say had a gun. Thurman Blevins Jr. was fatally shot Saturday by Officer Ryan Kelly and Officer Justin Schmidt after a foot chase through a north Minneapolis alley. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Kelly has been…
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Fourth Fest Comes to Bayfront Festival Park Next Week

Admission is Free to the Public
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DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth’s annual Fourth Fest at Bayfront Park is just around the corner. Gates open at Bayfront Festival Park at 4:00 p.m., musical performances start at 4:30 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at 10:10 p.m. This year’s musical guests include Under the Bus, Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinner, Feeding Leroy, and…
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17 States sue Trump Administration Over Family Separations

A Seattle-Based Immigrant Rights Group Sued Monday
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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) SEATTLE (AP) — Seventeen states, including Washington, New York and California, sued President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday in an effort to force officials to reunite migrant families who have been separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. The states, all of which are led by Democratic attorneys general, joined Washington, D.C., in filing the lawsuit in U.S. District Court…
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Pair Charged With Murder After Remains Found in Minnesota

Yarbrough was Reported Missing June 9
The Associated Press,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say two people killed a man on a Minnesota farmstead before burning the body and burying the remains in two separate sites. Thirty-nine-year-old Jason Jensen and 34-year-old Kayla Westcott are charged with aiding and abetting murder with intent, but without premeditation. They face 40 years in prison if convicted. Jensen and Westcott were arrested during…
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Minnesota man Accused of Severing Neighbor’s Fingertips

Doctors Were Unable to Reattach the Fingertips
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – A St. Cloud man is accused of severing two fingertips of a man who came to his front door last week. Sixty-seven-year-old Clarence Junior Hilliard Jr. appeared in Stearns County court Monday on two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. According to the criminal complaint, a neighbor told police he went to Hilliard’s…
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Standoff in New Hope Began With Domestic Dispute

Residents Were Evacuated From the Neighborhood
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NEW HOPE, Minn. (AP) – A standoff that started with a domestic dispute stretched into daylight in New Hope where a man was barricaded in a house with two children. Officers were dispatched to a home about 8 p.m. Monday where a woman said her boyfriend was threatening her and her two children. When police arrived, they found the woman…
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Knowing Your Neighbors: Toppers Pizza

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports has a new pizza option with some specialty creations customers can’t wait to devour. “One of my favorites is the buffalo chicken pizza, the ragin’ pepperoni, it’s got three types of pepperoni,” explained franchise owner Jonathan Matko. “We even do the loaded tots pizza. It’s got tater tots and some smoked applewood smoked bacon…
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Chisholm House Fire Leaves one Injured

The Cause of the Fire is Under Investigation
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CHISHOLM, Minn. – Monday evening at approximately 11:55 p.m. Chisholm, Hibbing, and Buhl fire crews responded to a house fire in the 400 block of 4th Street Northwest in Chisholm. One occupant was injured in the fire and was transported to a local hospital for burns. Authorities say the house was extensively damaged in the fire. The cause of the…
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Essentia Health to Offer ‘Passport to Adventure’ Program Wednesday

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn – Wednesday evening, Essentia Health is looking to celebrate healthy children, families, and lifestyles throughout the Northland. The program includes many activities like a bike rodeo, bike helmet giveaway, and a healthy dinner. It runs Wednesday 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center on 30th Avenue West in Duluth. Categories: Health, News, News –…
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Small Plane Crashes at Chisholm-Hibbing Range Regional Airport

The Crash is Under Investigation
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HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Fire Department and EMS responded to reports of a small plane crash at the Range Regional Airport Monday evening. At approximately 8:45 p.m. the small aircraft went down nose first on the main runway. The pilot was not injured in the crash. The airport was shut down for a short time, but reports state a…
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Another Lawsuit Challenges Proposed Mine Near Wilderness Area

Twin Metals Wants to Build Near Ely
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Environmental groups have filed two more lawsuits challenging the Interior Department’s decision to reinstate the federal mineral rights leases for the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. One of the lawsuits was filed Monday by three national groups: The Wilderness Society, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Izaak Walton League of America. The other…
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Multiple Injuries in Early Morning Jackson County Crash

The Crash is Under Investigation
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JACKSON COUNTY, Wis. – Just after 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning Jackson County Sheriff’s responded to two-vehicle crash on I-94 in Jackson County near Black River Falls. Authorities say when a Trooper arrived on scene an overturned semi was found blocking all eastbound lanes on I-94. A van with eight passengers was partially under the overturned semi-trailer. According to the…
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Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel ban

The 5-4 Decision was Made on Tuesday
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(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries, rejecting a challenge that it discriminated against Muslims or exceeded his authority. The 5-4 decision Tuesday is the court’s first substantive ruling on a Trump administration policy. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, joined by his…
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Construction Continues Along Highway 61

Construction projects and tourists are making a jam-packed Northshore drive.
Lauren Leigh,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The construction on Highway 61 is causing some delays for summer travelers but they say it’s worth wait. “We love the Northshore, we’ve been coming up here since the 60’s I think, at least once a year,” tourist Rose Gordon said. During the week, single-lane traffic is open but stopped cars are a common site along the…
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Businesses Working around Northshore Construction

Restaurant owners tell us the construction can make it difficult for customers to enter and leave the parking lot.
Lauren Leigh,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- As the construction travels further up the Northshore a variety of businesses are being impacted. It’s a busy time of year at the popular Northshore restaurant Betty’s Pies located on Highway 61 just outside of Two Harbors. Workers tell FOX21 due to the recent construction it can take them over an hour to pull into the parking…
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Aeronautics Camp Aimed To Spark Interest For Women In STEM

UWS Superior Hosted A Camp Touring Cirrus & AAR
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Duluth, Minn. — UW–Superior hosted a special camp for high school girls designed to peak interest for women to find careers in aviation. “I see a lot of youth going to IT and that sort of thing and I think aviation is kind of getting overlooked!” explained the AAR Supervisor Larry Libra. The group of girls toured cirrus and AAR,…
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Former Superior City Councilor Guilty Of Domestic Abuse

Graham Garfield Pleaded 'No Contest' To All Charges
Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Former Superior city councilor Graham Garfield has been found guilty of three counts of domestic abuse involving his former fiance. The sentencing comes a little over a year after the 27-year-old got intoxicated in his home and threatened his then-finance by pointing a loaded handgun at her. As part of a plea agreement, Garfield is sentenced to…
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Duluth Playhouse Summer Camp Takes The Stage At NorShor Theatre

A Week Long Camp For Kids, Ends In A Play At The NorShor Theatre On Friday
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Duluth, Minn. — The NorShor Theatre has a few up and coming kiddos taking over the stage this week! The Duluth Playhouse Summer Camp is teaching youngsters how to perform in a play. By engaging them in team building games, rehearsing their scripts and seeing what it takes to be center stage! After the week is over, they will put on…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 35 in Town of Swiss

The Crash Remains Under Investigation
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BURNETT COUNTY, Wis. – Just after 8:00 p.m. on Friday authorities responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 35 near County Highway H in the Town of Swiss. Authorities say moments before the crash the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a southbound vehicle traveling in the northbound lane at very high speeds. Officers state initial investigations…
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Carlton man Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize

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ROSEVILLE, Minn. – The winner of the May 19 $1 million Powerball ticket has officially claimed the at the Lottery’s Roseville office. The winner is Carlton resident Robert Lockman. Lockman claimed his prize on Friday June 22. The Minit Mart in Carlton where the ticket was purchased will receive a $5,000 bonus. Categories: News, News – Latest News
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Driver Killed in Crash After Police end Pursuit

The Semi Driver not Injured
The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Authorities say a speeding driver has died in a crash on Milwaukee’s south side after police ended their pursuit of the motorist. The crash happened about 3:30 a.m. Monday. Police say a suburban Greenfield officer tried to pull over the man for a traffic violation, but he sped away. Greenfield police began a pursuit, but then canceled…