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County Timber Auction Raises Nearly $1.3 Million

DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department held its first timber auction of the year raising nearly $1.3 million. They sold 18 timber contracts to small and mid-sized logging companies, along with larger mills. They now have the…

Superior Choice Credit Union Merges With Dairyland State Bank

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Superior Choice Credit Union and Dairyland State Bank have announced a merger agreement has been finalized between the two financial institutions. Pending regulatory approval, the acquisition will create a combined financial institution that will have more than $480 million…

Valentine's Day Gift Option: Tech Gadets

DULUTH, Minn. - Valentine's Day is just a day away, so if you're still searching for a gift you're in luck. Tayler Miller, a Solutions Specialist for Verizon Wireless, says some technology…

Martha's Daughter Restaurant Opening This Week

DULUTH, Minn. - A new restaurant is about to officially open in Downtown Duluth inside the longtime former home of Coney Island. Nyanyika Banda, the owner of Martha's Daughter, describes her restaurant…

Lakeside Bakery Closing

DULUTH, Minn.-The Lakeside Bakery in the east end of Duluth has announced it will be closing. Owner Scott Johnson tells us his heavy work schedule is to blame for the closing, running…

Superior Ice Cream Maker Expanding

SUPERIOR, Wis.-You will soon have a new spot to get your sweet tooth fix. This summer Love Creamery in the Superior incubator, will be opening a brick and mortar shop in…

Dow Plunges 1,000 as Market Swoons Again

NEW YORK-The Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 1,000 points as a week-long market swoon continued. The Dow is 10 percent below the record high it set just two weeks ago, putting it in what is known on Wall…

Gander Outdoors Opens in Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Gander Outdoors has opened in Hermantown. According to a Facebook post from the store, they will have a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Kids can paint a lure from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and build…

Best Buy Ending CD Sales in All Stores

DULUTH, Minn. - Best Buy is saying goodbye to the sale of compact discs at its stores come July. This comes as music CD sales are down 18.5% compared to last year.…

Dow Falls By Record Number, Bounces Back

DULUTH, Minn. - Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by more points than any day in history, but that doesn't mean it's time to panic. Though the Dow fell by…

SpaceX Launches The Falcon Heavy with Sports Car on Top

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s big new rocket blasted off Tuesday on its first test flight, carrying a red sports car aiming for an endless road trip past Mars. The Falcon Heavy rose from the same launch pad used…

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