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Essentia Health Implements New Program for Sexual Assault Victims
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Essentia Health Superior Hospital is doing their part to end sexual assault by starting a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. The program was adopted from the St. Mary's…
Superior Takes Action to End Sexual Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Advocates, survivors, researchers, and allies all gathered this afternoon in superior to start a conversation and take a stand against sexual assault. .The forum was just the beginning…
Reducing the Stigma Around Mental Health
DULUTH, Minn.- Workers for the city of Duluth began training the correct way to address mental illness in the work place last year, Tuesday a plethora of organizations are following suit.…
New Study Shows Glensheen Mansion Draws in Large Amount of Tourism
DULUTH, Minn.- A new study released Tuesday shows Glensheen Mansion now brings in around 90,000 out–of– the area visitors to Duluth each year. Glensheen Mansion is one of the leading tourist attractions in…
Online Fundraisers Set Up For I-35 Crash Victims
DULUTH, Minn. - Online fundraisers have been set up for the victims involved in Monday’s wrong-way head-on crash on I-35 in Duluth. One of those fundraisers is for 26-year-old Duanda Robinson of…
Active Shooter Situation at YouTube Headquarters
SAN BRUNO, Calif.-Police in Northern California say they're responding to an active shooter at YouTube headquarters. The San Bruno Police Department told people on Facebook to stay away from the area Tuesday. There was no other immediate information. Google, which…
Comedy Coming to NorShor Stage
DULUTH, Minn. - This week a comedy is taking over the NorShor Theatre as performances of "Lend Me a Tenor" begin Thursday, April 5. Performances will run through Sunday, April…
Midday Update 4-3-18
An update on local news and weather.
Karpeles Museum Presents "Milton's Hell in Voice and Image"
DULUTH, Minn. - Tonight, Tuesday, April 3, an exhibit is opening up at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Duluth depicting Milton's Hell. Professor Karmen Lenz, Ph.D. will give a gallery talk…
Hollywood Comes to Marshall School
DULUTH, Minn. – Marshall School has been selected as the location for an independent film being shot over the next several weeks. The Utah based movie company Koan, Inc., selected Marshall School and Duluth for their new movie “Christmas Break-In”…
Healthy Vibes Provides Nutritional Fast Food
CHISHOLM-Minn.- Healthy Vibes is a family owned shop, giving the community nutritional help. Leo Lambert and his wife are the owners of Healthy Vibes. "People can come in and get…
DHS Finds Suspected Phone Spying in Washington
(AP) - For the first time, the U.S. government is publicly acknowledging the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages.…
Two Western Wisconsin Nursing Homes Announce Closures
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) - Two western Wisconsin nursing homes are closing because of low Medicaid rates. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Dallas Care & Rehab in Barron County and Syverson Rehab and Health in Eau Claire notified state officials…
Madison Father Killed Adult son, Himself
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a Madison man killed his adult son before taking his own life. The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office identified the father and son as 58-year-old Timothy Thorland and 33-year-old Andrew Thorland. Police say the…
Polaris Fined $27M for Failing to Report Vehicle Problems
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota-based Polaris Industries will pay a more than $27 million civil penalty to settle two 2016 late-reporting claims involving defective recreational vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday the settlement involves models of Polaris' RZR and…
Report: Midwest Business Conditions Index Rose Again
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A report says a business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states has surged again - a sign of continued improvement in regional economic conditions. The report released Monday says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index…
Oklahoma Teachers Demand Funding for Second day
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Hundreds of teachers have crammed into the Oklahoma Capitol for a second day chanting to press demands for additional funding for the state's public schools. Schools across the state are closed Tuesday to honor the teacher…
No Charges After Sheriff Accidentally Leaves gun at School
SHEPHERD, Mich. (AP) - Prosecutors say no charges will be filed against a county sheriff who accidentally left a loaded service weapon in a Michigan school gym locker room. The Mecosta County prosecutor's office recently made the determination after being…
Duluth K.E.Y Zone Program Keeps Kids Active During Spring Break
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids may not have school this week, but parents still have work. Luckily the K.E.Y Zone program makes life a little easier for those working parents. K.E.Y Zone…
Morning Update 4-3-18
An update on local news and weather.
Polls Open in Wisconsin for Supreme Court Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Polls are open in the Wisconsin race for the state Supreme Court. Voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in the race between Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet and Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock for a 10-year…
Man On Probation For DWI Kills Self, 2 Others In Alcohol-Related I-35 Crash
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth man on probation for a 2016 drunken driving conviction is now dead along with two others in a wrong-way alcohol-related crash on Interstate 35 in Duluth.…
Seeking Understanding of Life Under Frozen Lakes
DULUTH, Minn. - Researchers from the University of Minnesota Duluth are making breakthroughs in how we understand our frozen lakes in winter. But sometimes there are more questions than answers.…
Duluth Parents Share Raising Children on Vegan Diet
DULUTH, Minn.- You've heard it before, nutritionists recommending we include more plant based foods in our diets. For some that challenge can be difficult, to put down the fast food or burger,…
Duluth Public Library Hosts Events for Kids
DULUTH, Minn. - With it being Spring Break for the little ones, families may be looking for things to do to keep them busy. The Duluth Public Library has programming events planned for…
Transmutation: Art of Love and Growth Exhibit Opens at Zeitgeist
DULUTH, Minn. - A new art display is on the walls at the Zeitgeist Arts Building today. The abstract art display is called "Transmutation: Art of Love and Growth." It celebrates the…
Public Health Workers Inform Community of Available Resources
DULUTH, Minn.- Do you feel fully aware of what public health offers the community? Nurses around Duluth are out and about making sure. Monday kicks off Public Health Week Professionals in the…
Aquarium Hosts First Community Day Event
DULUTH, Minn.- An initiative to give locals free access to major tourist attractions around Duluth kicked off today at the lake superior aquarium. It's called "Community Day." Mayor Larson started it as a…
