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Forecast calls for retirement with increasing chance of travel: WCCO's Paul Douglas ends incredible broadcasting career
We end an era this week as we bid goodbye to longtime Meteorologist Paul Douglas who will be stepping away from the grind of daily weather-casting duties. It comes after more than 40 years of helping us figure out if it’s cold or just a little nippy.
Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes
HOPKINS, Minn. — When it comes to biking, Charlie Spanjers knows a thing or two."IWe first had the idea for this bicycle spoke company," he said.Three University of Minnesota students wanted to change the future of cycling."We created the first prototypes in my apartment," Spanjers said.It started with removing the typical metal spokes in the wheel."People say it looks like spaghetti until you get it into a wheel," Spanjers said.Berd spokes are made out of something called "Dyneema" — a high-performance material that is 15 times stronger than steel."It's a braided fiber and the braided fiber goes...
Water Levels Being Drastically Reduced To Save A Minnesota Lake
Sometimes, drastic measures need to be taken now to create a healthier situation later on. That can be true in our personal and professional lives, and it's also true in other things, including nature. An example would be when a lake becomes unhealthy, also known as impaired. Experts say that...
DULUTH WOMAN ACCUSED OF STEALING $1K WORTH OF GAS
(Duluth, MN) — A Duluth woman is accused of stealing $1,000 worth of gasoline in Cass County gas stations and not paying for it. Sapphire Torres was arrested Monday and has been charged with one felony count of theft. Authorities say the defendant stole more than $1,000 of gas using a flatbed truck from at least three gas stations over six months. Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk is encouraging gas stations in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin to report similar incidents as there have been additional fuel thefts in the region – including a June 4th theft of $529 at a Remer gas station. The investigation began Monday evening when Swanson’s Bait & Tackle in Hackensack reported a fuel theft of $260 around 8:20 p.m. Previously that night, the corner store in Backus reported a $300 drive-off.
Rice Lake Road Corridor Project Begins in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — After a decade of planning nearly $35 million has been secured for the Rice Lake Road Corridor Project. The money is coming from federal and state governments. The Rice Lake Road Corridor acts as a key commuter, and trucking route for the Duluth metro area. Crews will be reconstructing Rice Lake, Martin and Calvary roads.
Heinle Receives Edward Jones Award for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships
VIRGINIA—Amber Heinle, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Virginia, recently received the firm’s Ted Jones Entrepreneurial Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships. She was one of 1,104 financial advisors firmwide to receive the Ted Jones Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. The award is named after Ted Jones,...
City by City: Duluth, Hibbing, Lake Nebagemon
DULUTH, Minn. - Chicago-cover band, DTA, will be putting on a free concert in Duluth on Thursday evening. There will also be two food trucks in attendance, Room at the Table and Oasis Del Norte. The fun starts at 6 p.m. with DTA taking the stage at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and all are welcome to attend.
Super One donates $19K to Duluth veteran organizations
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Nearly $20,000 was given to two Duluth veterans organizations Thursday morning. With their latest donation campaign, Super One split the money between American Legion Post #71 and VFW Post #137. Super One customers rounded up their final total at nine locations for about two...
Police seek suspect after firework set off in fountain outside Duluth City Hall
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police are searching for the man who they believed set off a firework inside the fountain outside City Hall Thursday morning. Around 7:30 a.m., police received reports of an explosion at Priley Circle, where Duluth’s City Hall is located. They determined the loud noise was...
Giants Ridge already thinking snow
BIWABIK—In just more than three months, 74 new Super PoleCat Snowmakers will help the Giants Ridge ski hill become more efficient in making snow and get open quicker each season. The extensive $16.5 million project will replace old, failing snowmaking water lines, water hydrants, electrical wiring and pedestals. The installation of additional water and electrical infrastructure across the mountain plus automation controls are all part of the project. ...
Canadian Forces Snowbirds to perform free airshow over Duluth Harbor
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are performing a free air show over the Duluth Harbor. The performance is planned for Wednesday, July 31 @ 5 p.m. It celebrates the Royal Canadian Air Force. Duluth is one of just 4 cities in the United States to host the snowbirds. “Plans fell into...
Dashcam video shows prior crashes of Minnesota trooper charged in Rochester fatal wreck
ROCHESTER – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released dashcam video showing four on-duty crashes Trooper Shane Roper was involved in prior to a wreck in May that left a young woman dead. Roper was disciplined for his driving following all four crashes but continued patrol duty until...
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