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Is Minnesota’s Education Revolution Starting in Carlton? School’s Bold Vision for Future!
DULUTH, MN – Get ready for a major change, Carlton! This northern Minnesota district is making waves with a groundbreaking move to a four-day school week starting this fall. That’s right—Fridays off!. Superintendent’s Bold Vision. Carlton Schools’ leadership is on a mission to make the district...
Discovery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Minnesota Hotel Room Leads to Federal Guilty Plea
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge connected to a massive fentanyl bust. A news release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the bust happened at a Twin Cities hotel in February. Law enforcement found...
DNR reports wolf attacks on several Spanish mustangs in Bayfield County
Several Spanish mustangs have been attacked by wolves in Bayfield County over the past couple months, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Reports obtained by the Daily Press indicate a Spanish mustang mare was attacked on June 16 and a Spanish mustang foal was attacked on July 14. Both incidences occurred “on a farm located in the town of Bell.” Wolves in Bayfield County have recently targeted several more...
Harris tied with Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, down 1 point in Wisconsin: Fox News
Vice President Harris is tied with former President Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and down 1 point from him in Wisconsin in a set of new Fox News polls released Friday. The polls found Harris and Trump tied at 49 percent support in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and the vice president at 49 percent support in…
ONE DEAD AFTER APARTMENT FIRE IN DULUTH
(Duluth, MN) — One person has died after an apartment fire in Duluth. First responders were called to the 600 block of 47th Avenue early yesterday morning after the fire was reported. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the apartment where it started and found someone dead inside that unit. No other injuries were reported and no other residents were displaced. The cause of the fire and the cause of death are under investigation.
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.
Back Tracks: Three Music Questions with Mother Banjo
Ellen Stanley, known on stage as Mother Banjo, has a long musical history with memories of choir, coffee houses, and summer camp. Mother Banjo will share the stage with Breanne Marie on Wednesday, July 31st at the Cedar Lounge in Superior. Music and more info can be found on Mother Banjo's website.
Mellen woman charged with intent to deliver illegal articles to inmates
A Mellen woman is accused by authorities of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Ashland County Jail, likely to distribute them to inmates. Nicole Schutte, 39, stood mute Thursday to charges of possession with intent to deliver schedule five drugs, possession of a controlled substance on or near certain places and deliver illegal articles to an inmate. According to the criminal complaint, Schutte turned herself in at the jail on...
Balloon Blast! Minnesota Faces Surprise Layoffs as Medical Company Announces Workforce Reductions
MJP – A medical company has just revealed surprising staff reductions in Minnesota as part of a strategy to streamline operations by consolidating service centers and production facilities. ICU Medical is getting ready to shut down a service and distribution center in Oakdale, Minnesota, and dismiss all 83 workers...
Washburn FD receives grant for breathing apparatuses
Washburn has been awarded a $135,748 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to upgrade its aging self-contained breathing apparatus equipment. The new SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) units funded by the grant are lighter and more reliable, and also incorporate advanced safety features absent in the department’s current equipment. "This grant comes at a pivotal time for our department," Washburn Fire Chief Mark Guenther said in the...
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