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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...
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...
Virginia seeks gap funding for new hotel
VIRGINIA—A new hotel project in Virginia is inching toward construction after the City Council agreed Tuesday to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Grant Program funding. There was always a gap in funding the $23.4 million project and the grant will help make the bridge, said Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. The city will also make an adjustment to the already approved partial Tax Increment Financing for the...
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...
Bird flu worries prompt changes to popular 'Miracle of Birth Center' at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. State agricultural industry officials...
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