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Wisconsin Produces Most Maple Syrup Since 1992

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Wisconsin farmers produced five times as much maple syrup than they did last year.

Lakers Freight for May

null The Lake Carriers Association released May figures.

Cloquet Firefighters Welcome Arson-Sniffing Dog

Cloquet is now home to Minnesota's only arson detection dog.

Updated: Man Shot in the Hand in Lincoln Park

A man was shot in the hand in Lincoln Park Saturday night, before 11 p.m. Police are still investigating, and do not have a suspect in custody.

On Sandy Hook Anniversary Gun Control Advocates Rally

The sister of a teacher who died in the Connecticut school massacre says the pain has been "excruciating and unbearable."

'No Place Like Home' for Garland Fan

The Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland was born in Grand Rapids and her childhood home needed a fresh coat of paint. A devoted fan traveled over 10,000 miles to help out.

Annual Rummage Sale Draws Hundreds to Park Point

The 33rd Annual Park Point Rummage Sale kicked off Friday and drew in quite the crowd.

LeBlanc Brings 'The Hobey' to Hermantown

The standout from St. Cloud State returned to his hometown with his Hobey Baker Award.

Wis. Supreme Court will Decide on Union Law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit brought by two unions challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Scott Walker's law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public workers.

Update: Name of Teen Killed in Cook Co. Crash Released

Cook County authorities have released the name of the teenager killed in a Thursday crash.

Update: Daycare Under Investigation After Toddler Wanders on Highway

An investigation is underway and a daycare is closed after authorities say a 22-month-old was found walking in the traffic lane of State Highway 23.

Update: Hibbing Man Falls from Deer Stand, Dies at Scene

Authorities say 55-year-old Bruce Richard Stone, of Hibbing, is dead after falling from a deer stand Thursday morning.

Regents Vote to Freeze U of M In-state Tuition

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduates next year.

Thomson, Carlton Plan for Probable Merger

Leaders, residents, and stakeholders of Thomson and Carlton gathered for a public meeting Thursday, to begin the planning of the two municipalities' eventual merger.

Fire Safety Rules at Vehicle Day

Over 50 unique vehicles filled the parking lot at Miller Hill Mall on Thursday, but a mock kitchen fire stole the show at the first Vehicle Day.

St. Louis County Attorney Report for 2012

Felonies by adults and violent crime by juveniles are on the rise, according to stats from the St. Louis County Attorney.

Wis. Assembly Bans Abortions Based on Fetus' Sex

The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would ban abortions based on the fetus' sex.