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Katey Sagal's new role inspired by Erin Brockovich

04/16/2021 10:24 AM

Katey Sagal's latest role in the new ABC series "Rebel" is inspired by activist Erin Brockovich.

Caitlyn Jenner considers run for California governor

Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dead at 50

Tiger Woods was speeding before crashing SUV, sheriff says

Designer Mossimo Giannulli released from California prison

Duluth Depot open for visitors with new exhibits

The Duluth Depot is welcoming visitors again, after about nine months of closed doors. There are new exhibits to check out, as well as free admission.

Pins won by Harold Conrad in the 1963 Soapbox Derby.

Hunter Biden details lifelong addiction struggle in memoir

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has detailed his lifelong struggle with alcoholism and drug abuse in a memoir titled “Beautiful Things.” The book is due out next Tuesday.

Blue Angels prep for 2021 Duluth Airshow

The Blue Angels arrive in Duluth in 2019.

Prince's ashes to be displayed marking 5th year of his death

If Ringo wants you to sing, who could say no?

Ringo Starr recruited Sheryl Crow, Paul McCartney, and more stars to sing the chorus in his new song.

Atwood, Grisham among contributors to pandemic novel

One of the first novels about the pandemic will be a collaborative effort, with Margaret Atwood, John Grisham and Celeste Ng among the writers. The story is set on a Manhattan rooftop in 2020 as the virus spreads worldwide and the rich are fleeing the city.

New taqueria opens in downtown Duluth

A new taqueria opened in downtown Duluth called Tacos Tacos Tacos inspired by traditional delicious Mexican street food. It's located in the old Coney Island location on Superior Street.

PR firms: Golden Globes must reform or stars will boycott

Hollywood publicity firms that represent the majority of stars in film and television said they will advise clients to skip the Golden Globes if the Hollywood Foreign Press Association does not commit to “transformational change.” Of the HFPA's 87 voting members, none are Black.

Wis. Legislature approves resolution honoring Limbaugh, Dems object

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have approved a resolution honoring the late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh.

Rush Limbaugh appears at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2009.

Skyline Proposal: Duluth couple gets engaged atop beautiful backdrop

St. Louis County is offering a 25% rebate for money spent on film productions.

Horror movie will use St. Louis County rebates to film locally

California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen

The Glensheen Mansion is offering Candlelight Tours and a walk through the Spirit of Lights all March long.

The Christmas spirit lives on at Glensheen

Syke is 11 years old and weighs 440 pounds.

Getting Syke'd: Lake Superior Zoo introduces new black bear

Dolly Parton posted her COVID-19 vaccination on Instagram.

Dolly Parton sings and gets COVID vaccine shot

Small-town bluesman keeps aging music alive

Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany

Kayleigh McEnany signs on as Fox News contributor

These are among six Dr. Seuss books that will no longer be published.

6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

Professional snowmobiler Levy LeVallee performing a snowmobile stunt in St. Paul.

Snowmobiler to record stunts around Duluth

Birkie is back! The iconic race is spacing out for socially distant skiing

Cindy McCain memoir about late husband coming in April

Other News

Hwy. 61 construction in Grand Marais to resume in May

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled an April 19 virtual meeting to discuss the second year of construction on Highway 61 in the Grand Marais area. Stretches of the highway will be closed or have limited traffic.

Brooklyn Center mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters

Brooklyn Center Mayor Tim Elliot says police are overreacting to demonstrators and should scale back their tactics. The Minneapolis suburb has seen nightly protests since Sunday's fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.

Minnesota man accused of hitting officer with hammer after mask dispute

A Minnesota man is accused of hitting a police officer with a hammer after allegedly assaulting a Menards employee over a mask dispute.

Evers to fix potholes to promote transportation budget

Gov. Tony Evers and his Department of Transportation Secretary to tour the state fixing potholes to promote the governor's roads budget. Republican lawmakers will revise the budget over the next few months.

Gov. Tony Evers (D) to tour the state fixing potholes to promote the governor's roads budget.

Minnesota farmers enjoy notable profits in 2020

Rising commodity prices, good weather and two rounds of government aid in 2020 led Minnesota farmers to their most profitable year in nearly a decade.

One million Minnesotans fully vaccinated, Highest weekly average to date

Over one million Minnesotans have now completed the COVID-19 vaccine series. This follows a record weekend with more than 70,000 vaccines administered.

Family, activists call for justice and healing in Chauvin trial

National civil rights leaders appeared alongside several family members of George Floyd at a prayer service prior to the start of opening arguments on Monday.

Several dozen attendees gathered in the benches at Greater Friendship Missionary Church on Sunday night.

Former staff at Duluth jail sues after guard attacked her

A former member of the medical staff at the St. Louis County Jail has sued the county, alleging she was attacked by a correctional officer in 2016.

One man dead, one injured in apparent rock climbing fall

One man was killed and another was injured in an apparent rock climbing accident at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls Thursday.

Railcar carrying molasses explodes in Cannon Falls

Police say a railcar carrying molasses has exploded in Cannon Falls, leaving a sticky mess, but causing no injuries.

Good Morning Northland

The Minnesota State High School League has asked the Department of Health to modify its pandemic guidance on face masks to allow athletes to be mask-less while they are competing in outdoor sports.

We all know that exercise is good for all of us, and it is important for the furry members of our family as well. Join Meterologist Brandon Weathers each morning for the Walking with Weathers forecast.

The man who police say fatally shot eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis is a former employee, according to a FedEx spokesperson.

A Minnesota state house committee held a public hearing over a bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota on Monday. The bill could potentially have a full chamber vote in May.

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