President Joe Biden surveying the John A. Blatnik Bridge beside construction workers, state and local officials in Superior, Wisconsin, on Jan. 25, 2024.
President Joe Biden surveying the John A. Blatnik Bridge beside construction workers, state and local officials in Superior, Wisconsin, on Jan. 25, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Felicity Dachel and Jennifer Hoff at KARE 11 are reporting funding to replace the busy, deteriorating Blatnik Bridge connecting Duluth and Superior, Wisc. is in jeopardy after a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Funding to replace the bridge is coming from $1 billion in grants from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Kim Hyatt at the Star Tribune reports a 14-year-old Brainerd High School student is in custody after posting a threatening message on Snapchat.

Kathryn Watson at WCCO News is reporting Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Thursday she is unable to support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.

Jeff Wald at FOX 9 reports Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was named the NFL Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America.

Via Bring Me the News: The Madeline Island Ferry Line is asking customers to consider leaving behind large vehicles when traveling to Wisconsin’s Madeline Island this winter. The ferry line said Wednesday its only able to safely operate its two smallest boats during the ice-breaking season.

Justine Jones at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine has the scoop on how Trivia Mafia became the Midwest’s largest bar trivia company.