Ways To Combat Aging
Aging… uggghhhh. In this edition of FOX Focus on Health, how you can combat some of issues associated with getting old.
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School Closings & Delays March 17
The latest on school closures and delays in the Northland.Â
March 16 Weather
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City Passes ‘Water Flowage’ Fee Increase
Average Family Will Pay $1.20 More Per Month
If you live in Duluth and use a lot of water, you’ll be seeing an increase in your bill starting in May.
Dayton Set to Unveil his Wish List for Spending, Tax Relief
Gov. Mark Dayton is ready to lay out his wish list for the year.
Ways To Reduce Stress In Your Life
Stress is somethings we all can use a little less of. In this edition of FOX Focus on Health, we offer a few relaxation tips to relieve some of that stress.
City Unveils Lakewalk Connection Study, Cost
We now know how much it would cost to properly connect the so-called missing patch of Duluth’s Lakewalk – at roughly $1.5 million, according to City Councilor Joel Sipress.
Deer River School Dist. Shows Off Phase 1
The Deer River School District was showing off Phase 1 of a multi-million dollar expansion project Monday.
Researchers Grow Human Tissue On Chip
Scientists in Canada have found a way to grow human heart tissue containing muscle and blood vessels. And that tissue can beat like a real heart.
MN House Committee To Talk Unemployment Benefits Monday
The Minnesota Legislature could put to rest a debate over how to extend unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers on the state’s Iron Range.Â
Klobuchar, Emmer To Join Obama On Visit To Cuba
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer will join President Barack Obama on his history-making trip to Cuba next weekend.
Amid Capitol Repairs, Public Left Out Of ‘People’s House’
Minnesota’s stately Capitol isn’t living up to its nickname of “The People’s House” this year.
Former MN Congressman Martin Sabo Dies At 78
Former Minnesota congressman Martin Olav Sabo has died. He was 78. Â Sabo’s daughter, Karin Mantor, says he died Sunday morning at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Lake Superior Zoo Plans Approved
Dog Parks Eligible for Funding
The Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission approved plans for the Lake Superior Zoo.
Polenta Crusted Pork Loin with Cranberry Mostarda
Cooking Connection: Pork Dinner
For this week’s Cooking Connection we made Polenta Crusted Pork Loin with Cranberry Mostarda with Bellisio’s Catering.Â
Recovering After Working Out
Working up a sweat is great, but over training can lead to a burnout. In Wednesday’s FOX Focus on Health — why it’s equally important to give your body enough time to recover.
Superior’s ‘Iceman’ Closes Shop For Season
Superior’s “Iceman” is packing up and headed home after what he calls a successful ice sculpture on Barker’s Island.
Itasca County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 19-year-old man.Â
Contracts Available for New Maurice’s Parking Facility
Applications are now being accepted for the new parking facility at the Maurices headquarters in downtown Duluth.Â
Hermantown Hockey Player Has The Locks Minnesota Loves
We love hockey but we especially love some of that hockey flow. James Lindberg from Hermantown made it into the 2016 Minnesota State High School All Hockey Hair Team.
Hillside Residents Voice Opinions On Roadwork
Hillside residents had a chance to voice their opinions on planned road projects in the area.
Decaying dock in canal park
Over the past couple decades, Canal Park bridges and walkways have started to decay.
Potholes still a problem in Duluth
Even though there has been 30 inches less snow this year, Duluth Maintenance Operations struggles to come up with enough money to fix the potholes.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan Dies at 94 in California
Former first lady Nancy Reagan has died at 94 in Bel-Air, California.
Many gather for an annual crappie fish tournament
Many gathered in Superior to reel in the biggest crappie fish.
Former fire fighter sentenced for child abuse
Former fire fighter, Caleb Lofald, will serve over 17 years in federal prison for child abuse cases dating back to 2013.
Beneath the Ice
Active Adventures: Ice Fishing
For this week’s Active Adventures we went ice fishing.
Police: Woman’s Body Found Inside Home
Death Investigation Underway
A death investigation was launched Thursday around 4 p.m. after a woman was found dead inside her Billings Park home.
Zenon Dance Company Dances into Cloquet
Zenon will perform Friday at 7 p.m. at Cloquet High School. It’s free and open to the public.Â
DNR deems Polymet mine adequate
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has determined that the environmental impact statement for PolyMet Mining is adequate.Â
AT&T makes 30 upgrades to networks in Duluth
AT&T has made more than 30 upgrades to wireless networks in Duluth.
Officials Investigating Bloodstream Infection linked to 18 Deaths in Wisconsin
A team of federal, state and local investigators are looking for the source of a bacterial bloodstream infection linked to 18 deaths in southern Wisconsin.Â
Toasty’s Introduces Burgers to Menu
Cooking Connection: Toasty's Burgers
Toasty’s has added burgers to the menu at the downtown location.
Application Process Now Closed For Fire, Police Chiefs
31 Candidates Applied, Meet Min. Requirements For Job
The applications are in and the process begins for Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and choosing the city’s next police and fire chiefs.
Healthy Ways To Change Your Diet
Remember when your parents told you to eat your vegetables? Apparently, Americans are still not listening.Â
People of Duluth celebrate Read Across America Day
Read Across America is celebrated by children across the country on March 2.
Minnesota Republican leaders hope to help middle-class citizens
Minnesota House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin traveled the state to discuss priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Super Tuesday brings unexpected results
Super Tuesday brought some unexpected results in Minnesota.Â
Cirrus Aircraft employs hundreds
Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth has provided a lot of people in Duluth with jobs.Â
UMD Shows Off New High Tech Classroom
UMD proudly showed off their new high-tech learning classroom Thursday.
Sanders, Rubio Take Wins In Minnesota
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio scored his first victory in Minnesota, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders picked up a much-needed victory on the Democratic side.
Caucus Locations
The Super Tuesday caucuses are tonight!
Marco Rubio To Rally In Andover
Marco Rubio will campaign in Minnesota on Super Tuesday as he tries to stall Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
Sanders Returning To Minnesota Before Super Tuesday
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is returning to Minnesota a day ahead of the state’s precinct caucuses on Super Tuesday.
MN Supreme Court To Hear School Knife Expulsion Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments Monday about the overturned expulsion of a southern Minnesota high school student who accidentally brought a pocket knife to school.
Authorities Investigate Drowning At Duluth Hotel
A death investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive in a hotel pool in Duluth this weekend.
Dayton Call Minneapolis Mosque Vandalism ‘Un-Minnesotan’
Gov. Mark Dayton is condemning vandalism to a south Minneapolis mosque as “un-Minnesotan.”
State Officials say Flu Now Widespread in Minnesota
State officials say the flu is now widespread in Minnesota after a slow start to the season.
Your Weekend Spotlight
What’s going on in The Northland this weekend.
Toasty’s Prepares for Burgers on the Menu
Cooking Connection: Toasty's Sliders
Burgers will soon be popping up on Toasty’s menu.
