Proposed hog megafarm causes stir in northern Wisconsin
Opponents Against Shores of Chequamegon Bay for Hog Farm
Opponents are raising concerns about a proposed hog “megafarm” in northern Wisconsin.
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Crowd cheers ‘Love wins’ at Minneapolis gay pride parade
Same-Sex marriages legal in all 50 states
A large and boisterous crowd has turned out to celebrate at the annual gay pride parade in Minneapolis in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriages are legal in all 50 states
Starting soon, Minnesota nursing homes can go big on bingo
Nursing homes able to hold more games of weekly bingo
A boundary on Minnesota nursing home bingo is going by the wayside.
Medical pot sales to begin in Minnesota, but fight not over
Clinics to begin selling medicine on Wednesday
This week, Minnesota will be the latest state to enter into the world of medical marijuana.Â
Woman found safe after getting separated from kayakers
Two Harbors woman found safe following kayak trip
Rescuers have found a 62-year-old woman safe after she got separated from fellow kayakers in northeastern Minnesota
45th Annual Park Point Art Fair
120 Artists Displaying and Selling Artwork
More than 100 of the Midwest’s top artists have converged upon the Northland this weekend.
Community-Wide Rummage Sale Helps Animals
Douglas County Humane Society
People cleaned out their closets, basements and garages to make a community-wide rummage sale in Superior a success on Saturday.
Hundreds Attend Far West Fest
Gary-New Duluth
If you didn’t make it out Friday night to Far West Fest in Gary-New Duluth the celebration is still rocking.
Predatory Offender Relocation in Duluth
38-Year-Old Eric Dahlberg, Sr.
Duluth Police are notifying the public on the release and relocation of a Level 3 predatory offender.
Man dies in ATV crash ending in creek near Biwabik
Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say a 37-year-old man has died in an all-terrain vehicle crash.
1 of 2 Escaped NY Prisoners Shot & Killed
Escaped Prisoner Killed Near Border
One of two convicted killers who staged a brazen escape from an upstate New York maximum-security prison and had been hunted for three weeks has been shot and killed.
2 Injured After Hitting Deer While on Their Motorcycle
Two Injured in Crash Near the Vermilion Trail
On 6/25/2015 at approximately 2055 hours, St. Louis County Sheriffs Deputies and the St. Louis County Rescue Squad were dispatched to the area of Vermilion Trail @ Three Lakes Road on a motorcycle accident with injuries.
Cop Arrested at Black Bear Casino for Animal Abuse
Ramsay County K-9 Handler Charged with Animal Cruelty
On June 15, around 3 a.m. the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for assistance from the Black Bear Security Office.
Saint Scholastica Buys Land in Bluestone Development
CSS Buys Land in Duluth
The College of Saint Scholastica has purchased half of the reaming land in the Bluestone Development.
Supreme Court Extends Same-sex Marriage Nationwide
14 States to Stop Enforcing Bans
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
St. Louis River Alliance Holds Rendezvous
The St. Louis River Alliance held its first-ever rendezvous at the Fairlawn Mansion in Superior Thursday.
‘Master Gardeners’ Host Plant Sale, Education Event
The Lake Superior Master Gardeners hosted a plant sale and educational event at the Douglas County Courthouse Thursday.
‘Art In The Alley’ Opens In Miller Hill Mall
A one-of-a-kind downtown Duluth boutique is officially now open in the Miller Hill Mall.Â
Harrison Park Hosts Summer Celebration
Lincoln Park Farmer's Market Kick-Off & Free Community Dinner
If the weather didn’t get you to Harrison Park Thursday, maybe the smell of pig roast and smoked salmon did!
Duluth Pack Designs Bags For Dave Matthews Band
Iconic Band To Get Customized Backpacks With Embroidered Name & Logo
The iconic Dave Matthews Band will soon be walking around with a little slice of Duluth on their backs.
New Pacemaker Helps People With Heart Conditions
Hundreds of people in the U.S. have a pacemaker implanted every year to treat certain heart conditions.
UWS Hosts Transportation Day for Girl Scouts
Learning & Experiencing the 5 Modes of Transportation
Thirty-six Girl Scouts toured the Twin Ports, learning about and experiencing the five modes of transportation.
Superior School District Hiring Bus Drivers
School may have just let out for summer, but the Superior School District is already hiring.
Ashland Teen Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
Teen Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
An Ashland teen will be spending the rest of his life behind bars.
Tuition to go Up at Minnesota Universities
Tuition to Increase for Students at UMD
Tuition is going up for students at the University of Minnesota this fall.
Greysolon Awning to be Replaced in Duluth
Detour Planned for Greysolon Awning Replacement
An historic building is finally getting repairs to a damaged area of it.
Candidate Enters Race for Duluth School Board
Duluth Woman Announces Bid for School Board Member At-Large
Renee Van Nett is a mother and licensed foster mother who works as the Employment Liaison for Community Action Duluth and lives in Lincoln Park.Â
Savory Seared Salmon with Restaurant 301
Cooking Connection: Restaurant 301 Seared Salmon
For this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX Sunrise worked with Tom Malone, executive chef for Restaurant 301.
Experts Push for New Kind of Iron on Minnesota’s Iron Range
Experts Claim Change Would Accommodate Trends in Steel Industry
Some experts say it’s time for Minnesota’s Iron Range to begin producing a new kind of iron to accommodate changing trends in the steel industry.
Water Problems Threaten Big Repair Costs for Science Museum
No Safety Issue for Museum-Goers
The Science Museum of Minnesota faces serious water problems that could cost state taxpayers plenty.
Regents Approve Tuition Hike at University of Minnesota
Tuition is going up for students at the University of Minnesota this fall.
British Teens Create Color-Changing Condom to Detect STIs
Three British teenagers have come up with a condom that they say can detect sexually transmitted infections.
CNBC Ranks Minnesota as America’s Top State for Business in 2015
CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today unveiled the results of its ninth annual list of America’s Top States for Business with Minnesota taking top honors.
MN Supreme Court Reverses Appeals Court Ruling on Proctor Murder Conviction
MN Supreme Court Reverses Decision of Appeals Court in Proctor Bar Murder
“Every once in awhile, our faith in the justice system is renewed and restored. Today is such a day,” said St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin.
MN Officials to Crackdown on Drinking & Boating
Operation Dry Water Aims to Crackdown on Drunken Boating
In an effort to curb alcohol-related boating accidents and deaths, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other public safety agencies around the state will ramp up patrols for intoxicated boaters June 26-28.
Hermantown Names New Superintendent
Hermantown School Board Names New Superintendent
The Hermantown School Board has voted to select Kerry Juntunen, Middle School Principal, Hermantown Community Schools, as the district’s new superintendent.
One Injured in Solway Township Crash
Hermantown Man Injured in Crash
On Wednesday around 8:03 a.m. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Deputies and Hermantown Police were called to 6100 Morris Thomas Road in Solway Township on a single vehicle rollover accident with injuries.
DNR Releases Latest Revision to PolyMet Environmental Review
The Department of Natural Resources submitted the “Preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement” to state, federal and tribal agencies Monday, and made it available Tuesday.
Dan’s Feed Bin Burned Down 24 Years Ago Today
Superior firefighters on Tuesday were recalling this day 24 years ago when Dan’s Feed Bin went up in flames.
Doctors: Skinny Jeans Can Lead to Nerve, Muscle Damage
Skinny jeans may be fashionable, but squatting in them for long periods of time may cause muscle and nerve damage.
Bayfront Family Center Encourages Staying Active
Free Games and Fun for the Whole Family
If you ever feel like being a kid again for the afternoon, take a trip down to Bayfront Family Center at Bayfront Park.
Waging War on Synthetic Drugs
Drug Overdoses on the Rise in Duluth
Synthetic drugs are illegal and we all saw first-hand the seriousness of the issue when Jim Carlson, Owner of Last Place on Earth, was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for selling the drugs.
Superior Street Reconstruction Meeting
New Vision for Downtown, No Brick Cobblestone
Duluth’s vision for Superior Street is set to drastically change.
DNR Puts Mineral Leases Up for Sale in NE Minnesota
Would Be State's First Since 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to sell mineral leases in northeast Minnesota.
Ely to Host First-Ever Marathon
Races Include 5K, Half, and Full Marathon
If you didn’t make it to Grandma’s Marathon or you’re still itching to run in a race, Ely has you covered this fall.
Committee: No Raises for Wisconsin State Workers
The legislative committee that handles state workers’ contracts has agreed to give them no pay raises over the next two fiscal years.
Minnesota State Fair Announces New Foods
Mac & Cheese Cupcake, Pig Tail Among New Eats
About 50 new foods are being added to the Minnesota State Fair this year, including a burger dog, chilled bread pudding and deep fried ribs.
Duluth Police Warn of Dangers of Synthetic Drug Use
Synthetic Drug Overdose Triggers Warning
Duluth Police responded to what turned out to be a synthetic drug overdose Monday.
Dozens Ejected from Kenny Chesney Concert at Lambeau Field
Highest Number of Ejections Since 2002
Police say dozens of people were ejected from Lambeau Field during a concert featuring country music star Kenny Chesney.
Committee to Consider New State Trooper Contract
Meeting to be Held Tuesday
The legislative committee that deals with state workers’ contracts is set to consider another new deal for state troopers.
