Dirty Needle Concerns Superior Residents
Concerned homeowners in Superior are coming together to clean up city parks — after finding a dirty needle at North 18th Street and Oakes Avenue.
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Company Uses Robots to Detect, Prevent Cancer
A San Francisco-based start-up company is using artificial intelligence to detect and prevent cancer, pushing medicine firmly into the 21st century.
Duluth Police Search for Wanted Man
Wanted for Drug Possession, Assault, Probation Violation
Duluth Police and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force are again asking for the public’s help in locating 30 year old, Raymond Valentino Bowser.
Work Moves Forward at Former Lafarge Site
Construction Continues at Lafarge Site
Work is moving along at the former Lafarge site for the new Pier B development.
New Proposal Would Help MN Parents with Child Care Costs
Proposal Would Help Parents in MN with Child Care Costs
Minnesota officials are hoping to do more to help parents with childcare.
Bald Eagles Migrating Back to Minnesota as Waters Open Up
Bald Eagles Make Their Way Back to Minnesota
Bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources says they may be seen in large numbers across parts of the state over the next few weeks.
Police Arrest Woman for Homicide in Hayward
Homicide Arrest Made in Hayward
Hayward Police say they have a 31–year–old woman in custody for a homicide.
CDC, AMA Develop Type 2 Diabetes Tool Kit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association have joined forces to reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
MN Lawmaker Proposes Legalizing Fireworks
MN Bill Would Change Fireworks Law
The ban on the sale and use of fireworks in Minnesota would come to an end if a bill chief-authored by State Representative Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) becomes law.
Lester, Enger Park Golf Courses Hiring 50 Employees
Billy Casper Golf (BCG), recently appointed manager of the City of Duluth’s popular Enger Park and Lester Park golf courses, has job openings at several operational levels at both properties.
Arrests Made in Connection to Multiple Robberies in Northern WI
Two Arrested in Connection to Robberies in Northern WI
On Wednesday March 11, at about 2 p.m. a deputy from the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle in several armed robberies that had occurred in the city of Hayward, the city of Rice Lake and the city of Ashland.
MN Bill Would Ban Hand-Feeding Bears
Hand-Feeding Bears Could be Illegal in Minnesota
A proposal moving through the Minnesota legislature would ban feeding wild bears by hand.
U.S. Steel to Idle Keewatin Plant
U.S. Steel to Idle Plant in May; 412 Employees Impacted
United States Steel Corporation announced Thursday it will temporarily idle its Minnesota Ore Operations – Keetac plant in Keewatin, Minn., effective May 13.
Teacher Layoff Bill Set for First Senate Test
A Republican move to minimize the roll of seniority in teacher layoff decisions is scheduled for its first Senate test.
Gun Debate Heats up Again at Legislature
Proposals Would Expand Some Access to Firearms
A House panel was set Thursday morning to debate a handful of proposals that would expand some access to firearms.
Trucking Business Opens In Proctor
A longtime trucking business is now open and hiring at least 30 people in Proctor.
The Benefits of Baby Sign Language
Parents know the conversation too well. Your baby is clearly trying to tell you something, but they haven’t mastered the use of words yet.
Superior Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Super 8
Superior Police Search for Armed Robber
Superior Police investigating early Wednesday morning armed robbery at the Super 8 Motel located at 4901 East 2nd St.
Legal Fight with Bear Researcher Costs MN $430,000
Battle with Bear Researcher Costs Minnesota Taxpayers
An ongoing legal battle between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and an Ely bear researcher has cost taxpayers roughly $430,000.
Duluth Depot Welcomes New Program Director
Duluth Depot Creates New Position four 4 Museums
The St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, also known as The Depot, has welcomed a new position to facility.
Hayward Police Look for Man Who Robbed Inn
Man Robs Flat Creek Inn & Suites in Hayward
On March 10th, 2015, at approximately 3:18 a.m. City of Hayward Police Officers were dispatched to Flat Creek Inn & Suites reference an armed robbery in progress.
Superior Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint
Suspect On The Loose
Superior police are on the hunt for a man who robbed a gas station at gunpoint.
Bakery Bounces Back After Fire
Black Bear Bakery
An Iron Range business has bounced back after it was damaged in a fire about two months ago.
Chisholm Teen Going to National Spelling Bee
An Iron Range 8th-grader has landed a spot in the National Spelling Bee. Eighth grade student Cade Klimek of Chisholm High School is a whiz with words.
Unions Sue Over Wisconsin’s Right-to-Work Law
The Wisconsin state AFL-CIO and two local unions have filed a lawsuit seeking to at least temporarily stop implementation of Wisconsin’s new right-to-work law.
Warm Weather Brings Bikers to Minnesota Roads
Officials Remind Riders of Safety Hazards
Warm weather has riders taking their motorcycles out on Minnesota roads, and safety is critical, especially early in the riding season.
Minnesota Officials to Provide Update to Unemployment Rate
Minnesota officials are providing their first update to the state’s unemployment picture since January.
Students Help to Restore Pine Marten Population
Students in Bayfield are getting a hands-on experience as they help to protect the state’s only endangered mammal species.
Preventing Spring Allergies
While you may be enjoying the beautiful spring view, millions of Americans are in misery with watery itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing.
Ice Caves Closed for the Season
If you didn’t get out to the Apostle Islands ice caves you’ll have to wait another year as they closed Monday evening at dusk.
Boy Recovers from Chair Lift Fall
It’s been a week and a half since and 8-year-old Solon Springs boy fell off the chair lift at Spirit Mountain.
Minn. House Passes Blue Alert System Bill
Would Help Catch Suspected Police Killers
The Minnesota House has voted overwhelmingly to set up a statewide alert system aimed at catching suspected police killers.
Snowmobile Crash Results in Serious Injury
Snowmobile & Logging Truck Involved in Crash in Cass County
Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:53 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a snowmobile crash involving a logging truck on the Goose Lake Trail in Hiram Township, rural Hackensack MN.
Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Gov. Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a right-to-work bill into law, striking another blow against organized labor four years after effectively ending collective bargaining for public-sector workers.
Body Found in Debris of Finlayson Township Fire
Body Found After Fire Extinguished at Pine County Home
On March 7, 2015 at approximately midnight, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Hammond Rd in Finlayson Township.
Community Celebrates Winter
A handful of people turned out to embrace and celebrate winter Saturday afternoon in Canal Park.
Fat Tire Birkie is a Hit
It’s a sport that has grown in more than just tire size. Hundreds of athletes from across the nation made their way to Cable, Wisconsin this weekend for the Fat Bike Birkie.
Veteran WI Officer Shoots Unarmed Teen
Madison’s police chief said the 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by an officer was unarmed.
REMINDER: Spring Clocks Ahead for Daylights Savings Time
It’s time for the clocks to spring forward before you head to bed tonight.
Food Truck Explodes, Damages Homes
Police say two people were hurt and up to 20 homes were damaged when a food truck exploded in a Lakeville neighborhood.
Former VP Walter Mondale Hospitalized
Former Vice President Walter Mondale is hospitalized with the flu.
WI Assembly Passes Right-to-Work
Right-to-Work Headed to Walker to Sign
The Wisconsin state Assembly has passed a right-to-work bill on a straight party line vote.
Weekend Spotlight: March 6,7,8
Here’s your Weekend Spotlight with TwinPortsNightLife.com.
Allegiant Airlines Cutting Services in Duluth
Duluth airport officials are disappointed, but not surprised about the airline cancelling service out of the Twin Ports.
Animal Allies Cares for 15 Sick Kittens
Seeks Donations to Nurse Animals Back to Health
Animal Allies Humane Society recently took in 15 twelve-week-old kittens after receiving a phone call from an individual asking for help with the animals.
Video Shows Fallen ‘Cribs’ Pillar
Underwater video from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad shows the historic fallen pillar near the Duluth “Cribs.”
Lights Dance at Superior Ice Project
After the sculpture tumbled down less than a month ago, the Iceman Roger Hanson, has successfully rebuilt his creation on Barker’s Island.
School Closings & Delays
Thursday, February 26, 2015
School Closings & Delays for Thursday, February 26, 2015
Authorities Say No ‘credible threat’ on Mall of America
Authorities say there is “no credible threat” associated with the Mall of America after the release of a video purportedly made by Al-Qaida-linked rebels that urges Muslims to attack shopping malls.
Love Your Pet Day!
Today is National Love Your Pet Day 2015
Friday, February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day. We asked you to send us pictures of your lovable pets. The Fox 21 viewers didn’t let us down!
