Vaccinations Become Political Issue
As most doctors try to convince parents to get their children vaccinated the recent measles outbreak has also become a potent political issue in Washington.
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Walker to Release State Budget Amid Presidential Talk
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is releasing his two-year state budget amid growing interest in his likely presidential run.
Mining Company Slowing Down on Northern WI Project
GTAC Field Work at Standstill for Northern WI Mining Project
Officials with a Florida company looking to dig a huge iron mine just south of Lake Superior say field work has come to a standstill but they’re not abandoning the project.
Man Dies in Gordon Snowmobile Crash
One person is dead as a result of a snowmobile crash in Gordon Saturday evening.
DNA Matches Deceased Man to Cold Case Homicide in Duluth
Cold Case Solved After 30 Years in Duluth
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Duluth Police Department announced that a suspect has been linked by DNA to the 1981 murder of 17-year-old Carolyn Andrew of Duluth. Investigators believe Cecil Wayne Oliver, who died in 1988 at the age of 30, was involved in the assault and murder of Andrew.
Coffee Conversation: Celebrity Dance Challenge
Local Celebrities Face Their Fears
Strict Rules Keep Air Quality Safe in MN Ice Arenas
Air quality in Minnesota ice arenas is heavily regulated and could be saving people from serious medical conditions.
St. Paul Considers Body Cameras for Police
St. Paul is considering whether to join the growing list of cities whose police officers wear body cameras.
Rural WI Educators Seek More State Aid
Gov. Scott Walker is prepared to spend millions more on rural schools, but some education officials said it won’t be enough for some struggling districts.
Shortage of Doctors in Rural MN
Minnesota lawmakers want to address a looming shortage of health care professionals.
UW-Madison Students Track Coyotes, Foxes
A team of students from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, is conducting research on foxes and coyotes in hopes of learning how the animals and humans can peacefully coexist.
GameNight Spotlight: Denfeld vs. Marshall School
GameNight Spotlight Jan 29. Denfeld vs. Marshall School
Extra Patrols to Enforce DWI Law this Weekend
Drunken Driving Arrests Decreasing in Minnesota
Minnesota troopers say more people are arrested for driving drunk on Super Bowl weekend than the subsequent and prior weekends.
Dayton Proposes More Compensation to Farmers for Wolf Losses
Goal is to Pay all Valid Claims
Now that wolves are back on the endangered list in Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal includes more money to compensate farmers for livestock losses.
Cutest Dog Contest Will Warm Your Heart
The official Beargrease may be over, but it was still in full-swing at the Chris Jensen Rehabilitation Center.
Feb. 17 Deadline for Documents in Priest Abuse Case
Deadline Set for Duluth Diocese in Priest Abuse Case
A judge has given the Dioceses of New Ulm and Duluth until Feb. 17 to turn over documents pertaining to alleged clergy sex abuse dating back to 1949.
Officials Question Free 2-Year College Plan in MN
Officials Question Free 2-Year College in MN
Critics say many of those students already have grants that cover tuition and fees, and that the plan wouldn’t pay for other expenses.
Twin Ports Business Accused of Age Discrimination
Stack Bros. Allegedly Violated Federal Law
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a large heating and plumbing contractor in northern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota.
Permanent Deer Stands on State, County Land in Question
DNR Accepting Public Input
Permanent deer hunting stands could be banned on state and county forest land.
UPDATE: Driver Involved in Ashland Bus Crash Identified
45 Students Uninjured
Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say a car rear-ended a school bus loaded with 45 students, but the children and the bus driver were not hurt.
Dayton Budget Funds Early Learning, Broadband, Tax Relief
Governor Dayton Relases 2015 Budget Proposal
Gov. Mark Dayton has introduced a budget that would expand early-learning programs for Minnesota 4-year-olds, ramp up spending on a broadband build out and provide modest new property tax relief.
BWCA to Begin Accepting Online Reservations Wednesday
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area begins accepting online reservations for the summer season Wednesday.
Fundraisers Want $2.3M to Upgrade Birkie Trails
Trail Bridge, Permanent Starting Area, Rec Center Proposed
Supporters of North America’s largest cross country ski race want to raise $2.3 million to renovate the trails where it’s held in northern Wisconsin.
Suspect Held Weapon in Most Minnesota Police-Involved Deaths
A new analysis shows Minnesota police who shot and killed suspects faced volatile and varied situations, with those killed often holding a weapon.
Dayton Suggests Tax Hikes to Tackle Transportation Problem in MN
Dayton Introduces Plan to Fix $6B Transportation Problem
Gov. Mark Dayton’s plan for transportation would repair or replace 2,200 miles of state roads and 330 bridges, but would come at a noticeable cost to taxpayers.
Weather Conditions put Damper on Michigan Wildfires in 2014
Officials say weather conditions including a long winter and a wet spring and summer combined to put a damper on wildfires across Michigan in 2014.
Benefit for Duluth Boy Battling Cancer
7-Year-Old Dexter Ojeda
Community members gathered Sunday, dressed as their favorite superheroes, to help a Duluth boy battling cancer.
Early Morning Fire, Structure a Total Loss
Sunday Morning Fire in Duluth
Twenty Duluth Firefighters responded to a garage fire early Sunday morning.
Park and Rec Asks You to Avoid Skating at Bayfront
If you planned on taking the family ice skating this weekend at Bayfront, you may want to reconsider.
Warm Weather Melts Sculpture
Friday’s warm temperatures are thawing The Lake Superior Project on Barker’s Island.
Airport Terminal Named After Late Congressman
James Oberstar Honored
Minnesota’s longest-serving congressman may not be alive anymore, but his name will live on forever in the Northland. The Duluth Airport Authority will be naming its new airport terminal after the late Congressman Jim Oberstar.
Project Homeless Connect Expands To Meet Demand
Those less fortunate in Duluth were able to get the help they needed Friday afternoon, thanks to Project Homeless Connect.
It’s A Soggy Start For Pond Hockey Tournament
Warm Temps Make for a Mess
So much for frozen pond hockey at Barker’s Island this weekend, because the weather is causing headaches.
Superior Police Arrest Robbery Suspect
Superior Police Make Robbery Arrest
Superior Police have made an arrest in Champions Lounge armed robbery incident from January 14th.
Small Dogs Race as Part of Winterfest
Mini-Sled Dog Races Take Place in Canal Park
You may be excited to see the dogs at the John Beargrease Sled-Dog Marathon this weekend, but some little dogs competed this morning.
One Dead in Snowmobile Accident
Snowmobile Accident Results in Fatality
Thursday night around 7:20 p.m., St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a snowmobile fatality accident that occurred on the Arrowhead Snowmobile Trail about 10 miles northeast of Orr.
‘Make A Wish’ Granted for Two Harbors Boy
Boy Is In 5th Grade
A modern day treasure hunt led a Two Harbors boy to a wish of a lifetime Thursday.
MN Sunday Liquor Sales Advocates Promise to Keep Fighting Ban
MN Lawmakers Introduce Sunday Sales Legislation
Advocates for allowing Minnesotans to buy booze on Sundays are back at it.
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Images from the Lester River Kayak Race
Take a look at some of the images from the Lester River Kayak Race
New Mailbox Has Hibbing Residents Going Postal
Cars vs. Safety Poles
It seems like a simple task; You go to the post office, pull up next to drop box and slide in a letter. But, that’s not the case in Hibbing.
Focus On Health: Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease
You may have heard of hand, foot and mouth disease. It can be miserable for the kids who get it. But doctors say it is easily treatable. Here’s more in your FOX Focus on Health.
Hunt For 2015 Winterfest Medallion Is On
You now have a chance to win a Polaris ATV and trailer. All you have to do is find the 2015 Winterfest medallion.
Duluth MLK Day March and Rally 2015
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Anglers hit the lakes for free ice fishing
What better way to learn whether or not you enjoy a sport, than by giving it a try when it’s free of charge.
New details released on UMD attempted abduction
New information is released on an attempted abduction on UMD’s campus.
Duluth Police Arrest Man in Connection to Homicide of 33 Yr. Old
On Saturday, January 17th, 2015 at 6:21 a.m. Duluth Police responded to a medical call near 2nd Avenue West and 3rd Street.
