Annual Storm Water Cleaning Training
Experts from the City of Superior say storm water is the biggest pollutant to Lake Superior from their community.
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Experts Offer Tips for Getting Your Boat Prepared for Fishing Season
Excitement Building for Fishing Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-With the fishing opener only a few months away, it might be time to start checking over your boat so it’s ready to go in May. Experts over at Mac Sport and Marine said some of the top things to look at include making sure your batteries are charged, the oil is changed, and all the pumps are working…
Ironwood Fire Investigation Continues
Authorities continue to comb through the wreckage to find the cause of the February fire that killed three.
Courtesy of WIMIIRONWOOD, Mich. – According to this report from WLUC in Marquette, authorities continue to investigate into the February fire in Ironwood that killed three people. New details continue to emerge as law enforcement agencies look into the details of the calls made in the early morning hours of February 21st. The cause of the fire remains unknown; however…
Spring in Full Bloom at Local Greenhouses
Growing Season is About to Begin
DULUTH, Minn.-Spring officially begins next Tuesday, but some local greenhouses are getting a fresh start on the growing season Spring at Last on West Arrowhead Road has various plants and flowers that are getting ready to bloom. The owner there said this is always a magical time of the year at a greenhouse. “It does wonders for your soul and…
St. Urho’s Celebration to Honor “Everyday Heroes”
The 43rd Annual St. Urho’s Day celebration kicks off this evening in Finland.
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Dayton’s Budget Will Kick-Start Legislature’s tax Debate
Gov. Dayton is set to release his plan today.
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Evening Update: 3-15-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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BREAKING: Shannon Miller Awarded $3.74 Million
UMD is found liable for sex discrimination and retaliation against Miller.
DULUTH, Minn. – The verdict is in. At around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon the jury found UMD to be liable for sex discrimination and retaliation against former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller. The jury awarded Miller $3.74 million. The jury was made up of eight women and four men. After hearing closing arguments for most of the morning the…
Major White House Shake Up Possibly Underway
Whether the Senate allows them is still an open question.
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Wisconsin Launching First Elk Hunt
Applications will become available May 1.
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Miller Trial Update
Jury deliberations to start tomorrow.
DULUTH, Minn. – The discrimination trial between former women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller and UMD is expected to wrap up tomorrow. Closing arguments will take place tomorrow morning followed by jury deliberations. The case stems from when Miller’s contract was not renewed after the end of the 2015 season. Miller claims she was discriminated against by UMD because of her…
Power Pole Goes up in Flames
MN Power substation switch catches fire.
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Early Morning Hibbing Fire Sends one to the Hospital
The cause of the fire is under investigation
Courtesy: Northland FireWireHIBBING, Minn. – A fire broke out around 5 a.m. this morning in the 1900 block of 7th Avenue East in Hibbing. According to the Northland FireWire the two adult and two juvenile occupants were able to escape to safety, however one person was transported by ambulance to the Hibbing hospital for smoke inhalation and was later released….
School District Facing Budget Cuts
The Duluth School District is looking to increase the student to teacher ratio to cut costs.
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Gov. Dayton Readies to Give Final State of the State Speech
The speech will be airing tonight.
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Web Surfing Classes Offered for Seniors
Classes Held Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month
DULUTH, Minn.-Seniors are getting help in the Northland with their computer skills. Senior LinkAge Line held a class today at the Rainbow Community Center to teacher the elderly all about surfing the web. Participants were able to learn about how Internet searching works and how to get to sites seniors find most useful like Medicare. How to protect yourself on…
Minnesota’s Exports up Eight Percent From 2016
Top Export in Minnesota was Medical Equipment
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development announced the state exported $21 billion worth of products last year, which is an eight percent jump from 2016. “Exports continue to be a vital part of our state’s economy, supporting nearly 118,000 jobs in Minnesota,” said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy. “After suffering export losses in 2016, Minnesota companies have bounced…
Pen Device can Detect Cancer in 20 Seconds
Medical experts are calling the MasSpec pen groundbreaking.
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President Trump to Talk to Border Security
Border security remains high on his agenda.
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Spirit Mountain Fun Still Going Strong
Officials Still Not Sure When the Mountain Will Close; Will be Open Through at Least End of March
DULUTH, Minn.-With spring coming upon us, skiers and snowboarders still have a small window to hit the slopes at the local hills. Spirit Mountain has been very busy lately as temperatures continue to rise. Staff at the facility said the brutal start to the winter with the cold temperatures, really kept people off the hills, but now Northlanders have been…
Evening Update: 3-9-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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Diamond Factory Gets New Life
Diamond Factory Shutdown in Late July
CLOQUET, Minn.-In late July, the Cloquet community was dealt a huge blow when a manufacturer of Diamond brand products shutdown. The factory had been there since 1904 and had built up a solid workforce of nearly 90 employees. Now the factory has a new owner which brings with it some new life. City leadership say it’s a good sign that…
Minnesota Legislators Announce Birth Control Protection Bill
The Protect Access to Contraception (PAC) Act will protect no-cost birth control in Minnesota.
St. Paul, Minn. – Yesterday, Minnesota Legislators and supporters gathered in the Minnesota State Capitol to announce legislation that will protect no-cost birth control coverage in Minnesota from further attacks by the Trump Administration. The legislation will guarantee the basic right of Minnesotans to plan their families and access the birth control method that is right for them. The Protect…
Stauber Statement on Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan
Stauber says, "“Today is a great day for Northeast Minnesota."
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Today, Republican candidiate for the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota, Pete Stauber, released the following state after President Trump announced his plan to introduce tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum: “Today is a great day for Northeast Minnesota. I fully support President Trump’s decision to introduce a 25% tariff on foreign steel. Millions of tons of sub-par…
Evening Update: 3-7-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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The Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Project Gets Green Light to Seek Funding
Federal Railroad Administration issues a Finding of No Significant Impact on Tier 2 Environmental Assessment.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Federal Administration has found that the Northern Lights Express project will not have significant environmental impacts and can proceed to seek funding for final design and construction. FRA and MnDOT, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, prepared a Tier 2 EA for the NLX Project, which examined the 152-mile project corridor relative to…
Evening Update: 3-6-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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Minnesota Named Number One Best State for Women
WalletHub ranked key factors such as income, uninsured rates, and graduation rates.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – WalletHub has ranked Minnesota the No. 1 state for women. In the report, WalletHub looked at key factors such as income, uninsured rates, graduation rates, and lowest percentage of women in poverty. “In order to identify the best and worst states for women, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key dimensions,…
Beach Boys With Special Guest The Righteous Brothers Confirmed for MN State Fair
Beach Boys and Impractical Jokers Announced for 2018 Grandstand Concert Series
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota State Fair has confirmed two more amazing shows for this year’s performances. Beach Boys with special guest The Righteous Brothers and Impractical Jokers have been announced for the 2018 Grandstand Concert Series at the Minnesota State Fair. Beach Boys with special guest The Righteous Brothers will be taking the stage on August 27 at…
Team Shuster Rings in Opening Bell at NYSE
A big day for the USA Men's Curling Team
(Photo Courtesy of CNBC Footage)NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – The USA Curling Team Olympic gold medalists rang in the Opening Bell this morning at the New York Stock Exchange. It was all smiles on stage as team members cheered and applauded along with the crowd as John Shuster rang the opening bell. This is one of many stops they are…
Two Suspects Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Burglarize Hermantown Home
Incident Allegedly Happened Late Thursday Night
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Hermantown police have arrested two suspects who allegedly forced their way into a home on the 4000 block of Ugstad Road to burglarize it late Thursday night. A couple was sleeping inside at the time. One of the homeowners woke up and chased the suspects out of the house. The two were then caught by responding officers. The suspects…
New Report Shows Minnesota has met 25 Percent Renewable Energy Goal
Meeting Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard seven years ahead of schedule.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new report released today by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows that 25 percent of Minnesota’s energy now comes from renewable sources, meeting Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard seven years ahead of schedule. Last year, Governor Mark Dayton’s Administration and a group of bipartisan lawmakers called for an increase in Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard from the current…
Governor Dayton Urges Passage of MinnesotaCare Buy-In
WillgGive Minnesotans Another, More Affordable Choice for Health Insurance
ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton today urged state legislators to support and pass a “MinnesotaCare Buy-In” option this session. The proposal would allow all Minnesotans the choice to purchase their health insurance through MinnesotaCare – a state program that for 26 years has provided some eligible working Minnesota families a more affordable choice to purchase their health care….
Jason Metsa Announces Run for Eighth Congressional District
Rep. Jason Metsa announced today that he is running for the open seat in Northern Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District
Virginia, Minn. — Rep. Jason Metsa announced today that he is running for the open seat in Northern Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District. “I am running for Congress because I know that we only make progress for Northern Minnesota families when we have each other’s’ backs and stand up to fight for each other,” said Metsa. Metsa, a three-term…
Ashland Snowmobile Trails Look Strong
ASHLAND, Wis. – With winter officially ending in less than a month, you still have a little bit of time to hit the snowmobile trails. One great place to do it is in Ashland as their trails are all covered with fresh powder due to some recent storms. Officials from that region tell us that it’s been some of the…
Squash the Hunger Drive Begins
Event Sponsored by Multiple Local Organizations
DULUTH, Minn.-The Squash the Hunger Campaign has kicked off in Duluth. The program is aimed at getting more businesses and groups to host food and collection drives throughout the community. Last year the program raised nearly $100,000 and 28,000 pounds of food. This year’s goal is to raise $110,000 and 31,000 pounds of food, which local food shelves could go…
MN High School Graduation Rate Hits Record High
MN Class of 2017 hit the highest graduation rate on record
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Education today released new high school graduation rate data, which show that the Class of 2017 posted the highest graduation rate on record at 82.7 percent. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton: “I congratulate Minnesota’s students, teachers, administrators, and parents for their tremendous achievements! This report is great news…
Curlers Arrive Back in Duluth
Curlers Arrived Around 5:45 p.m. Back in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Fox 21’s Nikki Davidson spoke with one of the gold medal-winning curler’s mother tonight, before the curlers landed in Duluth. A community celebration will be held at the DECC tomorrow for the curlers from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: curling, duluth
Mayor Larson to Give State of City Address March 15
Speech Will be Held at NorShor Theatre
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will deliver her third State of the City Address on Thursday, March 15, at the NorShor Theatre. “The Norshor Theatre and Historic Arts Theatre District represent Duluth’s long term vision, and its willingness to lead with patience and persistence to overcome challenges,” Larson said. “They are iconic symbols of Duluth’s revitalization, and our shared values…
One Killed by Train Near Culver
Incident Happened About 11:15 a.m.
CULVER TOWNSHIP, Minn.-A woman was killed today after being hit by a Canadian National Railway train at about 11 a.m. near Culver. The incident happened at the tracks off Highway 8, near Highway 7. The woman was found on the tracks, about 100 yards from the road. An identity for the victim has not been released, according to authorities, as…
Evening Update: 2-23-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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Names of Victims Released in Ironwood Fire
Three People Killed in Ironwood Fire
Courtesy of WIMIIRONWOOD, Mich.-According to media reports, authorities in Ironwood are now saying a third body has been pulled from the scene of fire at a business/apartment building early Wednesday morning. The bodies have now been identified as Mark Verrete, 57; Patrick Somerville, 51; and Levi Watkins, 27. The incident is currently being investigated by multiple authorities, and they have said…
Man Injured in Snowmobile Crash in Cook
Victim Has Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
COOK, Minn.-A 42-year-old man was injured at about 3:30 p.m. yesterday in rural Cook, after he was thrown from a snowmobile he was on, which caused him to get hit by another snowmobile coming in the opposite direction. The victim in Reid Nelson, has non-life-threatening injuries on his face. He was wearing a helmet when the incident occurred on the…
Field Day Held at Gary-New Duluth Recreation Center
Center is Located at 801 101st Ave. W.
DULUTH, Minn.-The Gary-New Duluth Center got in the outdoor spirit today by hosting a field day. It was all meant to get kids more interested in outdoor activities at the center, while also getting the word out about all they do. Demonstrations included snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, and of course s’more making. Much of the programming at the center is run…
Garage and Vehicle Heavily Damaged in Superior Fire
Incident Happened at 1313 Cypress Avenue
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A garage fire in Superior at about 1 p.m. today at 1313 Cypress Ave., left no one injured. Upon arrival fire crews found a two-stall detached garage with heavy smoke and fire visible from the structure. Superior Fire Department crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly, but the structure and contents, which included one vehicle, were heavily damaged. The…
Cloquet Holiday Robbery Suspect Arrested
Incident Occurred Late Saturday
CLOQUET, Minn.-A suspect who allegedly robbed a Holiday in Cloquet late Saturday has been arrested. The suspect, 19-year-old Colt Dalton Nyberg, of Wrenshall, was arraigned in Carlton County District Court on one count of aggravated robbery in the first degree and possession of a small amount of marijuana. His bail was set at $50,000 with a 10 percent cash option. “The…
Anonymous Threat Made to Superior High School
Threat Was Made From Arizona
SUPERIOR, Wis.-An anonymous threat of violence against Superior High School caused all students’ backpacks to be checked when they came into the facility today. It turns out the threat came from a computer in Flagstaff, Ariz. The threat has since been resolved. “The high school was not put on lock down for any period of time today,” district administration said…
Two People Dead After Ironwood Fire
Fire Being Investigated as Suspicious
Courtesy of WIMIIRONWOOD, Mich. -Two people are now dead, while one is still unaccounted for, after a fire in the early morning hours Wednesday at a business and apartment complex in Ironwood, Mich. Three people were also injured in the incident, according to this report. That information was told today to Fox 21 by the Ironwood Public Safety Department. Authorities are…
Hill City Schools Close Today Due to Threat
Threats Made to School Through Social Media
Image Courtesy Hill City School DistrictUPDATE: The district has announced school will be open tomorrow as law enforcement has determined there is no longer a threat there. There will be law enforcement at the school tomorrow. HILL CITY, Minn.-School was cancelled today in Hill City due to threats the district received through social media. The threats were made to some…
Fatal Ironwood Fire Considered Suspicious
Massive Plumes Of Smoke Closes Area Schools
UPDATE: IRONWOOD, Mich. – A fire that took the life of one person in Ironwood, Michigan is now being called suspicious, according to officials. The fire destroyed a building that consisted of one business and multiple apartments. The fire started at about 2 a.m.. Wednesday. Three people were rescued from the 2nd and 3rd floor windows by first responders. Crews…
