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Gander Outdoors Opens in Hermantown

Store Opened Today

February 8, 2018

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HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Gander Outdoors has opened in Hermantown. According to a Facebook post from the store, they will have a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Kids can paint a lure from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and build a duck call from 1-3 p.m. that day. The store closed over the summer due to bankruptcy, but a new…

Evening Update: 2-7-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

February 7, 2018

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Inmate Goes Missing During Transfer to Illinois

Inmate Was Last Seen at 7:30 a.m.

February 7, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-Inmate Daniel Torres, 44, was set to take the bus to a prison camp in Illinois, but skipped out on it and left with other individuals at 7:30 a.m. this morning in Duluth. He was originally housed in the Duluth Federal Prison Camp. The Hispanic man has black hair, brown eyes, and is five-feet, six-inches tall, and weighs 180…

Bemidji Assistant Principal Sentenced to 25 Years for Posing as Minor, Having Sexual Conversations with Students

Former Assistant Principal With District from 2005 to 2017

February 7, 2018

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BEMIDJI, Minn.-A former assistant principal at Bemidji Middle School has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pretending to be a teenage boy online and having sexual conversations with students. Brandon Mark Bjerknes, 35, had been federally charged with producing and distributing child pornography and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. According to a personnel data request with the…

Shooting Incident in Biwabik Leaves Two in Jail

No One Injured in Incident

February 7, 2018

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BIWABIK, Minn.-Two men are in jail today after a man allegedly shot at another man from a second story window at the Northland Apartments in Biwabik yesterday. It all happened about 5 p.m. and when police arrived, they located the shooter and took him into custody without incident. He could be facing charges of second-degree assault and unlawful discharge of…

UPDATE: Dog Dropped off at Animal Hospital Anonymously Was Attacked by Another Dog

Dog is Recovering at Veterinarian Hospital

February 7, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-New details are emerging in case where a severely injured dog was dropped off anonymously last Wednesday at an animal hospital. Originally it was reported an unknown woman in her 20s dropped of a pit bull-mix – she said it had been hit by a car by the Miller Hill Mall. After an investigation by police, they said the…

Three Dogs Die in Duluth Fire

February 7, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Just before midnight on Feb. 6 the Duluth Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1509 99th Avenue West. The first arriving fire rig established that most of the interior of the main floor was heavily involved in fire. All occupants were safe and evacuated from the home when crews arrived on scene. There were six…

Pet Dies in Tuesday Night Fire

February 7, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – A structure fire in Duluth has resulted in the death of a dog. At 8:39 Tuesday night, the Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 5113 Ramsey Street. An adult female and child escaped the home after calling 911 as they exited. There was a report of multiple dogs and one cat…

Missing Girls Located

Girls Went Missing Saturday in Canal Park

February 7, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-Two teens who went missing in Canal Park Saturday turned themselves in to the Minneapolis Police Department Tuesday evening. Fifteen-year-olds Candus Flodin and Audrey Nash were with a group on a field trip when they went missing. Police believe they were runaways. Police had suspected they may have been in the Minneapolis or Mankato areas. Another 15-year-old who went…

Evening Update: 2-6-2018

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February 6, 2018

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Dog Dropped Off at Duluth Animal Hospital With Severe Injuries

Police Say Someone May Have Tried Slitting Dog's Throat

February 6, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-At about 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, police responded to the Waters Edge Animal Hospital on a report of a severely injured pit bull-mix that had been dropped off. The woman who dropped the dog off, who was in her 20s with blond hair, said the dog was found on Highway 53 by Miller Hill Mall and it had…

Two Harbors High School Student Dies in Crash

Incident Happened Around 4 p.m. Saturday on I-35 in Carlton County

February 6, 2018

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CARLTON COUNTY, Minn.-A 15-year-old Two Harbors High School student was killed Saturday in a car crash at about 4 p.m. on Interstate 35 in Carlton County. Heather Rose Doucette, 15, was killed in the incident after the Chevy Trailblazer she was in went into the median and rolled several times. Her sister Hannah Ruby Valerius, 12, has life-threatening injuries. Their…

Two Teens Last Seen in Canal Park Still Missing

Teens Were Last Seen at 3 p.m. Saturday in Canal Park

February 6, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Police Department still needs the public’s help in locating two 15-year-old’s from Wisconsin, who were last seen in the Canal Park area together at about 3 p.m. Saturday. The police are now reporting that they believe they are runaways and they could be in the Minneapolis or Mankato areas. The two were on a field trip and…

Evening Update: 2-5-2018

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February 5, 2018

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Northwoods Festival Cancelled This Year

Event Held Last Three Years in Minong

February 5, 2018

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MINONG, Wis.-The Northwoods Festival in Minong has been cancelled this year. The event has been going on since 2015 and featured numerous country musicians. The event was sponsored and organized by Jack Links Beef Jerky. That group said they are looking better ways they can serve the community. To read their full statement, visit their Facebook page here. Categories: News,…

Two Teens Missing in Duluth

Police Said They Were Last Seen in Canal Park Area

February 5, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Police Department needs the public’s help in locating two 15-year-old’s who were last seen in the Canal Park area together at about 3 p.m. Saturday. The police are now reporting that they are runaways. Originally three were missing in the group, but one has been found safe. Audrey Nash, is Caucasian and is five-feet, four-inches tall and…

Evening Update: 2-2-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

February 2, 2018

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Six More Weeks of Winter in the Northland

Punxsutawney Phil Also Sees Six More Weeks of Winter

February 2, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-This winter has a been a bitter one with temperatures hovering at zero for much of it, and you can expect to see a little more of it. Today, two rabbits at the Lake Superior Zoo named Beatrix and Lorraine cast their shadow indicating six more weeks of winter. The zoo said the rabbits were used because they display…

It’s Wear Red Day

The Day is Used to Raise Awareness Among Women for Their Heart Disease Risk

February 2, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-You may see more woman wearing red today. That’s because it’s the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. The day helps raise awareness and advocate for more research for women’s heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. “It starts a conversation about what are the risk factors for heart disease…

Two Brothers Arrested in Dollar General Robbery in Deer River

Incident Occurred Wednesday

February 2, 2018

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DEER RIVER, Minn.-Two brothers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a Dollar General Store in Deer River Wednesday. Norman Wayne Cutbank III, 22, of Duluth and Montana Oshki Ayaabe Cutbank, 18, of Cass Lake, are charged with one count of aggravated robbery in the first degree. According to the criminal complaint: “The employees stated that the one of the suspects…

Victims Identified in Logging Truck-Car Collision

Incident Happened Near Intersection of Arnold and Normanna Roads

February 1, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-A a 33-year-old woman was killed at about 3 p.m. yesterday when she drove over the center line near the intersection of Arnold and Normanna Roads north of Duluth, and crashed head-on with a logging truck. The woman, who was ejected from her vehicle, has been identified as Natalie Alvar. Her 4-year-old son Race Klassen had to be extricated and…

Evening Update: 2-1-2018

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February 1, 2018

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Most of UMD Coaches’ Lawsuit Thrown Out

Coach Shannon Miller Will Have Trial in Duluth March 6

February 1, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-A lawsuit brought against UMD by three different female coaches has had most of it dismissed by a federal judge. Coaches Shannon Miller (hockey), Jen Banford (softball), and Annette Wiles (women’s basketball), claimed they were discriminated against back in 2014, due to their sexual orientation and their gender. Miller said her contract wasn’t renewed due to her being a…

Search Begins for New Executive Director at Duluth Seaway Port Authority

CFO Kevin Beardsley Appointed as Interim Director

February 1, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Seaway Port Authority director’s Vanta Coda’s will resign effective Feb. 9. They have appointed the organization’s CFO, Kevin Beardsley, as interim executive director while the search for a successor gets under way. Coda, who became the Port Authority’s chief executive on Oct. 1, 2013, achieved some milestones in his time at the Port Authority, including completion of…

Armed Robbery Suspects Wanted in Deer River

It's Believed Two Men Robbed Dollar General in Deer River

February 1, 2018

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DEER RIVER, Minn.-The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery at the Dollar General in Deer River last night. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. at 307 Main Ave. W. The sheriff’s office needs your help in identifying two men in that area at that time, who may be involved in the…

Cloquet Schools Placed on Lockdown Earlier Today

Person of Interest Located Off School Grounds

February 1, 2018

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CLOQUET, Minn.-The Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program and Garfield School were placed on lockdown at 9:15 a.m. today, but was later cleared. The event involved a student making a threat to another student. The school was then placed on lockdown while the police looked for the individual, who was later found off school grounds. There are no further concerns regarding…

GoFundMe Set Up for Stabbing Victim

Willie Nicholson, 23, has Been Accused of Stabbing Ben VanDell Saturday Multiple Times

January 31, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-A GoFundMe page has been set up for stabbing victim Ben VanDell. An attempted murder charge is now filed against Willie Nicholson, 23, of Duluth. Nicholson is accused of stabbing a man, who authorities say he didn’t know, more than a dozen times. According to the complaint, Nicholson broke in the victim’s apartment to find a place to sleep before…

Bridge Construction Complete at Fitger’s

Will Make for Easier Access to Superior Street

January 30, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-Construction for the corroding bridge that goes from the Pickwick parking lot to Fitger’s ramp has been completed. The new, stronger bridge, will make it easier for pedestrians to access Superior Street from the Fitger’s complex. Officials from Fitger’s say that this new bridge adds a vibrancy to their property. “We are so excited, we are stewards of this…

Local Air National Guard Helps Protect Super Bowl Site

Fox 21 Will Take to the Air Tomorrow With National Guard

January 30, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – The local Air National Guard is planning on helping defend the site of the Super Bowl on Sunday. Those participating locally say the day will be a memorable one due to the idea that they will be protecting their home state through a massive coordination effort. “Besides the Super Bowl, it’s a great mission,” said Lt. Col….

Woman Reported Missing in Grand Rapids

Last Seen First Week of January

January 30, 2018

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UPDATE: Investigators have developed new information that puts Tawhna Pringle in the Babbitt area on January 11, 2018. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Tawhna or her vehicle and would like people to check their properties or trails for the vehicle or signs of someone seeking shelter. If you have any information please contact the Grand Rapids…

Operation Grace Visits Denfeld

Program Helps Disadvantaged Get Teeth Cleaned

January 29, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Getting your teeth cleaned on a regular basis can be quite helpful for your overall health. For some that’s easier said than done, due to cost. That’s where Operation Grace comes in. They’re a group that goes around the state helping those in need get their teeth cleaned and other dental work done. Today they stopped by…

Schouweiler Wins Beargrease Mid-Distance Race

Schouweiler Has Won Multiple Beargrease Titles Already

January 29, 2018

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GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-Martha Schouweiler has won the mid-distance race in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. The musher has been competing for 15 years and has won multiple mid-distance titles at the Beargrease. To find out more about the race results, visit this website: beargrease.com. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news beargrease

Blaze Injures Firefighter in Superior

Firefighter Suffers Minor Injury Battling Blaze

January 29, 2018

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-One firefighter suffered a minor injury this morning after responding to a structure fire at 2217 Lackawanna Ave. in Superior. Fire units arrived to find smoke billowing out of a detached garage. Crews extinguished the fire quickly. Damages estimates are a $5,000. The cause has yet to be determined. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news fire

Telemark Purchase Agreement Delayed

Interested Buyers Have Title and Environmental Concerns

January 26, 2018

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HAYWARD, Wis.-Telemark Development Partners has announced it’s choosing not to move into the next phase of the purchase of Telemark at this time, due to some title and environmental concerns. The sellers of the property were notified Jan. 19, prior to the deadline for the purchase agreement. “We remain optimistic these issues can be resolved in a reasonable period of…

Bong Center Breaks Attendance Record

Attendance Increased by 1,600 People

January 26, 2018

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center’s paid admission increased by 1,627 from 2016, which is the highest increase in attendance ever for the center. “We have renewed our marketing and freshened up our programming,” said Executive Director Hayes Scriven. “I am most proud of how the military vehicle show went for us this past August. To me it really…

Steel Workers Union Enters Into Agreement With Mesabi Metallics

Company Agrees Not to Interfere With Union Organization

January 25, 2018

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NASHWAUK, Minn.-The United Steelworkers union has announced that they have entered into an agreement with Mesabi Metallics at the company’s Nashwauk taconite mining and processing site, which is still being built. The agreement will allow the USW to organize the Mesabi Metallics workers into the union without interference from the company. “The steelworkers have a long and deep history of…

Fitger’s Frozen Fundraiser Tomorrow

Event is a Fundraiser for Animal Allies

January 25, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-Fitger’s will be hosting the annual Frozen Fundraiser for Animal Allies tomorrow (Friday). The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third floor of the Fitger’s complex in the August Fitger Room. It will feature local beers along with all sorts of savory and sweet delights. “We are super excited to partner with Fitger’s for this event….

Water Main Break on West Superior Street

Crews were on the scene much of the day

January 24, 2018

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UPDATE: City crews have clamped the section of damaged pipe. Water is expected to be back on as normal at this time. ****************************** DULUTH, Minn.-A waterline began leaking this morning on West Superior Street, just outside the North Shore Bank. Crews are still at the scene assessing the damage. The water has been shutoff for that block. Categories: News, News…

Duluth Seaway Port Authority Gets $2.3 Million for Project

Project Will Include a Storage Facility

January 24, 2018

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Courtesy: Duluth Shipping NewsDULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has received $2.3 million from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a new expansion. The project will provide for additional vessel mooring and storage area at the facility, allow for dredging to full seaway depth, and will stabilize existing failing timber and concrete dockage. The expansion will also help support the…

Police Ruled Justified in December Officer-Involved Shooting in Gilbert

One Person Killed in Incident

January 24, 2018

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GILBERT, Minn.-Two police officers in St. Louis County have been ruled justified in an officer-involved shooting Dec. 22 in Gilbert. According to a report from county attorney Mark Rubin, St. Louis County deputy Derrick Deutsch and Gilbert police officer Joseph Bradach were in a situation where they needed to use deadly force. The two officers exchanged gunfire in the incident…

Evening News Update 1-22-18

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January 22, 2018

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US Highway 2 Closed in Ashland

Weather Deteriorating at a Rapid Pace

January 22, 2018

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UPDATE: US Highway 2 has been declared impassable and is closed on the Chequamegon Bayfront between State Highway 13 North in the town of Eileen and State Highway 112 in Ashland due to extreme weather conditions. Motorists must use the designated State Highway 137 alternate route. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. BAYFIELD, Wis.-Deteriorating driving conditions have authorities…

Evening Update: 1-19-2018

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January 19, 2018

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Officer Ruled Justified in Jason Pero’s Shooting Death

Medical Examiner's Office Says Pero Had Fentanyl in System at Time of Shooting

January 19, 2018

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BAD RIVER RESERVATION, Wis.-The St. Croix District Attorney has ruled that the Ashland sheriff’s deputy Brock Mrdjenovich was justified when he shot and killed Bad River Reservation resident Jason Pero, 14, in November. According to the attorney’s report, the juvenile allegedly contacted the police department from his home phone and said their was an individual armed walking with a knife on…

Hibbing Courthouse Employees Win $250,000 in Powerball

Group of 22 Employees Won the Prize

January 19, 2018

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HIBBING, Minn.-A group of Hibbing courthouse workers have won $250,000 in the Powerball Jan. 10. The group of 22 workers will be splitting up the prize between them. Today they arrived at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville to claim their prize. The group was only one number away from winning the grand prize jackpot from the Powerball. The group did…

Two Harbors Native and Congressional Candidate Appears on Time Magazine Cover

The Issue of Magazine Will be Out Jan. 29

January 19, 2018

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Copyright MeredithDULUTH, Minn.-Congressional candidate and Two Harbors-native Leah Phifer will be featured on the Time Magazine cover’s Jan. 29th issue. Multiple other women are also featured on the cover, all of whom are running for elected office for the first time. The cover story is titled “The Avengers” and marks the one year anniversary of the Women’s March in Washington….

Paper Mill in Duluth Looking to Expand

Verso Paper Mill Hoping to Get $1 Million Loan

January 18, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is working on submitting an application for a $1 million loan to help along an expansion of the Verso paper mill in Duluth. The mill is planning on having an expansion project worth an estimated $21 million so the plant can stay more competitive by being able to process scrap paper into pulp. The city…

Hayward Has Ideal Ski Condtions

About Nine Inches of Powder Cover Hayward

January 18, 2018

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HAYWARD, Wis.-In recent weeks snow has pummeled the Northland much to outdoor enthusiast’s delight. Today, Fox 21 checked in with Northlander’s in Hayward to see how much they are enjoying it. There are nine inches of snow on the ground there, which is making ski trail conditions ideal. One person we spoke with said he’s traveled all over the state…

Duluth Man Dies After Allegedly Crushed by Vehicle When Working on it

Incident Happened at Ninth Avenue East and Ninth Street

January 18, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn.-A 58-year-old man was killed earlier today after a vehicle he was performing maintenance on, rolled onto him while he was in front it. That’s what police believe happened at an incident that happened at about 9:45 a.m. in the area of Ninth Avenue East and Ninth Street. Police are still investigating the incident, but foul play is not…

Unemployment Rates Lowest They’ve Been in Minnesota in 17 Years

Unemployment Rate at 3.1 Percent in Minnesota

January 18, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota unemployment rate has reached a 17-year low of 3.1 percent, with jobs growing in the Duluth-Superior area by 2.1 percent in the last year. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released those figures today noting that the unemployment rate has been cut in half, compared to seven years ago. “Minnesota’s economy has greatly improved…

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Store Opened Today

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Inmate Was Last Seen at 7:30 a.m.

Former Assistant Principal With District from 2005 to 2017

No One Injured in Incident

Dog is Recovering at Veterinarian Hospital

Girls Went Missing Saturday in Canal Park

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Police Say Someone May Have Tried Slitting Dog's Throat

Incident Happened Around 4 p.m. Saturday on I-35 in Carlton County

Teens Were Last Seen at 3 p.m. Saturday in Canal Park

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Event Held Last Three Years in Minong

Police Said They Were Last Seen in Canal Park Area

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Punxsutawney Phil Also Sees Six More Weeks of Winter

The Day is Used to Raise Awareness Among Women for Their Heart Disease Risk

Incident Occurred Wednesday

Incident Happened Near Intersection of Arnold and Normanna Roads

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Coach Shannon Miller Will Have Trial in Duluth March 6

CFO Kevin Beardsley Appointed as Interim Director

It's Believed Two Men Robbed Dollar General in Deer River

Person of Interest Located Off School Grounds

Willie Nicholson, 23, has Been Accused of Stabbing Ben VanDell Saturday Multiple Times

Will Make for Easier Access to Superior Street

Fox 21 Will Take to the Air Tomorrow With National Guard

Last Seen First Week of January

Program Helps Disadvantaged Get Teeth Cleaned

Schouweiler Has Won Multiple Beargrease Titles Already

Firefighter Suffers Minor Injury Battling Blaze

Interested Buyers Have Title and Environmental Concerns

Attendance Increased by 1,600 People

Company Agrees Not to Interfere With Union Organization

Event is a Fundraiser for Animal Allies

Crews were on the scene much of the day

Project Will Include a Storage Facility

One Person Killed in Incident

A look at the latest local headlines and weather

Weather Deteriorating at a Rapid Pace

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

Medical Examiner's Office Says Pero Had Fentanyl in System at Time of Shooting

Group of 22 Employees Won the Prize

The Issue of Magazine Will be Out Jan. 29

Verso Paper Mill Hoping to Get $1 Million Loan

About Nine Inches of Powder Cover Hayward

Incident Happened at Ninth Avenue East and Ninth Street

Unemployment Rate at 3.1 Percent in Minnesota

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