ST. PAUL, Minn. — State Senator Nicole Mitchell has officially resigned from office. Mitchell had previously announced plans to step down on August 4th, saying she needed time to finish legislative work and secure health benefits for her son. State Senator Nicole Mitchell/Facebook However, in a Facebook post, Mitchell said today would be her final day in the Senate. “I…
FOX21 KQDS-TV is working hard to reach a new agreement with DirectTV Network so that DirectTV can once again provide FOX21 to its subscribers. DirectTV and FOX21 came to an impasse negotiating the renewal that would allow DirectTV Network to retransmit the station’s signal. As a result, FOX21 is no longer being carried by DirectTV as of July 17, 2025. DirectTV…
Fox News (From Video) Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a multistate coalition calling for a halt to what he says are unconstitutional immigration raids. Ellison and attorneys general from 17 other states have filed an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Trump-era immigration enforcement practices in Los Angeles. The case, Vasquez Perdomo v….
Coastal TV News Heads up for drivers in Eveleth—bridge construction is about to impact travel next week. From July 15th through the 18th, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be placing new bridge beams at Highway 53 and Highway 37. During the daytime work hours, flaggers will direct traffic on Highway 37, with drivers facing delays of up to 10…
Valleyfair Food lovers and thrill-seekers have a brand new reason to visit Valleyfair this weekend. The Twin Cities’ biggest amusement park is introducing the Juicy Lucy Festival—a sizzling tribute to Minnesota’s iconic cheese-stuffed burger. Running July 12–13 and July 19–20, the Juicy Lucy Festival features bold new twists on the classic burger. Festival highlights include unique creations like the Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a project to improve intersections along Highway 37, focusing on County Road 137/Spirit Lake Road and County Road 661/Fraser Road. The work includes widening the highway to add dedicated left and right turn lanes at both intersections. As part of the construction, access to County Road 661/Fraser Road from…
MnDOT/Facebook DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced that the Wisconsin-bound on-ramp from Garfield Avenue to the I-535 Blatnik Bridge will close beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11. The closure is part of ongoing work to complete the Garfield interchange and is intended to improve construction access and ensure the safety of workers on-site….
A National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) team is overseeing operations on the Jenkins Creek and Horse River Fires in northern Minnesota, with public and firefighter safety remaining the top priority. The effort is being carried out under a full suppression strategy. As of Wednesday, the Jenkins Creek Fire is 94% contained and has burned 16,091 acres. A total of 207…
DULUTH, Minn. – The popular Sidewalk Days event in downtown Duluth is getting a fresh new name. This year, it will be called “Downtown Duluth Days.” Local businesses will take over Superior Street on July 9 and 10, offering a variety of deals, entertainment, live bands, and food. The event promises to be a lively celebration of the community and a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday evening marked a milestone for Duluth’s waterfront as the Viking Great Lakes cruise ship departed the port after arriving early Tuesday morning, anchoring for the first time along the newly constructed seawall behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). The new seawall is part of a multi-million dollar investment aimed at revitalizing the shoreline to create a…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – A new program is helping students learn valuable construction skills — while also tackling Minnesota’s housing shortage. Minnesota Housing has awarded over half a million dollars to six school districts for affordable housing projects across Greater Minnesota. The $560,000 in funding comes from the newly launched Housing Challenge Funds for Schools. The grants support school-led initiatives…
Essentia Health DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health is announcing a key new hire this week — Samuel Moose has been named Director of Tribal Government Relations. In this new role, Moose will act as the primary liaison between Essentia and tribal governments across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. His mission: to strengthen partnerships with Indigenous communities, support culturally responsive care,…
More than 40 students from Denfeld High School and Duluth East High School participate in hands-on activities DULUTH, Minn. — More than 40 high school students in Duluth got a unique opportunity today—to step into the world of medicine. The University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School hosted a “Mini-Medical School” event, designed to give students a hands-on look at biomedical…
