Congressman Nolan Explores Highway Needs
Transportation Forum Held At Duluth City Hall
There are 1,200 structurally deficient bridges, and several of them in our region are being called obsolete, according to Congressman Rick Nolan.
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Educators Discuss Common Core Standards
Some Northlanders gathered to hear more about academic standards which they say are causing headaches for teachers and students alike.
Political Leaders Aim to Create Higher Paying Jobs
Speaker of the House Stops in Duluth
Republican leaders made a stop in Duluth Friday to help grow better paying jobs.
Free Dental Care for Local Kids
Part of National 'Give Kids a Smile' Day
Thousands of kids across Minnesota, including in the Northland, got free dental care Friday.
Local Church Helps Struggling Food Bank
Congregation To Buy Non-Perishable Food Items
Staff with Union Gospel Mission tells FOX 21 with outside donations down, they have run out of food several times this winter.
Ely Winter Festival Celebrates 22 Years
Artists Create for Snow Sculpting Symposium
The 22nd Annual Winter Festival officially kicked off in Ely.
Ely to Host First Beard and Mustache Contest
Beardfest Joins Ely's Winter Line Up
The small town of Ely is bringing something new to this year’s Winter Festival.
Art Appreciation Part 2: Careers in Art
Locals Who Make a Living in Art
If you are thinking of making a living out of art it’s recommended that you carve out a plan, vision, find a way to market yourself, take on free jobs and get connected with the community.
Crime Alert System for Wisconsin Businesses and Residents
Wisconsin Crime Alert Network
Superior Police officers say there has been a lot of success with the Wisconsin Crime Alert program and now they’re working on increasing the membership in Superior.
Hartley Nature Center Celebrates Winter Season
Winter by Candlelight at Hartley
Hartley Nature Center will celebrate the winter season with their 9th annual candlelight ski, skate and snowshoe event.
Referee Shortages Impact Northland Sports
Fewer Young People Venturing into Officiating
There’s no question refereeing sporting events is a tough and sometimes even thankless job.
Lawmakers Propose Bill to Keep Police Body Cam Footage Private
Bill Addresses Police Body Cams, Records
Debate is continuing as to whether or not the footage from the cameras should be seen by the public.
Confirmed Measles Cases Increase
Measles Cases Top 100 Within 14 States
Measles had been obsolete from this part of the world for quite some time, but it is now making a strong comeback with more than 100 cases diagnosed.
Staff Preps for 42nd Annual Birkiebeiner
Three Weeks Away from America's Longest Cross-Country Ski Race
The 55–kilometer ski marathon, America’s longest cross–country ski race, brings over 10,000 skiers to the area each year.
House Fire Causes Extensive Damage
More than twenty firefighters responded to a house fire Friday evening.
Prepping for Super Bowl Parties in the Northland
Crunch Time For Super Bowl Gatherings
The countdown is on to Super Bowl 49 and local restaurants and liquor stores have been planning to score a touchdown with their customers for the game.
Care Packages to Military Personnel
Students Donate Items to Local Troops
A service project for middle school students at St. James consists of sending care packages for a local troop overseas.
Northlanders Celebrate National Croissant Day
Starbucks Serves Almond, Chocolate, Butter Flavors
They’re buttery, flaky and go best with coffee. So why not celebrate the delicious croissant?
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
Preparing Income Tax Returns
Taxpayers can get free in person assistance at the Duluth Public Library.
Protecting the North Shore Forest
270,000 Acres
Environmental community members gathered in Two Harbors Thursday evening to discuss restoring vegetation along the North Shore Forest.
Duluth Advocates Want Voting Rights For Felons
Two Non-Profits Lobby In St. Paul
It’s a controversial topic — whether felons serving the rest of their sentence out of jail should be given the same rights as law-abiding citizens.
New Proposal Would Eliminate ‘Snow Days’
In Minnesota, winter’s arrival brings threats of snow days, and some districts plan to overcome cancelled school with “virtual school days.”
Snowmobilers Ride in 16th Annual Blizzard Tour to Cure ALS
ALS Association Hopes to Raise $830,000
Big name players with the Minnesota Twins and 200 snowmobilers are revving up their sleds in Proctor to help find a cure for ALS.
31st Beargrease Sled Dog Race Concludes
Beargrease Sled Dog Race Finishes Up Wednesday
Spectators were ready and waiting around the fire for the first Beargrease musher to cross the finish line.
Inside Look at Kaye E. Barker in Superior
Tour of Work on Lakers Before Shipping Season
While the lakers are set to sleep, workers and crews are working hard to repair the damage from the shipping season and we get an inside look at what goes on inside during the off season.
Children’s Museum Seeks Feedback
Museum is Asking for the Public's Input
The Duluth Children’s Museum wants to hear from you!
Cloquet Community Remembers Police Veteran & Nurse
Community Mourns After a Car Crash Kills Two
It was late Thursday night when two vehicles crashed head–on on Highway 33 and North Road.
This Saturday: Event Teaching Ice Cross Downhill
Ice X Youth Event
Ice X for kids is happening at Mont du Lac Recreation this Saturday teaching anyone ages five and up ice cross downhill.
‘Racially Offensive’ Photo Circulates Through Denfeld
School District and Community Members React
It was earlier this week that a picture made its way through social media platforms that made students along with community members feel hurt and disappointed.
6th Child Dies of Flu in Minnesota this Season
MN Reports 6th Child Flu Death
Health officials say a sixth child has died of the flu this season in Minnesota.
Grassroots Approach Helps Victims of Sex Trafficking
A Northland woman is taking a different approach to helping victims of sex trafficking.
McDonalds Rewards Local Basketball Players
Free Shamrock Shakes
Lakeview Christian Academy basketball players got Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds.
Local Students Kick of Decades Old Tradition
42nd Annual Track-O-Rama
Every 5th grader in Superior packed UWS’s Marcovich Wellness Center for the annual Track O Rama.
Burrito Burger Newest Menu Item at BU
A Burger In A Burrito!
Picture this. A burger in a burrito! It’s the hottest new item at Burrito Union.
New LGBTQ Minor to be Offered at UMD
A new minor has been approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.
Bill Proposes New Registration Process For Therapists
New Massage Therapist Registry, Credentialing
The Minnesota Legislature says it’s time to enact a registration process for local massage and bodywork therapists.
Funds Needed to Help Heal Sick Kittens
Animal Allies Seeks at Least $4K
Officials with Animal Allies tells FOX 21 the kittens were in pretty bad shape.
This Saturday: Event Catering to Women
7th Annual Women's Expo
The 7th Annual Women’s Expo will have just about anything you can think of.
Grand Marais Wins Coolest Small Town Contest
Grand Marais Named America's Coolest Small Town
After a five-week long battle for votes, Grand Marais, Minn., has won Budget Travel Magazine’s 10th Annual America’s Coolest Small Town Contest.
Enger Tower Shines Blue for Colon Cancer
Wednesday evening Duluth’s Enger Tower was lit blue to represent National Colon Cancer awareness month.
St. Luke’s Hospital Volunteers Host Jewelry Fundraiser
Money Raised Donated to Hospital Patients
This week at St. Luke’s you add accessories to your collection while donating to a good cause.
Monoskiing at Spirit Mountain
The Incredible Story of a 14-Year-Old Girl
When Brynn Duncan was just eight years old, her life and her dreams changed forever.
Duluth Asks for Ideas in West End Sports Corridor
Public Input Needed in Sports Corridor Development
City officials are working on a mini-master plan to connect Wade Stadium, Wheeler Field, and the Heritage Sports Center.
Tribal Leaders Push For Autopsy Law Changes
Instead of mourning their loved ones, last month Native American families were forced to fight for their religious freedoms.
Tasty Temptations Opens Its Doors in Superior
New Cupcake Store Opens in Superior
Cupcake lovers beware. Tasty Temptations in Superior opened its doors to the public Tuesday.
Local Businesses Raise $65K for Trail Project
Loll Designs Donates $30,000, Minnesota Power Foundation Donates $35,000
Two local businesses helped raise $65,000 dollars for the Duluth Traverse Trail Project.
Last Chance to Vote for America’s Coolest Small Town
Grand Marais Leading National Contest
Wednesday, March 4th is the last day to vote for Grand Marais as America’s Coolest Small Town.
WI Speed Limit Bill Continues Coasting Through the Capitol
WI Speed Limit Bill Moves Forward
A bill that would increase speed limits on some Wisconsin highways and freeways has coasted through another green light at the Capitol.
Two Recovering After Chairlift Fall at Spirit Mountain
Officials: Chairlift Injuries are Extremely Rare
Two people fell off chairlifts this weekend at Spirit Mountain.
Allegiant Air Suspending Duluth-Las Vegas Flights
Suspension Effective August 17th
Las Vegas has been a destination from Duluth for 9 years. But, for the first time flights from Duluth will be suspended.
