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Mystery Woman Spreads Holiday Cheer

Three Different People Recieved Envelopes

December 11, 2016

Joey Norton,

It’s the season of giving and one mystery woman is giving in a big wayYesterday Duluth resident Gloria Uggla was sitting at home wondering if she wanted to brave the cold. But she did and went and waited for her bus at a local D–T–A bus stop.

Arrowhead Ice Fishing, Snowmobile and Winter Show Attracts Thousands

The Event Offers a Wide Variety of Good Deals Throughout the Weekend

December 9, 2016

Brett Scott,

The DECC will be home to the 2016 Arrowhead Ice Fishing, Snowmobile, and Winter Show December 9-11.

Superior Man Fights Back Against Fake IRS Agents

December 9, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

A phone scam claiming to be the IRS is targeting residents in the Northland. One Superior man actually stayed on the phone for over two hours, basically playing dumb, and acting as if he were truly doing everything the scammers asked him to do. The best part? He filmed the whole thing.

University of Wisconsin regents sign off on tuition hike

Also, a plan on sexual violence and harassment has been approved

December 8, 2016

Site Staff,

University of Wisconsin System leaders have signed off on raising out-of-state and graduate tuition by hundreds of dollars at a number of campuses.

Local Humane Society Raises Funds with Dedication Ornaments

Purchase a Dedication Ornament Throughout December to Support Friends of Animals

December 7, 2016

Brett Scott,

With only 18 days to go before Christmas arrives, many are busy shopping. We’re checking out a special way to support pets this season in this week’s Animal Answers.

Democrats rip proposal to raise Wisconsin state park fees

DNR also propses selling naming rights to park facilities

December 7, 2016

Site Staff,

Wisconsin Democrats are blasting a Department of Natural Resources report that proposes raising state park fees and selling naming rights to park facilities.

Feds pull student aid for Globe, Minnesota School of Business

Schools committed fraud by misrepresenting criminal justice programs

December 6, 2016

Site Staff,

The U.S. Department of Education says Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business will no longer be allowed to participate in federal student aid programs.

University of Wisconsin System prepares to increase out-of-state tuition

Also looking for a 2-percent raise for system employees

December 6, 2016

Site Staff,

University of Wisconsin officials are poised to raise out-of-state and graduate tuition again to help offset the impact of Governor Scott Walker’s resident undergraduate tuition freeze.

Assembly held after WisDOT’s budget shortfall

Facing a nearly $1 billion shortfall

December 6, 2016

Site Staff,

Road builders, local governments, business leaders, agricultural interests, and environmentalists, are all getting the opportunity to weigh in on how to pay for improving Wisconsin’s roads.

Minnesota budget has surplus

Governor urges restraint

December 2, 2016

Site Staff,

Gov. Mark Dayton is urging financial restraint even with a $1.4 billion budget surplus.

DAPL Protests Target Banks In Downtown Duluth

Wells Fargo Releases Letter Of Unity

December 2, 2016

Joey Norton,

Protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline took their voices to U.S. Bank Thursday, which is something that also happened at Wells Fargo in Minneapolis.

Friday will provide first look at Minnesota budget

December 1, 2016

Site Staff,

It’s time to start talking cash at the Minnesota Capitol.

Pure-Event Planning and Design Offers Five Tips to Hosting a Successful Gathering

With the Holiday Season Here, Help Ease the Stress of Party Planning

December 1, 2016

Brett Scott,

Mary Carlson, Owner of Pure Event Planning and Design located in Duluth visited FOX 21 Local News Thursday morning to offer some holiday hosting tips.

Deer River Woman Pleads Guilty to 6 Felony Counts of Theft

Stole over $53,000 from multiple individuals

November 30, 2016

Site Staff,

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Rinda Lynn Etter, 57, of Deer River, Minnesota, appeared in Itasca County District Court.

Court filings suggest Prince’s estate is worth $200 million

First time a specific estimate has publicly emerged

November 30, 2016

Site Staff,

A new court filing suggests Prince’s estate is worth about $200 million.

Stein requests full hand recount in Michigan

Has requested recounts in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

November 30, 2016

Site Staff,

Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein, has requested a full hand recount of Michigan’s presidential vote.

North Dakota borrows $7M for pipeline protest costs

The state's Emergency Commission voted Wednesday to borrow the funds

November 30, 2016

Site Staff,

North Dakota leaders have approved an emergency request to borrow an additional $7 million to cover the cost of law enforcement related to the ongoing protest of the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline.

Local UPS Store Owner Offers Safety Tips for Shipping

National Package Protection Day Encourages Homeowners to Stay Alert

November 30, 2016

Brett Scott,

If you’ve had it with shopping in stores, and switched entirely to online holiday shopping this year, experts say you still have a few things to potentially worry about.

Taxiway Improvements Slated at Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport

The project is supported by the IRRRB

November 22, 2016

Site Staff,

A half-million dollar pavement reconstruction project is happening at Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport.

Warm Weather Means Slow Winter Business

Winter Weather Gear Stores Still Fully Stocked

November 11, 2016

Site Staff,

The unseasonably warm weather this November means the winter shopping season is getting off to a later start.

Red Cliff Group Goes To Standing Rock

Not As Protestors But As Water Protectors

November 11, 2016

Joey Norton,

Members of the Red Cliff Indian reservation made the 12 hour trip to standing rock North Dakota.We bring you a different perspective through the eyes of those who made it the front lines of the Dakota pipeline protest.

Warm Temperatures Put Snocross In Jeopardy

If temperatures don't drop in time to make snow contingency plans will have to be made.

November 10, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

If temperatures don’t drop in time to make snow, contingency plans will have to be made.

New Development in Duluth Houses Coffee, Bagel Shop

The Endi Housing Complex Won't Open Until January, But Business is Already Booming

November 10, 2016

Brittney Merlot,

Duluth is now home to the Northland’s first Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagel Shop, located on London Road.

Governor Mike Pence Making Final Push With Stop in Minnesota

The Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Visited Duluth on Monday

November 8, 2016

Brittney Merlot,

First it was months, then days, and now hours before we will know the 45th President of the United States of America. But before all is said and done, candidates are getting the final word in at rallies.

Mackinac Island’s Oldest Ferry to Stop Service

The longest running ferry boat company is leaving the passenger business behind

November 4, 2016

Site Staff,

Mackinac Island’s oldest and longest running ferry boat company is leaving the passenger business behind, and selling its boats to a competitor.

Northland Foundation Awards Over $100,000 to CHUM

52 grants were distributed across northern Minnesota

November 3, 2016

Site Staff,

The Northland Foundation approved 52 grants during their third quarter of 2016, totaling $421,850 to serve the people and communities of the seven-county region.

Minnesota Power has Filed Electric Rate Review Request

Asking MPUC for a rate increase of $55 million

November 2, 2016

Site Staff,

Minnesota Power today filed a rate review request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), asking for a rate increase of $55 million to support infrastructure investments, efficiency upgrades, and business expenses.

Minnesota State Highway Construction Projects Wrap Up

2016 road construction season comes to an end

November 1, 2016

Site Staff,

Projects statewide are wrapping up, as the road constructions season of 2016 comes to a close.

National and Regional Donations Help Fund Food Bank Transportation

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Serves Over 180 Charitable Programs

October 26, 2016

Brett Scott,

It’s getting to be that most wonderful time of the year once again, but before many can begin celebrating the Holidays, shelves must be stocked.

House Republicans Block Federal Transportation Funding for Minnesota

$105 million supposed to go to 28 road and bridge projects across Minnesota

October 26, 2016

Site Staff,

Governor Mark Dayton, Tuesday night, called out House Republicans for blocking $105 million in transportation investments funded by the federal FAST Act. This move will block more than 28 highway, road, and bridge projects in over a dozen communities across Minnesota.

Iron Ore Trade Down 5.6 Percent in September

The 5-year average shows a decrease of 15.3%

October 26, 2016

Site Staff,

A total of 5,258,269 tons of iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in September, a 5.6 percent decrease compared to just a year ago.

Sixth District Treatment Courts Receive Grant

The 975,000 dollar grant runs over three years.

October 25, 2016

Adrienne Robbins,

The 975,000 dollar grant runs over three years.

Celebrating International Credit Union Day in Superior

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Begins Festivities

October 20, 2016

William Seay,

Renovations are complete at a credit union in Superior, and just in time. It’s International Credit Union Day.

FEMA Disaster Declaration for 10 Wisconsin Counties

Torrential rains in September led to major road and infrastructure damage

October 20, 2016

Site Staff,

President Barack Obama has declared a federal disaster in 10 western Wisconsin counties hit by torrential rains in September.

Counterfeit Currency Reported in Hibbing

Bills involved include $100 and $50

October 20, 2016

Site Staff,

The Hibbing Police Department has had a number of reports of counterfeit currency.

Governor Dayton Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration

Minnesota has provided $10 million in state funding already for the nine summer storms

October 20, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

Governor Mark Dayton has requested that President Barack Obama declare a major disaster in Minnesota as a result of heavy rainstorms and flooding on September 21 and 22, 2016.

Harley Davidson to Lay-Off 5 Percent of Workforce

A measure to cut costs after a decline in profits

October 19, 2016

Site Staff,

Harley-Davidson, Inc. says it expects to lay off about 225 salaried employees by the end of the year to cut costs amid a sluggish U.S. motorcycle market.

Tribes Object to Ho-Chunk Casino Expansion

Want to expand into a larger casino and hotel east of Wausau

October 19, 2016

Site Staff,

Two Wisconsin Indian tribes have raised concerns about another tribe’s expansion of a once-limited gambling hall into a larger casino and hotel east of Wausau.The Stockbridge-Munsee and Menominee tribes say allowing the expansion of Ho-Chunk Wittenberg goes against the past criteria for growth in gambling that Gov. Scott Walter established and used to block a casino the Menominee sought in Kenosha.The Ho-Chunk and Walker say Wisconsin doesn’t have the authority to intervene in this case because the Ho-Chunk are staying within the letter of a 2003 compact with the state.Stockbridge-Munsee president Shannon Holsey and general counsel Dennis Puzz say they don’t think the Walker administration fully grasps the potential for the expansion to lead to more expansions by the Ho-Chunk and at least two other tribes at casinos that aren’t currently major sites.

Wisconsin Ends Fiscal Year $313 Million in the Black

October 17, 2016

Site Staff,

A new report shows the state finished the last fiscal year in the black.

IRRRB to Consider $44.4 Million in Projects

Monday, October 17's board meeting will consider major project decisions

October 17, 2016

Site Staff,

The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) will consider at Monday, October 17’s meeting whether to loan $1.5 million to an aircraft parts manufacturing facility.

Lancour and Superior agree to terms

Both ok with deal

October 15, 2016

Joey Norton,

Natasha Lancour has settled her lawsuit with the city of superior for 50,000 dollars.In January of 2014 the 31–year–old was arrested outside of Keyport lounge in Superior.

City of Hermantown Saving Nearly $1 Million

Over the next 10 years the city will battle their debt

October 13, 2016

Site Staff,

The City of Hermantown is saving nearly $1 million in interest over the next ten years. On Monday, October 3, 2016, the City Council approved re-financing $5,455,000 of debt on the existing Governmental Services building.

Rare Prison Sentence in Detroit for Stealing Social Security

Stole mothers identity to continue receiving benefits

October 13, 2016

Site Staff,

A judge has ordered a rare prison sentence in a case of Social Security fraud in southeastern Michigan.

Wells Fargo CEO to Resign, Effective Immediately

The bank has been involved with a scandal over its sales practices

October 13, 2016

Site Staff,

Wells Fargo’s embattled CEO John Stumpf is stepping down as the nation’s second-largest bank is roiled by a scandal over its sales practices.

Original ‘E.T.’ Movie Poster Sells for Almost $400,000

Image was used on the standard initial release poster

October 12, 2016

Site Staff,

The original painting for the movie poster for “E.T. The Extraterrestrial” has sold for almost $400,000 at auction.

Duluth Denfeld Holds Annual Scholarship Night

Students and parents are invited to learn about local scholarships.

October 12, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

Students and parents are invited to learn about local scholarships.

Gov. Walker Encourages Schools to Apply for Fab Lab Grants

The application deadline is December 15

October 11, 2016

Site Staff,

Governor Scott Walker announced today, Tuesday, October 11, 2016, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications for the Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Lab) Grant Program. This program provides students with valuable job skill training.

Pelican Coffee leads effort to raise funds for Haiti

100% of coffee beans sold will be donated

October 11, 2016

Joey Norton,

Efforts to help with the devastation in Haiti is ongoing as local businesses in our community are lending a helping hand any way they can.For the remainder of October the pelican coffee shop has pledged 100% of its coffee bean profits for hurricane relief.

Refugee Resettlement Agency Under Investigation

Alleged misuse of federal funds at Milwakee nonprofit

October 10, 2016

Site Staff,

A Milwaukee nonprofit that offers after-school programs for refugee children and other assistance for refugees is under investigation for alleged misuse of federal funds.

Obama Signs Short-Term Bill to Keep Government from Shutting Down

Bill would fund the government past November elections

September 29, 2016

Site Staff,

President Barack Obama has signed a short-term funding bill to keep the government from shutting down at the end of the week.

Money-imported

Three Different People Recieved Envelopes

The Event Offers a Wide Variety of Good Deals Throughout the Weekend

Also, a plan on sexual violence and harassment has been approved

Purchase a Dedication Ornament Throughout December to Support Friends of Animals

DNR also propses selling naming rights to park facilities

Schools committed fraud by misrepresenting criminal justice programs

Also looking for a 2-percent raise for system employees

Facing a nearly $1 billion shortfall

Governor urges restraint

Wells Fargo Releases Letter Of Unity

With the Holiday Season Here, Help Ease the Stress of Party Planning

Stole over $53,000 from multiple individuals

First time a specific estimate has publicly emerged

Has requested recounts in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

The state's Emergency Commission voted Wednesday to borrow the funds

National Package Protection Day Encourages Homeowners to Stay Alert

The project is supported by the IRRRB

Winter Weather Gear Stores Still Fully Stocked

Not As Protestors But As Water Protectors

If temperatures don't drop in time to make snow contingency plans will have to be made.

The Endi Housing Complex Won't Open Until January, But Business is Already Booming

The Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Visited Duluth on Monday

The longest running ferry boat company is leaving the passenger business behind

52 grants were distributed across northern Minnesota

Asking MPUC for a rate increase of $55 million

2016 road construction season comes to an end

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Serves Over 180 Charitable Programs

$105 million supposed to go to 28 road and bridge projects across Minnesota

The 5-year average shows a decrease of 15.3%

The 975,000 dollar grant runs over three years.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Begins Festivities

Torrential rains in September led to major road and infrastructure damage

Bills involved include $100 and $50

Minnesota has provided $10 million in state funding already for the nine summer storms

A measure to cut costs after a decline in profits

Want to expand into a larger casino and hotel east of Wausau

Monday, October 17's board meeting will consider major project decisions

Both ok with deal

Over the next 10 years the city will battle their debt

Stole mothers identity to continue receiving benefits

The bank has been involved with a scandal over its sales practices

Image was used on the standard initial release poster

Students and parents are invited to learn about local scholarships.

The application deadline is December 15

100% of coffee beans sold will be donated

Alleged misuse of federal funds at Milwakee nonprofit

Bill would fund the government past November elections

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