State Budget Would Cut Money for Port Projects
Port Cuts Raise Concerns for Shipping Season
Governor Walker’s proposed budget will cut funding to Wisconsin’s Harbor Assistance Program.
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Gov. Dayton Pitches $94M in Additional Tax Relief
Gov. Mark Dayton is pitching $94 million in additional tax relief as part of a revised budget that also would boost spending on preschool and college programs.
Bigger Surplus Gives Dayton Second Take on MN Budget Plan
Dayton Revisits MN Budget Proposal Thanks to Bigger Surplus
Gov. Mark Dayton is revisiting his budget proposal thanks to a bigger projected surplus that allows him to recommend more things.
Bewley, Milroy Talk Proposed Changes on Long-Term Care
Walker's Budget Cuts Could Eliminate Popular Programs
Families of disabled Wisconsinites are taking a stand against Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal and begging lawmakers to save long-term care programs as the state has known them in the past.
Postal Distribution Center to Close in April
Set to Close April 18th
The United State Postal Service is set to close it’s mail processing center in Duluth next month.
Sunday Liquor Sales Supporters Caravan to WI
Group Travels to Make a Point About Sunday Liquor Sales in MN
A caravan of vehicles drove from the Minnesota Capitol to a liquor store in neighboring Wisconsin to make a point.
MN Poison Center Says Funding Needed to Avoid Cuts
Funding Needed to Prevent Cuts at MN Poison Center
Minnesota’s Poison Center says it needs more funding from the state, or else it will have to scale back its 24-hour emergency call center.
Donating Your Old Bike for a Good Cause
Bike Donations Needed
Continental Ski and Bike is gearing up for its annual Bike Swap.
Psychic Uses her Gifts in Superior to Help a Good Cause
Unique Fundraiser Helps St. Jude
Other than a typical fundraiser, “We like to think out of the box,” said Cathy Kates with B105. “There’s a lot of runs, there’s a lot of walks, there’s a lot of spaghetti dinners.”
New Ice Cream Shop Opens in Duluth
Restaurant Serves Sweet and Savory Goodness
First it was an ice cream truck and now it officially became a store.
Local Gardners Get Help with their Green Thumbs
Spring Garden Fair
The Duluth Public Library held its Spring Garden Fair.
Local Women Celebrate Women’s Right to Vote
EqualiTEA Kicks Off
“We have a lot of fun with it as you can see,” League of Women Voters Duluth Board Member Sally Munger said. “We have people rent hats to wear.”
Temporary Foster Pet Parents Needed
CHUM Seeks Volunteer Homes
A local non–profit is looking for temporary foster parents for animals.
Locals Flock to Spirit Mountain
Skiing in the Warm Temperatures
The sun peeking out and warmer weather is keeping Spirit Mountain busy.
Report Grades Minnesota’s Racial Equity Progress
Duluth Rated for Racial Justice Bills
Authors of the Minnesota Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity tell FOX 21 the report card serves as a tool for community activists and organizers to advance their work in the areas of racial justice.
Locals Confront Issues with Aging in Minnesota
Senior Care Forum
A town hall forum kicked off at Ecumen Lakeshore to discuss aging in Minnesota.
Scoop the Poop: Clean Up Pet Waste
Leaving Waste Can Threaten Environment
With most of the snow melted on city streets, the ugly side of spring is starting to show it’s stinky self.
Tycoons Alehouse Advances in Best Historic Bar Contest
Duluth Business Advances to "Sweet Sixteen"
Tycoon’s Alehouse is in the running to being named America’s best historic bar.
New Proposal Would Help MN Parents with Child Care Costs
Proposal Would Help Parents in MN with Child Care Costs
Minnesota officials are hoping to do more to help parents with childcare.
Dog Park Fills Up To Release Winter Blues
Muddy Paws? No problem!
If you think you are feeling restless after a long, cold winter, think about how your pets must feel.
Woman Battling Cancer Starts ‘Fights Like a Ranger’ Campaign
A woman battling cancer is giving new meaning on what it means to truly be an Iron Ranger.
Keetac plant Closing in Keewatin
Hundreds of Job will be Lost
Last summer U.S. Steel pumped the breaks on a multi-million dollar expansion on the Iron Range.
Superior Police Department Honors Officers’ Accomplishments
Annual Award Ceremony in Superior
The Superior Police Department celebrated the accomplishments of its officers at this year’s annual awards ceremony.
U.S. Steel to Idle Keewatin Plant
U.S. Steel to Idle Plant in May; 412 Employees Impacted
United States Steel Corporation announced Thursday it will temporarily idle its Minnesota Ore Operations – Keetac plant in Keewatin, Minn., effective May 13.
Gary New Duluth Center Moving Forward
Construction Underway for new Recreation Center
A project is moving forward to revitalize the St. Louis River Corridor.
Elderly, People With Disabilities in Superior Face Cuts
Potential Cuts to Long Term Care in Wisconsin
“We are licensed for the advanced aged and Alzheimer’s, dementia,” Harmony Homes administrator Pamela Clark said.
Legal Fight with Bear Researcher Costs MN $430,000
Battle with Bear Researcher Costs Minnesota Taxpayers
An ongoing legal battle between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and an Ely bear researcher has cost taxpayers roughly $430,000.
Duluth’s Mounted Patrol Looks Ahead to Get Ready For Summer Patrolling
Four Officers Train With Their Four Legged Friends
They’re big with flowing manes, large personalities and long tails and members of the Duluth Police Department are now busy training to use them on the force.
Duluth Awarded $200K Grant From EPA
Help Revitalize West Duluth
The City of Duluth has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
American Cancer Society Kicks Off Relay for Life Signups
People affected by cancer are already gearing up for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in July.
Toasty’s Will Begin Delivery Services
Grilled cheese and sandwich lovers, we’ve got good news for you. Toasty’s Café will soon be delivering.
Mild Winter Help January Tourism Numbers in Duluth
Tourism Numbers Increased by 20% in Duluth
January tourism numbers are in and Duluth City Officials could not be happier with the outcome.
Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Gov. Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a right-to-work bill into law, striking another blow against organized labor four years after effectively ending collective bargaining for public-sector workers.
Ice Skaters Show off Fancy Footwork
Locals Turnout for Annual Ice Show
The Superior Figure Skating Club held it’s annual ice show inside Wessman arena at UWS.
Local Event Combines Beer and Outdoors
5th Annual Shamrock Pub Shuffle
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day about 400 people in costumes came out for the 5th annual Shamrock Pub Shuffle.
Local Effort Keeps Food out of Landfills and into Organizations
Food Bank Truck Rescues Expired Food
“We start with an empty truck and we go back with an empty truck that’s the goal,” Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Food Rescue Driver Jeremy Pike said.
Community Celebrates Winter
A handful of people turned out to embrace and celebrate winter Saturday afternoon in Canal Park.
Local Event Caters to Women
7th Annual Women's Expo
Hundreds turned out for the 7th annual Women’s Expo at the DECC.
Ice X for Kids Kicks Off
Ice Cross Youth Event
Nearly 100 kids from all over the Northland took part in a new event involving ice, snow and lots of fun.
History Comes to Life
Civil War Event at Duluth Public Library
Locals came out to the Duluth Public Library to see historical reenactor Arn Kind talk about the Civil War.
Superior Honors Famous 1800s Photographer
March 6 Declared David F. Barry Day
Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen declared Friday David F. Barry Day.
Allegiant Airlines Cutting Services in Duluth
Duluth airport officials are disappointed, but not surprised about the airline cancelling service out of the Twin Ports.
Animal Allies Cares for 15 Sick Kittens
Seeks Donations to Nurse Animals Back to Health
Animal Allies Humane Society recently took in 15 twelve-week-old kittens after receiving a phone call from an individual asking for help with the animals.
An American Idol with Local Roots
Maddie Walker Is In Top 24
An American Idol hopeful with Northland connections is on the fast track to Hollywood.
Northland Hair Salons Kick off Food Drive
Great Clips Collecting Donations
Great Clips in the Twin Ports, Cloquet and on the Iron Range are taking in non– perishable food items to fill the pantries of area food shelves.
Lights Dance at Superior Ice Project
After the sculpture tumbled down less than a month ago, the Iceman Roger Hanson, has successfully rebuilt his creation on Barker’s Island.
Event Celebrates Transportation Efforts
For the last six years Community Action Duluth’s JumpStart program has helped to provide vehicles to people who are low income people and without transportation.
Robots and Students Fill the DECC
Robotics Competition Kicks Off
The Duluth East Daredevils along with 122 other teams are competing in the third annual Double DECCer Regional robotics competition.
Downtown Duluth Restaurants Offering Cheaper Menu
Restaurant Week Returns
Some downtown restaurants are ramping up their staff and ordering extra food as part of an effort that helps boost area businesses.
Superior To Launch Restaurant Week During March
More than 20 Local Establishments to Participate
Superior is hoping to launch a restaurant week of its own starting March 22.
