Superior Hiking Trail Wins $75K in Online Contest
The power of social media has earned the Northland big money to put toward the outdoors.
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Health Concerns About ‘Rubber Mulch’ on Duluth Playgrounds
Effort to Ensure Children's Safety, Raise Awareness, Test Toxicity of 'Crumb Tire'
In just five days, nearly 400 people have signed a petition to remove rubber mulch from Duluth playgrounds, worried it’s risking their children’s health. The school district, however, insists the children are safe.
Crapola Granola Expands in Old Drug Store
Set to Expand by the End of the Year
It’s a business the owners said started as a joke in 2007. Crapola Granola, a small start-up in Ely began 8-years ago and is making a big move.
Mineview in the Sky to Close in September
Iron Range Landmark Set to be a thing of the Past
An iconic landmark on the Iron Range will soon be a thing of the past this fall.
Duluth Transit Authority Prepares for Grocery Store Route
DTA Dubs New Route 'Grocery Express'
The Duluth Transit Authority is about to debut a new bus route that’s going to help people get to the grocery store in West Duluth.
St. Scholastica Receives Grant to Educate Vets
$1 Million Grant Will be Used to Train Vets as Nurses
The grant will fund Scholastica’s new Implementation of a Nursing Veteran’s Initiative to Transform Education (INIVTE) Program.
Superior Councilors to Vote on Trash Fee
$9.75 Monthly Fee Would Prevent Privatization of Trash Collection
Superior Mayor, Bruce Hagen will recommend the council pass an ordinance establishing the fee as a quarterly bill during Tuesday’s council meeting.
Mississippi River Mussels Making Comeback in Twin Cities
Sign of Water Quality Improving
A variety of native mussel species once wiped out by pollution are making a comeback on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Mosquito Run Raises Money for Special Olympics Team
Hibbing Chisholm Rangers
More than a hundred motorcyclists hit the pavement on the Iron Range this weekend for the annual Mosquito Run.
Bubbles, Princesses and Music Offer Family Fun
First Annual Bubble Bash
More than 200 people gathered at Leif Erickson Park Sunday afternoon, many of them families, for the first annual Bubble Bash.
Artists Converge in Bayfront Park
6th Annual Art in Bayfront Park
The sixth annual Art in Bayfront Park is in the books.
Photographer Displays Popular Maritime Features
Lift Bridge, Lighthouses and Ships are Popular Backdrops
A local photographer offers an up-close glimpse at some popular maritime features in the Twin Ports.
Wisconsin Inmate Caught, On the Run for 2 Two Weeks
Kaeden Dumholt in Custody
A Wisconsin inmate who escaped from a correctional facility and had been on the run for two weeks is caught.
Fox21 Weather Teams Hosts Weather Alert Radio Event
Radios are Available for Purchase at Walgreens
The Fox21 Weather Team was at Walgreen’s on Superior Street and 12th Avenue Saturday.
3rd Annual Lollipop Diaper Derby
Kids Day at Miller Hill Mall
These may be the most adorable derby race crawlers, scooters and rollers you’ve ever seen.
40th Annual Hoghead Festival Parade
Hundreds Line the Street to Celebrate Proctor's History
Hundreds lined the streets in Proctor Saturday for the annual Hoghead Festival parade.
Hundreds Take Part in Bike Duluth Festival
Mountain Bikers Race at Spirit Mountain
Despite the heat, hundreds of mountain bike enthusiasts hit the trails at Spirit Mountain.
Northwoods Music Festival
Charitable Festival Brings Big Names to Tiny Town
The festival headlined by Trace Adkins took over Minong, Saturday.
Sasquatch Sighted in Minong
Northwoods Legend Appears Friendly
Sasquatch appeared in public in Minong, Saturday, and allowed himself to be photographed several times.
TRI Hayward Hosts First Official Mini-Triathlon
Event Focuses on Local Trails and Scenery
It’s something event organizers in Hayward said the community has been lacking for quite some time, a mini-triathlon.
Bicyclist Struck by Car in Canal Park
21-Year-Old Driver Struck a Bicyclist
A bicyclist is struck by a vehicle in Canal Park Saturday afternoon.
Apartment Fire in Cloquet
Families Displaced in Apartment Fire
Cloquet Fire Department responded to an early afternoon fire at an apartment complex Saturday.
State Rep. David Dill Burial in International Falls
60-Year-Old Lost his Battle with Cancer
An Iron Range State Representative is laid to rest Saturday in International Falls.
Veterans Commemorate End of World War II
Remembering the Japanese Surrender
As “Taps” plays on a lone bugle, on a somber morning in Superior, John Kanzer remembers his time serving in the US Navy.
City Council Fee Process to Appear on November Ballot
Voters to Decide If City Councilor's Pay Will Be Determined in New Way
At Friday’s special meeting, the Duluth City Council passed a resolution proposing a change to the process by which city officials’ pay is determined.
Duluth Central Class of ’65 Remembers Fallen Five
The Duluth Central High School class of 1965 lost 5 graduates in the Vietnam War, and they remembered them Friday.
Annual Backpack Food Program Kicks Off For Kids
Second Harvest spends around $4,000 a week on the food, serving around 900 children at 16 schools in the Northland.
Fond du Lac Band Breaks Ground on $13M Medical Facility
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday morning in D to celebrate the $13 million expansion of a new medical facility for Northland Native Americans.
‘Discover the Dinosaurs’ Visits Duluth
Kids Learn, Explore Creatures of Pre-Historic Life at the DECC
Friday, kids and their families were invited to the DECC to explore the mysteries of pre–historic life. Discover the Dinosaurs brought hands–on exhibits to Duluth for kids to get up close and touch replicas of the extinct reptiles.
City Council Sets Ranked Choice Voting Ballot Question
Question to Parallel Wording on Fair Vote MN Petition, Clarifiers Added
What’s been a busy week for the Duluth City Council, wrapped up Friday with a special meeting held to discuss the future of Ranked Choice Voting in the city of Duluth.
131st Annual St. Louis County Fair Brings Large Crowds
The hot weather isn’t stopping the crowds from enjoying the 131st Annual St. Louis County Fair.
‘Katherine’s House’ Helps Women In Crisis
A first-of-its-kind project in Eveleth is helping women who deal with mental health issues, chemical dependency and other trauma like physical abuse.
UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Safe
Girl Was Missing Since Wednesday
At around 10:30 p.m. Friday, authorities sent out a message to the media that 15-year-old Vivian Vanarnhem-Winckler was found safely after going missing for days.
Nearly 3 Dozen Apply for Top Job at MNsure
Third MNsure CEO in Two Years
Nearly three dozen applicants are vying for the top job at MNsure, but the health insurance exchange’s interim chief executive isn’t one of them.
Meat Cutters Keep Their Cool During Heatwave
While most of the Northland was sweltering under 90-degree temperatures, some businesses were taking advantage of the heatwave.
95 KQDS Hosts 8th Annual Grill Wars
Grilling Competition Raises Money for Boys & Girls Clubs
More than 1,500 people flooded Bayfront Park Thursday for this year’s Grill Wars with KQDS 95.
Elderly Go On Wheelchair Stroll, Attend Ice Cream Social
Dozens Participate in Wheelchair Walk From Nursing Home to Gordy's
A special group of people set out for a stroll Thursday afternoon, proving that as we grow older it’s important not give up the things we once loved, however, find new ways to continue carrying out those traditions.
Carlton County Fair Celebrates 125th Year
Small-Town County Fair Kicks Off Milestone Year
Thursday night, the Carlton County Fair got underway, kicking off a milestone year.
Brookston Woman Gets 25 Years For Killing Aunt
25.5 years to be exact. That’s how long 21-year-old Lydia Barney has been sentenced for murdering her aunt.
Children Get Up Close With ‘Mighty Machines’
Families in Superior had a chance to get up close and personal Thursday with several vehicles from businesses, public safety agencies and even the 148th Fighter Wing.
Viant Crane Celebrates Expansion
A Superior business is celebrating the completion of its expansion project.
Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Harming K-9
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Carlton Animal Cruelty Case
An officer charged with abusing his canine partner in Carlton has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
3rd Person Arrested for Arson in Hibbing
Authorities Charge Third Person in Connection to Hibbing Arson
A third person has been charged in connection to an arson on the Iron Range.
Tribal Sovereignty Institute to be Formed at UMD
MN Indian Affairs Council Signs Resolution to Support Establishment of Tribal Sovereignty Institute
The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, which represents members from each of Minnesota’s 11 tribes, has signed a resolution to support the establishment of a Tribal Sovereignty Institute at UMD.
Artists Featured in Local Festival
Art in Bayfront Park
Find out all the details of the Art in Bayfront Park event happening this weekend!
Dayton to Lawmakers: Decide Soon on Aid to Mille Lacs Lake
Dayton Says Lawmakers Need to Decide Soon on Mille Lacs Lake Aid
Gov. Mark Dayton says lawmakers need to decide whether they’ll hold a special session to aid Mille Lacs Lake area businesses.
Officials: 3-4 Hurt in Minneapolis Venue Ceiling Collapse
Two Sent to Hospital
The Minneapolis Fire Department reports that the ceiling of a downtown concert venue has partially collapsed, injuring several people.
Duluth Police Hold Annual ‘Cops, Kids & Cars’ Event
The Duluth Police Department held its 3rd Annual Kids, Cops & Cars event at Grant Park on Wednesday. The event allows children to explore police cars, pet horses, and meet officers in a safe and friendly environment.
Northland Motorcycle Deaths Up Significantly From 2014
Minnesota Fatalities Nearing 2014 Total, Wisconsin Fatalities Pass Last Year's Count
Motorcycle deaths in Minnesota have sky–rocketed this year, with numbers nearing the total number of deaths in 2014.
Pets Participate in Church Blessing
'Pet Blessing' at Duluth Church Invites Animals, Owners to Meet Neighbors
Wednesday night, a Duluth church went to the dogs for its second–annual Pet Blessing.
