Mayor’s Plans For New Duluth Library Slow Down
Ness: More Community Input Is Needed
The dream of a new multi-million dollar downtown Duluth library is out for Mayor Don Ness — at least for his remaining months in office.
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Hayward Fire Department Needs Volunteers
Building Pool of Volunteers in Case of Emergency
The Hayward Fire Department hosted the first–ever volunteer recruiting event Thursday afternoon.
Rock Ridge Apartment Plans Move Forward
Resolution Passed for 16 Year TIF District
Plans for the Rock Ridge apartment project have taken another step forward in becoming a reality.
North Shore Horizons Receives $8,217 Grant
Will Help Support Housing Program
A Lake County non-profit that helps victims of domestic and sexual abuse got a big boost in funding Thursday.
More Plans Unveiled for Belknap Reconstruction
Belknap project development leaders have done a lot of preliminary design, investigating everything from pavement structure to traffic and environmental safety and aesthetics.
Neighborhood Controversy Sparks City Council Debate
Council to Discuss Moratorium on Short Term Rental Licensing
Neighbors’ objections to proposed person to person lodgings have led to city council actions in Duluth.
New Woods Dedicated Along North Shore
Students Plant Trees at Pine Forest Dedication Near Schroeder
In recognition of former ALLETE, Inc. board member Jack Rajala’s dedication to Minnesota forests and the iconic white pine, Minnesota Power Thursday announced the creation of the “Rajala Woods”, a forest management initiative initially located on five parcels of Minnesota Power property.
Authorities Bust Midwest Drug Trafficking Ring
41 Arrested & Charged for Drug Trafficking
United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger Thursday announced the indictment of forty-one members of a multi-state heroin trafficking conspiracy.
Crews Battle Enbridge Fire in Superior
Superior firefighters battled flames at an Enbridge work site Wednesday.
Golfers Enjoy Wednesday’s Warm Weather
Dozens Hit the Links at Lester Park Golf Course
Wednesday’s warm weather had people hitting the links.
Crowds Enjoy Warmest Day of the Year
Duluth Sees Highest Temps Since September
Wednesday, Duluth saw the highest temperatures since September 28 of last year, with thermometers hitting 83 degrees, the hottest day of the year so far.
Duluth Teacher Honored for Work With Race Relations
Brandon Clokey Gives Students a Voice
A Duluth teacher is being recognized for his work with race relations in the classroom.
Two Harbors D.A.R.E. Students Give Back
Students Pick Up Trash
The weather was perfect Wednesday afternoon for dozens of D.A.R.E students in Two Harbors to give back and pick up trash.
Duluth Housing Summit Seeks Solutions
Housing Shortage Prompts Community Response
The third annual “Housing for All” summit was held Wednesday to gather input from the community to end homelessness in the Northland.
Duluth Hosts ‘Toward Zero Deaths’ Workshop
Law enforcement officers and other transportation officials from all over Northeast Minnesota gathered in Duluth Tuesday.
Duluth Seaway Port Authority Announces $17.7M Dock Reconstruction
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for its largest project since 1959.
Train Bridge Collapses Near International Falls
Wooden Train Bridge Collapses Near International Falls
A wooden railroad bridge near Minnesota’s northern border has burned and collapsed, shutting a busy train route that connects the Pacific Coast with Chicago.
DNR Board Prohibits Antlerless Kills in 13 WI Counties
13 Counties in WI Prohibited from Hunting Antlerless Deer
The state Department of Natural Resources’ board has prohibited hunters from killing antlerless deer in 13 counties this fall in an effort to regrow the herd in those areas.
MN Officials to Begin Fining Unpermitted Irrigators
Farmers Could be Fined up to $20,000 for Illegal Irrigation
Starting next month, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources can fine farmers who pump water illegally as much as $20,000 without having to go to court.
“Silver Sneakers” Gives Seniors Active Options
National Day: Senior Health & Fitness Day
Today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Lewie from Anytime Fitness joined the FOX Sunrise crew to talk about options at the gym for seniors.
Committee to Consider New Emergency Government Office
Office to Protect Government in Wake of Disaster
The Legislature’s finance committee is set to consider Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to create a new office to ensure the government continues in the wake of a disaster.
2 Specialized Officers Approved For Duluth
Funding Will Come From Partnerships
The Duluth City Council Thursday approved two new specialized police officers to join the force.
Duluth City Council Approves Resolution for HAC Funding
In a unanimous vote of approval Tuesday, the Duluth City Council passed a resolution to allocate $40,000 to help re-launch the Housing Access Center.
Non-Profit Focuses on Climate-Friendly Eating
What's in the Food we Eat?
From farm to table your food can make quite the journey before making it on to your plate. It may pose the question as to what’s in the food we eat?
Sprint Tower Construction Ends
New Tower Will Have a More Natural Look
The construction of a new Sprint Communications tower that caused the closure of several trails will wrap up this week.
Steel Dynamics Idles Production at Mesabi Nugget
Latest Blow to Iron Range, More Than 200 Without Jobs
Steel dynamics idled production at its two Minnesota locations earlier this year, but until now, kept all 220 employees. The company says Tuesday’s cuts are in response to a sluggish iron–ore market.
New Hotel Project Proposed in Virginia
Cobblestone Hotels May Build Near the Golf Course
Tourists could soon have a new place to stay in Virginia. A 39-unit hotel is in the early stages of development.
Bent Paddle Expands Outside of the Northland
Growing it's Operation in St. Cloud
A popular Duluth brewery is growing its operation to St. Cloud.
Cell Phone Tower Project Nears Its End in Duluth
Cell Phone Tower Project Nearly Done in Duluth Park
Things will be getting back to normal soon in Chester Bowl park.
State Fund to Help Enhance Cloquet’s Core
Residential, Commercial Rehabilitation Top Priorities
Cloquet has been awarded nearly $1 million through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to help fund major improvement projects in the area.
Gunman in North Dakota Wal-Mart Shooting ID’d as Airman
Employee, Shooter Both Died
The gunman in a deadly Wal-Mart shooting in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has been identified as an airman from nearby Grand Forks Air Force Base.
Mesabi Nugget Staying Idled Indefinitely
Steel Dynamics Announces Indefinite Idle of MN Operations
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced plans to idle its Minnesota iron making operations located in Chisholm and Hoyt Lakes, MN, effective immediately.
US Returns 25 Looted Artifacts to Italy
Some Pieces Found in Minneapolis Museum
The United States has returned 25 artifacts that were looted from Italy, including Etruscan vases, 1st-century frescoes and precious books that had made their way into top-notch U.S. museum, university and private collections.
Miss Minnesota Shares Domestic Violence Story
Uses 'No More' Campaign to Break the Silence
One in four women will experience domestic violence at some point in their life.
UMD Alumni Featured on Animal Planet Show
'The Last Alaskans'
A UMD alumni is featured in an Animal Planet docuseries that begins Memorial Day.
Soggy Holiday Changes Plans
Less Than Ideal Weather for Memorial Day Plans Outdoors
According to AAA more than 37-million people were expected to hit the roads this weekend. For some people the weather was gorgeous, while other’s experienced less than ideal temperatures and precipitation.
Deputies Arrest Two Men in Connection to Ainsworth Plant Burglary
Two men were arrested for burglarizing the Ainsworth plant in Angora Township, according to St. Louis County Sheriff’s authorities.
Teen Dies After Being Hit by Baseball in Bemidji
Police say a 15-year-old baseball player has died after being struck by a ball in the northern Minnesota city of Bemidji.
Veterans for Peace Ceremony
Remembrance Ceremony held at Lakewalk Peace Statute
A small group of people gathered at the Lakewalk’s peace statute Monday afternoon for a Memorial Day ceremony of remembrance.
Annual Grand Avenue Memorial Day Parade
Veterans March in Celebration of Our Fallen Soldiers
Monday, hundreds marched in celebration of those who gave their lives in service.
Twin Ports Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
Paying Tribute to Those Who Gave Their Lives to Service
Monday’s rain didn’t stop Northland crowds from gathering in tribute to the fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate price. If anything, the wet crowds were a testament to those who paved the way for life as we now know it.
200 Chicks Killed in Fire at Barn on LCO Campus
Barn Destroyed at Community College Farm in Northern Wisconsin
A fire near Hayward, Wisconsin killed 200 baby chicks that were being incubated inside a barn.
Duluth Gym Honors Memorial Day With Fundraiser
IST CrossFit Sees Good Turnout for Workout
One Duluth gym honored Memorial Day with a special workout event.
Tasting Summer Wines for National Wine Day
Wine Tasting for Summer
The FOX Sunrise crew sampled wines perfect for summer months for today’s National Day.
Locals, Tourists Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Outdoors
“Its super clear, the water it’s really cool, the cabins,” said Kelsey Ford from River Falls.
19th Battle of the Jug Bands
Unique music draws crowds in Canal Park
It was a packed house at Amazing Grace Sunday afternoon as people gathered for the 19th annual Battle of the Jug Bands.
Hundreds gather for the Blessing of the Bikes
Annual event at Vineyard Church
Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered at the Vineyard Church Sunday for an annual Blessing of the Bikes.
6 arrested after water balloon attack on pedal pub riders
Six people have been arrested after an alleged water attack on drivers and passengers of a pedal pub in Minneapolis.
Klobuchar presents Bronze Star to family of WWII vet
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has presented the Bronze Star and other war medals to the family of a World War II veteran.
Boat inspections increase to reduce invasive species
MN Department of Natural Resources
More boat inspectors are on patrol at Minnesota lakes and rivers to help stop the spread of invasive species, including zebra mussels.
