Warmer Months Expected to See Increase in Crime
Locals Meet to Discuss Ways to Prevent Thefts in Superior
Superior residents hold meeting to discuss ways to prevent thefts in their community.Â
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Artwork is Popping up in Downtown Duluth
An empty space in downtown Duluth is getting a creative touch.
Prom Dresses for Check Out at Gilbert Library
At the Gilbert Public Library, you can borrow a book or a gently used prom dress.
Educators Attend Early Childhood Summit
Local educators came together Thursday to help create a better learning experience for students.
Memorial Unveiled To Honor St. Luke’s Donors
The Wall of Heroes memorial was unveiled Thursday at St. Luke’s to pay tribute to nearly 700 organ, tissue and eye donors.
Arsonist Sets Fire to Historic Lincoln Park Tree
The Duluth Fire Department tells FOX 21 they received a call earlier this week at about 7:30 p.m. that one of the oldest and tallest trees in the historic park was on fire.
New Housing Being Planned on Red Cliff Reservation
Red Cliff Reservation Plans New Housing Development
New supportive housing buildings are being planned on the Red Cliff Reservation.
Inmates to Butchers: Bill to Create a Training Program
NERRC Allows Residents to Sell and Process Meat
Some inmates at a Northeastern Minnesota prison are learning a life long skill behind bars. Â Now, legislation is now being proposed to help that work give them a path toward future employment.
Duluth Prepares for Annual Music Festival
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival
Preparations for Duluth Homegrown Music Festival.
Gronseth to Stay in Duluth School District
Top Candidate for Twin Cities Area Superintendent
Duluth School’s Superintendent, Bill Gronseth, has not been chosen as the new superintendent at a Twin Cities area School District.
Dayton Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu
State of Emergency Declared Over Bird Flu in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency over a bird flu outbreak that’s killed millions of birds in the state’s poultry industry.
Environmental Assessment Worksheet Not Needed for Northshore Mining Expansion
MN DNR Determines an Environmental Assessment Worksheet Not Needed for Mining Expansion
The Department of Natural Resources has determined that the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) process for a proposed expansion at the Peter Mitchell Mine near Babbitt in northeastern Minnesota has provided adequate information on potential environmental effects.
UMD to Present “Street Scene”
UMD Theater and Music Students Prepare for Next Production
Some folks from the UMD Theater program stopped by FOX Sunrise to chat about their upcoming production.Â
Duluth Public Schools See Decline in Enrollment Numbers
Year to year, Duluth Public Schools are seeing a decrease in enrollment numbers throughout the district.
Locals Learn Dangers of Emerald Ash Borer
Little Beetles Pose Threat to Trees and Water
It’s a little beetle, but causes a big problem. Emerald ash borers pose a threat to streams and rivers in Superior.
UW-Superior Hosts High School Math Competition
Brainy Students Compete in 'Math Meet'
Students from area high schools had numbers on the brain at a competition Wednesday morning at UW-Superior.
UMD Celebrates New Wind Turbine
Research Project Displays Unique, Energy-Efficient Technology
UMD celebrated Earth Day with the beginning of a wind research project at their farm.
Housing Plans Discussed For Old School Buildings
Rock Ridge & Morgan Park Schools Development Plans
The developer who bought the old Rock Ridge and Morgan Park schools, has plans to fill the two properties with housing options.
Classes Help Locals Spend Smart
A campaign kicked off this week to help people better manage their personal finances.
$1,500 Reward Offered for Theft of Backhoe on Iron Range
Theft Victim Offers Reward on Iron Range
A $1,500 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who stole a John Deere backhoe from a business in Clinton Township.
Award Ceremony Recognizes Northland Entrepreneurs
Five businesses were honored at the 23rd annual Joel Labovitz Entrepreneurial Success Awards held inside the DECC.
New $20M Development Coming to Duluth
Multi-Million Dollar Development Coming to Kenwood Neighborhood
United Properties is proposing to build the brand new Kenwood Village on the southeast corner of Kenwood Avenue and Arrowhead Road.
CSS Makes Major Announcement Regarding President, Larry Goodwin
Goodwin Announces Retirement Wednesday Afternoon
A long time leader at the College of St. Scholastic has announced his retirement. Â In 1 year, CSS will be welcoming in new leadership as Larry Goodwin made his official announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Mesabi Nugget Stays Idled in Hoyt Lakes
Iron Range Plant Stays Idled
An Iron Range mining company’s plant is staying idled.
Authorities Release Identity of Man Who Died Hiking in Boundary Waters
Authorities Release Name of Duluth Hiker Who Died in B.W.C.A
Authorities have released the name of a 27-year -old Duluth man who died while hiking in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Denfeld Artists Present Stained Glass Projects
Students at Denfeld High School presented their custom-designed stained glass projects Tuesday to the community.Â
New Home Brew Store Set to Open in Fitger’s
Duluth Homebrew Supply will open in Fitger’s this June.Â
Mountain Biking Exploding in Duluth – We Could Win Grant Money for Trails
It’s a sport that has grown exponentially in the Northland in just the past seven years, mountain biking.
Junior League of Duluth Grand Opening
For 94-years the Junior League of Duluth has been in existence and Tuesday it finally opened a new office in West Duluth.
Helping Give Necessities of Life to the Homeless
You could change the life of one of Duluth’s estimated 900 people living in extreme poverty.
Video Shows DTA Bus Accident Victim Trying To Help
53-Year-Old Michael Mooney Being Called A Hero
Tuesday, new information was released about the tragic DTA bus accident last week in downtown Duluth.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Killing Her Aunt
Woman Pleads Guilty to Murdering Her Aunt in Stoney Brook Township
Lydia Marie Barney pleaded guilty Tuesday to the intentional second-degree murder of her aunt, Waubunoquay Dawn Randall, at the victim’s Stoney Brook Township home in October, St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin said.
From Horror to Healing, Life House is Helping Abused Youth
Sol House to Provide Care for Young Victims
Life House in Duluth is embarking on a new project that will provide care for young victims of sex trafficking. Â They say the first step for a youth to come out of this situation is safety.
Proposed Project to Offer Affordable Housing
Center City Housing to Build New Apartment Complex
Center City Housing Corporation is moving forward with their efforts to end homelessness by building a new affordable housing complex.
Blanket and Bedding Sale Fundraiser at St. Luke’s
Proceeds Go to St. Luke's Volunteer Guild
The chilly weather may have some reaching for the warm blankets and if you’re in need, no worries! Â Because St. Luke’s has plenty of options in their main lobby.
Lyme Disease More Dangerous Than Expected
Tick Season Starts in May
Although it may not look like spring outside this week, the Mosquito and Tick Squad in Cloquet is sending out a warning about the upcoming tick season.
Man Dies Hiking in the Boundary Waters
Duluth Man Dies While Hiking in the Boundary Waters
On April 20th at approximately 6:11 p.m., the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received a medical emergency call involving a 27-year-old Duluth man who was in distress.
Duluth Police Release New Details About What Caused Fatal Bus Crash
Police Release More Details About Fatal DTA Bus Crash
Duluth Police are releasing more information about a crash that left one person dead on April 14th, 2015 at 5:05 a.m at the 400 Block of West Superior Street.
Minnesota House to Vote on GOP Funding Plan for Road Fixes
The Minnesota House was going on record about how to pour billions more into road and bridge construction.
Knowing Your Neighbor: Black Bear Bakery
 In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor we take a trip to the Iron Range to taste test bear claws at Black Bear Bakery.
A New Dog Park May Soon be in Grand Rapids
The city is looking to construct a 40,000 square foot fenced in area at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Trapping Wolves in Northern Minnesota
Since January there have been more than 50 wolf complaints in Minnesota, a number that is double what it has been the past few springs.
Sammy’s Pizza Celebrates 61 Years of Flipping Pies
Family Owned Business Celebrates Milestone by Honoring Customers
Sammy’s is offering a half–priced, single-topping pizza with the purchase of a 14 or 16 inch pie Monday through Thursday.
Proctor Hires Design Team to Evaluate City Needs
Community Input Requested in Planning City's Future
Professionals from the Minnesota Design Team have been hired to meet with Proctor residents to evaluate the good, and the not so good, within the city.
An Old Sport Sees New Trends in The Northland
More and more women are getting out on the river and involved in the sport of fishing.
Safety Measures to Prevent Boating Fatalities
Cold Water Could Be Life-Threatening
More than 30 percent of Minnesota’s boating fatalities happen during the cold water season.
Duluth Stabbing Suspect Charged with Assault
Tyler Bizal, 21, Charged with 2nd Degree Assault
The 21-year-old suspect arrested in last week’s stabbing is behind bars for 2nd Degree Assault.
Income Tax Credits, Business Tax Cuts Dot MN House GOP Plan
MN House GOP Makes Tax Cut Proposal
Minnesota House Republicans are blending extra income tax credits and business breaks in their centerpiece plan to provide $2 billion in overall relief.
6 From Minnesota Charged with Trying to Join Islamic State
Men from Minnesota Charged with Trying to Join Terrorist Groups
Authorities in Minnesota have charged six men they say attempted to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State group.
Budget Bills Start Long Legislative Path in Senate
Pieces of Minnesota’s $40-billion budget are starting to move.
