Woman Who Aided Escape of Two Convicted Murderers To Pay $80,000 in Restitution
Former New York Prison employee Joyce Mitchell will have to pay $80,000 in restitution for her role in helping two convicted murderers escape out of prison.
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Police Warn of IRS Scam
The Duluth Police Department is warning the public about a phone scam with people calling and claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service and scamming money.
UW-Superior Named Military Friendly School
For the sixth year in a row, the University of Wisconsin-Superior has been named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media.
President Obama Rejects Keystone Pipeline
President Barack Obama announced his decision Friday to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal.
One Injured in Hibbing Dorm Room Grease Fire
One person was injured after a grease fire in a dorm room in Hibbing.
Restaurant Week to Feature 17 Businesses
Eat Downtown - Flavors of Fall
Restaurant Week is back in Duluth!
Part 2: Violence Against Transgender Community
In this second part of a special report – Being Transgender in the Northland – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger examines the startling rise attempted suicides, discrimination and even violence against transgender people.
New Housing Project Along Hwy 61
Located at Former Nokomis Restaurant
Thirty some acres surrounding the former Nokomis Restaurant along Highway 61 are getting a facelift.
Duluth’s Best Bread CSA
First CSA Bread Share
It’s the first of its kind in the Northland. A local business is selling CSA Bread and time is winding down to place your order.
MN Hunters Set for Deer Rifle Hunting Season
Seasons Opens Saturday, Nov. 7
A mild winter last year could help area hunters looking to shoot that 12-point buck this weekend.
Hibbing Garage a Total Loss after Fire
A garage in Hibbing is considered a total loss after a fire ripped through it Thursday morning.
Wanted Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested in Illinois
A Level 3 sex offender who was wanted by authorities in Minnesota after cutting off his GPS device, has been arrested in Illinois.
Annual Run Raises Funds for Pattison State Park
Rivet Run 5K
An annual run in Wisconsin raises funds for Pattison State Park.
Wife, Son of Dead Illinois Cop Under Investigation
Authorities are investigating the wife and son of a Fox Lake police officer who killed himself to avoid being exposed in an embezzlement scheme.
Woman Injured in Eveleth Rollover
A woman was injured after rolling her car in Eveleth Thursday.
Rand Paul to Make Campaign Stop in Duluth
Republican Presidential Candidate Rand Paul is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Duluth.
October Iron Ore Shipping Down
Iron ore shipments have taken a hit over the last year.
Foul Play Suspected in Bemidji Woman’s Disappearance
The Bemidji Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension say they believe foul play is suspected and have identified two persons of interest in the disappearance of a Bemidji woman.
Parks Department Looks to Build Equestrian Trail
Seasonal Trail Will Share Space with Ely's Peak Ski Loop
Following a vote at Wednesday night’s meeting, the parks department will begin fundraising and planning for a 4.4-mile equestrian trail to be used during the spring and summer months at Ely’s Peak.
2015 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Launch
Charity Announces Fundraising Goal at Bentleyville
The goal for 2015 is $275,000 from the bell ringers alone.
Cirrus Aircraft Career Fair Soars
Hundreds of Job Seekers Flood Facility
Cirrus Aircraft held a job fair at its Duluth facility, Wednesday night and the turnout surprised organizers.
UMD Chancellor Calls Town Hall Style Meeting
Faculty Discuss How to Keep Students at UMD
Around 20% of each class will leave between the start of their first and second years.
Part 1: Being Transgender In The Northland
FOX 21’s Dan Hanger begins a three-part special report as two transgender Northlanders open up about transitioning their everyday lives to reflect the gender identity they overwhelmingly feel inside.
House Passes Rep. Nolan’s Proposal to Allow Logging Trucks on I-35
The U.S. House has passed a bill by Minnesota Congressman Rick Nolan to allow logging trucks to use I-35 around Duluth.
Pop-Up Shop: An Interactive Escape Room
Solve Puzzles and Riddles to Win the Game
A new game testing your leadership, wit and puzzle skills is set to open this holiday season in Duluth.
MnDOT uses Drones to Assist in Bridge Inspections
It’s no surprise the way of the future is utilizing technology and the latest fad: drones.
St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin Invited to White House
Local, state and federal prosecutors will come together and strategize on ways to enhance public trust and confidence in the criminal justice system while promoting public safety.
Jury Awards Plaintiff $8.1 Million in Duluth Clergy Abuse Case
A Ramsey County jury has awarded $8.1 million to a man who says he was molested as a boy by a priest from the Duluth diocese.
Duluth Christmas Tree Put up Downtown
Christmas might still be 50 days away, but it’s starting to look like Christmas in Downtown Duluth.
Man Charged With Arson in Ashland Church Fire
The man who Ashland Police say set a church on fire has been charged with arson as a hate crime.
Seat Belt Tickets Down During Click It or Ticket Campaign
Authorities say the 2015 Click It or Ticket campaign shows more drivers are putting their safety first.
Annual Maritime Conference to Honor Edmund Fitzgerald Tragedy
28th Annual Gales of November
The 28th Annual Gales of November is this weekend.
Five Stabbed on California College Campus
Five people were injured in a stabbing on a California college campus Wednesday morning.
Wetterling “Person of Interest” to be held on Child Porn Charges
A judge has found enough probable cause to hold the man labeled a “person of interest” in Jacob Wetterling’s abduction behind bars on child porn charges.
Police: Fox Lake Officer’s Death a “Carefully Staged Suicide”
Police in Fox Lake, Illinois say one of their officers, originally believed to have been murdered, actually killed himself.
Lake Superior Zoo Announces Future Plans
The City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Zoological Society have come to an agreement over the future of the zoo and Fairmount Park.
Horton Reacts to Mayoral Loss
Congratulates Larson on Victory
Duluth mayoral candidate Chuck Horton is thanking voters as he closes the chapter on his first run for political office.
Emily Larson is Duluth’s Next Mayor
1st Female Mayor gets Nearly Three Quarters of Vote
Duluth has a new Mayor Elect. City Council President Emily Larson will succeed Mayor Don Ness.
Great Outdoors: Curling
Superior Curling Club Offers Free Curling Lessons
It’s a popular sport that has produced some Olympic athletes from the Northland: Curling. In this week’s Great Outdoors we stop in at the Superior Curling Club.
2015 November Election Results
Northland Election Results
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to vote for a variety of issues. Now we have the results for a variety of area races.
Parents Take Kids to the Polls
Northlanders Vote for Mayor, City Council
Amie Clingman and her husband brought all three of their children to the polls at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
HDC Homeless Program Collecting Supply Donations
Around 900 People Living Without Homes in Duluth Area
They are collecting supplies to help people who are homeless get over the harsh winter, and asking for supplies like gloves, sleeping bags, winter hats, and back packs.
St. Luke’s Hospital Receives Two Prestigious Awards
Only Hospital In Minnesota To Receive Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award
St. Luke’s is the only hospital in Minnesota to be awarded a Mission Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award.
28th Annual Gales of November Remembers those lost on Edmund Fitzgerald
Informational Event about the Shipping Industry
The Lake Superior Marine Museum Association is hosting their 28th annual Gales of November.
Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a woman missing since Halloween night.
Hayward Police Investigating Bomb Threat
Hayward Police are investigating a bomb threat called into Hayward Primary School on Monday.
Deer River Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Threats Charges
A Deer River man has pleaded guilty to making violent threats in connection to an incident at a Grand Rapids hotel in August.
Anoka Police Investigating Report of Child Abduction
Anoka Police are investigating reports of a child abduction Monday after a 10-year-old boy says he was grabbed and thrown into a van, but managed to escape.
Wetterling Family Speaks Out on Arrest of “Person of Interest”
Patty and Jerry Wetterling addressed the media for the first time Tuesday since police named a “person of interest” in their son’s disappearance.
