Knowing Your Neighbors: A Dozen Excuses
A Superior-Based Donut Shop
The revitalization of Superior’s Tower Avenue seems to be helping some local businesses flourish.
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UW-Superior named top online school in Wisconsin
The school was ranked Best Online College in Wisconsin by Affordable Colleges Online
The university offers nearly 30 undergraduate courses and two masters programs completely online.
Trial pushed back in Superior homicide case
18-year-old Teah Phillips will have to wait until February to face a jury.
The trial date has been pushed back for one of the suspects charged in connection to the shooting death of 20-year-old Garth Velin in Superior.
Search Continues for 3 Missing Boaters
Life Jackets Recovered from Fish Lake
A search will resume for three missing boaters on Lake of the Woods in far northern Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR Sharply Cuts Grants for Fighting Aquatic Weeds
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharply cutting the money it gives cities and lake groups to tackle aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil.
Wisconsin Voter ID Fight Goes Before Federal Court
Opponents of Wisconsin’s voter identification law plan to argue in federal court that the number of IDs allowable at polling places should be expanded.
Sunshine, Packed Parade Top Off Apple Festival
City: More Than 50,000 People Attend Three-Day Festival
Apples, apples and more apples! The 54th annual Bayfield Apple Festival is in the books, and the weather was amazing for thousands of visitors Sunday, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Continental Ski and Bike Annual Yard Sale
Both used and new skis, snowboards and bikes were on sale, as well as clothing for outdoor activities.
Boat Capsizes, 3 Teens Rescued on Fish Lake
Three Northland teenagers are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized.
Antiques Appraised in Superior
Event Held at Public Library.
Author and Appraiser Mark Moran made an appearance at the Superior Public Library Saturday.
Gingerbread Showcase at Miller Hill Mall
Local Art and Crafts for Sale
The Miller Hill Mall is the place to be this weekend if you’re looking for unique gifts.
Moose collides with car on Iron Range, one injured
Moose deceased at scene of accident
One person is injured and a moose is dead after the animal collided with a car on Minnesota’s Iron Range.
Haunted Ship is Open, a Spooky Good Time
William A. Irvin Open for Haunted Season
Get ready to ignite the fright within, as the William A. Irvin’s Haunted Ship is open for business.
Trade Unions Protesting Hotel
Radisson Hotel in Duluth
Local trade unions have taken up their displeasure with a Duluth hotel.
‘Rock Your Vote’ Supports Rank Choice Voting
The ‘Rock Your Vote’ event is a battle of the bands competition put on by the Better Ballot Campaign.
Councilors Oppose Rank Choice Voting System
Five Duluth City Councilors Speak Out
Duluth City Councilors spoke out against the proposed rank choice voting system Friday.
Butchers Prepare for Meat-Cutting Competition
Duluth Texas Roadhouse Meat Cutter to Compete
Texas Roadhouse butchers from across the Midwest are gearing up for the National Meat Cutting Challenge in La Crosse next week.
2015 Knight Cities Challenge Kicks Off
Duluth is one of the 26 Knight Foundation Communities Eligible for Grants
The Knight Cities Challenge awards a total of $5 million to the best ideas from communities nationwide, for making cities more vibrant places to live and work.
Superior Fire Department Plans Multi Million Dollar Upgrade
Planning Scheduled to Start at the End of This Year
A facilities study of all three fire department stations was completed last year. The study included a condition assessment and a space needs analysis.It showed that the two stations were in good shape, but the headquarters station had needs that had to be addressed and fixed.
Despite Bird Flu, Minnesota Still Top Turkey Producing State
Outbreak Killed 48 Million Birds
Minnesota has retained its ranking as the nation’s top turkey producing state despite this year’s bird flu outbreak.
Environmental Group Sues Over Boat Motors in Wilderness Area
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service alleging it’s allowed outfitters to run too many motorized boat trips in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Duluth Design Project Kicks Off at Cirrus Aircraft
Celebrating Ingenuity & Design Happening in Duluth
Thursday night, the Duluth Art Institute showcased the international stars that are born in Duluth at the first in a series of six discussions called ‘Design Duluth.’
‘Fall Splash’ Raises Funds for Victims of Child Abuse
Eliminating Sexual & Physical Abuse of Children in the Northland
Statistics show one out of every 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18, and only one in every 10 of those cases of abuse are reported.
Kanabec County Deputy Fatally Shoots Duluth Man in Mora
Duluth Man Killed During Incident with Deputy in Mora
Authorities have released the name of a Duluth man who was fatally shot by a Kanabec County sheriff’s deputy outside a home in Mora.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony Held in Superior
Community Members Gather at the Douglas County Government Center
Members of the public were encouraged to attend the kick-off event that included guest speakers and live music. The center’s goal was to educate the community about domestic violence.
Teacher Arrested for Having Sexual Contact with Student
Teacher Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Student in Superior
A teacher has been arrested for having sexual contact with her student.
At Least 7 Dead in Campus Shooting
Gunman Opens Fire on Oregon Campus
State police in southwestern Oregon say at least seven people were killed and 20 injured today in a shooting at a community college.
Duluth 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Make-A-Wish
Walk for Wishes Duluth
Walk for Wishes Duluth will take place this weekend.
Night of Culinary Excellence Benefiting March of Dimes
Wine Tasting with Foley Family Wines
Wine sampling with Foley Family Wines ahead of March of Dimes benefit.
Firefighters To Camp Out For Children In Need
Duluth firefighters were turning Minnesota Power Plaza into a “community living room” Wednesday.
Cloquet School Dist. Ordered To Give Back Pay To 8 Teachers
It’s a win for the teachers union in Cloquet after an arbitrator voted against the school district.
Cloquet Police Investigate Death Of Woman
A death investigation is underway in Cloquet.
Mayor Ness Responds to Lifetime Labor Temple Ban
Ness Calls Move "Extreme, Dramatic, Discouraging"
Mayor Don Ness called it extreme, dramatic and discouraging.
WITC-Superior Unveils Renovations
$1.5 Million Spent on Three Month Project
WITC spent three months and $1.5 million to renovate the Superior Campus’ atrium and several other areas.
UMD Brings Planetarium to Elementary School
Myers-Wilkins Students Take Trip to Outerspace in the Gymnasium
Students learned about the solar system, universe and were given a sky view of Lake Superior during their time in the GeoDome.
UW-Superior Hosts Bullying Summit
Victory Over Bullying Teaches How to Identify and Deal with Bullying
UW-Superior Professor, Dr. Maria Cuzzo gave an in-depth presentation on how to deal with bullying in the work place.
Candidates Meet for Forum in Duluth
Five Candidates Take Part in Chamber Forum
Five candidates took part in the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s “The Chamber FORVM,” Wednesday Morning.
Long-Time Duluth Store Manager Retires After 46 Years
A familiar face in the Twin Ports business community is retiring.
Raspberry Ridge Dog B n B, Vacation for the Pooch
"Paw"sitively Rave Review for B n B
Taking a vacation and leaving behind Fido can be a stressful situation.Pets are a part of the family and it pays to know they’re in good hands. A local business is getting “paw”sitively rave reviews near Silver Bay.
UMD Student Hosts Grammy Nominated Artists
Student Organizes Entrepreneurship Event
A Cultural Entrepreneurship major at UMD is up to big things.
Koochiching County Commissioner Wins House Primary
A county commissioner has won a special election primary for a House seat to represent Minnesota’s largest district.
Courtroom Debate Resumes Over Fate of Sex Offender Program
Judge to Rule in Oct. on Sex Offender Treatment Program
The federal judge who declared Minnesota’s sex offender treatment program unconstitutional says he’ll rule in October how the state must fix it.
Agents to Conduct Spot Checks at College Bars this Fall
State officials are planning random compliance checks this fall for underage drinking and illegal gambling at bars around Minnesota college campuses.
‘Buddy Bears’ Donated to Volunteer Fire & Ambulance
Stuffed Animals To Help Cheer Up Children in Carlton After Traumatic Experiences
Tuesday, the northeast chapter of ABATE – American Bikers for Awareness Teaching and Education – donated ‘Buddy Bears’ to the Carlton County volunteer Fire and Ambulance.
Northland Roasters Celebrate National Coffee Day
Tuesday coffee lovers across the nation had reason to celebrate their java jolt.
Questions Surround Hog Island Health Hazards
Douglas County Board Without Enough Information to Make Decision
The Douglas County Land Conservation Committee recommended the Land and Development Committee deny development on Hog Island.
Hermantown Chamber Welcomes New Coffee Shop
Pelican Coffee Gives Half of Profits Back to Community
The Hermantown Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of a new coffee shop Tuesday.
CSS Hosts ‘Academics and Appetizers’
Helps Students Looking to Transfer Schools
The College of St. Scholastica opened its doors Tuesday to students looking to transfer schools.
Bakery to Open in Lincoln Park
Storefront Open Thursdays
The Lillegards say they chose the location because they believe Lincoln Park to be a neighborhood on the rise and want to be there when the neighborhood reaches its full potential.
Council Votes Down Bike Lanes
Superior St. Plan Will Not Include Separate Lanes for Bikes
The addition of bike lanes to the 80 foot wide streetscape would have resulted in the loss of nearly half the on-street parking spaces in the heavily commercial district.
