MADISON, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin-Madison has announced plans to give faculty and staff a 4 percent pay increase over the next year. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that a 2 percent pay raise would occur in July followed by another 2 percent increase January 2019. The university says employees must have started in their current positions by Jan. 8, be…
BUHL, Minn.-Community leaders in Minnesota are denouncing efforts by a North Carolina-based Ku Klux Klan group that has distributed hundreds of recruiting flyers in the northeast part of the state. The Star Tribune reports the group has posted flyers in the city of Virginia, and the towns of Buhl and Embarrass. Community leaders say they’re working to identify who distributed…
DULUTH, Minn. – As many Northlanders know, it’s possible to ride bikes all year, even when there is snow on the ground. Spirit Mountain is celebrating that fact with the Third Annual Frosted Fatty Weekend this weekend. Festivities start up on Saturday, January 20 and run through Sunday, January 21. There will be two days of fat bike races, bike…
Copyright MeredithDULUTH, Minn.-Congressional candidate and Two Harbors-native Leah Phifer will be featured on the Time Magazine cover’s Jan. 29th issue. Multiple other women are also featured on the cover, all of whom are running for elected office for the first time. The cover story is titled “The Avengers” and marks the one year anniversary of the Women’s March in Washington….
Duluth will soon become home to the Northland’s first-ever “Toppers Pizza.” The Wisconsin-based pizza chain was founded in 1991 and is based out of Whitewater. The first official franchise store opened in Eau Claire in 1997. The Toppers Pizza in Duluth will be located at 1231 East 9th Street across from the Cenex. It’s not known when the restaurant will…
SUPERIOR, WIS. -The latest numbers are in and the unemployment rates are at an all time low. Wisconsin set a record last month for the lowest unemployment rate ever. Wisconsin’s Dec. unemployment rate dropped to three percent. In a report released today by the Department of Workforce Development shows the unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percent from Nov.’s rate of 3.2…
DULUTH, Minn. – The recent flu outbreak has many Northland schools taking extra precautions. Several schools are seeing an increase in flu–like illnesses. But health officials at Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth tell us there hasn’t been anything too much out of the ordinary for them when it comes to the flu. The school reports to the State of Minnesota if more than five…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Glensheen Mansion is shining with purple pride for the Minnesota Vikings. Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman says the lights will project purple on the outside of the mansion until the Vikings lose, which he says will hopefully be after winning the Super Bowl. Enger Tower in Duluth will shine purple Friday through Sunday of this weekend. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Vikings victory last Sunday not only has fans shouting SKOL but businesses are getting into the spirit as well. Duluth’s own Riverside Soy Candles now has a purple edition. The candles are typically colorless, but the creator says she knew she needed to honor the team. “I think it kind of brings the community together and people…
DULUTH, Minn.- This time of year it’s common to get the winter blues. The medical term is seasonal affective disorder. The Duluth Community Action Center has some tips to fight S.A.D. naturally. “We can actually do something, without having to pay something, it’s very cheap,” integrative nutrition health coach Inge Maskun said. “For me it’s dancing, turn it up the music…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lately sexual harassment allegations against high profile individuals are making headlines. One local group is training individuals how to handle incidents in the work place. The Northland Human Resources Association is hosting sexual harassment training explaining how to create a safe work environment and help employers recognize inappropriate behavior. “Sometimes it’s just not knowing where to go to and…
DULUTH, Minn.- There’s a national shortage of IV solution; aftermath of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, which happens to be home to 80 drug manufactures, who supplied it the solution to the U.S. Officials with Essentia Health in Duluth say there’s no need to worry the shortage isn’t affecting patient care. IV bags are given to patients that are dehydrated. The…
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A California couple tortured a dozen of their children for years, starving them to the point that their growth was stunted, chaining them to their beds for up to months, preventing them from using the toilet at times and forbidding them from showering more than once a year, a prosecutor said Thursday. Frederic J. Brown/Pool Photo…
AP Photo/Andrew HarnikWashington (AP) – A divided House voted to prevent a government shutdown after an eleventh-hour deal brought conservatives aboard. But the GOP-written measure faces gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remains unclear whether lawmakers will be able to find a way to keep federal offices open past a Friday night deadline. The House voted by a near…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The 2018 Lake Superior Ice Festival is still about a week away, but workers are busy in Superior getting ready now. Crews are getting the rinks prepared for the pond hockey tournament and clearing snow for the figure skating tournament. The fun begins next Friday, Jan. 26 when thousands will make their way to the ice. New games…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new housing development is in the works in Central Hillside. This Monday council members will decide whether to approve an $800,000 grant to support the development. The proposed $20 million project would be located at 1st Avenue West and 4th Street. Right now most of the property is a parking lot, but it could be the future site of a…
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DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is working on submitting an application for a $1 million loan to help along an expansion of the Verso paper mill in Duluth. The mill is planning on having an expansion project worth an estimated $21 million so the plant can stay more competitive by being able to process scrap paper into pulp. The city…
HAYWARD, Wis.-In recent weeks snow has pummeled the Northland much to outdoor enthusiast’s delight. Today, Fox 21 checked in with Northlander’s in Hayward to see how much they are enjoying it. There are nine inches of snow on the ground there, which is making ski trail conditions ideal. One person we spoke with said he’s traveled all over the state…
MADISON, Wis.-Opponents say Gov. Scott Walker’s welfare overhaul proposal is a politically tone deaf effort that will do more harm than good. Walker on Thursday called on the Legislature to approve a variety of measures that include tougher work requirements, additional drug testing and a new photo identification requirement for food stamp recipients. Bobby Peterson is director of ABC for…
Sandstone, Minn – Rescued tigers play like kittens at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. Check out this video sent to us by Executive Director and Founder, Tammy Thies. This style of rough-housing may give some “paws,” but the tigers seem to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The goal of the non-profit is providing a natural sanctuary to wildcats that cannot live in…
DULUTH, Minn.-A 58-year-old man was killed earlier today after a vehicle he was performing maintenance on, rolled onto him while he was in front it. That’s what police believe happened at an incident that happened at about 9:45 a.m. in the area of Ninth Avenue East and Ninth Street. Police are still investigating the incident, but foul play is not…
LINCOLN, Neb.-The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline says it is moving forward with its plans and hopes to begin construction next year. TransCanada Corp. said Thursday that its decision builds on the Nebraska Public Service Commission’s decision to approve a route through the state on Nov. 20. The company based in Calgary, Canada, says it has secured enough long-term…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota has missed the cut in the race to land Amazon’s second headquarters. The Seattle-based tech giant released its list of 20 finalists on Thursday morning, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago and many more. But Minneapolis and St. Paul weren’t on the list. Amazon opened a casting call for its business this summer…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota unemployment rate has reached a 17-year low of 3.1 percent, with jobs growing in the Duluth-Superior area by 2.1 percent in the last year. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released those figures today noting that the unemployment rate has been cut in half, compared to seven years ago. “Minnesota’s economy has greatly improved…
DULUTH, Minn. – During the winter months, a savory dish is always a great dinner choice. Bellisio’s in Canal Park offers many meals that fit that bill. For this week’s Cooking Connection, the Executive Chef of Catering By Bellisio’s, Eric Denney, showed FOX 21’s William Seay how to make Penne from Heaven. PENNE FROM HEAVEN Heat olive oil in pan…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday afternoon Arc Minnesota is offering Northlanders with disabilities a chance to get insight on succeeding in a new career. A national speaker, Bob Niemic, will be presenting. Niemic has traveled around the country to discuss ways people with disabilities can find employment that matches their interests. The session will be from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. in…
MADISON, Wis.-Preliminary estimates show unemployment in Wisconsin reached a record low in December. The state Department of Workforce Development released figures Thursday that show the unemployment rate in December was three percent. That’s a record for December and matches the lowest rate on record. The rate was down 0.2 percentage points from November. The national unemployment rate in December was…
Courtesy, Friends of Northland FireWire Facebook pageHIBBING, Minn.-The Northland FireWire is reporting that a garage was destroyed by a fire at 4 a.m. today at the 3800 block of Third Avenue East in Hibbing. One person was taken to the hospital in the incident with unknown injuries. The house, which was unattached to the garage, has moderate damage. The cause…
DULUTH, Minn. – Congress has a lot of work to do with the possibility of a government shutdown hanging in the balance. The last time there was a government shutdown like that the year was 2013. History may repeat itself if an agreement isn’t reached by Friday. A government shutdown can delay services or anything that people receive from the federal…
DULUTH, Minn. – Being that it’s winter, the only kind of fishing there is to do is through a hole in the ice. But that’s not stopping some fishing enthusiasts from thinking about spring time. Great Lakes Fly Shop in Duluth offers fly tying classes furring the winter months, helping fly fishing fans learn the craft of tying their own…
DULUTH, Minn. – Long-term care facilities and child day cares are on alert to help prevent the spread of flu as the state of Minnesota has recently seen an explosion of influenza cases. It’s so bad health experts are describing this year’s flu season as severe and one of the worst in recent memory. One child has even died this…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s United Presbyterian Church has the first of its kind, an inclusive care unit. The box is filled with cold weather goods like mittens and socks. Anyone can grab what they need and the public isn’t responsible for restocking the box. There will be five inclusive care units located throughout Superior. “The idea was to place it outside where people could come and…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland is still a little over two months away from the official start of spring, but when temperatures plummet as low as they have been, it’s hard not to think of warmer weather. Spring in the northern hemisphere begins on Tuesday, March 20, and one business in the Northland is already growing more and more excited….
DULUTH, Minn. – Last Sunday the Minnesota Vikings miracle win over the New Orleans Saints kept them alive in the playoffs. It also means Duluth’s very own C.J. Ham has more football to play this season. His parents Tina and Cortez work in Duluth and they are still excited about that big win. The Ham’s believe C.J. was destined to play in the NFL and watching…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A birthday celebration was held for the man who built the Fairlawn Mansion. Martin Pattison would have been 177 years on Jan. 17. He was instrumental in developing the Northland, so what better way to mark the occasion than with cake and cookies? Fairlawn guests received guided tours of the more than 42 room mansion that was built way back in 1891….
Logo Courtesy Lake Country PowerGRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Lake Country Power is making emergency repairs to a transmission line going into its Cedar Valley substation, which could cause power outages for members from Floodwood to Jacobson. “Lake Country Power will re-route electric service in the area in an effort to prevent service interruption while crews from Minnesota Power, the transmission line owner,…
SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn.-A 24-year-old woman and one-year-old girl were ejected from their vehicle at 9 a.m. today, after their truck drove off the left side of Highway 2 at Munger Shaw Road, rolled, and then struck a tree. Neither have life-threatening injures. A four-year-old boy remained in the vehicle during the incident, but he was also left with non-life threatening…
DULUTH, Minn. – Meet Harley! Harley is 12-years-old and was featured as Pet of the Week on FOX 21 Local News at 7 Wednesday morning. When arriving at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, Harley was diabetic. After losing a few pounds, obtaining proper medications and eating right, he is no longer diabetic. Now, Harley is looking for his new…
DULUTH, Minn. – Last year, millions of women marched around the country advocating for women’s rights. This effort was also present in Duluth. This weekend, that sight will be seen again as men and women fill the street for the cause. The Feminist Action Collective is hosting the 2nd Annual Twin Ports Women’s March on Saturday, January 20. The day…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s health insurance exchange says it enrolled more than 116,000 residents in plans this year. MNsure announced its record level of signups for the individual market on Wednesday. It comes days after open enrollment ended Sunday in Minnesota. The exchange’s high watermark showcases the flexibility of a state-based exchange amid cuts to the health care law at the…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a judge’s order requiring a man to provide his fingerprint to unlock his cellphone was constitutional and didn’t violate his right against self-incrimination. Wednesday’s decision comes in the case of Matthew Diamond, who wanted burglary and theft convictions overturned in connection with a 2014 robbery in Chaska. Diamond’s attorney argued the district…
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GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Northland family is without a home, and their two dogs are dead after a fire. St. Louis County authorities said a neighbor saw the family’s home up in flames around 3 p.m. Tuesday on Bergstrom Junction Road in Grand Lake Township, which is about 20 miles northwest of Duluth. Nobody was home at the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- It’s the longest sled dog race in the country outside of Alaska and the 34th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is coming up next weekend. Back in the late 1800’s John Beargrease and his brothers would travel from Duluth to Thunder Bay Ontario delivering mail. John became known for using sled dogs and is…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The owner of McQuade’s Herbs, Spices and More in Two Harbors is working on a new project spicing up a bar formally known as The Pub. Frank McQuade is transforming the vacant bar into McQuade’s Pub and Grill, which aims to open in February. The restaurant will offer a lunch menu with sandwiches and burgers, and full-course…
DULUTH, Minn. – This year the IRS will start accepting tax returns on January 29. According to the IRS, nearly 155 million individual returns are expected to be filed this year. Business is already booming at H&R Block on Grand Avenue in West Duluth. Tax professionals say they’ve already had a few dozen customers walk through the door. This year…
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Minnesota State Troopers along with Lyle firefighters at the scene of a semi that collided with the west side of Lyle Public School Tuesday morning in Lyle. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com. Courtesy Austin Daily HeraldLYLE, Minn.-A semitrailer truck veered off a highway and crashed through the wall of an elementary school in southern Minnesota, injuring four people including two children in a…
