TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Agate Bay hadn’t had a Tugboat servicing the area for 36 years, after the last boat, Edna G, was retired. And though the Edna G is still docked at Agate Bay, a new tug boat is taking over her job. The Nancy J, owned and operated by Heritage Marine in Duluth, is the new boat servicing the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- With Easter just around the corner, flower shops in the Northland are busy preparing for the big holiday. Engwall Florist and Gifts in Hermantown is expecting to sell around 12 hundred Easter Lilies this season. Though some stores have already sold out of Easter Lilies, Rod Saline, Owner of Engwall says there are enough Easter Lilies at his store…
DULUTH, Minn.- Our furry friends at Animal Allies in Duluth received a big check, Friday. Miller Hill Subaru was at Animal Allies to present a check of more than 11 thousand dollars to Animal allies. The money came from Subaru’s Share the Love event, where customers purchasing a vehicle from Subaru could choose 1 out of 5 charities that Subaru…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin license plates have features six characters for more than 30 years, but that’s about to change. The state Department of Transportation expects to begin issuing plates with seven numbers and letters beginning later this month as the inventory of six-character plates dwindles. Department of Corrections prisoners are already making the plates. The six-character plates allowed…
Photo: MnDOT VIRGINIA, Minn. – Road work will begin next week on the Highway 53 relocation project. On Monday, April 17, Highway 135 will close between Highway 53 and Bourgin Road. Traffic will be detoured on Hwy 53 to Eveleth and on Hwy 37 to Gilbert. Motorists should follow the directions from the detour signs. The closure and detour will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Monday, April 24, motorists will be restricted to a single lane on northbound I-35 between Willow River and Sturgeon Lake. Single lane restrictions will happen weekdays until May 26. Both northbound lanes will be open to traffic on Fridays at 1 p.m. Southbound lanes will be restricted to single lanes Monday through Saturday April 24 –…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released some its top priorities for road construction projects this spring with a couple of huge ones being right here in the Northland. One of the top ones being worked on in this area will be the bridge construction project between Eveleth and Virginia. That project will also lead to rerouting Highway 53…
DULUTH, Minn. – Motorists may be temporarily stopped on Highway 169 in the Eagles Nest Lake Area just west of Ely beginning on Monday, April 17, as rock blasting begins for the highway reconstruction project. Large trucks will be hauling blasted material on and off the highway. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in the work zone. Beginning on…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Maintenance staff are preparing for the annual “raising of the roses” in the Duluth Rose Garden on London Road. Volunteers are encouraged to join in on the annual spring tradition for the following dates: Tuesday, April 18 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dates are…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Thursday, $1 billion in state road and bridge projects that will be conducted statewide this year. The 211 projects, many of which are already underway, will help keep the state’s roads and bridges in good working condition to continue to keep motorists safe on the roadway, and support thousands of…
DULUTH, Minn. – An event happening this weekend in the Northland is sure to attract thousands to the Lake Superior Zoo! Preparations are well underway for the annual Easter Egg-stravaganza. It all happens this Saturday and organizers say it’s the largest public, pre-Easter fun activity in the Twin Ports. With fun for the entire family, you’re invited to stop by…
Joseph JakubowskiMILWAUKEE – Sheriff’s officials say a man suspected of stealing firearms from a gun store and sending President Donald Trump an anti-government manifesto has been arrested in southwestern Wisconsin. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Joseph Jakubowski was captured around 6 a.m. Friday near Readstown, Wisconsin. The sheriff’s office said in a statement that he was captured without…
Duluth, Minn. The winter snow pack is gone, wildfires have begun and on top of that human error mixed in has created devastation for one Duluth home owner. It all happened at this home on the 500 block of 18th avenue east. Using a handheld torch to burn dry pine needles quickly turned into an all-out inferno. Human flames that…
Moose Lake, Minn. – Crews at the Moose Lake Campgrounds are gearing up for a busy season. Staff there is set to open up sometime next month, but there is still plenty of work to be done, clearing tree branches, and getting the facilities up running. They’re also tying up a few loose ends left after the flood that hit Moose…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Harlem Globetrotters were in Duluth Thursday as part of their 2017 World Tour. Before the show started at AMSOIL Arena, families hit the court with some of the players for a once in a lifetime experience. The Globetrotters signed some autographs, took a few photos, and even taught fans a few tricks of their own. “I…
DULUTH, Minn. – Construction on 4th Street in Duluth will pick back up next Monday. Last year, crews completed work to replace old utilities and damaged roads between 6th and 10th Avenue East. Construction will be done in phases, starting between 10th and 19th Avenue East , and continue down to Wallace Avenue as work is completed. That portion of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fifth Grade Student at Stowe Elementary hosted Acted out history at the Colonial Fair today. Students studied what life was like in the colonial times, and dressed in costumes to show what they learned to their family and friends. The school gym became a colonial village and children acted out roles like black smiths, and store owners of…
SUPERIOR Wis.- Henry Boucha who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1970s, gave a presentation on diversity, and answered questions from students, fans, and community members, at the Multicultural center in UWS. Boucha talked about his career playing in the NHL and in the Olympics, and the adversities and racism he experienced, even as a professional athlete. He…
DULUTH, Minn.- Movie time has become more comfortable at the Marcus Duluth Cinema, thanks to their new chairs The Marcus Duluth Cinema has installed new chairs called Dream Loungers in 4 of their theatres. The Dream Loungers are all electric and recline back all the way, so theatre goers can watch the newest movie with more space and comfort than…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota officials say nearly 40,000 children were suspected of being abused or neglected in the state last year, a 25-percent increase from 2015. Minnesota Public Radio reports the data posted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services also noted a spike in maltreatment investigations. The report didn’t detail what was behind the increase, but says…
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will implement burning restrictions in Cook, Lake and Northern St. Louis counties beginning on April 24. Conditions for wildfires are at their prime with warmer temperatures, little to no snow, and dry vegetation, so dead grass and brush can easily light and burn quickly. During spring restrictions, the state will not give out burning…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a fire at 518 North 18th Avenue East around 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Neighbors reportedly saw smoke coming from the house and called 911. Fire officials confirmed that 21 firefighters responded to the blaze, and when the first arrived on scene flames were visible at the front of the house. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A wildfire fire broke out early this morning just before 11 a.m. near the Hartley Nature Center and Glen Avon Overlook near the rock face. All fire units were called to a report of four to five separate areas burning with smoke filling the air. A Woodland resident who was out on her daily walk noticed the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Retired veterans living in Minnesota are getting a big break on this year’s taxes. That’s because Minnesota’s Legislature approved a measure last year that exempted military pension payments from the state income tax. Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner General Larry Shellito and a key Republican lawmaker held a news conference Wednesday to remind veterans about…
MADISON, Wis.– Democratic and Republican lawmakers are teaming up on a bill to create a program that would help veterans become farmers and establish a logo to differentiate the state’s veteran–grown products. Democrat Rep. Evan Goyke and Republicans Sen. Patrick Testin and Rep. Ed Brooks announced the bill at a news conference Wednesday. The bill would require the Department of…
HIBBING, Minn.-The Hibbing Fire Department responded to two fires at Hibbing Taconite at about 11 p.m. yesterday. When fire crews arrived they found a production truck on fire. A few minutes later, a second fire was reported in the pellet plant. That fire was found in an electrical room on the third floor. Both fires were extinguished after crews were…
Duluth, Minn.-Duluth Parks and Recreation celebrated another year with their annual commission meeting. The night was to recap accomplishments, look towards the future and recognize key partners that have played a significant role in moving forward several park plans. One of those plans is the reconstruction of Lincoln Park “There are issues that we’ve had with the park. It was…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – 2017-2018 seasons for its Main Stage, Underground, Children’s Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) series! Featuring six sensational titles in the Main Stage season, the Duluth Playhouse is ready for its next stage at the NorShor and its 650-seat theatre. MAIN STAGE 2017-2018 SEASON* Rumors by Neil Simon September 21-October 1, 2017 A Christmas…
Superior, Wis. Air pollution leads to mercury and that ends ups contaminating the natural resources right here including our lakes and rivers, even the fish that live in those water sources. According to one UMD professor, Minnesota has some of the highest levels of mercury in the region. Should this cause any concern for anglers gearing up for the fishing…
DULUTH, Minn. – For all of you out there with a hidden talent this could be your chance to show it off. Duluth Sister Cities International is putting on the Duluth’s Got Talent show. Auditions are May 3rd, and the performance is May 12th. For anybody trying to get their act ready, classes are being offered every Wednesday night at Lincoln Park…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson and other city officials announced a new initiative to reduce Duluth’s carbon footprint. The Canal Park steam plant, Duluth Energy Systems, is going completely coal free for the next seven months. Mayor Larson believes this pilot initiative is a big step toward her goal of reducing Duluth’s carbon emissions by 80% before the year…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth company is making a name for itself, working on custom projects for other local business. Sheet Metal Solutions hosted an open house and ribbon cutting Wednesday at their new location in Lincoln Park. Last year, Mark and Becky LaTour moved their business from a small workshop at their home, to a new 5,000 square foot…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth chapel is looking a little more colorful, thanks to pair of local artists. Four stained glass windows were unveiled Wednesday afternoon at Benedictine Living Community. The senior living center commissioned the work to Barb and Jim Collette, who have been working out of a studio in their home for the last 20 years. The couple…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Public Schools is looking at more possible cuts as it faces another budget deficit. Declining enrollment is the main factor leaving the district with a nearly $2.3 million dollar budget shortfall. Doug Hasler, Chief Financial Officer with Duluth Public Schools, says the district is working to identify any possible areas to create savings in order to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Yesterday’s Empty Bowl event, raised $57,715 for the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. The annual event ensures that about 150,000 meals will be available to the less fortunate. Since it started in 1994, the event has raised more than a million dollars for the hungry, which equals about 3.1 million meals. “Once again we are amazed…
DULUTH, Minn. – Things were getting toasty in the Northland Wednesday, and no, we’re not talking weather! Northlanders are taking part in National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, especially the staff at Toasty’s Sandwich Shop in Duluth. Owner Tom Hagen says since the opening of their second location on Superior Street, business is booming. Toasty’s is using all fresh ingredients in…
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 100 employers packed the DECC today for the annual Northland Career Fair. Job seekers were able to meet with employers and apply for a variety of jobs. One official from the event told us, the job market is getting stronger in this area. “There’s full-time, part-time, seasonal – there’s just really everything, which is just amazing to me,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Each Spring anglers take the shores of Lake Superior in hopes of a tasty salmon biting their line. Right now the Coho Salmon are running and chasing their primary food source, the smelt. Fishing is good along the south pier of the Canal in Duluth where many anglers try their luck in hopes to catch the prize…
DULUTH, Minn. — Officials from the City of Duluth met to discuss issues with parking around town. City leaders discussed the community’s interest in enforcing ordinances against front yard parking. They also met with members of the Duluth Landlords Association about issues with off-street parking and rental licenses. “Looking at where the parking is located, trying to make sure that…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The City of Superior is ready for a new elementary school; officials and students broke ground earlier this morning. Elementary students and their principal grabbed the shovels right at the spot where the new Cooper Elementary School will go. Voters approved a referendum in 2016 to fund the new state of the art, two-story school. School district…
DULUTH, Minn.-Your tax filing date is fast approaching. On Tuesday you are supposed to have all you information turned into the IRS, otherwise you can be fined. One local expert from Community Action Duluth, offered up some advice for those who owe the government some money. “You don’t necessarily have to pay balance due,” said Julia Cheng, of Community Action…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – One Iron Range town is looking for a image change from a declining to a thriving community. The Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Project is run by a group of volunteers who want to make their city more vibrant. These volunteers launched five specific projects ranging from creating an interactive walking tour, improving Kiwanis Park and restoring storefronts. The…
HIBBING, Minn. – Work is set to begin on restoring Hibbing High School’s auditorium. The project will cost about $2.5 Million, with construction scheduled for the next two summers. In the past, the room has hosted Presidential candidates and of course a young Bob Dylan. The school’s superintendent says Hibbing is lucky to have so much community interest in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be inspecting bridge on April 24, 25, and 27, and will need to close traffic lanes and detour traffic during the inspections. Closures include: April 24: Ramp from northbound I-535 to southbound I-35 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25: Ramp from northbound I-535 northbound I-35 from 9 a.m. to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department along with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, and Gold Cross responded to the report of a garage fire at 7601 Tower Avenue on Wednesday afternoon around 1:42. When crews arrived, they found a two stall detached garage with heavy smoke and fire visible coming from the structure. Due to the location and a…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth police are looking for two suspects involved in an alleged robbery at the Dollar Tree on the 300 block of Central Entrance. Employees at the store said a firearm was displayed during the incident. The first suspect is being described as a black man in his late 20’s. He’s believed to be six-feet tall with a skinny build…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is home to many exotic animals, but we can’t forget about our barnyard friends! Zookeepers say rabbits and chickens are once again gaining in popularity as the season turns to spring. In this week’s Animal Answers, FOX 21’s Brett Scott found out why it might be best to just visit them at…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been nearly a year since Bagley and Company Jewelers closed shop in downtown Duluth after an impressive 131 years of business. The former Bagley’s building has since been sold to a Texas investor with Northland ties. But recently, the Bagley family parted ways with all their treasured hand-made jewelry cases built in 1904 – which is…
