DETROIT – Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than a half million vehicles in the U.S. because of new problems that can lead to engine fires. Documents posted Thursday by the government show the Korean automakers are adding three recalls after reports of fires across the country. The largest recall covers nearly 379,000 Kia Soul SUVs from 2012 through 2016…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wise Fool Theater presents a family friendly folktale at Lincoln Park Middle School March 1 – 10. Set deep within the mysterious Tombigbee Swamp, “Wiley and the Hairy Man” is a story full of magic and danger. Wiley must face his fears and defeat the Hairy Man. This performance is perfect for ages five through adult. An…
MADISON, Wis. – The Democratic leader of the Wisconsin state Senate won’t say whether she supports a key provision of Gov. Tony Evers’ transportation plan that Republicans have backed in the past. Evers wants to repeal the state’s minimum markup law on gasoline, a move he says would cut the price of gas by as much as 14 cents a…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures we are training in the winter! Both for a race and for our minds. Winters can be long, with cabin fever kicking in. Join us for some tips on where to go to get outside and ease your mind, or train for a race coming up this Memorial Day weekend! The…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Health officials say 11 people died and 118 were injured in Minnesota hospitals and surgery centers last year from medical mistakes that were preventable. The Minnesota Department of Health’s annual report released Friday says the deaths included three infants who died during what were supposed to be uncomplicated deliveries. It’s the 15th year the health department has…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The tradition is continuing with Marcia Hales’s Park Point holiday lights which will now be at historic Glensheen Mansion for the holidays. After 20 years, Hales said she would not be doing her lights anymore and is giving them to the mansion to allow the tradition to keep going. “Now knowing the tradition can continue in an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The historic NorShor Theatre has now been open for a year. It was even busier in its first 365 days than the Duluth Playhouse expected and more could be offered this year. Christine Gradl Seitz is the Executive and Artistic Director of the Duluth Playhouse. She says the six-hundred seat venue has given even more people a…
DULUTH, Minn.- What do baking and legos have in common? They’re ways to teach your children science at home. Making science fun was the goal at Lowell Elementary who held their first ever STEM festival Thursday night. Over 10 experiment stations that included playing with machines with Denfeld robotics or making rockets launch through the gym helped students see what…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A group in superior is working to keep kids off drugs in a new way- they’ve created a “quiz show”. The Elk’s Lodge and local community coalition teamed up to create it and bring drug awareness to middle school students in a fun way. They say drug and alcohol use starts as early as 11 years old in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- From the devastating day in April when the Husky Oil Refinery went up in flames to dangerous calls involving threatening officers with weapons, the Superior Police Department faced an array of challenges in 2018. But many of those challenges were met with accomplishments recognized by other officers in the city. The awards started nearly 15 years ago as…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 2018-2019 winter season got off to a quiet start with snowfall, but that all changed in February. A record 36.4″ of snow fell in Duluth making February 2019 the snowiest February on record. It beat the record that was set 80 years ago back in 1939 at 33.9″. Let’s put this into perspective. At the beginning…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Nearly 90 employers from around the twin ports hoped to recruit new employees at University of Wisconsin Superior today. Finding a job can be difficult for anyone in the workforce. Thanks to UWS, students and community members get a chance to network with employers from the region. The Head of the Lakes job and internship fair at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Now that the old Carter Hotel has been torn down city officials are looking forward to opportunities to breathe new life into downtown. The city says that the deteriorating hotel had attracted graffiti and vandalism for years. They believe it had become an eye–sore to nearby businesses and there were several vacancies nearby. Kristi Stokes from the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota House committee has passed a proposed “red flag” law that would allow families and police to get court orders to temporarily remove guns from people judged to be an imminent danger to themselves or others. The House public safety committee approved the bill 10-7 along party lines Thursday. The same panel on Wednesday night…
OCONTO, Wis. – A Wisconsin man is facing his 11th drunken driving charge. Sixty-six-year-old Douglas Kluth of Green Bay was arrested early Wednesday in Oconto County. Authorities allege he had an open beer on the center console of his car. Officials say the State Patrol was helping with traffic when Kluth parked his vehicle and approached a trooper. The trooper…
HIBBING, Minn. – One suspect in the January fatal shooting of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley pleaded guilty last week to one count of second-degree murder. Anthony Howson, 20, is one of three suspects charged in the murder of LaValley whose body was found by a snowmobiler on the Mesabi Trail near Kerr on January 6. Howson’s review hearing is scheduled for…
HILL CITY, Minn. – A Hill City man made his first court appearance in Itasca County District Court on five counts of attempted second degree murder, five counts of first-degree assault on a police officer with deadly force and two counts of domestic assault. All charges stem from an officer involved shooting and domestic assault incident that took place on…
LINCOLN PARK, Minn. — In this weeks Cooking Connection we are going hard “core” with Duluth Cider! Check out the new cider that will be released TUESDAY MARCH 5th! It’s called NORTH and it’s made with Sawtooth Mountain maple syrup and pine, delivering a true Northland cider. Grab a few and listen to some tunes, see the live music line…
WALKER, Minn. — Ice fishing has come a long way from sitting on a bucket, in fact now you can kick back, relax, fish from a recliner, a couch, even a bed and more! Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes inside the deep history of Trapper’s Landing Lodge, “Kept the original bar top that was here back in the 40’s! Even…
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers is releasing his first state budget to a skeptical Republican Legislature, with many of his proposals likely dead on arrival and others unlikely to pass without significant changes. Evers, a Democrat, unveils his plan Thursday night during a joint meeting of the Legislature. That will kick off a monthslong process…
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ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Bigfork. Authorities say Kacey Hafeman has been missing since 5:30 p.m. February 26 and is believed to have run away from home. According to the Sheriff’s Office Hafeman may have been given a ride to the Grand Rapids…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior will showcase food and cultures from around the world for its 22nd annual Cultural Night on Saturday, March 2, at UW-Superior. The theme for this year’s event is “Celebrating our Differences.” Cultural Night, which is sponsored by World Students Association (WSA), will feature an international food tasting (hors d’oeuvre style) and cultural performances…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s projected budget surplus has shrunk to just over $1 billion, leaving lawmakers nearly $500 million less to work with compared with the last forecast announced in December. Minnesota Management and Budget said in a statement Thursday that the state’s budget and economic outlook have weakened since the previous forecast. The agency says slower projected economic…
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(AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota House committee has wrapped up a five-hour hearing on a pair of contentious gun control bills. The public safety committee voted 9-7 Wednesday night to approve a bill to require universal criminal background checks for gun purchasers. The panel then began considering a bill for a “red flag” law to allow…
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — President Donald Trump has departed Vietnam after failing to reach an agreement during his second nuclear summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The U.S. leader said he “walked away” from talks with Kim after it was clear the two sides remained at odds in talks over ending the North’s nuclear program. Trump says the North…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â The city of Duluth hasn’t changed it’s flag for nearly 50 years. Some people think it needs an update. On Wednesday the city organized a meeting for people to share their thoughts about how to update it. The city says they have heard many requests to change the design. So they invited the public to come share ideas. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Department of Transportation shared an update on its efforts to restore an unearthed Native American Burial site in the Fond Du Lac neighborhood. MnDOT held another community meeting on Wednesday. Transportation officials say after nearly two years of the accidental unearthing by MnDOT. Crews are continuing their sensitive work which has been slowed a bit with the…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD student Mike Mayou, who is studying at the Labovitz School of Business and Economics at the university, has announced he is running for an at-large seat on the Duluth City Council in November. “I’m running to make our city government open and accessible to all so that we can continue to make Duluth an inclusive city…
DULUTH, Minn.- The proposed Northern Lights Express Rail System, that would connect Duluth to the Twin Cities, is seeing new life in Governor Tim Walz’s first capital spending proposal. The proposal calls for $11 million to leverage federal matching funds for passenger rail systems like the Northern Lights Express in Duluth. “The next step in the process is to secure the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Healthcare cost the City of Superior nearly $6 million in 2018. Now, the city is looking at some new ways to contain those costs, including adding a medical tourism option to their employee health plan. Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland traveled to Mexico last month for a stem cell procedure to treat his MS. “It was great,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – When it comes to the winter we often think of ways to avoid injury, especially to our back from shoveling while also trying not to slip and fall. One area that might be neglected are your eyes. We all know it can be very difficult for drivers to see when the sun reflects off the snow, but…
DULUTH, Minn. – More than 400 students participated in UMD’s 2019 Summit on Equity, Race, and Ethnicity. The goal is creating an even more inclusive campus community. Over 40 workshops were held in the Kirby Student Center at UMD focusing on a variety of topics. Among the workshops, many provide knowledge about how access to opportunities may not be…
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Walz recently announced his billion dollar proposal to fund projects statewide, including multi–million dollar plans to renovate and preserve UMD’s infrastructure. The school could get a percentage of $100 million split between all University of Minnesota campuses to preserve a former chemistry building at UMD. Also, about another $4 million dollars proposed in the bill will…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday students and faculty at the College of St. Scholastica volunteered around the Northland for Community Day. Each spring semester CSS students and staff have the day off to spend time giving back. About one thousand people participated in the event which is held each spring and fall. They volunteer at a wide range of places…
NEENAH, Wis. (AP) — Authorities in Wisconsin have released 911 calls and police video that show the chaos of a deadly, 131-car pileup during whiteout conditions. Sunday’s chain-reaction crash on southbound Interstate 41 near Neenah, about 100 miles northwest of Milwaukee, killed a 30-year-old school teacher and injured 71 others. One woman called 911 to report she was just in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy officials are saying the demolition process at the refinery in Superior may get delayed due to the recent heavy snow fall. According to a Husky spokesperson, despite a possible delay they still plan on opening in 2020 in different phases. Once open they expect to continue to process 50,000 barrels of oil a day as…
George Mack, Jr., 42 MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – An inmate at the Moose Lake Sex Offender Program who was charged in January with attempted murder in the first degree and fourth-degree assault pleaded guilty to both charges on Monday. According to authorities 42-year-old George Mack slashed a clinical supervisor’s throat twice on January 29 in the MSOP facility. The victim,…
FARIBAULT, Minn. – A Northfield firefighter has died in a snowmobile crash in Rice County. Sheriff’s officials say rescuers found Chad Van Zuilen underneath his snowmobile that was partially buried by snow during last weekend’s blizzard. They spotted the ski of his snowmobile in Webster Township. The 37-year-old firefighter was pronounced dead at Northfield Hospital early Sunday. Sheriff Troy Dunn…
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MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man who tried to join and fight for the Islamic State has been sentenced to seven years in a federal prison. Federal prosecutors say Jason Ludke was a “true danger” and asked for a 20-year sentence followed by a lifetime of supervised released. But, Ludke’s attorney asked for five years, saying his client was a “lost…
WATERSMEET, Mich. — For some families, there is no excuse to stay inside all winter long. In fact for some, it’s time to head out on the ice and do some fishing! Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us on the ice, in the wilderness of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Joining a father and son that are building life long memories and…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen (all times local): 4:55 p.m. President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, says he’s seen the president’s tax returns but hasn’t gone through them. Cohen is testifying Wednesday before the House oversight committee. Trump broke with decades of tradition for presidential candidates by refusing to release…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host nearly 90 employers from the Twin Ports and beyond as part of the free Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair on Thursday, February 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. Employers will be available to meet, network and recruit for internships, seasonal work,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday, March 3 marks World Wildlife Day and the Lake Superior Zoo is inviting you to help them celebrate and raise awareness. Local artist Brad Vanderbrook will be showcasing his giant portraits of endangered species around the Zoo, and will also be creating his newest piece of work. Vanderbrook uses white bedsheets and permanent marker to create…
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has quietly appointed a former legislator to the state Department of Natural Resources board. The board’s chairman, Fred Prehn, introduced Fred Clark as a board member at the board’s meeting Tuesday morning. He replaces Preston Cole, whom Evers appointed as DNR secretary in December. The DNR’s board liaison, Laurie Ross, said Evers appointed Clark…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Legislature is bracing for its first hearing this session on the contentious issue of gun control. The House public safety committee hearing is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Capitol. It will hear testimony on bills to require universal criminal background checks for gun purchasers, and to let families and police petition courts…
