DULUTH, Minn.-The railroad industry is a big part of the Twin Ports economy and today Northland leaders got an inside look at the future of that business. The Minnesota Regional Railroads Association and the Duluth Chamber of Commerce came together this morning at the downtown Holiday Inn to discuss a variety of factors related to railroads including infrastructure and the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Police K-9’s serve a vital role in law enforcement whether it’s helping apprehend an armed suspect or sniffing out a drug bust. This Thursday those skills will be on display during “Operation K-9” from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Superior at Amsoil Center right off the Bong Bridge. During the event, five different law enforcement agencies will have 14…
DULUTH, Minn.-A garage fire at 8031 Congdon Boulevard left no one injured in the early afternoon hours. Five trucks were on the scene to put out the blaze. There were no hydrants near the garage, so they had to set up a water system with the city’s pumping station there. The Duluth fire marshal is continuing to investigate the incident….
ST. PAUL, Minn.-U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, has filed papers to run for Minnesota attorney general. Ellison, also the vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, filed Tuesday just hours ahead of a deadline. Ellison will likely need to resign his post with the national party. Ellison is in his sixth term representing a reliably…
MADISON, Wis.-A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a family that wants to rent out their house along Hayward Lake in northern Wisconsin, despite complaints from the neighbors. The neighbors filed a lawsuit in 2016, arguing that using the home as a vacation rental violated a neighborhood covenant that prohibits short-term rentals of property. The Sawyer County…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The filing window for Minnesota’s political offices is quickly drawing to a close. The deadline to file for state and federal offices was set to close at 5 p.m. Tuesday. That will bring resolution of rampant speculation about who will run for offices up and down the ballot. Much of that speculation has centered around the race to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This summer, officials with the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center are stepping up to give back to Northland veterans in a big way – through a free trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. They’re doing this to support the many veterans in the region and hope time in the wilderness will help them heal, recover…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – This year marks 100 years since the historic, tragic fire of 1918 that ravaged much of the Northland. The blaze swept the region beginning on Saturday, October 12, 1918. Now, the Moose Lake Depot and Fires of 1918 Museum is preparing to commemorate that anniversary. “It remains the largest natural disaster in Minnesota 100 years later,”…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Construction for a roundabout at the intersection of Midway Road and Maple Grove Road in Hermantown is set to begin on Monday. Midway Road will remain open to traffic during the first month of construction; however Maple Grove Road will be closed on both sides of the intersection. “Beginning July 9, Midway Road will close at that…
Carlson, a former Miss America who is head of the organization’s board of trustees, made the announcement Tuesday, June 5, 2018, on “Good Morning America.” (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -The Miss America pageant says it is dropping the swimsuit competition in favor of an interactive session between judges and contestants. The group announced Tuesday it is…
PRESCOTT, Ontario (AP) – Canadian police say a bus ran off the road in eastern Ontario and at least 24 people have been hospitalized, four with life-threatening injuries. Ontario Provincial Police Constable Suzanne Runciman said Monday the bus was carrying approximately 37 people, including the driver and a tour guide, when it went off the westbound lanes of Highway 401….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota has proposed a tuition freeze at three of its five campuses, including Crookston, Duluth and Rochester. University system regents are expected to vote Friday on the plan that also raises in-state tuition by 1 to 2 percent at the Morris and Twin Cities campuses. If approved, it would raise tuition to about $13,000…
DULUTH, Minn. – Big box and department stores have a large selection when it comes to bling and jewelry for babies and children. But one Northland mother simply wasn’t satisfied with the choices. “Probably not your typical style, the blue hair and black walls in my house,” said Lyndsey Manning, Owner of The Bauble Fairy. For this stay-at-home mom, fashion…
DULUTH, Minn.- The new recreation center is currently being built in New Gary Duluth right outside Stowe Elementary School, which got a huge boost from U.S. Bank and the Minnesota Vikings in the form of a $50,000 grant. The funds will go toward a new sports court, which students celebrated with the team on Monday, including Vikings mascot Victor and…
CLOQUET, Minn.-All week, kids from Cloquet and the Fond du Lac Reservation are learning all about what police officers do as they participate in a variety of camps throughout the area. The program, being run by the Cloquet and Fond du Lac police departments, aims to put police in a more positive light in young people’s eyes. Organizers we spoke…
DULUTH, Minn. – An art display called “Mother Earth, Tired” has taken over the gallery at the Zeitgeist Arts Building. Artist Claudia Faith tells us she cares deeply for the planet and has a lot of natural themes in her paintings, including many images of cattle and sheep. “I believe Mother Earth is going to outlive us but, in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass has moved to 347 Canal Park Drive. The new larger space gives artists and customers the chance to experience the gallery and both studios under one roof for the first time ever. “Now it allows me to jump from one studio to another, assist my studio manager in the hot shop with a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Elder abuse is more common than you think. The month of June is dedicated to Elder Abuse Awareness Superior’s Mayor Jim Paine and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson proclaimed today, June 4th Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse can come in many forms, from emotional abuse to domestic abuse and even fraud. The issue is large and to…
DULUTH, Minn.-Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty made a stop in Duluth today as he’s seeking his governor’s seat once again. The Republican, and former presidential candidate, stopped by Monaco Air this morning to discuss his political platform with Northlanders. He said the current candidates he’s facing are just too far to the left and don’t fit with Minnesota’s core values….
DULUTH, Minn. – Harry Welty, a former Duluth school board member, has announced he is running for the 8th Congressional District seat as a Republican. This is Welty’s third time running for the seat. The previous two times he ran he was listed as an Independent candidate. Welty is anti-Trump and running as a Republican to give 8th District voters a…
WALKER, Minn. (AP) – Authorities in northern Minnesota say a 9-year-old boy was killed in an all-terrain vehicle crash over the weekend. Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch says the crash happened on private property in rural Boy River around 5 p.m. Sunday. Deputies and first responders arrived to find the 9-year-old had been operating an ATV with a 15-year-old male…
Dalton Nagel of Blue EarthFAIRMONT, Minn. (AP) – A southern Minnesota high school football player has admitted he took part in an assault on a teammate that left the other teenager unconscious last fall. Eighteen-year-old Dalton Nagel of Blue Earth pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of aiding and abetting third-degree assault in the attack on the 16-year-old teammate…
DETROIT, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to see your Great Lakes photography. Starting today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a photo contest for pictures featuring the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal or from a Corps pier, breakwater or federal harbor on the Great Lakes. You can submit your photos by email (lrephotocontest@usace.army.mil) through June…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is getting into the state’s crowded race for governor. The announcement Monday marks a shift for the Democrat, who in January said she intended to seek a fourth term as attorney general rather than run for governor. But she changed her mind after party activists at the state convention this…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The decision to limit participation in a Democratic gubernatorial debate is drawing sharp criticism and calls for candidates to boycott the July event. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association said Monday it would only allow four of the 10 candidates to participate in its July 27 debate. They would be the top four based on the most recent…
photo: loriswanson.comST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Two people familiar with the discussions say Minnesota Democratic Attorney General Lori Swanson has asked retiring U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan to be her running mate in a possible last-minute entry into the governor’s race. Two Democratic political operatives tell The Associated Press that Swanson approached Nolan about joining a campaign and he’s seriously considering….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota State Auditor Rebecca Otto is ending her campaign for governor. Otto, a Democrat, says in a Facebook post Monday that she came to the decision after dropping out of the endorsement race at this weekend’s Democratic state convention. Party activists ultimately endorsed state Rep. Erin Murphy for governor. Murphy will have at least one…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – A former employee of Johnsonville Sausage is facing federal charges that accuse him of putting foreign objects in sausages while he worked at the Sheboygan Falls company. The tampering charges allege Jonathan Tilman Lane, of Kiel, placed a wire connector in a sausage on the processing line, and during another occasion, put a cigarette paper in another…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a busy time of year with graduations taking place and Father’s Day just around the corner. This morning, Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Rachel Agurkis stopped by FOX 21 to give some gift ideas. Belkin Wemo Smart Plug Control your lights and appliances right from your smartphone or tablet Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Waterproof speaker that syncs with…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DTA summer Port Town Trolley officially hit the streets for the summer season on Sunday with some new features. The Port Town Trolley is a free daily service that runs through Labor Day in Bayfront, Canal Park, the Historical Arts and Theater District and downtown every 15 minutes from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth tradition is continuing this weekend. The Park Point Rummage Sale is taking place Friday, June 8th, and Saturday, June 9. This sale is four miles long on Duluth’s Park Point. There is expected to be about 125 yards of bargains with food available throughout the event. The sales run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin is trying to curb elder abuse and gather reliable evidence for prosecutions by handing out free surveillance cameras to family members so they can secretly record caregivers whom they suspect are hurting their loved ones. Elder abuse can include beatings, molestation, theft and neglect. People with dementia or other cognitive problems often don’t realize they…
(AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn’t make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But the court is not deciding the big issue in the case, whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people. The justices’ limited ruling turned on what…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – June marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month and a Twin Ports Task Force dedicated to the topic is hoping to get more of the public involved in stopping it. Today, Monday, June 4, a Mayoral Proclamation, featuring both Superior Mayor Jim Paines and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson took place in the Northwest Community Services Agency Senior Center at…
LEWISTON, Minn. (AP) – A student athlete at a southeastern Minnesota high school has managed to earn his high school diploma as well as a two-year college degree in the last four years. The Winona Daily News reports that Lewiston-Altura High School senior Spencer Speltz will be awarded his high school diploma a few weeks after receiving his associate’s degree….
DULUTH, Minn. – The summer reading program at the Duluth Public Library is beginning today. Kids and teens can log reading time to earn small prizes and a free book of their choice at the 20-hour mark. They may also be entered into grand prize drawings for Barnes & Noble or Visa gift cards. Participating adults will be entered into…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican Gov. Scott Walker is calling Democratic challenger Tony Evers “pathetic” for using a curse word in his Democratic Party convention speech over the weekend. Walker reacted on Twitter Monday to Evers’ comments. Evers told about 1,300 convention attendees in a speech Friday night that he was “goddamn sick and tired of Scott Walker gutting our…
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Apple is expected to preview new capabilities for its Siri digital assistant and showcase other upcoming software features. The peek at the new software will come Monday at a gathering in San Jose, California, for thousands of app developers and other computer programmers looking to create their own features that could in turn make iPhones,…
Duluth, Minn. – You know it’s a sign of summer when fountains across the Northland turn back on. That’s not the case though for a popular Canal Park fountain — across from Little Angie’s — that so many tourists love to walk through. However, a spokesperson for the city told FOX 21 on Sunday that crews are simply performing routine…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State Rep. Erin Murphy has named Rep. Erin Maye Quade as her running mate as she heads toward a primary in her bid for governor. Murphy was endorsed by Democratic activists in Rochester Saturday. She defeated U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, who has indicated he’ll run for the party nomination in an August primary. Murphy’s campaign…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of Duluthians ran and walked through Morgan Park for a good cause. The annual Morgan Park 5K run and 2.5K walk is open for kids and adults of all abilities. The race course winds through Morgan Park, passing by two city parks, historic buildings, and views of the St. Louis River. Eve Graves has been organizing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The historic Glensheen estate has launched a new program for kids. The free Sunday Funday events aim to bring kids to the mansion where they can learn about Glensheen’s history in a hands-on way. In its first week, families make origami and learned about the Japanese and Chinese influences at the historic estate. “Glensheen’s the perfect place…
DULUTH, Minn. – A one of a kind art show called ‘Who’s Watching Who?” is now on display at the Great Lakes Aquarium. Artist Angel Sarkela-Saur goes to the aquarium a lot with her daughter. She said the trips inspired her to paint images from the perspective of the creatures in the aquarium. “It helps remind you that these fish…
DULUTH, Minn. — With as many lakes and rivers as we have here in Minnesota, you can imagine how many invasive species are in our waterways. Professionals can only do so much, so volunteers are often needed to help deal with aquatic invasive species. Today, at the Lake Superior Aquarium in Duluth, educators from University of Minnesota Extension hosted a…
MINNESOTA – The Minnesota Republican Party endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson for Governor on the third ballot after rivals Philip Parrish and Mary Giuliani Stevens dropped out of the race. “Are we a party of the political class, the wealthiest donors, the lobbyists, or are we a party of grass roots republicans?” said Jeff Johnson after securing the GOP…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s estimated more than 1.3 million children in the United States are currently living with a parent who is serving overseas in the military. Everyday events happen, memories are made and often one parent is forced to miss out. But thanks to today’s technology, three students at Piedmont Elementary in Duluth has the surprise of a lifetime…
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DULUTH, Minn.- The lakewalk has been full of runners and with Grandma’s Marathon just two weeks away let’s take look at the science behind running. For some running is fun but for others it’s an intense sport. “It’s amazing to see the numbers change and their skill development as well,” St. Scholastica’s Head Cross Country Coach Chad Salmela said. To improve training…
