DULUTH, Minn. — Students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are showing some school spirit for homecoming week. The week is full of festivities and celebrations to bring students together and show off their bulldog pride. Monday was merch day at Kirby Garage for students to grab some free Bulldog merch or purchase a homecoming shirt. There are events happening…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House announcement about autism is expected Monday afternoon after President Donald Trump’s weekend comment that “I think we found an answer” to the developmental disorder. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised earlier this year to determine the cause of autism by September. That baffled brain experts who say there is no single cause and that the rhetoric appears…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Monday that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may contribute to rising autism rates in the U.S., a potential link experts have studied and say is unproven. Speaking Monday from the White House, the president said women should not take acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, “during the entire pregnancy.” He…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 41st annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest brought out one packed crowd Saturday. Local food, artists, crafts and live music were all there. Donations were accepted to help Chester Bowl’s cause to allow kids the chance to go to their winter and summer camps. From pizza and beer, to bunnies and tie-dying shirts, the weekend brought something…
US Steel Corporation Logo HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old national security agreement with Japan-based Nippon Steel to block a decision to stop processing raw steel at U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works plant in Illinois. In a statement, the White House said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered the message…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Walk to End Alzheimer’s brought out families, caregivers and people affected by the disease over the weekend in Duluth. Walkers were there to help raise money to find a cure for the disease. They carried flowers that symbolized the different ways the Alzheimer’s touches their lives. But one color was missing, and that is the driving…
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” said…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 3rd annual Tomassoni Tour has broken its fundraising record. Last weekend, the cycle tour raised $321,000 to support individuals and families battling ALS. 95 cyclists and 25 volunteers participated in this year’s tour. The tour, named after the late Minnesota Senator David Tomassoni, who died from ALS in 2022, is hosted by Never Surrender Inc.,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Needle Art Guild held their first meeting of the year September 22nd, continuing a 52-year tradition. The Guilds’ goal is to foster and contribute to art and crafts in the community. They focus on needle arts, including embroidery, needlepoint, and more. Each meeting has stitching time, a break for lunch, and a guest speaker. Today’s guest…
JAQUE, Panama (AP) — Venezuelan migrant Mariela Gómez is one of the thousands retracing their steps in a wave of “reverse migration.” With legal pathways to the U.S. slashed under President Donald Trump, she and her family are taking a cheaper, but far more dangerous, route south along Panama and Colombia’s remote Pacific coast. This is a photo gallery curated…
DULUTH, Minn.– Milton Michael Myschack, 61, of Duluth was randomly attacked with a large rock while walking under an overpass bordering Canal Park, according to his brother, Philip Myschack. The entire altercation was recorded on a cell phone where you can see a group of teens cornering Myschack before being knocked to the ground with the rock. “I really believe…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Preservation Alliance putting on its annual historic properties tour today. The long-standing annual event focuses on opening up historic buildings, residential and commercial, to the public for a chance to learn about some of Duluth’s rich history. Every year, the location and theme change, allowing for every area of Duluth to be showcased. This year,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ursa Minor Brewing is wrapping up its weekend-long Oktoberfest with some family fun today. This year’s Oktoberfest doubled as the brewery’s seventh anniversary. The free four-day event featured a variety of live music, face painting, German trivia, stein holding, and concluded today with a Kids and Family Day. The Duluth Children’s Museum, Great Lakes Aquarium, Lake Superior…
IRONWOOD, Mich. – A superior man on the run from Northland authorities since August is back in police custody and facing more charges. Robert Ganz-Brown Jr., 30, was arrested Friday in Ironwood, Michigan after police said he took them on a chase in a stolen vehicle from Superior and even tried to escape on foot. He was taken down with…
Farm Aid 40 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Farm Aid — the annual fundraising concerts launched by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp during the farm crisis of the 1980s — celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday in Minneapolis. The star-studded festivals are still raising public awareness of the challenges facing family farmers, and assisting struggling producers connect with help. Nelson…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s all Lederhosen and beer steins as Ursa Minor Brewing is holding their annual Oktoberfest. The cultural celebration, which also doubles as the brewery’s 7th anniversary party, is a rain-or-shine event, with the weather not putting a damper on the festivities. “Unfortunately, we didn’t get the best weather, but that’s all right, we have plenty of covered…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth area YMCA partnered with Wild State Cider as the two came together to fundraise for a good cause. The partners’ “Pints for a Purpose” event raised funds for the YMCA, with a dollar from every cider bought being donated to the organization’s “Food Access Program,” which helps provide meals for locals who need them. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Northland’s “Tour of Lights” is looking for some Christmas helpers. Bentleyville is beginning its set-up for its 2025 season, and is looking for volunteers to help prepare and maintain the free attraction for the holidays. Set-up takes place on the weekends, with food provided for the folks setting up, and Wednesday evenings. The event has been…
DULUTH, Minn. — Force on Fifth Avenue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the grand opening of its extended stay corporate housing project in downtown Duluth. Courtesy: Force on Fifth Originally, the multi-story building at the corner of 5th Avenue West and Superior Street was going to continue as a non-profit office center, which it was known for years…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is currently hosting an event to honor the nation’s prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event, which runs from Sept. 19, to Sept. 21, will feature a “Missing Man Table,” a ceremonial tribute to remember POWs, MIAs, and fallen service members. Members from the American Legion Post…
This photo provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in June 2020 shows damage to anchor support EP-17-1 on the east leg of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan, displayed on a television screen. (AP) – The Trump administration is stepping into the legal fight over whether Enbridge can continue…
HIBBING, Minn. — Advanced Machine Guarding Solutions (AMGS) has opened its new manufacturing facility in Hibbing. AMGS manufactures equipment that is designed to protect and guard machinery. The protective paneling, fencing, doors and other equipment keep workers and machines safe. Equipment produced at the facility is even used to protect the machines that built it. The new state-of-the-art facility allows…
DULUTH, Minn — From September 22-26, the northbound lanes of I-35 near exit 245 Carlton County Road 61 and exit 246 Midway Road will be closed. Officials say motorists can expect the two left lanes to be closed during this period. The closure is a result of the completion of bridge maintenance over the DWP railway south of Duluth. Categories:…
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, with running mate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at the Democratic National Convention DULUTH, Min. – In a sneak peak at Kalama Harris’ new book, it is revealed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was not Kamala Harris’ first choice for Vice President. The Atlantic Magazine has obtained excerpts of Harris’ new book title…
Damian Lyle Coon(left) and Cayden John Pappas(right) FREDENBURG TOWNSHIP, Minn — Suspects have been named after a home was ransacked in an alleged planned burglary in Fredenberg Township. 26-year-old Damian Lyle Coon of Duluth and 18-year-old Cayden John Pappas of Cloquet are being charged with felony 2nd-degree burglary and felony theft. SEE PREVIOUS: 2 Arrested After Home Burglary In…
Coyote Millie Trading Card DULUTH, Min. – The Lake Superior Zoo now has a 2025–2026 trading card collection. It features 15 animals including: Alaskan brown bear, axolotl, bald eagle, Burmese python, capybara, caribou, Chilean rose-haired tarantula, coyote, North American river otter, pygmy slow loris, red-footed tortoise, red panda, ring-tailed lemur, sand cat, and three-banded armadillo. You can get the cards…
DULUTH, Minn. — Born and raised in Duluth, local musician Sophie Hiroko is making waves across the region with her unique sound she calls “tender bubble grunge.” Hiroko joined Fox 21 live Friday, Sept. 19, on the morning newscast for an interview and two live performances. Her genre-defying style reflects both her roots and a bold creative vision that’s gaining…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s semi-annual “Jacket Fest” student event took place on campus again this Fall. The event is a regular at the college, with potential employers gathering to speak to students about a future outside of school. The school is welcoming in its highest volume of first-year students in the last three years, so events like…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College turned back the time in order to celebrate 80 years of education. Students, faculty, alumni, and curious community members were treated to a packed house at the campus, with dozens of booths lined up featuring various clubs and programs that the school has to offer. Much of the theme of the event centered around…
