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UWS Invites Students to Help Build the Kindness Quilt

The supplies are provided in select offices on campus.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin Superior is asking students to tap into their creative side to show kindness on campus. The Kindness Quilt has become a UWS tradition. During the month of February students, faculty, and families on campus are invited to decorate a felt square to represent equality. The supplies are located on campus at the Veterans and…

148TH Fighter Wing Keep Skies Safe Above Super Bowl

Fox 21 flies with the 148th to see how it's done

Duluth, Minn. – Keeping the Super Bowl safe is on the minds of Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing.  Different departments come together to help achieve their mission of protecting the sky. Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich flew aboard a KC135 Stratotanker on an F-16 refueling mission.  The plane reached 20,000ft with a full crew on board. Categories: News, News – Latest…

Exhibit Marks 100th Anniversary of the 1918 Fire

There are books about the fire available for purchase that feature dramatic writings and poetry.

DULUTH, Minn. – This Oct. will mark the 100th anniversary of a massive fire in northern Minnesota. Stories about this fire have been passed down through generations. The fire of 1918 is considered to be the worst natural disaster in Minnesota history that left 450 people dead. Oct.  12, 1918, is a day that will never be forgotten. The Carlton…

Northlanders Prepare for Upcoming Caucus

The training is put on completely by volunteers.

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday night training was held at the Duluth Labor Temple in preparation for caucuses starting Tuesday Feb. 5th. The Northlanders undergoing training learn how to host their precinct caucus. Training goes through how to register people and how to except resolutions that could be passed on to the state. The training is ran completely by volunteers. “All these…

New Housing Option for AmeriCorps Members

The home will be located at 2114 W 3rd Street

DULUTH, Minn. – AmeriCorps members spend hours volunteering and a lot of time helping others. Now it’s their turn to be rewarded. Several community partners are rallying behind AmeriCorps to provide housing for some of their members. AmeriCoprs members often face challenges when it comes to housing. Some of them make less than $12,000 a year. “The project is going…

310 Pub Opening in Canal Park

Pub Is at the Former Grizzly's Location

DULUTH, Minn. – 310 Pub is opening on Friday at the site of the former Grizzly’s Saloon and Grill in Canal Park. Wednesday the pub held a soft open to get ready for the weekend where they offered free food to invited guests. 310 has the same owner as 7 West Taphouse and Grizzly’s. His new restaurant has a lot…

NorShor Theatre Officially Opens

Thursday Night is the Historic Duluth Theatre's First Performance of Mama Mia

DULUTH, Minn. – The NorShor Theatre officially opened Wednesday. The velvet rope was unhooked, ushering in a new era for the historic art-deco theatre. The restoration process has taken several years including nineteen months of renovations. “This was kind of an old, tired, dilapidated icon in our downtown and to have the ability to come in and restore it to…

Fatal Crash North of Duluth

A logging truck and sedan were involved in the collision

Duluth, Minn. – A logging truck and a car collided near the intersection of Arnold and Normanna roads, about 10 miles North of Duluth.  The accident happened at about 3pm this afternoon.  Emergency officials have confirmed one fatality.  Another minor passenger has been taken to St. Mary’s.  That individual’s condition has not been released. A portion of Normanna Road is…

Fox Lands Five-Year Deal for Thursday Night Football

The announcement was made in Minnesota as Super Bowl excitement ramps up.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games. Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will produce all of the games under the deal, which is worth a little more than $3 billion, according to a person with direct knowledge of the terms of the deal who spoke…

Superior Younkers Announces Closing

Closing sales will start in February.

Superior, Wis. – Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced today it will be closing the Younkers in Superior at the Mariner Mall.  This comes as the retailer released plans to close 47 locations nationwide during the early part of 2018.  The stores closing will include locations under all of the company’s nameplates, such as Herberger’s, Carson’s, Bergner’s, and Younkers. The store closing…

Republican Lawmakers Involved in Train Crash in Virginia

Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy was on Train, was Uninjured

(Zack Wajsgrasu/The Daily Progress via AP)WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House is confirming one fatality and one serious injury after a chartered train carrying Republican lawmakers to a retreat in West Virginia hit a garbage truck.  The truck had a 3 person crew.  One has died, one suffered serious injuries, the third is said to be “okay.” White House press…

GoFundMe Set Up for Stabbing Victim

Willie Nicholson, 23, has Been Accused of Stabbing Ben VanDell Saturday Multiple Times

DULUTH, Minn.-A GoFundMe page has been set up for stabbing victim Ben VanDell. An attempted murder charge is now filed against Willie Nicholson, 23, of Duluth.   Nicholson is accused of stabbing a man, who authorities say he didn’t know, more than a dozen times. According to the complaint, Nicholson broke in the victim’s apartment to find a place to sleep before…

Fischbach Files Response to Dual Role Legal Challenge

Fischbach Wants to be Lieutenant Governor and State Senator

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s new lieutenant governor has formally responded to a lawsuit which argues that it’s unconstitutional for her to also hold her seat in the state Senate. In a court filing Tuesday, Michelle Fischbach argues an 1898 Minnesota Supreme Court decision allows her to do both jobs. Her attorney, Kevin Magnuson, argues the Senate is the “sole judge” of…

St. Luke’s Offers eCare Program for All

Online Proram Aims to Treat Patients Conveniently

DULUTH, Minn. – With cold and flu season well underway, it can be helpful to get a diagnosis online so you can start treating your illness quickly. St. Luke’s has started an eCare program. This is part of St. Luke’s goal to provide convenient access to care. Users can enter their symptoms into the online program and a St. Luke’s…

Mind Over Matter with Team Freking

Blake Freking and His Team Train Year-Round to Mush in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, and Many Other Races

DULUTH, Minn. – As mushers make their final trek to the finish line Wednesday morning, the athletes leading the team will likely enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation in the coming days. However, it won’t last for long as many of the teams will soon embark on their next adventure. “Their first year of mushing is really just about…

First Musher Crosses Beargrease Finish Line

Ryan Redington Wins 34th Annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

DULUTH, Minn. – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has a winner. Ryan Redington crossed the finish line at 5:00 a.m. to win the 34th running of the race. Ryan Anderson came in second place crossing the finish line just after 7:45 a.m. The race wraps up at Billy’s Bar after more than two days of competition. We have live…

Man Who Carved “Snitch” Into Victim’s Body Is Sentenced

WRENSHALL, Minn. – A Wrenshall man who kidnapped and carved the word “snitch” into his victim’s body is sentenced for the crime. The Carlton County Attorney’s Office says a judge sentenced 21-year-old Scott Lindgren to 50 months in prison. Lindgren pleaded guilty to tying a 17-year-old boy to a chair, beating him and carving the word “snitch” into the boy’s…

Bridge Construction Complete at Fitger’s

Will Make for Easier Access to Superior Street

DULUTH, Minn.-Construction for the corroding bridge that goes from the Pickwick parking lot to Fitger’s ramp has been completed. The new, stronger bridge, will make it easier for pedestrians to access Superior Street from the Fitger’s complex. Officials from Fitger’s say that this new bridge adds a vibrancy to their property. “We are so excited, we are stewards of this…

Video Vision in West Duluth Closing

Video Vision Superior Remains Open

DULUTH, Minn. – One of the last video rental stores in the region is closing its doors for good this week. Video Vision opened thirty-five years ago and once had six locations across the Twin Ports. Their Superior store remains open but as their Spirit Valley location closes this week, so does a once-successful industry in Duluth. “We were the…

Community Celebrates Northland Olympic Curlers

The athletes will officially leave in two days for their final training.

DULUTH, Minn.-  Northland curlers are being sent off to compete for team U.S.A in South Korea for the winter Olympics. The Duluth Curling Club put together a spaghetti dinner to help raise money for the athletes’ families. The curlers say they’re going to face some tough match–ups at the Olympics. “My big thing is I just want to walk away…

Duluth’s ‘Cold Front February’ Kicks Off Thursday

Event Encourages Duluthians to Enjoy Winter Activities

DULUTH, Minn. – The first-ever Cold Front February is coming to Duluth later this week. The event kicks off with a festival in Canal Park this Thursday through Sunday. The festival has vendors and entertainment plus all kinds of outdoor activities like a sliding hill and ice rink to help Duluthians get out and enjoy winter. “It doesn’t have to be…

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claims in his State of Union address

The Associated Press offers a fact check to Trump's State of the Union Speech.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The AP is fact-checking prepared remarks from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. Here’s a look at some of the claims we’ve examined: ISLAMIC STATE TRUMP: “Last year I pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the earth. One year later, I’m proud to report that the…

The Birkebeiner Bridge in Minneapolis Super Bowl Festivities

A portion of the Northland is on Display for the Super Bowl LII

Minneapolis, Minn – The big game is this Sunday but Super Bowl fans have been celebrating a piece of the Northland pride all week.  The Birkebeiner Bridge was packed up and shipped down to Minneapolis for NFL revelers to enjoy.  Fox 21’s Nikki Davidson was there today where large crowds gathered at the Birkie Bridge. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News…

Local Air National Guard Helps Protect Super Bowl Site

Fox 21 Will Take to the Air Tomorrow With National Guard

DULUTH, Minn. – The local Air National Guard is planning on helping defend the site of the Super Bowl on Sunday. Those participating locally say the day will be a memorable one due to the idea that they will be protecting their home state through a massive coordination effort. “Besides the Super Bowl, it’s a great mission,” said Lt. Col….

Attempted Murder Charge Filed in Duluth Stabbing

Authorities says suspect, victim did not know each other

Duluth, Minn. – An attempted murder charge is now filed against Willie Nicholson, 23, of Duluth.   Nicholson is accused of stabbing a man, who authorities say he didn’t know, more than a dozen times. According to the complaint, Nicholson broke in the victim’s apartment to find a place to sleep before the attack unfolded. Nicholson entered the apartment building at…

Amazon, Buffett and JPMorgan Join Forces on Health Care

Health care costs are "a hunger tapeworm on the Amercian economy" - Warren Buffet

(AP Photo)(AP) – Three of corporate America’s heaviest hitters — Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan Chase — sent a shudder through the health industry Tuesday when they announced plans to jointly create a company to provide their employees with high-quality, affordable care. The announcement was short on details about precisely what the independent company will do. But given the three…

Former Glee Actor Mark Salling Dead After Child Porn Guilty Plea

Salling was facing four to seven years in prison.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman in the hit musical-comedy “Glee,” died of an apparent suicide Tuesday, weeks after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. He was 35. Salling pleaded guilty in December after authorities said a search of his computer and a thumb drive found more than 50,000 images of child porn. He…

Trump Puts Twitter Aside as He Prepares for Big Speech

Democrats are looking to make their mark in other ways.

(Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool Image via AP, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and boost his own sagging standing with Americans. The speech marks the ceremonial kickoff of Trump’s second…

Classic Children’s Tale to be Performed on UMD Stage

"Charlotte's Web" Opens Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a story many know from childhood, and now it’s coming to a stage in Duluth. Charlotte’s Web is being performed by students at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. The children’s tale highlights friendship and sacrifice. The play is based on the book by E.B. White. Show Dates: Feb 1-3 & 8-10 at  6:30 p.m. Feb…

Woman Reported Missing in Grand Rapids

Last Seen First Week of January

UPDATE:  Investigators have developed new information that puts Tawhna Pringle in the Babbitt area on January 11, 2018. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Tawhna or her vehicle and would like people to check their properties or trails for the vehicle or signs of someone seeking shelter. If you have any information please contact the Grand Rapids…

Twin Ports History to be Highlighted Through “Zenith City on Tap”

Northland Uncovered: Duluth and Superior History

DULUTH, Minn. – Each month, officials at Glensheen Mansion plan community events at the historic home. Coming up in February, they’re featuring the stories that built the Twin Ports. Zenith City on Tap is a history series by Duluth author Tony Dierckins. Dierckins is the publisher of Duluth’s Zenith City Press. These talks will be happening every Wednesday in February….

Police To Release More Details Tuesday In “Random” Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn. – Charges were pending Monday night against a man accused of randomly stabbing another man in West Duluth multiple times while he was sleeping in his bedroom. The attack happened 6 a.m. Saturday inside an apartment building at 4731 Grand Avenue. Authorities believe the 23-year-old suspect went through an unlocked door before stabbing the 20-year-old victim at least…

New Duluth Police Officers Train For Field Sobriety Tests

DULUTH, Minn. — The culture of drinking and driving in Minnesota has changed since the 1980s when more than 250 people died every year in alcohol-related crashes. Since 2010, that number now averages around 127 deaths every year. But authorities stress even one death a year is far too many. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger gives you a look inside the Duluth…

MnDot Considers “Can of Worm” Intersection Updates

The can of worms intersection is a visibility concern.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s ‘can of worms’ or what the Minnesota Department of Transportation formally calls the “Twin Ports Interchange Project” is slowing sliding along. MnDot is currently narrowing down the preferred alternatives to make the “can of worms” intersection a safer place for drivers traveling through the Twin Ports. Monday night transportation officials discussed advancing the design process and taking…

One Book Northland Honors Local Author

The book club aims to celebrate reading books accessible to everyone in the region.

DULUTH, Minn.-  For the 17th year libraries around the region are joining together celebrating the One Book Northland project. This month’s chosen book is written by local author Katharine Johnson titled The Wind and The Drum. Officials are excited to celebrate a book from the community. “Even better in a year like this when we can find a local tie…

Superior Sister City Celebrates 20th Year

Students are fundraising to make a trip to the Sister City

SUPERIOR, Wis.-  The Superior Sister City is celebrating a 20 year relationship with Ami Machi, Japan. Monday night kids in the Superior School District are getting a taste of another culture. The Japanese New Year was honored Monday night. Families tasted exotic foods. learned origami, and dress up in kimonos. “Just to be a kid from this area and have the…

Couture Floral Design in Duluth’s Woodland Neighborhood

Saffron and Grey is Located at 2303 Woodland Avenue in Duluth, Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. – When you think of flowers, a special occasion probably comes to mind. Technology has since changed the way many of us order flowers, as it’s now easier than ever to go online, place an order and have it delivered. However, owners of one flower shop in Duluth are looking to keep as many orders as they can,…

Beargrease Teams Rest Before Continuing Journey

Team Handlers Prepare Mushers and Dogs for the Next 200 Miles

GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is about halfway done. Teams rested in Grand Portage before the second leg of their journey. As mushers and dogs took a well deserved eight hour rest in Grand Portage, the team handlers were at work preparing the teams for another two hundred miles of racing. While the dogs pull…

Beargrease Mid Distance Racers Cross Finish Line

Martha Schouweiler Wins Race for Fourth Straight Year

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – It’s a night of celebration for the winners of the Beargrease mid-distance race who crossed the finish line Monday morning. Martha Schouweiler won the mid-distance race for the fourth consecutive year. Last year, her team completed the first ever three-peat and they extended that record Monday. Shouweiler says a lot goes in to building a champion…

Cleveland Indians Phasing Out Chief Wahoo Logo

“Just make the leap already.” - Philip Yenyo, executive director of the American Indian Movement of Ohio

(AP Photo/Tony Dejak) CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are dropping the Chief Wahoo logo from their uniforms next year after decades of protests and complaints that the grinning, red-faced caricature used in one version or another since 1947 is racist. The move, announced Monday, came after protracted discussions between team owner Paul Dolan and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. The…

Blue Moon, Super Moon, Total Lunar Eclipse Rolled into One

Some call it a “super blue blood moon.”

In this Aug. 28, 2007, file photo, the moon takes on different orange tones during a lunar eclipse seen from Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a super moon,…

Larson Endorses Chris Coleman for Minnesota Governor

Coleman is one of more than a dozen candidates already in the race.

Duluth, Minn. – Duluth mayor Emily Larson has officially announced her endorsement for DFL candidate Chris Coleman in the Minnesota gubernatorial race.  Coleman is the former mayor of St. Paul. Coleman and Larson met with media today on Superior Street where the long awaited street reconstruction is set to begin this summer after securing funding in the bonding bill.  Coleman…

Operation Grace Visits Denfeld

Program Helps Disadvantaged Get Teeth Cleaned

DULUTH, Minn. – Getting your teeth cleaned on a regular basis can be quite helpful for your overall health. For some that’s easier said than done, due to cost. That’s where Operation Grace comes in. They’re a group that goes around the state helping those in need get their teeth cleaned and other dental work done. Today they stopped by…

What is the Real State of the Union?

The Associated Press offers a look at the stats prior to Trump's State of the Union Speech.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A by-the-numbers look at President Donald Trump’s first year in office reveals areas of both progress and peril.  The stock market is soaring, smashing record after record. The unemployment rate has ticked downward. Some categories of violent crime are down, too. But more U.S. troops are stationed in war zones.  More people are dying of drug overdoses….

Schouweiler Wins Beargrease Mid-Distance Race

Schouweiler Has Won Multiple Beargrease Titles Already

GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-Martha Schouweiler has won the mid-distance race in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. The musher has been competing for 15 years and has won multiple mid-distance titles at the Beargrease. To find out more about the race results, visit this website: beargrease.com.   Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news beargrease

Super Bowl Week Celebrated in Minnesota

Gov. Dayton Declares it "Super Bowl Week" in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-Officials from Minnesota, the NFL, the Vikings and the Super Bowl host committee are opening their arms to fans as they kick off a week of events before Sunday’s championship game. Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed it Super Bowl Week in the state, and Minnesota Host Committee co-chairman Doug Baker is promising fans a week they won’t forget. Many events…

Floodwaters Peak in Paris

The waters are expected to stay unusually high for days or weeks.

The banks of river Seine are flooded in Paris, France, Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. Floodwaters have reached a peak in Paris and are now threatening towns downstream along the rain-engorged Seine River. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) PARIS (AP) – Floodwaters have reached a peak in Paris and are now threatening towns downstream along the rain-filled Seine River. The French national flood…

Michigan Governor Refuses Temporary Oil Pipeline Shutdown

The Oil Pipeline Goes to Superior

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has rejected a call to shut down twin oil pipelines in a Great Lakes waterway so their external coating can be inspected for gaps. Snyder told the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board in a letter Monday the state could run short of propane if the flow of oil and liquid natural gas through Enbridge…