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Duluth Armory Receives $250k Grant For Improvements

The Duluth Armory received a $250,000 legacy grant from the Minnesota Historical Society.
Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hard work is underway, so that the historic Duluth Armory can once again open its doors for its new chapter of life. But that work is getting easier with a big boost in funding from the Minnesota Historical Society. Before the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) came along the place to be for top entertainment was the Duluth Armory and soon the historic building along London Road will be like new again. The legacy…
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Improving Health in Native American and Rural Communities

Officials say the next step is determining what resources match the community's needs.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The School of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Duluth is discussing populations with health disparities. Experts on campus are addressing how native american and rural communities could receive better medical attention. Officials say it’s a combined community and medical effort. “We engage in a process of which we get to know each other,” Memory Keepers Medical executive…
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Duluth Depot Seeking Bond for Building Upkeep

The Depot is asking for a $4 million inclusion in the upcoming bonding bill.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis county is hoping to preserve the Duluth Depot with help from the state. The Depot is asking for a $4 million inclusion in the upcoming bonding bill. Officials say citizens won’t visibly notice improvements. The projects in place will prevent noticeable damage before they occur. Officials say the proposal for preventable maintenance will keep the building running…
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Globtrotters Rally Against Bullying in Northland

Globetrotter Visited Lakeview Christian Academy Today
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DULUTH, Minn.-The Harlem Globetrotters are hitting the hardwood next Thursday at Amsoil Arena to entertain Northlander’s, but today some of them stopped by a local school to teach them all about bullying prevention. Students learned about what it’s like to overcome adversity with much of the presentation focusing on how many people actually deal with bullying. Staff at the school…
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Approval Passes to Remove Section of Enbridge Line 3

This comes after nearly 8 months of negotiation with the city of Grand Rapids.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Enbridge will be removing part of Line 3 expired pipeline in Grand Rapids. The city approved the removal on Wednesday. After eight months of negotiations, 1,000 feet of Line 3 in the Wellhead Protection Area will be removed by 2019. Grand Rapids Public Utilities officials say the line is hindering future economic development. Officials say removal will not disrupt…
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Toys R Us Founder Dies Days After Chain’s Announced Shutdown

Toys R Us confirmed Lazarus’ death in a statement.
The Associated Press,

(AP Photo, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Charles P. Lazarus, the World War II veteran who founded Toys R Us six decades ago and transformed it into an iconic piece of Americana, died Thursday at age 94, a week after the chain announced it was going out of business. Toys R Us confirmed Lazarus’ death in a statement. “There have been…
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US to Sell $1 Billion in Arms to Saudi Arabia

Lawmakers will have 30 days to act if they want to try to stop it.
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(AP Photo/Cliff Owen)WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is signing off on selling more than $1 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the United States. The State Department says the administration told Congress on Thursday that it plans to approve the sale. Lawmakers will have 30 days to act if they want to…
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Minnesota Teen Driver Taking Test Crashes Into Exam Station

Teenager taking her driving test crashed into the examination station
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BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) – Police say a teenage driver in Minnesota trying to get her license crashed into the examination station. Authorities say the 17-year-old girl inadvertently put the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox in drive instead of reverse at the start of the test Wednesday in Buffalo, Minnesota. When the girl stepped on the accelerator, the car lurched forward, jumped the…
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Trade Worries Send Stock Market Plunging

The latest on developments in financial markets.
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(AP Photo/Richard Drew)NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks plunged, sending the Dow Jones industrials down more than 700 points, as investors feared that trade tensions will spike between the U.S. and China. The Trump administration announced trade sanctions against China Thursday, and Beijing has said it will defend itself. Industrial and technology companies, which depend heavily on foreign trade, took some…
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Trump: Take my Advice, Don’t run for President

He added that he used to get great publicity before he ran for president.
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(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has a little advice for entrepreneurs of the future: Don’t run for president. Trump addressed young people Thursday at a White House event called “Generation Next.” During a question and answer session with conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Trump was asked to offer guidance to a young version of himself. “Don’t run for president,”…
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Thompson Gas Acquires North Shore Oil and Propane

The acquisition was announced earlier today.
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DULUTH, Minn. – Thompson Gas announced today that they have acquired North Shore Oil and Propane. Thompson Gas is headquartered in Frederick Maryland. “Wade Leblanc built a company with strong values and a commitment to customer service,” said Derek Ashmore, Regional Vice President of ThompsonGas. “The opportunity to carry on his legacy with North Shore Oil & Propane is truly…
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Aldi’s Coming to Cloquet

They hope to break ground in late spring.
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CLOQUET, Minn. – The City Council has approved the site plan application for an Aldi’s in Cloquet. They hope to break ground in later spring and open their doors by the end of 2018. The new Aldi’s will be located just west of the Perkins in Cloquet. Categories: News, News – Latest News
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Harlem Globetrotter Visits FOX 21 While Promoting Bullying Prevention, World Tour

2018 “Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour” Stops in Duluth Next Week
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing talents on the basketball court, but also for the work they do with children. The team will be bringing their tricks to Amsoil Arena on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. The players will show off on the court in the “2018 Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour” while taking…
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Torching Bananas with Local Cooking Instructor

Cooking Connection: Bananas Foster
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ending dinner with a sweet treat is a must for many, but have you ever made a dessert that’s perfect for brunch, too? For this week’s Cooking Connection, local chef Arlene Coco was in the kitchen with FOX 21’s William Seay to make bananas foster, or what Coco calls, Torched Bananas with Salted Caramel Sauce. Coco has…
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Trump to `Pause’ Looming Metal Tariffs for Some Countries

The European Union, Australia, Argentina, Brazil and South Korea are among the nations that will get an initial exemption.
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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP) – The European Union, Australia, Argentina, Brazil and South Korea are among the nations that will get an initial exemption from looming steel and aluminum tariffs from the Trump administration. That’s the word from the U.S. trade representative, Robert Lighthizer. President Donald Trump is planning to impose tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10…
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Rocori Superintendent Charged With Indecent Exposure

The Minnesota Association of School Administrators named Staska top superintendent in 2010.
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(courtesy of Fox9)WAITE PARK, Minn. (AP) – A man who has been named as a top superintendent by his colleagues in Minnesota has been arrested on a charge of indecent exposure. Rocori Superintendent Scott Staska was arrested Wednesday, booked into the Stearns County Jail and released. Waite Park police say Staska was captured on store video Sunday exposing himself to…
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John Dowd, Lead Trump Lawyer in Russia Probe, Leaves Team

President Donald Trump's lead lawyer in the Russia investigation has left the legal team.
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(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Donald Trump’s lead lawyer in the Russia investigation has left the legal team. Attorney John Dowd is confirming his decision in an email to The Associated Press. Dowd says he “loves the president” and wishes him well. Another Trump’s lawyer, Jay Sekulow, also is confirming Dowd’s departure. The move comes several days after…
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AP Exclusive: Toy co. CEO leads effort to salvage Toys R Us

If as many as 400 stores can be saved, it is Larian’s hope that a third of the 130,000 jobs he sees as lost could be rescued.
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(AP Photo/Christine Cotter, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Toy company executive Isaac Larian and other investors have pledged a total of $200 million and hope to raise four times that amount in crowdfunding in a bid to save potentially more than half of the 735 Toys R Us stores that will go dark in bankruptcy proceedings. The unsolicited bid faces a…
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Living with Childhood Cancer

Northern Lights Partners with Grandma's Marathon to Fundraise
Nikki Davidson,

Up until Grandma’s Marathon in June FOX 21 is showcasing a part of the 26.2 miles that aims to make a difference in the community. Fifteen charity partners have teamed up with Grandma’s to create teams of runner that will be fundraising money before the race even starts. FOX 21’s Nikki Davidson is part of the Northern Lights Foundation Marathon…
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Lake Superior College Foundation Gives More Than $100,000 in Scholarships

Foundation Leaders Say It's The Most They've Ever Given
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students at Lake Superior College were awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships Wednesday. 78 students received scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500. Students were presented with their awards at a reception where they could thank the foundation donors. “I don’t know these people, those people don’t know me but they are helping me and a lot so…
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Duluthians Learn the Irish Language

Weekly Class at Carmody Irish Brew Pub Offers Cultural and Language Experience
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Every Wednesday, Duluthians are learning the Irish language at a free class at Carmody Irish Brew Pub on Superior Street. The class aims to keep the Gaelic language thriving and allows people to experience Irish pride on another level. “This is a chance to go above and beyond just the wearing of green and the shamrocks and…
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St. Ann’s Senior Residence Seeking Tax Exempt Status

Bill Proposed in Minnesota Would Exempt Non-Profit from $82,000 Per Year in Property Taxes
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Ann’s Residence is a non-profit organization that has provided housing to seniors since 1963 at their location on Third Street in Downtown Duluth. But since the 1980s, the residence has been forced to pay property taxes unlike other healthcare non-profits. A bill has now been proposed in Minnesota that would make St. Ann’s tax exempt. Non-profit…
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Figuring Out the Worth of Your Antiques

The service is apart of the S.t Louis County’s public education program.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Experts are checking your antique items helping you find out their worth. The St. Louis Historical Society offered free appraisals of up to two items per person. Appraisers inform you what makes your piece special. The service is apart of the County’s public education program. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: appraisals, duluth, Local News,…
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Business Leaders Celebrate Small Business Development Centers Day

The Northeastern Minnesota SBDC has assisted more than 700 businesses and helped create almost 1,300 new jobs.
Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed March 21 as Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Day. The Northland joins many states in the nationwide celebration of local and small business growth and development. About two-thirds of businesses with employees survive at least two years and about half survive at least five so SBDCs are instrumental. Duluth Technology Village brought out…
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St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Shares Results of Text to 911 System

Once a text message comes in authorities are already working to locate the person who sent the message.
Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Text to 911 system has been working well for the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office after being introduced just three months ago. The department receives an average of two emergency text messages a day. When a message comes through it shows up on a dashboard with location coordinates. The coordinates are then placed into a mapping system to…
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Organizations Give Free Aid On Legal Services Day

People also received assistance if they had warrants.
Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time criminal and civil legal organizations are together at the Damiano Center to offer legal services for people in need. Attorneys and public defenders offered advice on civil matters such as family law, housing and consumer issues. The goal is to make sure everyone has access to justice so people’s basic rights and needs are protected. “This is not…
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New Stop Added on North Shore Scenic Railroad

Right now the trip is just a trial run.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The North Shore Scenic Railroad goes from Duluth to Two Harbors. This summer a new stop will be made along the way. A special Knife River train ride is now available. Officials say they’re dipping their toes into the idea offering a trial Picnic Train. The day trip will include time to explore the beach, Lake Superior, and…
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How to Volunteer for the Quilt-a-Thon

The Quilt-a-Thon donates comforters to kids in crisis.
Lauren Leigh,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northlanders are making quilts for kids in crisis at the 26th Quilt-a-Thon. Volunteers make nearly 50 quilts during Quilt-a-Thon, over all 100 quilts will be donated to various organizations. Sewers will gather at the Mariner Retail in Superior at 10 a.m.  to 3 p.m. Organizers say everyone is welcome to lend a hand. “I guess you really get the…
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Pack and Mail Plus Addresses Shipping Safety

Many rules and regulations are in place, Pack and Mail Plus stressed training is very serious.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- A longtime local shipping business is reassuring its customers that safety is their number one priority. The owner of Pack and Mail in Duluth nd Cloquet tells us security measures begin as soon as a package is dropped off. Employees open and inspect all packages without a shipping label already attached. That’s followed by checking ids and asking a few…
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Grand Rapids Police are Investigating Reports of False Crimes

A male caller harassed Grand Rapids businesses with reports of false gun shot victims.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating phone calls that were made last night to Grand Rapids businesses asking them to report to police that someone had been shot behind their business. A handful of businesses in received calls from a male caller last night between 11:34 p.m. and 11:46 p.m. informing them that they needed…
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Wisconsin Senate OK’s School Safety Bill

The Wisconsin Senate has passed Gov. Scott Walker’s school safety proposal that makes $100 million in grants available.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate has passed Gov. Scott Walker’s school safety proposal that makes $100 million in grants available. The Senate passed the bill 28-4 on Tuesday. The assembly is expected to sign off on Thursday. The bill creates a new office of school safety under the State Department of Justice, which would be in charge of the…
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Trump Swings Behind Massive Budget; big Military Increase

Negotiators planned to unveil the massive government-wide spending bill later in the day in hopes of passing it before a Friday midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown.
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AP Photo/Evan Vucci/newsfileWASHINGTON (AP) — Despite second thoughts, President Donald Trump swung behind a $1.3 trillion government spending bill Wednesday that would give him a partial victory on funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., rushed to the White House amid worries that Trump was talking about withdrawing his support for the measure, said a person…
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Update: Abducted Superior man Located and Arrested

The Superior Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
Kelly Tekler,

Charles E. Day, Jr. SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior man who was abducted from his home on Tuesday has been located in Duluth and is now in custody for a felony warrant. Authorities received information on Tuesday following the abduction that led officers to a home in West Duluth. Charles E. Day, Jr., 35, was arrested at the residence for…
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More Americans at Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke

This is according to a new study.
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(AP) – More Americans are at risk for heart attack and stroke. This is according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers examined data collected from 1988 to 2014 from US adults who didn’t have a history of cardiovascular disease aged 25 and older. The proportion of people with optimal hear health never exceeded 40…
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A National Opioid Shortage is Plaguing Hospitals

Hospitals across the country are scrambling.
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(AP) – The same painkiller behind the growing opioid addiction epidemic now has hospitals across the country scrambling. That’s because a nationwide opioid shortage is forcing doctors to find alternatives which have led to harmful dosing mistakes. Pharmacists and several health groups say doctors are struggling to find enough injectable narcotics like morphine and fentanyl. Patients suffering from traumatic injuries,…
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UMD Ex-Coaches Ready to Take Lawsuit to State Court

No court date has been set at this time.
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DULUTH, Minn. – Shannon Miller may have won her most recent legal battle in federal court, but her fight is far from over. Former University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, along with former softball coach Jen Banford and former women’s basketball coach Annette Wiles are taking their lawsuit to state court in Hennepin County though no court…
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Ashland County Rejects Wrongful Death Claim

Ashland County Board rejects $9.5 million wringful death claim from Jason Pero's family.
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ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) – The Ashland County Board has rejected a $9.5 million wrongful death claim from the family of a 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff’s deputy Brock Mrdjenovich killed Jason Pero after he was called to the Bad River Indian Reservation to deal with an individual walking down the street with a knife…
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“Girls Night Out” Supports Two Harbors Food Shelf

Brides Don Old Wedding Gowns for Good Cause
Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Finding the perfect dress for your wedding day is something little girls dream about, but after the wedding day what happens to the beautiful dress? Some Northland women are creating a space for those dresses to come out of the closet, all while helping the hungry in the region. They’re calling it the ultimate girls night…
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Animal Answers: Healing Hearts and Paws Fund

Animal Allies Development Officer Michelle Sternberg Discusses the Healing Hearts and Paws Fund, Upcoming Puppy Classes and the Bike Swap
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Healing Hearts and Paws Fund at Animal Allies Humane Society helps cover the cost of medical procedures for many animals every year. Many of the animals that arrive at Animal Allies require extensive medical treatment. From conditions such as diabetes to thyroid disease, broken bones to genetic deformities, these cats and dogs enter the shelter desperately needing assistance. Many fundraisers…
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Austin Suspect ID’d as Mark Anthony Conditt

Authorities earlier described the suspect only as a 24-year-old white man.
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(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ROUND ROCK, Tex. – A law enforcement official has told The Associated Press that the dead Austin bombing suspect was Mark Anthony Conditt. The official, who has been briefed on the investigation, spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t authorized to discuss the case publicly. Pflugerville Mayor Victor Gonzales told the AP that the bombing…