DULUTH, Minn.- Throughout the years, many Iconic Figures have progressed the Civil Rights movement, and Sunday, images honoring some of those people lined the walls of the Zeitgeist arts building in Duluth, as part of a fundraiser for the local NAACP chapter. UMD graphic design students created all of the art on the wall, and each one features a black activist…
This year’s Birkebeiner was different, due to the race being cancelled. With the race being cancelled for only the 2nd time in 44 years, many were celebrating. ‘Birkie Fever’ is what they call and some businesses say this weekend was one of the best. The Birkebeiner brings thousands of people to the small town of Hayward every year. Birkie or…
DULUTH, Minn. – Blacklist Artisan Ales brewery got its jazz on Sunday night for a performance of Dave Brubeck’s “Time Out” record, which was released in 1959 on Columbia Records. Categories: Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
President Trump’s decision about transgender bathrooms is sparking protests in the Midwest.
SUPERIOR (Press Release) – On Monday, February 27th, the AODA Community Coalition of Douglas County (ACC) will be hosting a community event directed towards providing information and resources on combating drug abuse in the community. The goals of this event are to inform the community about current drug trends in our community, share information regarding ongoing prevention efforts, and provide…
LAKE COUNTY – The search for an armed man near Finland is now over. Authorities tell FOX 21, the man was taken into custody for assault shortly after 1:00a.m. after an hours long search. Authorities from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol were all involved in a search Sunday for a…
CABLE, Wis. – This year’s 44th annual Birkebeiner will be known to those who attended as “Birkiefest 2017”. The race being cancelled didn’t take away from the spirit of having fun. The normal distance for the North American Birkebeiner is 51 kilometers, this year Mother Nature decided otherwise, shortening the race to a 5 kilometer fun run. Some embraced the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- U.S Congressman Rick Nolan held a transportation forum in Hermantown Saturday. Local leaders and stakeholders were invited to discuss transportation and infrastructure needs in the Northland. Attendees included wastewater treatment managers, city planners, and economic developers. “We’ve been neglecting America. And trying to rebuild the rest of the world. But we have to refocus and get America back…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of people dressed down to their skivvies and braved the cold to raise awareness of Veteran suicide rates Veterans and allies hiked 10 miles on Duluth’s lakewalk wearing nothing but underwear and a pack full of weights. The packs represented the weight that veterans carry in the battle against combat stress. “I have many military friends,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Federal Trio programs help students with disadvantaged backgrounds get into college, and have experiences they might not get otherwise. Congress designated National Trio day back in 1986. Since then, the 4th Saturday in February has been celebrated as National Trio Day each year. This year St. Scholastica celebrated with keynote speakers, wellness classes, and workshops. Students say the…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sherrif’s Office helped a snowmobiler who went through the ice. It happened around 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the Oak Narrows of Lake Vermillion in Greenwood Township. 70 year old Ronald Hautala of Eveleth was pulled from the water by a neighbor. He was taken to Cook Hospital and treated for minor…
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says he won’t be attending the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner this spring. In a tweet on Saturday, the president doesn’t give a reason but says he wishes “everyone well and have a great evening!” The annual fundraiser for college scholarships mixes politicians, journalists and celebrities. Trump has long had an adversarial relationship with…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Ten incoming college freshmen will be chosen to participate in a seven-year program that guarantees acceptance into the University of Minnesota medical school. The Minnesota Daily reports that school leaders started the new program to ensure that students work as physicians in the state after graduation. A panel from the university’s liberal arts college and medical school conducted…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) State superintendent candidate Lowell Holtz sent a campaign-focused email detailing his support among Republicans using his Whitnall Public School email address during a school day. The email sent in May appears to be in violation of the state law prohibiting the use of government resources for campaign work. The email was provided to The Associated Press by…
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update, Weather Blog, Weather in the News Tags: American Birkebeiner, Birkie Cancelled
For only the second time in 44 years all ski races set for this weekend’s Annual American Birkebeiner have been cancelled. The only other time this happened was in 2000. Organizers for North America’s largest cross country ski race held out hope for this weekend as a potential snow storm was on the horizon. Last minute efforts started early as…
DULUTH, Minn. – Residents of the Chris Jensen Rehabilitation Center showed off their creativity on Friday night. Residents displayed their talents in a community art show. Artists took on a wide range of projects from photography to water colors and sculpture. For most of the artists, the creative process is relaxing and everyone enjoyed sharing their work. Residents used art…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cliffs Natural Resources celebrated its 170th anniversary, as well as a pretty important award. Cliffs has been named business of the year by the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce. The company said their moving forward and making decisions to be around for another one hundred years. The award was given by the chamber that represents several iron range…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was in Duluth brag bragging about Minnesota’s claim to the highest voter turnout. In the 2016 election, 74% of eligible Minnesotans voted last year. Secretary of State Simon said the state should be proud of its voting record. “We’ve got a good thing going in minnesota. We got back to number…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s back to the drawing board for officials hoping to redevelop the Kozy Apartments. The City of Duluth and its review committee determined three proposed plans for the site weren’t good enough for the future of East 1st Street downtown. City officials want to find the right development to revitalize the area. “The ones that we received,…
HAYWARD, Wisc. – Thousands of skiers, fans, and followers are heading to the Hayward area this weekend, taking part in the annual American Birkebeiner tradition despite this year’s lack of snow. However, trail conditions aren’t keeping folks from enjoying cold brews, Birkie fever, and friendship. The owner of the Gridiron Pub and Grub in Downtown Hayward tells FOX 21, his…
HAYWARD, Wis. – After unseasonably warm weather and rain, and the predicted snow missing the Hayward and Cable area, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announces the cancellation of the 2017 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon cross-country ski races. Instead, BirkieStock 2017 will take place as an inaugural celebration of the American Birkebeiner Trialhead and start area. Skiers, spectators,…
DULUTH, Minn.-With the recent warm weather, local retailers are taking advantage of it. Duluth Lawn and Sport has quite a mix of snowmobiles and ATV’s on its showroom floor, as they are currently sitting in the crux between winter and spring. Management at the business told us that it was a good season for them, but just a little short….
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SUPERIOR, Wis.- Naloxone, known as Narcan, is used in emergencies to treat people who have overdosed on Heroin or Prescription Opioids. The state of Wisconsin has made a 1 year deal with Adapt Pharma that makes it possible for First Responders, state and local governments and community organizations to purchase Narcan at a 40 percent discount, when buying more than…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a ruling striking down GOP-drawn legislative boundaries as unconstitutional. Schimel filed the appeal with the nation’s highest court on Friday. Schimel had said he would appeal since a panel of judges last month struck down the maps and ordered the Republican-controlled…
SAN DIEGO (AP) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it plans to start awarding contracts by mid-April for President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. The agency said Friday on a website for federal contractors that a request for bids would be published on or around March 6. Companies would have to submit “concept papers” to design and build prototypes…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota House has passed a Real ID bill by a vote of 72-58 after years of concern about government overreach and data privacy surrounding the federal law. Lawmakers are staring down a January 2018 deadline to distribute federally-approved IDs before Minnesota residents are barred from boarding domestic flights and entering military bases with their…
MADISON, Wis.-A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in a pair of cases involving Wisconsin’s voting laws. The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was hearing arguments Friday in the cases that involve Wisconsin’s voter ID and early voting laws. Rulings in the cases were expected in the coming months. One case before the court is an appeal by Republican…
DETROIT (AP) – Lyme disease cases have spiked in Michigan due to the spread of blacklegged ticks in the state. The Detroit Free Press reports that the ticks often carry the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi with them. The bacteria can transfer when they bite a human or animal and can cause Lyme disease, a serious infection that can be permanently debilitating…
DULUTH, Minn. – Renee Van Nett announces campaign for Duluth’s 4th district City Council seat. Van Nett founded the Cross Cultural Alliance of Duluth, which works to use cross-cultural collaboration to build a foundation of justice, education, and wellness for the community. She has also worked on various boards including the Duluth Citizen Review Board, Civil Service Board, The…
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order taking aim at government regulations. The president says the order will direct each federal agency to establish a regulator reform task force. The task forces will then recommend which regulations they can simplify or eliminate. The president has long argued that excessive regulations are “killing jobs, driving companies…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – Today, February 24, 2017, Kayleene Danielle Greniger, 23, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota and Joseph Christen Thoresen, 36, of appeared in Itasca County District Court, reports Itasca County Attorney John J. Muhar. Greniger and Thoresen were previously indicted by an Itasca County Grand Jury on two counts of Murder int he First Degree and two counts of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Democratic U.S. Representative Tim Walz says he’s weighing a bid for Minnesota governor. The six-term congressman told Minnesota Public Radio News, Thursday that he plans to make a decision by April. Walz says representing southwestern Minnesota gives him critical experience to boost Democrats’ standing outside in rural Minnesota. Walz narrowly survived his own re-election in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota – Duluth School of Fine Arts is opening up a new show next week. “Marvin’s Room” features the character Bessie coping with her biggest challenge yet, exploring how and who we love, especially when aging and sickness get in the way. The show will be performed March 2-4 & 14-18 at 7:30pm and March…
Superior, Wis. – A new workout is gaining popularity throughout the country. Barre is a combination of ballet and pilates. A company in the Twin Ports is helping bring the workout to the Northland. Personal Best Pilates offers a barre class at their Superior location. For more information on this company and to view the schedule, head to personalbestpower.com. Categories: Active…
Meet the team in charge of working through Duluth’s backlog of untested rape kits.
A video showcasing all the City of Superior has to offer is being viewed on social media.
The program helps people with special needs find employment.
MONT DU LAC, Wis.-Despite the recent string of rain and warm temperatures, Mont du Lac is still buzzing along with many winter sports enthusiasts enjoying the hills. Preparation are key this year for outlasting an unusually warm trend. Management of the resort told us that current conditions are “variable,” as the weather is acting more like spring then winter. “Winter…
CLOQUET, Minn.-The Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet is moving to a new facility May 1. It will be twice the square footage of its current location which has been there for 20 years – a Taco Bell will be replacing it. One of current challenges it face is having only one meet and greet location where potential pet…
DULUTH, Minn. – Last year the Obama administration issued a joint guidance, along with the Department of Education, allowing transgender students at public schools to use a restroom that aligns with their gender identity. At UMD, the LGBTQ services office is reacting to the Trump administration’s latest withdrawal of this federal protection. Roze Brooks leads the GLBT services on campus…
HAYWARD, Wisc. – Today was an opportunity for dogs to show off their “barkie fever” this morning, as the American Birkibeiner events kicked off today in Hayward Wisconsin. Despite the lack of snow cover on the ground this year, it didn’t stop the Barkie Birkie Canicross that is usually a skijor race from competing. Today it was turned into a running…
HAYWARD, Wisc. – Over 40,000 people are expected to arrive in the Northland tonight in anticipation for the 2017 American Birkibeiner Race. With the recent warm week melting nearly all of the snow pack from this winter, trail conditions are on everyone’s mind. Right now only the north half of the trail from Cable, Wisconsin to Trailhead OO is possibly ski-able on…
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HAYWARD, Wisc. – The annual American Birkebeiner calls for a lot of booking when it comes to travel reservations. Officials say the average commute from from hotel to the trail for a race participant can be up to two-and-a-half hours long. It’s why local hotels receive calls nearly one year in advance before the big weekend. “It is very important…
DULUTH, Minn. – An update on the murder that happened on East 11th Street, last week on February 14. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken told FOX 21 that the shooting death of 22-year-old William Grahek was not random. The police continue to investigate the case at this time, as the follow up on numerous leads. ORIGINAL REPORT 2/14 DULUTH,…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department has released the findings of the officer involved shooting incident that occurred on January 13, 2017. The incident was investigated by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and upon completion of the investigation by the agents, the information was sent to the Office of the St. Louis County Attorney for review. After review…
UPDATE: Richard Giles was located safe in Prescott, Wisconsin on 2/24 The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating Richard Griffith Giles, 89, of Verndale, Minnesota. Richard was last seen at the Super 8 in Grand Rapids, Minn. Thursday morning, Feb. 23, around 9:30 a.m., after spending the night after getting lost. He is described as 5’09”,…
