Crow and Loon Deaths Linked to West Nile Virus
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota DNR and wildlife experts are on the lookout for birds sick with West Nile Virus. This comes after two recorded deaths of loons in Northeast Minnesota earlier this…
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Hillside Farmers Market Offers More Access to Fresh Produce
DULUTH, Minn. - Everything from fresh fruits and veggies were up for sale Tuesday at the Hillside Farmers Market in Duluth. Shoppers could also pick up flower bouquets. Even a few craft vendors…
Disabilities Expo Raises Money for All-Abilities Park
SUPERIOR, Wis. - People with disabilities came together in Superior to learn about available resources in the Twin Ports and raise money for a good cause. The annual Empowerment Expo at the Mariner Business…
Plan to Swim or Not to Swim With New Lake Temperature Device in Park Point Beach
DULUTH, Minn.- New monitoring devices in the waters of Park Point Beach are allowing scientists to tell people how cold or warm the water is before they get to the beach. A temperature sensor…
'Share the Shred' Gets Kids Outside and On Bikes
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and families got a free and friendly welcome into the sport of Mountain Biking at the Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet. The summer "Share the Shred" series drew about 90-110…
MDA Holds Muscle Walk for Those Affected by Muscular Diseases
DULUTH, Minn.- Monday night Leif Erickson park was taken over by walkers coming together for a good cause. The Muscular Dystrophy Association held their first muscle walk in Duluth in a couple years.…
Superior Man To Climb Mt. Rainier to Support Pediatric Cancer
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some people may run marathons or travel long distances to help bring awareness to a great cause. But a Superior man is taking it a step further by committing to climb Mt.…
Volunteers Remove Harmful Wild Parsnip from West Waterfront Trail
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is asking for your help to rid the area of the invasive species Wild Parsnip. The plant emits a sap that can cause burns on human skin and pets. This…
MN Adult and Teen Challenge Center Expands with Grant
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge received a grant from Minnesota Power to help expand its Duluth Hillside location. The addiction treatment facility on East Second Street will now include…
Nurses Ask for More Staffing at Essentia Health, St. Luke's
DULUTH, Minn. - Nurses at Essentia Health and St. Luke's say the hospitals are not providing enough staffing for them to give patients proper care. This as the facilities are planning major expansions of $800…
Haze from Canadian Fires Moves Out with Wind and Rain
DULUTH, Minn.- Since last weekend, fires in Canada have been burning and sending smoke into the air, which the wind blew into the Northland creating a haze throughout the sky. Officials with…
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Drunk Boating in Northland
MINNESOTA- Safety on the water will be a top priority this weekend. According to authorities, drunk boating is drunk driving. Law enforcement will be increasing patrols on Northland waters as part of their yearly…
Man Dies of Natural Causes in Lake Vermillion
ELY, Minn.- A man is pronounced dead Tuesday after trying to get back on his watercraft on Lake Vermillion, about 30 miles west of Ely. A resident saw 58-year-old Darrell Pfannenstein…
All About Rhubarb at Rhubarb Festival
DULUTH, Minn.- You know summer is here when it's time for the Annual Rhubarb Festival. Benefiting the CHUM Food Shelf, the 15th Annual Rhubarb Festival took over part of London Road with Rhubarb Pie,…
Athletes With Disabilities Change Endurance Sports For The Better
DULUTH, Minn. -- Grandma's marathon may be over for 2019 but that doesn't mean we can't continue to hit the pavement running! In this week's Great Outdoors Fox 21's Brittney Merlot introduces us to…
