Birkie Trail and Race Updates
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…
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'She Persisted' Phrase Inked on Dozens of Minneapolis Women
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Women have packed at least one tattoo studio in Minneapolis to get a permanent reminder that there's solidarity in ink. Minnesota Public Radio reports Minneapolis residents Chelsea Brink, Nora McInerny and Kate O'Reilly started a fundraiser in…
All-Girls Camp Takes over Animal Allies Humane Society
DULUTH, Minn. - Even though it’s beginning to feel like spring across the Northland, Duluth School District students are enjoying winter break this week. A group of eight girls, ages…
Another Catch-and-Release Season Expected on Mille Lacs Lake
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Walleye anglers face another year of catch-and-release fishing on Mille Lacs Lake. The Star Tribune reports that the Department of Natural Resources officials told the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee last week to expect a second consecutive…
Choice Unlimited Masquerade Ball Set for Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - Dust off your best mask because there's a masquerade ball Thursday night in Duluth. "A Royal Affair" is this year's theme for Choice Unlimited's 4th annual fundraising gala, celebrating…
Event Changes Announced for the Birkie
HAYWARD, Wis. - With the unseasonably warm temperatures, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that Birkie Week events scheduled for Friday, February 24, have been moved to Saturday, February 25. These events include the Kortelopet and Prince Haakon…
Sticky Bun Fun With Lake Superior Bakehouse
DULUTH, Minn. - There's a lot to celebrate in the bakery world on Tuesday, February 21, 2017! The staff at Lake Superior Bakehouse stopped by the FOX 21 Tuesday morning…
Minnesota Zoo Sees Boost in Visits from Low-Income Families
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) - A new program allowing people to visit the Minnesota Zoo for free by showing proof that they receive public assistance cards was a hit during its first year, bringing in 63-percent more low-income visitors in…
Change of Course for the Birkebeiner
HAYWARD, Wisc. - With warm weather conditions throughout the state, along with a forecast of rain Monday, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that an adjustment to the overall race course for Birkie Week events is required. After…
Abraham Lincoln, Civil War Reenactors Perform for President's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - In celebration of President's Day, the Duluth Depot is welcoming a famous guest. Abraham Lincoln, played by Fritz Klein, is making an appearance today. Klein will be performing the "Last…
Northland Beer Lovers to fill Brewer's Row
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend the 1st Annual Brewer's Row Poker Pub Crawl is taking place. Brewer's Row recognizes craft beer establishments along Superior St. in downtown Duluth. The crawl begins…
Damage Days Hosts Snowboarders at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. - Damage Days is taking place at Spirit Mountain once again. The annual snowboarding event is being held this weekend. Tonight, February 17th they're holding the Party in the Pipe…
Adolf Hitler's Personal Traveling Phone for Sale
CHESAPEAKE CITY, Md. (AP) - A Maryland auction house is selling Adolf Hitler's personal traveling telephone. Bill Panagopulos of Alexander Historical Auctions in Chesapeake City says occupying Russian officers gave the phone to Brig. Sir Ralph Rayner during a visit…
Anglers Can Fish Without a Michigan License this Weekend
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Want to go fishing but don't have a license? No problem, but just for a couple of days. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has scheduled its Winter Free Fishing Weekend for Saturday and Sunday. No…
Monopoly Doing Away with Classic Game Piece
(WTXF) - Hasbro has announced an iconic game token will be removed from the current Monopoly game. After nearly a month of voting, fans from around the world decided the Thimble Token will not "Pass GO" anymore in the next…
