Ideal Temps Bring Ice Fishing Back to the Bay
DULUTH, Minn. - During the summer, the "lake side" of Park Point attracts thousands to its beaches; but during the winter months, the "bay side" is the place to be. While the temperature…
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Person Finds 5 Puppies In Bin; Duluth's Animal Allies Responds
DULUTH, Minn. -- A litter of five puppies was found in a bin on the side of the road Tuesday evening near Animal Allies in Duluth, and the shelter is asking for help in what…
Trump Vows To Block Japanese Steelmaker From Buying US Steel
President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp., and he’s pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker. Trump said during the campaign…
Silver Lake Walking Trail Project Completed in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- A $1.3 million dollar project is now complete for the City of Virginia. The Silver Lake Walking Trail initially started in 2019. The bridge was a multiple phase project all to…
Minnesota DNR To Launch New EagleCam
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota DNR is introducing a new eagle camera, that will go live for the first time this Thursday. The new camera will feature a new breeding pair of eagles. The original camera will be in the area…
Brad Is Back! Sheep Safely Captured After Weeks-Long Getaway
A multi-county, multi-week search for Brad, the daring sheep on the run from city to city, came to a safe end Tuesday with one story to tell. Midway Township…
Wildcat Sanctuary Expands Both Acres and Residents
SANDSTONE, Minn.-- Lately, there's a lot to be excited about at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. The Wildcat Sanctuary recently expanded from 80 acres to 200 acres, when they were able to buy 120 acres…
Superior Grain Elevator Explodes On Connor's Point; No Injuries Reported
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department is investigating an explosion at a plant on Connor’s Point in Superior Monday night. Doorbell video from a home on Duluth's Park Point captured multiple bursts of flames…
Decades-Old Barko Hydraulics Shutting Down In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. – FOX 21 learned Monday that a decades-long manufacturing facility in Superior is shutting down. Barko Hydraulics is located on Banks Avenue. Employees found out Monday morning by mail that they are to…
Braaad The Sheep: Minneapolis' FOX 9 Covers Duluth-Area Sheep On The Run
DULUTH, Minn. -- Our friends at FOX 9 in Minneapolis had some fun today talking about Brad, the missing sheep, that's been on the run for at least two weeks now -- from Two Harbors to Proctor. Click the video…
WI Agency Issues First Round Of Permits For Enbridge Line 5 Reroute Around Reservation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Enbridge's contentious plan to reroute an aging pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation moved closer to reality Thursday after the company won its first permits from state regulators. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials announced…
Conference at the DECC Brings Invasive Species Researchers Together
DULUTH, Minn. -- Scientists, students, and professionals from several states gathered at the DECC on Wednesday to discuss invasive species this week. The biannual upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference offers an opportunity for those…
St. Louis County Landfill Unveils Geothermal Field
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- St. Louis County's landfill got a new first-of-its kind technology in the state that creates new energy from garbage. A ribbon cutting was held today in Virginia at the site of the landfill's…
The Wildcat Sanctuary Expands by 120 Acres
SANDSTONE, Minn. -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone is expanding its footprint by 120 acres. The adjacent land has always been on the eyes of executive director Tammy Thies. So, when she saw the for-sale sign pop up recently, she…
Great Lakes Outdoor Summit Takes Place at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- An event for outdoor recreation enthusiasts took place at the DECC on Friday. The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance hosted the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit. The summit draws in people from across the…
