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Winter storm brings relief for snowmobilers

DULUTH, Minn. -- As the freshly fallen powder hits the ground, snowmobilers across the Northland are gearing up to hit the trails. Many groups, like the Hermantown Night Riders, are…

Duluth Fire Marshal shares safety reminders with deep frying turkeys

DULUTH, Minn.-- With the big turkey day coming up, being informed on preventing disasters can make or break the holiday. The Duluth Fire Marshal is hoping to reduce that with some safety…

Surfers spend the snow day catching some waves

DULUTH, Minn.-- During a snow day, you may find people outside making snowmen, and snow angels. But for some people, they're hoping to do something a little more adventurous. All around Brighton beach…

Lutsen expects to open first runs of the season Friday

LUTSEN, Min. - The team at Lutsen Mountains expect the first runs of the season to open on Friday, November 28, 2025. They say the expected snow over Thanksgiving should be enough to open…

Campbell's fires executive who was recorded saying company's products are for 'poor people'

(AP) - The Campbell’s Co. said Wednesday it has fired an executive who was recorded making racist comments and mocking the company’s products and customers. Martin Bally, a vice president in Campbell’s information…

City of Duluth offering complimentary parking ramps on Small Business Saturday plus other selected days

DULUTH, Min. - The City of Duluth’s Parking Services division is offering a select number of complimentary parking days one four days. The ramps include Lakeview Medical District Ramp, Technology Village Ramp, and HART District Ramps will all participate. Free…

More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

(AP) - More than three dozen babies have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula, federal health officials say. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported 37 cases of confirmed…

Two National Guard soldiers who were shot near White House are in critical condition, DC mayor and FBI director say

UPDATE: Two National Guard soldiers who were shot near White House are in critical condition, DC mayor and FBI director say. The…

Bentleyville to close Wednesday night following storm damage

DULUTH, Minn. -- Bentleyville's 'Tour of Lights' will be closed Wednesday night due to damage sustained in Tuesday evening's storm. According to their Facebook, they will remain closed…

Falling tree kills man snowplowing in Alden Township

ALDEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A man has died after being crushed by a falling tree in Alden Township. According to officials, at 10:22 a.m. on Wednesday, they responded to a call on the 7400 block of Laine Road. Brian Pelander,…

Coffee Conversation: Lung cancer awareness, prevention, and screenings

DULUTH, Minn. -- November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Eric Swanson, a pulmonologist with Essentia Health, joined Fox 21 live this morning to share preventive steps and the latest screening recommendations.

New prosecutor won't pursue charges against Trump and others in Georgia election interference case

ATLANTA (AP) — The prosecutor who recently took over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others said in a court filing Wednesday that he has decided not to pursue the case further. Pete Skandalakis, the executive…

Minnesota Power outages affect thousands of customers across Northern Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. -- Thousands of Minnesota Power customers are without power on Wednesday morning. Officials say the storm downed trees and power lines, and poles, causing scattered outages…

Thousands experiencing power outages across Northwestern Wisconsin

WISCONSIN. -- Thousands of Xcel Energy customers are without power across Northwestern Wisconsin this morning following the snowstorm. According to officials, around 12,000 customers have been impacted, primarily in the Manitowish Waters and Hayward, Wisconsin areas, and the Ironwood, Michigan…

City Of Duluth Snowplow Drivers Prepare For First Major Snowfall

City of Duluth snowplow drivers say they're ready for first major snowfall

DULUTH, Minn. -- With snowplows officially out on Duluth roads assisting Twin Ports commuters, there's some interesting science that goes along with the…

Stempathy Career Fair inspires middle schoolers

DULUTH, Minn. -- Ordean East Middle Schoolers are getting inspired at the STEMpathy Career Fair. The career fair aims to connect the students with professionals in the science, technology, engineering,…

School Closings: Wednesday, Nov. 26

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Volunteers at the DECC preparing for Thanksgiving buffet

DULUTH, Minn.-- The biggest Thanksgiving dinner in the Northland is currently receiving it's finishing touches. The DECC's free Thanksgiving meal is staffed by volunteers from the college of…

'turkey Eggstravaganza' Officially Underway

Kirby Board Program at UMD kicks off Turkey Eggstravaganza

DULUTH, Minn.-- UMD students are burning off some pre-holiday steam, because the Kirby Board Program brought back its 'Turkey Eggstravaganza'. The annual hunt began four years ago to get students into some…

Chester Chalet Prepping To Have New Building By ’26 ’27 Winter Season

Chester Bowl prepping to have new building by '26-'27 winter season

DULUTH, Minn. -- We could finally be seeing a new chalet at Chester Bowl come next winter. The Chester Bowl team are finalizing design plans,…

Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin woman who won release from a mental institution after almost killing her sixth grade classmate in the name of horror villain Slender Man only to flee the state weeks later…

Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels must decide congressional redistricting cases

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a pair of three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits that argue the battleground state’s congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans. The court's minority conservative justices blasted the…