The Snake Pit Promotes Conservation on World Frog Day
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, many across the globe will celebrate and raise awareness for World Frog Day. Frogs are amphibian creatures found both on land and water.…
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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Paying off Credit Card Debt
DULUTH, Minn. - According to a recent study credit card debt is at a record high. Recent interest rate hikes mean we're paying even more to carry that debt. Thursday, March…
Jury: Roundup Weed Killer is Major Factor in Man’s Cancer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Roundup weed killer was a substantial factor in a California man’s cancer, a jury determined Tuesday in the first phase of a trial that attorneys said could help determine the fate of hundreds of similar lawsuits.…
Evers Wants to Raise State Unemployment Benefits
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers wants to boost Wisconsin's unemployment benefits and eliminate some requirements to qualify for them. The changes included in Evers' budget proposal would raise the maximum rate for unemployment benefits from $370 to $406 a…
Rice Lake Home Sustains Significant Damage due to Fire
RICE LAKE, Minn. – According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office a home in Rice Lake sustained ‘significant damage’ due to a Tuesday evening fire. Authorities responded to a report of a house fire around 5:35 Tuesday on the…
Nelson Wins House Seat in Special Election
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Republican Nathan Nelson has won the special election to fill a vacant state House seat in east-central Minnesota. Unofficial returns show Nelson beating Democrat Tim Burkhardt in Tuesday's election for the House District 11B seat. Nelson…
Ashley Grimm Announces Candidacy for 5th District City Council Seat
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Human Rights Commissioner Ashley Grimm announced she is running for the 5th district Duluth City Council seat, now held by Jay Fosle, outside of Duluth City Center West. Grimm…
Convenience Stores Find Loophole to Sell Flavored Tobacco
DULUTH, Minn.- At least two convenience stores in Duluth have found a way around a year-old city ordinance that bans the sale of menthol and flavored tobacco products. Derek Medved, owner of…
Northland Group Training for Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- Snow in the Northland is melting which means that one local group is preparing for Grandma's Marathon finally has the opportunity to get onto the pavement…
Salvation Army Holding March Food Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - The March food drive is happening at the Duluth Salvation Army. This year, the organization hopes to collect $18,000 and 11,000 pounds of food. During the month of…
William A. Irvin's 2019 Season Opener Postponed Until July
DULUTH, Minn. - DECC officials confirmed Tuesday to FOX 21 that the William A. Irvin is expected to reopen for tours in July instead of Memorial Day as it waits to get…
House Lawmakers Pass Hands-Free Driving Bill, on to Senate
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota House has approved a bill requiring drivers to use hands–free devices when talking on the phone. The House passed the bill 106 – 21 Monday night. Sponsors of…
UMD Continues the Conversation of Climate Change in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD is striving to combat climate change one step at a time. University leaders kicked off the two day conference, with a tour of the Natural Resources…
Duluth Public Works Crews Tackle Potholes, Encounter Obstacles
DULUTH, Minn.- Warmer air means Duluth Public Works crews are out in force tackling all those potholes around town. But the melting snow is making any permanent solution, temporary. It took…
OMC Smokehouse set to Expand
DULUTH, Minn. - OMC smokehouse in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood is expanding. They bought a neighboring store front and have plans to open it up in the next few months. The new…
Fish House Explosion Critically Injures man
MOORHEAD, Minn. - A Detroit Lakes man is hospitalized in critical condition after a fish house exploded in Moorhead. The fire department says the explosion happened Sunday and that Michael Herzog was outside the fish house when firefighters arrived. A…
Senate Republicans Revive Private School Scholarships Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Senate Republican leaders say a proposal to use tax credits to funnel donations into scholarships for low- and middle-income students to attend private schools is a priority for them. And they're hoping to make it the…
Update: Man Shot by University Police in Stable Condition
MILWAUKEE - Officials say a man shot by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee police on campus is hospitalized in stable condition. University Police Chief Joe LeMire said at a news conference Tuesday two officers found the man, armed with a gun, sleeping…
Rare Full Worm Supermoon Set To Shine On Spring Equinox
NORTHLAND - This full moon is the third and final Supermoon for the rest of 2019, so if you missed the first two in January and February, be sure to catch this one—it's your last chance of the year. It's set…
Governor Walz to Deliver State of the State Address in April
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday morning he will deliver his first State of the State Address on Wednesday, April 3. The address will begin at…
Super Heroes to Take Over Mars Lakeview Arena in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Super heroes are set to skate into the Mars Lakeview Arena in Dultuh Saturday, March 23 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Duluth Figure Skating…
Northland Uncovered: The Douglas County Courthouse Celebrates 100 Years
SUPERIOR, Wis. - At the time it was built, the Douglas County Courthouse stood for growth. "The shipyards were operating, a lot of activity going on here and we had…
Teen Injured in Vehicle Rollover Accident in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Minnesota State Patrol, an 18-year-old female from Hermantown sustained injuries Tuesday morning after she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions. Authorities say the female lost control of her Chevy Blazer…
Minnesota House Passes Bill to Fight Opioid Epidemic
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House has voted to hold drug manufacturers responsible for the state's growing costs for dealing with the opioid crisis. The bill passed 94-34 Monday night. It would support prevention, education, intervention, treatment and recovery…
Opioid Deaths, Suicide Reach Record Levels in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - State data shows the number of deaths from opioids and suicides in Minnesota reached record levels in 2017. The Minnesota Department of Health says 783 people took their own lives in 2017, a 5 percent increase…
Hands-free Driving Bill Passes in Minnesota House
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has approved a bill that would require motorists to use hands-free devices when talking on the phone. Sponsors say the measure will cut down on the rising level of distracted driving and…
Waterlogged ATV Trails Are Closing for the Season in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis.- In just a little over 24 hours, all trails in Douglas county will close for the snowmobiling season. While some love spring, others aren't as thrilled about it. "It's…
