Lake Superior Ice Festival Powers On Through Bitter Cold
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The weather outside may be frightful, but the Lake Superior Ice Festival makes it so delightful. The cold weather didn't stop crowds from flocking to Barker's Island to…
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Beargrease Marathon Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn.- The cold and snow is good news for one crowd: the mushers and dogs in the 2019 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, running from Sunday at noon, to Tuesday…
Northland's Dogs Compete for the Title of "Cutest Puppy"
DULUTH, Minn.- What is Beargrease without the annual cutest puppy competition? The Beargrease cutest puppy contest is an annual tradition that's become so popular it attracts people from all over the Midwest.…
Sled Dogs Prepare for Race with Vet Check-Ups
DULUTH, Minn.- In a swarm of last minute preparations for the race, competing dogs were brought in for a vet check. The team of veterinarians checked each dog to monitor their hearts, hydration, lungs,…
Report: Chappy's Golden Shores Resident Beaten Before He Died
HILL CITY, Minn. (AP) - A state investigation concludes that a 58-year-old man with dementia living in a northern Minnesota care center died from bleeding in the brain several weeks after he was repeatedly punched in the face by one staff…
Boy Scout Troop Hosts Blood Drive in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Red Cross, blood donations decrease during winter months. A local Boy Scout troop hosted a blood drive at the Northland Country Club. For every unit of…
Remembering the Life of Fallen K9 Officer Haas
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth community mourns the loss of one of their own with a memorial service for fallen K9 Officer Haas. Friday afternoon, the DECC's Harborside Ballroom filled to the brim…
Thirsty Pagan Breaks Ground On New Location
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The old Soo Line Freight Depot in Superior is now home to Thirsty Pagan Brewing. The microbrewery broke ground this afternoon after receiving a $148,000 WEDC state grant.…
Tips To Keep Your Home Safe In Extreme Cold
TWIN PORTS -- The cold effects not only how we feel but also how we live. Here are some tips to keep you and your home safe and warm. "Prepare…
Billy's Bar Gets Ready For 35th Annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - 60 mushers will be in line and ready to go starting Sunday for the John Beargrease Sled Dog race. Crews were at Billy's bar getting set up for…
New Superior Police Officer Sworn In
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Superior Police Department has sworn in its fifth female police officer. She told Fox 21 today that this was a dream come true for her, helping people in…
Duluth Police are Fighting to Reduce Opioid Overdoses
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth has already seen 16 opioid overdoses since the start of the year, five resulted in a death. Authorities recently apprehended 26-year-old Jacob Johnson and 49-year-old Jamie…
Minnesota man Gets 14-year Federal Sentence for Stalking
DENVER - A Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal stalking charges. Federal prosecutors in Colorado say Eric Ronald Bolduan also must register as a sex offender following his release.…
No Charges for Closs Suspect in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – In a recent release, the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office says they do not anticipate filing a criminal complaint against Jake Patterson in the immediate future. Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf states: “A prosecutor’s decision…
Walz Considering Closing MN Schools Next Week due to Extreme Cold
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - With temperatures expected to reach 20 to 30 degrees below zero next week, Governor Tim Walz says he is exploring the possibility of closing Minnesota schools if temperatures remain extremely low. “I really trust local officials and…
Brand New State-Of-The-Art HD Sports Simulators Arrive In The Northland!
WEST DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures the cold has kept us looking for indoor fun and The Caddy Shack has brand new state of the art…
LIVE: Watch Public Memorial Service for Duluth Police K-9 Haas
DULUTH, Minn. - A public memorial service is being held today honoring Duluth police K-9 Has. The memorial service is being held at the Harbor Side Ballroom at the DECC Friday afternoon. Doors will open to the public at 3:00…
Woman Dies After she was Found Under Crashed car at Hospital
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman found under a car that had crashed into a wall at a hospital parking ramp. Deputies responded to the parking structure at Froedtert Hospital shortly…
Trump Announces Deal to end Record-Long Shutdown
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks — until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown. Some 800,000 federal workers have had…
How the Shutdown is Affecting Your After-Work Life
DULUTH, Minn; SUPERIOR, Wis.- Well into day 34 of the government shutdown, several federal workers are still without pay and some without work at all. When it comes to the shutdown, it's easy to…
Lake Superior College to Offer Free Dental Care to Children
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is teaming up with local dental professionals to provide free care on Friday, February 1 for children whose families might not be able to otherwise afford it. Last year, the…
Concert at CSS to Showcase Music Unheard for 350 Years
DULUTH, Minn. - A performance combining lute and voice at The College of St. Scholastica will feature recently discovered music that hasn't been played in 350 years. Intimate…
Rural Drivers Applaud Speed Limit Hike, Safety Experts Worry
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota is pushing the speed limit to 60 mph on most two-lane state highways. The Star Tribune reports that state traffic officials say more than two-thirds of rural highways slated for the increase have already posted the new…
Two men Arrested on Opioid Related Murder Charge
DULUTH, Minn. – Two men have been arrested in connection to an opioid related death that occurred on December 14, 2018. The Duluth Police Department and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force arrested 26-year-old Jacob Johnson on Wednesday…
Tuberculosis Outbreak Associated With Mankato University
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a tuberculosis outbreak among people associated with Minnesota State University, Mankato. Health officials believe the bacteria originated with an international student and spread to at least seven others. The…
Sanders Says Stone Arrest Unrelated to Trump
WASHINGTON -White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the arrest of former Donald Trump campaign adviser Roget Stone in the special counsel's Russia probe has nothing to do with the president. Sanders' comments came hours after Stone was arrested…
Sports Garden Hosts Annual Twins Caravan
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday, the Sports Garden was the place to be for Major League Baseball fans across the Northland. The Twins Caravan made its annual stop to Duluth. The event allows…
Affinity Plus Credit Union Opens In New Location
DULUTH, Minn. - Affinity Plus Credit Union hosted a grand opening for its newly built branch after relocating to Maple Grove Road in Duluth. The Affinity Plus is excited to serve…
