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Patterson Waives Hearing in Wisconsin Girl Abduction
BARRON, Wis. - A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents has been ordered to stand trial after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing. Twenty-one-year-old Jake Patterson gave brief answers to the judge Wednesday.…
Chester Bowl - The Northland's Home Away from Home
DULUTH, Minn. - What's Winter without snow, and what's snow without skiing? Chester Park is an outdoor haven that dates back to the late 1800's. "A lot of people assume the…
Making Memories with Ely's Winter Festival
ELY, Minn. - Calling all winter enthusiasts! The Ely Winter Festival kicks off Thursday, February 7 and runs through Sunday, February 17. Event organizers say they're excited to offer new and…
Man Accused of Kidnapping Wisconsin Girl to Appear in Court
BARRON, Wis. - A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing. Jake Patterson is accused of killing James and Denise Closs on Oct. 15 and…
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies Coming to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland will soon have more options for pet accessories and supplies. Originally starting in 1990 with one store in Eagan, Minnesota, Chuck & Don's Pet Food and…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Signals Presidential Announcement Is Near
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Amy Klobuchar is signaling she could become the next Democrat to enter the presidential race. She tells MSNBC that she'll make an announcement on Sunday in Minneapolis. If she enters the race, Klobuchar would likely use…
National Sami Day Celebrated in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday is National Sami Day, a celebration of the indigenous people of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and part of Russia. On Tuesday, their culture was honored with an open house…
Battery Disposal Locations Busy After Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - With the recent sub-zero temperatures, many drivers have been forced to buy vehicle batteries and ditch their old ones. In the last three weeks, the staff at Advance Auto…
Great Outdoors: Ice Fishing on Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.- As Lake Superior hardens with ice, you can bet Anglers are there to drill their holes and drop their lines. But these brave Northlanders have to get…
College Students on State of the Union
DULUTH, Minn.- Lots of people in the Northland had interest in President Trump's State of the Union Speech, including some younger eyes. Students at a few of…
Republican Jason Rarick Wins MN 11th District State Senate Race
FINLAYSON, Minn. - Republican candidate, Jason Rarick, won the special election to represent Minnesota's 11th District in the State Senate. When the final results were counted on Tuesday night, Rarick had 8,127 votes compared to DFL candidate Stu Lourey's 7,171.…
MATHCOUNTS Competition Draws Dozens of Middle School Students to UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - More than 75 middle schoolers from ten different schools competed in a MATHCOUNTS competition today at UMD. The competition pits teams from schools all over the Northland…
Students Enjoy Festivities at the 45th Annual Sno-Week at WITC
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior is celebrating its second day into their 45th annual Sno-Week. Today, students enjoyed a host of activities such as making photo key chains, root beer floats and participating in an interactive…
Multiple Minnesota Politicians Attending State of the Union
DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple Minnesota lawmakers are expected to be at tonight's State of the Union, including Sen. Tina Smith and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flannagan. Earlier today Fox 21 spoke with them and…
10th Annual 95 KQDS Medallion Hunt is Underway in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. – The tenth annual 95 KQDS medallion hunt is underway here in the Northland. This year’s prize for finding the medallion includes five thousand dollars cash along with an…
Winter Temperatures Can Be Dangerous for Stray Animals
DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies has already seen about 30 strays enter their shelter since the start of 2019. Cold temperatures can be dangerous for strays and lost pets…
Northland Foundation Receives Award for Combatting Childcare Crisis
DULUTH, Minn. - Today, the Northland Foundation was honored with the Trailblazer award, from Blue Cross Blue Shield, for their efforts to help provide better childcare in greater Minnesota. The…
Duluth Police Hope Sting Operations Cut Down Underage Solicitation
DULUTH, Minn. - One of the latest sex sting operations by a joint task force of state and local authorities in the Northland resulted in formally charging seven local men. The…
Police: School Bus Driver Shot After Crash in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS-Minneapolis police say the driver of a school bus was shot following an apparent crash. Police spokesman John Elder says a suspect is in custody and the driver's injuries are not life-threatening. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 35W…
Man Accused of Raping Incapacitated Woman in Arizona Pleads Not Guilty
PHOENIX-A lawyer representing a man accused of raping an incapacitated woman who later gave birth at a long-term care facility in Phoenix says his client will present a full legal defense. Attorney David Gregan made a brief statement to reporters…
One Killed, One Severely Burned in Dakota County House Explosion
HASTINGS, Minn.-Sheriff's officials say a house explosion in Dakota County has killed a woman and severely burned a man. Firefighters and deputies were dispatched to a house south of Hampton about 6:15 a.m. Tuesday. Deputies found a man wandering the…
Duluth Airport Sees Increase in Travelers in 2018
Duluth, MN-Duluth International Airport officials have announced they saw a 13 percent increase in traffic in 2018 compared to 2017. More than 280,000 passengers flew through their facility last year. Both United and Delta saw increases over 2017, with United’s…
Show Your Love for Lincoln Park this February
DULUTH, Minn. - Advancing Lincoln Park and the Lincoln park Business Group are proud to present the inaugural Love'n Lincoln Park event. The fun is happening Saturday, February 9 - Saturday,…
Trump to Call for Unity, Face Skepticism in State of Union
WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump is expected to call for optimism and unity in his State of the Union address, but skeptics are likely to question whether he can be successful in pursuing such a reset after two years of bitter partisanship…
Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club to Host 4th Annual Snowball Gala
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club (DXC) is excited to be hosting its 4th Annual Snow Ball Gala. The event is happening Saturday, February 9, at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth.…
Doctor, Six Other Men Arrested in Northland Sex Solicitation Sting
DULUTH, Minn.-A Grand Rapids physician is among seven men arrested and suspected of soliciting a minor for sex. Authorities conducted an undercover sting operation and placed ads on various sites know for soliciting sex. Prosecutors say Dr. Ogechukwu Adekweh was…
Narrow Divide in Senate Raises Stakes in Special Election
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Voters in northern Minnesota take part in a special Senate election Tuesday with a little more at stake than usual. Republicans had just a one-seat majority in the Senate before newly elected Gov. Tim Walz appointed Democrat Tony…
