Mayor Larson Proposes Increase to Tourism Tax Spending
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has proposed the city spend about $12 million from the tourism tax for 2019 attractions. That's four percent more than was spent this year or…
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Lost Child Vigil Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Losing a child is something no parent wants to go through but many have. A candlelight vigil was held at Leif Erickson Park in Duluth, bringing together those…
Pair of Grinches Responsible for $2,500 in Damages at Bentleyville
DULUTH, Minn. - The search is on for a pair of grinches that created $2,500 in damage at Bentleyville Tour of Lights. They were caught in the act on security cameras. On…
St. Scholastica Monastery Hosts Annual Christmas Bazaar
DULUTH, Minn.- Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery collected trinkets and crafted goods to sell at their annual Christmas bazaar. Dozens rushed the doors at 8 a.m. to purchase everything from hand–knitted…
Bundle Up for the Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.- The DECC welcomed hundreds of vendors for the 6th annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show. Different kinds of gear, ATV's, ice houses, live animals- these are just…
Giving the Gift of Flowers this Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The gift of giving is popular this holiday season, and the employees of National Bank of Commerce wanted to join in. Instead of giving each other gifts at their yearly…
Regents OK Three Percent pay Hikes for UW System Employees
LA CROSSE, Wis. - Regents have approved a plan to increase pay for employees of the University of Wisconsin System by 3 percent each of the next two fiscal years. The Board of Regents unanimously approved the pay plan at…
MnDOT Receives $20 Million Grant for Can of Worms Interchange
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is allocating a $20 million grant to the MN DOT to reconstruct the Can of Worms Interchange in Duluth. The announcement was made Thursday by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and…
King Sentenced to Life in UMD Student Murder Case
DULUTH, Minn. – Noah King has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of UMD student William Grahek. Judge Mark Munger upheld the mandatory life sentence, with parole possible after 30 years, on Thursday for aiding and abetting…
Vandals Cause Estimated $2,500 Damage to Bentleyville
DULUTH, Minn. - Vandals looking to steal from the Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" event caused $2,500 worth of damage in the process according to event organizers. Cameras were able to pick up images of the suspects, but their faces…
UPDATE: Puppies not Abandoned, Cloquet Police say More to Story
UPDATE: After further investigation the Cloquet Police Department say they have learned that the puppies were not abandoned at the Sather Park. Instead, officers say they learned the juveniles that purchased the…
Savory Grilled Salmon with Mad Dog and Merrill
DULUTH, Minn. - Promoting the fine art of barbeque through mesmerizing performances self-proclaimed “grillologists” Mad Dog and Merrill awaken the taste buds of people where ever they go. Having grilled…
Local Coffee Brand Becomes Popular in Stores and Online
DULUTH, Minn.- A native coffee retailer is making major strides after finalizing agreements with large companies like Amazon and Target. City Girl Coffee Company, which is a brand of Alakef…
Mail-Only Ballots Discussed for Presidential Primary
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota political party leaders and state and local officials are considering mail balloting for the 2020 presidential primary, a dramatic change from past practices in which citizens make their selections in party caucuses. The state will switch to…
Regents Pick Lone Finalist for U of Minnesota President
MINNEAPOLIS - A sole finalist is in line to become the first female president of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents on Wednesday advanced Joan Gabel, provost at the University of South Carolina, as the…
Minnesota Budget Forecast Expected to Show Surplus
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota officials are preparing to release a budget forecast that will set the stage for the debate over taxes and spending in the 2019 legislative session. Minnesota Management and Budget is due to issue the forecast…
Shopko Closing 39 Stores in 19 States
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. - Wisconsin retailer Shopko is closing 39 stores in 19 states. Shopko spokeswoman Michelle Hansen says each store employs 10 to 25 employees, putting the scope of job cuts at about 400 to nearly 1,000 positions. Liquidation sales…
Biomedical Ethics Conference at St. Luke's
DULUTH, Minn.- Several health professionals gathered Wednesday in Duluth, as St. Luke's Hospital hosted its Annual Biomedical Ethics Conference. Experts presented the latest educational information on the ethics of genetic testing. This discussion…
Robot Wars Take Over Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn.-The machines took over Lake Superior College's Downtown Center, as they put some of their student–made robots to the test for "Robot Wars." Seven integrated manufacturing student…
Make Your Own Wreath at Glensheen
DULUTH, Minn.- Who needs to buy holiday decorations, when you can make them? Wednesday night at Glensheen, people learned how to make wreaths. Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center brought all…
Volunteers Across Northland Help the Needy for Day of Caring
DULUTH, Minn.- Many different businesses and nonprofits in the Northland spent the annual Day of Caring doing various projects to make a difference in their community. Day of…
Body Cam Video Released In Officer-Involved Shooting in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Police Department has released body cam video from an October officer-involved shooting that injured Joshua M. Farmer, 19, of South Range, who was a suspect at…
Annual Lutefisk, Salmon and Meatball Dinner
DULUTH, Minn.- The First Lutheran Church hosted its annual Lutefisk, Salmon and Meatball dinner on Wednesday. The event is a way to carry on the Nordic Holiday tradition. "Immigrants brought it over. They…
Park Point Resident Prepares Last Year Of Lights
DULUTH, Minn.- A 20-year tradition on Park Point is coming to a close after this Christmas holiday. Marcia Hales, 73, says all the work behind the decorations is simply too…
Sen. Klobuchar Speaks Out About President Bush
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke to Fox 21 today after attending the services for President Bush in Washington D.C. She said moments like this can bring the country together as nation looks back on the legacy Bush left…
Minnesota Cities Turning to Brine to Keep Roads Ice-Free
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Cities across Minnesota are turning to spraying brine on roads to help keep them ice-free, with some saying it's better than salt. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has added brine sprayers to its fleet of 840…
Man Beaten At Duluth Transportation Center
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating after a man was punched and kicked in the head at the Duluth Transportation Center at 228 W. Michigan Street. The call was reported to police at 8:24 p.m. Monday. When police arrived,…
USA Gymnastics Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
(AP) - USA Gymnastics is turning to bankruptcy in an effort to ensure its survival. The embattled organization filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on Wednesday as it attempts to reach settlements in the dozens of sex-abuse lawsuits it faces…
