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DNR Issues Permits for NorthMet Mining Project

ST. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources granted permits for Poly Met Mining, Inc.’s proposed NorthMet mining project. The DNR has issued the permit to mine, six water appropriation permits, two dam safety permits, a public waters…

Minnesota Officials to Announce PolyMet Mine Decision

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota officials are set to announce whether they are granting permits for a planned copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will announce its decision Thursday on permits sought for the planned…

Authorities Scaling Back Ground Search for Missing Wisconsin Teen

BARRON, Wis. – The Barron County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page Thursday morning that they are transitioning the Emergency Operations Center from a 24/7 reactive operation to “a more deliberate and methodical effort to progress the investigation.” The…

Warrant: Contractor Mismarked gas Line Before Deadly Blast

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Court documents say a contractor failed to properly mark a natural gas line that was struck and caused a deadly explosion in downtown Sun Prairie last summer. A search warrant recently unsealed in Dane County Circuit…

Halloween Celebrated at Sweeden Sweets

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Kids were having some festive fun at Sweeden Sweets Candies and Fudge in Superior. Guests could spin the wheel of doom to win prizes, paint pumpkins, and even take…

Ojibwe Windows at Ordean Building

DULUTH, Minn.- The Ordean Foundation and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council unveiled a new window display celebrating Ojibwe culture on the Ordean building. The artist says they tell the…

Making Railroad Crossings Safer

DULUTH, Minn.- Saint Louis County ranks in the top five counties in Minnesota for the number of crossing accidents reported each year. On Monday, the city and North…

Trump Administration Rejects Walker's Proposed Drug Testing

MADISON, Wis. - President Donald Trump's administration has rejected Gov. Scott Walker's plan to require drug screening and testing for adults on Medicaid with no dependent children. Instead, the plan approved Wednesday calls for applicants to complete a health risk…

Evers Gets State Patrol Protection Following Weekend Threat

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers started receiving security protection from the Wisconsin State Patrol following an unspecified "issue" from the weekend. Evers' campaign manager Maggie Gau said Wednesday that Evers started receiving protection from the…

Early Voting in Wisconsin Exceeds 2014 Totals

MADISON, Wis. - Early voting totals for Tuesday's election have topped 2014 levels, as hotly contested races for governor, U.S. Senate and a host of other offices are motivating people to cast ballots. The Wisconsin Elections Commission reported Wednesday that…

Teen Arrested for Threatening School Shooting

WINONA, Minn. - Police in Winona have arrested a teenager who they say threatened to shoot up his school. Officers responded to Winona Senior High School Wednesday morning after a student showed a Snapchat video to a school official of…

Raspberry Inn Paranormal Investigation

SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this week's Northland Uncovered the Fox 21 morning crew goes on a paranormal investigation into the Raspberry Inn, with Medium & Psychic Lady Ocalat and Twin Ports Paranormal.…

The Northland’s Halloween Festivities 2018

Halloween Events     WHO: Duluth Children's Museum  WHAT: Spooktacular Halloween Party WHERE: 115 S 29th Ave W, Duluth WHEN: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.         WHO: Miller Hill Mall WHAT: Malloween WHERE: 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy,…

Great Outdoors: Disc Golf at Enger Park

DULUTH, Minn. - Disc golf is growing in popularity across the country. A course opened last week on the back nine of the Enger Park Golf Course. A crisp fall day is…

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