Minnesota State Patrol: Extra DUI Enforcement Starts Today
ST. PAUL – The holidays are filled with joy, happiness and time together with family and friends. Too often the joy turns to sorrow when a family is notified of a…
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Tips to Keep Pets Away From the Emergency Room this Holiday Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. - We're just one day away from Thanksgiving -- turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and more. Chances are many of us will eat a little too much on turkey…
Man Dead After Confrontation With Police in Stillwater
STILLWATER, Minn. - A man is dead after a confrontation with police in Stillwater. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says officers from Stillwater, Bayport and Oak Park Heights responded to a call about 1 a.m. Wednesday involving a suicidal man…
Superior Mayor to Seek Re-Election
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced on Wednesday he plans to seek re-election in 2019. Paine posted the announcement on his Facebook page stating: “I am excited to finally announce that I will be running for re-election as…
INVESTIGATION: Half of Previously Untested Duluth Sexual Assault Kits Find DNA Matches
DULUTH, Minn - For years Duluth has carried a bad reputation when it comes to investigations into sexual assaults. Back in 2015 a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension audit showed…
Boys and Girls Club Gives Feast of Thanks and Coats for Kids
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday night the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland held its annual Feast of Thanks, for dozens of families who otherwise might…
Duluth Remembers Transgender Lives Lost
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth joined the nation in honoring lives lost in the transgender community. A crowd gathered downtown at the Minnesota Power Plaza on Tuesday night, as part…
Judge Finds Noah King Guilty in Murder of William Grahek
DULUTH, Minn.- Guilty. That's the verdict for a man involved in the trial for the murder of 22-year-old UMD student William Grahek. 20-year-old Noah King will be…
New Executive Director Appointed for Superior Public Museums
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A tour guide from Fairlawn has worked her way up to a new role. Superior Public Museums has promoted one of their own -- Megan Meyer -- as…
Shopping Assistance for the Elderly and Disabled
DULUTH,Minn.- Thanksgiving is in a couple of days and many still have items on their shopping lists, but for some it may not be as easy to go out…
Second Hospital in Duluth Announces Plans for Expansion
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been a few months since Essentia Health unveiled plans to invest $800 million in a project called "Vision Northland." The project will add about 815,000 square…
Evers Faces $1 Billion Budget Shortfall
MADISON, Wis. - Incoming Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will need to find about $1.1 billion to give state agencies all they requested to pay for schools, prisons, Medicaid and other government operations over the next two years. That's according to…
Biwabik Trailer House Damaged in Afternoon Fire
BIWABIK, Minn. – A trailer house in Biwabik was extensively damaged in a Tuesday afternoon fire. Firefighters from over half a dozen Iron Range fire departments responded to the fire in the 400 block of West Railroad Drive North around…
Genital Mutilation Charges Dismissed in Detroit-Area Case
DETROIT - A federal judge in Detroit says regulating female genital mutilation is up to states and that Congress had no authority to pass the 1996 law banning it. U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman dismissed mutilation and conspiracy charges Tuesday…
Superior Police Involved in Shooting Return to Duty
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The three Superior police officers involved in the shooting of 19-year-old theft suspect, Joshua Farmer, have returned to work, according to Police Chief Nicholas Alexander. The Wisconsin Department…
UWS Head Softball, Women’s Golf Coach Removed
SUPERIOR, Wis. – According to University of Wisconsin-Superior officials, Head Softball and Women’s Golf Coach Roger Plachta has been removed from his position effective immediately. The reason for his removal was cited as “a pattern of misconduct and unprofessional behavior.”…
Citing E. Coli Outbreak, US Officials say Don’t eat Romaine
NEW YORK - U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 32 people in 11 states. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s working with officials in Canada,…
Early Morning Fire Substantially Damages Canosia Township Home
CANOSIA TOWNSHIP – An early morning fire substantially damaged a home in Canosia Township according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies along with Canosia, Hermantown, and Grand Lake fire departments were dispatched to the home located at 5484…
Walker Appoints Schimel to Waukesha County Judgeship
MADISON, Wis. - Outgoing Gov. Scott Walker is giving outgoing Attorney General Brad Schimel a job as a judge. Walker announced Tuesday that he appointed Schimel as a Waukesha County circuit judge. Walker said Schimel has shown a commitment to…
Former Priest Charged in Sawyer County for Sexual Assault of Child
SAWYER COUNTY – A former Wisconsin priest currently residing in Minneapolis was taken into custody Friday on charges of sexual assault of a child in Sawyer County. The Sawyer County District Attorney’s Office charged 71-year-old Thomas E. Ericksen, formerly of…
Locally Sourced Items Help Brighten Thanksgiving Dinner
DULUTH, Minn. - "You definitely taste the difference," said Ali Wade, Brand Manager at the Duluth Whole Foods Co-op. Wade stopped by FOX 21 Local News Tuesday morning to offer…
Noah King Found Guilty on Murder Charges
DULUTH, Minn. – A St. Louis County Judge has found Noah King, 21, guilty of aiding and abetting first degree intentional murder while trying to commit a burglary and guilty of aiding and abetting second degree murder intentional without premeditation.…
Northland Uncovered: St. Louis County Antique Appraisal
DULUTH, Minn. - Do you have old treasures lying around that might be worth a few dollars? The St. Louis County Historical Society is partnering with Northland Estate Services…
Minnesota Gov. Dayton set to end Long Hospital Stay
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he expects to be home before Thanksgiving after complications from back surgery required more than a month of hospitalization. The 71-year-old Democrat tells Minnesota Public Radio News that his two back surgeries at…
Mix Cosmetiques Brings Custom Makeup to Duluth
DULTUTH, Minn.- Paris has Sephora, New York has Maybelline, and now Duluth has Mix Cosmetiques. The newest cosmetic store to hit the Northland offers custom, handmade makeup, soaps…
Downtown Duluth Welcomes Wasabi on Black Friday
DULUTH, Minn.-Black Friday is bringing a taste of Japan to Downtown Duluth, with the opening of Wasabi. The Japanese restaurant, which already has a location in Superior, will open Friday…
As Temps Drop, CHUM Proposes Warming Centers
DULUTH, Minn.- As the extreme cold starts setting in, finding a warm, safe place to sleep becomes a serious, and even deadly challenge for Duluth's homeless community.…
