Local Steelworker Unions Vote to Authorize a Strike
KEEWATIN, Minn. - After months of negotiations, no deal has been reached between U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers union. Now, local unions are voting to authorize a strike. Monday,…
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One Killed in Biwabik Township Accident
BIWABIK TOWNSHIP, Minn. – One man is dead following a two vehicle crash that occurred in Biwabik Township late Wednesday night. According to Minnesota State patrol a Toyota Corolla was making a left hand turn onto Heritage Trail from eastbound…
It's Fun to Play at the YMCA
DULUTH, Minn.- If you're looking for a new way to get active this fall, or just want to change up your current workout, you can do so for free at the…
Longtime Duluth Teacher Retiring After 30 Year Career
DULUTH, Minn. - Mary Ostazeski is known as Mrs.O and the kids love her. "She's creative and she loves all of us," said Lester Park Elementary School Student Grace Lyytinen. Mrs.…
Rev 'Em Up to Ride to Clyde
DULUTH, Minn.- If you have two wheels and nowhere to go, Clyde Iron Works on Wednesday nights might be the place to be. Dozens of hogs of all types rode in…
Fall Semester Begins at University of Wisconsin Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin Superior (UWS) is buzzing with excitement as the Yellowjackets are back on campus. Many students have been waiting for the fall semester to begin. Even…
Construction in Two Harbors Continues and Businesses Remain Open
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Those who are familiar with Two Harbors are no strangers to the construction that took over in June. Until now, traffic has had minimal problems flowing through the town,…
Local Resident Takes Advantage of Construction Traffic
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- A local resident of Two Harbors is capitalizing on the traffic being backed up through the city. Steven Schluneger has been in the business of selling knives for 22 years.…
Not Fall Color Season Just Yet but Duluth is Still Blooming
DULUTH, Minn.- While you're waiting for the fall colors now's the perfect time to enjoy the rose garden in Duluth. Workers with the city of Duluth and volunteers have been hard at…
Virtual Library Cards Give Students 24/7 Access to Resources
DULUTH, Minn.- This week 8,500 students in the Duluth School District now have24-hour access to resources from the Duluth Public Library. City leaders and educators believe this Library Port program will spark interest in…
Autopsy Shows Hypothermia Apparent Cause of Kayakers' Deaths
ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) - Autopsies indicate hypothermia and possibly drowning apparently caused the deaths of four Wisconsin family members kayaking on Lake Superior. Ashland County Sheriff Mick Brennan tells the Ashland Daily News that preliminary autopsy results indicate that 39-year-old…
Lake Superior College President Announces Retirement
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College President Dr. Patrick Johns announced today that this will be his last academic year as the leader of Lake Superior College. Dr. Johns was named President of LSC in 2010 and has had a…
Major Opioid Maker to pay for Overdose-Antidote Development
(AP) - A company whose prescription opioid marketing practices are being blamed for sparking the addiction and overdose crisis says it’s helping to fund an effort to make a lower-cost overdose antidote. OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma announced Wednesday that it’s…
Lawsuit States Oil Refinery Owners Negligent in Blast, Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) - A lawsuit alleges that negligence by the owners of Wisconsin's only oil refinery caused an explosion and fire that injured 36 people and caused a mandatory evacuation in the city of Superior. The class action lawsuit…
Jet Quarantined in New York After Reports of Sick Passengers
NEW YORK (AP) - A plane was quarantined at New York's Kennedy Airport amid reports of numerous ill passengers aboard a flight from Dubai. There were conflicting reports about how many…
Experience the St. Louis River Aboard the Vista Fleet
DULUTH, Minn. - Folks looking to take a cruise on the St. Louis River have the chance to do so aboard the Vista Fleet on Tuesday, September 11. The…
Intense Rain Floods Streets, Closes Interstate in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Heavy rain has flooded streets and highways in southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin, challenging motorists to find new routes to their destinations. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 12 in both directions southeast of Eau…
Animal Answers: A Call of the Wild LIVE in Studio
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo is a fun place for many families to gather and connect with their wild side. Wednesday morning, FOX 21 Local News hosted Jessamy Schwartz…
Slideshow: K-12 Students Head Back to School Across the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Many K-12 students are heading back to school this week, which means lots of back to school photo to start off the new school year. Thank you to everyone who shared their back to school photos…
Laura MacArthur Elementary School Starts New School Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The new school year is officially in full swing as hundreds of young students roamed the halls of Laura MacArthur Elementary School for their first day. The new school…
Great Outdoors: Minnesota State Fair
ST. PAUL, Minn. - In this week's Great Outdoors, we're giving your the sights and sounds of the Minnesota State Fair, which had a record attendance of more than…
Chisholm to Host Walk to End Alzheimer's
HIBBING, Minn - According to the CDC, more Americans are dying from Alzheimer’s Disease. The number of people who have died from it has more than doubled in…
Electric Buses Soon to be Tested in Duluth's Climate
DULUTH, Minn.- A brand new bus is in town, electric buses will soon be apart of the Duluth Transit Authority. Seven electric buses are hitting the roads next month after a $6.3…
Garland Museum Reacts to the Finding of Dorothy's Missing Red Slippers
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- After finding Judy Garland's iconic ruby red slippers that were stolen from the museum in her home 13 years ago, officials were excited to have a part of their…
Victim Identified In Downtown Duluth Homicide; Suspect Arrested
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police have made an arrest in the death of Scott Pennington, 31, of Duluth, who shot and killed over the weekend in downtown Duluth. [caption id="attachment_95713"…
Thirsty Pagan Moving to Iconic Part of Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Thirsty Pagan Brewing is leaving its current location and moving to an iconic part of Superior. The Brewery is moving to the Soo Line Depot at 1615 Winter Street.…
First Classes in Many Rivers Montessori School's New Location
DULUTH, Minn.-It's the first day back to school for many students in the Northland. Over at Many Rivers Montessori School, the students and teachers have a lot to be happy…
