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Minnesota Spends $10M a Year to Battle Invasive Species
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is spending millions annually to fight invasive species in its lakes and waterways, but the damaging plants and animals are continuing to spread. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the state Legislature since 2014…
Emergency Need for Blood Donations in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - There is currently an emergency need for blood donations in the Northland. Officials with the American Red Cross say as summer comes to an end, they're urging…
Back-to-School Fashion, Community Engagement at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - The Miller Hill Mall in Duluth is looking for your input and ideas. On Saturday, August 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. a back-to-school fashion show…
Duluth International Airport Receives $8.6 Million Grant
DULUTH, Minn. – A grant for more than $8.6 million has been awarded to the Duluth International Airport for infrastructure improvements. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, and Representative Rick Nolan made the announcement today that the U.S. Department of…
One Dead, one Missing After Pontoon Found in Western Wisconsin
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) - A Minnesota man is dead and another missing after an unoccupied pontoon boat was found on Lake Wissota in western Wisconsin. Authorities were called Sunday about the pontoon near the Wissota Hydro Dam. Someone later…
Officials Believe Body of Iowa Student Mollie Tibbetts Found
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Investigators believe they have found the body of Mollie Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student who has been missing for more than a month. The 20-year-old woman was last seen July 18, jogging in her…
Belknap Street Reconstruction Ahead Of Schedule; Lanes To Open Early October
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior's multi-million dollar reconstruction of Belknap Street is ahead of schedule by a solid two weeks. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger has an update on the transformation of not only fresh…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Aerostich Equipment for Riders
DULUTH, Minn.- The motorbike community is a tight knit group of people. It's not uncommon for riders to wave when passing each other driving down the road. But safety is…
Businesses Feel Impact of Flavored Tobacco Ordinance
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth has now restricted the sales of flavored tobacco products at some businesses for more than two months. It's an ordinance that went into effect 120…
Mini Golf Fundraiser Held for Old Firehouse and Police Museum
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Families were out playing mini golf Monday to raise money for Superior Public Museums. Businesses sponsored each hole at Capt'n J's Mini Golf while families paid to play…
Cooper Elementary Construction Resumes After April Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior School District is starting the academic year with some major construction projects, including at Cooper Elementary. The new school was supposed to open this fall but…
New Murals Unveiled in Northland
NORTHLAND-Multiple new murals have popped up in the Northland. Over at the pub Jack’s Place on Tower Avenue, a huge mural is being painted by artist Brian Olson in the bar's beer…
Minnesota man Charged With Aiding Wife's Suicide
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota man has been charged with aiding the suicide of his wife, who was reportedly suffering from unexplained pain. Sixty-one-year-old Thomas Houck of Eden Prairie was charged Monday. A criminal complaint says he called…
Head Coach of UMD Cross Country and Track and Field Resigns Alleging NCAA Violations
UMD Cross Country Track and Field Head Coach, Joanna Warmington, has announced her resignation today. In her resignation statement she alleges a 'variety of NCAA violations at UMD.' UMD has since responded with a statement saying: "UMD Athletics respects Coach…
Hermantown Police Searching for Robbery Suspects
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Authorities in Hermantown responded to two robbery calls just 30 minutes apart on Saturday night. According to a Monday press release from the Hermantown Police Department the first call came in at 10:30 p.m. stating that an…
Washburn Woman Dies Following Motorcycle Crash
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. - Authorities say that a Washburn woman died on Thursday after her motorcycle left the roadway striking several trees. Nona DeMars, 65, was traveling on County Highway G near Sportsman Lane in the Township of Pilsen…
Wisconsin Woman Drowns in Ponto Lake
BACKUS, Minn. – A Sheboygan woman has died from an apparent drowning accident in Ponto Lake on Sunday. Authorities say the 37-year-old female had been swimming near shore and was found by other parties in the area. The victim was…
Northland Paddler Alliance Introduces Duluth's First Paddlefest
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of adventurers gathered encouraging community members to embrace the water around them. With the cancellation of the Two Harbors Kayakfest, the Northland Paddler Alliance took…
Man Struck and Killed by Train at Crossing in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) - A man is dead after being struck by a Canadian Pacific Railway train in Detroit Lakes. Police say the 57-year-old pedestrian was hit at a crossing about 12:15 a.m. Monday. He was taken to a…
PepsiCo Buys SodaStream for $3.2 Billion
JERUSALEM (AP) — PepsiCo bought carbonated drink maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion on Monday, a move the beverage giant hopes will further help it adjust as consumers drink less traditional soda and opt more for flavored waters and other drinks.…
Blues, Bluegrass to Entertain Crowds in Gary New Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Fish Heads and Friends, an evening of blues to bluegrass, will entertain crowds Wednesday, August 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fish Heads and Friends will perform…
Torso, leg Found in Mississippi River in Southeast Minnesota
WABASHA, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say more body parts have been found in the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsch says two boys discovered a torso and an attached leg with a boot on Saturday. The…
Kitten Caboodle at Animal Allies Humane Society
DULUTH, Minn. - Cats keep coming in to Animal Allies Humane Society at record numbers lately, according to shelter staff. As of Monday, more than 90 cats were in house at the…
Police Recover Puppy Stolen From car in Chaska
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) - Police have recovered an 11-week-old puppy stolen from a car in Chaska. The Chaska Police Department said in a Facebook post on Sunday that the dog named Goldy has been recovered. Police say a suspect has…
Pence’s Return Highlights White House’s Focus on Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is heading back to Minnesota. Minnesota Republican Party chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan announced Monday that Pence will return to Minnesota Aug. 30 and will be stopping in Bloomington for a fundraising event.…
