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Health Officials Pushing to Increase Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco
DULUTH, Minn.- The FDA is calling youth smoking an epidemic and a push to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21 is coming through Duluth and Hermantown.…
U.S. Senate Candidate Newberger Visits Northland
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Minnesota Republican candidate for the United States Senate, Jim Newberger, stopped in the Northland Thursday. The luncheon was in Hermantown at Real Closet Inc. Newberger tells us he's a huge supporter…
Fun with Flannels at Duluth Pack
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Pack went full lumberjack Thursday night, hosting their first ever Flannel Fest. Hoops Brewing collaborated with Duluth Pack for the event. They gave samples of a brew…
Raleigh Academy Block Party Moved Fun Indoors
DULUTH, Minn.- West Duluth kids were having a blast at Duluth Edison Raleigh Academy on Thursday. The Academy hosted their annual block party, and the rain didn't stop…
Superior Swingin' Seniors
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Seniors got all dressed up to go to the Prom at UWS on Thursday. But they might not be the seniors you're expecting. Senior Prom at a…
Flavors Explode at Annual Chili Cook-Off
DULUTH, Minn. - All types of chili were flowing at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for the 27th Annual Chili cook-off all to raise money for the Head of the Lakes United Way.…
Light It Up Marquee Fundraiser Hopes to Get West Theater Back on Track
DULUTH, Minn. - Work has been underway for years to restore the West Theater in Duluth, but after hitting a few snags the project is over budget. A fundraiser was held to help…
Virginia Chili Cook-off Raises Money for St. Michael's Foundation
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The 9th Annual St. Michael's Foundation Chili Cook-off was Thursday in Virginia. The Miner's Memorial Building was filled with hundreds of people tasting thirty-four different chilis made by…
Urban Search and Rescue Team Coming to the Iron Range
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Virginia Fire Department has received a federal grant of more than $700,000 to get urban search and rescue training and equipment. The group based in Virginia…
Maurices Employees Lend a Helping Hand in the Community
DULUTH, Minn.- Maurices employees are taking a break from the office on Thursday and rolling up their sleeves to work for the community. They call it "Our Best Day Ever" the…
Naturally Brewed, Naturally Better Book Released for Purchase
DULUTH, Minn.- Co-Author of "Naturally Brewed, Naturally Better" Tony Dierckins visits Fox 21 to tell us all about his book of history and brews in the Northland area.
Duluth Folk School Welcomes New Coffee Roaster and Cafe to Open this Fall
DULUTH, Minn.- Another new business is making their debut in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Almanac coffee will be West Duluth's newest micro-roastery, just one of many businesses to live in the…
Police Arrest 15-Year-old boy in Accidental bus Shooting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Madison police have arrested a 15-year-old boy suspected of accidentally shooting two teenagers on a city bus near a high school. Police arrested the teen at his home Thursday. Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain tells the…
Judge Orders State to Cover Transition Surgery
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered the state of Wisconsin and its insurers to pay for transgender transition surgery for its employees. U.S. District Judge William Conley says there's no legal reason to exclude medically necessary care…
‘Multiple Victims’ Reported in Maryland Shooting
PERRYMAN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say multiple people have been shot in northeast Maryland in what the FBI is describing as an “active shooter situation.” The Harford County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that there was a shooting Thursday morning in the…
Minnesota Supreme Court Clears Release of Serial Rapist
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has cleared the way for the release of a convicted serial rapist. The court Tuesday declined to review a petition by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to review the case…
Wetterling Family Expresses Condolences Before Files Release
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - The family of Jacob Wetterling is expressing condolences before investigative files on the 1989 abduction and killing of their son are released. The Wetterling family issued a statement Wednesday saying, "Our hearts are hurt for…
Veterans Say Thanks, Voice Opinions about VA
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Veterans in Superior got a chance to say thank you and voice their concerns about the VA program at a town hall style meeting at the…
Residents, City at a Crossroads over Glenwood Street
DULUTH, Minn.-Lester Park Elementary School was alive after school hours Wednesday. A meeting was held between the city and community members to address traffic concerns with Glenwood street…
Mission Creek Updates from MnDOT
DULUTH, Minn.- 387. That was the magic number from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to the community. They say it will take 387 days to finish burial recovery at the grave…
St. Louis County Employee Files Complaint, Wants Investigation on Commissioner Pete Stauber
DULUTH, Minn. - A 30–year employee with St. Louis County is calling for an investigation into Commissioner Pete Stauber who is running for the 8th Congressional race on the republican side. Dennis Frazier believes Stauber is using…
Stella Maris Academy Receives Million Dollar Gift from Duluth Native
DULUTH, Minn. -The staff at Stella Maris Academy say this donation gives the school a stable financial base to grow future academic programs. Ninety-one-year-old Lorraine Casshie is the million–dollar donor who died last…
Zoomobile Visits UWS
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Animals from the Lake Superior Zoo visited the library at UW-Superior Wednesday. The Zoomobile program traveled with a python, hedgehog, bearded dragon, plus much more. Students could hold and touch…
Get Ready for the Head of the Lakes Chilli Cook-Off
DULUTH, Minn.- It comes once a year and just when the chilly weather starts to set in, the Head of The Lakes Chilli Cook-Off is here. The 27th annual Head…
Bird Migration Nears Peak at Hawk Ridge
DULUTH, Minn. - Bird migration is at its peak for many species flying over the Northland. At Hawk Ridge Observatory in Duluth, counters are keeping track of exactly how many birds and…
ATV Ordinance Passes in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A long-debated ordinance allowing ATV's on trails year-round throughout the city of Superior passed. The Superior City Council passed an ordinance allowing ATV's to be driven all year round. The…
