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US Economy Surges to 4.1 Percent Growth Rate in Q2
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. That’s the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who began spending their tax cuts and exporters who rushed to get…
Beautiful Views and Tasty Brews at Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Beautiful views and hundreds of tasty brews are set to take over Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Saturday, July 28. Friday morning on FOX 21…
Duluth Elks, Volunteers Teaching Kids to Fish
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, July 28, more than 50 children from across the Northland will take part in a fun-filled day of events at Boulder Lake near Duluth. The Duluth…
Trump Denies Knowing About Trump Tower Meeting in Advance
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump denied Friday that he knew in advance about a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 between a Russian lawyer, his eldest son and other campaign aides that had been convened to hear dirt on…
Active Adventures: Havin' Fun With Hi-Bank's!
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hi-Bank's Resort on Fish Lake takes us out for a relaxing afternoon of canoeing, kayaking and even a pontoon ride! You can visit Hi-Bank's Resort anytime, it's…
Walz Calls for gas tax Increase, Opens Door to Other Hikes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Rep. Tim Walz says he'd push to raise the state's gasoline tax if elected governor to pay for infrastructure improvements. The Democratic congressman included that measure as part of a broader policy package he released…
Duluth Brew-Haha
Duluth, Minn-The 7th Annual All Pints North Brew Fest is brewing. and ready to pour out to thousands at Bayfront Festival Park. For beer lovers this is really the most wonderful…
Local Loveliness
Duluth, Minn.- Some clouds and cooler air didn't stop people from getting a whiff of the flowers at Duluth's Rose garden today. It was so perfect thoughts of romance were even in the…
Aiming at the Target
Superior, WI- Preparations are wrapping up for the 2nd annual Bowfest at Mont Du Lac resort on Friday. Archers will shoot 3D animal targets like a dinosaur, as well as distance and…
Duluth Public Library Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Public Library kicked off their annual summer concert series on Thursday night, but added an additional twist this year. Each Thursday night for the next four weeks,…
Helmets to Hardhats Highlights Veterans Career Opportunities
DULUTH, Minn. - There are more than 350,000 veterans in Minnesota. The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the unemployment rate for Minnesota veterans at almost six…
Duluth Yacht Club Holds Weekly Sailboat Races
DULUTH, Minn. - The best way to enjoy this beautiful summer weather is by spending days and nights out on the lake. And that's exactly what many Duluth residents have been doing thanks…
Students Get the Curator Experience at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is letting students get a sense of what life is like as a museum curator. This is the first year…
Superior Husky Refinery to Begin Normal Operations in 2020
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Exactly three months to the day since the Superior Husky Energy explosion and company leaders come forward praising the company's continued economic advancement to the city. The Wisconsin location should…
Duluth Man Found Not Guilty of Murder
DULUTH, Minn.- Not guilty is the verdict for a Duluth man who had been accused of a Lincoln Park murder. Aaron Humphreys was accused of killing 47–year–old Eric Burns at the Bedrock…
North Country Independent Living Expo
SUPERIOR, Wis.- One community is celebrating the abilities of people with disabilities, all while raising money for a local organization. The North Country Independent Living Expo at Superior's Mariner Mall was…
Authorities ID Drowning Victim in Northern Minnesota
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have released the name of a woman who drowned in a lake in northern Minnesota. Beltrami County authorities identify the victim as 32-year-old Amber Jackson of Cass Lake. Jackson's body was pulled from Lake Bemidji…
Wisconsin PSC Approves Foxconn Transmission Lines
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin regulators have signed off on American Transmission Company's plan to build a new substation and transmission lines to power Foxconn Technology Group's massive flat-screen plant in Mount Pleasant. The Public Service Commission voted 3-0 on…
Facebook Market Value Plunges $119 Billion
NEW YORK (AP) — The 19 percent loss in Facebook’s stock chopped $119 billion off its market value. It was the company’s worst trading day since going public in 2012, and among the biggest one-day losses of market value in U.S.…
Husky Energy Rebuild Continues
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Husky Energy announced today they plan on reopening their refinery within the next two years after suffering an explosion exactly three months ago. During a conference call with investors today they said they have spent $53 million…
Chisholm City Council Members Once Again Calling for Scaia’s Resignation
CHISHOLM, Minn. – City council members are once again calling for councilor Kevin Scaia’s resignation. Scaia was found guilty earlier this month of fifth-degree criminal conduct. He was found guilty of the crime after he groped a woman’s breasts at…
United Natural Foods to buy Supervalu for $1.26 Billion
(AP) - United Natural Foods is buying Supervalu for $1.26 billion, creating a grocery food wholesaler with a diverse customer base. United Natural Foods of Providence, Rhode Island, said Thursday it’s paying $32.50 per share in cash, or a premium…
Wisconsin Ordered to pay for two Transgender Surgeries
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered Wisconsin to pay for surgeries that two transgender Medicaid recipients need to treat their gender dysphoria. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Cody Flack and Sara Ann Makenzie filed a lawsuit…
Cooking Connection: Toppers Pizza
For this week's Cooking Connection we had the new Toppers Pizza cook us an 'Old School Sausage and Pepperoni' pizza! RECIPE: The dough was made from scratch, topped with a…
Shop Till You Drop This Friday in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Eager shoppers will want to check out downtown Duluth this Friday evening. The owners of Hucklebeary and Market Day Duluth have teamed to provide the Northland with…
Online Shoppers to Begin Paying in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Online shoppers in Minnesota will soon have to pay more on goods and services in their digital shopping carts. The Minnesota Department of Revenue said Wednesday that it's requiring online sellers operating out of state…
Minnesota Boys sue to Join Girls High School Dance Teams
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Two Minnesota teenagers are suing the Minnesota State High School League because they are not allowed to dance on the girls' competitive dance teams at their schools. Sixteen-year-olds Dmitri Moua of Maplewood and Zachary Greenwald of Minnetonka…
