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Explosion Rocks Wisconsin Town After Natural gas Main Struck, one Dead
UPDATE on the status of those injured in the explosion: 1 police officer was released from the hospital 7 civilians, minor injuries, all released from the hospital 6 firefighters: 3 with…
Red Flag Warnings in Effect at Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately. The red flag warnings will continue until 10:00 a.m. Thursday. The warning is due to wind and wave conditions…
Searchers Find Body of St. Paul man in Crow Wing County Lake
BRAINED, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have recovered the body of a 60-year-old St. Paul man from a lake in north-central Minnesota. Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl says the man was swimming near a pontoon with others on Adney Lake…
Ashland Flooding Damage Update
ASHLAND, Wis.- The city of Ashland is no stranger to severe floods. The historic town is picking up the pieces from the storms that came through about three weeks ago.…
Great Outdoors: Bike Camp at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. - This week was the start of Spirit Mountain's Annual bike camp for young adventurers. It's where kids as young as six are taking it to the trails on…
Vacant Middle School May Transform into Affordable Housing
CLOQUET, Minn.- Affordable housing is a hot topic in the Northland, now an old Middle School building that sat vacant for one school year may turn into apartment units and office space.…
Potential Tax Benefits for Investors in Low-Income Communities
DULUTH, Minn.-A new federally created tool is aiming to boost investments in communities. It's being called Opportunity Zone, the first tax benefit in nearly 20 years which private investors will be eligible…
Kids Go Round Soon to Close
CLOQUET, Minn.- A locally owned kids clothing store is closing up shop at the end of summer, due to what the owners of Kids Go Round are calling a drop in…
Head of the Lakes Fair Underway
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The popular Head of the Lakes Fair has kicked off! It takes nearly two weeks to set up for the big event. This year the petting zoo…
Wisconsin Main Street Celebration Day
ASHLAND, Wis.- The city of Ashland was recognized as a commercial business area for the state. The historic town in Northern Wisconsin was celebrated as one of eight communities to lead in…
New Skate Park Coming to Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. - Skateboarders rejoice! A new skate park is coming to Cloquet. City officials and avid skateboarders came to the groundbreaking. The total cost of the Cloquet Skatepark is $420,000 and…
Fire In Duluth Nearly Burns Down Trailer Home
DULUTH, Minn. - Raging flames at a trailer home in Duluth have severely injured a man who lives there. Another man was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire broke out around 11:00 p.m. Monday night on Greenbriar Drive.…
Woman Dies After ATV Overturns in Beltrami County
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. - Beltrami County Deputies responded to reports of an overturned ATV on Monday just before 8:30 a.m. The accident took place near the intersection of Nature Road Northwest and Mayflower Road Northwest in Eckles Township. Upon arriving…
Authorities Searching for Missing Coon Rapids Girl
COON RAPIDS, Minn. – The Coon Rapids Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl. Authorities say Maige Elizabeth Yang has been missing since June 22 and was last seen in Blaine. She is…
Wisconsin Confirms First Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Health officials are confirming Wisconsin's first documented death from Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The state Department of Health Services announced Tuesday the tick-borne disease has killed a La Crosse woman. Jo Foellimi, a La Crosse County…
Grand Jury Indicts two in Multi-State Textbook Thefts
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A federal grand jury in Milwaukee has indicted two Texas residents in connection with textbook thefts at colleges around the country. Federal prosecutors said in a news release the grand jury indicted Ryan Lewis and Genisis Abellar,…
Man Shot at Underage House Party in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – A suspect is on the run after a man was shot at an underage house party in Duluth. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m on Sunday at a home on the 9400 block of Grand Avenue. Police…
Interviews Begin Thursday for Duluth City Council At-Large Vacancy
DULUTH, Minn. - The filing period to apply for the City Councilor At-Large vacancy ended on Monday and has left 20 candidates in the running for the upcoming open seat. Elissa Hansen will be stepping down from the position on…
Get Downtown Duluth for Sidewalk Days 2018
DULUTH, Minn. - The Greater Downtown Council is once again proud to present the 2018 Sidewalk Days Festival from Wednesday, July 11 through Saturday, July 14. This year, the festivities will…
With Frequent Flooding, Fact Check Your Insurance Policy this Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer brings storms and storms bring roof and siding damage and even flooding basements. Duluth insurance agent Pat Shelton says it’s important to be covered correctly…
Minnesota Health Plans at Risk to Lose $71.1 Million
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal government decision to freeze risk adjustment payments under the health care law is threatening more than $70 million in funding for Minnesota health insurers and raising questions about the potential impact on premiums next year.…
Minnesota man Charged With Kidnapping Kansas Girl
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - A 23-year-old Minnesota man was charged with kidnapping a 13-year-old Kansas girl he met online. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister announced Dechon White, of St. Paul, was charged Monday in federal court in Kansas. Court documents…
Trump Replaces High Court’s Swing Vote With Conservative
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative, politically connected judge, for the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation’s highest court ever further to the…
Fire at Zenith Terrace Leaves one With Severe Burns
DULUTH, Minn. – A fire broke out Monday night in the Zenith Terrace near US Highway 2 and Boundary Avenue. Duluth fire crews responded to the fire located at 1 Greenbriar Drive…
Daring Rescue Saves all 12 Boys, Soccer Coach From Thai Cave
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — All 12 boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand, the Thai navy SEALs said Tuesday, ending an 18-day ordeal that riveted people around the world. The SEALs,…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Penmarallter Campsite
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- In this week's Knowing Your Neighbors, FOX 21's Viktoria Capek takes us up the North Shore to the Penmarallter Campsite. It's the perfect time of year to spend…
Duluth Pack Opens New Operating Facility
DULUTH, Minn.- The successful 136-year-old Duluth Pack has opened its fourth operating location in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The newest location, a hub for marketing and public relations for the company, opened…
