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Planning for the Ultimate Vacation: Retirement
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer is in full gear and for many, that means traveling the country and taking some much-needed time off. But if you’re like many Americans, there’s a good chance…
St. Paul Raccoon Reaches Roof After Scaling Downtown Tower
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A raccoon stranded on the ledge of a building in St. Paul, Minnesota, captivated onlookers and generated interest on social media after it started scaling an office…
Beautiful Butterflies Back at Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - After months of cold and snow and back by popular demand, butterflies have fluttered their way back into the Lake Superior Zoo for yet another summer. Mother Nature forced…
Nevada Pimp Dennis Hof Wins GOP Primary, Ousts Incumbent
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pimp Dennis Hof, the owner of half a dozen legal brothels in Nevada and star of the HBO adult reality series “Cathouse,” won a Republican primary for the state Legislature on Tuesday, ousting a three-term lawmaker.…
Duluth Firefighters Draft Censure Resolution
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The Duluth firefighters union has drafted a resolution to censure the department's chief and deputy chief. The local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters recently approved the draft which needs to be reviewed by…
Enjoying the Park Point Rummage Sale Tradition
DULUTH, Minn.- The Park Point Rummage Sale stretches four miles long, drawing in first-time "garage salers" and veterans who know all the tricks. This year did not disappoint shoppers…
New Exec. Dir. Starts At PAVSA
DULUTH, Minn. -- Sara Niemi is officially in her new role as executive director of PAVSA in Duluth, which is also known as the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual…
Duluth Remembers Pulse Nightclub Shooting On Two-Year Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - Today marks two years since 49 people were killed at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The community there gathering at a church ringing a bell for each of the victims. Meanwhile people gathered outside the gay nightclub to write messages. This as Florida…
Grandma's Saloon & Grill Preps For Busy Marathon Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Meanwhile Grandma's Saloon and Grill in Canal Park is getting last–minute preps done for one packed marathon weekend. And get this, preps begin in May starting with the hiring of more than 50 new staff members.…
AICHO Unveils New Mural In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The American Indian community housing organization's second indigenous mural project in Duluth was unveiled. It's located at 2301 W. Superior St. The mural is a collaboration with the…
One Man In Jail After Stabbing Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - A man is facing serious charges in a case where he ended up being stabbed. Police tell us the guy was trying to force his way into a home when a woman inside stabbed him. It happened around 8:30 Monday…
Strength in the Community Scholarship Winner Announced
DULUTH, Minn.- The grand prize winner for the National Bank of Commerce and Fox 21's Strength in the Community Scholarship has been announced during a ceremony at the Radisson in Duluth.…
Multiple Camps Held at Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn.-With students out of school for the summer, that means its camp season. More than 60 middle school students will be at Lake Superior College today and tomorrow to learn all…
St. Luke's to Sponsor Proctor Sports and Events Center
PROCTOR, Minn.- It's a multi-million dollar addition to the Northland sports scene and now the facility has a sponsor for naming rights. Proctor Public Schools unveiled St. Luke's as its partner…
Applications for Duluth City Council At-Large Vacancy now Available
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is now accepting applications for the soon to be vacated At-Large Duluth City Councilor seat. The current City Council President, Elissa Hansen, announced last month that she will be stepping down. Hansen has…
Judge Approves AT&T-Time Warner Merger
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said the government failed to meet its burden of proof in its antitrust suit against the AT&T-Time Warner merger. Leon said the government had “taken its best shot” to oppose the merger.…
Another Financial Crunch Looms for MNLARS
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two state agencies say they may soon run out of money to fix Minnesota's beleaguered new driver registration platform. Minnesota's Information Technology Services agency and the Department of Public Safety are tasked with fixing MNLARS.…
Man Stabbed Trying to Break Into Duluth Residence
DULUTH, Minn. - A man has been arrested for first degree burglary and threats of violence after attempting to force his way into a home in the Endion neighborhood. The incident took place Monday on the 1700 block of East…
One Dead After Canoe Capsizes in BWCA
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. - On Monday afternoon the body of 31-year-old Joseph Bennett Fedick , of Coon Rapids, was recovered from Perent Lake after his canoe capsized with another occupant. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a call Sunday afternoon…
Startling Statistics Regarding Elder Abuse in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - The month of June is officially known as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, but talking about the ongoing issues can be difficult and especially hard to detect. Kim Hileman…
Northland Uncovered: Grandma's Marathon Viewing Train
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend thousands of fans will be packing the streets, waiting for their favorite athletes to pass by. But did you know you can also witness Grandma's Marathon…
Community Paddle Begins at Barker's Island
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Happening Tuesday evening, residents in the Twin Ports have the chance to paddle board for free at Barker's Island. Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Duluth is once again hosting…
Sex Offender Gets $84K in Minnesota Residency Ordinance Suit
ST/ PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A registered sex offender who sued an eastern Minnesota city over its restrictions on where he could live will receive $84,000 as part of a settlement agreement. The Pioneer Press reports that a federal judge's…
Police Sergeant Rescues Child From Busy Chicago Roadway
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A police sergeant is being honored for his quick actions in rescuing a young child from a busy roadway in suburban Chicago. The Naperville Police Department…
Sexual Harassment Seen as Threat to new Female Scientists
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new report is urging a culture change in U.S. colleges and universities that train scientists so women won't be bullied out of the field. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says science should treat…
Coroner IDs Four Family Members Killed in Wisconsin Plane Crash
MONROE, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have released the names of four family members killed in a small plane crash in southern Wisconsin. Green County Coroner Jody Makos on Monday identified the victims as the pilot, 81-year-old Colleen Deininger; her daughter,…
