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Construction Trade Show Being Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Those in the know for the construction industry, got a sneak peek today of the latest trends in that business. The North Central Region Conference for construction was held today at…
How to Become an Iron Range Tour Guide
HIBBING, Minn.- The Iron Range is becoming more tourist-friendly with the help of members of the community. A certified tourism and ambassador program is being incorporated from Hibbing to Hoyt…
Iron Range Community Displays Support for Sexual Assault Victims
IRON RANGE, Minn. During the month of April the Iron Range is decorated to honor victims of sexual violence Over 300 teal ribbons are placed around trees to honor local victims of sexual…
Time to Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Safely
DULUTH, Minn.- It's spring cleaning for your medicine cabinet in Duluth. It's the medical cabinet clean out event at Western Lake Superior Sanitary District. Community members can drop off inwanted medicine. Officials…
CD8 DFL Endorsing Convention to be Held Tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2018 Eighth Congressional District DFL Endorsing Convention will be held on Saturday with registration opening at 9 a.m. The convention is held to offer the Party’s endorsement of certain candidates for U.S. Congress. The convention will…
Rochester Hills man Charged for Shooting at Black Teen
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) - A retired, white Detroit firefighter is charged with assault with intent to murder after a shot was fired at a black teen who police say knocked on the door of the man's suburban Detroit home…
Judge Says Michael Cohen Must Appear at Hearing
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge is ordering President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer to appear next week for arguments over the government’s raid on the lawyer’s New York City home and office. At a hearing on Friday, U.S. District…
MPR, Keillor Strike Deal to Restore Access to old Shows
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Public Radio says it has an agreement with Garrison Keillor to restore online access to old recordings of his "A Prairie Home Companion'' radio show. MPR said Friday it will pay Keillor $275,000 for…
Minnesota Woman Sought in Death of Husband and Florida Woman
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota woman who is wanted in connection with her husband’s death is now a suspect in the killing of a Florida woman, authorities said Friday. Lois Riess of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, has been charged in the…
Authorities Continue to Investigate Cooper Elementary Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior School District says that there are still many unknowns regarding the Sunday night and Monday morning Cooper Elementary School fire. At this time the exact dollar amounts of the damages is unknown, but the School District…
Midday Update 4-13-18
An update on local news and weather.
Annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser Supports Local Food Bank
DULUTH, Minn. - Next week a Sea of Bowls will take over the Duluth Depot as the work of artists helps provide a meal for you and thousands of Northlanders. The 25th…
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Fargo Airport
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A Delta Air Lines flight has made an emergency landing at the Fargo airport. KFGO reports the jet with 189 passengers on board was heading from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska when the crew reported smoke in…
Strength Training on New Duluth YMCA Equipment
DULUTH, Minn. -As Spring weather continues to evade the Northland, FOX 21's William Seay went inside the Duluth YMCA to work with a personal trainer. Emily Ranta, the Associate Executive Director of…
Popular National Parks to Raise Fees to $35, not $70
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department is increasing fees at the most popular national parks to $35 per vehicle, backing down from an earlier plan that would have forced visitors to pay $70 per vehicle to visit the Grand Canyon,…
Explosion Injures Three at 3M Plant in Minnesota
HUTCHINSON, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say an explosion at a 3M Co. plant in Minnesota injured three people, one of them seriously. Hutchinson Police Chief Daniel Hatten says a piece of equipment malfunctioned about 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Hatten says one…
Morning Update 4-13-18
An update on local news and weather.
Victim Found in Overturned car in Gull River Identified
EAST GULL LAKE, Minn. - On Tuesday the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single car crash near Gull Lake Dam Road. When officers arrived on scene they found a Mercedes-Benz on its roof in Gull River…
'Visit Duluth' Visits Minneapolis Ahead Of Summer Tourism Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's marketing team, Visit Duluth, is making a big splash in Minneapolis. On Thursday, Visit Duluth brought the mascots with them from some of the city’s top attractions. The…
Rooney, Morin Celebrate Golden Moment
DULUTH, Minn.- The story of the 2018 U.S.A. Women's Olympic team has become a house hold tale for even the casual sports fan, and at the center of it all is UMD…
9th Annual Northland Job Fair Provides Training
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 130 organizations met with possible future employees at the 9th annual Northland job fair. The event is sponsored by the Minnesota Workforce Center, which aims to connect people…
Lester Park Elementary Embraces Science On "Science Night"
DULUTH, Minn.- Lester Park Elementary in Duluth is all about showing students the importance of science. That was the case tonight for "Science Night." Fifteen community partners like the Hartley Nature Center…
AmeriCorps Members Hammer Away On Legacy House
DULUTH, Minn. - The AmeriCorps Legacy House in Duluth's Lincoln Park Neighborhood is making progress. AmeriCorps members with their hard hats and hammers in hand were demolishing the basement. They've been working…
Superior Speedway Gets New Name
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The speedway at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior has a new name. Now it will be called the Gondik Law Speedway. The new sponsor, a law office…
Rooney, Morin Return for Welcome Home Celebration
DULUTH -- It was a packed house at the Sports Garden Thursday night as two Bulldogs returned home with some hardware around their neck. For the first time since winning…
Bent Paddle Opens New Taproom
DULUTH, Minn. - After spending five years at its original location Bent Paddle Brewing Company is moving on up. Bent Paddle hosted a grand opening of its new bigger and…
First Bricks Removed in Superior Street Construction
DULUTH, Minn.- It's finally here, construction signs and crews are chipping away at Superior Street. The construction in downtown Duluth is taking place over three years, the city celebrated removing…
Weather Enthusiasts Participate In Skywarn Spotter Training
DULUTH, Minn. - The National Weather Service in Duluth was busy training weather spotters. These are the people who learn to give official reports on weather conditions during severe weather outbreaks. "We talk about safety," said Warning Coordination Meteorologist…
