Emergency Preparedness Training in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye and the Northland is no stranger to that. Being prepared in case of an emergency is the big theme at a…
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Companies to Classrooms Has Been Helping Teachers for Five Years
DULUTH, Minn. - An organization in Duluth has spent five years giving free school supplies to area teachers. Companies to Classrooms recently moved to a new location in the basement of…
Marinas Busy After Sudden Summer Weather
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Ice was still in the Duluth harbor until the first week of May. With spring finally here, local marinas are filling up with boats. Barker's Island Marina in…
Duluth Celebrates National Salvation Army Week
DULUTH, Minn. - It's National Salvation Army Week and Duluth is among the places marking the occasion. Staff members came to the Salvation Army thrift store in Duluth to say…
Council Members Deny Vacation Rental Extension
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth City Council voted again adding additional vacation rentals. At the City Council meeting Monday night, the ordinance to add more vacation rentals in the city of Duluth was turned…
Parklets Taking Over Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Parking spots in downtown Duluth are being taken over, not just by tourists, but being transformed into spaces known as “parklets.” Parklets are a deck like platform in a parking space,…
How to Show Support for Your Local Police Officers
SUPERIOR, Wis.- National Police Week is a time dedicated to honoring fallen officers, but in Superior the community is taking this opportunity to honor those that have passed away along with officers currently…
Fire Rips Through House on West Fourth Street
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US Says it's Going Ahead With North Korea Summit Plan
SEOUL, South Korea-The United States says it is going ahead with plans for the meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un. A spokeswoman for the U.S. State Department says the U.S. has not heard anything directly…
Tax Court Ruling for Enbridge Could Cost Counties Millions
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A Minnesota Tax Court ruling says the state has overvalued Enbridge Energy's pipeline system in Minnesota, a decision that could leave several counties owing tens of millions of dollars in refunds. Enbridge says it was overtaxed by $55…
National Bank of Commerce & FOX 21 to Award $10,000 to Northland Student
DULUTH, Minn. - With the help of the National Bank of Commerce and other sponsors, FOX 21 is giving away several scholarships to help local students afford the cost of…
Midday Update 5-15-18
An update on local news and weather.
Police end dig for Remains of Missing Girls
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Police looking for the remains of up to seven girls who have been missing for decades stopping digging Tuesday in suburban Detroit, suspending a multi-day effort while they decide whether to search elsewhere in Michigan…
Analysis Shows Depression Diagnosis Rate High in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An analysis of claims by Blue Cross Blue Shield of America finds Minnesota with one of the highest rates of depression in the country. The health insurer examined medical claims from more than 41 million commercially insured…
MN House Passes Line 3 Pipeline Construction
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota House has approved a bill authorizing construction on Enbridge’s Line Three oil pipeline. Before the 74 to 51 vote House Speaker Kurt Daudt spoke on the…
City Councilors Approve ESST Amendments
DULUTH, Minn. - Last night the Duluth City council moved forward on the Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance that has been debated for months and even years. Two new amendments were introduced…
International Music History Can be Found in Superior Museum
SUPERIOR, Wis. - International music history is alive in the Twin Ports. Some refer to the Harrington Arts Center as a hidden gem. The center has featured musicians from all over…
Morning Update 5-15-18
An update on local news and weather.
Fertilizer Giant, Mosaic, Moving Headquarters to Florida
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) - One of Minnesota's largest public companies is moving its headquarters to Florida. The fertilizer giant, Mosaic Co., says it will relocate its corporate headquarters from the Twin Cities suburb of Plymouth to Hillsborough County, Florida to…
Duluth Woman Looks to Perfect Beauty Sleep
DULUTH, Minn. - Do you toss and turn all night long or wake up drenched in sweat? If so, one Duluthian is looking to make a difference in your life. “I…
City Council Votes On Latest Earned Sick and Safe Time Amendments
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been debated for months, whether to establish new minimum standards for Duluth workers to Earn Sick and Safe Time (ESST) at their jobs. The Duluth City Council is once…
Citizens Express Environmental Concerns at Husky Fire Listening Session
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A community listening session at Superior Middle School got heated as community members express environmental concerns in the aftermath of April's Husky Energy Refinery explosion and fire.…
Charges Dropped In Superior Fatal Shooting
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Charges have been dropped against the man arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Superior in January of 2017. The shooting happened New Year’s Day…
Lake Superior College Holds 2018 Commencement
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College celebrated their 2018 graduating class at their annual commencement ceremony. More than seven-hundred students walked across the stage at the DECC Auditorium to get their degrees,…
Housing Tax Credits and Nordic Center Also On Duluth City Council Agenda
DULUTH, Minn. - The City Council is also expects to make a decision on low–income housing tax credits. There are five projects on the agenda for discussion. One Roof Housing has proposed…
Public Invited To Listening Session On Husky Refinery Incident
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A lot of unanswered questions still remain nearly three weeks after the Husky Refinery explosion and fire in Superior. A community listening session is being held at Superior Middle School to…
Pedestrian Bridge Now Open at Chester Bowl
DULUTH, Minn. - Safety and environmental improvements are helping to beautify Chester Bowl in Duluth. The City has finished installing a new pedestrian bridge spanning across Chester Creek. Before construction, Chester…
River Quest Begins in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-1,500 sixth graders are making their way to the Duluth waterfront all this week to learn about Lake Superior. Students will be taking one hour trips out on the Vista where…
