Knowing Your Neighbors: Carlton County's Only Brewery
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - The City of Moose Lake is now home to the first microbrewery in Carlton County. What started as a wild idea back in the summer of…
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'Fences' to Star First All-African American Cast on Northland Stage
DULUTH, Minn. - A play opening tomorrow in Duluth stars the region's first all-African American cast. August Wilson's 'Fences' tells the story of an African-American family in Pittsburgh in the…
Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Debate Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - Discussion continues about the proposed Duluth earned sick and safe time ordinance that would mandate businesses to provide earned time off to employees. After hearing people speak…
Kindergarten Round-Up Underway for the Class of 2031
DULUTH, Minn.- Although many parents are having spring break and summer thoughts, it's time to enroll little Northlanders for Kindergarten. Lowell Elementary School is welcoming the future 2031 graduates, to sign–up for…
Big Changes in the Works for "Can of Worms" Interchange
DULUTH, Minn - Big changes are being planned for the interstate 35 interchange in West Duluth known as the "can of worms." One goal is to replace aging infrastructure with bridges…
Councilor Jay Fosle Addresses Controversial Statements
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth city councilor Jay Fosle read a prepared statement during Monday night’s city council meeting in response to those who felt offended by comments he made toward a woman who was speaking at the podium in support…
New Plans Prompts Discussions to Tighten School Safety in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Monday in Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a $100 million plan to tighten school security, which asks the questions if this affects local schools. Security update discussions began before it…
Progress in Northern Lights Express Project
DULUTH, Minn.- A high speed train connecting the Twin Ports has been under the works for nearly a decade, on Monday officials announced the Northern Lights Express project is moving along. Officials say…
Update: Stormy Daniels now Suing Trump's Attorney
WASHINGTON (AP) - Adult film star Stormy Daniels is now suing President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen for defamation. The new allegation is part of a revised complaint filed Monday by Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti. It comes a day…
Pilot in NYC Helicopter Crash Blames Passenger Restraint Harness
NEW YORK (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into New York City’s East River told federal investigators that he believed the aircraft’s fuel was cut off when a passenger’s restraint tether tangled with an emergency fuel cutoff…
Level Three Offender Relocating to Cherry Township
IRON, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a level three sex offender has relocated to the Cherry Township area. Registered predatory offender Robert Alan Keogh, 43, moved to Fraser Road in rural Iron…
Polymet Restructures Glencore Debt
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Polymet announced today that it has secured a 12 month payment extension and lowered interest rates on its approximately $152 million of debt owed to Glencore AG. Glencore also committed to an additional $80 million debenture…
Dow Surges 669, Clawing Back Lost Ground
NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones industrial average surged nearly 670 points, erasing nearly half the ground it lost last week and marking the biggest gain since August 2015. The broad gains Monday were led by technology stocks and…
Minnesota Bill Would Slow Efforts to Grow Muskie Population
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A group of Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a bill that would slow a year’s long state effort to expand muskie stocking. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the bill would put a moratorium on…
Senate OKs Pension Boost, Ratifies Public Worker Contracts
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Senate has signed off on raises for the state's 30,000 public employees and voted to plug a budget shortfall in state pension plans. Underfunded pensions and state employee contracts have been controversial at…
FTC, States Increase Pressure on Facebook on Privacy
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators and state attorneys general are increasing pressure on Facebook as they probe whether the company’s data-collection practices have hurt the people who use its services. Facebook’s stock, which already took a big hit last…
Grandson Charged With Killing Paynesville Couple
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (AP) - A Paynesville man has been charged with killing his grandparents who had taken him into their home. A criminal complaint filed Monday charges 33-year-old Gregory Scheel with two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of…
Walker Signs School Safety Legislation
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has signed a school safety bill that would provide money to help district make building improvements, but places no limits on guns. The governor signed the $100 million measure at a Kaukauna elementary…
Lawyer for Trump Attorney Says Daniels Lied
WASHINGTON (AP) - A lawyer for Michael Cohen, a Trump attorney who has said he paid $130,000 to Stormy Daniels as part of a nondisclosure agreement, says Daniels lied in her "60 Minutes'' interview about having an affair with Donald…
Body Found at Golden Eagle Lodge
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the Golden Eagle Lodge on Flour Lake Sunday evening. According to authorities a male was found deceased after workers noticed a water meter running for an…
Midday Update 3-26-18
An update on local news and weather.
Monday’s Council Meeting Includes ESST
DULUTH, Minn. – The controversial Earned Sick and Safe Time proposal is back in front of Duluth City Councilors tonight. Earned Sick and Safe Time has been a controversial…
Rural Minnesota Struggling With Day Care Shortage
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Research shows that rural Minnesota is seeing a shortage of day care options. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the Center for Rural Policy and Development found the northern and central parts of the state are…
Taste at Fitger's Fights Hunger in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend Northlanders can sample some good food and wine while supporting the local food bank. In this week's Coffee Conversation, FOX 21 sat down with Fitger's Mall Manager…
Morning Update 3-26-18
An update on local news and weather.
New car Prices Climbing
DULUTH, Minn. – Auto dealers believe new car prices may be climbing a bit too high. Experts say tighter credit, higher interest rates and metal tariffs are all working to push…
Unemployment Rates Remain Stable
DULUTH, Minn. - A new report released Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows unemployment rates were lower in February in seven states and stable in 43 states. The report shows…
Wisconsin's Annual Billiards Tournament
BRULE, Wis. -- An annual billiards tournament took place in the Northland this weekend! Pool shooters from across the region, out of state and out of country came here to compete!…
