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Stephen Hawking Dies at the age of 76
WASHINGTON (AP) - Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking died early Wednesday, a University of Cambridge spokesman said. Hawking was the best known theoretical physicist of his time. Hawking was known for writing about the mysteries of space, time and black holes.…
Minnesota and Wisconsin Students set to Participate in Walkouts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Students at dozens of Minnesota schools plan to walk out of classes in response to last month’s deadly school shooting in Florida. The walkout planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday comes one month after the Feb. 14 shooting…
Animal Answers: Scooby's Story
ESKO, Minn. - Last August Hurricane Harvey proved to be one of the deadliest natural disasters in United States history. But through the devastation came light at the end of a dark…
Three Rural Illinois men Charged with Minnesota Mosque Bombing
CHICAGO (AP) - Why three men allegedly chose to travel some 500 miles from a rural farming community in Illinois to bomb a specific mosque in suburban Minneapolis isn't clear. But a complaint released as they were charged Tuesday in…
Virginia, Esko Headed For 7AA Showdown
Esko 62, Proctor 44 (F) Virginia 60, Barnum 43 (F) Esko and Virginia will meet for 7AA Championship Friday.
Great Outdoors: Midwest Masters Ski Races
DULUTH, Minn. - The Ski racing season came to a close as Spirit Mountain hosted the Midwest Masters Ski Races last Saturday. Fox 21 Photojournalist Graham Hakala talked to skiers…
"The Harbinger" Movie to Be Shot in Chisholm
CHISHOLM, Minn. - "I found out that Chisholm Minnesota in the movie Field of Dreams was actually shot in Illinois," said Director/Writer Will Klipstine. "I was like even that wasn't shot in…
New Businesses Replacing Miller Hill Mall Grizzly's
DULUTH, Minn.- A proposal has been passed by the Duluth Planning Commission to tear down the Miller Hill Grizzly's along with Fred's Motors which is right next door to it. What would replace…
Pennsylvania Congressional Contest Considered Preview for November Midterms
MT. LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — Voters across western Pennsylvania weighed in Tuesday on a surprisingly tight congressional contest that pitted the strength of President Donald Trump’s grasp on blue-collar America against the energy and anger of the political left. The…
"Going Blue" at 8th Annual River Summit
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Here in the Northland, we depend on our lakes just to keep us alive. This week, a conference has those fresh waters in mind. It’s the eighth annual…
Web Surfing Classes Offered for Seniors
DULUTH, Minn.-Seniors are getting help in the Northland with their computer skills. Senior LinkAge Line held a class today at the Rainbow Community Center to teacher the elderly all about surfing…
President Donald Trump Pays Visit to Wall Prototypes
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday got his chance to inspect prototypes for the “big beautiful border wall” he wants to build to separate the U.S. from Mexico,…
Sugar Ray To Headline "Rock The Big Top" During Grandma's Marathon Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. – Come for the race, stay for the party and “Rock The Big Top” with the best live entertainment Canal Park has to offer! Grandma’s Marathon is excited to present Sugar Ray as the headliner for the Big…
Proposal to Remove the Grizzly's Restaurant in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – A proposal has been submitted to the Duluth Planning Commission to remove Grizzly’s restaurant and Fred’s Motors on Miller Trunk Highway and replace them with two new buildings. In the proposal one building would be designated for…
GOP Proposes Work Requirement for Public Health Care
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Republicans will push to impose a work requirement for the state's health care program for those in poverty. A group of House and Senate Republicans introduced a bill Monday that would require Medical Assistance enrollees to work…
Minnesota's Exports up Eight Percent From 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development announced the state exported $21 billion worth of products last year, which is an eight percent jump from 2016. “Exports continue to be a vital part of our state’s economy, supporting…
Student Walkouts Planned Across US to Protest gun Violence
(AP) - From Maine to Hawaii, thousands of students planned to stage walkouts Wednesday to protest gun violence, one month after the deadly shooting inside a high school in Parkland, Florida. Organizers say nearly 3,000 walkouts are set in the…
Kirk Cousins is likely to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, per sources
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins is predictably the top priority on Minnesota's offseason shopping list. Cousins will visit with the Vikings on Wednesday after the league year begins, his agent Mike McCartney said. ESPN reported Tuesday that…
Official who led Troubled Licensing System is Fired
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A state official who led Minnesota's troubled computer system for vehicle licensing has been fired. The $93 million system has been plagued by problems since it went online last summer. And, the Department of Public…
Midday Update 3-13-18
An update on local news and weather.
String Quartet to Perform in Duluth Breweries
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth is known for its great craft beer industry, and also for the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Now, the two are joining forces. The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra is going…
Three Students in Critical Condition Following van, Semi Crash
BENSON, Minn. (AP) - Six young people remain hospitalized, including three in critical condition, following a collision between a school van and a semi in western Minnesota. The Swift County Sheriff's Office says a 14-year-old and two 16-year-olds are in…
Kid-Friendly Events Connect Youth to Northland History
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Two fun events in Superior are getting school-aged kids involved with local history. Officials at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center are continuing Camp Bong have created another…
Toppers Pizza to Open in Duluth Mid-April
DULUTH, Minn. - A new spot to pick up a pizza will soon be open in Duluth. Two Duluth natives, Jordan DeCaro and Jon Matko, are opening a Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza location.…
Morning Update 3-13-18
An update on local news and weather.
Tillerson out at State, to be Replaced by CIA Chief Pompeo
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday and said he would nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him, in a major staff reshuffle just as Trump dives into high-stakes talks with North…
