MADISON, Wis.-Federal court data show that a Wisconsin district had the highest amount of farm bankruptcies in the country last year. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the Western District of Wisconsin had 28 farm bankruptcy cases in 2017. The district…
CONCORD, N.H.-Truckloads of road salt used to keep highways ice-free in the winter are starting to take a toll on the environment. Researchers say they're finding rising salt levels in hundreds of lakes, especially in the Northeast and Midwest where…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-One firefighter suffered a minor injury this morning after responding to a structure fire at 2217 Lackawanna Ave. in Superior. Fire units arrived to find smoke billowing out of a detached garage. Crews extinguished the fire quickly. Damages estimates…
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DULUTH, Minn. - DFL Rep. Jen Schultz has announced her candidacy for a third term for State House District 7A. Schultz kicked off her campaign on Sunday at Blacklist Artisan Ales in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Ice Festival in Superior wrapped up Sunday with more pond hockey at Barker’s Island. The hockey side of the festival is a fundraiser for the Superior Amateur…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Mushers heading out for the John Beargrease marathon say dog racing is unlike any sport. Winter along the Northshore can create the ideal conditions or…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- While on the trail mushers are looking after more than just their sled team, each racer is carrying up to a dozen pieces of trial mail. Racing with…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Fly Fishing Film Tour made its way to Duluth on Sunday, hosted by the Arrowhead Fly Fishers and Gitchee Gumme Trout Unlimited organizations. The tour is…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The John Beargrease race is made possible by many volunteers, including nearly 20 volunteer veterinarians. The vets travel from all over to provide pre-race vet checks and ensure safety…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Governor walker traveled to the Northland Saturday meeting with the Republican Party of Douglas County. The Republican Party of Douglas County held its annual Lincoln Day dinner in Superior.…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Preparations for the annual John Beargrease Sled Dog marathon took place in Two Harbors Saturday. Saturday night's opening ceremony sheds light on how many volunteers, sponsors, and participants…
DULUTH, Minn. - Early this morning, a man was stabbed at least twelve times in his home. Duluth Police believe the suspect entered the victim's home through an unlocked door and…
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction on the new science building at UMD is moving along. FOX 21 got a look inside the new facility on Friday. The building features four floors with both…
DULUTH, Minn. - For law enforcement officers having the right training is a part of the job. Fifteen of Duluth's newly recruited police officers are learning what it takes to build stronger relationships within the…
DULUTH, Minn. - More and more people are exchanging their old wood stoves for newer ones that also protect the environment. Project Stove Swap started a year ago and gives homeowners…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - You can expect thousands to be on Barker's Island in Superior for the Lake Superior Ice Festival. It's day one and the atmosphere is described as electric. The…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland are taking exercise and gaming to the next level. These kids are some of the first in the state to receive…
HAYWARD, Wis.-Telemark Development Partners has announced it's choosing not to move into the next phase of the purchase of Telemark at this time, due to some title and environmental concerns. The sellers of the property were notified Jan. 19, prior…
VIRGINIA, Minn.-Governor Mark Dayton announced today the appointment of Robert Friday as a district court judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. Friday will be replacing the Honorable Terrence M. Aronson, and will be chambered in Virginia in St. Louis County.…
MINNEAPOLIS-The U.S. Forest Service is downgrading an environmental review for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Forest Service says it will do an environmental assessment, rather than an environmental impact statement, on Twin Metals' proposed project. Supporters say…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21 Meteorologist William Seay stopped by Fitness Edge North in Hermantown to give circuit training a try. Fitness Edge North has been in…
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening tonight, the Glensheen Mansion will play host the first ever Beer-grease event. In order to kick-off race weekend, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is teaming up with…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center's paid admission increased by 1,627 from 2016, which is the highest increase in attendance ever for the center. “We have renewed our marketing and freshened up our programming,” said Executive Director Hayes…
