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Over $300,000 in History Grants go to Minnesota Counties

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Historical Society announces 36 recipients of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants (up to $10,000 each), totaling $324,149 in 22 counties.  A handful of the endowments landed right here in the Northland. Two of…

Former UMD Hockey Captain Leaves Lasting Impact

DULUTH, Minn- The middle of January 2018 comes with heavy hearts for the UMD hockey community. "He always had the biggest smile on his face, I'd say. He was just an awesome guy, he was positive, he would do anything…

Grand Jury Convened in Police Killing of Australian Woman

MINNEAPOLIS-A Minnesota prosecutor has convened a grand jury in the police shooting of an Australian woman. Justine Ruszczyk Damond was killed by Minneapolis Officer Mohamed Noor in July 2017. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said previously he would no longer…

Walker Ready to Give State of State's Address Today

MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to lay out his priorities for the year in his eighth State of the State speech that comes as he runs for a third term. Walker makes the speech Wednesday afternoon before a joint…

Nassar Hearing Ends With Applause, Tears, Hugs

LANSING, Mich.-A seven-day hearing for a Michigan sports doctor ended with tears, hugs and applause after he was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for molestation allegations. Kyle Stephens grew up as a friend of Larry Nassar's family…

Water Main Break on West Superior Street

UPDATE: City crews have clamped the section of damaged pipe. Water is expected to be back on as normal at this time. ****************************** DULUTH, Minn.-A waterline began leaking this morning on…

History Organizations in 22 Minnesota Counties Receive Grants

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Historical Society is announcing 36 recipients of 38 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants, totaling $324,149 in 22 counties. Locally, the Duluth Art Institute will  receive $10,000. This money will go toward plans for two…

Duluth Seaway Port Authority Gets $2.3 Million for Project

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has received $2.3 million from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a new expansion. The project will provide for additional vessel mooring and storage area at the facility, allow for dredging to full seaway…

Best Friend Beagles in Search of Forever Home

DULUTH, Minn. - Beagles Baby and Johnny stopped by the FOX 21 Studios Wednesday morning with Animal Allies Marketing and Communications Manager Michelle Sternberg. Sternberg spoke about the need…

Mistrial Declared in Lincoln Park Murder Case

The trial for a man charged with second degree murder in Duluth has been stalled with a mistrial, even before the first witness took the stand. Aaron Demetrius Humphreys, 43, is accused of intentional second degree murder in the shooting…

Duluth City Golf Courses Face Debt, Uncertain Future

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth city council discussed a resolution Monday that would encourage the privatization of Lester Park and Enger Park golf courses. The golf courses are facing $2.2 million of debt and $12.7 million of deferred maintenance. The…

Duluth City Council Approves $1.8M In Upgrades For City Hall

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth’s City Hall has been approved by the city council for $1.8 million in upgrades. The money will go toward replacing inefficient, non-compliant building systems like lighting and electric, as well as information technology infrastructure. Carpets, ceiling tiles…

Superior High School Renovations Making Progress

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Andy Wolfe has been teaching at Superior High School for 20 years. He's always wanted bigger spaces for more student collaboration. With the ongoing expansion he's getting that…

MPR: Allegations Against Keillor Far Beyond Single Touch

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Public Radio provided additional details of allegations of sexual harassment against humorist Garrison Keillor on Tuesday, saying his alleged conduct went well beyond his account in November of accidentally touching a woman’s bare back. MPR said…

Snow Drifts Pile High In Ashland

ASHLAND, Wis. -- U.S. Highway 2 between State Highway 13 north in the town of Eileen and State Highway 112 in Ashland is re-opened, cleared and traffic is moving along just…

Bob Dylan’s High School Poetry Added to MNHS Collections

ST. PAUL, Minn - At first glance, your friend’s scribbled high school poetry might not seem worth saving. But when that friend was Robert Zimmerman — now known as iconic musician and Nobel Prize in Literature winner Bob Dylan —…

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