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State Tackling Backlog of Elder Abuse Cases

ST. PAUL, Minn.-State regulators have outlined a plan for speeding up investigations of elder abuse and reducing Minnesota's backlog of unresolved cases. Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper told a state Senate committee on Wednesday that a team of state officials…

Former 'Chicken Spur' Showing Signs of Demolition

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The former longtime home of the Chicken Spur gas station in Superior is showing signs of demolition. Superior city planner Jason Serck said Wednesday the owners of the property are…

UMD College Republicans Host Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth's College Republicans held a fundraiser at Glensheen Mansion. The UMD College Republicans met with gubernatorial candidates at the event is a fundraiser. The group is attending…

Duluth Public Library Rewarding Reading

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Library is giving away prizes to promote reading. Now until February 24th if you attend a class held at the library, you could win a prize. Wednesday the…

Public Comments on Barker's Island Plans

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The city of superior focused in on the future restoration of Barker's Island Beach during a public meeting. The city held the public meeting to share preliminary engineering concepts for…

Hartley Nature Center Expanding

DULUTH, Minn. - Some big changes are coming to the Hartley Nature Center building in Duluth. As visitors and students continue to come through the doors, the center is trying to keep…

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…

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