Glensheen Mansion Shines Purple For Minnesota Vikings
DULUTH, Minn. - The Glensheen Mansion is shining with purple pride for the Minnesota Vikings. Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman says the lights will project purple on the outside of…
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Local Businesses Honoring Minnesota Vikings
DULUTH, Minn.- The Vikings victory last Sunday not only has fans shouting SKOL but businesses are getting into the spirit as well. Duluth's own Riverside Soy Candles now has a purple edition. The…
How to Fight the Winter Blues
DULUTH, Minn.- This time of year it's common to get the winter blues. The medical term is seasonal affective disorder. The Duluth Community Action Center has some tips to fight S.A.D. naturally. "We can…
Addressing Sexual Harassment in Small Businesses
DULUTH, Minn.- Lately sexual harassment allegations against high profile individuals are making headlines. One local group is training individuals how to handle incidents in the work place. The Northland Human Resources Association is…
Hospitals Dealing with National IV Solution Shortage
DULUTH, Minn.- There's a national shortage of IV solution; aftermath of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, which happens to be home to 80 drug manufactures, who supplied it the solution to the U.S.…
Abuse in House of Torture was ‘Severe, Pervasive, Prolonged’
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A California couple tortured a dozen of their children for years, starving them to the point that their growth was stunted, chaining them to their beds for up to months, preventing them from using the toilet…
House Passes Bill to Keep Government Open
Washington (AP) - A divided House voted to prevent a government shutdown after an eleventh-hour deal brought conservatives aboard. But the GOP-written measure faces gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remains unclear whether lawmakers will be able to find…
Lake Superior Ice Festival Preparations Underway
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The 2018 Lake Superior Ice Festival is still about a week away, but workers are busy in Superior getting ready now. Crews are getting the rinks prepared for…
Downtown Duluth May Have Another Million Dollar Housing Project
DULUTH, Minn. - A new housing development is in the works in Central Hillside. This Monday council members will decide whether to approve an $800,000 grant to support the development. The proposed $20 million…
Paper Mill in Duluth Looking to Expand
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is working on submitting an application for a $1 million loan to help along an expansion of the Verso paper mill in Duluth. The mill is planning…
Hayward Has Ideal Ski Condtions
HAYWARD, Wis.-In recent weeks snow has pummeled the Northland much to outdoor enthusiast's delight. Today, Fox 21 checked in with Northlander’s in Hayward to see how much they are enjoying it. There…
Opponents Blast Walker's Welfare Proposals
MADISON, Wis.-Opponents say Gov. Scott Walker's welfare overhaul proposal is a politically tone deaf effort that will do more harm than good. Walker on Thursday called on the Legislature to approve a variety of measures that include tougher work requirements,…
Tigers at Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone Enjoy the Snow
Sandstone, Minn - Rescued tigers play like kittens at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. Check out this video sent to us by Executive Director and Founder, Tammy Thies. This style of…
Duluth Man Dies After Allegedly Crushed by Vehicle When Working on it
DULUTH, Minn.-A 58-year-old man was killed earlier today after a vehicle he was performing maintenance on, rolled onto him while he was in front it. That's what police believe happened at an…
Developer Says It's Moving Forward With Keystone XL Pipeline
LINCOLN, Neb.-The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline says it is moving forward with its plans and hopes to begin construction next year. TransCanada Corp. said Thursday that its decision builds on the Nebraska Public Service Commission's decision to approve…
Midday Update 1-18-18
An update on local news and weather.
Minnesota Misses the Shortlist for Amazon's Second Headquarters
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota has missed the cut in the race to land Amazon's second headquarters. The Seattle-based tech giant released its list of 20 finalists on Thursday morning, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago and many…
Unemployment Rates Lowest They've Been in Minnesota in 17 Years
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota unemployment rate has reached a 17-year low of 3.1 percent, with jobs growing in the Duluth-Superior area by 2.1 percent in the last year. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released those figures today…
Catering By Bellisio's Cooks up Savory Pasta Dish
DULUTH, Minn. - During the winter months, a savory dish is always a great dinner choice. Bellisio's in Canal Park offers many meals that fit that bill. For this week's Cooking Connection,…
Arc Minnesota Supports Northlanders with Disabilities Searching for New Careers
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday afternoon Arc Minnesota is offering Northlanders with disabilities a chance to get insight on succeeding in a new career. A national speaker, Bob Niemic, will be presenting. Niemic…
Wisconsin Unemployment Hit Record Low in December
MADISON, Wis.-Preliminary estimates show unemployment in Wisconsin reached a record low in December. The state Department of Workforce Development released figures Thursday that show the unemployment rate in December was three percent. That's a record for December and matches the…
Fire Damages Garage, Injures One in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn.-The Northland FireWire is reporting that a garage was destroyed by a fire at 4 a.m. today at the 3800 block of Third Avenue East in Hibbing. One person was taken to the hospital in the incident with unknown…
Morning Update: 1-18-18
An update on local news and weather.
Government Shutdown Could Happen This Week If Agreement Isn't Reached
DULUTH, Minn. - Congress has a lot of work to do with the possibility of a government shutdown hanging in the balance. The last time there was a government…
Fly Tying Classes at Great Lakes Fly Shop
DULUTH, Minn. - Being that it's winter, the only kind of fishing there is to do is through a hole in the ice. But that's not stopping some fishing enthusiasts…
Child Care, Long-Term Care Facilities Get Tough Against Flu Outbreak
DULUTH, Minn. - Long-term care facilities and child day cares are on alert to help prevent the spread of flu as the state of Minnesota has recently seen an…
Inclusive Care Units Now Available in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior's United Presbyterian Church has the first of its kind, an inclusive care unit. The box is filled with cold weather goods like mittens and socks. Anyone can grab what they need and…
Growing Season Sprouts at Engwall's
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland is still a little over two months away from the official start of spring, but when temperatures plummet as low as they have been, it’s hard not…
