Special "Birkie Brew-Ski" Released This Weekend
HAYWARD, Wis. -- Birkie weekend is finally here and near 8” of fresh snow has fallen in Hayward, Wisconsin overnight! Birkie Fever is in full throttle as the Kortelopet and Prince Haakon…
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Downtown Duluth Basks in Warm Winter Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Many people were out and about downtown Duluth on Friday enjoying the sunshine while it lasts. FOX21 spoke to one couple that fell in love with Duluth and decided to…
Thousands Prepare for 44th American Birkebeiner
HAYWARD, Wisc. - After months of planning and preparation, over 11,000 skiers and more than 30,000 spectators are arriving in Hayward, Wisconsin for the 44th running of the American Birkebeiner. The race was…
8th Congressional District Green Party Candidate Makes Campaign Stop
DULUTH, Minn. - A Green Party candidate making a run for the 8th Congressional District seat spent the day fundraising in Duluth. Ray "Skip" Sandman hosted a fry bread taco sale to raise…
Local Car Dealership Deals With Snow Cleanup
DULUTH, Minn. - No was exempt from the recent snowstorm. The snow has stopped for now but the work continues long after. Workers at a car dealership in Superior got to work…
Historic Superior Property Restored As Empire Block Apartments
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - A historic 125–year–old property in downtown Superior is now the site of a new apartment building. The Empire Block Apartments are located on the 1200 block of Tower Avenue. The…
Names of Victims Released in Ironwood Fire
IRONWOOD, Mich.-According to media reports, authorities in Ironwood are now saying a third body has been pulled from the scene of fire at a business/apartment building early Wednesday morning. The bodies have now been identified as Mark Verrete, 57; Patrick Somerville,…
White House Locked Down After Vehicle Strikes Barrier
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The White House is on lockdown after a passenger vehicle struck a security barrier. The U.S. Secret Service tweets that the vehicle "did not breach the security barrier of the White House complex.'' No shots were fired during the…
Former Trump Adviser Pleads Guilty to Federal Conspiracy
WASHINGTON, D.C.-A former top adviser to President Donald Trump's election campaign has formally pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and false statements charges in the special counsel's Russia investigation. The plea by Rick Gates is a strong indication that he is…
Wisconsin Assembly Adjourns for Year
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly has adjourned, with no plans to return this year. The Assembly adjourned early Friday morning after a 12-hour day. It passed Gov. Scott Walker's $100 per-child tax rebate, a tax incentive package for consumer products maker…
Northland Native Writes & Directs Holocaust Play
SUPERIOR, Wis. - An original play written from the view of children who experienced the holocaust is being performed at UW-Superior this weekend. "Children of the Holocaust" will be performed…
Duluth YMCA Offers Opportunity to Stay Active During the Cold Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - New activity sessions are starting up at the Duluth YMCA. Winter session II is beginning next week which includes pretty much all of the YMCA's programs such as gymnastics,…
Midday Update 2-23-18
An update on local news and weather.
Man Injured in Snowmobile Crash in Cook
COOK, Minn.-A 42-year-old man was injured at about 3:30 p.m. yesterday in rural Cook, after he was thrown from a snowmobile he was on, which caused him to get hit by another snowmobile coming in the opposite direction. The victim…
Legislative Budget Heads for Dayton's Signature
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A bill to restore the Legislature's operating budget is heading to Gov. Mark Dayton. Dayton vetoed the $130 million in funding for the House and Senate last year, triggering months of court cases and forcing the Legislature to…
Morning Update 2-23-18
An update on local news and weather.
National Margarita Day at Little Angie's
DULUTH, Minn. - According to a recent poll out of 1,000 Americans, one in three people say a margarita is their favorite happy hour drink. This fact seems fitting, especially on National…
Hailey Sault Ranked One of the Best Places to Work in the U.S.
DULUTH, Minn. - A national magazine says one of the best places to work in the whole country just so happens to be right here in Duluth. Outside Magazine recently ranked…
Northlanders Take on Extreme Freeze for Cold Camping
DULUTH, Minn. - On a cold winter day, heading out to camp may not be the ideal way most people would want to spend their time. However, hundreds of people live…
Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program Earns School of the Year Award
CLOQUET, Minn - The Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program just received a top honor. It was recognized as the 2018 Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs school of the year. There are…
Board & Brush Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- One new business in town is asking you to gather your friends and grab a paint brush. The Board and Brush Duluth was packed for the grand opening night on…
Northland Hospitals in Minnesota Medical Errors Report
DULUTH, Minn.- The state of Minnesota says medical errors reported by Minnesota hospitals and surgical centers have been rising slightly the past four years and the number of resulting deaths rose in…
Being Prepared During an Active Shooting
DULUTH, Minn.- Workers at Duluth City Hall underwent training learning what to do in case of an active shooter. Duluth Police Officers say its important to stay informed, to be prepared,…
School Closings and Delays for Friday 2-23-18
The following schools are closed are starting late on Friday, 2-23-18 Closed Watersmeet Township Schools 2-hour delay Barnum Schools Birchwood School District East Central Schools Esko Schools Carlton Schools - no morning preschool Cloquet Schools Moose Lake Schools Northwood School,…
Women's Olympic Hockey Team Brings Home the Gold
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - In a late night gold medal game versus the Canadians, the USA Women's Olympic hockey team took the gold medal for the first time since 1988.…
Special Interest Groups Book Trump Properties
WASHINGTON (AP) — Payday lenders got regulators to rethink rules on how closely to vet borrowers. E-cigarette makers got a delay in federal oversight of many vaping products. Candy makers praised a decision to hold off on more stringent labeling…
