Holiday Gift Ideas for Technology Lovers
DULUTH, Minn. - Christmas is just about two weeks away, so several people are out and about getting their Christmas shopping done. Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Rachel Agurkis stopped by FOX 21…
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Midday Update 12-13-17
An update on local news and weather.
Lake Superior Zoo to Host 'Twas The Night Before Zoo-mas'
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, December 16 from 12:00 - 3:00p.m at the Lake Superior Zoo, guests will have the chance to take pictures with Santa and the Grinch while…
'Feminism' is Word of the Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The Merriam-Webster Dictionary word of the year is "Feminism." Merriam-Webster said it was the most looked up word in their online dictionary this year and got seventy percent more searches than last year. The word's popularity spiked…
Gov. Mark Dayton Appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to Serve as US Senator
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday during a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, that he will appoint Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to serve as…
Morning Update 12-13-17
An update on local news and weather.
Cloquet School Given All-Clear After Lockdown
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning just after 7:30 a.m., after a domestic dispute involving parents during morning drop off. The school was placed on lockdown while police searched for the individual, after…
Democrat Jones Wins Stunning Red-State Alabama Senate Upset
MONTGOMERY, Ala.-Democrat Doug Jones has won a stunning victory in Alabama's Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump. It was the first Democratic Senate victory in a quarter-century in Alabama, one of the reddest…
School Closings & Delays 12-13-17
School closings and delays for Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 2-hr Delay: Lakeview Christian Academy
Steps to Protect Elderly from Fraud
DULUTH, Minn.- Elderly Americans the ages 65 and up are estimated to be frauded out of nearly three billion dollars each year. To prevent this from…
Great Outdoors: Visit Cook County, Lutsen Mountains
COOK COUNTY, Minn. - Staff at Lutsen Mountains are busy preparing for a non-stop holiday season of fun right now. From maintenance on the mountains, to answering phones at Caribou Highlands Lodge…
St. Louis River Alliance Holds Open House
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The St. Louis River Alliance showcased the progress being made in the river's area of concern and announced the winners of their photo contest. At the event…
Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Blown in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Blown glass Christmas tree ornaments were being made on Tuesday night in Superior. The class was at Shannon's Stained Glassery on Tower Avenue in South Superior. It gave…
Expert Offers Tips on Winter Skin Care
DULUTH, Minn. - Winter in the Northland can be hard on your skin because of the cold, dry air causing inflammation. Staff at one local spa in Duluth have a few…
Tips and Reminders for Pet Owners During Cold Days
DULUTH, Minn. -- When temperatures get below zero, we know it’s a time to bundle up and stay warm. But the same is true of our pets when they go outside.…
'Choralaires' from Duluth East Perform Downtown
DULUTH, Minn. -- The songs of Christmas fill the atrium at the Holiday Center in downtown Duluth. These carolers are the Choralaires – a group of students from Duluth East High School.…
Duluth Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Protective Gear
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Chief is pulling back on his plans to purchase $83,000 worth of riot gear. This comes after concerned citizens spoke out at last night's city council meeting…
Future of Duluth Municipal Golf Courses Unknown
DULUTH, Minn.- The city of Duluth is questioning the future of the two municipal golf courses. The program is facing $ 2.2 million of debt and $12.7 million of deferred maintenance.…
District 709 Faces $1M in Projected Cuts
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth School District is facing more than one million dollars in projected budget cuts. The district is currently $400,ooo in the red. District officials tell us they…
'Man Flu' is Real, Researcher Claims
(FOX NEWS) - The so-called “man flu” has been a punchline for decades, but according to one expert it may be time to stop taking it lightly. Dr. Kyle Sue, a Canadian doctor whose findings…
Officer Honored for Adopting Baby from Opioid Addicted Mom
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A routine call about an Albuquerque convenience store…
New Emergency Notification System, Northland Alert, Launched
DULUTH, Minn. - A new emergency communication tool in the Northland is allowing residents and the public to be notified of emergency situations right on their phones. The new tool, Northland…
Ironton Man Dies When Snowmobile Goes Through Thin Lake Ice
CROSBY, Minn. (AP) - A northern Minnesota man has died after the snowmobile he was driving went through thin ice in Crosby. A Crosby police officer heard calls for help coming from Serpent Lake around 5:30 a.m. Monday. Law enforcement…
Trump Signs $700 Billion Military Budget into Law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes a $700 billion budget for the military, including additional spending on missile defense programs to counter North Korea’s growing nuclear weapons threat.…
Wisconsin DNR Set to Review 2017 Gun Deer Hunt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources board is set to review the 2017 gun deer hunt. Preliminary data shows hunters killed 195,738 deer, down slightly from 196,738 deer in 2016. The buck harvest did increase by…
Trump Says Accusations of Sexual Misconduct 'Fabricated'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, pushing back against women accusing him of sexual misconduct, insisted Tuesday he’s the target of “false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don’t know and/or have never met.” Trump lashed out on…
Cook County Board Approves 2018 Budget
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - The Cook County Board of Commissioner's approved the 2018 county Budget Tuesday. The Board voted 3 to 2 to approve the budget that was presented by…
Wisconsin Health Professionals Hope to Expand Vaccine Access
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Medical College of Wisconsin wants to expand access to vaccines by having drug stores offer immunizations. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the college is spending $489,000 on a vaccination project with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.…
Dayton to Announce Franken's Replacement Wednesday
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton will announce his appointment to fill resigning U.S. Senator Al Franken's seat at 10 a.m. Wednesday during a press conference at the state capitol. On Thursday, Dec. 7, Franken announced he would be…
