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Duluth Public Library hosts escape room for teens
DULUTH, Minn. - Some teenagers simulated what might happen if they were locked inside the library. The Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library hosted a library-themed…
Post-holiday exercise options
DULUTH, Minn. - After the holidays is when most people start feeling like it's time to hit the gym.A new kind of gym has opened up in Duluth…
UPDATE: Officers Identified in Gilbert Shooting
GILBERT, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the officers involved in a shooting that took place in Gilbert on Dec. 22. According to the Minnesota DPS BCA preliminary investigation, Deputy Derrick Deutsch…
Wisconsin Woman Dead Following Snowmobile Accident
BESSEMER, Mich. - A 51-year-old Wisconsin woman is dead after a snowmobile accident Friday. According to the Gogebic County Sheriff's Office, the report came in just before 11:30 Friday morning. The accident happened on Powderhorn Road just north of US…
Sen. Franken Thanks Supporters in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Senator Al Franken delivered a message of thanks to his supporters and friends after eight years in the Senate on Thursday night. It was his first public appearance in Minnesota since sexual misconduct allegations were made against him.…
Officials: Deadly NYC Fire Lit by Child Playing with Stove
NEW YORK (AP) — A preschooler toying with the burners on his mother’s stove accidentally lit New York City’s deadliest fire in decades, turning an apartment building into an inferno that killed a dozen people…
Bayfront Park Skating Rink Opening to the Public Jan. 2
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Parks and Rec division will be starting up the Bayfront Family Center Outdoor Skating and Winter playground programming on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The program and ice rink will be free to the public…
Fire Claims Superior Home
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of Tower Avenue. Crews arrived on scene to heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a two-story home. All…
Duluth rink rats brave the cold for the love of hockey
DULUTH, Minn. - Well, it may be cold outside but that's not stopping hearty Northlanders from keeping busy out there. Being that it's Minnesota, kids don't seem…
Adventure Zone busy during cold snap
DULUTH, Minn. - With kids also out of school during this cold snap, cabin fever is also growing. Adventure Zone in Canal Park is a popular spot for kids and…
Duluth YMCA sees uptick in members during colder months
DULUTH, Minn. - So many cold days in a row means its getting harder to stay active. FOX 21 spoke with the Duluth YMCA about what they're doing to keep people…
Northland businesses prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Now that Christmas is out of the way, it's time to start to think about those New Year's Eve plans. Liquor stores are obviously a major stop for many…
Island Lake Inn Announces Closure
DULUTH, Minn. - The owner of the Island Lake Inn have announced they will be closing, effective immediately. According to a Facebook post on the restaurant's page, they will open for…
Depression Happens In the Northland Around This Time Of the Year
DULUTH, Minn. - There can be dark days living in Duluth and being so far away from the equator means not enough sunlight, which can affect how you feel. Seasonal affective disorder…
Understanding REAL ID Rules for Domestic Flights in 2018
(AP) - If you're worried about whether your driver's license is compliant with new REAL ID requirements for domestic air travel, you can relax for now. A grace period for meeting the new rules is set to expire Jan. 22.…
Franken to Formally Thank Supporters Before Leaving Senate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Sen. Al Franken is meeting with supporters and friends in Minnesota before he officially resigns. The Democrat planned to attend an event Thursday night in Minneapolis to thank supporters and friends after his eight years in the…
Lynx Give Coach Cheryl Reeve Contract Extension
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Following another championship season and several high-profile accolades, the Minnesota Lynx signed Head Coach Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension Thursday, also giving her the role of general manager in addition to her coaching duties. Reeve won her…
Ely Man Dead After Apartment Fire
ELY, Minn. - A 70-year-old man is dead after an apartment at the Grahek Apartments in Ely. According to the Ely Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the Grahek Apartments at 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Initial reports indicated flames…
Minnesota IT Chief to Step Down in February
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The state's top information technology official will retire in February. Minnesota Information Technology Services Commissioner Tom Baden announced his plan to step down on Thursday, citing health reasons. But it also comes amid problems with…
Walker Says Tax Change Will Be $2,508 Cut for Typical Family
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker's administration says the typical family of four in Wisconsin will see a $2,508 tax cut under the recently passed Republican tax overhaul. Walker released details Wednesday of the analysis completed by the state…
Twins' Miguel Sano Facing Sexual Assault Allegations
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - A professional photographer has come forward with an allegation that Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano assaulted her after an autograph signing. Betsy Bissen also alleges that sexual harassment she endured while covering the Twins “started off with…
Affordable Care Act Sign Up Tally Dips Slightly to 8.7M
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says more than 8.7 million people have signed up for coverage next year under the Obama-era health care law, exceeding expectations for a program that President Donald Trump has unsuccessfully tried to repeal. The final…
