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Duluth Fire Department Shops for Northland Kids

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department and Shopko have been partnering up since 2006 to check off a Christmas list for Northland kids in need. The Duluth Fire Department said doing…

Superior High School Students Hold Discussion About Concussions

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Over the last few years, we've all heard a lot about the effects concussions can have on athletes. Two Superior High School students looked into the information and on…

Duluthians Experience African American Culture at "Black Is"

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians had a special chance to experience African American culture on Monday night at this month's "Taste of Duluth" program at Zeitgeist. Monday's event was called "Black Is."…

Community Action Duluth Looking for Tax Preparation Volunteers

DULUTH, Minn. - Community Action Duluth is looking for volunteers to help prepare returns this tax season. Volunteers are from all walks of life and can be any age from college…

Fond Du Luth Casino Helping Keep Northlanders Warm

DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly 8,000 pairs of socks will keep Northlanders warm, thanks to the Fond Du Luth Casino. The casino is still gathering socks for the Salvation Army to reach their 10,000…

Bob's Bike Drive Still Going Strong

DULUTH, Minn.-Bob’s annual Bike Drive is winding down in the Northland, but they still need your help. The fundraiser gives bikes to needy kids around the holidays, but they still need…

Protests Continue Against Enbridge Line 3

CARLTON, Minn.-Protesters gathered in Carlton and the Barnum areas today to express their thoughts on the proposed reconstruction of the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline. The protesters main contention was Enbridge is storing…

Evening Update 12-11-17

Education Department Urged to Resume Loan Cancellations

WASHINGTON (AP) - A government watchdog is urging the Education Department to resume the process of forgiving student loans for tens of thousands of Americans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. In a report published Monday, the Office of Inspector…

2 Fall Through Ice on St. Mary's Lake

EVELETH, Minn. - Two males from Iron, Minnesota fell through the ice on St. Mary's Lake in Fayal Township, just south of Eveleth, late Monday morning, according to the St.…

Trump Wants to Send Man Back to Moon, on to Mars

WASHINGTON (AP) — President…

3 Trump Accusers Speak Out, Call for Congressional Probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment shared their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.” Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.…

Chef Mario Batali Steps Down After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

NEW YORK (AP) - Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. The online site Eater New York reported…

Pentagon to Allow Transgender People to Enlist in Military Despite Trumps Opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is allowing transgender people to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition. The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue, and the difficult hurdles the federal government would…

Mining Ban Lifted on Gold and Silver in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill lifting Wisconsin's moratorium on gold and silver mining. Walker voted to impose the moratorium when he was in the state Assembly in 1998. He signed the Republican legislation Monday anyway. His spokesman,…

Suspect in Savanna Greywind Death Pleads Guilty

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Brooke Crews, charged in the murder and kidnapping of Savanna Greywind, changed her plea to guilty. In Cass County Court this morning she plead guilty to all charges. Crews, 38, of Fargo, originally plead not guilty to conspiracy…

Minnesota, Fond du Lac Band Reach Agreement Related to 1854 Treaty

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairman Kevin Dupuis announced an agreement to manage the Band's fishing, hunting, and gathering rights in the areas of northern Minnesota established in an…

Northern Waters Restaurant to Sell Local Eatery

DULUTH, Minn. - Northern Waters Restaurant in the Woodland area near UMD, will be handing over the keys to its Mount Royal location to new owners. A new restaurant is expected to…

Midday Update 12-11-17

Survey Finds Medications Accumulating in Minnesota Lakes

WINONA, Minn. (AP) - Scientists have found that medications are making their way through Minnesota's wastewater systems and accumulating in lake bottoms. The Winona Daily News reports that University of Minnesota professor Bill Arnold says a survey of Lake Pepin,…

Bill Would Create State-Certified Wisconsin Beer Label

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bill circulating in the Legislature would create a new state-certified Wisconsin beer label. To get the special designation, the beer would have to include a certain percentage of hops grown in Wisconsin. The measure comes…

On Sale Now, 'The Copper Hen Cookbook'

DULUTH, Minn. - Cooking can be difficult for many of us, whether it be finding certain ingredients or the time to perfect the best dishes, but one Duluthian is looking…

Coffee Conversation: Zenith Bookstore Offers Icelandic Holiday Tradition

DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Midwest Roasters Coffee Conversation, Angel Dobrow, Owner of Zenith Bookstore, stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about their ongoing holiday event. The Icelandic…

Cleveland-Cliffs Purchases Mining Property in Itasca County

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn.-Cleveland Cliffs has completed the acquisition of real estate in Itasca County from Glacier Park Iron Ore Properties. The acquisition includes a combination of undivided and whole fee interest land, along with mineral and surface leases, which are…