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Lake Superior Ice Festival Kicks Off

SUPERIOR, Wis. - You can expect thousands to be on Barker's Island in Superior for the Lake Superior Ice Festival. It's day one and the atmosphere is described as electric. The…

Telemark Purchase Agreement Delayed

HAYWARD, Wis.-Telemark Development Partners has announced it's choosing not to move into the next phase of the purchase of Telemark at this time, due to some title and environmental concerns. The sellers of the property were notified Jan. 19, prior…

New District Judge Named in Virginia

VIRGINIA, Minn.-Governor Mark Dayton announced today the appointment of Robert Friday as a district court judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. Friday will be replacing the Honorable Terrence M. Aronson, and will be chambered in Virginia in St. Louis County.…

Forest Service Downgrades Twin Metals Environmental Review

MINNEAPOLIS-The U.S. Forest Service is downgrading an environmental review for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Forest Service says it will do an environmental assessment, rather than an environmental impact statement, on Twin Metals' proposed project. Supporters say…

Circuit Training with Fitness Edge North

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21 Meteorologist William Seay stopped by Fitness Edge North in Hermantown to give circuit training a try. Fitness Edge North has been in…

Bong Center Breaks Attendance Record

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center's paid admission increased by 1,627 from 2016, which is the highest increase in attendance ever for the center. “We have renewed our marketing and freshened up our programming,” said Executive Director Hayes…

Report Suggests New Office for Sexual Harassment Complaints

ST. PAUL, Minn.-A new state report says Minnesota's government should establish an independent office to receive and investigate sexual harassment complaints. Gov. Mark Dayton ordered a review of the state's sexual harassment policies in November after two state legislators were…

Weekend Spotlight: Feb. 26-28

It's time to "Warm Up to the Brews" this Friday night.  Bent Paddle Brewing, Carmody Irish Pub, Earth Rider Brewery, Lake Superior Brewing and Moose Lake Brewing will be sampling over…

Duluth Coffee Company and Earth Rider Join Forces

DULUTH, Minn.-- Two brewers of different kinds have teamed up to create the perfect coffee beer. Earth Rider Brewery and Duluth Coffee Company released the pale ale Thursday night. Workers say told the…

Plans Underway for New Unique Hotel

DULUTH, Minn.-- New details are being revealed for a new hotel like no other planned for Duluth's central entrance. The hotel is called "Tru by Hilton" it's aimed at giving young professionals,…

UW-Superior Launches Strategic Diversity Plan

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently initiated the first Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the history of the institution. The plan is designed to help the UW-Superior community achieve a diverse and inclusive campus…

Superior YMCA Opens Doors During Sub-Zero Temps

Superior, Wis. - The Superior Douglas County Family YMCA now offers their facility as a warming center. The Y will be open for use as a warming station from 6am-noon on days the weather dips below 0° or the wind…

Steel Workers Union Enters Into Agreement With Mesabi Metallics

NASHWAUK, Minn.-The United Steelworkers union has announced that they have entered into an agreement with Mesabi Metallics at the company’s Nashwauk taconite mining and processing site, which is still being built. The agreement will allow the USW to organize the…

Fitger's Frozen Fundraiser Tomorrow

DULUTH, Minn.-Fitger’s will be hosting the annual Frozen Fundraiser for Animal Allies tomorrow (Friday). The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third floor of the Fitger's complex in the August Fitger Room. It will feature local beers…

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