Morning Update 12-4-17
An update on local news and weather.
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Norsemen's Wenzel Playing With Purpose
VIRGINIA, Minn- The 2017 football season marks the Mesabi Range Norsemen's first winning record since 2010, and at the heart of the program's turnaround is former Denfeld Hunter and Proctor Rail…
Owl Rescued From Barbed Wire Fence
An owl was rescued from a barbed wire fence this month in Gilbert. Resident Luke Soderling sent FOX 21 video of it all on camera from…
Several Northlanders Hospitalized from Possible Carbon Monoxide Exposure
VIRGINIA, Minn.- Seven Northlanders on the Iron Range are in the hospital after possible carbon monoxide exposure. The owner of the residence where this happened says three people live in…
Families Shop at Christmas Market in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Families shopped local for the holidays at the Christmas Market in Superior this weekend. The eighth annual event is in the community gardens at the corner of Hammond and…
'Tree of Lights' Ceremony Helps Grieving Families
DULUTH, Minn. - A ceremony at Essentia Health helps grieving families get through the holiday season. The holidays can be difficult for families experiencing the loss of a loved one.…
Northland Winter Returns With Snow Storm
It was no surprise to any Northlander that eventually this warm spell of weather would come to an end. Now we have a date and it is tomorrow. The last sunny and warm day for a least the next week…
7 Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Virginia
Seven people were taken to the hospital Sunday morning following carbon monoxide exposure in Virginia. It happened around 10:10 a.m. Sunday on the 1200 block of 19th Street South. Ambulance crews from Virginia, Eveleth and Biwabik were dispatched to the…
Get It Local Fair a Chance to Shop Small
DULUTH, Minn. - Families had another chance to shop small this holiday season at the Get It Local Fair in Duluth. The fair had more than thirty-five vendors selling locally made…
Winter Village a Taste of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders supporting small businesses and got into the holiday spirit at Winter Village. The event brings together popular local vendors to spark shopping small during the giving season. Families and friends…
A Look Inside Throw-A-Thon From the Turntable
DULUTH, Minn.- It's the giving time of year, local artists are helping feed hungry Northlanders in a creative way during the 18th annual Throw-A-Thon. Over the past 17 years the Throw-A-Thon has donated…
Hmong Community Prepares to Celebrate New Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The people of the local Hmong community are getting ready for a celebration this Saturday. The Hmong New Year celebration is happening on Saturday at the First United…
Hermantown Students Graduate from D.A.R.E.
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown kids are ready for some of life's toughest lessons, thanks to the D.A.R.E program. More than 170 sixth grade students graduated from the 2017 D.A.R.E program In Friday. Hermantown…
Northlanders Raise Awareness on World AIDS Day
DULUTH, Minn. - A candlelight vigil took place in Downtown Duluth to commemorate the lives lost to HIV and AIDS, as well as draw attention to the illness as a way to…
New City Budget Could Increase Your Property Taxes
DULUTH, Minn. -Along with drawing from the city's reserve fund, the typical Duluth homeowner could see a $30 property tax increase if a city budget proposal passes. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson's…
UMD Wants You To Go Biking In the Winter
DULUTH, Minn. -Winter is here and UMD wants you to get in gear. Students from an environmental group on campus are trying to get more people to participate in winter biking activities. "Growing up…
Vikre Distillery Helping Plant Trees One Bottle At a Time
DULUTH, Minn. - For the month of Dec. if you buy a bottle from the Vikre Distillery they'll plant a tree. The bottles are priced between $23 and $35. Even the…
Cloquet's B&B Market Lends A Helping Hand For Best Christmas Ever
CLOQUET, Minn. - Cloquet's B & B Market wants to help deserving families have the best Christmas ever. Proceeds from the trees and wreaths they sell will make that happen. When you…
Winter Village Encourages Shopping Small
DULUTH, Minn.- Coming up this weekend, locals can experience a special taste of the holidays during the Northland's second Winter Village. The celebration is on the grounds of the Glensheen Mansion…
New Dog Park Opens in the Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Dog parents now have a new place to take their four legged friends in the Northland. A dog park is officially open in Superior, at the Millennium Trail Head. With…
Body Armor Donated to Duluth PD's K9
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has announced their K9, Haas, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a non-profit out of East Taunton, Massachusetts. Vested Interest in K9s,…
Utility Repair Scheduled for 1500 Block of East Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Public Works will be conducting a utility repair in the 1500 block of East Superior Street on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The department reports that a water leak was identified in this area. Repairs…
GOP Nears Senate OK of Tax Bill After Flurry of Final Deals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans used a burst of eleventh-hour horse-trading Friday to edge to the brink of Senate passage of a $1.4 trillion tax bill, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step…
Super Bowl Live Concert Series Will Include Prince Tribute
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A series of free, outdoor concerts during the 10-days leading up to the Super Bowl will include a Prince tribute and plenty of Minnesota flavor. Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, announced their concert lineup for Super…
New Opioid Guidelines Released in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.-New guidelines were announced today by the Minnesota governor’s office that could cut the risk of opioid addiction. The guidelines could help medical professionals in deciding when to prescribe opioids, along with how to monitor their use. In…
