1st Republican Enters Race to Complete Franken's Senate Term
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The first Republican candidate has announced a bid for Democratic Sen. Al Franken's seat in 2018. State Sen. Karin Housley launched her campaign Tuesday for the…
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Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Resigning After Senior Care Lapses
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Department of Health commissioner is resigning. Gov. Mark Dayton's office announced Tuesday that Commissioner Ed Ehlinger would step down. Ehlinger had been head of the state's health oversight board since 2011. The announcement didn't…
Superior Council Passes New ATV, UTV, Snowmobile Trails
DULUTH, Minn.- In a 9-1 vote Tuesday night, the Superior city council voting in favor of an ordinance to allow ATVs, UTVS and snowmobiles on some city streets for an…
Maple School District to Have Referendum Vote in April
MAPLE, Wis.-Maple School District is asking its residents to vote in favor of a referendum in April. They are asking the public for about $600,000 a year over the next three years…
LOCATED: Alyssa Leonardis, of Lauderdale
UPDATE: Alyssa Leonardis was located safe and uninjured, according to the BCA. LAUDERDALE, Minn. - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is seeking the public's assistance in locating a vulnerable adult that walked away…
Amtrak train found to be traveling 80 mph in a 30 mph zone
DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether the Amtrak engineer whose speeding train plunged off an overpass, killing at least three people, was distracted by the presence of an employee-in-training…
Wisconsin Gun Shop Theft Defendant Wants Death Sentence
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man who stole a cache of firearms from a gun shop and sent a rambling anti-government manifest to the White House before going on the run wants to…
Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty to Boyfriend's Death in YouTube Stunt
HALSTAD, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her boyfriend in a videotaped stunt they planned to post to YouTube. Monalisa Perez, 20, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree…
St. Louis County Board Approves 2018 Budget
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved its 2018 budget. The budget, $397,918,261, will direct additional resources to substance abuse and mental health, in addition to the funding of core services including public health and human…
Latest: House Forced to Revote on GOP Tax Bill Wednesday
4:50 p.m. Democrats say three provisions in the Republican $1.5 trillion tax bill violate Senate rules and will likely be removed before that chamber votes on the measure. The House approved the legislation Tuesday. But this means the House will…
Bear Attacks Two Near Isabella
ISABELLA, Minn.-A 200-pound female black bear attacked two people at a residence on McDougal Lake in Isabella, at about 10:30 a.m. today. Two construction workers were working on a garage in that…
Lake Superior Art Glass Gives Options for Creative Gifts
DULUTH, Minn. - With less than a week until Christmas Day, it is time to finish Christmas gift shopping. Some local shops are happy to help with that. One in…
Duluth Pack Marks 135 Years in Business
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland is full of history and stories of how the area was developed. One local company got its start helping the men who built the area. Duluth Pack…
Midday Update 12-19-17
An update on local news and weather.
Fire Breaks Out at Rainy Lake Oil Company Facility
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - A fire broke out Monday evening shortly after 7:00 at the Rainy Lake Oil Company operations and office in International Falls. The fire is contained…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Dungeon's End Game Store
DULUTH, Minn. - Board games are becoming more and more popular across the country and there's a store in Duluth where gamers can buy and play a wide variety…
This Year's Salvation Army Seasonal Campaigns Will Soon Be Over
DULUTH, Minn. - Only six days left for this season's Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive. Super One Foods is helping by agreeing to match up to $50,000. The match…
MISSING: David Pagel, of Virginia, Minn.
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Virginia Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating David Roger Pagel, of Virginia. David Pagel, 49, is described as 6'1", 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes and wears glasses. David was last…
Officer-Involved Shooting Inside Minneapolis City Hall
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - An officer-involved shooting at Minneapolis City Hall is under investigation after police shot and wounded a man inside an interview room. The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. inside Room 108, which is home to multiple Minneapolis Police…
Experts Warn Pets are More Than Presents
DULUTH, Minn.- Seeing a puppy under a Christmas tree might be exciting but local veterinarians want to remind Northlanders, a pet is for life not just for Christmas. Experts told FOX21 gifting…
Ugly Christmas Sweaters Tradition and Competition in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Shops and homes around the Northland are dressed in the holiday spirit, another popular way to go all out this season is an ugly Christmas sweater. A shop manager…
Local Retailers Urge Holiday Shoppers to Stay Local for Gift Ideas
DULUTH, Minn. -- This is the last week to finish shopping for the Christmas holidays and many shoppers in the Twin Ports are looking to stay local for their gift ideas.…
The Duluth Bethel Receives Grant to Preserve History
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Bethel has been serving the Twin Ports for 144 years, with the help of a state grant the non–profit is hoping to preserve its history. The Bethel received…
ESPN President John Skipper Resigns Citing Substance Abuse Issue
(Fox News) - ESPN President John Skipper announced Monday he is resigning form the network due to a substance addiction problem. "I have struggled for many years with substance addiction. I have…
Twitter Suspends White Nationalists As It Enforces New Rules
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter suspended the accounts of well-known white nationalists Monday, moving swiftly to enforce its new rules aimed at reducing what it deems abusive content. The account of far-right group Britain First, a small group that regularly…
Hospice Nurse from Minnesota Missing After Leaving Denver Bar
DENVER (KMSP) - Members of a Minnesota family have flown to Colorado to help look for a 29-year-old man who went missing Friday after leaving a bar in Denver. Adam Gilbertson was last…
US Judge Steps Down After Accusations of Sexual Misconduct
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A prominent U.S. appeals court judge announced his retirement Monday days after women alleged he subjected them to inappropriate sexual conduct or comments. Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in…
Epic Restaurant and Lounge Announces It Will Close Saturday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Epic Restaurant and Lounge announced they will be closing the restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 23. The announcement came on their Facebook page Monday. "Unfortunately, for both business and personal…
