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Indoor Gun Range Opens in Northland
PROCTOR, Minn.- The only indoor gun range in the Northland is now open for business. The Dead on Arms Shooting Range is located in Proctor. The business offers classes in a safe…
Local Artwork for Sale at Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn.- The fall semester is almost over for college students, Lake Superior College is showing off students' semester long work with an art gallery. Northlanders can stop by the…
Duluth Police Respond to 4 Overdose Calls in One Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department reports that it responded to four overdose calls on Monday, Dec. 4. Lt. Mike Ceynowa reports that all four calls are suspected to be related to opioid use, and all survived with the…
McDonald's Revives Dollar Menu Name with $1, $2, $3 Items
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dollar Menu is making a McComeback. McDonald’s said Monday that it is reviving the name of the once-popular value menu next month after a two-year absence, but this time…
Duluth Tackles Budget Issues Tonight
DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight, the Duluth City Council will weigh different options on how to handle next year's budget. There are talks of raising property taxes where a homeowner will see a $30 increase on an average Duluth home. If passed, the…
Hacker Takes Over Explore Minnesota Facebook Page
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A hacker has taken control of the Facebook page of Minnesota's tourism agency. Explore Minnesota's Facebook account has been hacked since Monday morning, with bizarre postings. Agency spokeswoman Alyssa Hayes says Explore Minnesota's social media…
Wisconsin Senate Clerk Has Received 2 Sexual Harassment Complaints
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Senate's chief clerk says his office has received two sexual harassment complaints against a senator or Senate employee over the last decade. The Associated Press asked both the Assembly and Senate clerks for copies…
STYX and REO Speedwagon to Take Over AMSOIL Arena
DULUTH, Minn. - Rock heroes REO Speedwagon and STYX are making a stop in Duluth in March 2018. AMSOIL Arena made the concert announcement Monday, that the legendary rockers will be returning to the Northland on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.…
Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement of Trump Travel Ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries. This is not a final ruling on the travel ban:…
Sen. Schoen Submits Official Resignation Letter
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - State Senator Daniel Schoen submitted his official resignation to Governor Mark Dayton Monday afternoon after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Accusations of misconduct were first reported by MinnPost last month. Rep. Erin Maye Quade also told Fox 9 she received…
Police Investigating Homicide in Lavell Township
HIBBING, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman who was found in her home last week. According to police, the woman was identified as 71-year-old Courtney Lee Fenske of Lavell Township, just…
Difficult Driving Conditions Expected Late this Afternoon, Evening
DULUTH, Minn. - A large weather system is moving into northern Minnesota that is expected to create difficult driving conditions in the region. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising motorists to watch the weather carefully as road conditions often…
NASA Nails Test on Voyager Spacecraft, 13 Billion Miles Away
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA has nailed an engine test on a…
Essentia Health Pharmacies Accepting Unwanted Medications
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health is looking to keep unused or expired medications out of the wrong hands, as well as out of landfills and waters. Essentia announced Monday that anyone looking to get rid of prescription and over-the-counter drugs…
Dayton Pencils in Feb. 12 Election for Resigning Lawmakers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Special elections to fill two legislative seats held by Minnesota lawmakers accused of sexual harassment will likely be held Feb. 12. Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday he planned to schedule the election for the second…
Walker Moving Ahead with Plan to Drug Test Food Stamp Users
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is moving ahead with his plans to require able-bodied adults who receive food stamps to be screened for illegal drugs, even through questions remain over whether it's allowed under federal law. The…
Midday Update 12-4-17
An update on local news and weather.
Family Agrees $2M Settlement in Teen's Dental Surgery Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The family of a Minneapolis-area teen who died during surgery to remove her wisdom teeth has reached a $2 million settlement with the oral surgeon that performed the procedure. A medical malpractice lawsuit filed against Dr. Paul…
Glensheen Mansion Celebrates Christmas in True Congdon Form
DULUTH, Minn. - Christmas is just a few weeks away and the folks over at Glensheen Mansion are already celebrating. The Historic Congdon Estate is decked out with lights, garland, and more…
Trump Offers Full Support for Embattled Republican Roy Moore
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump endorsed embattled Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race on Monday, looking past sexual misconduct allegations against the GOP candidate to argue that his vote is…
Strength in Community Scholarship Supports Northland Education
DULUTH, Minn. - FOX 21, along with partners, is once again giving back to students in the Northland. This is through Fox 21's Strength in the Community Scholarship. It aims at educating…
Sinkhole on I-694 in Oakdale, Minnesota After Water Main Break
(KMSP) - Even for a Sunday morning, Interstate 694 through Oakdale was unusually quiet after a large water main break caused a giant sink hole beneath the roadway around 9:30 a.m. According to the Washington County sheriff's office, this will cause water issues for…
Morning Update 12-4-17
An update on local news and weather.
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.…
