MnDNR Issues Mandatory CWD Testing Nov. 4-5
(MINNESOTA) - The DNR is asking hunters for their help this fall to determine if chronic wasting disease (CWD) has spread to central and north central Minnesota; deer in this area are currently not known…
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Minnesota Open Enrollment Has Smooth Start
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Officials report a smooth start on the first day of open enrollment for Minnesota's health insurance exchange. As of late Wednesday afternoon, the exchange said it had already seen more than 40,000 visits to its website. And a…
Astros Win 1st World Series Crown
LOS ANGELES (AP) - From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Farm Family Sues Dakota Access Over Farmland Damage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota farming family has sued the Dakota Access pipeline company, alleging it reneged on promises to restore farmland damaged during the oil pipeline's construction. Slack Family Properties accuses Dakota Access LLC of fraud,…
Norshor Theatre Deadline Fast Approaching
DULUTH, Minn- The pressure is on and the excitement is bursting from the supporters, backers, and arts community ready for the Norshor Theatre's comeback. Developer and big financial backer George Sherman was…
Duluth Police Department Awarded Grant to Help With Sex Crimes
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department was awarded a grant that will help them investigate sex crimes and work with PAVSA to help surviving victims. The…
Holiday Lighting Contest Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-The Christmas Lighting Challenge has begun. Categories are now open for “Best Home,” “Best Business,” and even “Grand Master” in a variety of communities around the region including Duluth, Superior, Two…
Sclavi's Italian Restaurant Features Breaded Pork Chop as Special
SUPERIOR, Wis. - For this week's Cooking Connection FOX 21 was back in the kitchen with Sclavi’s Italian Restaurant and Bar. Owner Anthony Sclavi showed FOX 21 how to make a breaded…
GOP Tax Plan Would Slash Corporate Rates, Help Wealthiest
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that would slash the corporate rate and lower the personal taxes of most Americans but also limit a cherished deduction for homeowners, as President Donald Trump and the…
Mall of America Closing on Thanksgiving
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The Mall of America, the largest shopping complex in the nation, has announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving for the second year in a row. The mall made the announcement on Thursday and stated it will…
Dayton Asks Lower Court to Hold Off in Budget Veto
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Mark Dayton is asking a lower court to stay its ruling that his veto of the Legislature's budget was unconstitutional while the Minnesota Supreme Court considers the case. The legal battle between the Democratic governor and Republican…
3 Killed in Colorado Walmart Shooting, Suspect in Custody
THORNTON, Colo. (AP) — A man suspected of walking into a suburban Denver Walmart and immediately opening fire with…
St. Luke's Hosts Annual Holiday Celebration Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - Volunteers at St. Luke's in Duluth are thinking holiday shopping already with their Annual Holiday Celebration Sale happening Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3 from 7:30…
Absentee Voting Mistake Found on Duluth Ballot
DULUTH, Minn.-Residents who voted absentee in multiple areas of Duluth have been given the wrong ballot. Those in Rice Lake, Gnesen, Normanna, Lakewood, and North Star were all given ballots that didn’t have the District One school board race between…
UMD Purchases Solar Energy from Minnesota Power
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced it has purchased a 100 kilowatt block at the new Minnesota Power Community Solar Garden in Wrenshall. The community solar garden is an array divided into blocks that customers subscribe…
Native American Heritage Month Begins at Black Bear
It's going to be a busy month over at Black Bear Casino as history comes alive. Wednesday was opening ceremonies for Native American Heritage month in the Northland.…
Mills Says He Won't Challenge Nolan in '18
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Republican Stewart Mills says he won't challenge U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan for a third time. Mills announced his decision in a Facebook post Wednesday. Much of the post blamed national Republicans for what Mills called a failure…
Eat Smart Month Aims to Help Northlanders Improve Heart Health
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s time to gobble up the rest of your Halloween candy and prepare for a healthy holiday season. The American Heart Association is looking to help consumers celebrate…
Salvation Army Ready to Help Those in Need on Christmas
DULUTH, Minn.-With the Christmas season coming fast upon us, one local organization is working to make the needy’s holiday a little more special. Right now the local Salvation Army is accepting…
Healthcare Enrollment Begins in MN - And There Are Folks Available to Help Out
DULUTH, Minn. -- Starting today, Minnesotans can enroll in healthcare coverage through the open enrollment process. Minnesota is one of only 12 states with a state health insurance exchange. The process can…
'A Dozen Excuses Donuts and More' Named A Top Doughnut Shop
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Dozen Excuses Donuts and More was recently named one of the best doughnut shops in the state. Best Things Wisconsin ranked the store seventh in their top…
St. Luke's Honored with American Heart Association Awards
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Hospital was honored with awards from the American Heart Association recognizing their quality care for heart attack and stroke patients. The hospital held a presentation and…
Truck Attack Suspect is Charged with Terrorism Offenses
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors brought terrorism charges…
Fisherman Catches Fish That Grew Around a Drink Wrapper
(FOX NEWS) - A Canadian fisherman hopes his astounding catch of a pike growing around a drink wrapper will teach others not to litter. "Pick up your garbage. This is a Powerade wrapper which…
Lawmakers Release Russia-Linked Facebook Ads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers on Wednesday released a trove of Facebook ads linked to a Russian effort to disrupt the American political process and whip up tensions around sensitive social issues such as Islam, race and gun control. The ads…
Time to Turn the Clocks Back This Weekend
An extra hour of sleep will be added to your schedule this weekend as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. You are reminded to turn all your clocks back an hour Saturday night before heading to bed, as the…
Ashland Teen Facing 16 Counts of Burglary
ASHLAND, Wis. - On Oct. 30 around 8:30 a.m., an Ashland resident reported a male attempting to break into his garage, according to the Ashland Police Department. The suspect fled the scene and police canvassed the area, but were unable…
ACA Enrollment Starts Today: Here's What to Look For
A new deadline, rising prices and fewer options for help will greet health insurance shoppers as the Affordable Care Act’s main enrollment window opens Wednesday. Also in store: Befuddlement. “Confusion seems to be one of the key words to describe…
Book World to Close All Stores Across 7 States
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - Book World says it's closing all of its 45 stores in seven states, citing a shift in consumer preference to online shopping. The company's senior vice president Mark Dupont says 325 employees will lose their jobs…
