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Oktoberfest Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-Oktoberfest has kicked off in Duluth. Grandma's Saloon and Grill in Canal Park started Wednesday with the tapping of the ceremonial keg and plenty of polka music. The event is in…

Sappi Mill Honored With Governor's Award

CLOQUET, Minn.-A paper company in Cloquet received statewide recognition today. Sappi North America received an award from the governor's office for all the work they do when it comes to investing in…

18 Arrests in Large Scale Drug Bust

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Eighteen people have been arrested in the Milwaukee area in a nationwide drug distribution and money-laundering operation. Law enforcement officials say about $1.3 million in cash was seized along with large amounts of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine,…

Wisconsin Budget onto Walker, Vetoes Could Come Soon

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin state budget passed by the Legislature on Friday night is now in the hand so of Gov. Scott Walker, who could issue vetoes at any point. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos signed the budget Wednesday…

Wisconsin Trees May Have Less Vibrant Fall Colors This Year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - With the first day of autumn right around the corner, experts predict recent weather conditions in Wisconsin could mean fall colors will be less vibrant. Colleen Matula is a forestry specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural…

A Breath of Hope 5K Traffic Advisory

DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday, Sept. 23, A Breath of Hope will host a 5K Run/Walk in the Brighton Beach area. As a result, traffic will be interrupted on the Scenic Highway (Congdon Boulevard.) Surrounding roadways to the event will…

Bully Free Block Party Traffic Advisory

DULUTH, Minn. - Raleigh Edison Charter School will be holding their annual "Bully Free Block Party" on Thursday, Sept. 21. For the event, 59th Avenue West will be closed to traffic from Raleigh Street to Main Street from 3:30 p.m.…

Early Morning Vehicle Chase in Virginia

VIRGINIA, Minn. - Around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, Virginia Police attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of 6th Avenue North and 9th Street North, but the vehicle fled, heading east then southbound on 2nd Avenue South, according to…

UMD Student Newspaper Now Called 'The Bark'

DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students have something to bark about this semester because their student newspaper has a new name. It's now called "The Bark." It's a name that connects to…

Friends of Animals Trade Donations for Dogs

CLOQUET, Minn. - Hurricane Harvey shook the lives of many just weeks ago. Since then, Northlanders have rallied, looking for ways to help Texans as they overcome this natural disaster. On…

EPA Rule Tough for Wood Stove Manufacturers

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Wood stove manufacturers are struggling to comply with a new EPA requirement. The rule was put in place to reduce particles in the atmosphere, but business leaders say it's…

Man Gets Body Part Stuck in a Weight at the Gym

WORMS, Germany (FOX11) - Firefighters in Worms, Germany were called in to help free a man who got his body part stuck in the hole of a 2.5kg (5.5 pound) weight at a gym. With the help of a grinder and a hydraulic…

Duluth Aldi Store to Open this Fall

DULUTH, Minn. - Construction is buzzing along at a new Aldi grocery store in Duluth. We don’t know the precise date it will open yet, but in previous discussions with the…

Virtual Reality Open House Held at UMD

DULUTH, Minn.-A new reality has come to the University of Minnesota Duluth. Tuesday, a demonstration was held at the school which showed multiple virtual reality projects they've been working on including ones…

Archery Hunting Season Starts Off Strong

DULUTH, Minn. - The archery deer season kicked off last weekend and after talking to one local expert, it’s looking like it will be a good season for local hunters.…

Wisconsin Assembly Democrats Elect New Leader

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State Rep. Gordon Hintz, of Oshkosh has been voted in as the next leader of Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly. Assembly Democrats voted Tuesday afternoon on who will replace outgoing Minority Leader Peter Barca starting in October.…

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