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Unique Flute Player Visits Charter Schools
DULUTH, Minn. - Students at the Edison Charter Schools got a special treat today as they got a unique look at Native American history. Flute player Darren Thompson visited seventh and eighth…
Pop-Up Business Campaign Coming Back Again
DULUTH, Minn.- If you are an entrepreneur, you now have the opportunity to start your own business through the Greater Downtown Council’s Pop-Up Campaign. Future business owners can apply with their…
Wisconsin Board Talks About Foxconn Deal, No Vote
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The leaders of Gov. Scott Walker's job creation agency met behind closed doors again to discuss contract negotiations with Foxconn Technology Group but didn't take any action. The electronics giant wants to build a flat-screen manufacturing…
New Fires Break Out in California as Wine Country Fires Dim
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — As…
Officer-Involved Shooting in St. Cloud, Minnesota
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened late Monday night in St. Cloud. The man shot by police is expected to survive, and the initial investigation indicates the man fired…
UMD Entrepreneurship Conference Held Today
DULUTH, Minn.-Starting a business can be quite stressful for anyone. Today, some of that stress was relieved for younger entrepreneurs as they got to meet with a variety of local business leaders. It…
Agencies Team Up for Warrant Resolution Day in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County District Court in Duluth is partnering with local prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, the public defender's office, and Community Connect to hold a Warrant Resolution Day on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3…
Northland Senior Expo Tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn.-Seniors, get ready to celebrate tomorrow at the DECC. The Northland Senior Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a variety of exhibitors focused on the Northland’s aging population. A celebration will…
Chisholm Roundabout Scheduled to Open Oct. 15
CHISHOLM, Minn. - The roundabout at the intersection of Highway 73 and Highway 5 in Chisholm is set to open on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 18. The project was part of a re-route of Highway 5, which was needed…
Group Focuses on Bridging Gap Between East and West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, some Duluthians will be working together to bring unity to the city. It's all part of Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project. On October 18, from…
Bill Bars UW Employees from Working at Planned Parenthood
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - University of Wisconsin employees would no longer be allowed to work part-time at Planned Parenthood under a bill supported by anti-abortion advocates that's up for a public hearing. The Republican-backed measure to be heard by the…
Enbridge Line 3 Hearing in Duluth Tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn.-Another public hearing is all set tomorrow in Duluth for the Enbridge Line 3 replacement project. There will be a hearing from 1 to 4 p.m. at the DECC and another from 6 to 9 p.m. Recently the state’s…
Duluth Bed and Breakfast was Once Home to Barnum Family
DULUTH, Minn. - In the early 1900s several business tycoons filled Duluth as champions of their industry. One of those men was George Barnum. He built a home in Duluth that now…
FOX 21 Morning Crew Celebrates National Pasta Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Grab your fork! Enjoy a bowl of pasta today in honor of National Pasta Day! A stable in Italian cuisine, pasta is a versatile noodle which comes in…
Success Continues for Designer Dogs
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer is winding down which means many animal lovers are spending more time inside with their furry friends. Many local groomers are seeing an increase…
Algae Eating Toxin Found In Lakes
DULUTH, Minn. -- When we look at lakes we tend to think that the color and clarity of the water determines if it is clean or not. New research says…
Superior celebrates the new Poplar Wetland Basin
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The City of Superior celebrated the New Poplar Wetland Basin with an open house on Monday. The community was invited to come and learn more about…
Sneakers in Downtown Duluth closes after 32 years
DULUTH, Minn. - A long–time Downtown Duluth restaurant has closed its doors. Sneakers Sports Bar and Grill in the Holiday Center downtown has closed up shop after 32 years in business. With the opening of the new Lyric Kitchen and…
State of the Streets Forum Held in Lakeside
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is asking for a half percent sales tax increase to pay for road repairs across the city. Mayor Larson held a forum tonight…
South Korean Delegation Learning "Duluth Model"
DULUTH, Minn. - A delegation from South Korea is in Duluth today to research the famed "Duluth Model" for ending domestic violence. The model connects government agencies with non-government organizations so…
Northlanders Purchasing Space Heaters for Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - It's now late October and that means winter is knocking on the door. Northlanders are preparing for the cold season by stopping into local shops and buying space…
County Needs Your Help to Fight Aquatic Invasive Species
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County needs your help to fight aquatic invasive species. The county was recently given a grant worth $711,000 to battle the problem. Right now they want the public’s input…
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Home Being Set on Foundation Falls
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Just before 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office responded to the call of three adult males injured and trapped under a small home that was being transferred onto a foundation. Several agencies responded…
Bloomington Man Among Those Killed in Somalia Bombing
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.-A 50-year-old Bloomington man is among the nearly 300 people killed following a powerful bomb blast in the capital city of Somalia. The Star Tribune reports Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow died in Saturday's explosion in Mogadishu. Jaylani Hussein is executive…
Walker Tells NFL Players to Stop Anthem Protests
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem. The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice…
Raw Sewage Contaminating Waters in Puerto Rico After Maria
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (AP) — Raw sewage is pouring into the rivers…
Family Says Death of Teen in NDSU Dorm Was of Natural Causes
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The parents of a Minnesota teenager found dead in a North Dakota State University dorm last month say he died of a heart problem. The parents of 17-year-old Devin Delaney say in a statement the medical…
Dayton OKs Reinsurance; MinnesotaCare Funding Still at Stake
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a federal waiver approving a new state program to lower health insurance premiums. The Democratic governor officially approved Minnesota's new reinsurance program Monday. State lawmakers devoted $549 million to lower…
Cold Weather Rule Protects Customers from Service Disconnection
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power is reminding their residential customers who may have difficulty paying for their energy bills in the winter that help is available to them. The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule protects eligible customers from service disconnection during…
