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Northforce hosts Mentor Connection
DULUTH, Minn. - Business leaders in the Northland met with college students from the area to mentor them in their potential career field. The Mentor Connection event happened at The Great Lakes…
Great Outdoors: Ru-Ridge Produce and Corn Maze
CARLTON, Minn. -- Angela Line loves her life out in the country. Her farm in Carlton has now become fun for more than just her family. “We’ve wanted to do…
Forum Held on Enbridge Line 3 in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Many people came out today to sound off on the Enbridge Line 3 replacement project. Today’s meeting in Grand Rapids was one of many public meetings that have been held…
First Frost Blankets Local Golf Courses
DULUTH, Minn. - Greens around the Northland turned white Tuesday morning as much of the Northland experienced a first frost. Staff with Duluth Golf tell FOX 21, fall is one…
Zoo Receives Tourism Tax Fund Grant
DULUTH, Minn. - Monday evening the Duluth City Council voted to once again help financially keep the doors open at the Lake Superior Zoo. The City approved a Tourism Tax Fund up…
Synthetic Drug Overdoses on Rise
MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota health officials say there's been a spike in the number of overdoses from synthetic marijuana in Minneapolis. The Star Tribune reports that last week alone Minneapolis hospitals handled at least 60 cases related to the synthetic drug, which causes…
County Board Approves New Liquor Sales Hours for One Day
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board temporarily changed the hours when liquor can be sold in the county on Oct. 29. Liquor sales will be allowed to begin at 8 a.m. that day, rather than the usual 10 a.m. The…
Police Looking for Robbery Suspect Who Used Hatchet
BIWABIK, Minn.-The St. Louis County Sherrif's Office is looking for 32-year-old man who robbed the Lakeland Store in Biwabik Township last night, using a hatchet. Anthony Theodore Wagoner, of Crookston, has been identified as the suspect. He should be considered…
Lane Closure on I-35 Near Scanlon
DULUTH, Minn.-An emergency lane closure has occurred on Interstate 35 northbound over Highway 45 in Scanlon. The bridge over Highway 45 was struck Monday evening and crews are their assessing the damage. It's not known how long the lane will…
Duluth Council Approves Fire Department Overtime, Salt Purchase
DULUTH, Minn.-$375,000 was approved by the Duluth City Council last night, to fund extra overtime needs for the fire department. By a 6-2 vote, councilors approved the ordinance. Fire department officials said it was needed because many of their employees…
Masquerade Ball Supports Harbor House Crisis Shelters
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This weekend some folks in the Twin Ports will be dressing up for Halloween and a good cause. Rev. Barbara Certa-Werner visited FOX 21 to chat about the upcoming…
Local Preservation Corps Works Life Back into Historic Log Church
SAWYER, Minn. - A church in Sawyer on the Minnesota Registry of Historic Places has been under construction for about a year as a preservation corps puts life into the structure. Northern…
Body Found in Storm Sewer on Lakewalk Identified
DULUTH, Minn. - The Midwest Medical Examiners Office has identified the body found in the storm sewer on Duluth's Lakewalk on September 28, 2017. The body was that of 50-year-old William Robert Saker. Saker was reported missing to the Duluth Police…
Superior Police Respond to Body Camera Bill
As body cameras worn by police officers become very common in Wisconsin, there are some disagreements over who exactly should be able to view the footage captured…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Vikre Distillery
DULUTH, Minn. -- Crafting spirits starts with water. According to Vikre Distillery co-founder Joel Vikre, distilled liquors are “800% water.” And at Vikre, it starts with the pure fresh…
HR Professionals Converge On DECC For Leadership Conference
DULUTH, Minn. -- HR professionals from across the region converged on the DECC Monday for a special leadership conference by Associations North. Organizers say it's a way for…
Duluth Gets "A Taste of India"
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians had the chance to stop at the Zeitgeist Arts Building Monday and get a taste of India. It was the first cultural night in Zeitgeist's "Spirit of…
"Entrepreneurs on Tap" Held in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Inventors and business owners came together at Vintage Italian Pizza on Monday night. The "Entrepreneurs on Tap" program helps Superior inventors and patent holders learn how to market…
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated in the Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The second Monday of October has traditionally been called Columbus Day. It's been a federal holiday in the United States since 1837. But in recent years, more and…
Get Downtown Week Begins Today
DULUTH, Minn.-Get Downtown Week began in Duluth today. Numerous stores and restaurants will be offering buy one, get one free deals through Saturday. Event organizers say it’s a great way to…
Fire Prevention Safety Week Begins
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Throughout the country this week, fire safety will be on the minds of many. That's because it's Fire Prevention Safety Week. Local experts we spoke to today said this year’s…
Duluth Fire Department Needs $375,000 to Pay for Overtime
DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight, the Duluth City Council will be looking at an amendment that would lead to the fire department getting an additional $375,000 to help pay for an increase in overtime. According to the amendment, the fire department has been…
Aldi Grocery Store to Open in Duluth Thursday
DULUTH, Minn.-ALDI grocery store will open Thursday in Duluth near the Miller Hill Mall. The store, located at 1724 Mall Drive, will be the second in the Northland. The other is located on Tower Avenue in Superior. “We’re thrilled to…
Former Two Harbors Resident Running for Nolan's Seat
DULUTH, Minn.-A 33-year-old Two Harbors native has announced she is seeking the DFL endorsement for Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District. Leah Phifer, who lives in Isanti, will be seeking out Rep. Rick Nolan's seat. She had previously worked for the FBI…
Republicans Running for Minnesota Governor Support Voter ID
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Four Republicans running for governor in Minnesota all support requiring voters to show identification at the polls, despite the idea being rejected during a 2012 statewide vote. The candidates are Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson, former Republican Party…
