'Stories are true': Louis C.K. Statement on Allegations
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Louis C.K. released the following statement on Friday following allegations of sexual misconduct in a New York Times report. The statement is unedited except for…
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Husky Energy Finalizes Deal for Calumet in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Husky Energy has closed its purchase of the Calumet Oil Refinery in Superior. That facility produces 50,000 barrels of oil-based products a day. The new purchase for the Alberta-based company, will…
More Details Emerge in Bad River Case Which Left Teen Dead
BAD RIVER, Wis.-The grandparents of a Wisconsin eighth grader shot and killed by police say the teen had left school with the flu that morning. An Ashland County Sheriff's deputy shot…
Free Parking Downtown for the Christmas City of the North Parade
DULUTH, Minn. - The Greater Downtown Council has announced there will be free parking in Duluth's downtown area on Friday, Nov. 17 for the annual Christmas City of the North Parade. Free parade parking will be offered in the following…
Walker Appoints Sen. Sheila Harsdorf as Agriculture Head
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has appointed Republican state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The appointment announced Friday makes Harsdorf the first woman…
Santa and Mrs. Claus to Visit Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - Santa is coming to the Northland! It's all to support little Northland boys and girls. This evening, Friday, November 10, is the 5th Annual Slumber Party with…
Another Minnesota Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's House speaker has suspended the committee chairmanship of state Rep. Tony Cornish after two women accused the lawmaker of sexual harassment. Speaker Kurt Daudt issued a statement late Thursday in which he also asked…
St. Luke's Showcases Traveling Art Show
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke’s hospital is adding some new art to their hallways for a short period of time. The hospital is hosting the traveling, community focused art exhibit known…
Family of Teen Fatally Shot by Officer Speaks Out
ODANAH, Wis.- FOX 21 is learning more details about the teenage boy fatally shot by an Ashland County Deputy, family members believe this all could have been avoided. "He was just a…
Gearing Up for Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - Below average temperatures have been keeping the Northland cold throughout the week. For this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21's William Seay got advice for dressing for the cold weather.…
Special Report: Early Education
MINNESOTA - More than 20,000 of Minnesota's 4-year-olds are heading to preschool this year because of state funding. This has been great news for some rural Northland areas. However, it…
Chef Opening 'Sound' Restaurant In Former 'Blind Pig' Space
DULUTH, Minn. - A new restaurant is transforming the inside of what used to be the Blind Pig and Tycoons in downtown Duluth’s Old City…
Northland Mayors Join Forces For Habitat For Humanity
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Several mayors from the Northland prove they're not afraid to get their hands dirty for a good cause. They came together to work on a Habitat for Humanity…
Local Businesses Highlighted at Woodland Block Party
DULUTH, Minn. - Local businesses showed off some of their best products tonight at the Woodland Block Party. The annual open house kicks off the holiday shopping season and gives people…
Duluth School Board Releases Numbers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School Board released its annual education report for the district. Parents, Teachers and Students were all on hand Thursday night. Among the report reading and math…
WITC Welcomes High School Students For Career Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Hundreds of area high school students had an opportunity to experience a college environment. Career day at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) gave about 450 high school students a chance…
A Local Woman Advocates For A Veterans Treatment Court In Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A local woman's goal is to keep Veterans with mental health issues out of the traditional justice system through a Veterans Treatment Court in Douglas County. Adelia Kindstrand lives…
Wisconsin Legislature Sends Hemp Farming Bill to Walker
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin would join a majority of other states in allowing the farming of industrial hemp under a bill sent to Gov. Scott Walker. The Wisconsin Assembly passed the bill unanimously Thursday. It cleared the Senate unanimously…
Skis, Suds and Slices for a Good Cause
DULUTH, Minn. - The Chester Bowl Improvement Club in Duluth is inviting all Northlanders to the annual Skis, Suds and Slices event Friday evening. This is the 10th annual fundraiser with…
Duluth Hosts Turkey Bowl on Ice Skating Party
DULUTH, Minn. - The public is invited to the free Turkey Bowl on Ice event at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. The event includes free ice skating party and family-fun activities. Turkey Bowling on Ice will take place on Wednesday,…
UPDATE: Teen Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Odanah Identified
ODANAH, Wis. - The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has confirmed that a teenage boy was shot and killed Wednesday in an officer involved shooting, according to…
Kindle with Your Kale? Amazon to Open Shops in Whole Foods
NEW YORK (AP) — You may see more of Amazon inside Whole Foods soon: The online retailer, which has already been selling its voice-activated Echos at Whole Foods, will start to sell Kindles, Fire tablets…
3 Arrested After Heroin and Cocaine Trafficking Investigation in Sawyer County
TOWNSHIP OF COUDERAY, Wis. (AP) - On Monday, Nov. 6 several agencies in Sawyer County executed a search warrant at 12329W County Highway N in the Township of Couderay, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office. Sawyer County Deputies and…
Foxconn Looks Forward to Wisconsin Plant After Contract
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Foxconn Technology Group officials say they look forward to building a plant in Mount Pleasant after the state's economic development board signed off on a contract handing the company up to $3 billion in incentives. The…
Nearly 200 Craft Vendors to fill DECC this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, the Junior League of Duluth is hoping Northlanders get in the holiday spirit because they're hosting the region's largest arts and crafts show. The Festival of…
Cooking Connection: Tortellini Aglio e Olio
DULUTH, Minn. - With one of the best views of the Twin Ports, JJ Astor is working to also produce the tastiest food. Newly hired Food and Beverage Director, Bob Boyd, was…
University of Wisconsin Regents to Vote on Merging Campuses
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to approve a plan to merge the system's two-year schools with its four-year campuses. The regents are scheduled to vote on the proposal at UW-Madison Thursday afternoon. The…
Catholic Diocese of Duluth Reaches $9 Million Settlement in Sexual Abuse Case
DULUTH, Minn.-The Diocese of Duluth's multiple insurers have reached a settlement in a bankruptcy case that stems from clergy sexual abuse. Their insurer, Catholic Mutual, will give $8,950,000 toward the case. If…
Gov. Dayton Calls for Minnesota Senator to Resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says a state senator accused of sexual harassment should resign. State Sen. Dan Schoen is accused of behavior ranging from unwanted attention to women…
