Beloved School Secretary Retires After Working for 41 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- Sherry Holten worked as the secretary of Homecroft Elementary school for more than four decades, but retired from the long stint June of this year. "It’s a huge…
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Avenue C Restaurant Approved for Outdoor Seating
CLOQUET, Minn. - Avenue C Restaurant will be the latest Cloquet business to offer outdoor seating for customers. Avenue C's outdoor patio area is still under construction, but…
Cloquet Skate Park Closer to Becoming a Reality
CLOQUET, Minn. - The potential new Cloquet skate park got one step closer to becoming a reality after the city council voted to accept bids for its construction. The skate…
Lakeside Garden Tour Enjoyed By Dozens
DULUTH, Minn. - Five homeowners in Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood showed off their beautiful lawns at the first ever Garden Tour. Dozens attended the fundraiser, learning about a variety of flowering plants…
Storm Cleanup Continues in Fredenberg Township
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Storm cleanup continues in Fredenberg Township. The community there was hit hard Friday evening by damaging winds from severe thunderstorms. Friday night's storm caused damage to homes…
Storm Blows Through Northland Leaving Many Without Power
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn.- Andrew Schlichting was in Fredenberg township visiting his parents when the storm rolled in, Friday night. "Kind of came out of nowhere. Just a solid wall of rain. And…
25th Annual Taste of Greece is Back
DULUTH, Minn.- The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church held its 25th annual Greek Food Festival It’s a fundraiser that started out serving just 200 people, that has grown into a…
Man Dies Fishing on Lake Superior
ASHLAND, Wis. - An Ashland man died Friday while fishing on Lake Superior. According to Ashland County Sheriffs, the man, 62m went fishing by himself Friday and was supposed to return by 1:00 p.m. His truck and boat trailer…
Lumberjack World Championships Gets Underway in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wisc. - The Lumberjack World Championships kicked off in Hayward on Thursday. Around 130 lumberjack athletes competed in several different logging–based challenges, complete with chopping, sawing, climbing and logrolling. "You do…
Ojibwe Language Camp Helps Pass on Culture and Heritage to Next Generation
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn.- The Language and culture of the Ojibwe has been fading after generations of tribal members had been forced to assimilate into European-American culture. "I don’t know the…
Lumberjack World Championships gets chopping in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. - This weekend Hayward is the lumberjack capital of the world, as the Wisconsin town hosts the annual Lumberjack World Championships. Fox 21 photojournalist Graham Hakala gives us a look.
A Look Back at the 2016 Windstorm
DULUTH, Minn.-One year ago today, crews from across the area were cleaning up the Northland after a devastating windstorm swept through the area. Today we spoke with one Minnesota Power about what…
Grand Motel Sold to Acme Tools
DULUTH, Minn. - The Grand Motel has been sold in West Duluth to make way for an expansion of an existing business. Acme Tools purchased property June 30 to make way for…
Blind Pig Lease Up for Sale
DULUTH, Minn.-The restaurant The Blind Pig will not be renewing its lease according to a local real estate listing. After opening in October on East Superior Street, Realtor Greg Follmer tells…
Big Changes Could be Coming to Ashland Waterfront
ASHLAND, Wis. - Some big changes could be coming to Ashland’s waterfront in the near future. The Hotel Chequamegon is looking at expanding its operations to include a new brewpub, distillery, and…
Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau Resigns
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau has resigned from her position as police chief at the request of Mayor Betsy Hodges. Resignation Statement from Chief Harteau "Over the 30+ years that I’ve served as a police officer in the City of Mpls,…
Lakeside Garden Tour Happening Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Sunday, July 23, the Lakeside Lester Park Community Club in Duluth is hoping to see hundreds make their way through the first ever Lakeside Garden Tour. Event…
Taste of Greece This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-Tomorrow, the 25th annual “Taste of Greece” by 12 Holy Apostles Church, kicks off at Marshall School in Duluth. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. It will feature Greek Dancing,…
Crews Respond to Two Fires in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Fire Department with the assistance of Chisholm and Keewatin, responded to two fires Friday, according to Hibbing Fire Marshal Bryan Fagerstrom. Around 1:45…
City Council Approves Gender Neutral Bathrooms on Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. - New bathrooms at Park Point's Lafayette Community Center will be gender neutral. During a special session Friday afternoon, Duluth city councilors voted unanimously to designate the two new…
Castile's Mother Files for Entirety of $3M Settlement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The mother of slain motorist Philando Castile has filed a petition to receive nearly all of a $3 million settlement in his death. Valerie Castile's petition proposes she get $2 million, with the remaining $995,000 going to…
Walker Declares State of Emergency for 17 Counties
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker declared a State of Emergency, on July 21, for 17 counties following torrential rains that fell in western Wisconsin. Several counties will deal with potentially heavy rains once again Friday night. Gov. Walker, Adjutant…
MISSING: Kenneth Gordon, of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 63-year-old Kenneth Jay Gordon. Gordon was last seen leaving the 2500 block of Rice Lake Road around 9 p.m. on…
Two Dead in Longville, Minnesota House Fire
KEGO TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities responded to the call of a fire around 12:30 a.m., Friday, July 21, at a residence in Kego Township, near Longville, Minnesota, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Department. Crews arrived on scene to find…
Trump Names Lawyer as New Acting Ethics Chief
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has named a veteran lawyer to oversee the government's ethics agency until a new permanent chief is selected. The Office of Government Ethics confirmed Friday that Trump designated the agency's general counsel, David J.…
3 Prison Staff Hurt in Attack by Inmate
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - Corrections officials say three security employees are recovering following an attack by an inmate at…
Democratic Superintendent Evers Files for Governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic state superintendent Tony Evers has filed paperwork to set up a run for governor. Evers said Friday that creating a campaign committee is the next logical step to take, but he expects to make a…
