DRCC Among State's Best Employers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Regional Care Center was recently recognized as one of the top places to work in Minnesota. DRCC ranked 2nd among the state's largest employer when it…
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Local Governments Get MnDOT Grant Information
DULUTH, Minn. - Representatives from Northland city and county governments were in Duluth Wednesday, to find out how they can get some of the more than $22 million in grant money…
Office Supplies Chain Staples Sold for $6.9 Billion
NEW YORK (AP) - Private equity firm Sycamore is buying office supplies chain Staples for $6.9 billion. The companies said Wednesday that shareholders of Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples will get $10.25 per share. Staples stock had closed Wednesday up 77 cents,…
Titletown District Sled Hill Taking Shape
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WLUK) - Another piece of the Green Bay Packers' Titletown District is taking shape just west of Lambeau Field. In total, the Titletown District will cover 34 acres. Part of that will…
'The Big Bang Theory' Star Galecki's Home Destroyed by Wildfire
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif (AP) - The home of "The Big Bang Theory" star Johnny Galecki has been destroyed in a wildfire in California. Nicole Perna, a spokeswoman for the…
Appeals Court: No Immediate Release for Dassey
MADISON (AP) - A federal appeals court has refused to immediately release a Wisconsin inmate featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" while the state fights the reversal of his conviction. A federal judge in August overturned Brendan Dassey's…
Lawsuit Filed to Release Wetterling Information
ST. CLOUD, Minn.-Several Minnesota journalism groups want to intervene to release documents from the 1989 abduction and killing of Jacob Wetterling. The request was filed Tuesday by the Minnesota Newspaper Association, the Minnesota Broadcasters Association and other media organizations. A…
Fireworks Sold in Wisconsin Recalled, Could Explode Unexpectedly
MILWAUKEE (FOX 6 NOW) - The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled fireworks ahead of Fourth of July holiday weekend because of burn and injury hazards. The TNT Red, White, and…
Complaint: Woman Blames Video Stunt for Boyfriend's Death
HALSTAD, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota woman charged in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend told authorities it was a video stunt gone wrong. Monalisa Perez, of Halstad, was charged Wednesday with second-degree…
Witnesses Heard Engine Backfire Before Fatal Wisconsin Plane Crash
CHETEK, Wis. (AP) - A preliminary report from federal aviation investigators says witnesses described hearing an engine backfire before a small plane crashed in Wisconsin last month, killing the teenage pilot and seriously injuring a passenger. The Leader-Telegram reports that…
Gordon Good Neighbor Days Kicks Off this Friday
GORDON, Wis. - As Summer starts to officially get underway, festivals are beginning to pop up around the Northland. This weekend, Gordon Good Neighbor Days will take place. The annual…
Citizens Call for St. Anthony Mayor to Resign
ST. ANTHONY, Minn. (AP) - Residents of a…
Animal Allies Humane Society Seeking Foster Families
DULUTH, Minn. - Adopting an animal comes with long term responsibility. For some, the commitment could stop an animal from finding a forever home. That’s why Animal Allies Humane Society…
Glensheen Murders Relived Through Authors Of Best Selling Book
Duluth, Minn. Tonight the lead prosecutor in the Glensheen murders spoke out to dozens of curious minds on this 40th anniversary of the killings. It was a Ted–talk style format at the…
New Brewery in Superior Expected to Make Big Economic Impact
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior mayor Jim Paine has a lot of hope for his city. His enthusiasm comes with the official announcement of the city’s first production brewery…
Stalder Nominated for NCAA Woman Of The Year
DULUTH, Minn- A record 543 female college athletes have been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman Of The Year Award. The award honors graduating female athletes…
Island Lake Gearing Up For Big Holiday Weekend
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. - In this week’s Great Outdoors we head to Island Lake where they're gearing up for a busy 4th of July weekend. Summer is officially here so a few…
Boundary Ave. Property Won't Be Re-Zoned
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday, City Councilors voted 5–3 in favor of re–zoning a property on Boundary Avenue along the border with Proctor as mixed use residential and commercial. However, re–zoning requires…
UMD Testing Police Cameras
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota is taking steps to make campuses safer. The three campuses with police forces; Twin Cities, Morris and here in Duluth are testing body cameras.…
Hoops Brewing Opens in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's craft beer industry took a giant step forward on Tuesday. The long–awaited Hoops Brewing opened for business in Canal Park. After many months of construction, brewery founder Dave…
Budget Talks Break Down in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-Budget talks between Wisconsin state Assembly and Senate Republicans have broken down. Leaders from both sides on Tuesday called each other's position on how to pay for road construction projects "laughable." A meeting with Republican leaders abruptly ended after…
Battle Continues Over Legislative Funding in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A Minnesota judge is considering whether Gov. Mark Dayton's veto of the Legislature's funding was unconstitutional. The bitter legal dispute between the Democratic governor and Republican-controlled Legislature had its first hearing in Ramsey County court. Chief Judge John…
St. Louis County's Adopt a Highway Program Gets Makeover
DULUTH, Minn.- St Louis County’s Adopt a Highway Program has received an upgrade. Organizations, groups and individuals have been able to adopt a highway through the program for two decades, by…
Duluth Receives $50,000 Grant For Lincoln Park Project
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee Legacy fund is giving away grants to 52 communities in the state, and on Tuesday, Duluth was awarded 50,000 dollars to go towards the…
Community Prepares to Grill Out for 4th Of July
DULUTH, Minn.- Independence Day is just around the corner, and people are ready to get the grill out and celebrate July 3rd, the day before Independence Day, is Superior Meat’s busiest day of…
Duluthian Receives Prestigious Award Speaking Out Against Tobacco Industry
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluthian was given a prestigious award for her hard work advocating against the Tobacco industry, and for a healthy lifestyle. Pat McKone of the American Lung Association helped pass…
Lutsen Resort For Sale for $10 Million
LUTSEN, Minn. - Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior is looking for a new owner. The resort includes 50 acres with plenty of lake shore property and 209 rooms, but not the…
FDLTCC Announces Summer Concert Series
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College have announced their line-up for the 2017 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series, a series of free concerts scheduled at the indoor/outdoor amphitheater. The performances are scheduled 7 p.m. to…
