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Literary Mural Adorns the New Zenith Bookstore

DULUTH, Minn. - Proctor artist Tom Napoli has put his touch on the storefront of the newest addition to West Duluth's Central Avenue, Zenith Bookstore. Napoli put the finishing touches on the mural…

New 5K to Take Place in Duluth Friday

DULUTH, Minn. - A new 5K is taking place in Duluth on Friday, June 30. The Chester Park Trail Race, starting at 6:30 p.m., was created to encourage beginners to…

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior has announced an expansion of its 4th of July Celebration for 2017. A military flyover will kick off the parade at 11 a.m. 4th of July Parade will take place at 11 a.m.…

Duluth Pack Crafts Leather Backpack for Ed Sheeran

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Pack has announced that they are teaming up with Xcel Energy to create a hand-crafted bag for singer Ed Sheeran. …

Morning Update 6-29-17

Theatre Company Plans "Fences" Production

DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Community Theatre is planning a production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, "Fences". "Fences" is the story…

Essentia Promotes Healthy Life Style

Duluth, Minn. Healthy food free bike helmets and lots of fun activities were on hand today at the Heritage Center. It was Essentia Health’s way of promoting a healthy life style…

Pier B Celebrates 1 Year

DULUTH, Minn. - Rain didn't stop a big one year birthday bash for Pier B Resort in Duluth. They weren't able to use their outdoor patio as previously planned, but the…

Downtown Duluth Businesses Prepare for 2018 Reconstruction

DULUTH, Minn. - It’s official, Superior Street in Downtown Duluth will be torn up starting in 2018. The City recently received $15 million dollars from the state…

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Offering Historic Trolley Rides

DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has a new attraction that's giving visitors a look back at Duluth's past. Trolley rides are now being offered with admission to the museum.…

Wisconsin DNR Updating Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan

ASHLAND, Wisc. -The Wisconsin DNR is working to update its management of fisheries on Lake Superior. The current plan hasn't been updated since 1988, so the Department of Natural Resources is reaching…

Rain or Shine, Mighty Thomas Carnival Begins Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. - The constant rain isn't stopping The Mighty Thomas Carnival from rolling into Duluth to get rides, food stands and games set up for the next two weeks. Carnival organizers…

Northland Activist Discuss Violence in the Transgender Community

DULUTH, Minn. - A conversation was held tonight in Duluth about violence in the transgender community. The group Men As Peacemakers brought together a panel of local advocates to discuss the levels…

Duluth Celebrates Swedish Midsommer

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood hosted a celebration of Swedish culture Wednesday. The Swedish Cultural Society of Duluth hosted its annual Midsommer celebration. Swedes traditionally celebrate midsommer on the Friday closest…

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…

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…

Evening Update 06-28-17

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…