Uber Has Filed Paperwork to Operate in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Yesterday we reported Lyft has already filled out the proper paperwork to operate in Duluth, which means they should be up and running by this weekend. Today we are told by…
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Lake Superior Zoo Celebrates Crow and Raven Day
DULUTH, Min.- The Lake Superior Zoo Celebrated Crow and Raven Day today The Hawaiian crow is one species in the crow and raven family that is critically endangered. The Lake Superior zoo…
New AmeriCorps Program Needs Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - True North AmeriCorps and Ecolibrium3 are launching a brand new program in Duluth this summer, and they're looking for volunteers. Eight volunteers will make up the Big…
"Mugs and Hugs" to Keep Kids Safe
DULUTH, Minn. - When a child goes missing every second counts which is why a local radio station and the Minnesota Masons team up to bring the Masons' Minnesota KidsID program…
Cliffs Revenue Report is a Mixed Bag
DULUTH, Minn.-Cliffs Natural Resources released its first quarter results today which had a few surprises. Despite the increase from last year, the company operated with a net loss of $30 million over the last three months. Cliffs said in a…
Essar-Magnetation Deal in Works
DULUTH, Minn. - Essar Steel of Minnesota’s project in Nashwauk got some new life yesterday as Chippewa Capital Partners won the bid to run it, which was worth about $300 million. Chippewa is owned by Tom Clarke, of the state…
Wisconsin Man Removed from Delta Flight for Using Bathroom Before Takeoff
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A Wisconsin man was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight after using the bathroom against crew instructions shortly before takeoff. Kima Hamilton says he urgently needed to use the bathroom April 18 while on a Milwaukee-bound…
Drug Take Back Day in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, and local law enforcement agencies will be holding Drug Take Back events across the state on Saturday, April 29. The event is held to prevent misuse and abuse of…
15-Year Sentence for Shooter at Black Lives Matter Protest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota man convicted in the shootings of five black men who were demonstrating against the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis has been sentenced to move than 15…
29 Measles Cases Confirmed in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMSP) - The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed there is one case of measles outside of Hennepin County. As of Thursday, there are a total of 29 confirmed cases of measles in the state. Twenty-eight of the…
WisDOT Receives $20,000 National Award to Help Combat Drugged Driving
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety has been awarded a $20,000 national grant to help combat the growing problem of drugged driving. The funds will provide Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement training to 384…
Take it to the Box Program Allows for Safe Disposal of Unused Medicine
DULUTH, Minn. - Saturday, April 29 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is a day intended to promote the safe disposal of unused prescription drug. It's also a time to raise awareness of the potential for misuse and…
Rummage Sale Supports Epilepsy Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring is here and soon rummage sales will be popping up across the Northland. One in Duluth this weekend will be giving back to a good cause.…
CSS Football Team Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer Research
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, April 29 at The College of St. Scholastica, students on the football team will be raising money to help fight childhood cancer. Put on by the CSS football team in coordination with the St. Baldrick’s…
First Street Bottle Shop Closing, New Development Taking Over Block
DULUTH, Minn. - FOX 21’s Dan Hanger learned exclusively Wednesday that the Lake Superior Bottle Shop at 31 E First Street has been sold, as well…
Surrender Unwanted Fish, Plants in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Invasive species have become a big issue in Northland waters over the past few years. Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Sea Grant Organization helped provide a…
Duluth Organizations to Extend Outdoor Opportunities to Kids
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth has gotten plenty of recognition in recent years for being one of America's best outdoor cities. Many in the community want to make sure children get…
Duluth Air Show Adding a 4-K Race
DULUTH, Minn. - A new event is being added to the Duluth Air Show this summer. For the first time ever, a 4K race will be held at Sky Harbor Airport…
Duluth Workforce Center Looking to Display Local Art
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Workforce Center is looking for local artists to help spruce up its blank, white walls. The employment resource center downtown plans to feature about 10 different pieces…
Knutson Custom Construction Has New Home
Knutson Custom Construction will now operate out of a state of the art facility they constructed themselves. To show off their new building the construction company held an open house for the…
Rideshare Services Expected to Hit Duluth Streets By This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Rideshare services will officially be allowed to operate within the city of Duluth beginning Thursday. Uber and Lyft have already started hiring drivers and putting vehicles through required…
Florists Suggest Waiting for Warmer Weather to Plant Annuals
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Weather like what most in the Northland saw on Wednesday probably doesn't have many people thinking about gardening. However, over at Engwalls in Hermantown, they are gearing up for…
Residents; Mother Nature Needs To Make Up Her Mind
Superior, Wis. As we all know with weather this time of the year can be tricky. Needless to say the tease that we had this past Saturday with those beautiful…
Duluth's Best Bread Hires Arm Wrestler as Spokesman
DULUTH, Minn. - A local bakery has a new, and very unusual sponsor. Duluth's Best Bread has hired a world class arm wrestler to promote its product. Mattias "Hellboy" Schlitte, Germany's…
Hoops Brewing Construction Progressing
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction continues on the city's newest brewery. Workers are busy getting Hoops Brewing ready for business. According to owner/manager Dave Hoops, the brewery should open in June and will turn out about 80 different beers each year.…
Local Lumber Yards Confused Over Tax Controversy
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Earlier this week, the Trump Administration sparked controversy when the President announced a new import tax on Canadian soft timber. President Trump unveiled a new tax of up to…
Joel Labovitz Success Awards Honor Local Entrepreneurs
DULUTH, Minn.-Business owners and entrepreneurs from the Northland were honored today at an awards ceremony at the DECC. The Joel Labovitz Success Awards recognized people from big organizations to smaller ones that are…
Sleet, Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow Hits the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Mother Nature sure has a grip on the Northland and it looks and feels like it is taking revenge on us in late April! A Wintry mix of ice…
Registration Opens for 2018 American Birkebeiner on May 1
HAYWARD, Wis. - The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation board of directors announced today that registration will open for the 2018 American Birkebeiner on Monday, May 1, 2017. The 2018 race is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, with the Kortelopet and…
