Mesabi Metallics Gets New Life
NASHWAUK, Minn.-Mesabi Metallics partially built plant in Nashwauk got some new life yesterday as a Delaware judge ordered that they can use up to $5 million, that had been locked up in…
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Community Members Enjoy Warm Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is finally here and temperatures in Duluth were around mid 40’s to lower 50’s. People were out soaking up the rays, and getting a little exercise outdoors on…
A Cross Border Organization Discusses Public Land
DULUTH, Minn.- The Heart of the Continent, a cross border partnership is made up of land managers and local stakeholders working to protect public lands, promote tourism, and create economic stability…
PAVSA Hosts 8th Annual Herstory Luncheon
DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th annual Program for Aid to Victims Herstory Luncheon took place at the GreySolon Ballroom on Thursday. Each year PAVSA focuses on a certain aspect of the organization at…
Job Seekers Find New Opportunities at WITC Job Fair
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Job seekers had the chance to meet with around 60 local employers at the WITC Job Fair Today Job seekers and students learned about new job opportunities, and talked with…
Evening Update 04-06-17
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Wisconsin Assembly Committee Approves Drunken Driving Bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - An Assembly committee has approved three Republican bills that would impose stiffer penalties and ignition interlock requirements for drunken drivers. The proposals from Representative Jim Ott and Senator Alberta Darling would create a five-year minimum prison…
Free Landlord Basics 101 Workshop
DULUTH, Minn. - The Tenant Landlord Connection, a program of One Roof Community Housing, is presenting a free Landlord Workshop on Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. This workshop, Landlord Basics 101, will offer an overview of the basic considerations…
Minnesota DNR Pushing for Hunting, Fishing Fee Hikes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr is pressing the Legislature for hunting and fishing fee hikes to generate more money for fish and wildlife management and state park maintenance. Minnesota Public Radio reports funding has…
Road Sand Collection Sites Set Up Around Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - 'Tis the season for spring cleaning, and the City of Duluth is asking residents to dispose of excess road salt, sand, or asphalt chunks from sidewalks, curbs, and boulevards, at any of the four Road Sand Collection…
Extra Enforcement to Seek Turnaround in Distracted Driving Incidents
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota will be conducting extra distracted driving enforcement April 10-23 to help prevent senseless deaths on the road. Deputies, police officers, and troopers from more than 300 agencies participate in the extra…
Special Event Offers Deal for Campers While Raising Funds for Children's Camps
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet/Duluth KOA campground at 1381 Kampground Road in Cloquet, is offering campers a special Saturday of camping for just $10 to benefit KOA Care Camps for children with cancer. The Care Camps Big Weekend event will…
Don Rickles, Comedy Legend, Dead at 90
(FOX NEWS) - Comedy legend and actor Don Rickles died of kidney failure, Fox News has confirmed. He was 90 years old. Rickles was known for his stand-up comedy work and his frequent longtime appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring…
Cooking up a Classic with Bucktales Cantina & Grill
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Mexican restaurant in Superior is bringing traditional flavor to town. Bucktales Cantina & Grill is owned by Dee Morales, who also does all the cooking by himself. For this…
Fannie Rose Candy Shop Celebrates National Caramel Popcorn Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is a day for popcorn lovers. The sweet and salty treat, caramel corn, is celebrated every April 6. Fannie Rose Candy Shop in Duluth makes fresh popcorn…
St. Luke's Urologists Raise Awareness of Testicular Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. - This month doctors around the world are bringing light to a disease not often talked about. April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, so Dr. Rebekah Beach, a Urologist…
Wisconsin Dairy Farms Could be Out of Business
MILWAUKEE-Dairy farms in Wisconsin and other states could be forced out of business as early as May because of a trade dispute that's halted the export of their milk to Canada. At issue is a U.S-Canada dispute over what's called…
UMD Bulldog Fans Head To Frozen Four
[gtxvideo vid='GM1rNjvs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GM1rNjvs.jpg' vtitle='UMD Bulldog Fans Head To Frozen Four'] CHICAGO - Excitement is building for the NCAA Frozen Four in Chicago. College hockey’s finest are in the Windy City, including diehard UMD Bulldog fans. FOX 21’s Dilan Michaels reports.
Motorcycles Begin To Hit The Streets; Experts Urge Caution
[gtxvideo vid='lkc5FlUz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lkc5FlUz.jpg' vtitle='Motorcycles Begin To Hit the Streets'] DULUTH, Minn. - With the warm weather moving on into the Northland this spring, motorcyclists are beginning to hit the streets. One expert in the motorcycle industry urged caution before hitting…
Female Veteran Shares Story Ahead of Honor Flight
One of the veterans that will be going on the 10th Northland Honor Flight speaks about what the experience means to her.
Bulldogs Ready for Frozen Four
CHICAGO - The Bulldogs were the first team to take the ice at the United Center Wednesday for practice. UMD will face Harvard Thursday at 5 pm in the Frozen Four semifinals.…
Nemadji Set to Open West Golf Course Friday
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - With above average temps across the Northland, golfers are already getting their swings ready. Nemadji Golf Course in Superior was packed this afternoon. Right now only the driving range…
Recount Set for Superior's 6th District City Council Race
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A tight race for the Superior City Council District 6 seat after spring elections took place Tuesday. Tylor Elm and incumbent Graham Garfield squared off in the race for…
9/11 Mobile Exhibit on Display at Home & Builders Show
DULUTH, Minn. - Visitors to the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show will have a unique opportunity to get an up close view of one of America's darkest days. The 9/11 Never Forget…
Panera Bought by Caribou Coffee for $7.5 Billion
(KMSP) - Panera Bread Co. has agreed to sell itself to JAB Holding Co., the company that also owns Caribou Coffee. The St. Louis-based bakery and café chain is being bought out for approximately $7.5 billion, according a news release.…
22-Year-Old Charged with 1st Degree Sale After Heroin Bust
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, along with the Superior Police Department, and Douglas County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant on a motor vehicle and 22-year-old Kontrell…
MnDOT Reminds of Work Zone Awareness
DULUTH, Minn. - Each year in Minnesota almost 800 crashes happen just in work zones alone. It’s why the Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking to raise awareness during the week…
High School Students Show Off Their Math Skills at Math Meet
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Around 200 high school students from area schools competed in the 43rd annual High School Math Meet held at UWS. Nearly 15 schools from across the region signed student teams…
Activists Promote Equality Through Art and Music
DULUTH, Minn.- Artists and Activists are promoting social change through paintings, photography, sculpture, and music in the Kirby Ballroom at UMD. An Open house for the Arts for Activism event showcased artwork that…
Organ Donors Celebrated at a Ceremony in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health, LifeSource and the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank raised awareness of the need for Organ Donations, at a ceremony held in front of the St. Mary’s Building in Duluth.…
