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Hundreds of Northland Students Bike to School
DULUTH, Minn. - Over 300 students from Duluth’s Congdon Park Elementary School woke up Wednesday morning, grabbed their backpacks and strapped on their bike helmets, all to celebrate National Bike…
High Fire Danger In Place Prompts The DNR To A Car Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - A car was engulfed in flames this morning around 10 a.m. Officials say the engine was likely the cause for the blaze. The car was parked at Kev's Auto…
Dayton Vetoes 2 GOP-Backed Abortion Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton has vetoed two GOP-backed bills that sought to limit abortions in Minnesota. The bills would have restricted public health programs from covering the procedure and created a permitting system for facilities that…
Jeff Johnson to Make Second Run for Minnesota Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republicans' candidate for governor from 2014 is running again in 2018. Jeff Johnson announced a bid for the open seat Wednesday. The Hennepin County Commission lost to Governor Mark Dayton by roughly 5 percentage points…
Governor Walker Declares State of Emergency as Wildfire Conditions are Elevated
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker signed in Executive Order #242 today, declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state. Due to dry conditions and high winds, Wisconsin has been experiencing above average fire…
Wisconsin Assembly Approves Stiffer Ignition Interlock Rule
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Assembly has approved a bill that would create stiffer ignition interlock rules for drunken drivers. The bipartisan-supported measure passed Wednesday would prohibit all repeat offenders as well as first-time offenders with a blood alcohol…
Minnesota Health Commissioner Calls for Emergency Funding for Measles Outbreak
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's health commissioner is asking state legislators to provide $5 million for an emergency fund to deal with an outbreak of measles and other infectious diseases. Dr. Ed Ehlinger says public health officials are dealing…
Human Remains Discovered in Pine County During Search for Sandstone Man
PINE COUNTY, Minn. - Human remains have been discovered after a search for a missing man, according to the Pine County Sheriff's Office. Authorities indicate that on May 6, members of…
Sen. Klobuchar Helps Minnesota Man Who IRS Falsely Declared 'Dead' for 29 Years
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) - A U.S. Senator from Minnesota has helped a man rectify his struggle with the IRS, which declared him dead for nearly 30 years. FOX 9 reports that Senator…
Local Brewery Marks Anniversary with Annual Celebration
DULUTH, Minn. - Celebrations will be underway this weekend as a local brewery marks its anniversary. Bent Paddle Brewing Co. is hosting the 4th Annual Festiversary on Saturday, May 13 from 2:00 p.m.…
Shooting Occurs this Morning at Hillside Super America Parking Lot
DULUTH, Minn.-A man was shot earlier this morning in the Super America parking lot at 602 E. Fourth St. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening…
Donation to Lake Superior Zoo Benefits Animal Health
DULUTH, Minn. - As many of us know, dealing with a broken bone can be difficult. When it comes to animals, chances are the diagnosis is even harder to pinpoint. Now, thanks to…
Van Crashes into Police Cruiser, Fire Rig as Brakes Fail
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police are investigating after a crash took place on the 900 block of Central Entrance Dr. Tuesday night. Authorities got the call at 9:19 p.m. A 24-year-old male…
Arson Ruled as Cause of Lincoln Park Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-A Monday fire at 2008 W. Fourth Street has been ruled an arson by the Duluth Fire Department. According to the department, the blaze began at the rear of the…
Great Outdoors: An Update on Tick Season, What You Need to Know
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you love to hit the trails up north now that it’s spring, listen up. Protect yourself from ticks. “Ticks come out after we get so many…
National Tourism Rally in Duluth
It's National Tourism Week and of course the tourism industry stands out in Duluth. Some say, it's thanks in part to one man, whose efforts were celebrated at the Visit…
Heroes Honored for Saving Friend
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Cody Herrmann is lucky to be alive and lucky he has quick thinking friends like Beau Foix and John Marcella. "It still hasn't hit me, what could…
Planning Commission OKs Land Change For Possible Kwik Trip
Duluth, Minn. -- The Duluth Planning Commission voted Tuesday night to change a portion of land near the Proctor border from residential used to mixed-use. This come as Kwik Trip wants…
Graffiti-Filled Lighthouse Gets Painted Over
DULUTH, Minn. - There was new information Tuesday involving the disturbing graffiti spray-painted all over one of the historic lighthouses in Canal Park. The Army Corps of Engineers put…
7 West TapHouse Expanding Near Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - Five years after launching 7 West TapHouse in downtown Duluth, and most recently on Tower Avenue in Superior, the fast-making burger machine is expanding near…
SOAR Career Solutions Recognizes Hired Clients at Celebration
DULUTH, Minn. - SOAR Career Solutions recognized the hard work of its newly hired clients. The Duluth-based career planning center held its 2nd Annual Reach Hire! Celebration & Fundraiser Tuesday night at Zeitgeist. SOAR has been in the community…
Curtis Oil Sells SuperAmerica Franchise In Duluth Area
DULUTH, Minn. - One of Duluth's oldest gas station groups has been sold. But the dozens of employees – some of more than 30 years – are staying put. FOX 21’s Dan…
Superior Firefighters Undergo Stress Tests for Heart Health
DULUTH, Minn. - A federal grant recently received by the Superior Fire Department is going toward improving the quality of health for firefighters. Tuesday morning, firefighter Cameron Vollbrecht responded to his…
Nettleton Back on Market
DULUTH, Minn.-The sale of the vacant Nettleton Elementary has fallen through once again. Duluth Schools were hoping United Properties would follow through on buying it and turning it into senior housing. District…
New Housing Opportunities Coming to Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.-Cloquet is expecting to add some additional housing to their community over the next year. City officials told us today there are plans in the works to add 12 single-level homes along…
Vandals Damage Hibbing Fire Trailer
HIBBING, Minn. - Hibbing's Fire Department is having trouble spreading its message of fire safety to area kids. Last winter someone broke into the fire department's safety trailer, causing damage to…
Construction Starts on Hibbing Roundabout
HIBBING, Minn. - The city Will soon have A roundabout at a busy intersection. Work started Tuesday on a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Rt. 169 and MN-37. Traffic is limited to…
Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, saying it was necessary to restore "public trust and confidence" in the nation's top law enforcement agency following several tumultuous months. "The FBI is one of our…
