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Wreck Of Ship That Sank In 1940 Found In Lake Superior

WHITEFISH POINT, Mich. (AP) — Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it, during a storm off Michigan’s Upper…

Final Live Q&A Update On Birkie Monday Night

HAYWARD, Wis. -- A final live Q&A will take place regarding the status of the Birkie Monday night at 7. The 50th Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner is happening February 24th in Hayward, Wisconsin. Organizers hoping the event will be pulled…

Patrick Mahomes Rallies The Chiefs To 2nd Straight Super Bowl Title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions. Mahomes threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with 3 seconds left in overtime, and the…

Duluth Firefighter Injured In Hit-And-Run Incident To Get 'Advanced Physical Therapy'

DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth firefighter who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident last month will soon be getting specialized care at a hospital in Colorado. Ray Skoglund, 24, will fly out of…

Iron Range Firefighters Tackle 3 Weekend Structure Fires

Firefighters were busy this weekend fighting three separate structure fires on the Iron Range. The latest fire happened Saturday evening in downtown Gilbert in an apartment building. [caption id="attachment_2094835"…

Vanilla Bean To Close Duluth Location

DULUTH, Minn. -- Vanilla Bean Duluth is closing in two weeks at its Mt. Royal location after six years in business. Owners Jason Vincent and Jeff Anderson made the announcement on social media. The last day of business will be…

Northland BIPOC Business Showcase Returns To Duluth Depot

DULUTH, Minn. -- The 4th annual Northland BIPOC Business Showcase took place Saturday, featuring local artists and entrepreneurs. Over 30 vendors filled the great hall at the Duluth Depot. From BIPOC owned businesses,…

Jazz Fills The North Shore Scenic Railroad's Train Museum

DULUTH, Minn. -- Every Saturday until the end of April, the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Train Museum will be filled with the sweet sounds of jazz music. Jazz at the Depot has returned…

Duluth Protestors Demand Immediate Cease Fire in Gaza

DULUTH, Minn. --A group of protestors gathered Friday at a main entry point into Canal Park to let people know their position on the conflict in Gaza. The Palestine Solidarity Working Group, organized…

46th Annual Atmore Memorial Ski Race at Spirit Mountain

DULUTH, Minn. -- A few snow flurries were in the air Friday afternoon and the wind was whipping around reminding us that winter is far from gone. Plus, the first day of the 46th…

Celebrating 3 Years of Duluth Ronald McDonald House Helping Families

There is nothing like an anniversary party to brighten up a gray February day. And Friday people were celebrating a place that has brightened up the day of many families. The Ronald McDonald House in Duluth has been a welcome…

Sheriff Says News Release Worded "Incorrectly," Lutsen Fire Not a "Crime Scene"

LUTSEN, Minn. -- Less than an hour after describing the Lutsen Resort Main Lodge fire, as a crime scene, the Cook County Sheriff's office said it is not a crime scene. In response to an email from FOX21, Sheriff Pat…

Super One Locations Stocked Up And Ready For Super Bowl Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. -- Super One Foods is ready for a super weekend with the big game happening Sunday. The grocery store is stocked up with many different options to prepare you for the Super Bowl. There are events going on…

Escape The Bong Back For The 6th Year In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- If you are looking for a fun game opportunity this weekend the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is the place to be. This is the 6th year of Escape the Bong in Superior. There are 4…

Police Search For Person Who Shot A Tourist In Times Square Then Fired At An Officer

NEW YORK (AP) — A suspected shoplifter opened fire inside a Times Square sporting goods store after being confronted by a security guard Thursday night, hitting a tourist in the leg before fleeing into the street, according to police. As…

Hermantown Chamber of Commerce Hosts First Job Fair

DULUTH, Minn. — The Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce held its first job fair and business showcase Thursday afternoon. The event was open to anyone looking for work but was also designed with…

Barnum High School Students Learning Life Skills Through Business Organization

BARNUM, Minn. -- February is Career and Technical Education or CTE Awareness Month and over at Barnum High School students are going above and beyond what they're learning in the classroom. Business Professionals of America…

Mild Winter Sparks Early Start to Maple Syrup Season

BRULE, WI. -- The month of February just got a whole lot sappier; not because of love notes or red roses, but freshly made maple syrup. The unseasonable weather has some sugar makers tapping trees earlier than ever. [blox_vms account="KQDS"…

First-Ever February Tornado Forms In Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The first-ever tornado in February was spotted Thursday just south of Madison, the National Weather Service confirmed. It was the first tornado ever for the state of Wisconsin during the month…

Lt. Gov.: New MN Child Tax Credit Could Reduce Childhood Poverty Rate

DULUTH, Minn. -- A new Minnesota child tax credit could help as many as 300,000 families, including 513,000 children, according to the Governor's Office. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was in Duluth Thursday…

ALS Black Woods Blizzard Tour Does Not "Surrender" to Lack of Snow

Snowmobile trails across the area are closed or have limited amounts of snow, making tough sledding impossible sledding. For some people it is just an inconvenience, but if you are putting together a snowmobile tour fundraiser, it could be a…

Superior's The Strength Factory Makes Working Out 'Safe and Inclusive'

SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The gym can be intimidating! The Strength Factory in Superior is trying to change that narrative. It all started seven years ago as a crowdfunding campaign. Now, the women-owned and operated gym…

St. Louis County Receives New Fire Suppression Tools

DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office received a new tool today that will help first responders who arrive at fires before firefighters. First responders will use be able to use to…

UMD Indigenous Student Organization Raising Funds For Spring Powwow

DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD's Indigenous Student Organization is raising funds for their spring Powwow by selling grilled cheese and tomato soup. The organization focuses on different indigenous cultures that surround the college encouraging students…

The Supreme Court Seems Poised To Reject Efforts To Kick Trump Off The Ballot Over The Capitol Riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems poised to reject attempts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot. A definitive ruling for Trump, the leading Republican candidate for president, would largely end efforts in Colorado, Maine and elsewhere to prevent his name from appearing on the ballot.…

Special Counsel: Biden ‘Willfully’ Disclosed Classified Materials, But No Criminal Charges Warranted

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan and other sensitive national security matters, according to a Justice Department report that nonetheless…