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Mayo Clinic: Dayton's Fall Unrelated to Cancer Diagnosis

ST. PAUL (AP) - The Mayo Clinic says Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton's fall during his State of the State address was not related to his prostate cancer diagnosis. In a statement Tuesday evening, Mayo Clinic spokesman Karl Oestreich says doctors…

Former S.C. Gov. Sworn in as UN Ambassador

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has been sworn in to be President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Mike Pence swore in Haley on Wednesday. The Senate voted 96-4, Tuesday night, in favor…

St. Louis County Historical Society Seeking Volunteers

DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Historical Society is seeking volunteer gallery attendants for its Lake Superior Ojibwe Gallery. The Ojibwe Gallery currently features the work of nationally recognized 19th century painter Eastman Johnson, whose paintings and drawings are…

Great Outdoors: Snowmobiling

[gtxvideo vid='Lw67TfkK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lw67TfkK.jpg' vtitle='Great Outdoors: Snowmobiling'] In this week's Great Outdoors, we head out to check in with people out enjoying the nicer weather while hitting the trails with their snowmobiles.

Lady Brew "Pantsuit" on Tap in Superior

The Women’s March on Washington happened the same weekend a Northland brewery released a one- of-its- kind beer called "Pantsuit." The timing wasn’t a coincidence; it's a beer with a meaning at…

St. Luke's Hosts Laughing Yoga Class

Duluth, Minn While children laugh nearly 300 times a day, adults only laugh about 20 times a day. Experts say five minutes of laughter a day can put you in a good…

Toyota Recalls 79,000 Pickups; Steps in Bumper Could Break

DETROIT (AP) - Toyota says it's recalling around 79,000 Tundra pickup trucks in the U.S., Canada, and Central America because steps in the rear bumpers could break. The recall covers trucks from 2016 and 2017 model years. All have steps…

Twin Ports Women March in D.C.

DULUTH, Minn. - Women from Duluth traveled to Washington D.C. last week to join the Women’s March On Washington. Feminist Action Collective, a women’s group in Duluth, raised…

Governor's Budget Impacts Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-After passing out during yesterday’s State of the State Address, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was back on track today as he released his budget plans. One area mentioned locally is…

Stabbing Shakes the Town of Lake Nebagamon

LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. - Douglas County 911 responded to a report of a man whose throat had been cut and was bleeding out. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a 47 year old man bleeding and crawling…

Two Harbors Ready for Another Beargrease

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Already a popular winter destination, this week there's a little more excitement in the air in Two Harbors. "It's exciting because it brings businesses…

One Suspect in Downtown Duluth Weekend Shooting Charged

DULUTH, Minn. - The suspect involved in a shooting that happened in downtown Duluth, Saturday, has been charged with second degree assault. Darius Handy, 24, is accused of shooting a 28-year-old man on First Avenue East and First Street, shortly…

Retired Wisconsin Brewery Head, Leinenkugel Going to D.C.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) - The retired head of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is joining President Trump's administration as an adviser on Veterans issues. The Chippewa Herald reported, Tuesday, that Jake Leinenkugel had accepted a position as a senior…

Worker Struck and Killed on the Job in Ashland Co.

ASHLAND COUNTY, Wisc. - The Ashland County Sheriff's Office reports that on Monday, January 23, around 11 a.m., the Sheriff's Office and Great Divide Ambulance were dispatched to State Highway 13 in Ashland, near Highbridge, for a male that had…

'1984' Sales Soar After 'Alternative Facts' Claim

NEW YORK (AP) - In the wake of incorrect or unprovable statements made by Donald Trump and some White House aides, one truth is undeniable: Sales are soaring for George Orwell's "1984." Orwell's classic dystopian tale of a society in…

Investigators Seek Tips About Upper Peninsula Wolf Poaching

STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Michigan conservation officers are appealing for public tips about the illegal shooting of a wolf in the Upper Peninsula's Iron County. The Department of Natural Resources says the poaching happened about 10 miles southwest of…

Gov. Walker to Deliver Budget Address February 8

MADISON (AP) - Governor Scott Walker will deliver his budget address to the state Legislature on Wednesday, February 8. Walker alerted lawmakers on Tuesday that he will unveil his two-year spending plan that day. The speech is set for 4…

Winter Weather to Impact Wednesday Morning Commute

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous conditions. Snow and a mix of snow and rain is expected to make driving difficult Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Precipitation is…

Trump Administration Institutes Media Blackout at EPA

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants. Emails sent to EPA staff since President Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday and reviewed…

Marathon Honors Work of John Beargrease

DULUTH, Minn. - The John Beargrease Sled Dog Mararthon is just around the corner. The annual race takes off from Two Harbors on Sunday, January 29. Race Director Jason Rice visited FOX…

Flint Water Falls Below Federal Lead Limit

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan environmental officials say Flint's water system no longer has lead levels exceeding the federal limit. The finding by the Department of Environmental Quality is good news for a city whose 100,000 residents have grappled with…

One in Custody after Lake Nebagamon Stabbing

LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. - A 49-year-old Lake Nebagamon man is in custody after a stabbing incident this morning. Douglas County 911 received a call around 5:00 a.m., Tuesday morning, from a man stating he was bleeding to death. The connection…

Beargrease Starting Point Chosen

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - A sign of winter is the annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon and recent warm weather had organizers discussing an alternate starting point. Marathon officials met last night…

Data Shows Deadliest Year Since 2007 for Michigan Drivers

DETROIT (AP) - Preliminary state data shows that 2016 was the deadliest year since 2007 for drivers in Michigan. The Detroit Free Press reports that a running total of 1,021 people were killed in 301,525 overall crashes last year in…

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