RSV, Influenza and Covid Cases On The Rise
DULUTH, Minn. -- The holidays are a time to travel and gather with family and friends, but with that also comes an increase in the spread of seasonal sickness. Recently, there's been a…
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"No Snow Sale" A Sign of Winter (or Non-Winter)
Those who want to get outside and enjoy a real winter, don't know how long they will have to wait. And there is a different kind of waiting going on for those who sell winter gear. Superior's outdoors gear store,…
Is The Ice Safe? Better Check First
The cautionary tone about being careful on lake and river ice was echoed this week as outdoor enthusiasts get antsy. At Duluth's Marine General, this month they had customers torn between both ice and open-water fishing. Some anglers were rigging…
Great Lakes Aquarium Sets Attendance Record in 2023--Again
While the weather has forced many businesses to adjust, others keep on trucking. Or maybe swimming? The Great Lakes Aquarium is finishing the year in record-breaking fashion. In fact, they've broken their attendance record for the second year in a…
Body Recovered in Lake of the Woods Drowning, Authorities Investigating
BAUDETTE, Minn. -- An investigation is under way of an apparent drowning on Lake of the Woods after the body of a man was recovered Thursday afternoon. The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff's office said it was notified around…
Poor Ice Conditions Across Minnesota, DNR Officials Recommend Waiting For Cooler Temps
MINNESOTA -- The week between Christmas and New Year's has become a popular time for ice fishing, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources but that doesn't mean ice conditions are safe. The DNR and county sheriffs are warning…
Russia Fires 122 Missiles And 36 Drones In What Ukraine Calls The Biggest Aerial Barrage Of The War
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 27 civilians across the country in what an air force official called the biggest aerial barrage of the war. At least 144…
Lake Superior Railroad Museum Setting Record For Off Season Attendance
DULUTH, Minn. -- Warmer weather may be taking a toll on the winter businesses, but for indoor attractions such as the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, business has been booming. The museum was going…
Santa Delivers To Meet Salvation Army Goal
FOX21 reported earlier this week that an anonymous Santa stepped in to help the Duluth Salvation Army this year. Today we all learned who that special Santa is. The Salvation Army says it was Hartel's Disposal that disposed of the…
Snowblowers Went Out The Door Early; Now Waiting For Snow
While no snow and a lot of rain may have driven people inside to do things like check out Duluth's trains and railroad museum, there are also those who think winter is going to come--eventually. There were still plenty of…
Two Safe After Breaking Through Ice on Upper Red Lake, Fourth Incident
UPPER RED LAKE, Minn. -- Two men are safe after the all-terrain vehicle they were on broke through ice on Upper Red Lake Thursday morning. This is the fourth incident like this on Upper Red Lake in just two weeks.…
Update On Ski Hills In The Northland
Rain and warm weather put a damper on local ski hills, causing them to close. Here's an update on what's going on with them now: DULUTH, Minn. -- After closing due to several days of rain, Spirit Mountain is now…
Wisconsin University Chancellor Says He Was Fired For Producing And Appearing In Porn Videos
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said Thursday that regents fired him because they were uncomfortable with him and his wife producing and appearing in pornographic videos. The regents voted unanimously during a hastily…
Former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl Dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator and Milwaukee Bucks Owner Herb Kohl has died. Kohl, who was also known as a retail shopping magnate, died Wednesday (12/27) after a brief illness. The son of Jewish immigrants…
Truck Blows Through School Bus Stop Arm, Nearly Hit Two Kids
WILLOW RIVER, Minn. -- The Pine County Sheriff's Office is asking for the publics help in identifying the driver of a truck that nearly hit two kids exiting a school bus. The vehicle…
Businesses and Customers Adapt to Unseasonable Winter Weather
DULUTH, Minn. -- Whether you run a Twin Cities downhill ski facility, or your winter fun is here in the Northland, humans and businesses are all adapting to two different weather worlds. At…
Music Aims To Spark Memories For People With Dementia
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Music can spark memories from the past and help people reminisce, according to the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Douglas County. That's why they invited the band, Born Too…
Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" Tear Down Begins
DULUTH, Minn. -- Volunteers gathered Wednesday to assist with day one of tearing down Bentleyville "Tour of Lights." Roughly 30 to 40 people came together to help tear down five million lights and…
3rd Annual Holiday Comedy Show to Happen at Zeitgeist
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you're looking for a good chuckle to ring in the New Year, Renegade Comedy is hosting a holiday show at Zeitgeist. The 3rd annual comedy show will have all kinds of…
New TapHouse Opens in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. -- A Cloquet couple held a grand opening Wednesday for their new business venture-- 218 TapHouse, which is now open and ready for customers. After 14 months of planning and construction, the taphouse…
Lincoln Park Craft District's Lights On! Competition Winner Announced
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local competition is lighting up the Lincoln Park Craft District during the darker times of the year. The Lights On! Competition is an annual event taking place around the holiday season featuring storefronts filled with festive…
Michigan Supreme Court Will Keep Trump On 2024 Ballot
(AP) -- Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot. The court said Wednesday it will not hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling from groups seeking to keep Trump from appearing…
Bentleyville Shines For One Last Night
DULUTH, Minn. -- It may be the day after Christmas, but the holiday magic stuck around for one last night at the Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Despite spitting rain and winds, crowds gathered…
Duluth Salvation Army Receives Christmas "Miracle."
It was a long, steady march, but the Duluth Salvation Army says they had another Christmas miracle. The organization said Tuesday that it had reached their kettle goal for this holiday season. During the past couple of weeks, they were…
Bourbon, A Popular, Hard-to-Find Holiday Drink
DULUTH, Minn. -- When you think of the holiday season, there's some classic drinks that come to mind: spiked eggnog, festive cocktails, champagne. At Fitger's Wine Cellar, however, they make sure to have…
Indoor Shopping Offers Escape From Dreary Weather
DULUTH, Minn. -- Christmas shopping might be over, but there's still plenty of reasons to head to your favorite stores. After spending the holiday weekend indoors, shopping offers a way to get your…
One Person Hospitalized in Car vs DTA Bus Accident
DULUTH, Minn, -- One person was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a car crashed head on with a Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) bus. According to Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer Mattie Hjelseth, the accident happened around 10:30 am on the…
Chester Bowl Closed Tuesday; Waiting For End to Rain
The rain has forced a change in plans for Chester Bowl in Duluth. The ski hill was going to start its annual Holiday Ski and Snowboard lessons Tuesday. But the endless rain has changed that, and the hill was closed.…
Sweden Moves Closer To NATO Membership
ANKARA, Turkey (AP)--The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee has given its consent to Sweden’s bid to join NATO. The move on Tuesday draws the previously nonaligned Nordic country closer to membership in the Western military alliance. Sweden’s accession protocol will…
The Secret Life Of Gift Cards: Here’s What Happens To The Billions That Go Unspent Each Year
(AP) -- Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays. Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday season, according to…
