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Duluth Woman Charged After 'Severely Malnourished' Dog Dies

DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth woman has been charged in the death of a pit bull that Animal Allies said was the worst case of animal abuse they've ever seen. …

Second Missing Canoeist's Body Recovered In Wascott

(Nov. 15) -- Searchers from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office located and recovered the body of 27-year-old Andrew DeRock, according to a release from Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard. DeRock had been missing…

Cenovus Superior Refinery Responds To Third-Party Railcar Leak

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cenovus Superior Refinery responded to an emergency railcar leak Tuesday. Cenovus Energy told FOX 21 the railcar was not theirs but belonged to a railroad company with cars at the plant. On…

Bayfield District Attorney Named Wisconsin DA of the Year

A Northland attorney got some major recognition today. Bayfield's Kimberly Lawton was named Wisconsin District Attorney of the Year. In the last seven years, Lawton has handled over 1,000 criminal cases.…

Wisconsin State Senate Approves Downsized Milwaukee Brewers Stadium Repair Bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers approved a plan Tuesday to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, pushing the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk despite arguments that the…

First Women Innovators Conference Hosted At UMD And U Of M At Same Time

DULUTH, Minn. -- On Tuesday for the first time the Women Innovators Conference which has historically been held at the U of M campus in the cities was also held at the same time…

Business In Proctor Recreates Election Lawn Signs Into New Items

PROCTOR, Minn. -- The general election in Duluth was a week ago Tuesday and some people may still have election signs out on their front lawn. Well, there is something you can do with…

Coffee Conversation: Christner and Roufs of Denfeld Girls Swim & Dive to Compete at State

DULUTH, Minn. -- Two competitors from Denfeld High School Girls Swim & Dive will compete in Class A of the 2023 State Tournament November 16-18 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. In the Section 7A standings, senior Liv Christner…

A Man Arrested Over Death Of A Hockey Player Whose Neck Was Cut With Skate Blade Is Released On Bail

LONDON (AP) — A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. Johnson, 29, was playing for…

Joel Sipress On Duluth Mayoral Race: 'State DFL's Hit Job On Roger Cost Emily Votes'

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a week since one of the most contentious mayoral races in Duluth's history came to an end with Roger Reinert defeating incumbent Emily Larson. And now, leaders in the DFL…

Arrest Made in Death of Adam Johnson

DULUTH, Minn. -- A little more than two weeks after Adam Johnson died after being cut by a skate blade, local police have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter. In a release…

Animal Allies Loses Lovebug To 'Worst Case Of Abuse'

Lovebug was a dog whose story captured the hearts and minds of the Duluth community. Starving and emaciated, he was brought to Animal Allies late Friday afternoon. A team of staffers there kicked into emergency…

UW-Superior Celebrates Red Cross Day

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Today was all about getting blood pumping and saving lives at UW-Superior! Community members were invited to celebrate Red Cross Day and learn about CPR. Students and staff tried…

Tens Of Thousands Of Supporters Of Israel Rally In Washington, Crying ‘Never Again’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.” The “March for Israel” offered a resounding and bipartisan…

Superior Meats Has You Covered For Holiday Meals

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- It's time to start talking turkey. Superior Meats on Tower Avenue is gearing up to serve your Thanksgiving needs. Turkeys are available starting this Friday. Aside from the traditional bird, they've…

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Manslaughter Following Death Of Hockey Player Adam Johnson

ENGLAND -- An arrest has been made following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson who died after suffering a serious neck injury from a skate after colliding with another player during a game on October 28. Adam was playing…

Superior Mayor, Some Councilors Now Against Proposed Natural Gas Plant; Labor Not Happy

SUPERIOR, Wis. – If Superior Mayor Jim Paine has it his way, Minnesota Power and its partners will not be allowed to build a natural gas plant (Nemadji Trail Energy Center) near the Enbridge Energy…

St. Louis Co. Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest In 'Severe Animal Neglect Case'

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office announced an arrest Monday evening in what investigators call "a severe animal neglect case." The Sheriff’s Office posted on social media to say a pit bull named Gio was…

Golf Season Extended, For Now

DULUTH, Minn. -- What a glorious sun-filled day with the high temperature reaching the low 50s in Duluth. For many people that could mean only one thing - it was time to…

A Sailor's Letters Home

DULUTH, Minn. -- “Dear Mom, Dad. and Annette” That’s how 18-year-old Allen Westerberg began his first letter home. It was the first of what would be more than 900 letters home that he wrote…

Army Special Operations Command Mourns 5 US Troops Killed In Helicopter Crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army Special Operations Command on Monday identified the five Army aviation special operations forces killed when their helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend, calling each a “national treasure” whose loss cut deeply. The military’s…

White House Releases Plan To Grow Radio Spectrum Access, With Possible Benefits For Internet, Drones

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday announced a strategy to potentially expand the availability of radio spectrum needed for cellphones, satellites, navigation, space travel and other emerging technologies. The increasingly digitized and mobile economy has put pressure on the available range…