Salvation Army Needs Your Help
DULUTH, Minn. -- Christmas will be here in just over two weeks, and to ensure happiness for all on Christmas morning, the Salvation Army needs your help, now. Just yesterday, Cyndi Lewis, the Development…
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St. Louis County Public Works Employees to Conduct Strike Vote
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- The St. Louis County employees working in the Public Works area will be conducting a strike authorization vote. Negotiations have been ongoing between St. Louis County and its…
Duluth's Essentia Health Urgent Care Closed Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Those in Duluth may want a heads up on an important urgent care closure happening Sunday. The Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth will be closed all day Sunday due to a planned power outage. The urgent care is…
Putin Says More US-Russian Prisoner Exchanges Are Possible
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges are possible if Moscow and Washington find a compromise. Putin spoke a day after Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was swapped for WNBA star and two-time Olympian…
Weekend Northland Happenings December 9-11
Well, if you're looking for something to do in the Northland this weekend, Fox 21's Maria Vollom has the rundown for you.
Officer Who Kneeled On George Floyd’s Back Faces Sentencing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another officer kneeled on the Black man’s neck is expected to be sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in prison for manslaughter. J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty in…
Duluth Transit Authority Receiving Half Of Levy Request
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Levy increase is important to the Duluth Transit Authority or DTA, because they have plans to change how its buses operate beginning next June. Known as the Better Bus…
Wanted DOC Fugitive Arrested In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police say a wanted fugitive with a long violent criminal history was arrested Thursday just after 3 p.m. Duluth Police Officers, members of the Tactical Response Team, and Deputies from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office…
Brittney Griner Back Home In US After Russian Prisoner Swap
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star’s detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm. Griner’s status as an openly…
Troop 7 Visits Salvation Army with Boxes of Gifts
DULUTH, Minn. - Scouts from Troop 7 paid a trip to the Duluth Salvation army, donating gifts they've collected over the past few weeks. The troop had planned to attend the Red Kettle Kickoff a…
Annual Lutefisk Dinner Cancelled
DULUTH, Minn. - The annual Lutefisk Dinner at First Lutheran Church will not be happening again this year. The church says they're concerned the indoor event would spread respiratory illnesses going around right now like…
'Best Christmas Ever' Fundraising Concert
DULUTH, Minn. - The bands, Laura Velvet and Big Wave Dave and the Ripples hosted a fundraising concert at Pier B called "A Laura Velvet Christmas." The event was put on to benefit "Best Christmas…
148th Fighter Wing's Starbase Hosts Young People for STEM Event
DULUTH, Minn.--Young professionals gathered Thursday at the 148th Fighter Wing to talk about all things S.T.E.M. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a program titled Fuse aimed at connecting community members with local…
Blood Donations Needed To Help Traumatic Injury Patients, Cancer Patients, And More
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- It's a story that keeps re-occurring. The blood supply in the area is getting low. Volunteers are needed to take just a few minutes to donate a pint of blood. Each…
Superior Public Safety Officials Serve In a New Way
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Law enforcement officers and other first responders in Superior helped the community in a different way on Thursday. They served food at a local restaurant to raise money for charity. The event…
Minnesota DNR Provides Ice Safety and Preparation Tips for the Winter
MINNESOTA -- As the cold weather settles in, lakes are beginning to freeze, generating excitement about various winter activities. The Minnesota DNR wants everyone to get out enjoy what nature has to provide, but…
St. Luke's Lake View Medical Clinic MNA Nurses Withdraw Strike Notice
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association at St. Luke's Lake View Medical Clinic in Two Harbors have withdrawn their strike notice for the time being as negotiations continue over a new contract. The nurses at Lake…
FDA Clears Updated COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids Under Age 5
(AP) -- U.S. regulators on Thursday cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims to better protect the littlest kids amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the…
Family Of American Prisoner Paul Whelan Backs Griner Deal
(AP) -- The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration “made the right decision” by agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner, but relatives are “devastated”…
WNBA Star Griner Freed In Swap For Russian Arms Dealer Bout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top…
Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Unions Clears Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decades-long battle for nationwide recognition of those unions that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden is expected…
Annual Veterans Memorial Dinner At St. Louis County Depot
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 17th annual Veterans Memorial dinner was held at St. Louis County Depot Wednesday evening. Tickets were $50 to raise money for the Historical Society at the Depot, and the event…
UPDATE: Worker Falls 50 Feet To Death At Fraser Shipyards, No Foul Play Suspected
UPDATE (December 8, 10:50 a.m.) -- The Superior Police Department says they do not suspect foul play regarding the employee who fell off a ship 50 feet to their death at Fraser Shipyards. During the investigation the police department found…
Super One And Miller-Dwan Foundation Partner To Raise Funds For Local Hospice House
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tuesday morning, a generous donation of over $50,000 was made to the Solvay Hospice House. Super One Foods and the Miller-Dwan Foundation have been partnering for 15 years to raise money for…
Wildcat Sanctuary Founder Praises Congress Passing Bill That Protects Big Cats From Private Ownership And Exploitation
SANDSTONE, Minn. -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone is celebrating after a bill protecting big cats has now passed Congress and will head to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. On…
UWS Media Class Receives Visit from Industry Expert
SUPERIOR, Wis. - "I'm not originally supposed to be a communications major but after this I've definitely gotten a lot more interest in this," UWS Student, Bill Krieg says. A Communications class at UW Superior,…
Lake Superior Art Glass Holiday Classes Going On Through December 31
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Art Glass is celebrating the holiday season with its annual snowman and ornament-making classes. The classes are 30 minutes, and they are DIY style, where you'll get…
Duluth Pearl Harbor Remembrance
DULUTH, Minn. -- 81 years ago, December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the United States by bombing Pearl Harbor. This was the action that brought the United States into World War II. In Duluth…
Local Postmaster Shares Tips for Holiday Shipping
DULUTH, Minn.--With the holidays only a few weeks away, some people will wait until the last minute to send gifts but according to the Duluth Postmaster packages should be mailed the sooner the better. The…
How Duluth's Sister Cities Celebrate Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth has five sister cities throughout the world. During December you can check out five Christmas trees at the DECC that show each Sister City's country decorates and…
