Two Harbor Brings Festival of Sail to Their Shores
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- The Festival of Sail, full of historic tall ships. Is coming back to the northland. This time up the Northshore in Two Harbors. For the first time, the small town of 3,500…
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Ursa Minor Taps into Solar Energy
DULUTH, Minn. - Solar energy and beer are colliding in a good way at Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The brewery has installed a 24.8 kilowatt solar panel system on the roof.…
Essentia Health Partners With Local Colleges To Invest In Nurses Future
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health announced on Thursday it is partnering up with local colleges to invest in the future of nursing at it's facility. The Academic Practice Partnerships are with Northwood Technical College, the College of St. Scholastica, Lake…
Update: Victim Identified And In Stable Condition After Serious Hit-And-Run
DULUTH, Minn. -- The victim involved in the hit and run occurring on Wednesday has been identified as 68 year-old Nancy Waters, according to the Duluth Police Department. Authorities say Waters is still in the hospital and is in stable…
Minnesota Power And Great River Energy Team Up To Build Transmission Line
MINNESOTA -- A new transmission power line will be built between northern and central Minnesota. Minnesota Power and Great River Energy announced their plans to build a 150-mile power line. The line will begin near Beck, Minnesota, then make its…
Ellison: No Appeal To Defend Minnesota Abortion Restrictions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorney General Keith Ellison said Thursday that he won’t appeal a ruling that struck down most of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion as unconstitutional, saying the state has already spent enough time and money on the case and is unlikely…
US Economy Shrinks For A 2nd Quarter, Raising Recession Fear
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession. The decline that the Commerce Department reported…
Coffee Conversation: Preview of TORI Finnish Marketplace & Music Fest
DULUTH, Minn. -- The TORI Finnish Market will showcase local artists, merchants, and demonstrations. 5 local bands and solo musicians will play continuous music all day long. The event is FREE and there is parking on site. It will take…
Two Mobile Home Parks Face Foreclosure In Parkland
PARKLAND, Wis. -- Two mobile home parks just outside of Superior will be closing next Monday. Many residents are long-time homeowners at Country Acres North and South Parks in Parkland. Douglas County says…
Pilot Project goMARTI to Bring Driverless Cars To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Self-driving cars will be coming to the Northland soon. Multiple driverless cars, using state-of-the-art technology, are coming to Grand Rapids on July 29 and August 5. Launching in September is a pilot…
101st Year of the South St. Louis County Fair
PROCTOR, Minn.-- The South St. Louis County Fair was celebrating its 101st year in Proctor. It was the first day of the five day fair. Attracting hundreds of people across the northland. Food trucks, bouncy…
Northland Welcomes Home U.S. Air Force
DULUTH, Minn.-- It was a heartwarming scene at the Duluth 148 Fighter wing. As family and friends gather in anticipation for the return of the U.S Air Force. Family and friends gathering in pride and…
Construction Work on Vision Northland Nearing Completion
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s been nearly three years since Essentia Health broke ground on Vision Northland. Construction work is ongoing on the 19-story structure, but the end is in sight. “The project is on…
Prep Work for Pop-Up CoLab Space Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - Nine businesses will be taking up space in several downtown Duluth buildings starting next week. The Greater Downtown Council and the Duluth 1200 Fund selected them as part of their Pop-Up…
Sidewalk Sales Brings Storefronts to the Streets of Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- You may have shopped Duluth's Sidewalk Days a few weeks ago, but if you cross the bridge this week, Superior businesses are taking to the streets. People can stop, shop, and…
Senate Passes Bill To Boost Computer Chip Production In US
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill designed to encourage more semiconductor companies to build chip plants in the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers raced to finish work on a key priority of the Biden administration. The $280 billion measure, which awaits a House…
Fed Unleashes Another Big Rate Hike In Bid To Curb Inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation. The Fed’s move…
Ex-Cops Kueng, Thao Sentenced For Violating Floyd’s Right
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The last two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 killing were sentenced Wednesday in federal court to three and 3 1/2 years — penalties…
Duluthian From Ukraine Prepares For Another Aid Trip To War-Torn Country, Needs Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - Bogdana Krivogorsky, a Duluthian who was born and raised in Ukraine, talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger on the morning show Wednesday about her recent trips to the Poland-Ukraine border to bring all types of medical supplies…
Coffee Conversation: City On The Hill Music Festival Aug. 5, 6
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City On The Hill Music Fest is coming to Bayfront Festival Park Aug. 5 and 6, bringing together people of faith, fellowship and music. Local band Presence Music stopped by the morning show Wednesday to preview…
Cloquet: Apparent Overdose Caused Death Of 16 Year-Old Boy
CLOQUET, Minn. -- A teenage boy is dead due to an apparent overdose in Cloquet, according to the Cloquet Police Department. The CPD says officials responded Wednesday to report of an apparent overdose at a house on Loop Drive involving…
Biden Tests Negative For COVID-19, Ends ‘Strict Isolation’
WASHINGTON (AP) — After isolating for five days with mild symptoms, President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 and swiftly arranged a Rose Garden appearance on Wednesday to talk about his bout with a virus that has killed millions of people around the world…
2 Cops Face Sentencing For Violating George Floyd’s Rights
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The last two former Minneapolis police officers to be sentenced in federal court for violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to learn their penalties Wednesday, which could set in motion another round of plea deal discussions…
Great Outdoors: Heroes for Heroes Go Fishing
DULUTH, Minn. - Heroes Helping Heroes is a group that helps create a support system for first responders both active and retired, dealing with stress and mental health challenges in their professions. To do this,…
Teens With Guns: Duluth Leaders Talk About Why It's Happening More Often
DULUTH, Minn. -- Police and community leaders say they're concerned about the rise in gun violence in Duluth, and teens are contributing. This summer, teens were involved in a shooting in Canal Park,…
Fierce Hearts: Art by Animals Exhibit Open
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday was the opening day for the Fierce Hearts: Art by Animals exhibit at the St. Louis County Depot. The exhibit is made up of art created by the animals of Lake…
Two Overdose Incidents in Duluth Today: One Resulting in Death
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police Department reports that two overdose incidents took place in the Lakeside Neighborhood resulting in one death. The DPD says the incident occurred this morning on 54th Avenue and Glenwood street. Officers report arriving on…
Superior Police Sergeant Appears in Court for First Time since Bail Release
SUPERIOR, WI. -- Superior Police Sergeant Greg Swanson, who was charged with Homicide by Intoxicated use of a Vehicle, appeared in court today after his release last week on 15-thousand dollar cash bail. Swanson and his attorney Chris Gramstrup…
Duluth Holds 2nd Community Meeting as Part of Police Chief Search
DULUTH, Minn. - With Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken set to retire next week, the process to finding his replacement is ongoing. That includes hosting community meetings to give the public…
Superior Observes ADA Anniversary With Showcase of Resources
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior recognized the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a mini expo at Center City Park. Around a half-dozen organizations were on hand to showcase their services that…
