Virginia hit and run being investigated by police
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Virginia police are investigating a hit and run that happened around 4:45 Monday evening, Feb. 24. It took place near the intersection of 6th Ave. and 9th St. N.…
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Beargrease starting point moved to Two Harbors
MINN. -- The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is moving its starting location from Billy's in Duluth to Two Harbors, MN, due to unseasonably warm temperatures and snow loss. The race will now…
Duluth City Council evaluates the future of the skywalk system
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth City Council met on Monday and concluded that the city will conduct an evaluation into "the long-term future of the downtown skywalk system." In a 9-0 vote, councilors approved…
KYN: Coop's Pizza Welcomes in Both Local and Global Regulars
HAYWARD, Wis. -- Coop's Pizza, down the road from Main Street is known to be a Hayward staple. The restaurant unsurprisingly specializes in pizza, alongside many other things. "So, pizza is our main…
Duluth City Councilors Share Mixed Opinions Regarding Pledge of Allegiance
DULUTH, Minn.-- The opinions of two Duluth city councilors are coming into light, and it involves whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be part of city council meetings. The topic began…
Public Radio Icon Paul Damberg Passes
NORTHLAND -- A Northland icon of public radio and supporter of local news Paul Damberg has passed away last on Friday, February 21. Damberg spent 34 years of his career working in public radio…
Sunny Weather Enthusiasts Finally Thawing Off
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the temps finally soaring well above zero, people wasted no time getting outside to take it all in. One family was actually visiting Duluth while taking a tour of UMD, and…
Gov. Evers Discusses Budget Plans in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. --Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers made a visit to Superior Monday, discussing his plans to lower costs for Wisconsinites and working families. In a roundtable discussion at Thirsty Pagan, Evers highlighted his new efforts…
18th Annual Women's Expo This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Women's Expo is returning to the DECC this weekend. And for the 18th year of this event, they're bringing in some new exciting additions. The DECC will be filling…
Stewart's Bikes and Sports Fundraising for Boys' and Girls' Club
DULUTH, Minn.-- A local bike shop is holding a special fundraiser as a way to help clear out their hockey gear, but for a good cause. Stewart's Bike Shop in West Duluth…
Lake Superior Zoo Becomes a "ZANE" Partner
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo is now getting a lot more accessible, since they're the first facility in the state to partner up with the "Zane" Program. 'ZANE', or Zoos…
"Miles for the Mission" 5k held to raise funds for the Union Gospel Mission
DULUTH, Minn. -- A 5k for a good cause kicked off at Leif Ericksen Park this weekend. Participants gathered for a race, known as "Miles for the Mission." The race is sponsored by…
Northland Newsmakers: Jill Lofald
DULUTH, Minn. --  In this week’s Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21’s Lucretia Free sits down with Jill Lofald, a retired teacher who served on the Duluth schoolboard and coached the Denfeld speech team.
18-Year-Old Electric Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. -- An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured in a collision with a vehicle Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Highway 169 and 25th Street East in St. Louis County. Authorities say the electric bicycle was traveling…
51st Annual Birkebeiner Returns to its Traditional Course
HAYWARD, Wis. -- The 51st Annual American Birkebeiner took place this weekend, returning back to its traditional course. Despite a slow start to the snow season, the finish line made its return to Main Street…
6 Arrested in International Falls in Drug Bust
*This article was updated with the names of those charged.* INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- A drug bust in Koochiching County lead to the arrest of 6 people and the recovery of approximately 9.5 ounces of suspected methamphetamine. On February 18,…
Interim President of Northland College Speaks About Campus Closure
ASHLAND, Wis. -- The Interim President of the soon-to-close Northland College is talking about the difficult decision that the university is in. On Wednesday, the college made the unexpected announcement that the 133-year-old…
Union Gospel Mission to Hold First Ever 5K Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. -- Union Gospel Mission is hosting their first 5k and its happening this Saturday. Its called the Miles for the Mission 5K. The starting line is at Leif Erickson park and…
72-Year-Old Killed in Crane Lake Snowmobile Crash
CRANE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A 72-year-old man from Glenville, MN, has died after a snowmobile crash in Crane Lake Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews…
Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes, After Initially Claiming he was Assaulted by Juvenile
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION - Police say they responded to a call from man in his 60s claiming to have been assaulted by a juvenile; but further investigation into the incident led…
Beloved Birkebeiner Weekend Returns To Downtown Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. -- Hayward is home to one of the biggest ski races in the nation -- the American Birkebeiner. The week-long event welcomes in thousands of participants from at least seven different countries. And…
Online Investigation Leads to Child Pornography Charges Against Superior Man
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Investigators say they located multiple examples of child sexual abuse material when searching devices found in Patrick Anthony West's room. In early January, the Wisconsin Department of Justice passed on…
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visits Duluth to talk Child Tax Credit
DULUTH, Minn. - Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was in Lincoln Park discussing the new advance payment option for the Child tax Credit. She stopped at Community Action Duluth to tour their Free Tax…
Duluth Council Meeting Now Starts at 6 p.m.
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth City Council has a new start-time for it's twice-a-month council meetings. Starting February 24th the council meeting will begin one hour earlier at 6 p.m. instead of…
51st Birkebeiner Season On the Horizon
HAYWARD, Wis.-- Skiers are wasting no time hitting the grooves in Hayward Wisconsin, because the 51st Birkebeiner season is nearing the finish line. Over a thousand people of all ages participated in the…
Vice president of Strategy and Policy Stepping Down
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is losing one of its familiar faces within the business community. Daniel Fanning, the vice president of Strategy and Policy since 2022, says the time…
Tiny Riot Boutique Brings Affordable LA Fashion to the Twin Ports
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A newer women's boutique clothing store in Superior is looking to bring high-end women's fashion to the Northland. Tiny Riot Boutique opened last year as an online retailer, before opening their…
Superior Police Department Promotes Michelle Pope to Patrol Captain
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior Police Officer just earned a new stripe being appointed to patrol captain. Captain Michelle Pope has been onboard with the Superior Police Department for the last 23…
Northland College to Close at End of 2024-25 Academic School Year
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to permanently close the college at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year. The college was founded in 1892, being the…
WIAA Voted to Ban Transgender Student-Athletes from Girls' Competition, Not Practices
WISCONSIN -- The organization that oversees Wisconsin's school sports voted on Wednesday to ban transgender girls from competing in girls' competition. This repeals a 2013 policy that allowed children of all gender identities from competing in both WIAA boys' and…
