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DTA Adds Pilot Bus Route

Duluth , MN - A new DTA bus route was added Monday morning to one of Duluth's busiest tourist areas. Route 24 will take passengers through the downtown waterfront area. Previously, the only public transportation system there was the free…

Local Art Teacher Honored

  Duluth, MN- A Local Teacher was inducted into the Duluth Edison Charter Schools Hall of Fame on Monday. Patty Milliken was honored at Saint Scholastica's Mitchell Auditorium for her 18 years of…

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin Says He’s Resigning

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin in Congress, is resigning next month. Duffy posted on his Facebook page Monday that he is resigning on Sept. 23 to spend more time with his family.…

More Opportunities Now Offered at Duluth YMCA

DULUTH, Minn.-All this week local kids can participate in Fun Days at the Duluth YMCA where they can take part in swimming lessons, gym games, along with numerous outdoor activities. Staff from the program…

St. Louis County Commissioner Musolf Sworn In

DULUTH, Minn.-Earlier today the newest St. Louis County Commissioner was sworn into office. Keith Musolf defeated Hermantown Mayor Wayne Boucher earlier this month to fill the vacant seat left by Pete Stauber, who…

Freight Train Strikes, Kills man in Northern Minnesota

PILLAGER, Minn. (AP) - Authorities in northern Minnesota say a freight train struck and killed a man over the weekend. The Cass County Sheriff's Office was notified Saturday morning that the train hit a person who was walking on the…

Human Services Official Who Quit, Then Stayed, Resigns Again

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A top leader at Minnesota's largest state agency has resigned for a second time, just weeks after she rescinded her original resignation. Deputy Commissioner Claire Wilson's last day at the Department of Human Services will be Friday.…

Poe Shipping Lock Closes Temporarily for Repair Work

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) - A shipping lock that enables cargo vessels to move between Lake Huron and Lake Superior has closed temporarily for repairs. Beverly McCready of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the Poe Lock in…

Minnesota Governor Seeks to Ready State for Pot Legalization

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's ordered state agencies to be prepared to legalize recreational marijuana next year if the Legislature approves a bill. But Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he'll block the bill…

CDC: Nearly 200 in 22 States Sick After Vaping

CHICAGO (AP) - Health officials say the number of severe breathing illnesses reported in people who vape has grown to nearly 200 in 22 states. Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the new figures Friday and…

Morning Update 08-26-19

Join FOX 21's Viktoria Capek and Meteorologist Joey Norton for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 26, 2019.

Wisconsin's Next for man Behind Minnesota's Hands-Free law

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A man who pushed for Minnesota's hands-free driving law says he wants to take his fight to Wisconsin. Thomas Goetz lost his pregnant daughter to an alleged distracted driver in February 2016 near Stillwater. Goetz…

Police: Man Falls Into Creek Running From Attempted Robbery

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police are investigating an attempted robbery that left a man seriously injured. Police say the 26-year-old victim fell into the creek near the 500 block of Lincoln Park Drive while running away from the suspects. Investigators…

Arrest Made In Duluth Home Invasion, Robbery, Auto Theft

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police have made an arrest in a home invasion, robbery and auto theft. The suspect is a 32-year-old man from Duluth who was in jail Sunday held on preliminary charges of burglary, kidnapping, robbery and auto…

American Legion Post Swears in New Officers

DULUTH, Minn.- The local American Legion chapter celebrated their group expanding at the Shriner Center in Duluth this afternoon. About a dozen new post officers were sworn into different positions. Friends and family were were invited…

Far West Days Brings Out Community

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was the second day of the Far West Days celebration in Gary New Duluth. The event has been bringing out the community around Commonwealth Avenue for nine years to bounce…

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