Flooding and Potholes Welcome Spring to Duluth
"You'd have to have an army of pump trucks to empty this right now. Our biggest fear now would be if it gets cold now, freezes, and turns out to be…
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Harlem Globetrotter Visits Lakewood Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. - A Harlem Globetrotter stopped by Lakewood Elementary this week to spread a message against bullying. The Globetrotters travel the world promoting a message to end violence…
High Water Threat in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The snow is finally melting with the above freezing temperatures and rain which is causing a heightened flood threat. We spoke to city employees in Superior about how they're…
Celebrating "Pi" Day with P-I-E
CLOQUET, Minn.- You may have celebrated Pi Day today recognizing the Greek mathematical symbol for the number 3.14, but Cloquet Memorial Hospital celebrated P-I-E Day with an old fashioned bake–off. Employees and…
Maritime Visitor Center Does Some Spring Cleaning
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring cleaning is underway at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center ahead of tourism season. Today about 20 volunteers spent the afternoon wiping down artifacts and polishing up…
Duluth Heights Community Club Shuts It's Doors
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Heights Community Club closed its doors this week. The nearly 50-year-old building has deteriorated over the years. Now it is no longer safe for people to…
Suspect Identified in Duluth Home Robbery and Assault Incident
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department says they have identified a suspect in the assault and robbery incident that happened early Wednesday morning. Authorities are seeking an arrest warrant from the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Officers responded to…
One Person Injured in Downtown Duluth Stabbing
DULUTH, Minn. – One person was injured Thursday morning after being stabbed in downtown Duluth. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Sheraton Hotel at 12:40 a.m. on the report of a domestic incident. When officers…
UW-Superior Provost out After Less Than Year on job
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Dr. Molly Smith is no longer serving in her position at the University. UWS Chancellor Renee Wachter informed faculty and staff in an email earlier that…
40 Positions to be cut From Blue Cross Office in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota has confirmed the elimination of approximately 40 positions at the company’s Virginia office. Director of Public Relations Jim McManus issued the following statement Thursday: “As our industry continues…
Butterball Recalls Ground Turkey After Four Salmonella Cases
MADISON, Wis. - Butterball LLC is voluntarily recalling more than 78,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products as Wisconsin health officials investigate four salmonella cases in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday the four patients have…
Senate Rejects Trump Border Emergency as Republicans Defect
WASHINGTON - In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution to halt Trump's emergency order. Trump has promised…
WATCH LIVE: City of Duluth Updates Public on Street Maintenance
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is holding a press conference Thursday afternoon to update the public on street maintenance. They will cover topics such as snow melting and other water related matters. City officials will provide an update…
Famous Dave's Mixes Up Sauces For Lent
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection we are making homemade dipping sauces to compliment your fish diet for lent. Famous Dave's was founded in the Northland, in Hayward, WI…
Harlem Globetrotters Stop in Duluth Ahead of Upcoming Performance
DULUTH, Minn. - The Harlem Globetrotters are set to dribble into Amsoil Arena in Duluth March 28. Globetrotter Dragon Taylor stopped by FOX 21 Local News Thursday morning during a media tour…
Coast Guard: Ice Breaking Expected to Begin March 20 in Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. – The United States Coast Guard announced they plan to start ice breaking efforts in Lake Superior beginning next week. The Coast Guard plans to navigate CGC Alder and CGC Mackinaw on March 20 to prepare for the…
Flooding Prompts Evacuations Along Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Ice-jam flooding along the Fond du Lac River in eastern Wisconsin has prompted the evacuation of some residents as water swamps local roads and the basements of homes. Firefighters from the city of Fond du…
Democrat Beto O'Rourke announces 2020 White House bid
AUSTIN, Texas - Former congressman Beto O'Rourke is running for president. The 46-year-old officially announced his 2020 Democratic primary bid Thursday with an online post. After months of teasing a bid, he's finally, formally hoping to turn buzz from a…
Three Injured in Multiple Vehicle Crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - A multi-vehicle crash sent three people to the hospital on Wednesday according to Virginia EMS and fire/rescue crews. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 53 and 12th…
Minnesota man who Held “Death Party” for Ailing Wife Charged With Murder
SEARLES, Minn. — A Minnesota man accused of removing his ailing wife from a care center, taking her home and holding what he described as a “death party” before she died has been charged with murder. Fifty-eight-year-old Duane Johnson had…
US Moves to Lift Remaining Gray Wolf Protections
BILLINGS, Mont. - U.S. wildlife officials want to strip gray wolves of their remaining federal protections and declare the species recovered following a decades-long restoration effort. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal released Thursday would put wolves under state…
Man Arrested for Killing Mother of his Child, Girl Missing
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police have arrested the man wanted for killing the mother of his child, wounding a second woman and for abducting the toddler. But, there is no sign of the 2-year-old girl. Dariaz Higgins was taken into custody…
Being Prepared For Upcoming Flooding
DULUTH, Minn.- With the upcoming rain and warm temperatures coming our way, the need for supplies to remain safe and keep the water out of our houses will be key. However,…
Fire Destroys Moose Lake Motel
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Wednesday morning, a fire destroyed a business in Moose Lake. Authorities responded to a warning from a customer just before noon today at the 'Moose Lake Hotel' on…
Park Point Residents Monitor Flooding Threat
DULUTH, Minn. - The road across the lift bridge is starting to collect standing water as the snow melts in Park Point. At some points water is completely covering…
More Northlanders Buy Flood Insurance Ahead of Rain and Warmth
DULUTH, Minn.- The potential for flooding has homeowners thinking about flood insurance. Pat Shelton, an agent at Farmers Insurance in Duluth said people are worrying about heavy snow and…
Flooded Roads Created by Frozen Creeks in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes clearing flooded roads isn't as simple as removing the water or unclogging a nearby storm drain or culvert. A harsh winter can cause water backup in another…
Restoration Companies Ready to Help as Flooding Begins in the Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. - There are many stages in the process of dealing with flood damage and now local restoration companies are gearing up to be ready Flood damage can weaken elements within…
