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Local Package Experts Discuss Safety

With package safety at the forefront of many American's minds, Fox 21 stopped at a local package business to find out how they keep the shipping industry safe.

DULUTH, Minn.-With package safety at the forefront of many American’s minds, Fox 21 stopped at a local package business to find out how they keep the shipping industry safe. Management there said they like to see packages remain open before they are boxed up. They will also ask you a lot of questions when you come in about your shipment…

Ballot Equipment Tested Today in St. Louis County

We are less than two weeks away from the general election, and that means local election officials are preparing for the big day.

DULUTH, Minn.-We are less than two weeks away from the general election, and that means local election officials are preparing for the big day. Earlier today, St. Louis County held a voting equipment test, which would reveal any flaws they have in their system. “We’re very happy everything is running smoothly … we’ve had minimal issues,” said Phil Chapman, the…

Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Climb

$1.6 billion - that's the estimated jackpot for tomorrow's Mega Millions drawing.

DULUTH, Minn.-$1.6 billion – that’s the estimated jackpot for tomorrow’s Mega Millions drawing. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is also climbing to more than $600 million. Today Fox 21 spoke with a math expert on what your odds on winning actually are. A professor at UMD said the odds of hitting the Mega Millions is about one in 300,000,000. Mathematically he says…

UMD ‘Students for Justice’ Speak Out Against the Purchase of Personal Protective Gear

A group of nearly 20 students calling themselves 'Students for Justice' are rallying against the city's possible purchase of riot gear.

DULUTH, Minn.- A group of students at the University of Minnesota Duluth calling themselves the Students for Justice marched around campus and spoke out against the city’s possible decision to purchase riot gear. The group of nearly 20 student activists chanted that a city that does not have problems with riots should not have to purchase riot gear. The students found…

Sen. Smith Visits Northland

Democratic Senator Tina Smith made a stop in Duluth today as she tries to drum up support for her campaign.

DULUTH, Minn.-Democratic Senator Tina Smith made a stop in Duluth today as she tries to drum up support for her campaign. Her first stop of the day was at Ecolibrium 3 in Lincoln Park where she met with local officials to talk about housing issues in the area. She said her goal today was to get a better understanding of…

Purple Heart Recipients to go on Outdoors Excursion

Purple Heart recipients are descending on the Northland for a special outdoors excursion.

DULUTH, Minn.-Purple Heart recipients are descending on the Northland for a special outdoors excursion. Five veterans arrived in Duluth today as they head out to Delta, WI for all the fishing and hunting they can handle. The event, being organized by the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation, is meant to serve as a way to relieve stress for the Purple…

Sir Ben’s Honored For Helping Disabled

A Duluth restaurant received a big honor today for all they do for people with disabilities.

DULUTH, Minn.-A Duluth restaurant received a big honor today for all they do for people with disabilities. Sir Benedict’s Tavern was named an Outstanding Disability Employer by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation. UDAC, which helps people with disabilities learn life skills while getting job training, nominated Sir Ben’s for the award, due to all the work the restaurant…

Farmers’ Market Still Going Strong

With the snow already starting to fly throughout the Northland, the gardening season is getting ready to wrap up.

DULUTH, Minn.-With the snow already starting to fly throughout the Northland, the gardening season is getting ready to wrap up. The farmers’ market in Superior is still open after battling some harsh conditions for growing earlier this year. One farmer we spoke to said the huge amounts of rain the area got at times, made things difficult. “In my mind…

Oktoberfest begins in Northland

DULUTH, Minn.-Oktoberfest has begun in Duluth. Today marks the beginning of the 43rd annual Oktoberfest for all of Grandma’s restaurants in the Northland. The event features plenty of German beer and food along with polka music all while serving as a reunion for community members. Oktoberfest runs through the middle of next month. To find a complete schedule of events,…