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Eyes on the Sky as Fourth Fest Inches Closer

Officials Will Make a Decision Regarding Fourth Fest by Noon on Wednesday, July 4, Weather Permitting
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DULUTH, Minn. – All eyes are on the sky as forecasters have mentioned rain showers and strong storms multiple times for the forecast on Independence Day. As of Tuesday afternoon, FOX 21 Meteorologist Brittney Merlot says we should expect storms in the morning hours, and a mix of sun and clouds through the afternoon. Later into the evening, strong storms are…
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Food Truck Fridays Begin

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DULUTH, Minn.-Food Truck Fridays have begun again in downtown Duluth. Numerous food vendors were parked outside of the main Duluth library earlier today to celebrate the growing business in the Northland. A member of the Rambler food truck team told us today the event isn’t about competition against other businesses, but rather having a unity with their peers. “It’s really…
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Primary Voting Begins in Minnesota

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DULUTH, Minn.-Early absentee voting for this primary elections has begun in Minnesota. The primary, which will be held August 14th, will have numerous races with a number of challengers for the state’s top spots. A rally was held at Duluth City Hall earlier today for DFL candidates. One DFL supporter we spoke to said this election cycle will have a…
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Prince’s Band to Perform in Northland

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BAYFIELD, Wis.-The spirit behind Prince is making its way to the Northland next month. Prince’s band the New Power Generation will perform at the Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield July 7th for a very special show. Since Prince’s death back in 2016, the group grieved of their loss, but now they are hitting the road again to let Prince’s music…
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Food Share Event Held on North Shore

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TWO HARBORS, Minn.-On a normal month 9,000 pounds of food are distributed from the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf. Today, however, 10,000  pounds were handed out to those in needs during the community’s second annual Food Share. Almost 40 volunteers arrived at the food shelf this morning to help give out the food to 150 families in the community. The…
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UDAC Moving Into Old DBU Site

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DULUTH, Minn.-A massive donation announced today is changing the organization UDAC for years to come. Nortlanders Joseph and and Nancy Bullyan, of Bullyan RV, have donated $3 million to UDAC so they can purchase the Duluth Business University building in the western end of Duluth. UDAC, which helps people with disabilities learn life skills while getting job training, expect to…
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Tour Superior Street During Reconstruction

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DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Experience along with the city of Duluth are teaming up to help Northlander’s dig a little deeper into the history of the downtown area. Walking tours began today where participants can explore what’s been unearthed during the Superior Street reconstruction process, along with looking deeper into the historic buildings in downtown Duluth. Those leading the tours say…
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Construction Continues at Superior High School

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SUPERIOR, Wis.-Construction continued today at the Superior High School as they are making some additions to the site. The old kitchen and cafeteria, along with some of the class rooms and administrative offices known as the “Circle,” are being torn down over the next few weeks. This tear down will mean the facility will have a new common space, performing…
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Construction Continues Along Highway 61

Construction projects and tourists are making a jam-packed Northshore drive.
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TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The construction on Highway 61 is causing some delays for summer travelers but they say it’s worth wait. “We love the Northshore, we’ve been coming up here since the 60’s I think, at least once a year,” tourist Rose Gordon said. During the week, single-lane traffic is open but stopped cars are a common site along the…
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FarWestFest This Weekend

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DULUTH, Minn.-The FarWestFest kicks off tonight in Gary New Duluth on Commonwealth Avenue. Food vendors have already opened up for the night with music beginning at 8 p.m. Festivities continue on through the weekend and will feature a street dance Saturday and a car show Sunday. Organizers of the event say it’s a fun way to get the community involved….
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Solstice Celebrated in Lincoln Park

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DULUTH, Minn.-A celebration is taking place in Lincoln Park until 8 p.m. to celebrate the summer solstice. It’s all happening on the 1900 block of West Superior Street to celebrate one of the longest days of the year. The event features craft vendors, art, music, a steam roller printing press, and of course food. The event also celebrates some of…
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Military Map Donations Accepted

Veterans Memorial Hall Looking for Military Maps
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DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Veterans Memorial Hall is looking for donations of military maps. It’s all part of project for the Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center which helps preserve the stories behind Northlander’s involvement in the military. Organizers say the donated maps will be taken and put in protective frames. Once there, staff at the site say the maps…
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St. Luke’s Heart Center Honored

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DULUTH, Minn.-St. Luke’s was honored earlier today being recognized as a Heart Attack Receiving Center from the American Heart Association. They received a gold level status from the organization for their work in helping patients with STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) heart attacks – one of the deadliest kinds. Physicians there said the award was a team effort. “It says a…
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Trump Rally Recap

Trump Was in Duluth Yesterday for a Rally
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DULUTH, Minn.-Less than 24 hours ago, President Donald Trump was in Duluth hosting a roundtable with area leaders and eventually a rally at Amsoil Arena. Amsoil was packed to capacity inside and out – the president after the event, Tweeted that there was about 9,000 people in the arena, with another 10,000 outside. DECC officials said 8,400 attended the event inside….
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Stauber Rally Held Ahead of Trump’s Event

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DULUTH, Minn.-A rally for Republican Eighth District congressional candidate Pete Stauber was held earlier today at his campaign headquarters in Hermantown. Stauber said a very special phone call he received from President Trump helped drive his visit to the area, which is one of most hotly contested congressional races in the country. “It was three months ago the president called…
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DFL Rally Held in Duluth Ahead of Trump’s Rally

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DULUTH, Minn.-In Leif Erickson Park earlier today, multiple Democratic leaders from the state government made a stop in Duluth to show off their DFL pride. State Representative and  candidate for governor Erin Murphy, along with State Representative Liz Olson from Duluth, both denounced Trump and what he stands for. “I’m here to say the policies of Donald Trump are not…
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Trump Fans Line Up Early for Event

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DULUTH, Minn.-Northlander’s and people from across the country have bombarded Amsoil Arena to get a look at President Trump during his rally at Amsoil. One supporter we spoke with from Tennessee said he’s been there since yesterday afternoon. It’s his 46th rally in 20 states and says he keeps going to them because he likes the experience. “Well … it’s…
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Groundbreaking Held for New Apartments

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DULUTH, Minn.-A groundbreaking celebration was held earlier today for phase two of the Capstone Apartments at Matterhorn Circle in Duluth. The new development is being created to address the housing shortage by offering 81 apartment units in two buildings. “We’ve had lots of calls already so we think we are going to do very well, it’s going to be a…
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Active Adventures: Starting Line Etiquette

FOX 21's William Seay Speaks with the Starting Line Coordinator from Grandma's Marathon
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TWO HARBORS, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21 Meteorologist William Seay speaks with Two Harbors Chamber President Janelle Bianco Jones. Jones is also the Starting Line Coordinator for Grandma’s Marathon. She tells FOX 21 it’s important to make sure you don’t bring any bags with you to the starting line because you’ll be asked to discard them. Jones say…
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Library Book Sale Begins

Sale Goes Through Thursday
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DULUTH, Minn.-The annual Friends of the Duluth Library book sale has kicked off once again. Tens of thousands of books are for sale at the main library, all with the funds going back to the library for programming. Staff at the event say without the fundraising from this event alone, many of the programs would not happen at the library….
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Downtown Farmers Market Open in Superior

Market Will be Open Every Wednesday Through October
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SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Downtown Farmers Market is back open for the summer and fall. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday through the end of October at 1215 Banks Avenue. Traditionally it’s been held at the Superior Public Library, but has since moved to its new location over the last few years due to…
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New Habitat Home Being Built in Superior

Home Will House Family With Seven Children
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  SUPERIOR, Wis.-A huge family with seven children is getting a home built for them in Superior. It’s all part of a project by the Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity and regional carpenters. The family also works to put the home together and then pay off an affordable mortgage based on their income. The Defoe family told us today they…
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Service Center Employees Honored

25 Retirees from St. Louis County Also Honored at Ceremony
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DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Auditor’s Service Center at the Miller Hill Mall got some special recognition today from the County Board  for all the work they’ve done to battle the changes in Minnesota’s licensing system. Over the last year, multiple issues have popped up in that system. In July, a new $93 million statewide database was introduced to keep…
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Operation K-9 This Thursday

Event Features Law Enforcement K-9’s
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SUPERIOR, Wis.-Police K-9’s serve a vital role in law enforcement whether it’s helping apprehend an armed suspect or sniffing out a drug bust. This Thursday those skills will be on display during “Operation K-9” from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Superior at Amsoil Center right off the Bong Bridge. During the event, five different law enforcement agencies will have 14…
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Fire Rips Through Garage on Congdon Boulevard

No One Injured
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DULUTH, Minn.-A garage fire at 8031 Congdon Boulevard left no one injured in the early afternoon hours. Five trucks were on the scene to put out the blaze. There were no hydrants near the garage, so they had to set up a water system with the city’s pumping station there. The Duluth fire marshal is continuing to investigate the incident….
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Police Camps Held for Youth in Cloquet

Students Get to Learn All About What Police Do
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CLOQUET, Minn.-All week, kids from Cloquet and the Fond du Lac Reservation are learning all about what police officers do as they participate in a variety of camps throughout the area. The program, being run by the Cloquet and Fond du Lac police departments, aims to put police in a more positive light in young people’s eyes. Organizers we spoke…