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Wisconsin General Election Results

Below are the results of the key races happening in the 2024 Wisconsin General Election. Results are coming from the Douglas County, Ashland County, Bayfield County, and Iron County Wisconsin’s websites. United States Senator: Republican Party: Eric Hovde 1,635,021; 48% Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) 1,662,072 votes 49% United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) 274,110 votes 63%…

Operation Green Light for Veterans

County turns Green in lead up to Veterans Day

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a push to turn St. Louis County green, in the lead up to this Veterans Day. The St. Louis County Board passed a proclamation joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) and counties across the country in Operation Green Light, to send a visible message of support for military veterans. In observance of those who have…

Clyde Iron Works Hosts Spell-Binding Event

DULUTH, Minn. — Clyde Iron Works hosted a spell-binding event this weekend with Thee Witchy Con of the North. The convention was created with the hope of breaking stigmas over personal beliefs while also emphasizing the Pagan Community of the Northland which organizers say is currently underrepresented. “Duluth has a huge Pagan community that’s under-served, and we really need to…

Downtown Duluth Welcomes New Mediterranean Restaurant

DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth welcomed a new Mediterranean restaurant last week and they’re eager to share these flavors with the Northland! Alto Pino is homing in on seasonal Duluth ingredients and turning them into something new and exciting. The dishes are described as “small but complimentary,” and the meals are meant to be shared with others. Right now, they…

Duluth Tenant Advocacy Group

Advocacy group holds public launch at City Hall

DULUTH, Minn. – A tenant advocacy group holds a launch event at Duluth City Hall on Wednesday. Duluth Tenants, a group stemming from the Super PAC TakeAction Minnesota, held an event on steps of City Hall to announce their launch. Activists and community members shared their own experiences struggling with high rent, insecure housing, and uncaring landlords and property management…

City Of Duluth Statement Ahead Of First Measurable Snowfall Of Season

“The City of Duluth is monitoring the winter weather forecast. Street maintenance crews will be out plowing snow and clearing ice from roadways as conditions demand. Roads are expected to become slippery with the mixed precipitation forecast for the region in the earlier morning. While currently only one to three inches of snow seem most likely for the City of…

Upper Lakes Foods Hosts Fall Food Show At DECC

DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC was sizzling with flavor on Tuesday as Upper Lakes Foods hosted it’s Fall Food Show. There was much to loaf at the venue from interactive demonstrations to fresh products, promotions and seminars. Upper Lakes Foods serves a range of customers from restaurants to schools, to healthcare settings, and far more. The show is designed to…

Wildcat Sanctuary Unveils “Catio Town”

SANDSTONE, Minn.–Can you imagine living in a jungle, a Barbie Dreamhouse, or even in the set of the hit tv show “Friends”? At the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, rescued hybrid cats get to live in these fun rooms. The Wildcat Sanctuary is known for their tigers and lions but today, they’re celebrating a new home for their hybrid cats. “We…

Duluth’s Brighton Beach Reopens

DULUTH, Minn. — After years of construction, Duluthians will be glad to hear that Brighton Beach is finally reopening. You might recall when Brighton Beach closed back in August of 2021. The beach endured years of erosion, leading to lengthy repairs. But now, they’re finally ready to welcome back the public. “What I will say, and I hope you will…

The Wonders of Japanese Kimono Silks

DULUTH, Minn. — The Needle Art Guild in Duluth is celebrating a special craft when it comes to sewing. The 51-year-old organization has been teaching a variety sewing techniques such as embroidery, stitching and beading. But Monday, the Needle Art Guild is learning about Japanese Kimono Silks by welcoming guest speaker Patty Sampson. She’s a custom dressmaker and designer who…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert was on the FOX 21 morning show Tuesday to talk about his 10 months on the job.  Click the videos below to hear the wide-ranging conversation of topics and issues. Part 1: Part 2:       Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political, Public Safety

Remembering Senator Paul Wellstone 22 Years Later

EVELETH, Minn.– Nearly 2 dozen people gathered Friday from Duluth, the Iron Range, and even the Twin Cities, reminisced and connect with one another about one senator who touched the lives of many, as well as the loved ones who died alongside him. “I just thought he was an amazing lawmaker with great energy. He stood for progressive values. Which…

Trunk or Treat Season Underway, Including at Eastridge Church

DULUTH, Minn. – Trunk or Treat events have becoming a popular staple during the month of October as part of Halloween celebrations.  Eastridge Church hosted their 13th annual event this past weekend. Hundreds took part in this event, with activities in both in the parking lot of the church and inside the church.  There were intricately decorated trunks, a bouncy…

Annual Fall Community Connect Event at Damiano Center

DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Community Connect took off Thursday at the Damiano Center. Nearly 400 people took advantage of everything the center is offering. The Damiano Center is partnering up with organizations such as Safe Haven, CHUM, and St Louis County. They provided different services that is accessible for anyone. Such as haircuts, a hot meal and over thirty…

DECC Hosts Annual MCEA Conference

DULUTH, Minn. — 500 community educators from all over the state gathering at the DECC Wednesday. They got to learn from one another and improve local school districts and communities. The Minnesota Community Education Association meets every year. In 2020, the most recent Duluth conference was cancelled. But now, the DECC is hosting the largest MCEA since the pandemic. Breakout…

Special Report: Ski Accident Inspires Duluth Man’s New Career

DULUTH, Minn.– After enduring a ski accident back in 2021, it left 17-year-old Duluth native paralyzed. It became an injury that inspired him to help others. “I became a wheelchair user. And not just a wheelchair user. But I had to deal with the chronic symptoms that came along with spinal cord injuries. Like bowel and bladder management, taking care…

Investment in Duluth Housing Development

A group of CEOs has invested in local housing

DULUTH, Minn. – A new housing development in West Duluth is nearly move-in ready. Housing shortages aren’t new or exclusive to Duluth, but some business leaders are hoping to drive development. Northland Housing Partners is a non-profit formed by CEOs from several local companies including Essentia Health and Maurices, that invests in funding developers to complete housing projects in the…

DECC $1M Line Of Credit Untouched, Not Extended; Board Celebrates New Revenue

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been exactly one year since Duluth city councilors said they were blindsided by a $1 million emergency line of credit request from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). But on Tuesday, the DECC board publicly celebrated that not a dime of the line of credit had been touched, and new revenue is up. Board President Peter…

Special Report Preview: Ski Accident Inspires Duluth Man’s Content Creation

DULUTH, Minn.– 17-year-old Mason Branstrator became paralyzed from the waist down after a skiing accident back in 2021. While conquering those hardships, he learned how to get his story out there and inspire others through his experiences. Now, the 21-year-old has been inspired to begin a new hobby after this incident. He is now doing content creating and helping others who…

KYN: Superior Goats Help Combat Pesky Plants

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Goats got their start this past summer. Owner Selinda Van Horn got a call to action, when she realized just how difficult plant removal can be. “We’ve been using the goats to clear our own property. And so, we thought well, there are other owners that could benefit this. And there are areas where you can’t get…

2nd Annual Workforce Solutions Series Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. — Workforce challenges continue to plague all types of industries across the country and here in the Northland. But there’s a push in Duluth to try to help. Monday morning at Clyde Iron Works, around 40 employers took part in the second-annual Workforce Solutions Series. It’s a collaborative effort between the city of Duluth’s, the Duluth-Area Chamber of…

Superior Goats Launches Goats on the Go!

SUPERIOR, Wis.– A local business is helping others with property maintenance by using their own goats! Superior Goats got their start just last summer. They travel to different properties, and let the goats do the work. The herd chows down on invasive plants, and other pesky weeds. The owner of Superior goats told Fox 21, It’s an environmentally friendly alternative…

Giant Pumpkins Arrive at Pier B Hotel

DULUTH, Minn.– Two giant pumpkins have made their way into the Northland, and they’re getting carved up to perfection! The pumpkins, weighing in at nearly 1,300 pounds each are on display at the Pier B hotel. The giant gourds were grown at Jerry’s Pumpkin Patch in Sturgeon Lake. And they were planted all the way back in early May. The…

Duluth Police Participate in Red Ribbon Campaign

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is highlighting the importance of a drug-free community this week. The Red Ribbon Campaign is in partnership with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. It honors Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena, a DEA special Agent who was killed by drug traffickers in 1985. Duluth squad cars will have red magnets on them for the week….

Superior Community Carves Pumpkins at Annual Harvest Festival

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The people of Superior came together to carve on Sunday. The Superior Community Garden Association hosting their annual Harvest Festival which included snacks, a grill out and of course pumpkin carving. They say that they hope to build a community through a shared love for growing and harvesting fresh food. “Our motivation is to provide a space…

Cloquet Carlton County Airport Receives Federal Funding

CLOQUET, Minn.– Federal funding is coming to the Carlton County Cloquet Airport for infrastructure improvements. The $241,149 grant will build a new hangar for aircraft storage. The new storage is 11,500 square feet. US Senator Amy Klobuchar visited the airport today and got a tour of the facilities. She expressed importance with aviation, and making sure airports have adequate funding…

Juvenile Arrested, Another Suspect at Large After Virginia Fight

VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Virginia Police Department was dispatched to a fight Wednesday evening.  According to the report, a 38-year-old male was being punched repeatedly by two other males. One of the males possibly had a knife. This happened around 7:30 at night on the 200 block of 3rd South Street. Upon arrival, Virginia Police spoke with a juvenile male…

Esko High School Hosts Fall Career Fest

ESKO, Minn.– With MEA weekend right around the corner, Esko High School had a day filled with stories, advice, and insight into potential careers! Eleventh graders are able to make personal connections with 22 different members of the work force. Ranging from service members in the National Guard, healthcare workers, employees from Cirrus Aircraft as well as some musicians.  Our…

SCCU Celebrates Partnership With UW-Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A brand-new stadium at UW-Superior is being celebrated with an award ceremony. A collaboration with Superior Choice Credit Union made this possible. The stadium is just the beginning when it comes to this partnership. The SCCU is being presented with the Universities of Wisconsin Regents Business Partnership Award. They’re aiming to enhance financial literacy and create internships…

Northern Lights Foundation Hosts Annual Children’s Charity Gala

DULUTH, Minn. — Local children facing life-threatening illnesses was the focus of a children’s charity gala in Duluth. The Northern Lights Foundation hosted the event at the DECC. More than 100 silent auction items were on display including everything from concert tickets to see Justin Timberlake, to a weekend getaway to Lake Tahoe. The Northern Lights Foundation is a Duluth…

Superior Mayor Says NTEC Is Scrapped; Minnesota Power Says No

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine believes the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center, or NTEC, is officially not going to be built along the Nemadji River. But Minnesota Power says that is not the case. Paine’s conclusion comes after Minnesota Power and its NTEC partner, Dairyland Power, recently withdrew their air permit to build the natural gas-powered plant near…

University of Wisconsin-Superior Hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin Superior hosted an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration. The event featured exhibitions of Native American dances alongside a local drum group. Members of the college’s Native Nations Student Organization helped organize and lead the event. The organization spreads awareness regarding first nation’s people. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Duluth Community Hosts Event for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day outside Duluth City Hall. While some know it as Columbus Day it’s also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The federal holiday bringing a celebration of song, tradition, music and culture. Monday in Duluth people came together on the steps of City Hall with decorated posters. Many wearing the color red…

Gary New Duluth Skatepark Officially Opens

DULUTH, Minn. — After 11 years of effort and fundraising the Gary New Duluth Skatepark is finally open to the public! The ribbon cutting happened Sunday and despite the weather dozens of skaters and community members went to show their support and to have some local food of course. The man behind the skate park explaining what it means to…

148th Bulldogs Returned Home After 3-Month Deployment

DULUTH, Minn. – Approximately 225 Bulldogs from the Minnesota National Guard 148th Fighter Wing returned safely home early Monday morning. Family of active service members waiting patiently for their active service family members 2:15 a.m. arrival. The over 200 Bulldogs were deployed for three-months to the Kadena Air Base in Japan to oversee the Indo-Pacific region. About half-way through their…

Minnesota Air National Guard Members Inducted Into ‘Flight Of Honor’

DULUTH, Minn.– A ceremony was held Thursday to recognize the efforts and sacrifice of eight members of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Family and friends gathered at the 148th Fighter Winter in Duluth to celebrate the Flight of Honor Induction ceremony. The airmen are being inducted for acts of notable service, heroism and dedication.  Their names are also part of…

Duluth Depot Begins Annual Haunted History Tours

DULUTH, Minn.– For over four years now, this sell out tour has been telling stories that are both unique, and scary. And from the sounds of it, people just can’t seem to get enough. “In October we run our haunted history tours. Which, it’s part paranormal investigation. And part history tour. Also, we talk about the legends and the folklore…