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Man Killed in Tragic Farm Accident Near Staples
Staples, MN – At around 6:13 Thursday evening (July 18th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department responded to a farm equipment rollover accident in rural Bullard Township, north of Staples. First responders arrived to the scene and located a front-end loader tractor lying upside down in the ditch along...
Hermantown Fire Department Launches New Program
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Fire Department has launched its new community connect program. This program is about supply first responders with vital information to better meet the needs of the community when they are called upon. Hermantown residents and businesses can voluntarily input any information that they think will aid responders. Users can outline their health or mobility issues, pets, hazards, or anything else that may affect how the responder’s approach.
Saturday afternoon storms may fire up but Sunday will calm down
SATURDAY: The first half of the day will be mostly dry with partly cloudy skies. Scattered thunderstorms develop for the afternoon and early evening, moving out by about 8 PM. If you have outdoor plans, keep an eye on the radar. Highs reach the 70s and 80s with lows in the 50s.
Duluth Woman’s Club Host 56th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Woman’s Club held their 56th annual Tour of Homes and Gardens Wednesday. 5 homes, 3 gardens, the Woman’s Club itself and the Duluth Boat Club all got in on the action. FOX21 cameras were allowed inside one of the homes which boasted some historical features.
UMD alumni Curtis Cox receives Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nomination
UMD alumni Curtis Cox has been named a 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee. Cox received his nomination for a bone marrow donation. In the spring of 2023, Cox participated in UMD’s Be the Match program, where he discovered he had matched with a two-year-old boy. Cox was flown out to Washington D.C. where he underwent the bone marrow extraction, and the next day, the two-year-old received the infusion.
City by City: Duluth, Floodwood, Superior
Duluth, Minn. - The St. Louis County Historical Society is opening a new exhibit on historic photographs of Duluth. “The Views of Duluth” is a free exhibit that features copies of Hugh McKenzie’s photographs and other notable Duluth photographers whose work highlights the establishments and architecture of the 1900s. From quiet streets and scenic overlooks to grand theaters and exciting recreation events, “The Views of Duluth” is located on the fourth-floor gallery above the Great Hall of the Duluth Depot at 506 W Michigan St. The Depot is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit will be open through August 31.
New Behavior Health Clinic Looks to Bridge Gap for Crisis Response
DULUTH, Minn. — A new behavior health care center is set to open near Downtown Duluth next week. During Tuesday’s public safety meeting, members of the Human Development Center opened the presser stressing the need for mental health support. A new Urgent Care Behavioral Health Clinic will open up on Monday with a dedicated space meant to de-escalate and service people who are having a mental or behavioral health crisis.
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
Minnesota has third highest rate of melanoma in the U.S. and dermatologist says it's time to take extra precautions
Minnesota has the third highest rate of melanoma in the United States and as summer continues to heat up, dermatologists are reminding people to take extra precautions.
Miners take care of North Stars in seven innings
HIBBING—With the playoffs fast approaching, the Hibbing amateur baseball team is fighting for a top seed in the tournament. The Miners took one step closer to that by pounding out 12 hits en route to an 11-0, 10-run rule victory over Rainy River Wednesday at Al Nyberg Field. That sets the stage for a crucial game Saturday against Roseau, beginning at 1 p.m. at Al Nyberg Field. ...
With Arrowhead heading to a $261M referendum this fall, see this list of largest Wisconsin school referendums in the last decade
With the Arrowhead Union High School District voting to put a $261.2 million facilities referendum on the November ballot, as well as a $7.6 million operational referendum, voters could approve an amount even larger than the $252 million referendum Milwaukee Public Schools' voters narrowly approved in April. With that in mind, where do...
‘Mega winner’: Winning $4.3 million Megabucks ticket sold at northeast Wisconsin Kwik Trip
REDGRANITE, Wis. (WFRV) – A $4.3 million Megabucks jackpot winning ticket was sold at a Waushara County Kwik Trip recently, becoming the largest Wisconsin Lottery prize won in 2024 so far. A release from Wisconsin Lottery states that the winning ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip in the...
B2010 and G2012 elite teams win at Lake Superior Open
The B2010 and G2012 elite teams both won the Lake Superior Open in Duluth. Game one – win eight to one, Legacy FC (eight) versus Mankato United (one). Keepers were Donovan Seals and Reid Poser. Goal scorers were Reid Poser (three), Zach Quamen (two), JC Martinez-Vazquez (one), Landon Kirschner (one), and Keagan Randall (one).
Despite a recent rebound, Minnesota bee farmers are facing a year of hardship
According to new state data, the number of bee colonies in Minnesota grew nearly 32% in the last five years. But Ames Bee Farm owner Brian Fredrickson says that’s mostly due to a new homesteading trend.
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