DULUTH, Minn. – Families spent Sunday learning all about horses in their neighborhood. The event was offered at five barns across the Northland. Kids and adults learned how to groom horses and took pony rides. “It’s different than what kids get to do every day,” said Lauren Brickley, a working student at West Amity Stables. “You get to interact with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Victims of human trafficking were honored at a memorial in Duluth. Every year on May 1st, a ceremony and procession memorializes missing and murdered indigenous women. That group is disproportionately affected by sex trafficking. “It’s an issue in our community and I just don’t think on a day to day basis it gets enough attention and we’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has installed energy-efficient LED streetlights across much of the city, but some citizens and business owners are not happy about the brighter, white lights on their streets. The city plans to expand the installation of LED streetlights as part of the Superior Street reconstruction, and may install them in other parts of Downtown…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Edison Charter Schools are starting a district-wide special reading project. Every kindergarten through fifth grade student, staff member, and administrator will receive a copy of “The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles,” a children’s book by Julie Andrews. They are all asked to read the book at home over the next few weeks. “It’s a great…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Questions are rising involving Husky Energy’s use of Hydrogen Fluoride, a deadly, skin eating chemical when in contact with humans. This comes after the historic explosion and fire April 26th at Husky’s Superior oil refinery, which miraculously did not take any lives or release any of that Hydrogen Fluoride in the process. Governor Scott Walker (R-Wis.) was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – UW-Superior Yellowjacket athletics is honoring first responders, Red Cross Members, and Husky Energy employees by gifting them free admission to a concert held at Wessman Arena. “We had guys and women put their lives on the line to put that fire out,” said Tony Guerra, a Disaster Program Manager. “We had folks coming in to help people…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Because of Thursday’s mandatory evacuation after the Husky Refinery explosion and fire, UW-Superior was closed Friday, April 27th. Because of that, the opening of their spring musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” was delayed until Saturday. The comedy musical tells the story of six students all trying to win a spelling bee championship. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday evening, two people fell through ice on Lake Superior off of Park Point. A 13-year-old boy was seen in the water floating on an ice chunk. He was pulled out of the water by a supervising adult and was treated for possible injuries at the scene. Later, a 47-year-old woman also fell through the ice in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another sign of the warm weather — ticks are out for the season. Veterinarians tell us the time is now to get pets up to date on flea and tick products. The Northland is one of the hot bed areas for Lyme disease, so vets recommend getting every dog a Lyme vaccine. They say the vaccine is…
DULUTH, Minn. – The roses will soon be back for the season at the Rose Garden on London Road. Saturday, April 28th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, Duluth Parks staff and volunteers will raise the roses out of the ground. Pre-registration for volunteers is encouraged but not required. Volunteers are reminded to wear gloves and dress for the weather. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the warm weather finally here, dogs and their people are heading to dog parks across the country and here in the Northland. But while dog parks can be important and fun places for pets, there are some risks. According to Consumer Affairs, dog park injuries affected 24,000 Nationwide insured dogs last year. Dogs are just like…
DULUTH, Minn. – Experts say there is not enough housing for the growing workforce in Minnesota. Members of the Governor’s Housing Task Force met with Northeastern Minnesota housing leaders at the DECC in Duluth. They discussed ways to solve the problem like lowering rent costs, offering more down payment assistance, and providing help building single family homes. “The construction industry…
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – On April 20, Andrew Gokee, 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, was shot in the head at his brother’s house in Carlton County, Minnesota. Gokee later died from that gunshot wound. The State of Minnesota is charging Gokee’s nephew, James Montano, with second degree murder for the shooting. We are learning more about the life of Andrew Gokee,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Firefighters in Superior continue to remember their longtime battalion chief who died last wee Firefighters describe the 46 year old Erik Sutton as a special guy with a lot of character. They say he was quick with a joke and was always there to help his brothers and sisters no matter what. They tell us the department…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Lakewalk was heavily damaged by the massive waves during last week’s storm. The Lakewalk had yet to be repaired after an October storm caused millions of dollars in damage. Some sections of the Duluth Lakewalk, like one near the Fitger’s complex and the Portland Malt Shop, have been closed off for public safety, but city…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week, a delegation from Duluth will attend the unveiling of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alamama. It will become the first memorial dedicated to the legacy of enslaved African Americans. Recently, a walking tour of the Duluth lynchings was given to raise money for the Duluth delegation’s trip. Many people have seen…
CASTLE DANGER, Minn. – With all the warm weather this weekend, people were getting out to state parks enjoying the first weekend that actually felt like spring. The water is really flowing over the waterfall as the spring thaw has finally ramped up at Gooseberry Falls State Park up the north shore. With all that comes a lot of tourists…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A house fire Saturday afternoon sent two residents to a local hospital to be treated for possible smoke inhilation. More than a dozen Iron Range fire departments battled the flames at the house on the 500 block of 8 1/2 Street South. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Public…
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A suspect is in custody pending formal charges after a shooting on Friday night in Carlton County. The shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m. at a residence at 4020 Kari Road in Progress Township. Police discovered Andrew Gokee, 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, with a gunshot wound to the head. According to a report from Gokee’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Feminist Action Collective took a walking tour of the 1920 lynching of three black men in Duluth. The tour began at the old police station on East Superior Street and ended at the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on East First Street. The tour is given to about thirty groups every year to help put the lynching…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the cold spring, some fly fishing has been happening out on the Brule River in Wisconsin and up the North Shore. The Arrowhead Fly Fishers have meetings every month where they teach people new to the sport how to cast. They welcome everyone at their events to learn more about fishing in the Northland. “For me,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East Daredevils robotics team is competing in the world championships next week in Detroit. The team held an annual fundraiser to raise money for lodging, food, and travel costs associated with their trip. They hope to raise about $30,000 from today’s pasta dinner, bake sale, silent auction, and robotics demonstrations to fund their chance at…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Junior League of Duluth awarded more than $13,000 to local non-profits. The organization of women donated money every April to help improve the community. Six different non-profits were granted a total of $13,340 at Tuesday’s Junior League meeting. The money is expected to go a long way in helping those organizations complete their missions. The Damiano…
DULUTH, Minn. – AmeriCorps volunteers are building a new legacy house in Lincoln Park that will house future members and volunteers while they serve in the organization. A team of nine National Civilian Community Corps, or NCCC members and a VISTA volunteer are working on the project on West Third Street in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. “We just gutted the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians got a taste of Muslim cuisine and culture at the Zeitgeist Arts Building in Duluth. Food was served featuring the kind of flavors made by Muslim families throughout the world, in the Middle East, Africa, and East Asian regions. After dinner, the documentary film ‘The Sultan and the Saint’ was shown to teach more about Muslim…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new World War I memorial is expected to be built this year in West Duluth. Memorial Park on Grand Avenue has memorials for World War I veterans now but, according to Parks and Recreation Department officials, they have aged and lost their function. Veteran’s Day 2018, on November 11th, will mark a hundred years since the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – With all the recent snow, Mont du Lac Ski Resort in Superior has decided to stay open for at least one more weekend. Resort officials tell us this is the latest into Spring they’ve been open for quite some time. They’re expecting great conditions this weekend for skiing and snowboarding. “We were still advertising about twenty to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth kids have been helping their neighbors shovel. Tessa Bixler and Selah Green say that each cleared at least twenty driveways today and got help from the thankful residents at many of those homes. “It’s good to help out the community,” said Green. “We like helping people,” added Bixler. “And people that are in wheelchairs, they…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Sunday’s ten-inch snow totals in Duluth broke the 9.7-inch all-time record for April 15th according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists there say big April storms like this one are not unheard of but they are pretty rare. In the hundred-plus year history of the Duluth National Weather Service office, only ten times have twelve inches of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The winter storm has made an impressive scene in Canal Park once again. “We’ve seen some crazy storms out here but this is crazy,” said Alyssa Miketin while watching the waves. Ten foot high waves crash over the Duluth Harbor breakwater. “The waves are incredible. In my lifetime, I think I’ve only seen them this big one…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A fire Saturday afternoon in Virginia left one house heavily damaged. Nobody was injured in the fire. It was reported just after 12:00 p.m. Saturday at a house on the 1000 block of Sixth Avenue North. At the height of the fire, more than fifty firefighters were at the scene from several area fire departments. The cause…
DULUTH, Minn. – A mock rape trial was held at the University of Minnesota Duluth. It featured a fictional crime being presented by real attorneys in front of a real judge. Students served as a jury and decided whether to convict the fake defendant. Organizers hope the event will teach the community what a real rape trial is like. “I’m…
DULUTH, Minn. – You can get your maple syrup fix every Wednesday this month at the historic Glensheen estate. ‘Mouthful of Maple’ has cooking demonstrations and samples from the Duluth Grill. This week, they made maple fudge for the crowd. Plus, a speaker from Sapsucker Farms taught how to harvest maple syrup. “The Congdons did historically tap trees in Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lincoln Park renovation project has now been fully funded. Construction will begin in that park later this year. Meanwhile, the Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission is looking forward to their multi-million dollar St. Louis River Corridor Initiative. They discussed those and many more projects at their annual meeting tonight. “It’s an opportunity for the public to…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new public housing community officer will be added to the Duluth police force. The city council approved paying $270,000 to fund the officer over the next three years. They will serve along with one other officer to improve conditions at Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority sites. “Anytime you have a police presence in a building, it…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – Last month, we told you about a movie set being built in Chisholm. “The Harbinger” is expected to begin shooting on April 17th. As the Veterans Films crew continues to prepare, they’re becoming more and more impressed with local Iron Range workers. Stepping through the doorway that connects the Chisholm City Hall to Ironbound Studios is like…
DULUTH, Minn. – One out of every four people report being cyberbullied at some point in their lives, and one out of every six people admit to cyberbullying others. Spreading hurtful comments or rumors and sharing explicit images on the internet is a problem among teens but, according to Justin Patchin, most students are misbehaving online. Patchin is a professor…
CLOQUET, Minn. – It’s fine arts week at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Events around campus are showcasing the college’s arts programs including visual art, music and writing. Instructors hope it will inspire more students to explore arts classes and enhance their education. “It helps people expand the potential of their thinking,” said Sterling Rathsack, the college’s visual…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine spoke about his vision for small business and retail development in the city. The talk at Belknap Lounge was part of the ‘Entrepreneurs on Tap’ program sponsored by U.W. Extension. Mayor Paine hopes the talk will convince prospective businesses that Superior can be a successful spot for them. “Folks are nervous about what…
DULUTH, Minn. – Student voices filled Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica. The college’s a capella group ‘Vocal Revolution’ performed their annual spring concert where they sang a variety of pop songs. This year, they were joined by student choirs from Denfeld, Hermantown, and Shell Lake high schools. “It’s such a fun experience,” said Shelby Schiller of Vocal…
DULUTH, Minn. – Vintage snowmobiles raced on the trails of Spirit Mountain Ski Resort in Duluth. The second annual Snowmobile Meltdown is a fundraiser for the resort’s ski patrol. Last year, the event raise about $1,200 and this year they’re hoping for more to fund the patrol’s CPR and Outdoor Emergency Care training. “Anybody that gets injured, we’re their first…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing is opening a brand new taproom this Thursday. Before they move to the new space, they threw a party to say goodbye to the original taproom. Customers and employees drank beer and celebrated the brewery’s new upgrade. The famous taproom sign was taken down and moved to the new location just down the street….
ST.PAUL, Minn.- On a historic night at the Xcel Energy Center the University of Minnesota Duluth captured their second National Championship in program history 2-1 over Notre Dame, outshooting the Irish 35-20. In front of a home-state crowd of 18,303 UMD struck first as Senior Captain, and Esko native, Karson Kuhlman scored the game’s first goal on an assist from Jade…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Fans have kept the party going since Wednesday in Saint Paul. Many feel confident their team can continue their winning ways on Saturday, when the UMD Bulldogs take on Notre Dame in the Championship game. Carson Bock made the trip to cheer on his team. “We’ve been getting shots, we’ve been playing hard and we’re looking…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – College hockey fans filled a parking lot across the street from the Xcel Energy Center, tailgating before the national semifinal games Thursday. The u-m-d pep band and cheerleaders brought the party to frozen fest as bulldogs fans played games and danced their worries away before their team faced off against Ohio State. Ryan Ozan, a Bulldogs…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The UMD Bulldogs will play Ohio State at the Excel Energy Center in the Frozen Four at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). Fox 21’s Andrew Kirov was there earlier today to gather all the sites and sounds of the event. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Sports Tags: frozen four, Hockey, sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth bike swap is now accepting donations for their 2018 fundraiser. You can drop off bikes any day until April 21st at Continental Ski and Bike on East First Street in Duluth. Organizers are hoping to collect about seven-hundred bikes. They will be sold on April 21st and 22nd. Proceeds will be donated to the Head of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Harbor Mission served a free Easter dinner to the homeless, addicted, and other people in need in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The annual Easter celebration is for anyone alone on the holiday. The dinner was served to 150 people last year and this year the Duluth Harbor Mission hoped to serve 200. The smell of…
CASS LAKE, Minn. – On Friday night at 11:14 PM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire in the area of Second St E in the City of Cass Lake. Officers and the Cass Lake Fire Department responded and located a residential home engulfed in fire. The fire was extinguished early Saturday morning and a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Gardeners across the Northland are getting their planting done ahead of this year’s growing season. Dan’s Feed Bin in Superior estimates they go through about three tons of lawn seed, and four or five-hundred pounds of garden seed every year. It’s still pretty cold outside but customers are getting a jump start on getting their soil ready….
