DULUTH, Minn. – A vote by the Duluth city council Monday to rezone land for a proposed Kwik Trip near Proctor did not have the proper amount of votes to do so, according to council president Joel Sipress. Sipress said a super majority vote of six was needed to rezone the land from residential to mixed-use — not the 5-3…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city councilors gave a final vote of approval Monday night for Sunday liquor sales. This vote of approval now allows liquor stores to beginning selling on Sunday as early as July 16. The vote comes after Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill earlier this year that lifted the state’s 158-year-old ban on Sunday liquor sales. Local…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council voted Monday night to rezone property near Proctor from residential to mixed-use, which allows a Kwik Trip development to move forward. The vote came down to a 5-3 vote with councilors Joel Sipress, Gary Anderson and Howie Hanson voting against the rezoning and Elissa Hansen absent. The parcels of land are at Boundary…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota owners of vehicles powered exclusively by electricity will face a new fee next year. Minnesota Public Radio reports the annual $75 surcharge approved by state lawmakers takes effect in January. Minnesota joins a growing number of states tacking on an extra registration charge on electric vehicles to make up for lost gas tax revenues….
BAYFIELD, Wis. – A 64-year-old motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries after an accident on WIS 13 near Bayfield, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The incident happened on Saturday, June 10 just after 7 p.m. on WIS 13 at Superior Avenue in Bayfield County. A Volkswagon Jetta was traveling northbound on WIS 13, and attempted to make a left-hand turn…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The new owner of a building on the 100 block of East Superior Street has been revealed. The buyer is under and entities of Hall Equities group out of California. While the company spokesperson would not confirm what is planned – if any — for the building and the three tenants inside, including Old Town Antiques, it…
DULUTH, Minn. — The historic Original Coney Island on East Superior Street has been sold after more than 90 years of serving hungry customers. On Wednesday, signs and décor inside the restaurant were off the walls as a transformation is underway for a new restaurant. The name of the new tenant, Martha’s Daughter, was created in 2014, according to its…
DULUTH, Minn. – The changing newspaper industry has forced the Duluth News Tribune to put its building up for sale. But the DNT reports the future is bright as the paper nears its150th birthday. According to the DNT, the current building on the 400 block of West First Street has too much empty space after the historic printing press was…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth has begun installing a temporary loading platform for the Vista Fleet while the city deals with fixing the crumbling dock walls and areas around it behind the DECC. The wooden platform will allow visitors to safely get on the Vista cruises, according to the city. The problem comes from the aging timbers below…
CLOQUET, Minn. – After a three-month investigation, Cloquet’s police chief, Steve Stracek, is cleared of that “vote of no confidence” complaint by officers of his own department. It’s part of a separation agreement between Stracek and the city, which includes Stracek retiring Thursday. And now, for the first time since the investigation began in March, a longtime police commander is…
FINLAYSON, Minn. (Press Release) — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault which took place early this morning in the city of Finlayson. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents and crime scene personnel are assisting with the investigation. Shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday, Pine County sheriff’s deputies responded to two 911 calls reporting an assault at an…
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A Wrenshall kidnapping and assault suspect on the run from authorities has been captured in Vancouver. Washington. Scott Lindgren, 21, has been wanted for “felony threats of violence” and “aggravated tampering with a witness.” This is the same suspect accused of and facing current charges of tying a young boy to a chair, stomping on his head and carving the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The iconic Crabby Ol’ Bill’s eatery in Canal Park is possibly a little less crabby right now because it’s opening Friday and under new ownership. The popular hot spot has gotten rotted wood fixed up, along with fresh paint and a deep cleaning inside where all those famous mini donuts are made. “Our company, Titanium Partners, is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The application deadline is over in Superior, and two candidates are officially in the running to be appointed to the former council seat of Graham Garfield who resigned. Tylor Elm handed in 232 signatures of support with his application. Elm lost to Garfield in a recent election by one vote. The other candidate is Kara Schmidt who…
Robert Getty (St. Louis Co Jail) CHERRY, Minn. – Deputies from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office attempted to arrest a 48-year old male in the Cherry Township area around 5 a.m. Sunday, May 28. The male, who authorities have identified as Robert Getty, of McKinley, was wanted on charges stemming from a domestic assault which has occurred in…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Saint Scholastica student has raised money to help out a good Samaritan in her neighborhood. Last summer, Lindsay Monson came across an elderly woman named Rosemary, who spends her day cleaning up parks in the Duluth community. Monson wanted to do something to give back to her neighbor before she graduated. Categories: Community, News, News –…
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DULUTH, Minn. – In Part 2 of a special report, Downtown Duluth: What’s Next?, you’ll meet a new generation of business developers who are determined to make their mart on West Superior Street – all during a time when the retail industry is feeling the pressure of online shopping an e-commerce. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports. A renaissance, a boom,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Visit Duluth is in the process of moving into a big section of open retail space in the Holiday Center along West Superior Street. On Wednesday, employees of Visit Duluth were packing up last-minute boxes in the old building across from Minnesota Power. Meanwhile, construction crews are busy getting the new space ready – where Brownie’s Furniture…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A well-known Twin Ports brewer and owner of the Cedar Lounge in Superior is moving closer to opening a brewery. The signage for Earth Rider Brewery is now up on the Cedar Lounge building on North Tower Avenue. Owner Tim Nelson says construction for the brewery will begin around June 1 at the neighboring building. Equipment will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Major changes are beginning to unfold in downtown Duluth as investors and city leaders work to keep the area progressive. In Part 1 of a special report, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger takes a look at the changing retail industry downtown as the buyer habits of consumers continue to shift online. There’s no denying downtown Duluth is on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of drivers became victims of vandalism overnight Sunday into Monday. That’s because the windows of at least 30 vehicles were blown out by what authorities believe were BBs from a BB gun. The damage was felt in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and West Duluth. No arrests were made as of Monday. If you know anything, call…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – A retired teacher of the Duluth School District, Jill Lofald, has announced she is running for the School Board Dist. 4 seat and will run against current board member Art Johnston. Below is a press release from Lofald: *Retired Denfeld Teacher – English-Speech-Theater. * Speech and Debate Coach for Denfeld and East students. We have…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The ex-fiancé of former Superior city councilor Graham Garfield broke her silence first to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Wednesday. Kara Schmidt talked about the incident that lead to four domestic abuse charges against Garfield, as well as her jump into the race to replace Garfield’s former council seat. “It’s heart shattering. I didn’t expect my whole life…
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Report #1 5-16-2017 One person was killed and more than 25 people were injured tonight following tornadoes that hit northwestern Wisconsin. The National Weather Service says a supercell tracked across Polk, Barron, and Rusk counties late Tuesday afternoon spanning one or more tornadoes. Barron County: One fatality, 25 injuries at the Prairie Lake Estate Mobile Park in Cameron. Approximately 40…
CAMERON, Wis. (KMSP) – One person is dead and 25 others are injured after tornado touchdowns near Cameron, Wis., according to the Barron County Sheriff. There is widespread damage in the area. Click here for aerial footage. The search for survivors is ongoing. Responders could hear the voices of people trapped inside their homes when they first arrived, packing six…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports broadcasting industry is remembering the life of radio icon Pat Cadigan. Cadigan died Monday morning after a short illness. He was 81 years old. Cadigan was originally from Superior and began his career at KDAL radio in 1961. His sidekick for 26 of those years was Rick Jordan. Later, longtime KDLH-TV anchor Pat Kelly…
IRON RANGE – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal alcohol-related crash that’s claimed the life of a 7-year-old Hibbing girl and a 26-year-old man from Superior. That accident happened just before midnight Saturday on U.S. Highway 169 near Buhl. Authorities say Jason Gates of superior was driving under the influence of alcohol when his vehicle collided with the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The love is continuing to build in the form of dozens of locks on a portion of Duluth’s Lakewalk. All types of padlocks can be seen attached to four wooden posts behind Comfort Inn and Suites. Love Locks, as they are often called, have become a growing trend across the country and even the world where sweethearts…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Final plans are in the works for a big fundraising party at Zeitgeist Center for the Arts and Community. “Spirit of the Times” is Saturday, May 20. The entire Zeitgeist building on East Superior Street will be shut down for the fundraiser. The café will turn into a nightclub. There will be authentic food craft drinks, improve…
DULUTH, Minn. – An iconic boat in Canal Park that has a summer smell like no other has been rescued. We’re talking about Crabby Ol’ Bill’s. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger confirmed Thursday the owners of Titanium Partners have purchased the historic boat along the Lakewalk and the business inside. The sale means the popular mini donuts of all kinds will…
DULUTH, Minn. – A popular Lincoln Park drive-in is back open for the season. A & Dubs was packed all day Wednesday with cars lining up outside for burgers, fries and of course the cold root beer. The restaurant has been a staple in Duluth for more than 50 years. The owner says it’s the fresh ingredients and homemade sauces…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new developer in town has big plans for the former Bagley’s building on the 300 block of West Superior Street. Kevin Kuklis, 40, is a Hermantown native who lives in Texas these days, but has a strong passion for downtown Duluth. Kuklis told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger he’s working on the top floor of the building…
DULUTH, Minn. – There was new information Tuesday involving the disturbing graffiti spray-painted all over one of the historic lighthouses in Canal Park. The Army Corps of Engineers put a fresh coat of white paint on top of the graffiti. A top official with the Duluth Army Corps of Engineers says the U.S. discussions are now underway to form a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Five years after launching 7 West TapHouse in downtown Duluth, and most recently on Tower Avenue in Superior, the fast-making burger machine is expanding near the Miller Hill Mall. “I sat up here and counted the number of cars one day, and the number is ridiculous,” said Rick Lampton, owner of the 7 West businesses in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – One of Duluth’s oldest gas station groups has been sold. But the dozens of employees – some of more than 30 years – are staying put. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reported Tuesday that Curtis Oil has made a deal to sell eight of the nine franchise SuperAmerica gas station in the Northland to SuperAmerica Corporate. Curtis Oil…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior city council candidate who lost by one vote last month to the now-resigning Graham Garfield says he’ll run for the seat again if the council chooses to appoint a replacement. “In the end, depending on what the council decides, I’m looking to rise to the challenge an serve this city and the constituents who voted…
DULUTH, Minn. – The beacon of all lighthouses in Canal Park has been heavily defaced with loads of graffiti. This comes just as tourism season is beginning in the city of Duluth. The layers of black spray paint and marker could be found Monday all over the historic South Pier, which has the red roof and is down the pier…
DULUTH, Minn. – One of downtown Duluth’s oldest restaurants is up for sale. We’re talking about the Original Coney Island on 107 E. Superior Street. The classic restaurant has been serving up conies, burgers and malts at its current location since 1921. Owner Steve Sola, who bought the business in 2008, told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Monday that no sale…
DULUTH, Minn. – The tunnels of I-35 are getting a major spring cleanup from the roads to the walls. MnDOT crews began work on the northbound lanes around 6:30 p.m. Sunday and were expected to wrap up by 4 a.m. Motorists are urged to watch out for work zones and new directions. The I-35 southbound tunnels will start getting scrubbed…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – Dave Zbaracki, a Democrat, Congdon resident, veteran of Duluth’s outdoor sports industry, and 5th generation Duluthian, announced his candidacy for City Council in the 2nd District, challenging current City Council President, Joel Sipress, on Saturday in a Facebook post. Zbaracki, 34, is running on a platform of improving public health and accessibility, expanding our sharing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth tells FOX 21 the reconstruction work being done on the Minnesota Slip Bridge is ahead of schedule by a few days and is expected to open up this Friday. The raising of the bridge will allow the Vista Fleet and charter businesses to get their boats docked in the slip. The city expects…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior city council president Dan Olson spoke out Thursday evening after councilor Graham Garfield had a change of heart and released a statement that he would be resigning after all. “Right now, for me, it’s a relief because we were put in a bad situation because of the stuff going on with Mr. Garfield,” Olson explained. “I…
SUPERIOR, Wis – FOX 21 has learned Superior city councilor Graham Garfield has changed his mind and is resigning amid charges of domestic abuse, according to council president Dan Olson. This dramatic turn of events comes just two days after Garfield released a statement saying he would not step down from the council and is “entitled to a fair legal…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new niche of a business has opened up in downtown Duluth. A Time Treasured Antiques is now located next to Security Jewelers on the 300 block of West Superior Street. The owner, Catherine Miller, says her first week open, the support from the local nearby businesses was immediate. “We opened here Monday. This is our third…
