Dan Hanger, Author at Fox21Online

Hagen One-On-One Before Announcing His ‘Plans For The Future’

Press Conference Set For 10 a.m. Thursday

October 27, 2016

Dan Hanger,

FOX 21’s Dan Hanger sits down with Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen about his thoughts on the city’s current economic standing and how it looks for the future. This, as Hagen’s office announced he will be holding a press conference Thursday to announce “his plans for the future.”

Board Members Call For Transparency In All Dist. Property Offers

Board Members, Chairperson, Larson, Ness Sound Off

September 28, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Some board members aren’t happy they were not told about three separate offers from Many Rivers and say every offer deserves consideration and that policies can be suspended. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked to both sides of the issue to try to gain clarity on future offers of the vacant school buildings.

Mall: Old Country Buffet Space Won’t Become Golden Corral

September 22, 2016

Dan Hanger,

It’s a no-go for Golden Corral Buffet and Grill possibly moving into the vacant Old Country Buffet location at the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth.

‘Tycoons’ Being Replaced By ‘The Blind Pig’

New Establishment To Open Oct. 22

September 15, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Tycoons Alehouse in downtown Duluth is preparing to close its doors after five years of business on Superior Street. But the owner of Tycoons will reopen with a new name and new brand.

Hepatitis C Deaths Spike; Baby Boomers At Highest Risk

August 22, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Hepatitis C deaths have reached an all-time high in the U.S. – and it’s not just from dirty needles within the drug-using community. Baby Boomers are at highest risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Sen. Klobuchar: Northshore Miners Return Early

May 6, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Late Thursday, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar told FOX 21 more than 400 Northshore miners were back on the job in Silver Bay and Babbitt, which is sooner than expected.

Hundreds Honored at United Way Luncheon

April 27, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Hundreds of community-minded volunteers, businesses and organizations were honored for their services to the region on Wednesday.

Weekend Spotlight: March 18-20

March 18, 2016

Dan Hanger,

It’s your Weekend Spotlight with FOX 21 and TwinPortsNightlife.com

Mayor Larson Talks Blue Bridge Problems, Solutions

February 19, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson says she is determined to fix the troubled blue bridge that connects Canal Park to the DECC.

Former Police Chief: Duluth Needs More Officers

February 2, 2016

Dan Hanger,

While Duluth Mayor Emily Larson decides who should be the next police chief, the administration and elected officials on the council may want to get ready to start adding more officers on the street, according to former Police Chief Gordon Ramsay.

Police Chief Ramsay Packs Up On Last Day

Next Stop -- Wichita, Kansas

January 27, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay officially cleared his office Tuesday afternoon – on his last day on the job.

Former Brewhouse Co-Owner Purchases Cedar Lounge

January 6, 2016

Dan Hanger,

A former co-owner of Fitger’s Brewhouse in Duluth now has his eyes on Superior.

Sharla Gardner Considering Senate Run

Formal Announcement Wednesday At 1 p.m.

January 6, 2016

Dan Hanger,

Former Duluth city councilor Sharla Gardner is considering a run for Minnesota Senate Dist. 7.

Councilor Garfield: Hagen Can’t Be Mayor Anymore

Garfield: Hagen's Statement Is Not An Apology

December 24, 2015

Dan Hanger,

While councilor Graham Garfield continued to get slammed with all types of phone calls and e-mails Wednesday – both locally and even from around the country – he told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger there’s absolutely no way Hagen can stay in office after issuing the “final” statement.

Superior Council Pres. Talks Threats, Healing Process

December 24, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Superior City Council President Tom Fennessey says councilors and city departments are receiving threats following Hagen’s controversial remarks about President Obama being a Muslim.

Full, Final Statement From Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen

December 24, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen released the following statement Wednesday afternoon as his final response to his controversial remarks calling President Obama a Muslim.

Wichita Newspaper: Ramsay Offered Police Chief Job

December 16, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay has been offered the job as Chief of Police in Wichita, Kansas, according to The Wichita Eagle.

Taxpayers Fuming Over Cloquet Schools Financial Mistake

Outside Firm Miscalculated $3 Million

December 15, 2015

Dan Hanger,

There is serious sticker shock in Cloquet after homeowners saw their property tax bill for the School District end up being more than double the agreed upon amount voters approved in a recent referendum.

Raw Video: Ramsay Attends Wichita Police Chief Forum

Ramsay Is One Of Two Candidates Up For Top Cop

December 15, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay was in Wichita, Kansas, Monday night for a public forum on who should be the next chief for that city.

Will Mayor-Elect Larson Keep Chief Administrative Officer?

Larson Also Tasked With Filling Fire Chief, CFO, Possibly Police Chief

December 9, 2015

Dan Hanger,

With less than a month before Mayor-Elect Emily Larson takes over for Mayor Don Ness, the city of Duluth’s longtime Chief Administrative Officer still doesn’t know if he’ll have a job come January.

Drivers Cited For Hitting Pedestrian; Victim Identified

Victim's Father: 'We Appreciate All The Support'

November 19, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Two drivers have been cited after hitting a 17-year-old Dakota Hewitt on Tower Avenue last Thursday, according to the Superior Police Department.

Superior Murder Suspect Posts Bail, Walks Free

Kyham Dunn's Felony Murder Trial Set For January 2016

October 14, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Superior murder suspect Kyham Dunn, 21, of Duluth, who is accused of being one of the five suspects involved in the shooting death of Garth Velin, 20, more than one year ago, walked out of jail Tuesday night on “$1,000” bail for an unrelated “warrant,” a jail supervisor told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger late Tuesday.

‘Old Downtown’ Now ‘Historic Arts And Theatre District’

New Name Comes With New Logo, Signage

September 15, 2015

Dan Hanger,

There’s a new name for a growing section of Superior Street that’s been known for a long time as ‘Old Downtown.’

Suspect, 19, Charged In Downtown Duluth Shooting

Witnesses Heard Multiple Shots Fired

September 11, 2015

Dan Hanger,

The suspect arrested in connection with a shooting in downtown Duluth was officially charged with the crime Thursday.

City: Construction Bids Are Out For NorShor Theatre

All Project Documents Expected To Be Signed In September

August 29, 2015

Dan Hanger,

The city of Duluth is just days away from a big presentation on the NorShor Theatre’s progress.

Former Duluth Fire Chief Lucky To Be Alive

Colon Ruptured, Poisoned Body

July 24, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Duluth’s former fire chief, John Strongitharm, is lucky to be alive after his colon ruptured while on vacation in California.

Accident Victim From Cloquet Loses Fight

Parents: Cole Drechsler Loved Life

July 16, 2015

Dan Hanger,

A young Cloquet man died Wednesday after a tragic head-on crash on Highway 61.

Spooner Superintendent Cleared; Complaints Now Filed With D.A.

July 11, 2015

Dan Hanger,

An internal investigation is complete and says Spooner Superintendent Michelle Schwab did not bully teachers and staff, according to the Personnel Committee made up of board members. But now there are new complaints that have been filed — this time with the District Attorney’s Office.

Old Duluth Jail Still Ready For Development

July 1, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Duluth’s historic St. Louis County Jail, which once looked to partner with the Kozy project for a better chance at tax credits, remains vacant. But the developer behind the building is still committed to filling the space.

Deputy Accused Of Assaulting Police Dog

Video Appears To Show Dog Being Slammed, Hit

June 27, 2015

Dan Hanger,

The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says surveillance video outside Black Bear Casino shows a K-9 officer from Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office assaulting his dog.

Jury: Robinson Guilty Of Being Party To Superior Killing

Garth Velin, 20, Was Shot To Death In Robbery Attempt

June 26, 2015

Dan Hanger,

One of the co-defendants in the Superior murder of 20-year-old Garth Velin was convicted by a jury late Thursday night of his part in the crime.

Creature-Like Figure Appears On Wisconsin Point

Beachgoer Says It's 'Brilliantly Strange'

June 19, 2015

Dan Hanger,

You’ve heard of Big Foot sighting, right? Well, Wisconsin Point apparently has had its own wild creature sighting.

Formal Complaints Filed Against Spooner’s Superintendent

Eight Teachers, Staff Behind Complaints

June 19, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Eight formal complaints were filed Thursday against Spooner School District Superintendent Michelle Schwab.

Duluth Police Investigate Downtown Stabbing

Victim Hospitalized With Non-Life Threatening Injuries

June 13, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Duluth police are investigating a stabbing that happened Friday afternoon in the downtown area.

Experts: Piping Plovers Scared Off Park Point

June 8, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Wildlife experts were worried Tuesday that the two critically endangered piping plovers spotting on Park Point over the past few weeks had been scared away.

Official: Steve O’Neil Apartments Improving After Stabbing

June 4, 2015

Dan Hanger,

An April stabbing at the new Steve O’Neil Apartments has results in tight regulations and a strong community within the people who live there, according to CHUM Executive Director Lee Stuart, who manages the building’s mental health and services.

Duluth Township Home Burned To Rubble

Nobody Injured

May 7, 2015

Dan Hanger,

A Duluth Township home went up in flames Wednesday and ended in a total loss.

Northern Lights Foundation Gala Friday

April 30, 2015

Dan Hanger,

This Friday, the 2nd Annual Northern Lights Foundation Dinner & Silent Auction will be held at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth.

Dress Code Policy Debated At Harbor City Int’l School

Some Female Students Call Policy Sexist

April 29, 2015

Dan Hanger,

A dress code uproar at Harbor City International School in Duluth came to the forefront of discussion Tuesday at a town hall meeting.

Hanger Hits The Road: Minong, Wis.

April 15, 2015

Dan Hanger,

It’s Wednesday night, and time for Hanger Hits the Road. Last week was Biwabik, and this week is Minong, Wisconsin, where there’s more than Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.

Union: Duluth Postal Center To Stay Partially Open

April 10, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Duluth’s mail processing center is now positioned to sort some types of mail, according to a union official, and that means many workers will keep their jobs at the facility – even after the U.S. Postal Service announced the Duluth processing center would be closing April 18.

Charge: Ely Man Threatened To Blow Up School

April 8, 2015

Dan Hanger,

A former Ely High School student is accused of threatening to blow up the school and take students hostage.

Poplar’s Richard I. Bong Memorial Defaced

No Arrests Made

April 8, 2015

Dan Hanger,

A disturbing story was gaining attention Tuesday in the Village of Poplar involving a special memorial.

‘Fire Weather Watch’ Issued For Northern Minn.

Thursday: 10 a.m. Through 7 p.m.

April 2, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Serious fire danger is on from the Northern Plains to the Upper Midwest and right into the Northland.

Spirit Mountain Closes For Season

March 31, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Spirit Mountain is officially closed for the ski season, and it’s now getting ready for spring and summer fun.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Steams Into Spring

Crews Re-Position 100-Year-Old Train Cars

March 28, 2015

Dan Hanger,

The big train cars are back in motion at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

First Witness: April Is ‘Stand With Kids’ Month

Sponsor A 'Blue Kid' To Help End Child Abuse

March 28, 2015

Dan Hanger,

Advocates in Duluth are preparing to take a stand with kids in April as a statement against child abuse.

Shear Katz Closes After 30 Years In Duluth

March 25, 2015

Dan Hanger,

After three decades of hair service in Duluth, Shear Katz Salon is no more.

Hanger Hits The Road: Poplar, Wis.

March 11, 2015

Dan Hanger,

In this edition of Hanger Hits the Road, we head to the small town of Poplar, Wis., as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.

Hanger Hits The Road: Cotton, Minn.

March 3, 2015

Dan Hanger,

In this latest edition of Hanger Hits the Road, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger take you to Cotton, Minn., where a one-of-a-kind sense of community has formed in an the old high school building.

Author: Dan Hanger

Press Conference Set For 10 a.m. Thursday

Board Members, Chairperson, Larson, Ness Sound Off

New Establishment To Open Oct. 22

Next Stop -- Wichita, Kansas

Formal Announcement Wednesday At 1 p.m.

Garfield: Hagen's Statement Is Not An Apology

Outside Firm Miscalculated $3 Million

Ramsay Is One Of Two Candidates Up For Top Cop

Larson Also Tasked With Filling Fire Chief, CFO, Possibly Police Chief

Victim's Father: 'We Appreciate All The Support'

Kyham Dunn's Felony Murder Trial Set For January 2016

New Name Comes With New Logo, Signage

Witnesses Heard Multiple Shots Fired

All Project Documents Expected To Be Signed In September

Colon Ruptured, Poisoned Body

Parents: Cole Drechsler Loved Life

Video Appears To Show Dog Being Slammed, Hit

Garth Velin, 20, Was Shot To Death In Robbery Attempt

Beachgoer Says It's 'Brilliantly Strange'

Eight Teachers, Staff Behind Complaints

Victim Hospitalized With Non-Life Threatening Injuries

Nobody Injured

Some Female Students Call Policy Sexist

No Arrests Made

Thursday: 10 a.m. Through 7 p.m.

Crews Re-Position 100-Year-Old Train Cars

Sponsor A 'Blue Kid' To Help End Child Abuse

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