Dan Hanger, Author at Fox21Online

Gilbert Man Convicted In 2013 Overdose Death Sentenced In Double-Fatal Overdose Case

October 17, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A Gilbert man convicted in the 2013 overdose death of his girlfriend is headed back to prison for 13 years involving the overdose deaths of two people. Bryan Joseph Hodapp, 37, got his sentence Thursday in United States Dist. Court of Minneapolis for “conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.” The sentencing stems from the 2022 overdose deaths of two men in Biwabik…

Superior Police: Bones Found At Construction Site Are Not Human

October 16, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior police have confirmed bones discovered at a construction site Tuesday morning are from an animal, not a human. Police got the call around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of North 5th Street. Superior police said workers were conducting excavation when they discovered bones six feet below ground. A superior police detective collected several of…

Duluth CAO: Outside Atty To Review Mayor’s Girlfriend’s Involvement In City Business

October 16, 2024

Dan Hanger,

The city of Duluth’s chief administrative officer, David Montgomery, provided an update Monday night on the internal investigation involving Mayor Roger Reinert’s girlfriend and former campaign manager directly handling city business since he took office in January. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Montgomery said the internal review by the City Attorney’s Office has been completed. But for full transparency purposes,…

Superior Mayor Says NTEC Is Scrapped; Minnesota Power Says No

October 15, 2024

Dan Hanger,

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…

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Twin Ports Power Crews Arrive In Hurricane-Damaged Florida

October 13, 2024

Dan Hanger,

TAMPA BAY, FL – Power crews from the Twin Ports have arrived in Tampa Bay, Florida to help restore hundreds of thousands of people still without power. Twenty workers from Minnesota Power and Superior Water Light & Power arrived in Florida Friday. 300,000 customers with Tampa Bay Electric are still without power, according to a spokesperson with Minnesota Power. The…

Suspects Charged In Double Shooting In Itasca County

October 10, 2024

Dan Hanger,

CALUMET, Minn. – Three suspects have been charged in a double shooting in Itasca County. Daniel Brusacoram, 31, of Talmoon, Minnesota, is facing three felony charges, including second-degree attempted murder. Court documents said he shot a female and her brother multiple times. The other two suspects are identified as Jessica Schinzing, 46, of Grand Rapids, and Isabelle Smith, 23, of…

Powdery Substance At Moose Lake Correctional Facility Hospitalizes 4 Staff Members

October 10, 2024

Dan Hanger,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — An area of the Moose Lake Correctional Facility was put on lockdown Thursday after staff members came in contact with a powdery substance, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Corrections. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Officials said staff members were conducting a room search when they were exposed to the substance that…

Mount Royal Market Attack Suspect Ruled Incompetent

October 10, 2024

Emily Halling, Dan Hanger,

Duluth, Minn. — The man accused of attacking an elderly man with a hammer at a Duluth grocery store has been ruled incompetent to stand trial at this time. 43-year-old Lance Tolbert is facing a first-degree murder attempt charge. But Dr. Emma Welch, a psychologist, met with Tolbert and concluded, “He lacked insight into the nature of his incarceration or…

Charges: Superior Man Shot, Killed Ex-Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

October 8, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A one-million-dollars bail has been set for a Superior man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend over the weekend. Aaron Johnson, 30, is facing three felony charges, including first-degree intentional homicide. According to court documents, the ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend were in her garage Sunday around 9:20 p.m. on the 2400 block of Ogden Avenue when Johnson…

Mania — The ABBA Tribute Returns To The DECC Oct. 16

October 8, 2024

Dan Hanger,

It’s been nearly 30 years since ABBA last went on tour. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the band’s famous songs through a premiere tribute band! Mania – The ABBA Tribute is back at the DECC Symphony Hall Oct. 16. It’s a two-hour recreation of one of ABBA’s most memorable concerts, bringing to life all of the band’s greatest…

Man Dies In House Fire In Chisholm

October 8, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire CHISHOLM, Minn. — Authorities are investigating after a man died in a house fire in Chisholm Monday night. The call for help came in around 9:25 p.m. for a house fire on the 100 block of 1st Street NW. A man was rescued from the upstairs by firefighters. Chisholm EMS preformed life-saving measures and transported the…

Ranger Dies Trying To Rescue Stranded Boaters In Voyageurs National Park

October 6, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A National Park Service law enforcement ranger died Sunday while trying to rescue a stranded family in Voyageurs National Park, according to St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay. Ramsay told FOX 21 a father and his two kids were stranded on an island Sunday on Namakan Lake after their boat got stuck. The ranger responded late Sunday morning to the…

8 Kayakers Rescued From Bayfield’s Meyers Beach

October 6, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: USCG BAYFIELD, Minn. – The United States Coast Guard responded to a water rescue Sunday at Meyers Beach in Bayfield. Crews responded to a report of two capsized kayakers who were clinging to another person’s kayak. The two kayakers were part of a group of eight kayakers. The remaining six kayakers who did not capsize were uncertain they could…

Lincoln Park Convenience Store Victim Of ‘Smash And Grab’

October 6, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a “smash and grab” burglary at the KornerStore on the 1800 block of West Superior Street. Officers responded to the store around 1 a.m. Friday. They found a broken front-door window, but no one inside. The only items stolen were cigarettes, according to police. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Crime, Minnesota, News, News…

Two Areas Of Cultural Concern Remain Within Twin Ports Interchange Project

October 3, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council continues to investigate two sites of cultural significance within the Twin Ports Interchange Project. One of the sites is in Lincoln Park along West Superior Street where Indigenous human remains were discovered in early 2023. The other location of cultural concern is at Garfield Avenue near the base of the Blatnik Bridge….

NTSB Releases Final Report On Fatal 2023 Cirrus Crash In Duluth

October 2, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report involving a Cirrus plane crash in Duluth that killed one of the aircraft company’s longtime employees. David Rathbun David Rathbun, 52, of Hermantown was the only person on board the 2016 SR-22 when it nose-dived into the frozen St. Louis River near the Bong Bridge around 4…

Duluth Mayor Comm. Team Mum On Internal Review Process; 3 Of 9 Councilors Respond

September 30, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — There were still unanswered questions Monday from Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert’s communication team and most city councilors about an internal review involving the mayor’s girlfriend and former campaign manager directly handling city business since he took office in January. On Thursday, Sept. 26, FOX 21 asked multiple questions following up on the mayor’s announcement Wednesday in a…

One-On-One With Chelsea Handler Ahead Of Comedy Show At Black Bear Casino

Chelsea Handler Live arrives at the Otter Creek Event Center on Oct. 18

September 26, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A-List Comedian Chelsea Handler is taking her stand-up tour to Black Bear Casino’s Otter Creek Event Center Oct. 18. Chelsea made some time for FOX 21’s Dan Hanger to talk about the tour, among other topics – some not suitable for television, of course. Chelsea, if you didn’t know, is also a TV host, six-time New York…

Mayor Issues Statement About Girlfriend’s Duluth City Hall Involvement; Internal Review Underway

September 26, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert responded Wednesday to recent media reports that accuse his girlfriend and former campaign manager of directly handling city business since he took office in January. “I want to assure you that this administration is committed to serving the people of Duluth in an ethical and transparent manner, and yes, Amber is my partner,”…

Duluth News Tribune Breaks In New Downtown Duluth Headquarters

September 25, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The staff at the Duluth News Tribune, the city’s long-standing newspaper, is getting comfortable in their new modern-day newsgathering headquarters in downtown Duluth. DNT Newsroom “I’m really glad that people know they can walk down the street or drive down the street, Superior Street, and see this is your local paper produced by people sitting and working…

Sun Country To Bring Back Direct Flights From Duluth To Fort Myers

September 23, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Sun Country Airlines is returning to the Duluth International Airport with direct flights to Fort Myers, Florida this winter. The direct service will begin January 31 and operate on Mondays and Fridays. Flights will depart DLH at 7 p.m. and arriving at RSW at 11:35 p.m., and departing RSW at 3:05 p.m. and arriving at DLH at…

Funnel Clouds, Tornadoes Reported In St. Louis County

September 19, 2024

Dan Hanger,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said a tornado touched down Thursday evening on Bug Creek Road just east of Cotton. That’s where trees snapped and some minor damage to a homeowner’s shed, according to the sheriff. Bug Creek Road near Cotton FOX 21 viewers sent in pictures and videos (click the video above) of…

Duluth Man Enters Guilty Plea in Girlfriend’s Death

September 18, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man accused of killing his girlfriend in March and who first denied committing the death has entered a guilty plea of second-degree murder, while committing domestic assault and strangulation. As part of the plea deal, 25-year-old Dale John Howard has agreed to a sentence of 20 years in prison for the death of 27-year-old Allisa…

New Owner, New Vision For Duluth’s Former Anderson Furniture Bldg.

September 16, 2024

Emily Halling, Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn.– The new owner of the 40-thousand square foot building has a dream to make it into what she calls a “mini mall.” Duluth entrepreneur DeBora Rachelle and her son are envisioning a restaurant and different shops on the first floor. The second and third floors could be for vacation rentals or a boutique hotel. And the fourth floor…

Hermantown Native Collapses, Dies During NorthShore Inline Marathon

September 15, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The rollerblading community is mourning after one of their own collapsed and died during the NorthShore Inline Marathon in Duluth Saturday. Medical personnel responded the tunnels of I-35 around 7:30 a.m. for a skater who was down along the course, according to Duluth police. The skater, Mike Lufholm, 36, of Minneapolis, who is a graduate from Hermantown…

BWCAW Wildfire Now 27 Acres, 25 Percent Contained

September 15, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is now 27 acres and 25 percent contained. The fire ignited Sept. 10 on an island in Wood Lake, which is about 14 miles northeast of Ely. Some recreational areas nearby are shut down for now. Officials with the Superior National Forest said the fire is “human caused.” For more…

FBI: Trump Was Subject Of ‘Apparent Assassination Attempt’ At His Florida Golf Club

September 15, 2024

Dan Hanger,

AP WASHINGTON (AP) — A man with an AK-style rifle pointed the firearm’s muzzle into Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the former president was playing a round, prompting the U.S. Secret Service to open fire, according to three law enforcement officials. The former president is safe and unharmed, and the FBI says it is investigating…

Chisholm Police Investigate Home Invasion, Possible Shooting

September 15, 2024

Dan Hanger,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – Chisholm police are investigating a possible shooting that occurred during a home invasion. The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m. Saturday during an altercation with some armed suspects. Police said two people were forcibly entered a residence on the 400 block of Central Avenue South. One of the suspects had a handgun and the other had a…

Driver Injured In T-Bone School Bus Rollover Is Asst. Volleyball Coach At South Ridge

September 12, 2024

Emily Halling, Dan Hanger,

CHERRY TOWNSHIP, Minn.– It was a truly a terrifying school bus ride Thursday morning for students from Cherry School when their bus was t-boned, sending it rolling into a ditch. Twenty-one students were on board when the bus rolled and ended upright. Twelve students were sent to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The bus driver is also going to be…

Essentia Health To Drop Medicare Advantage Plans With UnitedHealthcare, Humana

September 11, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Essentia Health is dropping in-network coverage for 20,000 patients who have Medicare Advantage plans through UnitedHealthcare and Humana. Essentia said those two companies are too often “denying or delaying” patient care at more than twice the rate of other Medicare Advantage plans. “This was not a decision we made lightly. The frequent denials and associated delays negatively impact our ability…

Public Hearing for SWL&P Proposed Rate Hike

September 10, 2024

Emily Halling, Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — On Monday Superior residents got a chance to testify during a public hearing involving a proposed rate increase by Superior Water Light & Power. The power company is proposing an overall 5.9% increase on utilities around $7.3 million. The utilities include electric, natural gas and water rates. Officials with SWL&P say the increase would allow for continued…

Duluth Murder Suspect Arrested Again In Superior

September 9, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A man who Duluth police say is behind a homicide and arson investigation is back under arrest for a different crime. Superior police say they arrested Tyler Edwards, 25, of Illinois, around 10 p.m. on Sept. 5 while officers were responding to a call about a man trying to break into somebody’s home. After a foot chase with Edwards, police…

Mayor Reinert Directs Internal Review Post Fish Kill In Tischer Creek

September 8, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said on Sunday that he has directed internal leadership to review all procedures and training to figure out how 1.7 million gallons of treated drinking water got into Tischer Creek in August, ending with the killing of more than 1,000 fish. Reinert took to social media Sunday to say the city’s drinking water…

Public Hearing Mon., Sept. 9 On SWL&P’s Proposed Rate Increases

September 8, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Residents in Superior are invited to a public hearing Monday involving rate increases proposed by Superior Water Light and Power (SWL&P). The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is hosting the public hearing at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Government Center in Superior, room 270. The overall proposed increase is 5.9%, or about $7.3 million. This…

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Near City of Kinney

September 5, 2024

Dan Hanger,

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an apparent hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. The incident was reported around 4:45 p.m. Thursday. That’s when first-responders and law enforcement were dispatched to the 5300 block of Highway 25, which is just south of the city of Kinney. A 26-year-old man was found lying in the ditch. Officials said the man was…

Noodles & Company Opens Sept. 11 In Superior

September 5, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Noodles & Company is one week away from opening in Superior. The establishment is located at 1624 Belknap Street, which is near the Superior Public Library. The doors open Wednesday, Sept. 11. The company describes the chain as a fast-casual brand serving globally-inspired noodle dishes, among other items like salads. This is the second Twin Ports location. …

Cheese! Your Back-To-School Photos

September 3, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Here are must some of your back-to-school photos. Here’s to a positive year ahead! Categories: Community, Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

2 Shot In Duluth’s Downtown Neighborhood

August 24, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Two people were shot early Saturday in the 100 block of E. 3rd Street, which is considered the edge of downtown Duluth. The shooting happened around 2:15 a.m. Saturday. The Duluth Police Department issued a press release on the incident at 4:16 p.m. Saturday. Police described the scene where they located two victims as “chaotic.” A 56-year-old…

Tenants Report Piles Of Trash In Lincoln Park Apartments Bldg.; Owner Responds

August 24, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Submitted by tenant DULUTH, Minn. — Tenants of the Lincoln Park Apartments, formerly a middle school, are not happy with growing trash in and outside the building. Submitted by tenant Photos and video show overflowing garbage shoots and piles of trash in hallways, along with bugs. Click here for video. When FOX 21 reached out to the building’s owner, Sherman…

Possible Wolf-Dog Hybrid Spotting In Northern Minnesota

August 21, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A possible wolf-dog hybrid has been spotted in northern Minnesota that has researchers baffled. Video from the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows what appears to be a mix of a wolf and large dog hanging with two adult wolves. The animal has dark fur with light-brown legs and a short bushy tail. Researchers with Voyageurs also wonder if it’s a wolf…

Hibbing Police Investigate Shooting, Stabbing Involving Juveniles

August 21, 2024

Dan Hanger,

HIBBING, Minn. — A shooting and stabbing are under investigation as one criminal case in Hibbing. Police said the gunshots were reported around 2 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Bennett Park. When police arrived, a juvenile male was located with a gunshot to the abdomen, according to police. The boy was transported to Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth. Officers…

MnDOT, Duluth Chamber Applaud Reopening Of Blatnik Bridge, I-35 Connection

August 20, 2024

Dan Hanger,

It was a day in history Tuesday for MnDOT’s Twin Ports Interchange project, as I-35 ramps to and from the Blatnik Bridge officially re-opened for business. “We know there’s still construction. There’s going to be for months to come, but anytime there’s an opportunity to celebrate some new accessibility for our businesses, both in Duluth and Superior, that’s great,” said…

I-35 Ramps To, From Blatnik Bridge Open Tuesday Morning

August 19, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A big relief is on the way Tuesday for thousands of drivers in the Twin Ports. MnDOT says the I-35 ramps to and from the Blatnik Bridge on I-535 will officially reopen as early at 5 a.m. This means, for the first time since 2021, will no longer be forced to take the single-lane Garfield Avenue to…

Blatnik Bridge Closing 6 A.M. Mon. – 6 A.M. Tues.

August 18, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Blatnik Bridge will be fully shut down starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. MnDOT crews will be connecting the last bypass section between the bridge and the Twin Ports Interchange project. The goal is to have I-535 back open by this fall, including the ramps to and from southbound…

Bong Bridge Construction In 2025; Public Meeting Wednesday

August 18, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A public meeting is set for Wed., Aug. 21, at the Superior Public Library to talk about construction plans for the Bong Bridge. The meeting takes place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The project includes concrete surface repairs and replacing light poles, some of which came down during accidents and storms. Click there for an overview…

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Railway Bridge Collapses Near MN-CA Border; No Reports Of Injuries

August 14, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: Rainy Lake Property Owners Assoc. MN/CA BORDER. — CN-owned Rainy River Rail Lift Bridge collapsed Wednesday, which is on the Canadian side of the Minnesota-U.S. border, according to NWOnewswatch.com. “A pile of twisted metal lies at one end of a bridge that connects the CN network to the Port of Thunder Bay,” NWO reported Wednesday. Photos from Rainy Lake…

Demolition Begins Of Former St. Mary’s Medical Center

August 12, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Demolition has begun on the former St. Mary’s Medical Center on East 4th Street in Duluth. Crews were seen Monday tearing down one of the campus skywalks that connected the former medical center to other Essentia Health buildings. Meanwhile, roads are closed in the area during demolition, which will last through the end of August. The city…

Your Northern Lights Photos From Aug. 11

August 12, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Click the video above to see some or your fantastic shots of the Northern Lights from Sunday night! Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Duluth’s Priley Fountain Reopens, Damaged Grounds Being Restored After Encampment

August 8, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Priley Circle within the Duluth Civic Center was a much different site Thursday compared to the three-month-old encampment that was cleared out on Wednesday. City crews have since fenced off the land where the encampment used to be. It’ll stay that way until the damaged grounds can be restored, according to the city. The historic Priley Foundation…

Duluth Shooting Incidents Down Significantly So Far In 2024

August 7, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — There is good news about Duluth’s violent crime so far in 2024. It’s the lowest it’s been since before the pandemic. FOX 21 recently requested a six-year breakdown of data from the Duluth Police Department involving shooting incidents through July. The numbers show a steep decline in 2024 compared to the past five years. As of July…

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