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Costco Submits Application for Developing in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- A city spokesperson has confirmed to Fox 21 that Costco has submitted an application with the city to develop in Duluth. The plan would call for a store to be developed at the Haines Road and West Arrowhead Road intersection on a site of about 60 acres. The land borders between Duluth and Hermantown. The land is being…

UPDATE: Makinen ‘Suspicious Death’ Ruled a Homicide

MAKINEN, Minn.-More details are emerging after a body was found in a residence in Makinen Tuesday with the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office now ruling it a homicide. The medical examiner’s office has identified the deceased as Frank Gerald Meyer, 47, of Makinen. St. Louis County sheriff’s deputies located Meyer at a residence on Curt Lane at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday…

Victim Identified in Suspicious Death Near Makinen

MACKINEN, Minn.-The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in the community of Makinen, southeast of Eveleth. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased as Frank Gerald Meyer, 47, of Makinen. St. Louis County sheriff’s deputies located Meyer at a residence at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday following a 911 call…

Giant Pumpkin Arrives at Zoo

DULUTH, Minn.-The giant pumpkin has arrived at the Lake Superior Zoo ahead of this weekend’s Boo at the Zoo. It was hauled in earlier this morning by a local gardener who says it’s one of the best he’s had in recent years. He says he’s glad that other people are going to be able to enjoy it. “I would give…

Third Candidate Enters 8th Congressional District Race

HIBBING, Minn. – Another Democratic candidate has entered the race for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Iron Range native Marjorie (Marje) Holmstrom-Sabo announced on Tuesday that she is running to challenge GOP Rep. Pete Stauber. According to a recent press release her background includes careers in software engineering and education. Diabetes activist Quinn Nystrom, 33, entered the congresstional race on Thursday…

Water Main Break Restored on Park Point

The Connection was Restored Around Noon

DULUTH, Minn. – A water mean break on Park Point has been restored accosting to the City of Duluth. The city says they were notified of a large amount of water at 2634 Minnesota Avenue earlier Tuesday morning. Crews responded at 10:30 a.m. and restored the connection for residents living from 23rd and Minnesota Avenue and South Lake Avenue to…

MSP Terminal 1 Checkpoints Return to Normal Tuesday Morning

The Renovation was Expected to Last Into December

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Starting Tuesday, the security checkpoints at MSP International Airport will start to look a bit more normal. Previously, checkpoints were changed during a construction project that was expected to go until December, but it’s wrapping up just in time for MEA week. As Fox 9 reports, whether you head south or north inside Terminal One…

Judge Rules Former Kozy Building Could Come Down

The Decision was Made Monday

DULUTH, Minn. – A St. Louis County judge has decided the former Kozy Bar building can be torn down. The decision was made Monday by Judge Eric Hylden who said there is “no feasible and prudent option for historic renovation” for the building. Former Kozy owner Eric Ringsred sued the city last April claiming the city did not do enough…

McDonald’s Fan-Favorite McRib Returns to Menus

(photo: McDonald’s) (FOX NEWS) – The McDonalds fast food chain has announced the return of its saucy fan-favorite McRib, which will hit menus at 10,000 restaurants nationwide starting today. The boneless pork sandwich, which is made with a tangy barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles on a long seeded roll, has earned cult status over the years for its…

MnDOT: Mission Creek Burial Recovery Completed

DULUTH, Minn.-MnDOT has announced that burial recovery efforts at the historic Mission Creek cemetery located in the Fond du Lac neighborhood of Duluth have been completed. In May 2017, MnDOT uncovered burial remains in the historic cemetery while excavating to replace the Mission Creek Bridge. Since that time, project partners and contractors have worked together to complete burial recovery efforts….

Update: Fourth Suspect Charged in Fatal West Duluth Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say they have charged a fourth suspect in connection to a shooting in West Duluth last month that left 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson dead. Investigators say they charged 27-year-old Taylor Fredrickson on Thursday with one count of aiding an offender. According to the criminal complaint, Fredrickson told police that she was with one of the suspects…

Trampled By Turtles to Sing National Anthem at Twins Playoff Game

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Trampled by Turtles will be singing the National Anthem at the Twins playoff game on Monday. The band made the announcement on their Twitter page Friday afternoon. We’re singing the National Anthem before the @Twins play the @Yankees for ALDS Playoff Game 3 this Monday Oct 7th. Tune in and Go Twins! pic.twitter.com/Qth29ju9NG — Trampled by Turtles…

Duluth Man Charged in Duluth Cider Burglary

Carl Was in Possession of Stolen Property When Arrested

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection to a burglary at Duluth Cider in the Lincoln Park Business District has been charged. According to the Duluth Police, 25-year-old Kyle Carl was charged on Friday with third degree burglary. At the time of his arrest, Carl was on supervised pre-trial release for four other burglaries earlier this…

Former UMD Coaches File Petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court

The Court has 60 Days to Decide if it Will Take the Case

DULUTH, Minn. – Three former UMD Coaches have filed a petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Former University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, former softball coach Jen Banford and former women’s basketball coach Annette Wiles are asking the court to review the decision of the Minnesota Court of Appeals that dismissed their lawsuit against UMD citing discrimination…

Chisholm Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Hibbing Crash

Both Drivers Were Wearing Their Seatbelts

HIBBING, Minn. – A Chisholm man suffered life threatening injuries in a Thursday morning crash on Highway 169 in Hibbing. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Escape driving on E 31 Street was crossing Highway 169 when it was hit on the passenger side by a Ford Taurus travelling south on Highway 169. The 71-year-old male driving the…

19 Students Facing Riot Charges Following Massive Brawl at St. Cloud School

Three Staff Members Suffered Minor Injuries

ST. CLOUD, Minn.. (FOX 9) – After a massive fight at Tech High School in St. Cloud last week, 19 students have been charged. Most of the students are facing riot charges related to the brawl on Wednesday, September 25. One 16-year-old boy however is also facing charges for terroristic threats and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property….

Duluth Man Arrested in Connection to Duluth Cider Burglary

Anyone With Information is Asked to Call the Duluth Police Property Financial Crimes Unit

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say they have made a “significant arrest” in connection to a string of burglaries in the Lincoln Park Business District over the last month. According to the authorities, 25-year-old Duluth man was arrested on Wednesday for 3rd Degree Burglary in connection with the burglary at Duluth Cider. At the time of his arrest, the man…

Duluth Police Officer Case Could go to Supreme Court

Huot has not Asked to Return to his Position

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has decided to petition the Supreme Court to review the case of the former Duluth police officer who was fired for dragging a handcuffed man through a downtown skywalk in 2017. Last month, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed an arbitrator’s 2018 decision to reinstate Huot stating it did not violate public policy….

OSHA Opens Investigation in Response to Fatal Water Emergency

OSHA Has Six Months to Complete an Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – An investigation has been opened by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration in response to Monday’s fatal water emergency on Lake Superior. 68-year-old Donald Sarter of Sturgeon Bay died on Monday after the boat he was working on capsized at the end of Park Point. Two other people also in the boat Sarter,…

Power Restored at Miller Hill Mall

There is no Word on What Caused the Outage

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power says crews have restored power to Miller Hill Mall. In a series of recent tweets, Minnesota Power said crews were working to restore power to the mall and expected to have it back on by 4:00 p.m. Power has been restored to the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. — Minnesota Power (@mnpower) October 2, 2019…

Hayward Business a Total Loss After Tuesday Fire

HAYWARD, Wis. – A business in Hayward was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. According to officials, multiple fire departments responded to the blaze at Hidden Bay Graphics on Highway B. The business employs 17 people and had just moved to the Highway B location in January. Hidden Bay Graphics co-owner Becky…

UMD Student Toxicology Report: Alcohol, Marijuana and Ritalin ‘Significant Conditions’

DULUTH, Minn. – Toxicology results for UMD student Jacob Lavoie were released by Anoka County officials on Tuesday. The results indicate the cause of death as drowning and alcohol, marijuana and Ritalin as “significant conditions.” Lavoie’s body was pulled from the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park on September 9. The UMD student was last seen leaving Grandma’s Sports Garden around…

Update: Suspicious Device Removed From Tower Avenue, Roads Reopened

UPDATE: According to the Superior Police Department, its has been determined the possible explosive device found near the new Fire Department Headquarters was inactive. The device was described as having no wires or firing mechanism inside. Authorities did say that there was some unknown grainy residue inside the device which will be sent out for further testing. SUPERIOR, Wis. –…

Synagogue Fire Suspect Arrested in Superior

Amiot Was Arrested Without Incident

DULUTH, Minn. – The homeless man charged with starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire last month was located and arrested Monday night in Superior. According to reports, a Superior police officer responded to a McDonalds on Tower Avenue where Amiot was inside speaking with a probation officer from the Arrowhead Regional Corrections. After receiving confirmation that Amiot has an extraditable…

LIVE: Mayor Paine: Credible Bomb Threat at New Superior Fire Hall

UPDATE: According to the Superior Police Department, a possible homemade explosive device was found on the sidewalk in the 3000 Block of Tower Avenue just north of the Superior Fire Department Headquarters around 9:13 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Superior Police Department’s Tactical Technology Team responded to the area with a remote controlled robot that could safely approach the device to…

Essentia Health Purchases Five Downtown Duluth Properties

The $800 Million Project is Now Underway

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health has purchased five downtown Duluth properties located near its downtown medical campus. According to a recent press release, Essentia purchased two duplexes, one triplex and two small apartment buildings in the 300 Block of East First Street. The hospital says the properties were purchased to make room for a new parking ramp linked to the…

Former UMD Coach Shannon Miller Accepts Reduced Award

The Reduction is in Addition to the $1.2 Million Awarded in Lost Wages and Benefits

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller has accepted the reduced monetary award of $750,000 in emotional damages. Miller was awarded $3 million in emotional damages earlier this year but U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz cut that award by $2.25 million saying in his decision that the amount was extremely excessive for a one plaintiff case. The…

Multiple Agencies Respond to Lake Superior Water Rescue

There is no Word on the Condition of the Boaters

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a water emergency Monday morning after a small motor boat capsized in Lake Superior. According to reports, Marine 19 and Marine 1 were dispatched to the Minnesota side of the Wisconsin entry just after 11:00 a.m. after learning one individual was missing in the water. Two of the three individuals on…

Third Suspect Charged in Fatal West Duluth Shooting

Bail was set at $100,000

DULUTH, Minn. – A third person has been formally charged in connection to last week’s fatal West Duluth shooting. Amber Rose Louise Forrest, 29, has been charged with one count of Aiding An Offender as an accomplice after the fact. According to the criminal complaint, Forrest admitted to taking a backpack and two BB guns from the residence of Christopher…

Wis. Rep. Milroy Announces He Will not Run For Congress

Milroy has Represented Wisconsin's 73rd District Since 2009

SOUTH RANGE, Wis. – Democratic State Rep. Nick Milroy announced Monday morning that he will not run for the now vacant 7th District seat. Milroy posted on his Facebook page Monday that running for Congress is not the right choice for his family at this time. The Facebook post read in part: “You only get one shot at raising your…

Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red flag warning for dangerous swimming conditions effective immediately. The warning for Park Point beaches will continue until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. The department says the warning is for dangerous wind and wave conditions that can support rip currents. They recommend staying out of the water regardless of your swimming experience….

Update: Water Main Break in Upper Lakeside Repaired; Residents Asked to Boil Water

Residents can Call Utility Operations for Updates

UPDATE: City extends water boiling time frame in Upper Lakeside until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28. UPDATE: Duluth Public Works and Utilities says water service was restored to residents in upper Lakeside at 2:00 a.m. Friday morning. Residents in the affected area should continue to boil water until Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 a.m. For more information you can call…

UPDATE: Charges Filed Against Suspects in Fatal West Duluth Shooting

UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. – Today, police arrested a third person in connection to the fatal West Duluth shooting. Police announced Friday afternoon that they have arrested a 29-year-old female on charges of Aiding An Offender. Formal charges are pending. DULUTH, Minn. – Two male suspects arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Timothy  Nelson in West Duluth have…

Warrant Issued for Suspect in Synagogue Fire

Amiot Pleaded Guilty on Tuesday

DULUTH, Minn. – A warrant has been issued for the homeless man that admitted to starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire earlier this month. According to St. Louis County court officials, 36-year-old Matthew Amiot failed to attend a probation meeting and did not report to CHUM as he was supposed to. The warrant was authorized on Thursday, according to the…

President Trump Coming to Minnesota in October

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – President Donald Trump is coming back to Minnesota for the fourth time in the last sixteen months for an upcoming Trump rally. In an announcement made Thursday afternoon by the MNGOP, the rally will be held on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman, Jennifer…

Suspects in Fatal West Duluth Shooting to Appear in Court Friday

Police Believe There is no Danger to the Public

DULUTH, Minn. – Two suspects in the fatal West Duluth shooting of 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson are scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. Charges are expected to be filed shortly before the 11:00 a.m. court appearance. According to authorities, the suspects are facing charges of Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder. Police responded to reports of shots fired early Sunday…

St. Luke’s Nurses Voting Whether to Approve New Contract

Nurses Will Vote Until 9:00 p.m. Tonight

DULUTH, Minn. – Nurses at St. Luke’s are voting today on whether or not to approve a new labor contract with the hospital. This comes after union negotiators reached a tentative agreement with St. Luke’s on Saturday morning. The Minnesota Nurses Association is recommending members vote for the new contract. It includes paid short staffing bonuses for nurses and guarantees…

Iron Range Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty

Sentencing is Scheduled for October 25

Deshon Bonnell HIBBING, Minn. – A suspect in the January Iron Range murder of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley has pleaded guilty, according to court records. Deshon Bonnell, 18, pleaded guilty to first degree murder while committing aggravated robbery Wednesday morning. Bonnell had originally entered a plea of not guilty in June and was scheduled for a jury trial to begin on…

Homeless Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Synagogue Fire

DULUTH, Minn. – According to court records, 36-year-old Matthew Amiot pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of felony negligent fires and one count of negligent fires resulting in bodily harm. Amiot was charged last week with starting the fire that destroyed the historic downtown Adas Israel Synagogue. Amiot’s next court appearance was originally scheduled for October 8. According to…

Minnesota Attorney General Files 76 Charges Against Hill City Assisted Living Facility

ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Monday, the office of Attorney General Keith Ellison filed 76 charges against 10 people in connection with the assisted living facility Chappy’s Golden Shores. According to reports, charges include manslaughter, assault, neglect, racketeering, theft, perjury, and operating a comprehensive home-care facility without a license. The former owner Theresa Lee Olson faces 25 charges alone including…

Student Charged for Making Bomb Threats Against University of St. Thomas

Persaud Will Make His First Court Appearance Tuesday at 2 p.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A University of St. Thomas student was arrested Tuesday and is now facing federal charges for allegedly making a series of hoax bomb threats against the university. U.S. District Attorney Erica MacDonald announced federal charges against Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, of Blaine, Minnesota for calling in bomb threats to St. Thomas on three separate dates…

UMD Helps Students Register to Vote During Voterpalooza

The Event Will be Held From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – Voterpalooza is being held today in the Kirby Garage Kirby Student Center at UMD from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event, which is organized by the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group and the UMD Student Association, aims to make voting more accessible to young people by providing them with registration forms that will be sent to…

Duluth Police Identify Victim in West Duluth Shooting

Police Say This is an Active and Ongoing Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has identified the victim of the Sunday morning West Duluth shooting as 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson. According to authorities, Nelson’s cause of death was determined to be from a gunshot wound to the abdomen and has been ruled a homicide. According to reports, police responded reports of shots fired around 1:45 a.m. near…

Cloquet Police: Missing Cloquet Teen Found Safe

CLOQUET, Minn. – The missing Cloquet teen has been found safe, according to the Cloquet Police Department. Genesis Lacqier-Stillday, 15, has been located safe in Duluth. Lacquier-Stillday had been missing since Friday after not coming home from school. Cloquet Police thank assisting law enforcement agencies and the public for helping in Genesis’s safe return. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest…

Man Sentenced to Probation for Threats of Violence Against Duluth East

Busch was Arrested on April 5 While Working at the School

DULUTH, Minn. – The 36-year-old man accused of threatening to shoot up Duluth East High School in April was sentenced to five years of probation Monday morning. Travis John Anthony Warner Busch pleaded guilty to one count of Threats of Violence and one count of Possession of a Machine Gun Conversion Kit in July. Conditions of his probation include no…