DULUTH, Minn.-Earlier today the newest St. Louis County Commissioner was sworn into office. Keith Musolf defeated Hermantown Mayor Wayne Boucher earlier this month to fill the vacant seat left by Pete Stauber, who was elected to Congress. Musolf said he’s excited to be able help those he represents, especially when it comes to issues such as childcare and the budget….
DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple crews responded to a water emergency near the Spirit Lake Marina and Campground on the St. Louis River Monday afternoon. According to a city spokesperson, rescue efforts began around 2:30 p.m. Authorities say a man and woman were canoeing near the marina when the male fell out of the canoe. The male was found safely on…
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DULUTH, Minn.- Friday, veterans from around the area came to Bayfront Festival Park to learn about local organizations that are able to help them. The annual “Stand Down for Veterans” event serves as a way to let veterans know about the services available to them for issues like VA benefits, housing support, and healthcare. Organizers say often times veterans aren’t…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are searching for a suspect they say broke into a home in Lakeside Thursday night demanding money and drugs. According to police, the home invasion happened on the 5200 Block of Colorado Street around 9:57 p.m. Authorities say a man entered a house without permission, prevented the female resident from calling 911 and demanded…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A 28-year-old Deer River man, identified as Kevin Daniel Jackson, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son in Inger earlier this week. Authorities say they responded to a call of a non-responsive four-year-old boy around 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. When officers arrived they found a child being held by…
DULUTH, Minn.-The ninth annual Far West Days kicks off tomorrow in Duluth. Multiple events will be held through Sunday in Gary New Duluth including music, crafters, food vendors, and a car show. Organizers from the event say it serves as a reunion for the entire area. “Where we live is a very important thing. The community – the people that…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has been charged after a shooting incident in Lincoln Park that sent bullets into two separate homes early Tuesday morning. 20-year-old Jericho Alexander was formally charged with second-degree assault and drive-by shooting on Thursday. According to the criminal complaint, Alexander stole $100 from a man during a drug deal in the area of 23rd…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were injured when two tour buses collided near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds just as the event was getting under way. Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Gordon Shank said one of the buses was heading to the State Fair with 43 passengers and a driver. The other bus was empty, aside from the driver. Both drivers were…
DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM, along with the City of Duluth, is holding a backpack drive today from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. According to a city official, the backpack drive ended up with 1,800 backpacks this year which is 400 more than last year’s drive. There are three locations you can visit for a backpack filled with school supplies: Central…
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UPDATE: (St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office press release) The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is still in search of information regarding the whereabouts of Priscilla Sohm. Over the past month Priscilla has been in contact with her family. Unfortunately, she is unwilling to come home or ask for assistance. Priscilla is diagnosed with mental health issues that designate her as…
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis.-A 46-year-old Radisson, Wis. man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison and 12 years extended supervision, after threatening a Sawyer County judge and prosecutor. Last Wednesday, Jerry True, was given the maximum sentence allowed by law for threats to injure a judge, threats to injure a judge’s family, and threats to injure a prosecutor. According to…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota State Supreme Court declined Tuesday to hear a petition from environmental groups, in connection to a lower court decision regarding the environmental review for the NorthMet copper-nickel-precious metals project near Babbitt. According to a press release from PolyMet, two environmental groups had petitioned the court for review of a unanimous May 28 Court of Appeals decision…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – A member of the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic hockey team has been arrested on multiple charges including felony assault. Authorities say 61-year-old Mark Pavelich assaulted his Cook County neighbor with a metal pole causing serious injury. According to the criminal complaint, the attack happened in Pavelich’s home in the Lutsen area last Thursday. He is…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – A mother and son canoeing on Leech Lake were rescued Monday night after their canoe capsized leaving them stranded in the water for hours. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a report of two overdue canoeists on Leech Lake around 2:52 p.m. on Monday. Responding officers learned that a 56-year-old female, of Monticello,…
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Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Joey Norton for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – A familiar face in the Duluth Fire Department has been recommended to permanently fill the position as Fire Chief. Shawn Krizaj, a 22-year-veteran of the department, has been recommended by the city to take on the Fire Chief position. “Shawn has been an incredible asset to the Duluth Fire Department,” Mayor Emily Larson said. “Through his leadership…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown Farmer’s Market has closed for the rest of the summer season. According to a recent press release, health changes for the market’s major produce vendor and market manager has caused the market to cancel the remaining scheduled events. The Market was originally scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Monday from July 15 to…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 26-year-old Chicago man was arrested in Duluth Tuesday on drug sales charges. According to investigators, Juron Carter was arrested in the 300 Block of North 2nd Avenue East for First Degree Sale of Heroin. Duluth Police, along with members of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, found Carter to be in possession of…
(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – According to the MSP Airport, starting Monday, August 19, travelers who do not have TSA PreCheck will only be able to use the North Security Checkpoint at the airport. The airport says this change is due to remodeling in the ticket lobby of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s Terminal 1. The upcoming security changes include:…
Deshon Bonnell HIBBING, Minn. – The trial for a suspect in an Iron Range murder case has been pushed back. According to court records, the order of a speedy trial was removed for 18-year-old Deshon Bonnell who is charged in the shooting death of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley in January. LaValley’s body was found by a snowmobiler on the Mesabi Trail…
Michael Bryant DULUTH, Minn. – A former St. Louis County Social Worker accused of demanding sex from a female client made his first court appearance on Wednesday in Duluth. According to court records, 46-year-old Michael Bryant, of Wrenshall, is charged with two counts of third-degree felony criminal sexual conduct. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says Bryant was also placed…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Fox 9) – A St. Paul, Minnesota resident’s video of a bald eagle catching a muskie on the St. Croix River has gone viral. Dan Goff posted the video on Twitter Wednesday night. He said he initially thought the bald eagle was injured. In the video, the eagle is seen floating on top of the water with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say an adult male was arrested early Thursday morning after receiving reports of shots fired around 2:49 a.m. Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of Upham Road where they determined shots had been fired and arrested one adult male in the incident. Authorities say the male is pending formal charges from the St. Louis…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has selected a new flag. The city says after they asked the community to submit designs for a chance to create Duluth’s new flag they received a total of 195 submissions from 98 artists. Blane Tetreault was selected as the contest winner. A resolution to adopt his flag will be part of the…
Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday’s Primary and Special Elections Mayor (Two Advance) Caleb Anderson -206 2.64% Corey Ford -160 2.05% Emily Larson (I) -5,225 66.87% Doris Queen Lavender -83 1.06% David Nolle -992 12.70% Jesse Peterson -193 2.47% Donald Raihala -220 2.82% John Socha -450 …
(courtesy: Pine County Sheriff’s Office) PINE CITY, Minn. – A Pine County Deputy was injured after a pickup truck rear ended the deputy’s squad car in Pine City early Tuesday morning. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Boston Gilderman was driving south on Main Street from 3rd Avenue South in Pine City when a pickup travelling at a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a Red Flag Warning due to the high risk of rip currents today at Park Point beaches. The warning is effective immediately due to dangerous swimming conditions and will continue until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. The fire department is advising people to stay out of the water regardless of your swimming experience….
(Jake Place) ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Nashwauk man charged with two counts of Criminal Vehicular Homicide after he fatally struck a two-year-old boy and critically injured a 16-year-old during a hit-and-run earlier this month has been granted a public defender. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, officers learned a 16-year-old pedestrian was struck while pushing a 2-year-old in a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is issuing a traffic and marine advisory ahead of this weekend’s Festival of Sails event. The city says the event is expected to being the largest number of visitors to Duluth for the entire summer. The Festival begins with the Grand Parade at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m. on August 11….
IRONWOOD, Mich. – The City of Ironwood has issued a Precautionary Notice to residents of Ironwood and Hurley regarding elevated manganese levels in drinking water. According to officials, they are working with the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services to investigate potential manganese levels in homes. The city says they currently meet all health advisory limits for manganese, but…
(FOX 9) – Minnesota State Troopers handed out a total of 500 citations and warnings during the first week of Minnesota’s hands-free law. The law restricts drivers from using their phones while driving, except for one-touch activation systems. The new rules went into effect at the start of the month with law enforcement officials taking steps to make sure drivers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Democrat Joe Radinovich confirmed on Friday that he will not run for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District again. Radinovich lost the race for 8th Congressional District to Republican Pete Stauber in November 2018. Radinovich made the announcement on his Facebook page writing in part: “While I believe that our country faces one of its most important elections in…
CLOQUET – The City of Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer has officially resigned from his position effective today. City Administrator Aaron Reeves says the process of filling the position will be discussed by the Council, but he does not expect a new chief will be hired until September and after the completion of the Police Study. “The process of filling…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new business focused on helping people in crisis is now officially open in Superior. Paul Davis restoration of the Northland is located on North Tower Avenue. Officials from the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Chamber helped celebrate the grand opening. “We serve people in their time of need when they have a water…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (FOX 9) – A woman pet sitting a puppy in Victorville was caught forcefully throwing the pet to the ground inside its owner’s home. The incident happened Sunday afternoon while the owners were away, according to The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation. The nonprofit shared the video and said the pet sitter worked for the Rover mobile app….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say two people were arrested after investigators seized methamphetamine during a search warrant on July 24. Investigators with the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force conducted the search warrant on the 200 Block of East 2nd Street around 12:20 p.m. July 24. During the search officers seized methamphetamine, a digital scale, drug packaging,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force say a 35-year-old male has been arrested on multiple charges and a felony domestic assault warrant. According to authorities, investigators conducted an Attempt to Pick Up for Erik Mark Walbridge, 35, on July 30 around 2:15 p.m. in the vicinity of 27th Avenue West and Michigan Street when Walbridge…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands around the Northland gathered for a night of celebration and enjoying the community with those who protect them on a daily basis. It was a party in the Northland as community members and law enforcement got to celebrate National Night Out. August 6th, is nationally known for the annual event that promotes police-community partnership. The Village of…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A three story home in Duluth was deemed a total loss after an early morning fire on Tuesday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire at 7795 Briar Like Drive West just before 3:00 a.m. Authorities say no occupants were in the house at the time…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has issued a stay for the PolyMet wastewater permit. The ruling involves a pollution discharge elimination system at the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine near Babbitt. Several environment groups pushed for the stay. The main issue is how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency handled written comments for the permits. Critics say federal…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – The victim of the fatal Carlton County ATV accident earlier this week has been identified. Authorities say 36-year-old Elie Yang, of Brooklyn Center, was the victim who passed away from his injuries sustained in an ATV accident that happened around 12:06 p.m. on Sunday on South Finn Road. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says Yang was…
MEMPHIS, TN – Perkins & Marie Callender’s Holding LLC announced on Monday that they have filed for bankruptcy and plan to sell most of its Perkins assets and some of its Foxtail bakery assets. The Chapter 11 filing is the second in eight years for the Memphis-based company. In a recent press release, the Company said, “As part of the…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – A Carlton County ATV accident has left one male dead according to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened around 12:06 p.m. Sunday on South Finn Road in Lakeview Township. Authorities say the 36-year-old male driver was riding his ATV up and down the driveway of the family cabin when he lost control and hit…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Strong morning storms have led to power outages for many Northlanders. According to the MN Power electric outage map roughly 948 customers are without power as of 11:29 a.m. throughout the area. Lake Country Power’s outage viewer shows about 1,226 members affected by current power outages. East Central Energy is reporting roughly 16 current power outages on…
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