MINNESOTA — Looking for a way to make a creative impact this winter? The fourth annual MnDOT Name a Snowplow Contest is now open. Submit you most witty Minnesota- or winter-themed snowplow name ideas on mndot.gov now through Friday, December 15. A lucky snowplow in all eight districts will receive a new name voted on by the public. Previous winning…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of pieces of student-made artwork is on display at Lake Superior College. The show includes drawings, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, metal art, and graphic design all there. Many of the students are using the creativity to fulfill their fine arts and humanities. “The majority of our students are not art majors. Many of them like art. Some…
Duluth, MN – The owners of KQDS-TV, FOX21, have entered into an agreement for the sale of the station. Red River Broadcast Co., LLC has signed an asset purchase agreement with Coastal Television. Coastal Television operates ten television stations in seven states; Alaska, Wyoming, New York, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Indiana. “We think Coastal will be a good fit for…
DULUTH, Minn. — 4 people have been arrested in Duluth Thursday afternoon on drug charges. According to the Duluth Police Department, the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force, along with other agencies executed search warrants at two different houses in Duluth. Police say during the search, 864.4 grams of fentanyl, 858.3 grams of methamphetamine, a little over 100 fentanyl pills,…
UPDATE (November 29, 3:30 p.m.) — The Duluth Police Department arrested a 37-year-old man without incident on Wednesday. The suspect was wanted on warrants from multiple jurisdictions. Police say he is a suspect on multiple burglaries and thefts that occurred throughout the community. The incident remains an active and ongoing investigation. ORIGINAL POST: DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department…
Rising global tension has put a spotlight on armed forces around the world. Some of those currently training to serve were among college students who were home for the Thanksgiving weekend. Kai Braaten grew up in the Twin Ports and is now a Midshipman Third Class at the United States Naval Academy. He said a primary goal for him was…
WISCONSIN — Cyber Monday has become one of the top shopping days of the year which can also come with risks according to the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau. The Wisconsin BBB is asking those to be wary of misleading advertisements and lookalike websites. They are providing tips for shoppers this holiday season. Those include price checking before you buy, keeping…
Duluth’s Vineyard Church says it fully accepts the findings of an investigation done by an outside organization, after sexual abuse allegations emerged at the church. The church says it vows to heal wounds, regain trust and make changes. Former youth leader, 35-year-old Jackson Gatlin, has been charged with ten criminal counts involving five females at the church. For its own…
DULUTH, Minn. — The cruising industry created nearly $600,000 of economic impact in Duluth this year. The DECC announcing this Tuesday. In 2023 over 4,000 passengers visited Duluth aboard 4 different cruise ships. Regionally almost 25,000 people made 800 visits to Great Lakes ports, which is a 20% increase from last year. The cruise passenger spending supports shops, restaurants, transportation…
DULUTH, Minn. — With holidays coming up, a fun cocktail can be perfect with a turkey or some ham. Duluth’s Vikre Distillery has guides and recipes to help you make a specialty drink such as a cosmopolitan or cider gin. You can pick up already prepared kits for home or you can stop by Vikre and enjoy their holiday cocktails…
SHELL LAKE, Wis. — A Washburn County man was arrested after driving to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department Jail impaired with a 6-year-old in their vehicle. On Saturday at approximately 6:56 p.m., the Washburn County Sheriff Department Jail Staff advised that Anthony Koprowski of Spooner, Wis., was to pick up an intoxicated individual who was arrested earlier that evening. Upon…
RED WING, Minn. — The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brad Nagel. Nagel, age 57, was last heard from on Nov. 15 around 11:45 p.m. Nagel drives a 2005 Black Chevy Colorado with Minnesota license plate DLB-549. Nagel is an avid outdoorsman and investigators believe that he could have traveled anywhere in Minnesota…
FRIDLEY, Minn. — According to authorities, the search for a missing Fridley 12-year-old is now over. On Saturday, the Fridley Police Department requested public assistance in locating 12-year-old Corwin Panasuk. Panasuk left his home in Fridley around 5 p.m. on Nov. 14 and did not return. He was last spotted in the Blaine and Spring Lake Park area. Authorities canceled…
NORTHLAND — If you want to know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the Northland. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday thousands of Starbucks workers participated in a one-day strike called the Red Cup Rebellion. The strike included Duluth Starbucks workers. The workers say the company is illegally refusing to bargain with baristas over staffing, scheduling, and other issues. Starbucks Workers United says they are unionizing because employees have been overworked and have been ignored when it…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A single vehicle accident has left one teen dead and another in critical condition. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says on Wednesday just before 7 p.m. responders and law enforcement reported to a crash near Orr. Authorities say the vehicle was traveling westbound on Nett Lake Road and had gone off the road, flipped, and…
(Nov. 15) — Searchers from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office located and recovered the body of 27-year-old Andrew DeRock, according to a release from Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard. DeRock had been missing since Oct. 28 after a canoeing incident on the Minong Flowage in Douglas County. Ryan Busch, who was also missing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s time to start talking turkey. Superior Meats on Tower Avenue is gearing up to serve your Thanksgiving needs. Turkeys are available starting this Friday. Aside from the traditional bird, they’ve stocked up on all kinds of fixings for your holiday meal. “Lotta hams, prime ribs, steaks, change stuff up breakfast stuff, breakfast links, obviously bacon, can’t…
ENGLAND — An arrest has been made following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson who died after suffering a serious neck injury from a skate after colliding with another player during a game on October 28. Adam was playing for the Nottingham Panthers. According to the South Yorkshire Police, the man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter. He…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics as they search for a man who went missing in the Brule River State Forest. Authorities say Philip Joshua Johnson from Nashville, Tennessee was reported missing on October 18. A white PT Cruiser was linked to him abandoned on a trail off of Brackett’s Corner Road…
DULUTH, Minn. — Incumbent Emily Larson conceded Tuesday evening shortly after 9 p.m. in the Duluth Mayoral race. Larson made her speech at Bent Paddle. She talked about her accomplishments over the past two years as the first female mayor in Duluth. A statement released late Tuesday from Larson reads: “When I took office, we faced tough challenges. Duluth had…
DULUTH, Minn. — The results below are from the Minnesota Secretary of States website. Mayor of Duluth (Vote for 1) Incumbent Emily Larson- 11,716, 39.99% Roger Reinert- 17,518, 59.88% Duluth City Council At Large (Vote up to 2) Arik Forsman- 17.527, 35.47% Jenna Yeakle- 9,428, 19.08% Miranda Pacheco- 8.150, 16.48% Lynn Marie Nephew- 14,134, 28.61% Duluth City Council District 1…
UPDATE (Nov. 6, 1:12 p.m.) — The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has announced missing 85-year-old Gerald Olson has been found safe. The Sheriff’s Office thanks the public for their help in the search. ORIGINAL POST: The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 85-year-old Gerald Olson. Olson “suffers from dementia and Alzheimer’s,” according to a…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. — The invasive water species known as Zebra Mussels have recently been identified in three Itasca County lakes. The mussels were found on a pontoon boat and other equipment being removed for the season in Jessie, Turtle, and Trout lakes. The invasive species were first discovered in the Great Lakes in 1988 and have spread from there….
Updated November 1, 2023: Babbitt, Minn. — A man has been charged with two counts of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of a Babbitt couple. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday identifies the man as Roger Allen Beldo. He is 53 years old. The complaint says Beldo told police he killed the couple at their home. A relative said…
A Coleraine man has been charged in a stabbing at a local bar over the weekend. The victim was stabbed in the face, and was treated at the hospital for his injuries. A criminal complaint charges Lawrence Jarmaine Daniels with a second-degree felony. The complaint says Daniels is 45 years old and lives in Coleraine. The incident happened about 1:30…
DULUTH, Minn. — A stronger community is something we can all get behind. To help make that happen, the kickoff for a major grant program was announced Monday. It came from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The Community Opportunity Fund focuses on three key areas- opportunity, resilience, and belonging. President Shaun Floerke says the goal is to create solutions…
MEADOWLANDS TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man was pronounced dead after his car flipped over in a water-filled ditch in the Meadowlands Township. The incident happened early Sunday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle was driving on Highway 7 just south of Highway 133 in Meadowlands Township. First responders pulled out one male who was pronounced…
If it takes a village to raise a child, then there are those who feel the same about what it takes for a community’s health care. That is what brought over one hundred and thirty people together in Duluth Wednesday. It was titled “Bridging Health Care,” and the goal is just that: bringing like-minded people and organizations together to make…
DULUTH, Minn. — Climate change was the topic of a conference at UMD on Monday. Everyone from environmental activists to students came together to discuss how the change will affect our area. They also discussed other issues that come from climate change and what the community can do. Jonna Korpi from Duluth is the director of sustainability office at UMD….
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police squad cars are going to be carrying a special message this month. On the back of each police vehicle there will be a unique rectangular, red, magnet. It is called the Red Ribbon campaign, and it is both a sobering reminder of the past, and a hope for the future. It honors a federal special…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Two people have been arrested after a burglary in Virginia ended with a dog shot to death. The Virginia Police Department says at 4:13 a.m. on Friday police were dispatched to a burglary on the 600 block of 15th Street North. A 25-year-old woman and 24-year-old man had entered the house wearing black face masks. The man…
WUORI TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A fatal two-vehicle collision in Wuori Township involved alcohol and cannabis, according to preliminary charges on the St. Louis County Jail’s roster. The driver under arrest is a 38-year-old Virginia man. FOX 21 does not normally name suspects until they are formally charged. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on northbound Highway 169. The Minnesota…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan failed badly Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker’s gavel, rejected by even more Republicans from the conservative mainstream who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support. The Republicans have no realistic or workable plan to unite the fractured GOP majority, elect a…
Steve Hanke Northeastern Minnesota will be getting a new judge. Steve Hanke has been tapped by Governor Walz to fill a vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District. He will be replacing the retiring Judge Michael Cuzzo. Hanke has ties to both sides of the Blatnik Bridge. He is a lawyer for the City of Duluth and is also an adjunct…
One Northland lawmaker held firm in his support of Representative Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House Wednesday, but another moved away from Jordan. Jordan, a Republican lawmaker from Ohio, lost his second vote in his bid to become speaker. On Tuesday, both Minnesota 8th District Congressman Pete Stauber, and Wisconsin 7th District Congressman Tom Tiffany voted for Jordan. Wednesday,…
Courtesy Duluth Police Department, via Twitter page. DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday is National Move Over Day and the Duluth Police Department is reminding those out and about to follow this law. The Ted Foss Move Over Law is for any emergency vehicle with its lights activated that may be on the side of the road. It is important for the…
HIBBING, Minn. — A drug bust revealed nearly 5 pounds of methamphetamine at the U.S. Post Office in Hibbing. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says around 4 p.m. on Monday, K9 Murphy who during a narcotics investigation conducted a sniff of a suspicious package that indicated the presence of narcotics. A warrant search of the package revealed about 5…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Sen. Grant Hauschild of Hermantown is announcing what he calls his “Northland Strong” initiative. The DFLer’s District 3 is largely rural. He wants to bring the region together with five key priorities. They include strong families, safe communities, outdoor heritage, an innovative economy, and a state that works. “Making sure that Minnesota works really well for our…
ALBORN, MN — An Esko man was injured early after an ATV accident early Sunday morning. At 12:41 a.m., the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 6800 block of Highway 47 in the Alborn Township of a single side-by-side accident. The 49-year-old male driver was identified as Daniel Doran of Esko. He received multiple non-life threatening injuries…
MINNESOTA — Many people like to get outside in the fall and take a walk, but one man making his way to the lift bridge Thursday took it to an extreme. Matthew Hunt has been hiking for six weeks and covered 350 miles. He started outside Ely and traveled three different trails: the Border Route, the Kekekabic, and the Lake…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — A client from a group home in Moose Lake went missing after running away from a staff member they were with and ended up being arrested. The incident happened Thursday around 1 p.m. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Joshua Lee Bergan was last seen walking near a bike trail but went out of sight…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A power outage in Superior is affecting a large number of customers. According to the Superior Water, Light & Power Facebook page restoration time was expected to take about an hour as of around 8:15 a.m. 1,656 customers were affected. Outage updates can be found on this map. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
When we’re looking for birds, we usually look up in the sky, but in Duluth’s Lakeside you might want to look down at the sidewalk. That’s where the birdwatching–and bird drawing–was going on Wednesday. The chalk drawings are colorful, but by their nature, also temporary. The goal is to brighten up the neighborhood, and also draw attention to birds and…
The Kwik Trip stores have apparently been having some technology-related issues over the past two days. On Monday, Madison television station WKOW reported that some customers were posting on social media that they were having problems with the store’s app, rewards program, and telephone service. Tuesday, Kwik Trip issued a statement saying, “As you are aware, we are currently experiencing…
Fall is in the air. That means football, and this fall–even the Twins! That is good news for people who are into collecting or selling sports cards. At the Miller Hill Mall Friday, it was “game on!” As in Game On Sportscard Collectors and Memorabilia show. Long time collector and dealer Austin Knute had a big selection on display, and…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — Authorities say a passenger in a van was killed Friday morning when the vehicle made a U-turn on Martin Road in Rice Lake. The fatal victim has been identified as 78-year-old Paul Larson of Duluth. The incident happened about 8:45 a.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office said the van he was riding in was traveling…
BAYFIELD, Wis. — Friday is the day for apple lovers to gather as the Bayfield Apple Festival begins. The fun fall event marks 61 years of everything apple with apple peeling, pie, and dessert contests, plenty of live music, a coronation for the Apple Festival Queen, and a grand parade. Thousands of tourists and locals visit every year to highlight…
Superior’s first community solar garden has more than utilities and construction crews eager to see it get started. Wednesday, Superior Water Light and Power unveiled the facility that will generate enough electricity to power 115 homes, and many residents were excited about the prospect and showed up for the ribbon cutting. A lot of those celebrating Wednesday were those who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon is breaking records this year with registration. In less than 100 hours the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon has sold out with more than 8,000 people signed up. According to Grandma’s Marathon officials, this is the fastest sellout for the race since 2018. Sunday night, registration for the races opened up and within the first 5…
