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Medical Experts Bring History to Life

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums Displays Medical Miracles
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – History is coming to life at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. The exhibit currently on display shows medical discoveries throughout the years, including an original sample that first confirmed penicillin defeating bacteria. There are manuscripts and artifacts connected with Benjamin Franklin, Christian Bernard, Bernard Crick, Albert Schweitzer, and Dorothea Dix. Next week local experts will be…
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Annual Bike Swap to Support Two Charities this Year

Coffee Conversation: Continental Ski & Bike
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring is here and Summer is quickly approaching, getting many Northlanders excited for the bicycling season. The 11th Annual Continental Ski and Bike Swap is coming up on April 21st-23rd. Discounted retail bikes and gently used bikes are available for purchase. Free bike helmets will be provided for those who purchase a children’s bike. Anyone can donate a…
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Tackling the Jungle Gym at Green Light Fitness

Active Adventures: Gym Offers Kettlebells, Spin Classes and Jungle Gym
Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Spring is here and many Northlanders will be working to get ready for bikini season. At Green Light Fitness in Superior, Paul and Amanda Rockwood are helping those folks get in shape. The fitness center offers kettlebell workouts, spin classes, and Jungle Gym XT training. Amanda also coaches a Booty Camp. For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX…
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Gun theft fugitive caught in southwest Wisconsin

Man who found fugitive describes him as cordial
Natalie Froistad,

Joseph JakubowskiMILWAUKEE – Sheriff’s officials say a man suspected of stealing firearms from a gun store and sending President Donald Trump an anti-government manifesto has been arrested in southwestern Wisconsin. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Joseph Jakubowski was captured around 6 a.m. Friday near Readstown, Wisconsin. The sheriff’s office said in a statement that he was captured without…
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Johnson’s Bakery Taking Orders for Easter Treats

Duluth Bakery Offers Several Options for Holiday Treats
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Easter is just days away and if you haven’t started baking yet, no need to worry! Johnson’s Bakery in Duluth has you covered. The long-time Duluth Bakery is currently taking orders for buns, pies, tortes, cookies, cakes and more. The bakery has two locations in Duluth: 2230 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806 – (218) 727-1889 4509 E…
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Hot and Cold Salad Perfect for Spring

Cooking Connection: Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews
Natalie Froistad,

BIWABIK, Minn. – Burnt Onion Kitchen and Brews is the restaurant in the new chalet at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota. It’s headed up by Chef Dan Schimka. There is hand-crafted beer, hand-cut steaks, seafood flown in from Hawaii and fresh pasta. For this week’s Cooking Connection Chef Dan taught FOX 21’s William Seay how to make a hot and cold…
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Electrical Failure Suspected Cause of Fire in Upper Peninsula

Natalie Froistad,

IRONWOOD, Mich. – At approximately 2:15 a.m. Wednesday Ironwood Public Safety Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 235 Brogan St. in the City of Ironwood, MI. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke coming from the attic of the structure. The fire was located in the attic area of the home and was quickly extinguished. The…
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Leadership Group Spreads School Spirit at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

T-Shirt Fundraiser for Myers-Wilkins Wolves
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – A local elementary school is hoping to drum up school spirit and an effort is underway to do just that at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School. A Leadership Duluth group is taking on the challenge. This morning, two members of the group, Ron Alston and Tyler Kimber, visited FOX 21 to talk about the importance of this project. They…
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Education Fills 1890s Duluth Building

Northland Uncovered: Lakeview Christian Academy
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Memories made at school stay with many of us forever, and one school in Duluth is working to build that type of close-knit community inside a building already full of Duluth history. Learning fills the classrooms of Lakeview Christian Academy, but the walls preserve more than 120 years of history. “The neat thing is they don’t make…
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Giving Life through Organ Donation

National Donate Life Month Highlights Organ Donation in April
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – April is National Donate Life Month and Tuesday there’s a chance to learn more about organ donation at St. Luke’s Hospital. The Head of the Lakes Transplant Group is collaborating on a Donation and Transplantation Q & A, for community members and hospital staff. It’s an opportunity to meet transplant recipients, their families and donor families and…
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City of Duluth Prepares for Tourist Season

Coffee Conversation: Spring Brings Visitors to Town
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth experienced a record number of tourists in 2016 due to major events like The Tall Ships Festival, the 40th Anniversary of Grandma’s Marathon and the Duluth Airshow. Although the summer of 2017 won’t be quite as busy, the Media Communications Manager for Visit Duluth, Bob Gustafson, says to expect many fun events. Things…
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UMD Theater Presents Disney Classic

The Litte Mermaid
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – A classic Disney tale will soon be coming to life at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. UMD Theater is presenting The Little Mermaid. The actors playing the main roles, Amelia Barr as Ariel and Ryan Haff as Prince Eric, visited FOX 21 this morning. Both Barr and Haff say the musical is very similar to the…
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Unique Machines Work Core Muscles

Active Adventures: Xcel Xercise
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures, core muscles were the focus of the workout. Xcel Xercise offers the opportunity to use machines not found at any other gym in Duluth. Karen Anderson showed FOX 21’s William Seay the ropes. Xcel Xercise is located at 5324 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804. They can be reached at (218) 525-4808. For more information,…
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Empty Bowl Event Supports Artists and Feeds Hungry

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Next week Northlanders will have a chance to feed the hungry and support local artists at the same time. The annual Sea of Bowls and Empty Bowl events are taking. Proceeds go to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. The Sea of Bowls is an Empty Bowl preview happening Monday, April 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the…
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Beer Truck in Stockholm Crashes into Department Store

Natalie Froistad,

STOCKHOLM (AP) – Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says everything indicates that a truck which has crashed into a major department store in downtown Stockholm is “a terror attack.” Photos at the scene in downtown Stockholm show that the truck, which killed several people, is a large beer truck. The Aftonbladet daily says Swedish beermaker Spendrups said its truck had…
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Cooking up a Classic with Bucktales Cantina & Grill

Cooking Connection: Chilaquiles
Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Mexican restaurant in Superior is bringing traditional flavor to town. Bucktales Cantina & Grill is owned by Dee Morales, who also does all the cooking by himself. For this week’s Cooking Connection, Morales showed FOX 21’s William Seay how to make Chilaquiles. Bucktales Cantina & Grill is located at 6098 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880, which is about half a mile…
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Fannie Rose Candy Shop Celebrates National Caramel Popcorn Day

Candy Shop Creates Gourmet Popcorn
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Today is a day for popcorn lovers. The sweet and salty treat, caramel corn, is celebrated every April 6. Fannie Rose Candy Shop in Duluth makes fresh popcorn daily. They make several blends including a trio mix, theater popcorn, cheese popcorn, birthday cake popcorn, and of course caramel popcorn. Fannie Rose is located at 103 E. Superior St., Duluth,…
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St. Luke’s Urologists Raise Awareness of Testicular Cancer

Doctors Emphasize Importance of Monthly Checks
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This month doctors around the world are bringing light to a disease not often talked about. April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, so Dr. Rebekah Beach, a Urologist with St. Luke’s Urology Associates, visited FOX 21 to talk about this cancer. Dr. Beach says this is the most common cancer among men ages 15-44. According to the…
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American Heroes Educate about 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 51st Annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show start tonight. The annual show runs Wednesday, April 5th through Sunday, April 9th. Hundreds of exhibitors will fill the DECC for the event. There will be building materials, decorating ideas, remodeling and interior design booths. One exhibit is highlighting American Heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice 15 years ago…
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New Exhibit to Open in SS Meteor Whaleback Ship Museum

Volunteers Needed for Annual Work Weekend
Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Spring is here and that means tourists will soon be filling the Twin Ports. In Superior, volunteers with the Superior Public Museums are working hard to ensure the buildings and displays are in perfect shape for tours. Fairlawn Mansion is open year-round, but soon the SS Meteor and Old Firehouse and Police Museum will open their doors for…
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Day Dedicated to Supporting UW-Superior

Coffee Conversation: UWS Day of Giving
Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week there’s an opportunity to give back to a local university. The University of Wisconsin-Superior Foundation will host its third annual “Superior Day of Giving” on Wednesday, April 5. This is a 24-hour fundraising drive for alumni, parents, friends, community partners, local businesses, faculty, staff and students. Donors can choose where they’d like the money to…
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The Latest: Russians say another bomb found, deactivated

Natalie Froistad,

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) – Andrei Kibitov, spokesman for the St. Petersburg governor, has told Russian television 10 people have been killed and 50 injured in a subway explosion. Video footage posted on social media website shows a train with mangled doors standing at the platform. Russian Senator Viktor Ozerov tells Interfax that the explosion looks like a terrorist attack….
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Weekend Fundraiser Offers Chance to Support Police

Lake Superior Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police Fundraiser
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend Northlanders have the chance to support the men and women who keep the region safe every day. The Lake Superior Lodge of the MN Fraternal Order of Police is hosting their 4th Annual Fundraiser on Sunday, April 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Grandma’s Sports Garden located at 425 S. Lake Ave Duluth,…
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Boxing Basics with Lorenzi’s

Active Adventures: Boxing
Natalie Froistad,

PROCTOR, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures FOX 21’s William Seay traveled to Proctor to get in the ring at Lorenzi’s Boxing. The owner, Joe Lorenzi, has been boxing for 20 years. Lorenzi opened the gym nine years ago and has been at the Proctor location for two and a half years. For the workout, Coach Joe had William…
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Tasting the Region for a Good Cause

Taste at Fitger's
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, area restaurants are taking over Fitger’s for a good cause. It’s for Taste at Fitger’s, an annual event raising funds for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. The event is Friday, March 31 from 6-8 p.m. There will be food and drink samples and a silent auction. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by…

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