Paige Hansen, Author at Fox21Online

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Encourages Vaccination

16 hours ago

Paige Hansen,

WISCONSIN. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is emphasizing the importance of vaccines against respiratory viruses. Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 typically see uptakes as the fall and winter seasons approach. The Wisconsin DHS says vaccination is crucial for preventing severe illnesses and hospitalizations. People are encouraged to receive vaccinations to protect oneself and others, especially high-risk populations. As the…

Construction underway for Chum expansion project

16 hours ago

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Chum Shelter and Drop-in Center expansion project is officially underway. A brief ceremony was held Wednesday to mark the start of construction as keys to the building were handed over to Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc. $10 million in funding from federal and state sources was secured in 2022, enabling the project. The shelter currently accommodates more…

Giant pumpkins to be carved at Pier B Resort

October 13, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s pumpkin carving season, and at Pier B Resort, the Halloween tradition is bigger than normal. On Monday, two giant pumpkins arrived to the resort and will be carved up this week. The orange giants are from Jerry’s Pumpkin Patch in Sturgeon Lake, with one weighing in at 1,738 lb, making it Jerry’s personal best. It also…

CASDA holds ‘Paw’sitive Project event, raising awareness for pets in domestic abuse situations

October 10, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, also known as CASDA, held an event on Friday to raise awareness for pets in domestic abuse situations. The ‘Paw’sitive Project event raised awareness about the correlation between domestic violence and animal abuse, highlighting that a large percentage of victims report harm to their pets, which may prevent them from…

Chum selects contractor for shelter expansion project

October 10, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Chum has selected a contractor for its upcoming shelter expansion project. Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc. has been awarded the contract for the Chum shelter renovation and expansion project. Construction will start this month after nearly two years of funding and planning. The shelter currently accommodates more than 125 people every night. The new facility will provide double…

Superior holds public meetings regarding changes to one-way roads

October 8, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two public meetings were held in Superior on Wednesday to discuss the potential changes to multiple one-way roads. The meeting focused on addressing safety concerns in the midtown neighborhood, particularly on Banks, Ogden, and John Aves. The proposed solution is to convert the one-way streets to two-way streets, which are considered safer. Two-streets can increase driver awareness…

Wildcat Sanctuary granted official custody of four big cats seized from Oregon park

October 8, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SANDSTONE, Minn. — The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone has received permanent custody of four big cats seized from a park in Oregon. The new additions at the sanctuary are just four of over 300 animals removed from ‘West Coast Game Park Safari’ in Oregon. Back in May the sanctuary welcomed in Louis the black jaguar, Bentley, a spotted leopard, Nasha,…

Twin Ports Interchange Project Close to Fully Opening

October 6, 2025

Paige Hansen, Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. –After five years of detours and construction, the long-anticipated Twin Ports Interchange Project will be fully open before the end of the month, and the long time nickname is a thing of the past. “The can of worms is officially no longer a thing, which is something to celebrate,” Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said. A ribbon-cutting was held…

Five new menu items coming to AMSOIL Arena

October 3, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. –Bulldogs fans get to enjoy a new taste this season as AMSOIL Arena introduces five new flavors to the menu. This year the DECC is keeping the new items simple, blending some familiar favorites with requested items. The new offerings include cheeseburger pizza and garlic cheese bread. New fried options are mini corn dogs and mozzarella sticks. A…

First ever Gourd Days takes place at the DECC

October 3, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — As the annual Winter Village at the DECC has found years of success, a fall version call Gourd Days looks to make a new tradition. As Gourd Days kicked off today, local businesses and organizations lined harbor drive behind the DECC, displaying fall themed crafts, goods and treats. There’s fall also activities to explore, including a pumpkin…

Lake Superior College Hosts Student Success Day

October 1, 2025

Paige Hansen, Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday, classes at Lake Superior College were dismissed to give students the full scope of what the campus offers. Student success day is held twice a year at the college, and it celebrates all things success. The event gives participants the opportunity to learn about campus services, such as tutoring and advising. The event featured a clothing…

Duluth Police Department Raising Money With Pink Patch Project

October 1, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is participating in its fifth annual Pink Patch Project this October. The Pink Patch Project is a campaign where law enforcement agencies raise money for cancer education, research and treatment. Duluth Police Officers will be dawning pink bracelets or replacing their standard police patch for pink ones. Pink bracelets, can koozies and t-shirts…

Cirrus Aircraft Up For “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota”

September 29, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — An aircraft made by Cirrus Aircraft is in the running for the title of “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and BMO have announced the four finalists in the contest for “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” The SR Series G7+ Aircraft by Cirrus made the list. The aircraft features a Garmin flight deck…

Successful Chum September Sock Drive with Barbie’s Dream Homes Realtor

September 26, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — A local realtor teamed up with Chum to host a September sock drive to help those in need. Barbie’s Dream Homes of Edmunds Realty has collected around 1,500 pairs of socks this month during the drive. Community members have dropped off socks of all types and sizes, all going towards individuals and families in need. With cold…

St. Louis River Alliance Holds “Riverfront Memories” Event

September 24, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis Riverfront Alliance held a community event at Chambers Grove Park on Wednesday. The “Riverfront Memories” event aimed to connect community members to the St. Louis River. There were opportunities for people to share personal reflections about what the river means to them. The event also had various activities including a river walk, geocaching and…

Students Show Bulldog Pride for Homecoming Week at UMD

September 22, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are showing some school spirit for homecoming week. The week is full of festivities and celebrations to bring students together and show off their bulldog pride. Monday was merch day at Kirby Garage for students to grab some free Bulldog merch or purchase a homecoming shirt. There are events happening…

‘Advanced Machine Guarding Solutions’ Opens New Facility in Hibbing

September 19, 2025

Paige Hansen,

HIBBING, Minn. — Advanced Machine Guarding Solutions (AMGS) has opened its new manufacturing facility in Hibbing. AMGS manufactures equipment that is designed to protect and guard machinery. The protective paneling, fencing, doors and other equipment keep workers and machines safe. Equipment produced at the facility is even used to protect the machines that built it. The new state-of-the-art facility allows…

Tomassoni Tour Happening This Weekend

September 17, 2025

Paige Hansen,

TOWER, Minn. — Bikers are gearing up for the 3rd annual Tomassoni Tour this weekend ALS nonprofit Never Surrender Inc. named the late tour after Minnesota Senator David Tomassoni, who died from ALS in 2022. To continue his legacy, 100 riders will hit the Mesabi Trail on Friday during the cycle for ALS. Cyclists can participate in a full or…

Minnesota Discovery Center restores Sami Hut

September 12, 2025

Jason VanHorn, Paige Hansen,

CHISHOLM, Minn. — The Minnesota Discovery Center has renovated a traditional Sami hut that was first built at the center in the 1990’s. The Sami people are an indigenous group from northern Sweden, Finland, and Russia. In 1996, a group of Sami people who immigrated to the Northland built a traditional hut at the Minnesota Discovery Center. Nearly 30…

Bridge to Health Survey Collecting Data in the Northland

September 8, 2025

Paige Hansen,

MINN/WIS. — UW-Superior has partnered with Generations Health Care Initiatives on Bridge to Health survey. The survey assesses health conditions, access to medical care, mental well-being and more. The survey is sent out at random and aims for around 7,500 responses from nine counties in Minnesota and Douglas County in Wisconsin. The data is anonymous and won’t be sold. It…

Increase in Bus Stop Arm Violations in 2024

September 8, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — With schools now in session, the Duluth Police Department has released the number of stop arm violations occurring in the past two years. The Duluth Police Department reports an increase in the amount of violations, with 142 in 2024, the highest for the last three years. So far in 2025 there has been 40 violations, with one…

University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus Moves to Four-Year Program

September 5, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus has moved to a four-year program. Since it was founded in 1972, the Duluth campus has operated as a two-year program, with students transferring to the Twin Cities campus for their last two-years to finish their clinical training. Now starting this semester, students are able to stay at the…

Ravin Crossbows Opens Pro Shop in Superior

September 5, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Ravin Crossbows in Superior has officially opened a pro shop that’s open to customers. Since its start in 2014, Ravin Crossbows has served customers through national dealers and an online website. After years of customers asking for a in-person store, the time has finally come. The store is located in Ravin’s production building where the crossbows are…

New Sports Court Opens at Harbor Highlands Community Center

September 3, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday to celebrate the new sports court at the Harbor Highlands Community Center. The basketball court received a major upgrade, and is designed to bring neighbors together. The Duluth Area Family YMCA and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth (HRA) came together to make the court a reality. The court…

UWS Earns StormReady Designation Title

August 27, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin Superior has earned the title of StormReady designation by the National Weather Service. StormReady is a program that help communities develop plans to handle all types of extreme weather. Living in the snowy Northland, UWS has systems in place to notify students about severe weather warnings and forecasts. Those systems, earning the…

Keel Laying Watch Party for USS WISCONSIN Submarine

August 27, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A watch party was held at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center today for the keel laying of the USS WISCONSIN. The USS WISCONSIN, SSBN 827 is a ballistic missile submarine currently being built. Keel laying is a tradition that marks the beginning of a new ships life. The sub is currently being assembled in Rhode…

Lake Superior College First Day of Classes

August 25, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College welcomed new and returning IceHawks for the first day of the ’25-’26 school year. New this year, the college introduced the Program for Accessible College Education or PACE, for inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disabilities. It’s also the first official semester for new LSC President, Dr. Linda Kingston. Formerly Vice President, she…

Lakehead Harvest Show Returns for 64th Year

August 22, 2025

Paige Hansen,

ESKO, Minn. — This weekend in Esko, people are going back in time to learn about some historic machinery. The 64th annual Lakehead Harvest Show kicked off Friday. The three day show highlights local farming, through various activities and demonstrations. The event allows visitors to see and understand real-world machinery like steam engines and a tractor powered sawmill, which are…

Tribute Fest Kicks Off, Supports Homeless Vets

August 22, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn.– Bayfront Festival Park will be filled with the sounds of rock and roll this weekend Tribute Fest, put on by Campbell Productions is a two day event featuring around 20 bands. Starting Friday, tributes to hit bands such as Motley Crue and AC/DC rock the stage. The music festival raises awareness and funds for homeless veterans. Veterans, active…

Summit School Honors Duluth Murder Victim With Memorial Tree

August 20, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Summit School is honoring the life of a former beloved co-worker, MaeDean Davin, 74, who Duluth police said was killed by her 46-year-old son, Nathan, over the weekend. MaeDean worked at Summit School, an early childhood education facility in Duluth, from 2018 to 2022. After learning about her tragic passing, the team at Summit planted a memorial…

Carlton County Animal Rescue Plans to Build Shelter in Cloquet

August 18, 2025

Paige Hansen,

CLOQUET, Minn. — Carlton County Animal Rescue has purchased land to build a local animal shelter. A seven acre lot near the Cloquet Business Park will be the permanent home of the animal rescue. The building will allow for animals to be sheltered by the rescue itself, as the current foster based program sees volunteers housing animals. Since launching in…

St. Louis County Depot to Receive $16.5 Million in Bond Sale

August 18, 2025

Paige Hansen, Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Board has authorized a $19.5 million dollar bond sale to fund county projects, including critical improvements to the St. Louis County Depot. The St. Louis County Depot has been authorized to receive $16.5 million dollars in bonds from the county. The funds will go towards a complete upgrade to the depots heating, ventilation…

Food-Conditioned Wolf Lethally Removed on Isle Royale

August 15, 2025

Paige Hansen,

ISLE ROYALE, Mich. — Isle Royale officials have lethally removed a wolf that repeatedly obtained human food at campgrounds. Throughout June and July park managers closely monitored at least two wolves that were frequently sighted near campgrounds and developed areas. The wolves were seen seen dragging away food storage bags and backpacks at numerous campsites. Officials say that despite changes…

Duluth Police Department Hosts Annual Kids, Cops and Cars Event

August 13, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Kids got to learn about the life of first responders today at Bayfront Festival Park. The Duluth Police Department hosted its annual Kids, Cops and Cars event to showcase the vehicles on the force. Kids got to explore squad cars and see other law enforcement equipment, including drones and robots. The event acts as a way to…

50th Annual Hoghead Festival in Full Swing in Proctor

August 13, 2025

Paige Hansen,

PROCTOR, Minn. — The Hoghead Festival in Proctor has kicked off for its 50th year of celebration. The fest started as a way to honor and remember Proctors railroad history. As events start to ramp up for the 50th anniversary, a car show was held at Powerhouse Bar. The car show has been a longstanding tradition during the festival, with…

Bike Park For All Skill Levels Now Open in Grand Marais

August 13, 2025

Paige Hansen,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. –In Grand Marais, cyclists are shifting gears to a unique form of biking. Superior Cycling Association has opened a bike park for people of all ages and skill levels. The currently seasonal park was constructed in the Cook County community skating rink, with plans to move to a new year-round home in the future. The park has…

Wrecktangle Pizza to Open at Wild State Cider

August 8, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. –Back in March Wrecktangle Pizza, an award winning pizza chain from the Twin Cities, announced it will be opening a Duluth location. Now, after months of anticipation, the pizzeria will be opening inside Wild State Cider. “We’ve been sort of open a little bit under the radar for the last week. You know, people have been showing out,…

Rapids Are Flowing For Whitewater Rafting in Carlton

August 8, 2025

Paige Hansen,

CARLTON, Minn. — For 12 years, Swiftwater Adventures in Carlton has been helping people cross an item off their bucket list. “We offer white water rafting trips on two different sections of the St Louis River,” Brian Pfeifer, Co-Owner of Swiftwater Adventures said. After water levels started off low this summer, rain has made for some fun times on the…

Essentia Health Foundation Hosts 24th Annual Legacy of Hope Golf Classic

August 6, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Essentia Health Foundation hosted the 24th annual Legacy of Hope Golf Classic on Monday. The 18-hole scramble saw golfers at Northland Country Club teeing off for a good cause. The proceeds raised by the event go towards local health care programs and supports Essentia Health patients and their families The funds also help provide state of…

National Night Out to Take Place Tuesday, August 5

August 4, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Communities across the nation, including here in the Northland, are gearing for National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual event where communities host block parties and other gatherings to connect with local law enforcement and their neighbors. The mission of the campaign is to promote strong police-community partnerships. Across the Twin Ports, dozens of residents…

Art Von Memorial Tournament Returns to Duluth for 31st Year

August 4, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The bases were loaded, in Duluth last weekend, as the 31st annual Art Von Memorial Tournament returned. The tournament brought in more than 70 youth baseball teams from across the region. The games took place at six locations across the city, including the Western Little League and Wade Stadium fields. Over 800 players from 9U to 15U…

St. Louis County Fair: “The Five Best Days of Summer”

August 4, 2025

Paige Hansen, Adam Jagunich,

CHISHOLM, Minn. — Known in the Iron Range as the five best days of summer, the St. Louis County Fair has been a stable since 1885, and with the addition of new buildings, the fair continues to grow. “We’ve been trying to improve everything around here. We’ve added new buildings. We added a year ago, we added a new cattle barn,…

St. Louis County Fair Kicks Off With 4-H Shows

July 30, 2025

Paige Hansen,

CHISHOM, Minn. — The St Louis County fair kicked off Wednesday as members of the 4-H club show off their animals. To start things off the St. Louis County 4-H held a rabbit and poultry show. Kids in 4-H take care of their rabbits year round and bring them in for judging. Each rabbit is judged on its fur, nails,…

Staying Fit in the Northland During Poor Air Quality

July 30, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — With summer wildfire smoke blanketing the region and triggering repeated air quality alerts, local gyms offer ways to stay active indoors. Northland Fitness, a 24/7-access gym in Lincoln Park says workout facilities are a great way to avoid the smoke and get your exercise in. While Duluth is known for its scenic trails and active outdoor lifestyle,…

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Urging Safe Driving in Work Zones

July 28, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — With nearly 100 road projects scheduled across Northern Wisconsin this summer drivers are urged to reduce speeds and pay attention to ensure safe driving through work zones. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joined Douglas County to hold a press conference, urging safe driving in road construction zones. Last year more than 2,00 crashes were recorded in Wisconsin…

Man Dies After Boat Strikes Breakwall in Superior

July 28, 2025

Paige Hansen, Dan Hanger,

UPDATE: The victim was identified as William Linster, 57, of Superior. Investigation indicates that Linster was out boating with a friend on Saturday. The friend was dropped of at the dock at about 11:30pm Saturday night, and Linster returned to the water. The boat, a 21-ft Maxum, was found about a half mile out from the Superior Entry on Sunday…

Special Duluth City Council Meeting Held, Three Resolutions Approved

July 14, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — A special meeting of the Duluth City Council was held today to discuss three proposed resolutions. The council heard two resolutions related to the Village Place Apartments, a mixed-income housing project in Duluth. Those resolutions are an agreement to extended a final loan payment with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by one year….

General Manager of Duluth Transit Authority to Retire After 38 Years With Company

July 14, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — After nearly four decades of dedicated service to the Duluth Transit Authority, General Manager Rod Fournier is set to retire in the upcoming weeks. As he leads up to the last days, he is reflecting on his time at the DTA. His career started out behind the wheel 38 years ago. “I took a pretty non-traditional path to…

Downtown Duluth Days Kicks Off, Formerly “Sidewalk Days”

July 9, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth Days, formerly known as Sidewalk Days, has kicked off on Superior St. The event is downtown Duluth’s biggest shopping festival of the year. The new name also comes with even more fun, as the festival is expanded and more attractions were added. This year over 170 vendors line six blocks of Superior St, including nearly…

Harbor City International School Wins Innovation Award

July 9, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s own Harbor City International School has won an award that recognizes its learning approach. The school won the 2025 Minnesota Charter School Innovation Award. The award highlights the hands-on learning approach that Harbor City prides themselves on. Three times a year, students are offered immersive sessions, ranging from sailing, to winter survival skills. Last year…

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