FROM FOX 9 FROM FOX 9, our sister station in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-High school students in Minneapolis are walking out today to protest gun violence following the recent high school shooting in Florida. Since the shooting that left 17 people dead at a high school in Parkland, Fla., students across the nation have been staging protests demanding lawmakers pass gun…
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County District Court in Duluth is getting ready to launch the state’s newest veterans treatment court. The court serves as a special program designed to assist military veterans in the criminal justice system, who are having issues with chemical or mental health problems. “St. Louis County District Court has been holding a special court calendar for veterans…
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department held its first timber auction of the year raising nearly $1.3 million. They sold 18 timber contracts to small and mid-sized logging companies, along with larger mills. They now have the right to harvest, remove. and sell trees from within the designated boundaries of their contract. These contracts are generally good…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Superior Choice Credit Union and Dairyland State Bank have announced a merger agreement has been finalized between the two financial institutions. Pending regulatory approval, the acquisition will create a combined financial institution that will have more than $480 million in assets. Closing is expected to occur in the third or fourth quarter of 2018. The two will operate under…
DULUTH, Minn.-The 148th Fighter Wing will be conducting night flying training beginning tonight, going through March 1. Periodic night flying allows 148th personnel to accomplish required training and practice tactics during darkness. Local residents will hear F-16s taking off and landing during the afternoon and evening. All F-16s are expected to be on the ground by 10:30 p.m. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.-A 31-year-old St. Paul woman was killed yesterday after the car she was in crashed into another vehicle near Brighton Beach on Highway 61. Courtney Jane Ryan was in a car driven by 31-year-old Jacob Edward Ryan, of St. Paul, when it went over the center line going southbound and crashed into another vehicle going northbound. Courtney Ryan suffered…
WASHBURN, Wis.-A snow emergency has been declared in Washburn, Wis. It begins at 8 p.m. tonight. According to the city’s Facebook page, “a snow emergency means that all vehicles must be removed from all city streets, alleys, and parking lots. This snow emergency will remain in effect until further notice.” UPDATE: A snow emergency has also been declared in Ashland, which began…
Courtesy Northland FireWireELY, Minn.-New details are emerging after a fire ripped through a duplex in Ely in the early morning hours Sunday at 26 E. White St. The Ely Fire Department said one occupant from the home was taken to the Ely Hospital due to smoke inhalation. A Babbitt firefighter was also treated and released for a wrist injury after falling…
DULUTH, Minn.-After announcing last week they are touring again to promote their new album, Duluth-based band Trampled by Turtles has added a Duluth show to its tour. It will be held in Bayfront Park July 7. The band’s tour will begin May 4 in St. Paul. May 4 will also be the day they release a new album titled “Life…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior School Board has announced that current Duluth Schools Assistant Superintendent Amy Starzecki was selected as the new district administrator for Superior School District, effective July 1. Her contract will be acted on at a school board meeting March 5, pending final details of her contract. The search process began in December of 2017, which included several…
MANKATO, Minn.-Mankato authorities are looking for a 19-year-old woman who was last seen Feb. 7 in Mankato. Morgan Stolee was last seen when she left work at Domino’s at about 10 p.m. that night. She is about five feet, four inches tall, and weighs about 110 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes, and she drives a purple 2011…
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DULUTH, Minn.-The staff from Fox 21 is diving into Lake Superior tomorrow for the Polar Plunge, but today some local high school students took center stage. Today’s plunge was also meant to raise money for Special Olympics. Students from across the region gathered in Canal Park as part of their special event the Cool School Plunge. Some of the participants…
DULUTH, Minn.-If you like snowmobiling, a special fundraiser being held tomorrow is something that may fit your need for speed. Beginning at 9 a.m. a snowmobile ride will begin at Sunset Bar and Grill to raise money for the March of Dimes. A celebration of the event will also begin at 6 p.m. at the Sunset. To find out more…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Sports Show has been packing the DECC for much of the week and that trend is expected to continue through the weekend. The event showcases a variety of outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping. Staff from the show tell Fox 21 they try to change things up every year to keep people coming back. “We try…
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FROM FACEBOOKDULUTH, Minn.-Former Duluth news personality Michelle Lee has announced she’s running for the Eighth District congressional seat up for grabs. Her announcement comes just a week after Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL) announced he will be retiring at the end of his term. Lee would be running as a Democrat. To find out more about her campaign, visit her website…
HIBBING, Minn.-Two men were arrested in Hibbing yesterday for alleged false imprisonment. The incident occurred at about 5 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a call of a male being held against his will by another male with a gun in the 3800 block of Second Avenue West. A reporting party said her boyfriend had been contacted by a male to…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has announced a 17-year-old missing since Monday has been found safe. Bali Mariah Frazer went missing on Monday after she left a meeting in Grand Rapids. Police say she was found safe. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news missing
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth-based band Trampled by Turtles has announced they will be touring again starting May 4 in St. Paul. May 4 will also be the day they release a new album titled “Life is Good on the Open Road.” In October of 2016, the band announced they would be taking a hiatus after spending 13 years on the road. To…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Sheriff Tom Dalbec of Douglas County says former Duluth and Superior Mayor Herb Bergson was booked into Douglas County Jail yesterday just after 5 p.m. for allegedly leaving the scene, after crashing his vehicle into a tree somewhere in Douglas County. Information on where the incident occurred is still not available, according to Dalbec. Dalbec said, after the crash,…
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DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board voted 5-2 against supporting legislation that would pursue splitting up the county. The final vote on the resolution will be at their next board meeting Feb. 27. Commissioners Tom Rukavina and Mike Jugovich were the two voting no. Splitting Minnesota’s largest county isn’t a new idea. A Rukavina-backed referendum bill passed the House in…
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved the sale of $28,095,000 of general obligation capital improvement bonds, which will be used to construct a new government services center-north facility in Virginia. It will also help offset costs for site improvement and advance ordering for the planned public works maintenance facility in Cook. A second bond issuance is expected later this…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17 year old girl named Bali Mariah Frazer. Bali is five-feet, three-inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, with blue eyes, and blonde hair. Bali was last seen on Feb. 12 at 12:15 p.m. where she left a meeting in Grand Rapids and has not…
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ST. PAUL, Minn.-Former Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is dropping out of the governor’s race on the democratic side. He had previously served as the mayor for St. Paul for 12 years. “For the past 15 months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to travel to every area of Minnesota and meet with people from all different walks of life,” he…
DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight, the Duluth City Council could be making some changes to who inspects taxis. Right now, only two different service stations are authorized to conduct inspections that cabs must undergo to operate in the city. If a proposed amendment is passed tonight, it would allow any mechanic certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence to inspect a…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The University of Minnesota has removed a plaque from the Scholars Walk honoring former Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor. The Scholars Walk is a monument on the university campus that pays tribute to notable faculty and alumni. It was constructed between 2004 and 2006 and features Rhodes Scholars, as well as Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners….
DULUTH, Minn.-The Lakeside Bakery in the east end of Duluth has announced it will be closing. Owner Scott Johnson tells us his heavy work schedule is to blame for the closing, running two locations, seven days a week. “It’s more of a fact of survival for myself and we’re plenty busy all the way around,” Johnson said. “So we don’t have…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Police are reporting that two masked individuals came into a residence Sunday and ransacked a house on the 2100 block of West Seventh Street. A person in the home was unable to provide descriptions of the two suspects or an exact time when the incident occurred. It’s believed it happened at some point in the evening. The Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Aerial Lift Bridge will be reopening both lanes to traffic for the Tuesday morning commute. That’s two weeks before the original estimated completion date. The new decking is in place and the contractor is removing equipment and barricades today. The deck was last replaced about 60 years ago. This project cost about $300,000. The city anticipates repainting areas…
DULUTH, Minn.-More than 100 airmen of the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth have now been deployed throughout the Middle East, Europe, and African regions. The deployment was all part of various programs including Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom Sentinel. “It is an honor to support our military partners in mission support against any potential threats,” said Col. Chris Blomquist of…
NORTH BRANCH, Minn.-North Branch Mayor Kirsten Kennedy has announced she’s running for Rep. Rick Nolan’s seat on the DFL side. She is in her second term as mayor for that city. She is a single mother of five children and has masters in advocacy and political leadership from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Kennedy was Nolan’s guest at the recent State…
HIBBING, Minn.-The investigation continued today for the Hibbing fire that killed four people, including two children, Dec. 26. More than 20 people, including the Hibbing Fire Marshal, private fire investigators, electrical engineers, and fire protection engineers, descended upon the home to get more answers. “The home was partially enclosed and a structure was built enclosing the rear of the home…
VIRGINIA, Minn.-A 76-year-old man from Grand Rapids has non-life threatening injuries after a snowmobile accident in rural Virginia today. Multiple rescue crews responded to the scene at 3 p.m. to the single snowmobile accident on Laurentian Snowmobile Trail, about three miles east of Highway 53 in Wuori Township. “The lone male operator had been traveling last in a group of…
BABBITT, Minn.-Police believe they have found the vehicle for a woman who went missing from her Grand Rapids apartment the first week of January. Thirty-year-old Tawhna Pringle’s vehicle may have been found south of Babbitt, according to police. The investigation is still continuing on tonight. If you have any information on the case, contact the Grand Rapids Police Department at…
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DULUTH, Minn.-Vanilla Bean has opened a new spot in Duluth. The mainstay in Two Harbors has been around for about 20 years, and the new owners thought now is a good time for an expansion. One of the big changes for the restaurant will be having a dinner menu running all year long, rather than having a seasonal one like…
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County is in need of foster parents. Today a workshop at the Government Services Center was held where Northlander’s could learn all about the process. The main goal is to keep kids in the area close to their friends and family, while providing a stable environment for them. “It’s a huge importance for keeping kids in our…
FROM FACEBOOKDULUTH, Minn.-With Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL) announcing he will be retiring from office at the end of his term, some more possible candidates have come forward. Pete Stauber has already announced he is vying for the GOP ticket, but a few others have expressed interest today. Former Duluth news personality Michelle Lee said she is thinking about running. “I…
PROCTOR, Minn.-Forty-one-old Rusty Kallis of Proctor was sentenced today to 16 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder. Kallis was accused of trying to shoot his live-in girlfriend back in 2016. During the incident, police said he fired numerous rounds in a home on the 100-block of Fifth Street in Proctor. The shooting occurred after getting into an argument with…
DULUTH, Minn.-Standard and Poor’s Ratings Service has reaffirmed St. Louis County’s AA+ credit rating. “This is good news for St. Louis County and its tax payers as it comes just days before a large planned sale of $28 million of general obligation capital improvement bonds to fund construction of a new government services center facility in Virginia, as well as initial costs…
Witnesses described the vehicle as possibly a 2002 or 2003 Ford “Focus” sedan, similar to the car in this picture. (This is not the actual vehicle.)UPDATE: The vehicle’s driver has been identified and interviewed. We will update you have more details become available. DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred around 11P.M….
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DULUTH, Minn.-Many Northlander’s already know that having dry skin is routine during the winter time. What some may not know, is how to moisturize their skin properly. That’s where you may need help from the experts. One local dermatology facility says those of different genders and ages, all have to deal with dry skin differently. One of the top tips…
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board has approved a construction project for Arrowhead Road. The project will include overlaying the portion from Rice Lake Road to Haines Road. It’s expected to begin in the spring at a cost of $1.4 million. According to the county, the pavement is nearly two decades old, which means it’s sorely needed at that site….
DULUTH, Minn.-Inmate Daniel Torres, 44, who went missing yesterday in Duluth, was found this morning in Cook County, Illinois. He was set to take the bus to a prison camp in Illinois, but skipped out on it and left with other individuals at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in Duluth. He was originally housed in the Duluth Federal Prison Camp. Torres was…
CLOQUET, Minn.-The Cloquet Police Department advises you to avoid Tall Pine Lane between Whispering Pine Apartments and 14th Street, due to a gas line break. The incident has closed that section of roadway and will require a detour of traffic until crews can repair the line. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: cloquet gas line
