Sophie Varner, Author at Fox21Online

Natural Surface Trails To Be Closed Temporarily

City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Temporary Trail Closure

All Natural Surface Trails Will Be Closed Until Further Notice During the Spring Thaw

April 5, 2022

Sophie Varner,

It’s officially “muddy season” in Duluth when the trails are temporarily closed. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department sent out a press release stating that all natural surface trails have been temporarily closed during the spring thaw, until further notice. The current wet soil conditions can significantly damage the trails. Heavy foot and bike traffic this time of…

Duluth Adult Education Opens At New Location

Duluth Adult Education Opens Their Doors at a New Location

Duluth Adult Education Finds New Location After Sale of Old Central High School

April 4, 2022

Sophie Varner,

The Duluth Adult Education (DAE) program is excited to announce a new location to offer their services in. Previously located in the Old Central High School, the program is now housed in the Arvig Building on Third Street. The change of locations was needed when the Old Central building was initially sold. The DAE held a grand opening today to…

Severe Weather Awareness Week In Minnesota And Wisconsin

Fire Department Participates in Severe Weather Awareness Week

Duluth Fire Department Chief Krizaj Shares with Us the Importance of Emergency Alerts and Warnings

April 4, 2022

Sophie Varner,

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Duluth Fire Department takes a management role with alert systems and warnings when severe weather is approaching. They decided to focus on different severe weather related topics on their social media throughout the week. Duluth Fire Department Chief Shawn Krizaj describes the department’s reliance on local weather…

Umd Labovitz School Of Business And The Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Found That The University Distributed Almost $600 Million To Local Economy

UMD Reports on the University’s Contribution to the Local Economy

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the Labovitz School of Business Report Shows the University contributed almost $600 million to the area's economy in 2019 and 2020

April 1, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–A new report shows UMD contributed almost $600 million into the area’s economy in 2019 and 2020. The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the school of business found that the University budgeted $260 million in operational expenses during the two years including $188 million in compensation and benefits for employees. UMD also spent more than $8 million…

Ecumen Lakeshore Looking For Volunteers To Deliver Meals

Ecumen Lakeshore Facility Seeking Volunteers

The Assisted Living Facility is Looking for Delivery Drivers for their Home Delivered Meal Program.

April 1, 2022

Sophie Varner,

If you’re looking to help out in the community, Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living facility is looking for more volunteers. The facility on London Road in the Lakeside neighborhood, is looking specifically for 3-4 volunteers for their home delivered meal program. When arriving to Ecumen, volunteers pick up the pre-packed delivery bags filled with healthy meal options, then deliver the goods…

Cloquet Public Library Holds "stem Toy Petting Zoo"

Cloquet Public Library Hosted STEM Toy Petting Zoo

Cloquet Public Library Offered Enriching STEM Themed Toys for Kids to Enjoy

April 1, 2022

Sophie Varner,

Yesterday, March31, 2022, the Cloquet Public Library hosted a unique event titled “STEM Toy Petting Zoo”. Instead of animals, the library offered enriching STEM themed toys for kids to play with. The toys, which were made available through the Arrowhead Library System, encourage kids to learn and explore their surroundings. “It’s just great to see kids like “ooh I did…

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to Offer Drone Classes

FDLTCC will be offering drone classes this summer for students seeking Remote Pilot Certification

April 1, 2022

Sophie Varner,

The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) is offering a drone class this summer for those who are interested in working toward getting certified. The course starts in June and will offer test prep for the Remote Pilot Certificate Exam. Students will also have hands on, live flight training. Students have 12 weeks to complete the class, which…

St. Louis County Reminding Residents About Short Term Rental Process

St. Louis County Reminding Residents of Short-Term Rental Permitting Process

Reminding residents of the short-term rental ordinance for the Northern half of the county

March 31, 2022

Sophie Varner,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.–With summer vacation season right around the corner, St. Louis County wants to remind residents of the short-term rental ordinance for the Northern half of the county. Specifically for those residents planning to rent their homes on platforms like Airbnb. With popularity growing surrounding short-term housing rentals as an alternative to hotels, the county wants to make…

Uws Receives Grant From The Statewide Freshwater Collaborative

UWS Received Grant from the Statewide Freshwater Collaborative

The $30,000 grant will go to redeveloping water-related academic programs

March 30, 2022

Sophie Varner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.–The University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) received a $30,000 grant as part of a state-wide Freshwater Collaborative to redevelop it’s water-related academic programs. This collaborative is backed by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers. Some of the money will be used by UWS to enhance the content of water based curriculum as well as providing undergraduate research studies….

As the Temperatures Rise, It’s Time to Grill Outside

London Road Rental anticipates a busy grill and barbeque season.

March 29, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–As we get closer to summer to summer you might be dusting off your grill that’s been sitting in storage all winter, or looking to fire up a new one! The owner of London Road Rental in Duluth tells us now that the temperatures are rising, they’re seeing more customers coming in to check out brand-name grill and smokers…

Exhibitors Getting Ready For 54th Annual Arrowhead Home And Builders Show.

The annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show Preps are Underway

Nearly four hundred exhibitors are setting up for the 54th annual show at the DECC

March 28, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–The 54th annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show is back at the DECC beginning this Wednesday. Currently almost four hundred exhibitors are setting up for thousands of people to check out the five day event. The show is known as a one-stop destination for any home remodeling or garden project need. The Home and Builders Show Manager Christ Navratil…

City of Duluth Asks for the Community’s Help with Lake Superior Shoreline Resilience Survey

Officials seek the public's help by participating in an online survey about coastal resilience along Lake Superior

March 25, 2022

Sophie Varner,

As part of the Advanced Assistance (AA) Coastal Resilience and Mitigation Study, the City of Duluth is asking for the public’s help to provide feedback through an online survey. Within the survey, citizens are asked questions about what coastal resilience concerns residents and visitors have in regards to Lake Superior’s coastline. The AA Coastal Resilience Mitigation Study is part of…

Tiger Dies at Minnesota Zoo

12-year-old Amur Tiger Dies Wednesday At Minnesota Zoo

March 24, 2022

Sophie Varner,

FOX 9–The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin. The tiger died Wednesday when he experienced cardiac failure during a preventative health exam, the zoo announced Thursday. Putin, who was born in the Czech Republic, had been at the Minnesota Zoo since 2015. Before that, he lived at the Denmark Zoo for six years. He…

Water Main Break on North 53rd Avenue West

March 24, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–City of Duluth Operations Crews are responding to a water main break on the 1500 block of North 53rd Avenue West. Water has been turned off on North 53rd Avenue West from Albion Street to Columbia Street, and on Columbia Street from North 53rd Avenue West to North Central Avenue. It is not known how long it will take…

UW-Superior to Close COVID-19 Testing Site to the Public

The free site will still be open for UWS students and employees.

March 24, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s free COVID-19 testing site will close to the public on April 1. The testing site is operated in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the Marcovich Wellness Center. The clinic will remain open for UW-Superior staff and students. Other COVID-19 testing sites are located within area pharmacies and health care clinics. Categories:…

Morning Update 3/18/22

March 18, 2022

Sophie Varner,

Death of Wisconsin Mother Ashley Carlson Ruled an Accident

March 17, 2022

Sophie Varner,

FOX 9–The medical examiner has ruled a Wisconsin mother’s death an accident after her body was found weeks after she disappeared last fall. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office reports that it’s determined Ashley Carlson died from the “combined effects of methamphetamine and positional asphyxia.” Carlson’s remains were discovered last November in a wooded area near Graces Lake in Pine County,…

Water Main Break on 21st Avenue West

March 17, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. — City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break at North 21st Avenue West and Superior Street. City officials say that water has been shut off on Superior Street from 20th Avenue West to 22nd Avenue West. It is not known how long it will take to fix the break. Crews are working…

Water Main Break In Wrenshall Public School District

Classes dismissed at 12:20 PM today.

March 17, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. – A water main break has been reported today within the Wrenshall Public School Systems, located at 207 Pioneer Dr., Wrenshall, MN 55797. Classes will be dismissed for the rest of today starting at 12:20 PM, according to Wrenshall Superintendent Kim Belcastro. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Car Detailers Ready For Big Business As Sloppy Spring Approaches

March 16, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. – As spring approaches and the snow begins to melt, car washes and detailing businesses are seeing more customers. Zach Tharge, owner of Detail & Dash in Superior, says this time of year is definitely one of the busiest. “In the winter we stay busy enough, but in the summer I’d say we’re doing 8-10 vehicles per day….

15-Year-Old Duluth Boy Charged in Fatal Stabbing of 19-Year-Old Female Family Member

March 15, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 15-year-old boy has been formally charged as a juvenile with second-degree homicide for fatally stabbing a 19-year-old woman who was a family member last Friday night in Duluth. The stabbing happened on the 1700 block of East Superior Street. The victim has now been identified Karimah Phuly. Duluth police officers initially responded to a disturbance call…

Author: Sophie Varner

All Natural Surface Trails Will Be Closed Until Further Notice During the Spring Thaw

Duluth Adult Education Finds New Location After Sale of Old Central High School

Duluth Fire Department Chief Krizaj Shares with Us the Importance of Emergency Alerts and Warnings

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the Labovitz School of Business Report Shows the University contributed almost $600 million to the area's economy in 2019 and 2020

The Assisted Living Facility is Looking for Delivery Drivers for their Home Delivered Meal Program.

Cloquet Public Library Offered Enriching STEM Themed Toys for Kids to Enjoy

FDLTCC will be offering drone classes this summer for students seeking Remote Pilot Certification

Reminding residents of the short-term rental ordinance for the Northern half of the county

The $30,000 grant will go to redeveloping water-related academic programs

London Road Rental anticipates a busy grill and barbeque season.

Nearly four hundred exhibitors are setting up for the 54th annual show at the DECC

Officials seek the public's help by participating in an online survey about coastal resilience along Lake Superior

12-year-old Amur Tiger Dies Wednesday At Minnesota Zoo

The free site will still be open for UWS students and employees.

Classes dismissed at 12:20 PM today.

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