Morning Update 3-20-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Convenience Stores Find Loophole to Sell Flavored Tobacco
Korner Store in Gary New Duluth opening up smoke shop.
DULUTH, Minn.- At least two convenience stores in Duluth have found a way around a year-old city ordinance that bans the sale of menthol and flavored tobacco products. Derek Medved, owner of the Korner Store in Gary New Duluth, is creating a separate retail establishment as a smoke shop within his convenience store. The 10 foot by 10 foot section…
Salvation Army Holding March Food Drive
The organization hopes to collect $18,000 and 11,000 pounds of food
DULUTH, Minn. – The March food drive is happening at the Duluth Salvation Army. This year, the organization hopes to collect $18,000 and 11,000 pounds of food. During the month of March, all donations of food and money will be matched from the Minnesota FoodShare Campaign. That can go a long way in helping Northland families through rough patches. “It…
House Lawmakers Pass Hands-Free Driving Bill, on to Senate
State Highway Patrol in favor of law.
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota House has approved a bill requiring drivers to use hands–free devices when talking on the phone. The House passed the bill 106 – 21 Monday night. Sponsors of the bill say the measure will help cut down on the rising level of distracted driving and save lives. Today the Minnesota State Highway Patrol told us that they’re…
Duluth Public Works Crews Tackle Potholes, Encounter Obstacles
Crews' work doubling due to weather and water.
DULUTH, Minn.- Warmer air means Duluth Public Works crews are out in force tackling all those potholes around town. But the melting snow is making any permanent solution, temporary. It took crews an hour to finish 100 yards of a stretch of 35th Avenue East. But looking back on their work, they saw the water runoff and tire treads already…
Rare Full Worm Supermoon Set To Shine On Spring Equinox
How to See Last Supermoon of 2019 on Spring Equinox
NORTHLAND – This full moon is the third and final Supermoon for the rest of 2019, so if you missed the first two in January and February, be sure to catch this one—it’s your last chance of the year. It’s set to fully form on March 20, 2019 at 8:43 p.m. Central Time. It falls on the same day as the…
Midday Update 3-19-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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Super Heroes to Take Over Mars Lakeview Arena in Duluth
The 2019 Ice Show is Happening Saturday, March 23 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
DULUTH, Minn. – Super heroes are set to skate into the Mars Lakeview Arena in Dultuh Saturday, March 23 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Duluth Figure Skating Club is proud to present the 2019 Ice Show. This year’s event is super hero themed and will include many choreographed routines along with fun for the whole family to enjoy….
Morning Update 3-19-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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Hands-free Driving Bill Passes in Minnesota House
The House Passed the Bill Monday Night
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota House has approved a bill that would require motorists to use hands-free devices when talking on the phone. Sponsors say the measure will cut down on the rising level of distracted driving and save lives. The House passed the bill 106 – 21 Monday night. A similar bill is working its way through…
University of Minnesota President Pays Farewell Visit to UMD
President Kaler to step down July 1st.
DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler is making his farewell rounds. On Monday he paid one last official visit to the Duluth campus before he steps down in July. The first stop on the president’s farewell tour was a sweet one, he visited the Chemical Engineering Department’s Chocolate lab at UMD. Kaler went through the through the same…
UMD and Red Cross Hosts Community Blood Drive
University's Pre-Med Club partners with Red Cross.
DULUTH, Minn.- Community members were invited to UMD on Monday to donate blood. The Pre–Med Club partnered with the American Red Cross to hold their annual Blood Drive, giving undergraduate medical students a hands–on perspective of the process. “This is more or less are kind of community outreach thing we go ahead and we’re just trying to get involved more…
Midday Update 3-18-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, March 18, 2019
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DSSO “Beerthoven” to Kick Off Thursday in Duluth Cider Taproom
"Beerthoven" Serves as a way for the DSSO to Become Active Within the Community
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra is proud to partner with seven local breweries and taprooms to bring “Beerthoven” to the community. Beerthoven will kick off Thursday, March 21 at Duluth Cider from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy a performance by DSSO musicians, enter to win prizes, score some ticket vouchers to…
Cabin Fever Reliever to Raise Funds for Two Harbors Community Radio
The 5th Annual Cabin Fever Reliever is Happening Sunday, March 24 at the Two Harbors High School
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors Community Radio is preparing to host its 5th annual Cabin Fever Reliever featuring live music and entertainment. The community event is happening Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the Two Harbors High School Auditorium. This year’s event will showcase music and storytelling, with featured guest Charlie Parr, a blues and folk musician from…
Morning Update 3-18-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, March 18, 2019
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It’s Easy Being Green on Frog Day at Lake Superior Zoo
Zoo celebrates St. Patrick Day and World Frog Day
DULUTH, Minn.- This St. Patrick Day, Lake Superior Zoo celebrated green in another way. With frogs. The zoo celebrated World Frog Day, which officially falls on Wednesday, March 20th. Guests came and met Pickle the Bullfrog, and other frog species. According to Zookeepers, many don’t know that frogs are indicator species, meaning that a population of frogs in an area…
Skating through St. Patrick’s Day at World of Wheels
Rink hosts annual St. Patrick's Day Party.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Irish jig is a longstanding tradition, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. But in Superior, another type of fancy footwork has become a St. Patty’s Day tradition for many families. Rollerskating at World of Wheels’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party. Not only will you escape a pinch, wearing green here also gets you a free light stick to wear…
Norton Park United Methodist Church Explores Tastes Around the World
Church Cookoff showcases foreign foods.
DULUTH, Minn.- Taking a break from just Irish culture this St. Patrick’s Day, the Norton Park United Methodist Church celebrated food from all cultures. Their “Tastes Around the World” cook-off featured 15 different dishes from Italian, Asian, Swedish and German cultures, all competing to win the trophy. The competition was a fundraiser for the church and for the CHUM food…
Bock Fest Begins Spring in the Northland
The 25th annual Bock Fest wrapped up their festivities
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is beginning in the Northland. The season was celebrated today at the 25th Annual Bock Fest at Fitgers. The event has grown from a small group to nearly a thousand people enjoying themselves with beer and friends. The German word ‘Bock’ means goat and at the festival they celebrated the traditional way with goat heads. Mall Manager…
St. Urho’s Legend Lives on for 44th Year
Fictional Hero Celebrated in Finland
DULUTH, Minn.- Not many celebrations can shut down a whole state highway. But then again, not many celebrations are quite like St. Urho’s Day. The festival stems from a folktale made in Virginia, MN in the 1950s. “I think it was the season of like growing grapes and there were like grasshoppers or something,” wondered one St. Urho attendee. “It’s about…
Midday Update 3-15-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, March 15, 2019
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Get Your Beach Body Going!
Active Adventures: Snap Fitness Personal Training Session
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot gets us in a personal training session at the gym! Why? Because it’s sloppy, slushy and icy outside and Spring is days away! So that means, summer will be here before you know it! Start to get that beach body going now! Break down the fear barriers and…
Duluth Women’s Expo Welcomes Thousands to the DECC
The 11th Annual Duluth Women's Expo is Happening Saturday, March 16, 2019
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is gearing up to host the 11th Annual Duluth Women’s Expo Saturday, March 16, 2019. The show will run one day only, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thousands of women from throughout the region are set to attend the expo with more than 100 vendors, a fashion show, shopping, sampling, a…
Morning Update 3-15-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, March 15, 2019
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Famous Dave’s Mixes Up Sauces For Lent
Cooking Connection: Dipping Sauces To Spice Up Your Fish
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are making homemade dipping sauces to compliment your fish diet for lent. Famous Dave’s was founded in the Northland, in Hayward, WI back in 1994. With 180 different locations, the Duluth Famous Dave’s joined us this week and shared these delicious recipes. LOCATION: 355 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802 HOURS:…
Harlem Globetrotters Stop in Duluth Ahead of Upcoming Performance
The Harlem Globetrotters will Captivate the Audience Thursday, March 28 at Amsoil Arena in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The Harlem Globetrotters are set to dribble into Amsoil Arena in Duluth March 28. Globetrotter Dragon Taylor stopped by FOX 21 Local News Thursday morning during a media tour to promote the upcoming “Fan Powered World Tour.” Taylor was a bit of a late bloomer as a basketball player, as he excelled at football and didn’t take…
Midday Update 3-14-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, March 14, 2019
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Morning Update 3-14-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, March 14, 2019
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Midday Update 3-13-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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Catching Hoppers This Weekend at Annual St. Urho’s Day Celebration
The St. Urho's Day Celebration is Happening March 15 - 17 in Finland, Minnesota
FINLAND, Minn. – Folks in Finland, Minnesota are inviting St. Urho enthusiasts to join in on the 44th Annual St. Urho’s Celebration March 15 – 17. This year’s theme is “Catching Hoppers: St. Urho Builds a Thingamajiggy!” St. Urho is a fictional Finnish saint who is said to have chased away the grasshoppers to save the grape crop. St. Urho’s…
Animal Allies Donations to Help Multiple Organizations in the Northland
When Animal Allies Receives and Abundance of Donations, They're Then Passed on to CHUM, Wildwoods and Other Local Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. – As spring inches closer to the Northland, the demand for supplies at animal organizations in the Northland is rising. Local shelters and animal advocates will soon be dealing with “kitten season” which means the need for blankets, food and other supplies is in top demand. At Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, they’re thankful to have a…
Morning Update 3-13-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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Cleaning at Beijing Restaurant Begins After 2018 Fire
Crews remove furniture, re-open unsure.
DULUTH, Minn.- Cleaning crews are now on site at Beijing Restaurant in Duluth, after fire closed the business down last October. The owner of Beijing on London Road tells us cleaning will take at least a month. She is hoping to re-open sometime this year, but she says that all depends on how long the building remodel will take. It…
City Crews Tackle Storm Drains in Superior, Cleaning Businesses Prep for Flooding
City of Superior and SERVPRO of Twin Ports Share Tips and Tricks
SUPERIOR, Wis.- There are 3067 storm drains, 91 miles of sewer, and 181 miles of ditches, swales and culverts in the City of Superior. Now crews are rushing to have those near homes clear, before any flooding can begin. “If that drain gets plugged up, whether it’s plugged up with debris like leaves, grass, sticks, garbage, or ice like we’re…
Midday Update 3-12-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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Cloquet Area Chamber Gearing up for Home, Business & Sports Show
The Cloquet Area Home Business & Sports Show is Happening March 15 - 16, 2019
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the 2019 Cloquet Area Home Business & Sports Show. The event is happening Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 in the Otter Creek Event Center at Black Bear Casino Resort. Not only is the event geared toward home services and supplies, but will also serve as…
Morning Update 3-12-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, March 11, 2019
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Amber Alert Issued for Girl Missing from Milwaukee
The Suspect, Dariaz L. Higgins, is Believed to be Armed and Dangerous; Call 911 Immediately if Spotted
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Authorities are issuing an Amber Alert as they ask for the public’s help in locating 1-year-old Noelani Robinson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Authorities say at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, the suspect Dariaz L. Higgins, 33, failed to return Robinson to her mother as planned. The suspect is now believed to have the child and is considered armed…
Lake Superior Nearly 100 Percent Frozen
Cold and snow increases ice coverage.
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been an impressive winter on Lake Superior. That’s because ice has covered nearly 100 percent of the big lake. According to a Professor at UMD, the lake hasn’t seen this much ice since 2014. And, it will have an effect on our summer. “The timing of the start of that layer of warm water forming plays a…
Potential Rain and Warmth Could Mean Flooding
Northland Agencies Prepare for Flooding.
DULUTH, Minn.- Normally the first rainfall this time of year means spring is upon us. But being under this much snow with warmer temperatures, means it can spell out trouble, in the form of flooding. “The old saying is ‘turn around, don’t drown.’” That message is what Keith Kesler of Douglas County Emergency Management is advising drivers this week. “I…
“If the Dress Fits” to Offer Free Gently Used, New Prom Dresses
Monday, March 11 is the Final Day to Receive a Free Prom Dress
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 700 dresses were received for this year’s “If the Dress Fits” free prom dress giveaway in Duluth. The final night to receive your free prom dress will be Monday, March 11, 2019. The event is happening from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Bella Rose Bridal located at 1709 Mall Drive in Duluth. The Minnesota non-profit…
Fond du Lac Band Presents “We are Water MN” Exhibit
The Traveling Exhibit will be Available to View at Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth Through April 22
DULUTH, Minn. – The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa presents “We Are Water MN”, a traveling exhibit and community engagement initiative at Great Lakes Aquarium, March 10-April 22. “We Are Water MN” is a partnership among state agencies and host sites, formed to tell Minnesota’s water stories collaboratively, bringing together personal narratives, historical materials, and scientific information….
Midday Update 3-11-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, March 11, 2019
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Morning Update 3-11-19
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, March 11, 2019
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Denfeld Robotics Return to FIRST Competition
Team DNA goes undefeated through Quarterfinals
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth team faired well at the FIRST Minnesota robotics competition this weekend. Team Denfeld Nation Automation, or DNA competed in the Lake Superior Regional for the first time this season. They ranked first out of 63 teams in the qualification matches and went undefeated through quarterfinals. However, their winning streak ended in semifinals. At the awards ceremony, the…
Great Lakes Gear Exchange Pop Up Show
Recycled or used gear was up for grabs Saturday at the Duluth Folk School
DULUTH, Minn.- Outdoors lovers bought gear at a pop up shop at the Duluth Folk school today. Great Lakes Gear Exchange has recycled or used gear they sell at a discounted price. They have everything wilderness folks want, and they say if you don’t use it anymore someone else still can. Co-Owner of Great Lakes Gear Exchange Emily Richey says…
Rep. Pete Stauber Visits IPS Cranes
He got an up close look at IPS Cranes, a local business that builds, rebuilds and refurbishes locomotive cranes.
DULUTH, Minn. – Congressman Pete Stauber stopped in Duluth this weekend to visit a local manufacturing facility. Representative Stauber says Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District has every form of transportation from rail to air. Stauber got a chance to meet some transportation workers this weekend. He got an up close look at IPS Cranes, a local business that builds, rebuilds and…
Birkie Fat Bike Race Hosts Thousands in World’s Biggest Competition
The 7th annual Fat Bike Birkie was attended by people of all skill levels.
CABLE, Wis.- At the American Berkebiener Trail over a thousand fat tire bikers came together for the world’s largest fat bike race. In its 7th year, the Fat Bike Birkie had professionals and beginners participate in the races, but the day wasn’t just for them. Spectators enjoyed bike demos, food and friends which was good for one long time racer…
Men and Women Compete For Spots on U.S. National Snowshoe Team
The 19th annual Snowshoe National Championship drew in world class athletes.
CABLE, Wis.- Cable, Wisconsin is the place to be this weekend for Winter sports lovers. The Dion Snowshoe National Championship gave men and women of all ages a chance to represent the United States in next year’s world competition. “Anybody can do this. If you can walk, you can go out and you can snowshoe,” race director PC Rasmussen said….
