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4th Street Market Reopening Under New Ownership

Currently, the Duluth Central Hillside Neighborhood has no grocery stores nearby.

July 16, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Exciting news for residents in an area that some refer to as the food desert. The 4th Street Market is under new ownership and will be serving the community once again. The 4th Street Market closed it’s doors last February but the American Indian Community Housing Organization now purchased the building. Currently, the Duluth Central Hillside Neighborhood has no grocery stores…

Freaky Friday the Thirteenth with Psychic Lady Ocalat

Professional Psychic Lady Ocalat Offers Many Services in Downtown Duluth at 31 West Superior Street, Suite 304

July 13, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – It rarely happens, but when it does, many people stay home, away from mirrors, and run past ladders. Friday the thirteen is today, and many will be spending a good amount of time visiting with Duluth’s professional psychic Lady Ocalat at her office on West Superior Street. Lady Ocalat says triskaidekaphobia is fear or avoidance of the number…

Students Prepared for Jobs After Completing Welding Program

15 students received a certificate of completion and tools to help them in future jobs

July 12, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After completing a short summer program, 15 welding students are now prepared and equipped with the necessary tools to fill jobs in the Wisconsin area. The “Weld Now” program, partnered through Northwest Wisconsin CEP and WITC-Superior, is fully funded by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, allowing these students to participate in the program for free….

Planning Ahead to Cope with Market Volatility

Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial in Duluth Offers Tips to Manage Your Money for the Future

July 11, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ongoing market volatility is the new reality in 2018. Massive swings in both directions have occurred multiple times in the last five months leaving investors nervous and unsure about their financial plan. Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial stopped by FOX 21 Local News to explain how local residents can manage this ongoing volatility and create a plan…

With Frequent Flooding, Fact Check Your Insurance Policy this Summer

Duluth Agent Pat Shelton with Farmer's Insurance Agency Offers Advice to Remember When it Comes to Your Home Policy

July 10, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Summer brings storms and storms bring roof and siding damage and even flooding basements. Duluth insurance agent Pat Shelton says it’s important to be covered correctly so when disaster hits, your agency is there to pick up the pieces. Shelton says his agency is equipped with “Farmer’s Friendly Reviews” on renewals to make sure everyone knows what their policy covers…

Summer Technology with Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless near the Miller Hill Mall Offers Summer Tech Tips to Keep You Entertained and Savvy

July 9, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hanging out in the backyard with the barbeque going is a summertime favorite for many. But with today’s technology, it can be easier to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself thanks to the latest gadgets offered by Verizon Wireless. Solutions Specialist Tayler Miller stopped by FOX 21 Local News to show off a few of the latest…

Starbucks is Ditching Plastic Straws

The Elimination Will Happen Within two Years

July 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, citing the environmental threat to oceans. The company becomes the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls to cut waste globally grow louder . Plastic straws have become a flashpoint. A week after its hometown banned…

CBD Oil Store to Open in Superior

Store sells oil derived from hemp that contains none or very small amounts of THC

July 3, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new store in Superior will soon be selling hemp-based CBD products. CBD is said to treat everything from pain to epilepsy to anxiety and doesn’t give users a high like marijuana. Cannabidiol or CBD oil was recently approved by the FDA to treat epilepsy through a doctor’s prescription, but many users say the product derived from…

Meet The Owners Of ‘Duluth Cider’ Opening Soon In Lincoln Park

The Couple Wants To Expand Palates Past Sugary, Sweet Ciders

July 2, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – We’re taking you inside the beginnings of Duluth’s first-ever hard cider company set to open this August in the growing Lincoln Park Craft District. The husband and wife team recently moved back to Duluth from Boston where they say cideries are booming — and that there’s no better place for true cider than Duluth, as FOX 21’s…

Minnesota AG Swanson Sues OxyContin Manufacturer

Opioid Painkiller Deaths Jumped from 54 in 2000 to 401 in 2017

July 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

Photo: Douglas Healey / Associated PressST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is suing the major painkiller producer of OxyContin, alleging the pharmaceutical company misrepresented the medication and contributed to overdose deaths. Attorney General Lori Swanson filed the lawsuit against Purdue Pharma on Monday. It comes amid ongoing negotiations between Purdue and several states, including Minnesota. But Swanson tells the Star…

Community Supported Farms Fill Niche in Minnesota

CSA Farms are Sustained by Memerbs who Subscribe

July 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Elizabeth Nida Obert/The Rochester Post-Bulletin via AP)SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Community-supported agriculture farms in the Midwest have been putting fresh boxes of produce on the doorsteps of their urban and suburban neighbors since the 1990s. The volume of farmers trying their hand at the cooperative-based business formula has mushroomed, and CSA-grown boxes are getting delivered in all types of…

Delta Bans pit Bulls as Service Dogs, Sites Safety Concerns

The Change Will Take Effect July 10

June 29, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/David Goldman)ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines says it’s no longer allowing passengers to fly with “pit bull type” dogs as service or support animals, a policy that’s being met with criticism by groups that train service dogs and the people who use them. The Atlanta-based airline describes its ban as an “enhancement” to its policy on animals in…

Farley’s Restaurant Closing After Seven and a Half Years

Owners' other business, Lake Superior Catering, will remain open

June 28, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Farley’s Family Restaurant is closing on August 1st after seven and a half years serving the community. Owner Kelly Trumpold tells us the decision to close was very difficult but it will give him more time to spend with his family and focus on his other business, Lake Superior Catering, which will remain open. Many of the…

‘Duluth Cider’ Coming To Lincoln Park’s Craft District

June 28, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A husband and wife have announced they are opening a cidery in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood this August called Duluth Cider. The fermenting warehouse and taproom is under construction at 2307 West Superior Street. Owner Jake and Valerie Scott are from Duluth and are moving back to the area to start the business after living in Boston. …

Amazon to Acquire PillPack

PillPack Delivers Medications in Pre-Sorted Dose Packaging

June 28, 2018

Site Staff,

SEATTLE & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 28, 2018–Amazon and PillPack today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire PillPack. PillPack is a pharmacy designed to provide the best possible customer experience in the U.S. for people who take multiple daily prescriptions. PillPack delivers medications in pre-sorted dose packaging, coordinates refills and renewals, and makes…

Move Over UPS Truck: Amazon Delivery Vans to hit the Street

The Trucks Allow Amazon to not Rely on FedEx or UPS

June 28, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE (AP) — Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van. The online retailer has been looking for a while to find a way to have more control over how its packages are delivered. With…

‘Sound’ Restaurant Closes After Six Months In Business; New Plan In Works

June 27, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – After only six months in business, Sound restaurant in downtown Duluth’s Old City Hall building has shut down. A spokesperson for the building told FOX 21 that within the next 30 days, a new investment group will open Sound Eatery and Events in the same space on the 100 block of East Superior Street. The business will…

Another Lawsuit Challenges Proposed Mine Near Wilderness Area

Twin Metals Wants to Build Near Ely

June 26, 2018

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Environmental groups have filed two more lawsuits challenging the Interior Department’s decision to reinstate the federal mineral rights leases for the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. One of the lawsuits was filed Monday by three national groups: The Wilderness Society, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Izaak Walton League of America. The other…

Ryan, Walker React to Harley Moving Production

Gov. Scott Walker is Echoing Comments

June 25, 2018

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Wisconsin’s top Republican leaders are not criticizing President Donald Trump’s trade policy or Harley-Davidson’s decision to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas. The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it’s making the move because of a spike in European Union tariffs on its motorcycles exported from the U.S. A spokeswoman for…

Starbucks to Accelerate Store Closings Next Year

Shares Have Slipped Nearly two Percent

June 25, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks says it will accelerate its store closings in the U.S. next year as it tries to boost sluggish sales. The Seattle-based company announced Tuesday that it will close 150 under-performing stores in heavily penetrated markets, up from the usual rate of 50 closings a year. The company also said it expects 1 percent growth in…

Minnesota Cafe Hears it From Both Sides for Hosting “Fox & Friends”

Owner, Supportive Comments Eventually Outweighed the Negative

June 21, 2018

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – The small Duluth diner is getting an earful from commenters and callers for hosting Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” morning show a day after President Donald Trump visited the city. Uncle Loui’s Cafe, a local favorite in the city, drew both criticism and support after the conservative morning show announced plans for the broadcast. Owner Debra…

Cooking Connection: Chicken Norway

In this Week's Cooking Connection, Cove Point Lodge Features Their Delicious Chicken Norway Entree

June 21, 2018

Brett Scott,

Chicken Norway Recipe: 4 airline chicken breasts Olive oil ½ C. plus 2 T. Thyme dry 1 t. Oregano dry 1 t. Basil dry 1 t. Garlic chopped 1 t. Salt ¼ t. Pepper 1/8 t. Swiss Cheese 1 slice Lingonberries 1 T. Marinate chicken in ½ C. olive oil herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Saute chicken skin side down on medium high…

Instagram Unveils new Video Service in Challenge to YouTube

June 21, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook’s Instagram service is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube when they’re looking for something to watch on their smartphones. The expansion announced Wednesday, dubbed IGTV, will increase Instagram’s video time limit from one minute to 10 minutes for most users. Accounts with large audiences…

Supreme Court Rules for States in Online Sales tax Case

The 5-4 Ruling is Seen as a win for States

June 21, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax. The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme Court decisions that impacted online sales tax collection. The high court ruled Thursday to overturn those decisions. They had resulted…

Utility Buys Wisconsin Land for Substation to Power Foxconn

Construction Could Begin in the Fall

June 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP) MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) – American Transmission Co. has purchased land to build a proposed electrical substation for the massive Foxconn Technology Group complex in southeast Wisconsin. The Kenosha News reports that ATC confirmed Monday that it purchased 33 acres of land in Mount Pleasant for $2.4 million. The utility plans to add lines between Kenosha County and Racine…

Superior Choice Credit Union Collecting Food Donations for Local Food Shelves

June 19, 2018

Site Staff,

When we think of food drives the holidays may come to mind for many, however it’s important to note food donations are needed year round by our local food shelves. That’s why Superior Choice Credit Union is looking to help throughout the month of June. Categories: Business, News, News – Latest News

Screen Printing with Passion, Exploring Flagship Duluth

Flagship Duluth Opened Three Weeks Ago and is Located at 345 South Lake Avenue in Duluth's Canal Park

June 15, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to buying clothes, many customers don’t often think about how much work truly goes into designing and printing. Newly opened Flagship Duluth is looking to expand, and give you the chance to experience the screen printing process. Ian Scherber is the owner of Duluth Screen Printing and Flagship. He recently had the chance to purchase…

PolyMet, Forest Service Land Exchange to Close June 28

PolyMet Still Waiting on Permits to Mine

June 14, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Forest Service has notified PolyMet Mining Corp that the land exchange between the two agencies is set to close on Jun 28. This means that PolyMet, upon title transfer, will now have surface ownership rights to approximately 19,000 acres of land. According to PolyMet officials the title transfer of the 6,650 acres of federal land…

Two New Business Join in on Revitalizing Lincoln Park

Owners of both Corktown Deli and Brews and Love Creamery are celebrating their grand opening in Lincoln Park on the 1900 block of West Superior Street.

June 13, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two new businesses opened their doors in Lincoln Park Wednesday. These businesses are part of a larger movement to transform a section of Duluth, which hasn’t seen much new development in a long time. The Lincoln Park district continues to grow, and neighborhood residents are excited to see more accessible food options. Many business owners are collaborating to…

Judge Approves AT&T-Time Warner Merger

The $85 Billion Merge is one of the Biggest Media Deals Ever

June 12, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said the government failed to meet its burden of proof in its antitrust suit against the AT&T-Time Warner merger. Leon said the government had “taken its best shot” to oppose the merger. But, he added, “the government’s evidence is too thin a reed for this court to rely on.”…

Non-Smoke Shops Prepare for June 12 Flavored Tobacco Ban in Duluth

June 11, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The time has come. The tobacco-flavored ordinance is going into effect. “This is an important step especially for youth,” American Lung Association Regional Senior Director Pat McKone said. Starting Tuesday, June 12, smoke shops are the only stores in Duluth that will be able to sell flavored tobacco products. “It’s so normal to have tobacco in our culture…

Your Internet use Could Change as ‘Net Neutrality’ Ends

The FCC Reversed its Stance and Proceeded to Kill net Neutrality

June 11, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change — though not right away — following the official demise Monday of Obama-era internet protections. Any changes are likely to happen slowly, as companies assess how much consumers will tolerate. The repeal of “net neutrality” took effect six months after the…

Lake Superior Art Glass Moves to New Space in Canal Park

Glass blowing business now features their gallery and both studios in the same place

June 10, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass started as a pop-up shop in Duluth’s Go Downtown Grow Downtown space giveaway in 2012. Since then, the business has continued to expand. “It’s this incredible art form that is so unlike any other type of art,” said Lake Superior Art Glass owner Dan Neff, who has been blowing glass since 2003. “It’s…

Starbucks Raising Price of a Brewed Coffee in Most US Stores

Lattes and Iced Coffees Remain Unchanged

June 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – That Starbucks habit just got a little more expensive. Starbucks says it’s raising the price of a regular drip coffee by 10 cents to 20 cents this week in most U.S. stores. It says a small brewed coffee is now $1.95 to $2.15 in a majority of locations. The company said Thursday prices remain unchanged on…

Trump to Host Fundraiser, Attend Foxconn Groundbreaking

The Cost to Attend the Fundraiser Starts at $2,700 per Couple

June 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)MILWAUKEE (AP) – President Donald Trump plans to attend the Foxconn Technology Group groundbreaking ceremony later this month and attend a luncheon fundraiser. The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that prominent Milwaukee business executive Ted Kellner is hosting the June 29 fundraiser. It comes before Trump is to attend the Foxconn event in Mount Pleasant with Gov. Scott Walker…

Germany’s Bayer Completes Purchase of Monsanto

The Deal Cost $63 Billion Including Debt

June 7, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP photo/Markus Schreiber, archive)BERLIN (AP) – German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG says it has completed its purchase of U.S. seed and weed-killer maker Monsanto Co. Bayer said Thursday that it is now the sole owner of the company and Monsanto shares will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Bayer has put the cost of the deal at…

Electrolux Workers to get Federal Assistance Amid Layoffs

The Plant Employs About 860 Workers

June 7, 2018

The Associated Press,

photo: electroluxgroup.comST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – Nearly 900 employees who’ll be laid off by the planned closure of an Electrolux plant in central Minnesota will have access to additional help. The St. Cloud Times reports that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance that’ll provide workers long-term training and support when the St. Cloud…

Lake Superior Art Glass Opens New Location in Canal Park

New location will house shop's gallery and both studios under one roof

June 4, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass has moved to 347 Canal Park Drive. The new larger space gives artists and customers the chance to experience the gallery and both studios under one roof for the first time ever. “Now it allows me to jump from one studio to another, assist my studio manager in the hot shop with a…

Apple set to Preview Updates for iPhones, Siri and More

Software Updates Should be Available in a few Months

June 4, 2018

The Associated Press,

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Apple is expected to preview new capabilities for its Siri digital assistant and showcase other upcoming software features. The peek at the new software will come Monday at a gathering in San Jose, California, for thousands of app developers and other computer programmers looking to create their own features that could in turn make iPhones,…

Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Braces for Tariff Cost Increases

Harley Davidson Stock Fell 2.2 Percent

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson could see the price of its motorcycles rise as the result of trade tensions. The Trump administration said Thursday it is imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Europe, Canada and Mexico. Canada and Mexico responded with tariffs of their own, and the European Union is expected to follow suit. In a statement, Harley-Davidson…

US Gains 223K Jobs; Unemployment at 18-Year low of 3.8 pct.

Wage Gains Remain Below Typical Levels

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP, File)WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers extended a streak of solid hiring in May, adding 223,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment to an 18-year low of 3.8 percent. The Labor Department says average hourly pay rose 2.7 percent from a year earlier, a slightly faster annual rate than the previous month. But wage gains remain below…

Volunteers Plan 500 Trees in Duluth For Arbor Month

May 31, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – May is Arbor Month in Duluth, and volunteers came out to help the city of Duluth plant around 500 trees across the western waterfront trail on Thursday. The trees have been provided by the U.S. Forest Service. Categories: Business, News, News – Latest News

Duluth Design Expo Held

Expo Aimed at Hospitality Industry

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The hospitality industry took center stage today during the first ever Duluth Design Expo. The event, held at Clyde Iron Works, featured trending hospitality products from more than 30 vendors. The program was organized by the Duluth firm Architecture Advantage, who wanted industry leaders to learn more about trends in that market space. Organizers of the event said it…

Bubble Tea Shop Opens at Mall

Shop Opens in Old Teavana Location

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Bubble Tea Company of Duluth has opened at the Miller Hill Mall right next to Younkers. The store opened earlier this week in the old Teavana location. Management of the new shop says she got the idea after making multiple trips to New York and seeing all the bubble tea shops there. The shop will not only specialize…

Walmart Offers Employees new Perk: Cheap Access to College

Walmart is Subsidizing the Cost of Tuition, Books and Fees

May 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is offering its employees a new perk: affordable access to a college degree. America’s largest private employer, which in the past has helped its workers get their high school or equivalency degrees, hopes the new benefit will help it recruit and retain higher quality entry-level employees in a tight U.S. labor market. The company is…

Starbucks Closing Over 8,000 Stores for Anti-Bias Training

May 29, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)(AP) – Starbucks is closing more than 8,000 U.S. stores for a few hours Tuesday to conduct anti-bias training in the company’s latest effort to deal with the fallout over the arrest of two black men at one of its shops in Philadelphia. After the incident last month, the coffee chain’s leaders apologized and met with the men…

Caricature Business Opens Along Duluth’s Lakewalk

Artist Purchased A License From the City For the Summer

May 23, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. People strolling along Duluth’s Lakewalk this summer can now see their faces transform on paper. That’s because a caricature business called Lakewalk Memory Lane has popped up near the Endion Station along the Lakewalk. The artist, Adnan Shati, recently retired as a special education teacher in the Twin Cities. He said this new job with the view of…

Vista Fleet Owner Purchases Crabby Ol’ Bills; Lake Avenue Cafe To Revamp Menu

May 23, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Crabby Ol’ Bills in Canal Park has a new name, new owners and now a new authentic menu. The new owner is Vista Fleet owner Justin Steinbach. The boat and eatery along the Lakewalk is now called Lakewalk Galley. Steinbach says he’s excited to market the Vista tours out of the boat while expanding the menu to…

Foxconn Calls Story on Wisconsin ‘Inaccurate’

Foxconn Says Their Plans for Wisconsin Have not Changed

May 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Foxconn Technology Group says an article saying that it plans to shift the focus of what is made at its Wisconsin plant to reduce costs is “inaccurate and is not based on any facts.” Foxconn reacted Wednesday to a story published by the Nikkei Asian Review citing unnamed sources saying the Taiwan-based company was looking…

Honoring Maritime Day in the Twin Ports

National Maritime Day is Honored in the United States Annually on May 22

May 22, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 85 years ago on Tuesday, May 22, United States Congress declared May 22 National Maritime Day. National Maritime Day is a tradition for many and a day recognizing America’s Merchant Marine for their legacy of service and sacrifice, safeguarding our nation and its trade corridors during times of war and peace. Residents and visitors in the…