DULUTH, Minn. – After a tip to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger, we’ve learned a Duluth man was randomly struck by an apparent BB gun while leaving the fireworks show at Bayfront Park last month. Police Information Officer Mattie Hjelseth confirmed Tuesday that officers responded to the 300 block of West 4th Street around 11:30 p.m. July 8 in the Central…
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. August 12, 2022 ASHLAND, Wis.– Local responders searched the shoreline and off-shore area through August 11th. Their efforts were focused on areas of interest near Second Landing. At 8:oo p.m., the owner of the boat, John Stanslaski, 60 of Ashland, WI, was found dead on the shore. Stanslaski was found approximately a 0.5 miles from where his…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said, a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of the former president. Trump, disclosing the search in a lengthy statement, asserted that agents had opened a…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson will learn Tuesday if he is staying in office as he faces a recall election. In June, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for Swanson to step down. Council members said allegations against him are a distraction and damaging the City’s reputation. A recent state auditor’s report supported the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Primary elections are often overlooked or even forgot about. So there is a massive push to go and vote on Tuesday. We talked to UMD Political Science Professor, Cindy Rugeley, about the importance of getting out and voting in the primaries. She reminds us that those who are elected, on all levels of government, still have a massive…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– “Right now, as of today, we are short three officers,” Superior’s assistant Chief of Police, John Kiel, said. The Superior Police Department is on the search for good men, and women to police the city’s streets. “We have to maintain minimums. We have to maintain a minimum number of officers to ensure that the public is safe, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools will sell Central High School to a company called Chester Creek View, LLC for $8 million, the district announced on Monday. The school board voted on the deal on Monday night, and the decision was unanimous. “The board unanimously approved moving forward with the purchase agreement,” Jill Lofald, the school board chair, said in…
DULUTH, Minn.–Stella Maris Academy in Duluth is expanding with it’s new high school opening Fall 2022. Stella Maris High School will open it’s doors in the Woodland neighborhood on Allendale Avenue. The Academy has several campuses throughout the city, but this will be their first ever high school building. Last fall, the academy acquired the former Hills Youth and Family…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Community Health Center in Duluth is calling all heroes, to get back-to-school examinations for kids before they head back to class. This week, the health center is holding a super hero themed event for kids. Staff will be in costume to make appointments fun for the youth. Services provided include health, nutrition, and vision…
DULUTH, Minn. — Back by popular demand, the University of Minnesota Duluth will offer telehealth counseling again this school year. During the pandemic, many schools connected virtually with students. Last year, UMD launched its telehealth program, that offers remote mental health counseling. Now, the university is bringing it back, after seeing how well-received it was by students. Virtual, in-person, and…
UPDATE (August 8, 5;15 p.m.) — The man who went missing Sunday morning near Madeline Island has been found dead. La Pointe Police say the 41 year-old, Curtis Wilmer of Eau Claire jumped off one of the Eagles Nest cliffs inside the Big Bay State Park Sunday afternoon. It was his second jump into Lake Superior for the day, but he…
DULUTH, Minn. — Beginning August 15, a major bridge near the St. Louis River will be closed for a week for an inspection. The Oliver Bridge is a multi-use railway that vehicles can pass through. It goes across the St. Louis River near Gary-New Duluth and is part of the Canadian National Railway. The bridge will be closed daily from…
DULUTH, Minn. — A heads up for boaters and pedestrians in Canal Park. The Minnesota Slip Bridge will be getting some work done Tuesday. The bridge will close for maintenance at 9:00 Tuesday night. The work is expected to take four hours. If any boaters need to get through to access the marina, make sure to do so before the…
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” and won countless hearts as everyone’s favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of “Grease,” has died. She was 73. Newton-John, a longtime resident of Australia whose sales topped…
Tuesday’s primary elections have some key state and federal seats up for grabs in Minnesota, along with Sheriff’s races in St. Louis and Douglas County. Starting in St. Louis County for the 8th Congressional race: On the Republican side incumbent Pete Stauber is running against Harry Welty. On the Democratic side Jen Shultz is running against John…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – Three people, including Best Western employees, were charged Monday in connection to the shooting at Mall of America on Thursday, Aug. 4. The shooter remains at large and has not been formally charged. They’re accused of helping the shooter and another man evade arrest. The three people charged are: Denesh Raghubir, 21, of Minneapolis, is charged with aiding an…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces. The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport is adding a third daily flight to Chicago through United starting September 6. Due to the pandemic the flights were at two a day, but now with an increase in demand they are getting back to pre-pandemic flights, which used to be 3-4 a day. “Regional communities around the country have felt the…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) – In the midst of deadly flooding in Kentucky, a group of more than 40 Minnesotans got the chance to help make a difference. A church group from Rochester just returned from a week-long missions trip. They drove for 15 hours to a land that has been devastated by Mother Nature. It wasn’t the trip they had initially…
(AP) — The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin governor’s race on Tuesday features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence. Democrats are picking a candidate to face two-term GOP Sen. Ron Johnson for control of the closely divided chamber. Meanwhile, voters in Vermont are choosing a replacement for U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy as the chamber’s longest-serving member…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed their election-year economic package to Senate passage Sunday, a hard-fought compromise less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic vision but one that still meets deep-rooted party goals of slowing global warming, moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing immense corporations. The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on Biden’s priorities, a stunning turnaround of what…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Local artists and crafters got together at Earth Rider Brewery Sunday as part of one of their Sunday Makers Markets happening this summer. During the first Sunday of every month from May until September, Northlanders have the opportunity to enjoy cold beer, while browsing over a variety of Twin Ports goods. Items for sale consist of baked…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wild State Cider hosted a 5K today as part of the Minnesota Brewery Running Series. This is the Brewery Running Series 10th season and third time at Wild State. About 125 runners participated in the 5K that started and ended at the cidery. Once runners crossed the finish line, they each received a free craft cider and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Skyline Social and Games hosted its inaugural Bloody Mary Bash on the Hill Sunday. Eight different restaurants were in attendance to compete for best looking and best tasting Bloody Mary, with the winners being determined by those attending the event. Competing restaurants included The Social House, McKenzie’s, and Foster’s Sports Bar and Grill. There were also five…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department has put a red flag warning in place to warn swimmers of the high risk of rip currents on Sunday at Park Point beaches. The warning lasts until 10 a.m. Monday. The fire department urges people to stay out of the water, no matter how strong of a swimmer someone may be. Officials…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nordic Auction’ held a liquidation sale on items collected by Duluth’s former Central High School Alumni Historical Museum Saturday. A large crowd was ready to go when the auction started, trying to get their hands on a piece of Duluth history. Smaller items like photographs and school projects were up for bid first and larger ticket items…
Around 400 racers made their way to Spirit Mountain Saturday to participate in the Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll takes us there. Categories: News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Saturday was the second day of the 8th annual Billings Park Days, a celebration of this Superior neighborhood. The two day festival is all about getting the community together in a family-friendly fashion. After Friday’s car show and fireworks, Saturday’s activities featured a kid’s carnival, dog show, and kid’s demo derby. Though the morning started off on…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 35-year-old man is in custody after he caused a standoff with police in Gary New Duluth Saturday morning. Duluth Police say officers responded to a domestic assault call on the 100 block of 96th Avenue West around 8:35 a.m. on August 6. When officers arrived, the suspect barricaded himself in an empty home. That prompted police to…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Enbridge’s Line 5 was shut down for a short time period this week after a trace amount of petroleum product was found in the soil from what is being called a historical discharge. The company says it was detected during scheduled system maintenance Wednesday, August 3, near a valve site around Old Airport Road and Holmes Road southeast…
HAYWARD, Wis. – An Indian tribe in northwest Wisconsin will be the latest in the state to offer betting on sports and non-sports events. A compact amendment was signed recently by the state and the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. They are now the fourth federally recognized Indian tribe in the state to offer sports betting and…
City on the Hill Music Festival returned to Bayfront today for its seventh year. The two day event is all about gathering people together through faith and fellowship. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll gives us a look. Categories: Community, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Did you know you can own a piece of Central High School? Well, you at least have a chance of owning some of the memorabilia that’s been left over. ‘Nordic Auction’ will be holding a liquidation sale on items collected by Duluth’s former central high school alumni historical museum. Over the years, the museum has collected things…
SUPERIOR, WI. — It was a sunny day in the twin ports, making ‘Barkers Island’ a hot-spot in Superior. Barkers Beach is a hidden gem — much smaller than the point beaches. Today, it brought out a handful of people, who didn’t hesitate to plunge right in the water. “We went to Superior Farm Days and then figured, it’s a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chaguuh-chaguuh Thomas who? Thomas the Tank Engine is back once again at the North Shore Railroad in Duluth. Thomas comes from the Island of Sodor, United Kingdom’s fictional home of engines. When he’s in town, thousands travel from across the country to see him. “Generations have grown up with Thomas. Grandparents were Thomas enthusiasts, parents were Thomas…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Kids went into the barn Friday at the ‘Head of the Lakes Fair’ in Superior. The event is called Little Farm Hands–featuring Betsy the milking cow, hay rides, and barrel training. Free of cost, Superior’s youth gained true farming experience. “They’re taking away just a better understanding of life on the farm and where our food comes…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth is in need of election judges for the upcoming primary and general election. Election judge duties are to handle all aspects of voting including opening and closing polls, distributing ballots, and to ensure that voter privacy is maintained. To be a judge you must be eligible to vote in Minnesota. 16 and 17…
(FOX 9) – In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn’t discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000. The lawsuit, which was filed in December 2019, alleged McGregor Pharmacy (formerly Thrift White) violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act provisions against discrimination. According to court documents, the pharmacist at McGregor…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A husband and wife from Wisconsin celebrating more than five decades of marriage were killed in a lightning strike outside the White House. Two others remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. James Mueller, 76, and Donna Mueller, 75, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died of their injuries after the lightning strike in Lafayette Park, located directly outside the White House…
KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Minn. — The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office says a boating accident resulted in two people severely injured Thursday night. The accident happened on Rainy Lake near Franzen Island around 9:19 p.m. Officials say the boat hit a rock causing the motor to land in the boat. The motor was still running and it’s propeller severely injured the passenger’s…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Mall of America reopened Friday as police search for two people involved in a shooting inside the suburban Minneapolis shopping complex that sent some shoppers running for cover. Bloomington police say no one was struck by the gunfire Thursday afternoon. Officials temporarily locked down the mall, forcing some shoppers to shelter in place while others fled….
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — On Wednesday a boy went under the water and drowned in Wisconsin, according to the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at Deep Lake, Town of Hughes, Wisconsin. It was reported that a 14 year-old boy was swimming in the middle of the lake with a group of people when he suddenly went…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2022 KA Bike Duluth Festival is on at Spirit Mountain through Sunday. For more on what it’s all about, click the video above and check out the festival’s website. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying anxiety about a possible recession and raging inflation, America’s employers added a stunning 528,000 jobs last month, restoring all the jobs lost in the coronavirus recession. Unemployment fell to 3.5%, lowest since the pandemic struck in early 2020. July’s job creation was 130,000 more than those produced in June, and the most since February. The red-hot…
DULUTH, Minn. — A heads-up to voters ahead of next week’s primary election: the city of Duluth has new precinct boundaries that may change what district you’re in. This is because of the 2020 census results, which required a new map to be drawn. City councilors worked on the new map back in March to balance the populations as equally…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Miller Hill Post Office in Duluth is closing indefinitely after its lease expired. The last day in business will be August 12th. Customers with mail at the Miller Hill Post Office can pick up their items at Duluth’s main post office location from August 15th until September 2nd. In a press release, the Post Office said…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – A shooting at Mall of America sent the mall into lockdown on Thursday afternoon, with police calling it an isolated incident. Police don’t believe anyone was hurt by gunfire when someone opened fire inside the Mall of America on Thursday, creating a panic and sending the mall into lockdown. Officers responded to the mall around 4:15 p.m. for the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Next Monday, Islands of Brilliance, a non-profit organization based in Milwaukee. Is coming back to Duluth for the first time since 2019 to host a summer camp for children on the autism spectrum. This four day long ‘Sandbox Summer Camp’ focuses on bringing art, creativity, and technology to children on the autism spectrum. Teaching each of them self-confidence,…
DULUTH, Minn.–The YMCA’s Superior Campus is hosting a food drive to help launch their snack program for the upcoming school year. The YMCA was originally going to collect school supplies, but leader there talked with local schools, like Northern Lights Elementary, and were able to understand a need that’s just as important as having school supplies, which is snacks. This…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — A wave of tall ships returned to Lake Superior today for the ‘Festival of Sail.” This highly-anticipated event comes to the northland every three years — featuring historic ships… entertainment… vendors… and more. Up until this year, the festival has taken place in Duluth, bringing in tens of thousands of people. Duluth’s harbor is under seawall…
