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Minnesota AG: GAS Utilities Overbilled Customers by $380M

July 8, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota utilities mismanaged their natural gas purchases after a historic winter storm in the South, which led them to overbill customers by $380 million, the state attorney general’s office said Wednesday. The office of Attorney General Keith Ellison recommended that the state Public Utilities Commission allow utilities to recover only 53% of the $800 million in costs…

Hibbing Pd K9 to Compete in ‘America’s Top Dog’ Competition

July 8, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9) HIBBING, Minn. (FOX 9) – Chase, a police K9 from Hibbing, Minnesota is one of 16 Police K9s selected to compete in this season of A&E’s competition show “America’s Top Dog.” Chase was selected out of thousands of dogs after his handler, Hibbing Police Officer Joey Burns, put in an application after watching an episode of the show. “I…

Sweet Exchange Showcases Decadent Black Forest Cake

Cooking Connection: Black Forest Cake with Sweet Exchange

July 8, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – What better way to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer than with a handcrafted Black Forest Cake from Sweet Exchange Bakery. In this week’s Cooking Connection, owner Lisa Quarles shows off her talents by constructing the cake with homemade cooked cherries, chocolate ganache, whipping cream, and layers of chocolate cake. Sweet Exchange currently doesn’t have a storefront,…

Morning Update 7-8-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 8, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, duluth, Headlines, Ken Slama, morning update, News, Rip Currents, weather

Fans Banned at Olympics; Tokyo Under State of Emergency

July 8, 2021

The Associated Press,

TOKYO (AP) — Fans are banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising COVID-19 infections in the capital. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the ban, and the International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers followed by banning fans from the Olympics. Fans from aboard were banned months ago. These new measures will clear venues…

DECC Needs New Energy, New Use Of Spaces Inside — And Outside, Says New Exec. Dir.

Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman has his eyes on Harbor Drive behind the DECC for live entertainment, food trucks and special events, among other ideas.

July 7, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center as its new executive director of just a few weeks is already brainstorming ways to bring new energy to spaces within the DECC – and especially outside. Hartman, who most recently had a successful eight-year run rethinking the experience at Glensheen Mansion, says the level of opportunities at…

Woman Trapped In Rip Current Off Park Point Rescued

July 7, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A woman was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being pulled under the waters of Lake Superior by a rip current off Park Point. The call for help came in around 7 p.m. near the Beach House at the end of the point. When crews arrived, a 20-year-old woman from St. Paul was found on the shoreline after bystanders…

Bayside Sounds Returns to Webster Park

July 7, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior’s Webster Park was busy as bayside sounds kicked off for the summer tonight. The summer concert series put on by the city and other sponsors will be at a different park every Wednesday for 8 weeks. Many local bands are back from last year with a few new additions. It was a packed house with an audience…

Sidewalk Days Returns to Downtown Duluth for Area’s Biggest Business Event

"It’s just really nice to get people back into the core of our community on to Superior Street," said Greater Downtown Council President Kristi Stokes.

July 7, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– After not taking place in 2020, Sidewalk Days 2021 has the streets filled again. “So this is kind of the first time we’re back our normal, spread-out type of sidewalk days. And then for our car show we spread it out even more for eight blocks,” said Greater Downtown Council President Kristi Stokes. The greater downtown council’s sidewalk…

Superior Fire Department Practices On Motel

Superior Fire Department Trains on Old Manning Motel

July 7, 2021

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The Superior Fire Department had its turn to practice on the old Manning Motel today after the Superior and Douglas County SWAT teams used it yesterday. The crews began the first of three days training, as new and former firefighters practiced rescue scenarios. Firefighters were eager to have a flat roof to train on, which they don’t encounter…

Hi-Hat Legend Gordy Dies at 93

July 7, 2021

Natalie Noury,

CLOQUET, Minn.– For over 60 years, Gordy’s Hi-Hat restaurant has been home to good food and great family, but yesterday, they had to say goodbye to the man who started it all, and he leaves behind a legacy that touched the lives of so many people. Since the Wednesday morning announcement of his passing, people from all over the country…

Plans are in Motion for Twin Ports Interchange and Garfield Avenue Construction

July 7, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Congressman Stauber along with other community leaders went over the importance of the Twin Ports Interchange improvements on the I-535/Garfield ramp construction and Highway 53 bridge project. The interchange built in the 1960s is undergoing a four step plan of improvements designed to improve safety of drivers and accommodate oversized vehicles. “The positive affect this investment will bring…

It is World Chocolate Day and Local Chocolate Shops are Busy

July 7, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park says its world chocolate day every day for them, and today was no different as customers flooded the shop. They are known for their famous fudge and candy apples. “People walk in and their eyes just kind of glaze over and so we try really hard to say “take your time,”…

Emerald Ash Borer Beetles and the Removal of Ash Trees

July 7, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Normally, the city of Duluth’s window of opportunity to remove infested trees is in between the spring and late fall after the bug’s flight season. The city has now received approval to remove the trees from May to September for the first time to make up for last year’s absence caused by the pandemic. “We have about 1,600…

Minnesota DNR: No Wolf Season Until 2022 at Soonest

July 7, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Dawn Villella, File) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday it won’t consider holding a wolf hunting or trapping season until 2022 at the earliest. The agency said in a statement that it’s taking longer than expected to update its 20-year-old wolf management plan, and it’s now expected to be done by March….

Minnesota Senate Goes Home Without Votes on Commissioners

July 7, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate adjourned its special session Wednesday without taking a planned vote on confirming two of Gov. Tim Walz’s commissioners after Democrats objected to how GOP lawmakers essentially forced out another cabinet member a day earlier. Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, of East Gull Lake, said GOP senators were ready to approve…

Midday Update 7-7-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, July 7, 2021

July 7, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter and Google

July 7, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing suits against three of the country’s biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter, and Google, as well as their CEOs. Trump said he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies. “We’re demanding an end to the shadow-banning, a stop…

Animal Allies Prepares to Bring Back ‘Walk for Animals’ In-Person

'Walk for Animals' is Happening Thursday, July 15 at Leif Erikson Park

July 7, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fundraising is currently underway for this year’s Animal Allies Walk for Animals. After going virtual in 2020, the event returns in person on Thursday, July 15 at Leif Erikson Park in Duluth. Registration for the walk will begin at 4 p.m. that day. Funds raised will help support the shelter’s mission of taking in pets, providing medical…

Sidewalk Days Festival Kicks Off in Downtown Duluth

The Festival Runs July 7, 8, 9, 2021

July 7, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a COVID-19 prompted hiatus in 2020, Downtown Duluth’s annual Sidewalk Days Festival is back and better than ever before. This year the fun is taking place on July 7, 8, and 9. The festival features live entertainment, shopping, food, music, and more. Sidewalk Days will encompass five city blocks along Superior Street from Lake Avenue to…

Gordy Lundquist, Founder of Gordy’s Hi-Hat, Dies at 93

July 7, 2021

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Gordy Lundquist, the founder of Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet, died on Tuesday according to a recent Facebook post by the Lundquist family. Gordy was 93 years old. The family says Gordy passed away at home with his wife Marilyn by his side. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated at Home

July 7, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, File) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Gunmen have assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and wounded his wife in their home. The killing Wednesday is sure to inflict more chaos on the unstable Caribbean country that was already enduring an escalation of gang violence, anti-government protests, and a recent surge in coronavirus infections. The interim prime minister confirmed…

Morning Update 7-7-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, July 7, 2021

July 7, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather

Animals at Wisconsin Zoos to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

July 7, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Animals susceptible to respiratory disease are expected to be inoculated with the vaccine authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture by late July. No COVID-19 infections have been found in animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo or the Henry Vilas Zoo…

10 More Victims Found in Florida Condo Rubble; Death Toll 46

July 7, 2021

The Associated Press,

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – The search for victims of the collapse of a Miami-area high-rise condominium has reached its 14th day, with the death toll at 46 and authorities sounding increasingly grim. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told family members in a private briefing Wednesday that workers had pulled 10 more bodies and additional human remains from the rubble,…

Fond Du Lac Band Wants to Move Elk to Northeast Forest

July 7, 2021

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Once hunted to the brink of extinction, elk could be reintroduced to the forest in northeastern Minnesota. The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has submitted a plan to the state Department of Natural Resources that would move 100 to 150 elk from existing herds in the northwest to an area that includes the…

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder to Leave Twin Ports After 17 Years

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder will leave Duluth for Baltimore Wednesday for a year-long "mid-life maintenance".

July 7, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A ship tasked with breaking up Lake Superior’s winter ice for more than a decade is leaving the twin ports for the first time. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder will leave Duluth for Baltimore Wednesday for a year-long “mid-life maintenance”. Since it first entered the water in 2004, the Alder cut ice on the lake in the…

Superior Police, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Use Old Motel For SWAT Training

The Superior Fire Department will conduct fire training at the Manning Wednesday.

July 7, 2021

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The old Manning Motel in Superior’s Billings Park neighborhood turned into an explosive training ground for Superior and Douglas County SWAT teams. A loud boom shook the property, as Superior PD and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office tactical teams practiced an explosive breach of one of the doors at the motel. The site was purchased by Kari Toyota to be…

Community Crisis Intervention, City Hall Ventilation Among Proposed COVID Relief Spending Discussed by Duluth Council

More than a dozen citizens spoke out in support of what they call a community crisis response team independent of law enforcement.

July 6, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council discussed accepting almost $60 million of federal funding for recovery from the pandemic and Mayor Emily Larson’s recommendations for how to spend that money. Council unanimously tabled the resolution, to further discuss the Mayor’s following suggestions to allocate the money: Affordable Housing: $20,678,130 Job Training and Workforce Services: $550,000 Utility Infrastructure and Broadband: $13,850,000…

Canada’s Border Closure Partly To Blame For Dragon Boat Festival’s Cancellation

July 6, 2021

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a no-go for this year’s Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, and we’ve learned timing and the closure at the Canadian border are partly to blame. The popular festival on Barker’s Island in Superior was set for the end of August, but committee members felt there wasn’t enough time to get boat teams of 20 together to…

Wilderness Experience Teaching Kids About Pioneers Through Camp

July 6, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– Wilderness Experience in Duluth is a locally focused outdoor ministry, offering summer camp programs that teach kids about nature, the woods, and faith. Pioneers Camp for kids in kindergarten to 2nd grade helps youngsters learn how to explore and work in the woods like the pioneers did. The lessons include working with farm animals and preparing garden beds…

Lake Superior Art Glass and Love Creamery Offering Special Glass Blowing Sessions

July 6, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior Art Glass and Love Creamery have partnered up for a special designer class this month. People of all ages are able to come to the glass blowing studio in Canal Park to design an ice cream dish with a professional, and receive a free pint of ice cream from Love Creamery as well. With a variety…

Bent Paddle Flips City Street Into Year-Round Green Space

July 6, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– The dreary weather on Tuesday was actually perfect for Bent Paddle Brewing Company’s new green space in development on what used to be a city street. It’s located on 19th Avenue West between the brewery and Bent Paddle’s production warehouse in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District, which was approved by the city. The goal is to not only…

Comfort Systems Cutting Service July 26th

July 26th Deadline Set for Overdue Utility Bills

July 6, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– With a challenging year behind us, the public is relieved to return to normal, but it has left a large portion of the community playing catch up with utility bills, which some put on hold. Comfort Systems in Duluth is reminding people to seek out the resources that are available to help before they start shutting off services…

Summer School Update

July 6, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Summer school programs are in full swing across the Northland. Currently, Proctor Public School’s leadership says their summer school attendance is high. After finishing up their June session they will also have a session in August. This year Proctor is offering more interactive classes to keep students engaged before the school year begins. “In the fall–in August when…

Business is Picking Up for Bus Stations

July 6, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- As summertime travel begins to pick up, bus stations are seeing more people come in for their transportation needs. Jefferson Lines bus station in Downtown Duluth is now open at full capacity and they are finally adding more travel times to their schedule since COVID restrictions have loosened up. “Summer always brings out kind of a more wide…

Ticks Can Pose a Threat to You and Your Pets

July 6, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- A common misconception about ticks is that they only appear in the spring and summer. In Minnesota there are 13 species of ticks with different life cycles but Wood, Deer, and Lone Star ticks pose the biggest threat of spreading sickness to people and pets. “Ticks are actually present year round and we advise tick protection for their…

Pentagon Cancels Disputed JEDI Cloud Contract With Microsoft

July 6, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon said it has canceled a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon and possibly other cloud service providers. The Pentagon said in a statement that the JEDI Cloud contract, which has long been delayed, “no longer meets the requirements…

UW Budget Includes No Undergraduate Tuition Increases

July 6, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – University of Wisconsin System leaders are set to approve a budget that includes no tuition increases for resident undergraduates. Provisions in the state budget lift a freeze on resident undergraduate tuition that has been in place since 2013. That would leave the Board of Regents free to raise tuition. Gov. Tony Evers must act on the…

Victims Identified in Fatal Ashland House Fire

July 6, 2021

Site Staff,

ASHLAND, Wis.-The victims in Monday’s fatal Ashland house fire have been identified. The victims have been identified as Jordan Chowning age 36, Alyssa Chowning age 14, and Michelle Hathaway age 17. At 9:33 a.m. Monday, Ashland County dispatch received a 911 call reporting a house fire at 1318 Sixth St. W. Ashland Police Department and Ashland Fire Department responded and…

Minnesota Pollution Regulator Resigns Before Senate Vote

July 6, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has resigned after it became apparent that the Republican-controlled state Senate was prepared to oust her. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says Laura Bishop resigned Tuesday “in order to ensure a smooth and orderly transition” at the agency she had led since 2019. The governor accused Senate Republicans of using…

One Injured in Hermantown Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Crash

July 6, 2021

Site Staff,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A 56-year-old Solon Springs man was injured Friday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a vehicle in Hermantown. According to the Hermantown Police Department, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lavaque Road and Arrowhead Road. A preliminary investigation into the crash found that a 2000 Harley Davidson being driven by…

Midday Update 7-6-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Vaccination Rates Contrast in Urban, Rural Minnesota

July 6, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rates show there’s a sharp contrast between urban and rural counties in the state. The vaccination rate is high in large, urban counties. More than 75% of people age 16 and older in Hennepin and Ramsey counties have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. It’s a different story in many…

Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Cancelled

July 6, 2021

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2021. The festival’s Executive Committee made the decision to cancel the event this year because there was not enough time to successfully organize the event. “Each dragon boat team is made up of 20 people,” explains Charlie Johnson, President of Superior Rotary Club 40. “We typically begin…

New Book Showcases Historic Photographs, Stories of Highway 61

Explore the Photographic History of Minnesota's Most Storied and Scenic Highway

July 6, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Driving on Highway 61 through Minnesota provides a rare opportunity for one to see virtually every type of landscape in the North Star State. Along the highway’s path are pastoral farms and towering bluffs, as well as the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior. There are picturesque small towns and populous cities, yet stretches of the…

Oak-Killing Disease Spreading North in Minnesota

July 6, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Foresters and landowners are concerned that a disease that kills oak trees is creeping farther north in Minnesota. The mighty oak is one of the most abundant trees in Minnesota. Oak wilt was been around for decades and has been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties. But, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is now finding…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide

July 6, 2021

Site Staff,

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left a 34-year-old Cass County man dead. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of a drive-by shooting around 2:45 a.m. Monday. When authorities arrived at the scene they found a 34-year-old male had been struck by gunfire while…

Essentia Health Returning to Pre-Pandemic Patient Visitation

July 6, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health announced Tuesday morning that it will be returning to pre-pandemic patient visitation in its hospitals and clinics effective immediately due to declining COVID-19 cases in the area. In 2020 Essentia limited visitors in its facilities and has adjusted its patient visitation restrictions as needed throughout the pandemic. In May Essentia began relaxing its restrictions in…

Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches

July 6, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches effective immediately until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. Red flags are flying along the beach to indicate dangerous swimming conditions. You are advised…