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Superior Outdoor Ice Rinks to Close Friday

February 27, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s outdoor skating rinks will be closing for the season at the end of the week. According to the city of Superior, all outdoor ice rinks will close for the season the evening of Friday, February 28 due to deteriorating ice conditions. For more information, you can visit the city of Superior website here. Categories: News, News…

Happy Birthday, Ludwig! Celebrate Saturday With The DSSO

The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra is Hosting a Concert Saturday, February 29, 2020

February 27, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO) is thrilled to be presenting a concert centered on Beethoven turning 250 this year. The concert on Saturday, February 29 will begin with the continuation of The Beethoven Project in collaboration with Minnesota Public Radio, featuring the performance and recording of Symphony No. 2. DSSO Music Director Dirk Meyer said Beethoven composed…

Gunman Kills Five at Milwaukee Brewery Before Taking Own Life

February 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Milwaukee police say they have cleared out more than 20 buildings at one of the nation’s largest breweries after a gunman killed five employees there. Authorities identified the assailant who attacked the Molson Coors complex on Wednesday as a 51-year-old Milwaukee man who worked there. Police say he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting occurred…

Morning Update 2-27-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 27, 2020

February 27, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 27, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update

Minnesota House Proceeds on Insulin, Voter Privacy and Guns

February 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota House Democrats are moving full speed ahead on some of their top priorities for the 2020 session. They’re holding floor votes on insulin affordability, voter privacy, and gun violence prevention, just two weeks into the legislative session. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler told reporters Wednesday that some things can’t wait. The…

Faith United Methodist Church Hosts “Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday”

February 26, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Today is Ash Wednesday. It marks the first day of lent, the forty day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter. With busy schedules and so much going on, it can be hard for people to make time to get to church services. One church in Superior is attempting to make it easier for people to observe Ash Wednesday….

Duluth East Hosts Robotics Open House

February 26, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth East Daredevils robotics team hosted an open house tonight. The 32 students on the robotics team showed the public what this year’s robotics competition will look like. Those in attendance also got a look at the robot the team has been building since January and saw a demonstration of what it could do. Members of the…

UMD and Duluth Transit Authority Celebrates 8 Millionth UPass Rider

A UMD student is crowned the 8 millionth UPass rider with the Duluth Transit Authority.

February 26, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – A UMD student is crowned the 8 millionth UPass rider with the Duluth Transit Authority. The UPass partnership started in 2000. It allows full-time students to ride the bus to campus and around the Twin Ports for just 16 dollars a semester. The pass is funded in part through student fees. Sophomore Mahjur Ahmed is that lucky…

Young Girl Partners With A Local Radio Station To Collect Cards For Kids Battling Cancer

February 26, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cancer may be one of the hardest things any child or a family would ever endure. knowing this hardship, little Evy Keppers who started the organization “Fighting for Friends” says by partnering with Life 97. 3 she’s hopeful something as little as a homemade card can uplift the spirits of kids going through the tough battle. Every…

St. Scholastica Students Raise Money For Nursing Scholarships

February 26, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica students had the day off to participate in the college’s bi-annual community day. Some students stopped by Christ Lutheran Church to make pasties for a student fundraiser. Half of the crew prepped while the others filled the dough for more than 500 pasties. All proceeds raised from the sales will help fund scholarships for St….

Great Outdoors: Chester Bowl

February 26, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — People recently enjoyed the nicer weather at Chester Bowl to get in some skiing and snowboarding. FOX 21 photojournalist Mitch Albers has more in this week’s Great Outdoors. Categories: Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

St. Louis County Adds Short-Term Rental Standards

February 26, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – The Saint Louis County board has officially passed a zoning ordinance allowing short term rental homes in the county. The approval allows vacation rental properties such as Airbnb’s to grow in areas of St. Louis county other than Duluth. Officials say, they made the ordinance as streamlined as possible. The zoning ordinance is also geared…

Needles Found in Area as Snow Melts

It's not about being fearful in the situation when encountering used needles in your community, but instead, taking proactive steps to carefully discard them.

February 26, 2020

Jane Kim,

TWIN PORTS – Fear and shame. Those are words experts want people to avoid using when talking about needles. They say proper education and protocol are needed when disposing of needles. It’s not about being fearful in the situation when encountering used needles in your community, but instead, taking proactive steps to carefully discard them…especially when the snow melts after…

Trump to Detail US Coronavirus Efforts, Schumer Seeks $8.5B

February 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

(NOTE: News conference to be streamed on Fox 21’s Facebook page.) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is pushing back against criticism that his administration isn’t doing enough to meet the coronavirus threat. Trump plans to hold a news conference late Wednesday to talk about what the U.S. is doing to prepare for the virus. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are…

Report: Shooting Leads to Multiple Fatalities at Molson Coors in Wisconsin

February 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

UPDATE: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says multiple people have been killed in a shooting on the Molson Coors Brewing Co. campus. Barrett did not give an exact number of people killed in Wednesday’s shooting. He called it “a horrible, horrible day for the employees here.” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that at least seven people are dead, including the suspected gunman,…

One Killed in House Fire in Washburn County

February 26, 2020

Site Staff,

WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis.-Authorities are reporting that one person was killed in a house fire in Washburn County Monday. The lone resident of the house was 84-year-old Samuel E. Miller. He was located deceased inside of the residence. It all happened at about 5 a.m. after a call came into the Washburn County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center regarding a structure fire on…

Evers Vetoes Republican-Authored $250 Million Income Tax Cut

February 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a Republican-authored $250 million income tax bill. Evers vetoed the bill Wednesday at an elementary school in Wauwatosa, arguing that the Legislature should instead back his plan to spend more on education. Evers had proposed spending $250 million on K-12 schools, with $130 million to reduce property taxes, but Republicans ignored his proposal….

Delta Reduces Flights to Korea as Virus Outbreak Spreads

February 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)-The new virus is taking a broader toll on airline travel. Most airlines have already stopped flying to China, and now Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea, because of the outbreak. Delta said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Minneapolis and Seoul beginning this weekend and lasting until at…

Midday Update 2-26-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 26, 2020

February 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update

Proposed Settlement Would Offset Emissions Released in 2018 Husky Explosion

February 26, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy says it will implement safety enhancements to the Superior refinery to offset emissions released in the 2018 explosion and fire. As reported by Wisconsin Public Radio, the proposed settlement was filed in federal court Friday and is an amendment to the Superior refinery’s consent decree. According to the settlement Husky Energy says it will: Add…

Registration Now Open for Animal Allies Summer Camp

Summer Camps Fill Quickly at Animal Allies, Register Now to Secure Your Child's Spot

February 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland is still months away from hot summer days, but it’s not stopping staff at Animal Allies from thinking summer camp. Registration is now open for camps. Staff tells FOX 21 Local News the camps fill up quickly, so it’s best to register your child sooner rather than later. The camps provide children with hands-on activities…

Leprechauns, Clark the Shark, Snowshoes and More at Glensheen Mansion

Glensheen Mansion is Offering Plenty of Activities to Help Curb Cabin Fever

February 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – March kicks off on Sunday, but little leprechauns have already invaded Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. The only proof staff has is their little green hats left behind. Staff at the mansion invite the public to look for the hats, with the possibility of seeing one of the elusive leprechauns. Glensheen’s Leprechaun Hat Hunt is happening now through…

Pilot Killed in Plane Crash was Minneapolis Businessman

February 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The man who died in a small plane crash in Hennepin County was the co-owner of a Twin Cities gardening business. Wagners Greenhouses and Garden Center say 60-year-old Scott Wagner was flying his single-engine plane Saturday when it crashed in the Crow-Hassan Park Reserve and burst into flames. The Star Tribune reports an online flight plan shows…

Morning Update 2-26-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 26, 2020

February 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update

The Cathedral School in Superior Celebrates Mardi Gras

February 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Students at the Cathedral School in Superior celebrated Mardi Gras during their annual carnival. A few lucky kids had the fun job of smashing a pie in Superior Mayor Jim Paine’s face. They also got to play games like fishing for prizes and mini-golf. The annual Mardi Gras Carnival is one of the school’s biggest fundraisers. Organizers…

Minnesota Power Hosts 30th Annual Energy Design Conference

February 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Energy-efficiency may be one of the fastest-growing and innovative industries. The 30th Annual Energy Design Conference hosted by Minnesota Power at the DECC highlighted the future of energy-efficiency. About 40 exhibitors showcased the latest trends and information on renewable energy and best practices for sustainable design. Some of the newest electric vehicles on the market were available…

Potential Duluth School Boundary Changes Put on Hold Until 2021-2022

After 2000 surveys and 650 community members weighed in on potential Duluth school boundary changes, the school board announced that those plans will be put on hold for the time being with how close it is to the 2020-2021 school year.

February 25, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School Board is speaking about its decision to put the school boundary change on hold for the time being. After 2000 surveys and 650 community members weighed in on potential Duluth school boundary changes, the school board announced that those plans will be put on hold for the time being with how close it is…

A New Pizza Shop Opens in Downtown Duluth

February 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new artisan-style pizza shop has opened in downtown Duluth. Lulu’s Pizza is now taking over the Old Pizza Man on West Superior Street which closed its doors last September. The new pizza shop specializes in making pies from scratch. The menu offers traditional kinds of pizza but also specialties like Banh Mi pizza, which is a…

High School Students Learn The Skills Needed To Work In Construction Trades

February 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of Northland high schoolers got their hands dirty during the 5th Annual Construct Tomorrow student event. Construct Tomorrow is a program geared towards introducing high school students to the building and construction trades. Nearly 1,500 from more than 25 schools in the Northland are getting an experience to help them find their career pathway. The…

Great Lakes Aquarium Hosts Toddler Tuesday

February 25, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Great Lakes Aquarium hosted Toddler Tuesday today. The weekly family event has been taking place at the aquarium since 2011. More than a dozen toddlers roamed the aquarium to learn all about wildlife through games and activities. This week’s theme was alligators and lizards and on occasion, guests can even touch the backs of small alligators. The aquarium…

LSC Awards Four Students with New Tool Boxes

February 25, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– At Lake Superior College’s downtown campus today, a handful of students received a gift that will help them through school and into the workforce. The LSC Foundation and the Arrowhead Manufacturers and Fabricators Association awarded four machine tech students with new tool boxes. The tool boxes contain over $1,500 of equipment and tools that will help the students…

Update on Mission Creek Restoration Project

February 25, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Revised cost estimates are in for what started as a bridge construction project at Mission Creek and turned into a burial recovery project. New numbers show the restoration will cost the Minnesota Department of Transportation an estimated $17 million above the project costs original estimate. A situation in the Fond du Lac neighborhood in the far west part…

Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Two Underage Girls at Daycare

February 25, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 23-year-old Duluth man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two felony charges of first degree sexual assault of two underage girls. According criminal complaints, Daniel Bunnell sexually assaulted an 11-year-old who was staying at the 24-hour at-home daycare that Bunnell’s mother was running. The victim told police he had sexually assaulted her more than once, and it…

Duluth Police Investigate Lincoln Park Shooting

February 25, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police arrested a 24-year-old Barnum man Tuesday afternoon after a shooting incident on the 2800 Block of West 1st Street. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 2:30 p.m. Witnesses gave a description to officers of the suspect running into a nearby address. When officers surrounded that address, the suspect exited and was taken into…

Gordy’s Hi-Hat Will Open For 60th Season Next Month

February 25, 2020

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The first day of spring is fast approaching and so is opening day for Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet. The restaurant announced on its Facebook page that it will be opening for its 60th season on March 19. Gordy’s is located at 415 Sunnyside Drive, Cloquet MN. They will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily….

Downtown Alexandria Fire Destroys Four Buildings, 20 Residents Displaced

February 25, 2020

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9) ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (FOX 9) – A fire burning in downtown Alexandria, Minnesota has destroyed four buildings and displaced more than a dozen residents who lived in the apartments above. The fire started early Tuesday morning on the west side of the 500 block of Broadway Street, according to officials. Firefighters are demolishing the four affected buildings—RM Tattoo, Raapers…

Kaul Joins Multi-State Probe of Vaping Company Marketing

February 25, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 38 other states in an investigation into electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc.’s marketing practices. Kaul announced he was joining the probe Tuesday. He said the investigation will focus on whether JUUL targets youth, its claims about nicotine content and statements about the safety of its products. The National…

Midday Update 2-25-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update

3 Snowmobile Fatalities Raise Total Deaths This Season to 17 in Wisconsin

February 25, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Authorities say three people died in snowmobile accidents last weekend, boosting the number of deaths to 17 for the season. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says all three of the victims were from Illinois. The Journal Sentinel reports that two of them died after striking trees and one person was killed after being struck by another…

Listen Up Ladies! 12th Annual Women’s Expo Happening Saturday in Duluth

The Duluth Women's Expo is Happening at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Saturday, February 29, 2020

February 25, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is gearing up to host the 12th annual Duluth Women’s Expo Saturday, February 29, 2020. 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…

Minnesota Investigating Ex-Hockey Assistant Sex Allegations

February 25, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota is investigating allegations that a former men’s hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago. The move comes after The Athletic reported on sexual abuse allegations against former assistant Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas over many years, including the season Adrahtas spent with the Gophers in 1984-85. The website reported that several people…

Morning Update 2-25-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update

Continuing Legal Education on Eviction Defense

A group of private attorneys came together in Duluth for a class to learn more about eviction law.

February 24, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of private attorneys came together in Duluth for a class to learn more about eviction law. Thousands of tenants face eviction notices every year in the state of Minnesota and often times, they do not have a lawyer or understand what their rights are. Now local lawyers are working to fight back so their clients…

City Reminds Northlanders Of Voting Rule Ahead Of Primary Election

February 24, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Early voting is currently underway in Minnesota. The City of Duluth wants to remind Northlanders of some of the rules involved in the primary election. This year will be a new voting experience. It will be the first time since 1992 that Minnesota voters will participate in party primary election instead of a caucus. Voters must select…

CASDA Reacts to Harvey Weinstein Conviction

CASDA says the latest verdict does in-part feel like a win for advocates and victims, but also a loss for the other counts he was acquitted of.

February 24, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Center Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) in Superior is speaking about local impacts of the Harvey Weinstein conviction. CASDA says the latest verdict does in-part feel like a win for advocates and victims, but also a loss for the other counts he was acquitted of. CASDA says that the conviction could give victims locally…

Boreal House Opens for Business

Boreal House is now open for Duluthians to enjoy.

February 24, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Boreal House is now open for Duluthians to enjoy. The bar features 16 craft beer taps and a full range of cocktails. The owners have big hopes for this new bar. “I hope that we’re your neighborhood bar. I hope that we’re the staple for people for that we’re gonna go down to the BoHo, we love…

Despite Pushback, Garrison Keillor To Perform At NorShor Theatre

February 24, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NorShor Theatre has decided to allow controversial former MPR radio host Garrison Keillor to perform on stage at the theatre April 16. This comes after the NorShor Theatre pulled its announcement about Keillor’s performance from its Facebook page and website last Thursday amid negative backlash on social media. The comments pointed to his past sexual misconduct…

Working Group Offers Recommendations to Reduce Police Deadly Force Situations

St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin updated the County's Officer Deadly Force Encounters Policy as well.

February 24, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A working group in the Twin Cities organized by Attorney General Keith Ellison unveiled a report with recommendations on how to reduce deadly force encounters with law enforcement, and Officer-Involved-Shootings across the state. The Working Group on Police-Involved Deadly Force Encounters came up with 28 recommendations and 33 action steps. Those recommendations include training law enforcement in de-escalation…

Council Unanimously Approves New Police Protective Gear Policy

Councilors praised the policy as a great product of a lot of hard work.

February 24, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a new policy for the use of newly purchased protective gear by the Duluth Police Department. This effectively puts an end to public discussions on the policy, which began back in 2017 when Police Chief Mike Tusken proposed purchasing the gear to replace outdated ones. Many councilors spoke on their reasons for…

Essentia Purchases Old Sears Space in Miller Hill Mall

It is now the second old storefront Essentia will own in the Mall.

February 24, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders will soon see another Essentia Health marquee replacing a storefront at Miller Hill Mall. Essentia has announced the official purchase of the old Sears Space. According to Essentia officials, plans on what to do with the former Sears space are still being discussed. This comes one year after Essentia purchased the old Younkers space in the mall,…