HOYT LAKES, Minn.- A three judge panel said the Minnesota DNR made a mistake regarding the PolyMet NorthMet project, as the Minnesota Court of Appeals put a halt on two crucial permits. “It feels like a slap in the face, to tell you the truth. It really does,” said Hoyt Lakes Mayor Chris Vreeland. The word on the streets of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College Students returned back to class on Monday. To celebrate their first day back, the college kicked off it’s Winter Welcome Week. Throughout the day students enjoyed popcorn and giveaways. They even had the chance to listen to tunes from a Duluth band called Paint Party, which features a LSC student. A Local artist also…
DULUTH, Minn. – In November the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the “Can of Worms” reconstruction project came in 100-million dollars over budget. But during Monday’s monthly public meeting, MnDOT officials said the project is still right on track. To help stay within the $343 million budget MnDOT decided to hold off indefinitely on two portions of the reconstruction, which…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo is welcoming a new member to it’s animal family. A new Amur tiger named Taj will now make Duluth it’s new home. Taj arrived in Duluth last Tuesday. Lake Superior Zoo staff members say the six-year-old tiger is already beginning to get acclimated with her new home. Taj spends most of her time…
SANDRINGHAM, England (AP) – Queen Elizabeth II has agreed to grant Prince Harry and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remaining firmly in the House of Windsor. The British monarch said in a statement Monday that the summit of senior royals on Monday was “constructive,” and that it…
(AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File) HOUSTON (AP) – Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow have been fired after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team’s sign-stealing during the Astros’ run to the 2017 World Series title and during the 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora – the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fiver Finger Death Punch announced on Monday that they will not be able to reschedule their December concert that was postponed due to a medical emergency. The band said in a recent press release they were unable to find a date where all bands on the bill were available to reschedule the three postponed shows in Duluth,…
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Monday ordered the state’s elections commission to immediately begin removing up to 209,000 names from the state’s voter rolls or face hundreds of dollars in fines for each day they don’t do so. Judge Paul Malloy said in his ruling that “time is of the essence in this case” and cannot…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 13, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected some of the most important permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota in a major victory for environmentalists. The court ruled Monday the state Department of Natural Resources erred when it declined to order a trial-like proceeding known as a “contested…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – Many in the Northland travel south when temperatures drop below zero, but one community in Northern Minnesota looks to celebrate the cold with a three day festival jam packed with fun events. Icebox Days Festival is happening Friday, January 16 – Sunday, January 19 in International Falls. This will mark the 40th year of the celebration,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Teamsters Local 320 is prepping for a strike after rejecting St. Louis County’s Last Best Final Offer during contract negotiations on Saturday. The union of nearly 180 members includes mechanics, bridge workers, and 102 snow plow operators. They could strike as early as Tuesday and with measurable snow in the forecast the county is also prepping…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse kicks off the new year with the regional premiere of the enchanting modern classic, Disney’s Frozen JR, at the Playhouse Family Theatre. The show runs at the Depot January 10 – 26. Shows are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. “This will be the regional premiere of Frozen JR in our area, and we are…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 13, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
(courtesy: Fox 9) MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) – Officials say a train derailment in western Wisconsin has closed roads in the area. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office says the Union Pacific train was traveling east of the village of Knapp when some cars jumped the track Sunday. No one was hurt and no hazardous materials spilled. The Menomonie Fire Department says…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Community activists believe there are thousands of former prisoners across Wisconsin who have the right to vote but don’t know it. They say those people could be a factor next year in a state known for deciding elections by the narrowest of margins. So a statewide group of former prisoners is fanning out across Wisconsin in an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department hosted a snowshoe hike starting from the Piedmont Trailhead on Sunday. Parks and Recreation wanted to show people a different trail they might not have visited yet. They explained that using snowshoes in the winter instead of just hiking keeps the trail groomed for all kinds of other activities…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The following statements were released by the Superior School District and the Superior Police Department after a video surfaced on social media with someone saying they planned to shoot up the middle school on Monday. That threat has since been investigated and dealt with by the Superior Police Department. School will go on as usual on Monday…
DULUTH, Minn. – Young snowmobiliers earned their certifications to operate sleds on their own at Reservoir Riders Snowmobile Club. Snowmobiling is a widely popular sport in Minnesota. There are more than 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails statewide. Anyone born after 1976 needs a certification to operate a sled. “Now I can drive my own sled in Canada when we go…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – The Teamsters Local 320 has rejected St. Louis County’s latest contract offer, moving them closer to a potential strike. Nearly 180 county public works employees are represented by the union, including plow operators, mechanics, bridge crew members, and maintenance workers. “We are disappointed in the outcome of today’s vote rejecting this Last Best Final Offer,”…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Librarians in Minnesota and Wisconsin met at the Superior Public Library for the annual winter unsymposium. It is called an unsymposium because there is no set agenda coming into the day and the librarians choose the topics as a group. Around 40 library workers spoke about topics ranging from climate change in libraries to different outreach programs….
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth announced a proposal seeking $13.5 million in state bonding money this upcoming legislative session for coastal repair. City officials say the bonding money will be used to put focus on community gems such as the Lakewalk, Baywalk, and Brighton Beach. The money will contribute to an ongoing $62 million project aimed at reconstructing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fraud rates are on the rise and scammers are becoming sneakier with their approach. One of the reasons many people are subject to a large number of incidents of fraud and identity theft is the lack of education. At the Lew Martin Senior Center in Superior, a financial advisor from Edward Jones Investments stopped by to teach…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the MN Department of Transportation road reports, a crash has been reported between Garfield Avenue and the end of I-535. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth police officer who was fired for dragging a handcuffed man through a downtown skywalk in 2017 has been reinstated. According to a recent news release, Officer Adam Huot was reinstated and returned to active duty on Monday. Officer Huot is currently assigned to administrative duties inside the Duluth Police Department Headquarters. In October, the Minnesota…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says investigators have traced a deer on a Douglas County farm that was infected with the chronic wasting disease to a farm in Pine County that supplied the animal. The board says a doe on the Pine County farm that tested positive has been put down and the eight…
(Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota should borrow $300 million to replace aging infrastructure and upgrade treatment facilities to protect its water supplies, Gov. Tim Walz proposed Friday as he announced the second of four installments of his public works borrowing package for the 2020 session. Walz told reporters the water quality package in his…
DULUTH, Minn. – A home in the Duluth Heights neighborhood sustained around $60,000 worth of damage due to a Friday morning house fire. The Duluth Fire Department says they responded to a house fire around 9:15 a.m. at 2131 Miller Creek Driver. When fire crews arrived they found smoke coming from the eaves of a single-story home. The lone occupant…
(Dunn, Byrd) DULUTH, Minn. – Two men have been formally charged in connection to the overdose death of a 25-year-old woman last year. According to Duluth police, Kyham Lavon Dunn, 25, and Solomon Byrd Jr., 27, were arrested on Thursday without incident in connection to the sale of fentanyl which resulted in the death of Alexandria Price last September. Dunn…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 10, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
TWO HARBORS, Minn. (AP) – A large resort on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior has been sold for $15 million. The sale of Superior Shores Resort near Two Harbors to North Shore Resort Company continues a trend of major hospitality transactions along with the popular vacation destination. North Shore Resorts is a family-owned company led by Bryce Campbell and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The number of flu deaths in Minnesota this season has double, health officials said Thursday. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s weekly influenza report, as of last week, 16 people have died of flu so far this season. That’s double the total of eight deaths that had been reported by the previous week. But…
TOFTE, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures Bluefin Bay Resorts on Lake Superior takes Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot on a snowshoe hike up the Superior Hiking Trail Section 13, climbing cliffs to enjoy wonderful views of the Baptism River Valley. Join them as they blaze a trail through deep snow, on an advanced trail that goes uphill 450 feet….
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration on Friday announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran following this week’s missile strikes by the Islamic Republic on U.S. bases in Iraq. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the new sanctions will target eight senior Iranian officials involved in “destabilizing” activities in the Middle…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many people set resolutions in the New Year, but how many truly follow through? It can be difficult to even think about making a drastic change in your life let alone following through with it, but thankfully there are local professional in the Northland looking to help you achieve success. Pam Solberg-Tapper, Founder of Coach for Success,…
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (AP) – Police say a homeowner has died in a house fire in Maple Grove. Authorities say flames were shooting out of the house when firefighters arrived about 7 p.m. Thursday. Officials say the fire was too intense for firefighters to enter the house. They later found the victim dead inside. She was a woman in her…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 10, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz wants to borrow $276 billion to invest in safe and affordable housing across Minnesota. It is all part of his “Jobs and Projects Plan” totaling around $2 billion. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in Duluth will be applying for a portion of that money. The waiting list for public housing in Duluth including 2,000…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School Board is looking for community input as it works to hire the new superintendent later this year. The school board is preaching transparency with the hiring of the superintendent as well. The board, with help of a professional search firm, launched an online survey on Thursday to gain the community’s input. Within a few…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new start-up clothing line in Duluth is hoping to promote diversity in the community. “Rainbow Rain” is an LGBTQ+ apparel line selling custom shirts. The shirt designs are basic in style but hold a valuable meaning. Buyers can choose their very own embroidery. Each shirt has a rainbow band that touches on social topics and causes…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Winter tourism is in full swing along the North Shore. Snowmobile and cross country ski trails are in great condition according to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. They tell us it’s been a busy winter so far because of how much snow fell early in the season. “It’s really nice when you drive by and…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – There are more than 20 million victims of human trafficking worldwide, and the average age of a trafficking victim is only thirteen. January is human trafficking prevention month. According to the FBI, Minnesota has the third highest number of trafficking cases of any state. Trafficking can and does happen everywhere: In the Twin Ports, and in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Solar energy could soon be powering a large portion of homes in Superior. Superior Water, Light & Power submitted a proposal to the Public Service Commission last week for a community solar garden. The proposed site is at the corner of Hammond Avenue and 28th Street beside Heritage Park. At 470 kilowatts, it would be large enough to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Fire Department started the new year with a new building and new blood, as this is the youngest the Department has been in years. According to Fire Chief Scott Gordon, the last firefighters to retire took with them years of experience. “The three people that just retired we lost 80 years of experience with those three…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Health Officials are on alert after whooping cough took the life of an infant in November, the first case in many years. The last pediatric death related to whooping cough in Minnesota was in 2013. According to pediatricians at Essentia Health, you should bring your infant or child in if they develop prolonged cold symptoms past a…
DULUTH, Minn. – A portion of a sidewalk on West First Street remains closed in Duluth after dozens of bricks collapsed from the upper level of a building. The pile of bricks is believed to have fallen onto the sidewalk around 10 a.m. on December 30th. The building currently occupies two businesses Thai by Thai Restaurant and Anchor’s End Tattoo…
DULUTH, Minn. – While most kids were learning typical school subjects, these Piedmont Elementary School students were learning a lesson of a life with the help of a little magic. Nearly 100 students sat in Piedmont Elementary school gym, gazing at one of Duluth’s longtime illusionists. Magician and puppeteer Kelvin Saline entertained the students with some of his best…
(courtesy:(Chisago County Sheriff’s Office / FOX 9) CHISAGO COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) – A curious dog looking for crumbs died not long after ingesting meth that was hidden in a fast-food bag. The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office said the dog came across 80 grams of meth, needles and a pipe in the bag. The dog, a 13-month-old labradoodle, reportedly smelled the…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Reigniting a constitutional debate over war powers, the Democratic-controlled House has approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. The war powers resolution is not binding on Trump and would not require his signature. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi nonetheless insists it “has real…
(courtesy: Fox 9) PINE CITY, Minn. (FOX 9) – A longtime deputy for the Pine County Sheriff’s Office died Wednesday night after he suffered a stroke following surgery for a brain tumor. Deputy Ben Neel went into hospice care earlier this week. Neel has been with the sheriff’s office since 2003, serving a variety of roles including school resource officer…
