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Fourth Annual Lake Superior Ice Festival Kicks Off

Locals jumped into the festivities.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The fourth annual Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off in Superior and locals jumped into the festivities. The weather was quite warm in comparison to last year’s event. Families enjoyed both indoor and outdoor activities. Activities included sledding, ice racing and ice sculptures, including one of a baby Yoda. Ice racers revved up their engines as they…

Pattison State Park Celebrates 100 Years

The day include snowshoe racing, sledding, and even a candlelight ski trail.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Pattison State Park celebrated its 100th birthday in January, and Saturday they held their winter festival encouraging families to come out and enjoy the park. The day includd snowshoe racing, sledding, and even a candlelight ski trail. Kids and their families made the most of the park and even got a chance to do crafts and…

Annual Cutest Puppy Contest Returns Ahead of Beargrease

At the end of the day a Great Dane named Moose won out as the cutest puppy of them all, however, they are all very good dogs.

DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 40 puppies and their owners came together at Fitgers to pick the cutest puppy ahead of the Beargrease starting tomorrow. The contest has been going on since the 1980s. The dogs ranged in all sizes, shapes, and amounts of fluffiness. Voters could walk down the hallway and pick which dog was their favorite and then vote…

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Kicks Off Sunday Morning

Pre-race festivities kicked off Saturday with vet checks, a musher meeting, silent auction, and bib draw all to prepare for the coming tough days ahead of racing.

DULUTH, Minn. – The 2020 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is set to begin Sunday morning at Billy’s Bar. Pre-race festivities kicked off Saturday with vet checks, a musher meeting, silent auction, and bib draw all to prepare for the coming tough days ahead of racing. The biggest difference this year is it is more than 30 degrees warmer this…

The North Shore Federal Credit Union’s Second Duluth Branch Head For Lincoln Park

The Lincoln Park branch is slated to open in June.

DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Federal Credit Union will soon be expanding into Lincoln Park. The new branch is expected to take over the former Taco Arcada restaurant, which closed its doors in December. The credit union opened its first Duluth location more than a year ago and this new addition will be the seventh location for the financial…

Lake Superior Maritime Museum Hosts Talk on Ice’s Effects on Great Lakes Shipping

Talk focuses on how ice affects shipping paths, maintenance of ships, and other maritime activities.

DULUTH, Minn.- Ice is no stranger to the Northland or Lake Superior. On Friday folks could learn about how it effects the Great Lakes at the Lake Superior Maritime Museum. The Museum hosted “The History of Lake Ice and its Effects on Great Lakes Shipping,” where Ranger Scott Bjorklund spoke about how ice affects shipping paths, maintenance of ships, and…

Music Listening Competition Hosted at UMD

This was the first year Superior High School had a team competing in the event.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD is alive with the sound of music today as four local high school teams competed at a music listening contest. According to Nietzsche, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” High school students participating in today’s competition would probably share this sentiment. Ten regions across the Midwest, along with Utah, are taking part in the national…

Wooden Shark Built for Fire Fest

Glensheen Mansion is hosting the first inaugural Fire Fest and the main attraction is a 24-foot wooden shark!

DULUTH, Minn. – Not a great white but a great wood shark. Glensheen Mansion is hosting the first inaugural Fire Fest, the main attraction being a 24-foot wooden shark! Why a shark? Glensheen has a running joke about sharks in Lake Superior and has even created a shark-watching society in the summertime. “I think that’s part of our point for…

Superior Ambulance Station Reopens After Experiencing Flood Damage Last Spring

The reopening comes at a perfect time as the Superior station will be getting a new ambulance next week.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s Mayo Clinic Ambulance station has re-opened after closing for renovations following a flooding incident last spring. Renovations were already on the agenda for the ambulance service station, but the company was forced to move up the timeframe. In early spring the Northland was hit hard with massive amounts of rain. As a result, the ambulance garage…

Portion of Lakewalk to Temporarily Close Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks, Properties and Libraries Department announced that a part of the Lakewalk will be closed from January 27 through January 31 to install new lighting along the pathway. The city says Leif Erickson, to the bottom of the Portland Malt Shop stairs will be affected by the closure. Crews will start work on…

Two Killed in Itasca County Fire

A father and daughter were killed in a fire on Turtle Lake View Path in Bigfork yesterday morning.

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn.- A father and daughter were killed in a fire on Turtle Lake View Path in Bigfork yesterday morning. Authorities arrived on the scene after reports of an explosion at a residence at about 7:30 a.m. The victims have been identified as 62-year-old Christie Kurtz of Milaca and her father, 92-year-old Roy Halverson of Bigfork. Upon arrival to…

Midday Update 1-24-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, January 24, 2020

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Beer, Food, Bonfires to Kick Off Beargrease Weekend

Brewsheen by Beargrease is Happening Friday, January 24 at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is partnering with Glensheen Mansion and Canal Park Brewing Company for the annual Brewsheen by Beargrease. It’s taking place Friday, January 24, with a special keg tapping event at 5:30 p.m. At the event, guests will enjoy culinary creations and complimentary beer from Canal Park Brewing. Bonfires galore will be going…

Angora Township Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

(courtesy: Northland FireWire) ANGORA TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A home in Angora Township was heavily damaged in a fire early Friday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office. A St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol near Anton Road spotted large amounts of smoke coming from the area and reported the fire around 2:30 a.m. Fire crews arriving on…

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Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, January 24, 2020

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Superior 5th Dist. Council Candidate: Incumbent Fennessey Should Be Disqualified From Ballot

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For the first time in at least 30 years, a candidate for council in Superior is being challenged by another candidate over his nomination papers for reelection. The candidate in question is incumbent Brent Fennessey — current president of the council. And now the Wisconsin Elections Commission is reviewing whether Fennessey should be allowed on the ballot…

Whooping Cough Found in Superior Schools

Health officials say to watch children for symptoms.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Three confirmed cases of whooping cough have been found between Superior Middle and High Schools, and other cases are pending. The Pertussis virus leads to a harsh cough which could stop breathing in some younger children, causing health officials to urge parents to keep watch. Whooping cough first shows as common cold symptoms before manifesting in a violent…

Enbridge Holds Community Meeting to Sign Piece of Pipeline

Company leaders, Pete Stauber, and more attend and express support for Line 3.

DULUTH, Minn.- Enbridge and other companies working on the proposed Line 3 Pipeline Project gathered supporters of the project and others at United Piping in Duluth. The event was the final stop on Enbridge’s “Safest Way” Tour, the company’s campaign to share information on the project. After hearing from different company leaders, people could then sign a piece of the…

Duluth Schools Holds Second Boundary Project Meeting, Calmer than First

Second meeting at Denfeld more calm than first at East High School.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 held its second community meeting at Denfeld High School Thursday to discuss changing the district’s boundaries. This comes after a tense meeting at Duluth East High School Wednesday night. The public was able to discuss three proposed scenarios for realigning the district’s boundaries, to address overpopulation at Lester Park and Congdon Elementary Schools,…

40th Arrowhead EMS Conference and Expo Kicks Off in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – EMS are called to help people on some of the worst days of their lives when an emergency happens. This week, they will get together at a conference to learn about new lifesaving tools to help in emergencies. The 40th Arrowhead EMS Conference and Expo officially kicks off tomorrow at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The event…

Canal Park Brewing Company Hosts T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all local artists...

DULUTH, Minn. – Calling all local artists! A local Brewery is seeking creators to put together designs for their three flagship brews. Canal Park Brewing Company is hosting their first ever t-shirt design contest. They want the public to help design logos for each of their most popular beers, which would eventually appear on t-shirts and other promotional products for…

Community Connect Event Helps Homeless Population

Multiple organizations teamed up today to help the area homeless population during what's called the annual Community Connect event.

DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple organizations teamed up today to help the area homeless population during what’s called the annual Community Connect event. Homelessness is a multi-faceted problem here in St. Louis County and the Community Connect program aims to resolve some of those issues. The event, held at the Damiano Center in Duluth, provides direct services for those experiencing homelessness….

Protective Gear Policy Released

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says after 10 months the Duluth Police Policy Working Group is ready to present their protective gear policy final draft to the Duluth Police Department. The group, which was made up of 20 core members of the community including representatives from the Duluth Citizen Review Board, Duluth NAACP, Homeless Persons Bill of Rights,…

Minnesota Reports First Child Death of Flu Season

The Health Department Says Influenza Continues to be Widespread Across Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials are reporting the first child death of the flu season. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s weekly influenza and respiratory illness report, a total of 31 people in the state have died of the flu so far this season. The number of people hospitalized due to the flu has topped 1,200 this…

Edina Student Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash While Getting on School Bus

Edina Police are looking for this vehicle they believe struck and injured an Edina High School student Thursday morning. (Edina Police Department / FOX 9) EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) – A female student was injured in a hit-and-run crash as they were getting on a school bus heading to Edina High School Thursday morning, according to police. According to Edina Police…

Watch Live: Dems’ Impeachment Challenge: Making a Case With No New Facts

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats prosecuting President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial are heading into the second day of arguments facing a big challenge. They’re trying to win over not just fidgety senators but an American public deeply divided by the Republican president’s actions. Prosecutors are relying on the same loops of videotaped testimony after Trump’s allies in the Republican-controlled Senate…

Spicing Up Brunch With A Breakfast Flatbread

COOKING CONNECTION: Crooked Pint Ale House Offers A Brunch Menu On Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Cooking Connection, Crooked Pint Ale House prepares us a flavorful Breakfast Flatbread. They offer a WEEKEND BRUNCH MENU Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm. BREAKFAST FLATBREAD RECIPE: 1/2 oz butter 3 oz hasbrowns Flatbread 1 oz Hollandaise 1 oz jalepenos loaf 2 oz scrambled eggs 1/2 oz jalepenos 1/2 oz green onion 1…

Midday Update 1-23-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, January 23, 2020

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Whooping Cough Confirmed in Superior School District

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior School District is notifying parents that their children may have been exposed to pertussis, also known as whooping cough earlier this week. The notice was sent out to families after the district was notified by health officials that at least one student had a confirmed case of pertussis. Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial…

Five Arrested in Connection to Alleged Virginia Burglary

The Suspects Will Appear in Court on Friday

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Virginia Police say they arrested five males in connection to an alleged burglary on Tuesday. Authorities say police were dispatched to a burglary in progress just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday on the 400 block of 6th Avenue South. The victim reported to authorities that at least three unknown individuals had kicked in their lower apartment door and…

UMD Police Urge Drivers to Use Caution, Watch for Pedestrians

Pedestrian Right of Way: Not Always Clear

DULUTH, Minn. – Three weeks into the new year, and already three drivers have been given citations for failing to yield to pedestrians on the campus of UMD. Just last year, 24 drivers received tickets, an uptick from 2018. With recent weather conditions making for tall snow banks and sloppy, slick roads, it’s prompting UMD Police Department to speak out…

Morning Update 1-23-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, January 23, 2020

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Cross: UW Regents Will Seek Tuition Increase in Next Budget

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross says regents are planning to ask legislators to increase tuition in the next state budget. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Cross told the state Senate’s universities committee Wednesday that the regent’s biennial budget request will include a tuition increase roughly in keeping with inflation. Republicans have kept tuition…

City of Superior Exploring How to Fund $800k+ Fire Truck

On January 2021 the ladder truck will no longer be compliant with national regulations by the National Fire Protection Association which could lower the department's insurance rating which would mean a higher premium for the city and ultimately taxpayers.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The city of Superior is in need of a new firetruck. Each truck can only be compliant for 15 years and the city’s ladder truck is on its last year. However, there is no money budgeted for the roughly $1 million purchase. On January 2021 the ladder truck will no longer be compliant with national regulations by…

Ice Festival Coming to Superior This Weekend

There will be sledding, a police versus fire department ice hockey game, and plenty of ice carving demonstrations.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Ice Festival is coming back to Superior this weekend on Barker’s Island. There will be sledding, a police versus fire department ice hockey game, and plenty of ice carving demonstrations. Stock car racing on the Allouez Bay, however, is cancelled as the ice is not thick enough. Organizers say that it is not going…

Iowa Developer Still Interested in Kozy Property

At an economic development meeting, a first amendment was passed to continue working with the developer while the city works through litigation with the former Kozy owner who does not want the building torn down.

DULUTH, Minn. – A developer from Iowa is still interested in the site of the old Kozy Bar and apartments on West First Street even though it has not been demolished yet by the city of Duluth. At an economic development meeting, a first amendment was passed to continue working with the developer while the city works through litigation with…

Parents Pack Duluth East to Express Opinions on School Boundary Change

People expressed anger and concerns with the Duluth school district and its move to change the school boundaries.

DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of parents packed Duluth East High School’s commons area taking over almost every table there on Wednesday. People expressed anger and concerns with the Duluth school district and its move to change the school boundaries. Superintendent Bill Gronseth said last week Congdon and Lester Park Schools are over capacity with Lowell on track to be the…

King Of Creams Planning To Open A Second Location In Hermantown

The new restaurant is expected to be open next month.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – King of Creams restaurant in Duluth, is expanding its business with a second location in Hermantown. Customers can expect to have all the same menu items such as their famous burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and ice cream to be sold at the new location. The Hermantown restaurant will provide more room to accommodate double the seating capacity as…

The $20 Million Senior Development Planned For Hermantown Comes To A Halt After Strong Concerns

The developer tells Fox 21 the feedback received has been very supportive, but the decision to stop the project seems to be political.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A $20 million project to build a new senior housing development in Hermantown has hit a roadblock. After hearing strong community concerns the Hermantown City Council voted to reject the project at Tuesday night’s council meeting. The Arbours of Maple Grove development project planned for the area has been in the works for more than a year….

Old Central High School in Duluth for Sale

The historic building is officially on the market.

DULUTH, Minn. – The old central high school in Duluth is officially on the market. School district leaders tell us tonight that their goal is to now find out if anyone is interested in buying the historic building. The Duluth School Board voted on Tuesday to list the building for sale. Right now, district officials say the building is facing…

All of Us Research Program Back at Superior YMCA

The program's goal is having more precision medicine, which would help tailor health care to individuals.

SUPERIOR, Wis. -Earlier today, researchers from National Institutes of Health gathered health data on Northland residents with the goal of having more precision medicine, which would help tailor health care to individuals. “With that information, we hope to basically identify different ways we can come up with different medical breakthroughs and expedite those medical breakthroughs and advance medicine,” said Research…

9-Year-Old Boy Dies in Farming Accident in Boy River

BOY RIVER, Minn.-The Cass County Sheriff’s office is reporting a 9-year-old boy died in a farming accident in rural Boy River. It happened Sunday at about 5:30 p.m. Deputies and responders arrived and learned that Marshall Bader had been accidentally pinned under the arms of a skid steer loader during a farming operation. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …

Rules Set, Senate to Hear Case for Pulling Trump From Office

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Tune in right now to Fox 21’s Facebook page to watch the impeachment trial live. WASHINGTON-The U.S. Senate is poised to hear opening arguments  in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Democratic House managers are set to make their case that Trump abused power and should be removed from office. Trump himself said on Wednesday he wants top aides to testify, but…

Midday Update 1-22-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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Two Charged in Woodland Home Invasion

DULUTH, Minn. – The two suspects arrested in connection to a home invasion in the Woodland neighborhood Sunday have now been formally charged. Dallan Timothy Thorstenson, 23, and Martin Luther Paulk Jr., 26, both of South Carolina, have been charged with felony kidnapping, first-degree aggravated robbery, second-degree assault, and third-degree assault. According to the criminal complaint, Duluth police responded to…