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County Board Proposes Changes to Warming Shelters

In Two Weeks the Board Will Consider the Resolution

October 31, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – In two weeks the Saint Louis County Board will consider approving a resolution that would increase funding for warming shelters in the county to more than $75,000. It is proposed that these funds would allow the CHUM drop-in center to stay open 24/7 during the winter and would provide mats for people to rest. The City of…

Minnesota Reports First Flu Death of Season

So Far no Children Have Died of Influenza This Season

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota has reported its first flu death of the season. The Minnesota Department of Health says it was an adult who died. So far no children have died of influenza in Minnesota this season. Health officials say flu activity was sporadic in Minnesota during the week that ended Saturday. Preliminary reports show 19 people in…

Trump Only Republican on Presidential Primary Ballot in MN

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – President Donald Trump isn’t the only Republican candidate running in the presidential primary, but he’ll be the only choice on the ballot in Minnesota. The Republican Party of Minnesota has informed the state Secretary of State that Trump will be the only name listed on the 2020 Republican primary ballot. The Star Tribune reports three other Republican…

Fortune Bay Resort Casino Hosting Competitive Taco Eating Championship

The Major League Eating Championship is Taking Place Saturday, November 2 at Fortune Bay Resort Casino in Tower, Minnesota

October 31, 2019

Brett Scott,

TOWER, Minn. – Major League Eating is pleased to announce that the third-annual Fortune Bay World Indian Taco Eating Championship. The number-three-ranked competitive eater in the world, Geoffrey Esper, and other top-ranked eaters will gather in Tower, Minnesota to seek the title of Indian Taco-Eating Champion of the World at the third-annual Fortune Bay World Indian Taco-Eating Championship. The competition…

St. Luke’s Dietitian Suggests Handing Out Other Types of Treats this Halloween

St. Luke's Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne Offers Advice When it Comes to Being Inclusive to All Trick-or-Treaters

October 31, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween falls on Thursday this week and many folks have probably already stocked up the candy drawer, but it’s important to remember moderation is the best bet as we head into the height of the holiday season. St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne stopped by FOX 21 Local News to offer a few tips before trick-or-treating this…

Midday Update 10-31-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 31, 2019

October 31, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 31, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update

House Approve Rules for Trump Impeachment Probe

Thursday's Roll Call was 232-196

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) WASHINGTON (AP) – A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Thursday’s near party-line 232-196 roll call was the chamber’s first formal vote on a process that’s likely to take months, possibly stretching into the early weeks of the 2020 election year. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a vote…

Keystone Oil Pipeline Leaks 383,000 Gallons in North Dakota

The Company Says the Spill has Been Contained

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota regulators say the Keystone pipeline leaked more than 383,000 gallons of oil in the northeastern part of the state. Calgary-based TC Energy says in a statement that the pipeline leak affected about 22,500 square feet of land near Edinburg, in Walsh County. The company says the spill has been contained and its cause is…

Minnesota Man Convicted in Iowa Child Sex Trafficking Case

Nordwall Was Also Found Guilty Wednesday in Cedar Rapids

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – A federal jury in Iowa has convicted a registered sex offender from Minnesota on child sex trafficking charges. Station KIMT reports that Terrance Nordwall also was found guilty Wednesday in Cedar Rapids of traveling for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct. Prosecutors say Nordwall, of Faribault, Minnesota, tried to solicit and entice two…

Limited Time Only, Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Offered at Lyric

COOKING CONNECTION: Eat Downtown Week Runs November 4th - 9th

October 31, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Eat downtown week is just around the corner! In this week’s Cooking Connection we featured a lunch special that will only be offered next week only at Lyric, November 4th – 9th.. Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot claims it was the best grilled cheese she’s ever had. Join her in the video above for the tasty and toasty…

Rotary Club Donation Helps Boys and Girls Club Tackle Mental Health

$25,000 helps support the new program.

October 31, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland got a big donation from the Rotary of Duluth Club 25 to help support their new mental health access program. The 25 thousand dollar check will help place four CSS social work students at the Boys and Girls Clubs two locations. Those students will help kids identify issues and link…

Getting a Good Scare at ‘Massacre on Hammond” Haunted Attraction

Home owner Dan Kittelson says his love for decorating for Halloween started when he was too old to go trick-or-treating but wanted to keep the Halloween spirit alive.

October 31, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Hundreds of people are getting into the Halloween spirit in Superior at a backyard and garage that has been turned into a haunted house called the “Massacre on Hammond” which is in its thirteenth year. Home owner Dan Kittelson says his love for decorating for Halloween started when he was too old to go trick-or-treating but wanted…

Learning More About our Planet with a Twist

Kids got a head start on trick-or-treating, while also learning more about our planet Wednesday night

October 31, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and families in the Northland got a head start on trick-or-treating while also learning more about our planet. Displays were all over the Planetarium over at UMD for all ages to interact with. It included alien slime, stomp rockets, and even cockroaches that people got to hold. “One of the things we always hope to show with…

Dogs Get Costumes Ready for Halloween

Most popular costumes this year are Hot Dog and Poop Factory.

October 31, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Many kids and adults are excited to dress up in costumes this Halloween, and pet parents are also getting their four-legged friends ready for their trick or treat outfits. At the Petco on Central Entrance, dog costumes are flying off the shelves for the big day. According to store staff, the most popular costumes are the Hot Dog,…

Christmas Comes Early at the Benedictine Living Community

The Daisy Gift Shop is ready for the holidays at the Benedictine Living Community.

October 31, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Volunteers at Benedictine Living Community have spent countless hours this week getting the center ready for the holidays. The facility gift shop, known as the Daisy Shop was closed all day Tuesday so it could be transformed for Christmas. Volunteers set out decorations, cider and cookies for residents and community members to enjoy for the first time Wednesday. “Really…

Bales of Straw for Beargrease Dog Bedding Stolen

Cost to replace the necessary straw is about $2,000.

October 30, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon just experienced a bit of a roadblock putting this race together this year. A regular phone call to the straw supplier turned into a nightmare of a problem as $2,000 worth of straw was stolen right from the farmer’s property. The 200 bales of straw are used at checkpoints along the course…

Two Minnesota Companies Help Give Employment to Homeless Youth in Duluth

To date Hippy Feet has provided more than 1,000 of employment to homeless youth.

October 30, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Life house is a place of refuge for homeless youth in Duluth. Its also a place to help them get back on their feet. One way the organization gives back is by helping the youth to gain work experience. Two Minnesota companies partnered with Life House to offer that experience. This is the second time Hippy Feet…

City Crews Work To Fill Potholes Before The Next Snowfall

About a half a dozen crews were also out all summer filling potholes .

October 30, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – There are several potholes from last winter that are still plaguing the city. Now the Duluth street maintenance team has all hands on deck to fill those potholes before the next snowfall arrives. Crews spent most of the day riding up and down 4th and 5th street, tackling the potholes along the way. In the winter, the…

Duluth Library Foundation Launches School Readiness Initiative

October 30, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to a study from the Duluth Library Foundation only about 45% of children in Duluth are actually prepared to learn when they start kindergarten. Hoping to change that, the group has started a school readiness initiative called Every Child Ready Duluth To help curb that trend the library will add new literacy staff for early education…

New Tenants Take Over Old Red Herring Lounge

Worldz End Clothing moves into the Red Herring Lounge 1st Street location but only temporarily.

October 30, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- A new tenant has taken over the Red Herring’s old space on First Street in downtown Duluth but only temporarily. Worldz End Clothing sells lightly used and recycled brand–name clothing. The shop moved into the lounge building at the beginning of September but is only renting the space from the Red Herring’s previous owner Bob Monohan until Dec….

Ruth House Expects Busy Winter at New Location

The Ruth House warps up their first month at their new Superior location.

October 30, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Cold weather is making its way into the Northland quickly and nights below freezing already have a lot of people without homes in the twin ports seeking shelter. Ruth House in superior is gearing up for a busy Winter. A month in their new location at 632 Grand Avenue has brought a lot of adjustments. “The community support has…

Twitter Bans All Political Advertisements

Twitter's Police Will Start November 22

October 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages. Facebook has taken fire since it disclosed earlier in October that it will not fact-check ads by politicians or their campaigns, which could allow them to lie freely. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told…

Three Children Die, Another Critical After Michigan House Fire

The Cause of the Fire is Under Investigation

October 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

LANSING, Mich. (AP) – An early morning fire that engulfed a home in the Michigan capital has killed three children, left a fourth in critical condition and injured three more people. Firefighters responded to the blaze in north Lansing at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities say relatives told firefighters that three children were trapped inside. First responders rescued the children…

Records: Closs Kidnapper Fought New Mexico Inmates

Patterson Was Transferred to New Mexico in July

October 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents got into a fight in a New Mexico prison with an inmate who asked about the case. Wisconsin prison officials quietly transferred Jake Patterson to New Mexico in July. Press-Gazette Media reports that New Mexico Corrections Department records show two inmates at an unnamed prison approached…

Democrats Push For Pot Decriminalization in Wisconsin

October 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Democratic lawmakers and others are pushing for decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Wisconsin. But the measure they unveiled Wednesday is going nowhere in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Barnes and others say decriminalizing the possession of less than 28 grams of pot would decrease racial disparities and inequities in the…

State Seizes Illegal Alcohol Vaping Machine from Minnesota Bar

The Bar Owner Was Fined

October 30, 2019

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9/Minnesota Department of Public Safety ) ST. PAUL, Minn. (Fox 9) – A Dakota County bar owner is hoping to educate others after an illegal alcohol vaping machine was seized from his bar, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. According to Minnesota law, businesses are prohibited from using alcoholic vapor devices. The bar owner, who had…

Midday Update 10-30-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, October 30, 2019

October 30, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update

Time Arc Theatre Presents “You’ll Find it at Roth’s”

"You'll Find it at Roth's" Will Debut at the Empire Building in Superior Friday, November 1

October 30, 2019

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Time Arc Theatre is proud to present its latest production of, “You’ll Find it at Roth’s.” The production will take center stage at the Empire Building (1208 Tower Avenue) in Superior starting Friday, November 1. The production takes place in 1943 Superior. It was locally written, and tells the entertaining and dramatically enthusiastic story of middle aged…

New Business Looks to be Twin Ports Only Pet Uber Service

Poocher Pet Shuttle will Officially Open Monday, November 4

October 30, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Uber and Lyft have skyrocketed in popularity with people over the past few years, but what about transportation for pets? Now one Northland resident has brainstormed an idea, and it’s becoming a reality. “I love animals,” said Gerald Osgan, co-owner of Poocher Pet Shuttle. Osgan is turning his passion into a profession. “It’s to free up people’s…

Wisconsin has Widest Achievement Gap on Nation’s Report Card

October 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin has the widest achievement gap between black and white students of any state based on results of a test known as the nation’s report card. The National Assessment of Educational Progress test results released Wednesday show no significant change from statewide results a decade ago. However, declining scores for the lowest performing students resulted in…

Morning Update 10-30-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, October 30, 2019

October 30, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update

Minnesota ACT Scores Tops in High Participating States

October 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota hangs on to its top spot for student scores on the ACT college entrance exam in states where nearly all high school seniors take the test. According to test results released Wednesday, Minnesota students had a composite score of 21.4 out of a possible 36. It’s about the same as last year’s state average when students…

Escaped Inmate Recaptured in Wadena

October 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

WADENA, Minn. (AP) – Authorities have caught up with the inmate who escaped in central Minnesota while he was being taken to court. Police say 34-year-old Ryan Petro was apprehended in Wadena Tuesday afternoon. He had been on the run for more than 24 hours, prompting additional police patrols around the Wadena-Deer Creek Public School District. Petro was handcuffed and…

Great Outdoors: Learning Archery Indoors with Duluth Parks and Rec

Archery offered at Washington Center Gym for $5 a person.

October 30, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve ever wanted to play Robin Hood or Green Arrow, you can do so once a month, as Duluth Parks and Recreation now offers archery at $5 a person. The sound of an arrow puncturing the target echoes throughout the Washington Center Gym. “It’s just something different, it’s a new skill to learn and interesting,” said student…

Prep Work Begins for Taco Bell on London Road

After sitting vacant for more than a year, the former BP Gas Station on London Road is moving to become a Taco Bell

October 29, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- After sitting vacant for more than a year, the former BP Gas Station on London Road in Duluth is moving closer to becoming a Taco Bell. Bulldozers could be seen digging on the site at the corner of London Road and 21st Avenue West. The City of Duluth says full construction hasn’t been given the all-clear just yet,…

Safe Haven Hosts Open House to Raise Awareness About Resources

One in four women and one in seven men nationally are victims of sever physical violence in their lifetime according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

October 29, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth held an open house to raise awareness about the resources they offer to help victims involved in domestic violence. One in four women and one in seven men nationally are victims of sever physical violence in their lifetime according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Every year nearly two…

Fall Market Brings Duluth Vendors Together

Duluth hosts a Fall Market at the Holiday Center through December.

October 29, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- People looking for small goodies and sweet treats can buy some from a handful of local vendors who have set up shop at the Holiday Center in Duluth. This is the second year vendors put on the Fall market. Mark Walters usually sells his homemade honey and wax goods at the Duluth Farmer’s Market during Summer but thought…

Proposed Bag Fee Ordinance Will Now Exclude Paper Bags

October 29, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The proposed ordinance that would require business to charge customers five cents for single use bags will now exclude paper bags. The Duluth City Council voted on to amend the original ordinance. The exclusion was proposed by the Councilor Noah Hobbs. Hobbs told FOX21 that most people were aware the fee only pertained to plastic bags. The…

UMD Becomes ‘Boo-MD’ for Halloween

About 400-500 people cycled through the evening.

October 29, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Kirby Ballroom was crawling with little monsters, superheroes, and princesses as kids got to play dress up with college students who are kids at heart to celebrate Halloween. This is the second year Boo-MD has been put on, bringing out about 400-500 people throughout the evening. The event gives students the opportunity to give back and connect…

Spirit Mountain Job Fair Drawing Snow Lovers for Winter Season

They are looking for ski instructors and people who love to be out on the slopes with indoor jobs available as well.

October 29, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain is getting ready for the snowy season with a series of job fairs. The season typically begins in mid-November. They are looking for ski instructors and people who love to be out on the slopes. There are also indoor jobs available if someone cannot ski or snowboard. “It’s extremely fun it’s family oriented there are…

How to Trick or Treat Safely from Duluth Police

Officers advise to travel in groups, carry flashlights.

October 29, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- With Halloween just days away, the Duluth Police Department has some tips and tricks for being safe, while being scary. Officers are reminding families to have younger kids travel in a group with a parent or responsible adult, and have older kids let their parents know where they’ll be. While drivers should be extra watchful for kids, Lt….

Duluth International Airport Sees Large Passenger Increase

Passenger numbers have grown by 15% between July and September

October 29, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Leadership at the Duluth International Airport say they’ve seen passenger numbers grow by 15% between July to September. The addition of American Airlines service to Chicago helped contribute to a 14% increase this year with travelers choosing Duluth over the Twin Cities. More competition also brought the average ticket price down 5%. “It just opens up opportunities. We…

Carlton County Attorney Says Officer Justified In Shooting Suspect

October 29, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

CARLTON CO., Minn. — A sergeant with the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office who shot a suspect while trying to arrest him has been justified in using deadly force, the Carlton County attorney said on Tuesday. Back on July 29th, Sgt. Jason Wornygora was executing an arrest warrant for a suspect named Shawn Olthoff at the suspect’s mom’s house in Moose…

‘Crush’ the Snapping Turtle Teaches Lessons at the Great Lakes Aquarium

The 50 pound common snapping turtle is at least 50 years old and he gets a healthy diet of mice, quail, and fish.

October 29, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Twice a week, Crush, the Great Lakes Aquarium’s resident snapping turtle, gets fed to help teach humans about the turtle. The 50-pound common snapping turtle is at least 50 years old and he gets a healthy diet of mice, quail, and fish. Snapping turtles spend most of their time in the water except for during mating season,…

Suspect in Fatal Downtown Duluth Shooting Found Guilty of Murder

Jamal Jackson is Being Held Without Bail

October 29, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The suspect accused of shooting and killing a Duluth man outside of a downtown bar in 2018 has been found guilty of murder. On Tuesday afternoon, a jury of six men and six women found 27-year-old Jamal Jackson guilty of second-degree intentional murder for the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Scott Pennington. St. Louis County prosecutor Jon Holets…

City Council Approves Zoning Changes To Make Building Tiny Homes Easier

The change includes fewer restrictions for where people can build tiny homes.

October 29, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City leaders are hoping to expand the use of tiny homes to address the ongoing housing shortage. On Monday the Duluth city council approved a zoning change which will make it easier to build tiny homes in the city. That change includes fewer restrictions for where people can build tiny homes. A tiny home is a…

Superior Invests in New Snow Removal Equipment

New sander trucks and the chemical potassium acetate are expected to make snow removal more efficient

October 29, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – New snow plows have arrived in Superior just in time for winter. The city spent nearly a million dollars on the trucks and a new chemical compound used for melting show. Superior officials tell us their brand new equipment is expected to make snow removal faster and more efficient across the city. Three new sander trucks now…

Celebrate Your Furry Friends this National Cat Day

National Cat Day is every day at Animal Allies Humane Society.

October 29, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- October 29 is a special day to recognize so furry friends in the Northland– it’s National Cat Day! Although it is a fun day to celebrate our pets, it’s also a reminder to be extra loving and careful to those cats who might need a home now that it’s getting cold out. “Give us a call, give city…

Early Voting Now Open in Duluth

Duluthians have two places to vote early: Duluth City Hall and City Center West

October 29, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Early voting is now open in Duluth for next week’s municipal elections. Now through Monday, November 4th, voters have two places to cast their ballot early: At Duluth City Hall and at City Center West. The city clerk tells us early voting has become more popular over the last few elections as people become more aware of…

Folks In West Duluth Wants Lights Turned Back on In Former Kmart Parking Lot

It is reported the lights cost between $1,500 to $2,500 a month to keep on.

October 29, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The former West Duluth Kmart building has sat vacant for about a year. Now he building’s surrounding parking lot is raising concerns for being too dark for people to access the area. Lights in the former Kmart parking lot are no longer li. That’s why folks in West Duluth are hoping to get those lights turned back…