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Minnesota First Responders Head for North Carolina

15 Ambulances Are Headed to North Carolina to Help

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Three dozen first responders and 15 ambulances from Minnesota are headed to North Carolina to help with Hurricane Dorian. Gov. Tim Walz authorized the emergency response when North Carolina asked for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a mutual aid agreement between all 50 states. The first responders are divided into three teams which…

Back-to-School Prompts Healthy Home Lunch Tips from St. Luke’s

St. Luke's Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Care Dietitian Mary Cherne Offers Helpful Tips for Northland Parents

September 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Without a healthy lunch, kids can have trouble concentrating, lack energy for after school activities and may end up filling up on low-nutrient snacks. St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne offers these tips to get started packing health lunches your kids will actually eat. Get kids involved. Let them pick out their lunch box and let them…

26th Annual Harvest Festival Bringing Together Local Farmers, Consumers

The 2019 Harvest Festival is Happening Saturday, September 7 at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth

September 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – For 26 years the Lake Superior Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association has hosted the annual Harvest Festival. This year’s event is taking place on Saturday, September 7 at Bayfront Fetival Park in Duluth. Farmers and vendors will begin selling locally produced goods at 10:00 a.m. and wrap things up around 4:00 p.m. Event organizers refer to…

World of Wheels Skate Center Debuts Fresh New Rink

Active Adventures: World of Wheels Skate Center in Superior, Wisconsin

September 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s back to school for students in the Twin Ports! What better way to release some steam and have fun on the weekends than with a trip to the roller rink? World of Wheels Skate Center in Superior was recently closed for a short period of time to resurface and update their rink. Now it’s back open…

Driver’s Education Teacher Convicted of Enticement

A Sentencing Date has not Been set

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) – A driver’s education teacher in Appleton has been convicted of child enticement. Seventy-four-year-old Charles Rodgers pleaded no contest to the charge in Outagamie County Circuit Court Thursday. Charges of attempted sexual assault by a school staff member and exposing child to harmful descriptions were dismissed as part of a plea deal. An investigation began when a…

Construction Delays Now Impacting Athletic Events

Duluth's Public School Stadium track completion date is now being pushed back due to mother nature

September 5, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Mother nature is causing delays for one of the Duluth School Districts major construction projects, and the delays are now impacting some athletic events. When the Duluth Public School Stadium was built back in the early 2000’s school officials knew the track surface would have to be re-done in about 18 years. Fast forward to today, and construction…

Pop Up Shaving Cream Art Night

The artwork uses food coloring on the shaving cream which is then transferred to a card.

September 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – A free community event allowed kids to get creative with shaving cream art to help welcome the homeless at Harrison Community Center in Lincoln Park. The artwork uses food coloring on the shaving cream which is then transferred to a card. The cards will be written on at a later date are part of care packages for…

Shredding Day for Documents at Proctor Federal Credit Union

Cars lined up to a large truck in the back of the credit union where dozens of people brought in boxes and even car loads full of their sensitive documents to be destroyed.

September 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Each year many Northlanders are inundated with dozens of documents containing their personal information and on Thursday the Proctor Federal Credit Union hosted a shredding truck for people to safely dispose of their documents. Cars lined up to a large truck in the back of the credit union where dozens of people brought in boxes and even…

Carlton County Pharmacies Second in State for Amount of Naloxone Dispensed

It all started in 2017 when the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy came out with a new naloxone prescribing protocol allowing people to get naloxone over the counter.

September 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

CLOQUET, Minn. – As the battle against the opioid crisis continues pharmacies in Carlton County are doing what they can to help stop overdoes deaths by giving out naloxone, the generic form of Narcan, over the counter. It all started in 2017 when the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy came out with a new naloxone prescribing protocol allowing people to get…

WITC Students Welcomed Back with Luau

September 5, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – WITC students were welcomed back for the semester with a luau. They enjoyed a pork lunch, smoothies, and got free henna tattoos. College staff tell us it’s a great way to relieve students’ stress. “They’ve got jobs, they’ve got families, they’ve got school now that they’re adding to their plate and this is just a chance to…

Local Organizations Hold Summit on Domestic Violence

St. Louis County Attorney's Office hosted summit in Duluth

September 5, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Domestic violence claimed the lives of twenty-four Minnesotans in 2017, according to a study by the Minnesota Coalition of Battered Women. Local organizations came together for a summit in Duluth on how to best handle domestic violence in Northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office hosted the summit at Clyde Iron Works, bringing together criminal justice…

The Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality Hosts Public Hearing at UWS

September 5, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Water quality was a big topic as Wisconsin lawmakers visited the University of Wisconsin– Superior to discuss ways of protecting water quality. A special task force joined those lawmakers to hear the community input on how to better improve water quality in Wisconsin. The Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality has been on a statewide tour to…

College of St. Scholastica Hosts Annual Convocation Ceremony

September 5, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The College of St. Scholastica celebrated the start of the academic year today by hosting their annual convocation ceremony. The annual celebration is one more way to welcome new students to campus. This year the college brought back alumni from years past including members of the Saints Heritage Club, which are alumni that graduated at least 50…

Edina District Sued After Search of 8-Year-Old Student

September 5, 2019

The Associated Press,

EDINA, Minn. (AP) – The mother of a former student at an Edina elementary school is suing the school district, saying staff members violated district policy when they searched her child. The alleged incident happened at Countryside Elementary School in the 2017-18 school year, when the student was in second grade. According to the Star Tribune , the lawsuit says…

Snowstorms, Heavy Rains, Take Toll on Minnesota Pheasants

Pheasant Season Runs From October 12 to January 1

September 5, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Wildlife managers say late-season snowstorms and heavy spring rains have taken a toll on Minnesota’s pheasant population. The Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside survey indicates that Minnesota’s pheasant numbers are down 17% from 2018. The index is 11% below the 10-year average and 60% below the long-term average. DNR upland game research scientist Tim…

Minnesota Court: High School Coaches not Public Officials

September 5, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Supreme Court says parents who defame their children’s public high school coaches don’t have legal protection against their claims. The high court ruled Wednesday the coaches are not public officials so they have a lower bar to prove any defamation case. The Star Tribune says the court’s decision involves former Woodbury High School…

Walmart to Stop Selling Handgun Ammunition

Walmart Will Also Discontinue Handgun Sales in Alaska

September 5, 2019

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart says it will discontinue the sale of handgun ammunition and also publicly request that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in stores even where state laws allow it. The announcement comes after a mass shooting claimed seven lives in Odessa, Texas and follows two other back-to-back shootings last month, one of them at a Walmart…

Pentagon Sidelines 127 Military Building Projects to Fund Border Wall

Defense Secretary Mark Esper Approved the Transfer of Funds on Tuesday

September 5, 2019

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – A total of 127 military construction projects are being sidelined by a Pentagon decision to shift $3.6 billion to build part of President Donald Trump’s border wall. Defense Secretary Mark Esper approved the transfer of funds on Tuesday. The Pentagon will cut funding from military projects like schools, target ranges, daycare centers for military families, and maintenance…

Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous Sailing into Bayfield

The Event Kicks off Friday, September 6 in Bayfield, Wisconsin

September 5, 2019

Brett Scott,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – The 2nd annual Lake Superior Tall Ships “Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous” is sailing back into Bayfield Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8. The mission of the event is to raise funds and awareness for the Lake Superior Tall Ships Youth Sailing & Sea Cadets Program including sailing trips to Isle Royale and Minnesota’s North Shore….

Midday Update 9-5-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, September 5, 2019

September 5, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 5, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Evers Taps Hughes as New WEDC Secretary

September 5, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has picked an attorney for an organic farming cooperative to serve as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s new leader. Evers said Thursday that he has appointed Melissa Hughes to replace Mark Hogan as WEDC secretary. Hogan was appointed by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker but stayed on the job after GOP lawmakers blocked…

Morning Update 9-5-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, September 5, 2019

September 5, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 5, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Three Dogs, Two Cats Die in Hibbing House Fire

No People Were Injured in the Fire

September 5, 2019

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Cathy Isaacson for The Northland Fire Wire) HIBBING, Minn. – According to a Northland FireWire Facebook post, three dogs and two cats died in a Hibbing house fire early Wednesday evening. Fire crews responded to a fire in the 1700 Block of 1st Avenue around 5:25 p.m. in Hibbing. Officials say no people were home when the fire started….

Python on the run at Fond du Lac High School

The Snake Belongs to an Instructor at the School

September 5, 2019

The Associated Press,

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) – Students and staff at Fond du Lac High School are a bit on edge as the search continues for a missing python. The 3-foot long snake escaped from its cage at the high school sometime over the Labor Day weekend. Principal Matt Steinbarth says there’s some evidence the snake entered the ventilation system at…

Proctor High School Hires First Resource Officer in Nearly a Decade

Amid school shootings across the country, Proctor School Board and City agree on Police Presence.

September 4, 2019

Arman Rahman,

PROCTOR, Minn.- It’s the second day of school at Proctor High School, but the hallways will look a little different this year. A new school resource officer (SRO) is now protecting the school for the first time in nearly 10 years. On Tuesday the Proctor City Council discussed with the School Board to not only assign a primary officer, but…

UW-Superior Begins 2019 School Year

Students filled the YellowJacket Union as classes are now back in session for the Yellowjackets

September 4, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Fall is in the air which means classes are back in session around the Northland as UW-Superior held their first day of the fall semester today. And with it comes students inside and out of the Yellowjacket Union beginning their homework for their classes or even hanging out with friends. One student we spoke with from St. Cloud…

Duluth City Attorney Reacts to Court’s Decision to Reinstate Officer Shown Misusing Force

City still disagrees, may petition case to Minnesota Supreme Court.

September 4, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth City Attorney Gunnar Johnson is speaking out about the Minnesota Court of Appeals’ decision saying a Duluth Police officer should get his job back after a use-of-force incident. Officer Adam Huot was terminated after the 2017 incident where he was caught on body cam video dragging a handcuffed man through the skywalk before the man hit his…

New Housing, Retail Development Planned For Downtown Superior

Ground is expected to be broke on Central Flats within the next six weeks

September 4, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Plans are in place for a new apartment building on Belknap Street in the heart of downtown Superior and will include shopping space on the first floor. Back in April, Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced in his State of the City address that a mixed-use development plan would be coming to Superior, and on Wednesday we got a…

New Superior High School Opens Doors

Construction was completed after a $92 million referendum.

September 4, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The brand new Superior High School opened its doors to the public for the very first time with a ribbon cutting. This comes after two years of construction on the school. Construction was completed after a $92 million referendum was passed three and a half years ago by Superior voters supporting a new Cooper Elementary and Superior…

Campus Cafe Links Senior Citizens with College Students

It allows senior citizens to dine and socialize in the Chartwell dining area alongside college students.

September 4, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Chartwell’s dining area is opening its doors once again to senior citizens in the community as part of Senior Connections organization’s Campus Cafe program. It allows senior citizens to dine and socialize in the Chartwell dining area alongside college students. Senior Connections, an organization aimed at assisting seniors in the community, says it gives…

Gorham Resigns From School Board, Cites Frustration With Leadership; Sandstad Calls on Board Chair to Step Down

September 4, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth School Board Member Josh Gorham has resigned from his position effective immediately. Gorham cites frustrations with administration and board leadership as reasons for his departure. Josh Gorham In a prepared statement to the media Gorham says his experience in striving to provide accountability to educational equality has been met with a “dismissive, maintain-the-status-quo approach” under the…

DEA to Expand Into Northeastern Minnesota

2 DEA agents will now be stationed in Duluth to combat opioids, meth, and other drugs

September 4, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will soon be expanding into the Duluth area. Two DEA agents will now be stationed in Northeastern Minnesota, embedded with the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. “The addiction is destroying lives, it is disrupting families, it drives up crime and it tears apart our community,” said Duluth Mayor…

Downtown Duluth YMCA Offering Free Open House

September 4, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the Downtown Duluth YMCA is hosting an open house where folks can come try the Y for free. The five floor facility on West First Street is full of activities and spaces for everybody. Staff say anyone and any body is welcome to work out there. “Folks are able to start on something as simple…

Additional Damage Found on the William A. Irvin Vessel

No delays are expected.

September 4, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The William A. Irvin has been docked at the Fraser Shipyards in Superior for more than a month to undergo planned corrosion repairs. but after further assessment of the vessel additional damage was discovered. Officials say rivets on the bottom were found to also be corroded. They say about 250 rivets were inspected, which is only one…

Lake Superior Zoo Making Some Big Changes

Zoo welcomes two Brown Bear cubs and two Cougar cubs.

September 4, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Big changes are happening at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth. A nearly one million dollar transformation is now underway. Construction crews officially began renovating a structure that has been around since 1930. It will be transformed into a habitat with three exhibits. The new habitat will be the home for a few new animals. “The key to…

National Recovery Month Celebrated in Duluth

Recovering addicts and local officials met on the steps of Duluth City Hall

September 4, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – In honor of National Recovery Month, local officials and recovering addicts met on the steps of Duluth City Hall. People shared their stories about the impact of addiction and mental illness on their lives. Duluth’s Opioid Program Technician, Jessica Nickila, has been working with local addicts for nine months. She says the most rewarding part of her…

Four Suspects Arrested in Grand Rapids Child Kidnapping Incident

A Fifth Suspect has not yet Been Located

September 4, 2019

Site Staff,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Four suspects have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of four young children. Authorities say officers were dispatched to a call of a parental kidnapping in an apartment in the 300 Block of 4th Avenue South in St. Cloud early Wednesday morning. According to reports, officers determined the father, along with…

DEA Opens new Office in Duluth to Combat Drug Trafficking

The New Office was Announced Wednesday by City Leaders

September 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is opening an office in Duluth in an effort to bring more federal resources to investigate drug crimes in northeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The new office was announced Wednesday by city leaders and Richard Salter, the special agent in charge of the DEA’s Omaha division, which oversees DEA operations in…

MNsure Announces 7-Week Enrollment Period for 2020 Coverage

Minnesotans Will Have From November 1 to December 23

September 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s state-run health insurance exchange has announced a seven-week enrollment period for 2020 coverage. MNsure said Wednesday that Minnesotans will have from Nov. 1, 2019, to Dec. 23, 2019, to shop for 2020 health coverage. Minnesota’s enrollment period is eight days longer than the federal open enrollment period that runs from Nov. 1 to Dec….

Midday Update 9-4-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 4, 2019

September 4, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Suspect in Fatal Hibbing Shooting Charged With First Degree Murder

He is Scheduled to Appear in Court on September 12

September 4, 2019

Site Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. – The suspect connected to a Hibbing murder last Christmas has now been indicted on a first degree murder charge. According to court records, 30-year-old Jerome Diante Spann has already pleaded not guilty to a second degree murder charge and second-degree assault charge on June 5. Spann is accused of shooting two victims last December in the 2400…

Local Non-Profit Animal Rescue Seeking Foster Families

PJ's Rescue in Duluth is Looking for People Interested in Fostering Animals Until They Find Forever Homes

September 4, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth based PJ’s Rescue is a non-profit rescuing abandoned, neglected, injured, and stray animals from euthanasia throughout shelters in Texas. The Rescue is currently in search of foster families willing to house animals for a few weeks, up to months until the animal is able to be relocated to a forever home. “We are able to save…

Boy Thrown From Mall of America Balcony Returns Home

Landon was Thrown Nearly 40 Feet to the Ground by a Stranger in April

September 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A 5-year-old boy has returned home nearly five months after he was thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota. The boy’s family said Tuesday on a gofundme.com site that their son has completed inpatient treatment and has returned home. KSTP-TV reports the boy, identified only as Landen, will continue…

Duluth Rotary Rose Sale Begins Thursday

Rotary Rose Sale Tickets are Available for Purchase Through Friday, October 4; Pickup October 11, 12

September 4, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Roses are red, and starting Thursday, September 5, you’re purchase of a dozen can help make a big impact in the Northland. The Duluth Rotary Club is hosting its 34th Annual Rose Sale, September 5 through October 4. Roses will be sold throughout the Duluth and Superior region for only $25 a dozen. Bouquets will be available…

Morning Update 9-4-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 4, 2019

September 4, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Woman Killed by Black Bear on Island North of Minnesota

Experts say an Attack by a Black Bear is 'Extremely Rare'

September 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a Minnesota woman has been killed by a black bear on an island in Canadian waters. Ontario Provincial Police say 62-year-old Catherine Sweatt-Mueller, of Maple Plain, was staying with her parents in a remote cabin on Red Pine Island in Rainy Lake when she was killed. The Star Tribune reports that police Constable…

UWS International Students Share College Experience

This Fall, UWS is welcoming 200 international students from 40 countries

September 3, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The school year starts Wednesday at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. This fall, the university is welcoming two hundred international students from forty different countries. About nine percent of UW-Superior students are from a foreign country. That’s the highest percentage of any college in Northwestern Wisconsin or Northeastern Minnesota. “I’m from Vietnam, an Eastern country, I really want…

Police Warn Drivers to Pay Attention to School Buses

Fines for Minnesota stop-arm violations start at $500

September 3, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – With thousands of kids coming back to schools across the Northland, it’s important for drivers to pay attention to school buses on the roads. When the stop-signal arm is out and the red lights flash, it’s illegal to pass a school bus from any direction. Fines for stop-arm violations in Minnesota start at $500. “Inattentive driving is…

Riding Bulls at the 28th Great Northern Classic Rodeo

For 28 years the rodeo has been an end of summer tradition bringing cowboys and cowgirls from all over the Northland and beyond.

September 3, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Great Northern Classic Rodeo wrapped up in Superior Labor Day Weekend. For 28 years the rodeo has been an end of summer tradition bringing cowboys and cowgirls from all over the Northland and beyond. “It’s just you and the bull out there you don’t have to worry about anyone else, it’s just taking care of what…

Search Is On For Missing UMD Student

Jacob Lavoie went missing Saturday night after a night out with friends

September 3, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Police are searching for missing 21 year-old UMD student Jacob Lavoie who vanished after a night out with friends at Grandma’s Sports Garden in Canal Park. Duluth Police describe Lavoie as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall weighing around 150 pounds. He has strawberry blonde hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing jeans, a…