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MnDOT: Mission Creek Burial Recovery Completed

DULUTH, Minn.-MnDOT has announced that burial recovery efforts at the historic Mission Creek cemetery located in the Fond du Lac neighborhood of Duluth have been completed. In May 2017, MnDOT uncovered burial remains in the historic cemetery while excavating to replace the Mission Creek Bridge. Since that time, project partners and contractors have worked together to complete burial recovery efforts….

Update: Fourth Suspect Charged in Fatal West Duluth Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say they have charged a fourth suspect in connection to a shooting in West Duluth last month that left 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson dead. Investigators say they charged 27-year-old Taylor Fredrickson on Thursday with one count of aiding an offender. According to the criminal complaint, Fredrickson told police that she was with one of the suspects…

Trampled By Turtles to Sing National Anthem at Twins Playoff Game

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Trampled by Turtles will be singing the National Anthem at the Twins playoff game on Monday. The band made the announcement on their Twitter page Friday afternoon. We’re singing the National Anthem before the @Twins play the @Yankees for ALDS Playoff Game 3 this Monday Oct 7th. Tune in and Go Twins! pic.twitter.com/Qth29ju9NG — Trampled by Turtles…

Duluth Man Charged in Duluth Cider Burglary

Carl Was in Possession of Stolen Property When Arrested

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection to a burglary at Duluth Cider in the Lincoln Park Business District has been charged. According to the Duluth Police, 25-year-old Kyle Carl was charged on Friday with third degree burglary. At the time of his arrest, Carl was on supervised pre-trial release for four other burglaries earlier this…

16 Charged in Meth Distribution Operation

A Federal Grand Jury Indicted 12 of the 16 Last Month

WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say 16 people have been charged in a methamphetamine distribution operation in central Wisconsin. The charges were announced Friday by U.S. Attorney Scott Blader in the Western District, the FBI, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and local officials. A federal grand jury indicted 12 of the 16 people last month, including three individuals from St….

Hollywood Invasion Coming to Duluth

The Catalyst Content Festival is Happening October 9 - 13 in Duluth, Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. – A festival years in the making will present it’s Duluth debut on Wednesday, October 9. The Catalyst Content Festival, originally ITVFest, first began in Los Angeles in 2006. Flash forward to today, and the Festival has survived, thrived, and grown through two states. It now resides in Minnesota. Philip Gilpin Jr. is the Executive Director of Catalyst, but…

Former UMD Coaches File Petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court

The Court has 60 Days to Decide if it Will Take the Case

DULUTH, Minn. – Three former UMD Coaches have filed a petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Former University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, former softball coach Jen Banford and former women’s basketball coach Annette Wiles are asking the court to review the decision of the Minnesota Court of Appeals that dismissed their lawsuit against UMD citing discrimination…

Picking the Perfect Pumpkin In a Sea of Gourds

DC's Best Produce Farms is Expected to Keep Their Patches Open Through Halloween

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a sea of pumpkins, gourds and vegetable for sale on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Central Entrance in Duluth. In this week’s Active Adventures, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot swings by the temporary produce stand set up for the Halloween season. For more than 20 years, DC’s Best Produce Farms has set up shop at the busy…

Morning Update 10-4-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, October 4, 2019

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, ryan johnson, weather

United Healthcare Confirms Layoffs In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – United Healthcare in Duluth has laid off some of its workers, but the company would not confirm how many employees are affected. United Healthcare released the following statement Thursday: “UnitedHealthcare works every day to help make health care more affordable, while ensuring the business remains well-positioned for continued growth. As part of that commitment, we regularly review…

Duluth Launches Snow Assistance Removal Pilot Program

20 first come first serve spots are available for the first year of the program.

DULUTH, Minn. – A new snow removal pilot program designed to help people who are seniors or have disabilities is being tried in Duluth this winter. Snow must be cleared from all sidewalks, wheelchair accessible curb ramps, and even bus stops in front of properties within 24 hours of the snow ending. The city says clear sidewalks makes a huge…

Man Falls Into Superior Street Construction Zone

A 69-year-old man fell into a construction zone on his way home.

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth man had a bit of scare Wednesday night after falling off his wheelchair and into construction on Superior Street. It happened right outside of the Zeitgeist Arts Building. The man had a few bumps and bruises, but no major injuries were reported. This is the first reported incident during phase two of Duluth’s Superior Street Reconstruction…

Duluth Man Facing 4 Burglary Charges Arrested On Suspicion of 5th

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police have made what they are calling a “significant” burglary arrest of a Duluth man already charged with four other burglaries from earlier this year. Kyle Carl, 25, was arrested Wednesday for one of three September burglaries at Duluth Cider brewery on West Superior Street in Lincoln Park. This comes as Duluth police continue investigating burglaries…

UMD Hosts Head of the Lakes Career and Internship Fair

For more than 20 years the Head of the Lakes Career and Internship Fair has helped thousands of students in the Twin Ports explore a variety of jobs. The bi–annual career event was once again held at UMD. More than 80 local and national employers were on campus to share information about their available jobs and internships. The career fair…

250 Nursing Leaders Gather in Duluth for Conference

Nurses say semi-annual conference is a great chance to meet new people and network

DULUTH, Minn. – Two-hundred-fifty nursing leaders from across Minnesota came together in Duluth for a conference to discuss important topics in their field. They’re talking about innovation, finance, and emergency response. Nurses tell us the semi-annual event is a great chance to meet new people and network. “You get to see different approaches to everyday problems that nurse leaders have…

Essentia Health Seeking Community Feedback on Vision Northland Project

Project will consolidate Essentia's Duluth medical campus with a new 12-story hospital tower

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health is asking for community input on their $800 million Vision Northland project. On Thursday, they held a community meeting about the new healthcare center. The project is expected to transform Duluth’s skyline with a new twelve-story hospital tower. Essentia caregivers tell us it will change the way medicine is practiced across the region. Displays gave…

With Frost Expected to Hit the Northland, Greenhouses Warn to Cover Plants

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Parts of the Northland could soon see scattered frost, so gardeners may want to cover their plants, or bring them into a garage or house. Tomatoes and peppers have to be brought inside before frost strikes, but some plants like cabbages can handle the cold. Larry Stute, the greenhouse manager at Engwall’s Florist in Hermantown, tells us…

Chisholm Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Hibbing Crash

Both Drivers Were Wearing Their Seatbelts

HIBBING, Minn. – A Chisholm man suffered life threatening injuries in a Thursday morning crash on Highway 169 in Hibbing. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Escape driving on E 31 Street was crossing Highway 169 when it was hit on the passenger side by a Ford Taurus travelling south on Highway 169. The 71-year-old male driving the…

19 Students Facing Riot Charges Following Massive Brawl at St. Cloud School

Three Staff Members Suffered Minor Injuries

ST. CLOUD, Minn.. (FOX 9) – After a massive fight at Tech High School in St. Cloud last week, 19 students have been charged. Most of the students are facing riot charges related to the brawl on Wednesday, September 25. One 16-year-old boy however is also facing charges for terroristic threats and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property….

Fourth Person Arrested in Illegal Wisconsin THC Vaping Business

The 19-Year-Old Woman is Being Held in Kenosha County Jail

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – Authorities have made a fourth arrest in connection with a black market THC vape manufacturing business in Wisconsin. A 19-year-old woman is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on possible charges of manufacturing or delivering marijuana. But officials haven’t said yet what role the woman may have had in the business. Forty-three-year-old Courtney Huffhines and…

Duluth Man Arrested in Connection to Duluth Cider Burglary

Anyone With Information is Asked to Call the Duluth Police Property Financial Crimes Unit

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say they have made a “significant arrest” in connection to a string of burglaries in the Lincoln Park Business District over the last month. According to the authorities, 25-year-old Duluth man was arrested on Wednesday for 3rd Degree Burglary in connection with the burglary at Duluth Cider. At the time of his arrest, the man…

Midday Update 10-3-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 3, 2019

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Salmonella, Hepatitis A Reported at Crow Wing County Jail

The Source of the Bacteria has not Been Determined

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating cases of salmonella and hepatitis A at the Crow Wing County Jail. The sheriff’s office says one inmate has tested positive for salmonella, a bacteria that causes gastrointestinal illness. Other inmates and staff have also reported intestinal illnesses. The source of the bacteria has not been determined. One inmate…

DSSO Kicks Off New Season of Concerts Saturday at the DECC

Season Open for the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra is Saturday, October 5

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re in the mood for a night at the Symphony Orchestra, you’re in luck! The Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dirk Meyer is thrilled to present their 2019-2020 concert lineup. The new season won’t have a theme as in previous years. Instead, the DSSO will be focusing on the experiences of simply going to…

Indulgent Spaghetti Carbonara with Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

Cooking Connection: Spaghetti Carbonara

DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Cooking Connection, we’re catching up with Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar located in Duluth’s Canal Park. Senior Sous Chef Chad Bloomquist demonstrates how to prepare the restaurants indulgent Spaghetti Carbonara. Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is located at 405 Lake Avenue South in Duluth, Minnesota. Click here to see the full menu,…

Diabetes Activist Enters NE Minnesota Congressional Race

Nystrom is Running to Bring Down the Cost of Health Care and Prescription Drugs

BAXTER, Minn. (AP) – Diabetes activist Quinn Nystrom is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge GOP Rep. Pete Stauber in northeastern Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Nystrom said Thursday that she’s running to bring down the costs of health care and prescription drugs. She says Stauber has failed to follow through on his promise to help struggling Minnesotans afford their health…

Morning Update 10-3-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 3, 2019

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update, weather

GOP Congressional Candidate Wants Constitutional Convention

Tiffany is Running for Congress is Wisconsin's 7th District

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Republican Wisconsin state lawmaker who is running for Congress wants to call a convention of the states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution, including imposing term limits on federal offices. State Sen. Tom Tiffany is co-sponsoring the resolution in the state Legislature to call the constitutional convention. Fifteen other states have already passed…

Duluth International Airport Working with Public in Noise Study

Crews go out to test sound in neighborhoods in November.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth International Airport is looking at how noise from its operations affects nearby communities by asking the public directly. Officials worked with nearby residents to identify where the most noise can be heard so they can go out in November and test the noise levels in those areas. Airport leadership will take what they find to try…

Bayfield Apple Festival Getting Prepared

Bayfield and apples are basically synonymous in the Northland and they are as important to the farmers as they are to Bayfield itself.

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Farmers and the city of Bay field are getting ready for this weekend’s Apple Festival that attracts roughly 60,000 people to town. Everything kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday with the popular parade through town. Bayfield and apples are basically synonymous in the Northland and they are as important to the farmers as they are to…

Duluth Officer Use of Force Case Could Go to Supreme Court

City Attorney Gunnar Johnson petitioning the Adam Huot case to the Minnesota Supreme Court

DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth’s top attorney is not backing down in his fight to keep a police officer from getting his job back. The saga continues, as the City wishes to take the case to the final nail: the Minnesota State Supreme Court. In 2017 officer Adam Huot was shown on body cam video dragging a man by…

Going Back in Time of Film Photography

Kids are learning to take pictures with something other than their smartphones

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids twelve and older who probably have only taken photos with devices like smartphones can now learn about other ways to take pictures, with both film cameras and digital ones in a youth photography club in Duluth. The kids are exploring the art of film photography, use the elements of photography and how to take better shots, learning…

Showing Memories Through Photos

LSC students traveled overseas this past summer, and now are showing off their memories with classmates

DULUTH, Minn.- Some students who traveled overseas this past summer are now sharing their pictures with fellow classmates at LSC. Students from Lake Superior College spent time in the Dominican Republic with nurses, doctors, and nutritional experts to help D.R.’s residents’ health issues. Others went to France and Italy to experience something different than northeast Minnesota. One student who went…

Congressman Pete Stauber Joins in on a Roundtable Discussion on Healthcare

DULUTH, Minn – Congressman Pete Stauber sat down for a roundtable discussion with health care leaders. The meeting was held to discuss accessibility and affordability of healthcare in rural communities. The group talked about implementing broadband to make tele–medicine available for those in rural areas. The topic of mental health was also brought up. Studies have shown farmers take their…

Lake Superior College Helps Students Achieve Success

DULUTH, Minn. – Students at Lake Superior College made the most of their day off from regular classes by attending the school’s student success day. It is a day set aside each semester to help promote academic success. LSC’s Student Success Day not only helps students achieve academic success, but also gives them an opportunity to find success in life….

University of Minnesota President Tours UMD

President Joan Gabel visited the Community Sciences and Disorders Department

DULUTH, Minn. – The new University of Minnesota president is touring the UMD campus and meeting with students and staff about opportunities in Duluth. President Joan Gabel visited the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department on Wednesday. She tells us the tour helps her learn about the programs in Duluth and how they fit with needs across the state. “I’m also…

Community Grabs ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at UWS

Officers get to know Superior residents over a cup of joe

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior police officers met with the community over a cup of coffee at UWS. It was all part of the “Coffee with a Cop” program. Officers interacted with people of all ages and even taught them how they can join the Superior Police Department. One officer told us the event is all about getting to know the…

Twin Ports Officials Discuss Possibility of Local Bomb Response Team

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A bomb scare outside Superior Fire Department headquarters is raising some questions about why there’s not a local bomb response team in the Twin Ports. It’s a topic brought up again after a Wisconsin bomb squad came from hours away in response to the potential threat in Superior. Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander and Mayor Jim Paine…

Duluth Police Officer Case Could go to Supreme Court

Huot has not Asked to Return to his Position

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has decided to petition the Supreme Court to review the case of the former Duluth police officer who was fired for dragging a handcuffed man through a downtown skywalk in 2017. Last month, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed an arbitrator’s 2018 decision to reinstate Huot stating it did not violate public policy….

OSHA Opens Investigation in Response to Fatal Water Emergency

OSHA Has Six Months to Complete an Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – An investigation has been opened by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration in response to Monday’s fatal water emergency on Lake Superior. 68-year-old Donald Sarter of Sturgeon Bay died on Monday after the boat he was working on capsized at the end of Park Point. Two other people also in the boat Sarter,…

Power Restored at Miller Hill Mall

There is no Word on What Caused the Outage

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power says crews have restored power to Miller Hill Mall. In a series of recent tweets, Minnesota Power said crews were working to restore power to the mall and expected to have it back on by 4:00 p.m. Power has been restored to the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. — Minnesota Power (@mnpower) October 2, 2019…

Feds: Minnesota Paid for Care for Dead Medicaid Recipients

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A federal audit estimates that Minnesota made $3.7 million in unallowed payments to managed care organizations from 2014 to 2016 for dead people who had been enrolled in Medicaid. The inspector general at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in a report Wednesday that the unallowed payments happened because the state didn’t…

Midday Update 10-2-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Local Author Releases New Book, “Urban Legends from Space”

Author Bob King will be Doing a Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Saturday, October 19 from 12 - 3 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth author Bob King is the creator of Wonders of the Night Sky and Night Sky with the Naked Eye. His latest publication is Urban Legends from Space: The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified. From chem trails to black holes and supernovas, misinformation about space travels faster than the speed of light. In the book, King explains…

Hayward Business a Total Loss After Tuesday Fire

HAYWARD, Wis. – A business in Hayward was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. According to officials, multiple fire departments responded to the blaze at Hidden Bay Graphics on Highway B. The business employs 17 people and had just moved to the Highway B location in January. Hidden Bay Graphics co-owner Becky…

UMD Student Toxicology Report: Alcohol, Marijuana and Ritalin ‘Significant Conditions’

DULUTH, Minn. – Toxicology results for UMD student Jacob Lavoie were released by Anoka County officials on Tuesday. The results indicate the cause of death as drowning and alcohol, marijuana and Ritalin as “significant conditions.” Lavoie’s body was pulled from the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park on September 9. The UMD student was last seen leaving Grandma’s Sports Garden around…

Wisconsin Lawmakers to Vote on Suicide Prevention Funding

Funding had Been Approved as Part of the State Budget

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A suicide prevention hotline could receive a boost in funding from the Legislature’s budget committee under a vote scheduled to take place after a bitter partisan fight. The Republican-controlled budget panel was expected to approve the $110,000 annual grant on Wednesday. The vote was scheduled a week after a Republican-led suicide prevention task force recommended releasing…

Bernie Sanders has Heart Procedure, Cancels Campaign Events

Sanders Experienced Chest Discomfort on Tuesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is canceling events and appearances “until further notice.” The campaign says the 78-year-old Sanders experienced chest discomfort during an event Tuesday and sought medical evaluation. The campaign says two stents were “successfully inserted” and that Sanders “is…

All Natural, Eco-Friendly Grooming Service Opens in Superior

All Natural Canines is Located at 1308 Tower Avenue in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dogs, cats, rabbits, and even birds. It sounds like a handful, but for one business owner in Superior, it’s her clientele. Some could say there are new doggies in one window along Tower Avenue in Superior. “Dogs are my main passion,” said Amy Mundt, owner of All Natural Canines Pet Grooming in Superior. The longtime resident of…