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DLH Airport and Local Emergency Agencies Undergo Water Landing Training

June 26, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – They don’t happen very often, but emergencies airplane landings are possible almost anywhere. The Duluth International Airport and other emergency responders conducted a training exercise at Rice’s Point to practice effectively handling different emergency landing scenarios. Every three years the Federal Aviation Administration requires airports practice a hypothetical emergency response. Duluth Airport’s focus this year is to…

Graffiti Makes Its Way To Hermantown Roadway

The words "yikes" and "warning" are spray painted on Hermantown Road

June 26, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A unique way to let drivers know about potential hazards has popped up over in Hermantown. White graffiti can now be seen along a certain roadway to make potholes easier to spot. The words warning and yikes are sprayed with white paint across Hermantown Road. City leaders know about this, they are just happy the wording is…

Fourth of July Preparations In Full Swing

A week away from the 4th of July and firework warehouses are extremely busy

June 26, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- With the Fourth of July just around the corner, firework businesses are ramping up. KG Fireworks Warehouse on the South Range has had customers coming in asking for some of their top sellers from sparklers, to mortar kits, and despite all the excitement that comes with fireworks, officials say being safe is always their top priority. “We…

WWII Plane Visits The Northland

Vampire Jet made a stop in Superior Wednesday

June 26, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A one of a kind plane that was used in World World II landed at the Bong Airport in Superior Wednesday. The seventy year old plane has a rich history including flying 40,000 feet before any other fighter plane crossed the Atlantic. The plane will make Duluth home for the next month, as it will be on display…

Minnesota man Charged in Iowa in Child sex Trafficking Case

If Convicted Nordwall Faces up to Life in Prison

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say a 50-year-old registered sex offender in Minnesota faces federal charges after being accused of traveling to Iowa to have sex with minors. Federal prosecutors for Iowa say Terrance Nordwall has been charged with attempted sex trafficking of children, attempted enticement of minors and traveling for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct….

Key Senator is a ‘yes’ Vote on Budget

Final Votes on the Budget are Scheduled for Wednesday

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin senator who holds the key vote on the state budget says he will vote for the spending plan, clearing the way for passage. The Senate is scheduled to take the final votes on the budget Wednesday. Approval would send the budget on to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Republicans hold a 19-14 advantage in the…

New Ulm Diocese Reaches $34M Settlement With Abuse Victims

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) – The Diocese of New Ulm in Minnesota has reached a $34 million settlement in its bankruptcy case with 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others. Attorney Jeff Anderson, who represents many of the survivors, says it includes contribution of $8 million from the diocese and its parishes with the rest…

Agency Removes Mold From Soon-to-Open Migrant Detention Site

The Facility Will House 1,300 Migrant Children

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

HOUSTON (AP) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it’s clearing mold from a South Texas facility that will soon house up to 1,300 migrant children. HHS said in a statement Wednesday that it was working quickly to open the facility at Carrizo Springs, Texas, at the site of a former “man camp” for oilfield workers. In…

Federal Agency Hears Testimony on Fate of Gray Wolves

Supporters of the Protections say Removal is Premature

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – Federal officials are weighing testimony from the only public hearing in the country on the government’s latest attempt to take gray wolves off the endangered and threatened species list. The proposal would return management of the predators to the states, potentially subjecting them to hunting and trapping. In most states it’s illegal to kill a wolf…

Midday Update 6-26-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 26, 2019

June 26, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 26, 2019.. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

16th Annual Free Range Film Festival Happening Friday, Saturday in Wrenshall

The Free Range Film Festival will Feature 18 Films from Around the World

June 26, 2019

Brett Scott,

WRENSHALL, Minn. – Film festival programmer Annie Dugan is thrilled to be organizing and hosting the 16th annual Free Range Film Festival. The event is taking place Friday, June 28 – Saturday, June 29 with varied hours. The annual event brings in hundreds of film enthusiasts interested in watching and enjoying independent cinema in a barn setting. The iconic 103-year-old…

Suspect Sought in Fatal UTV hit-and-run Crash

Officials are Searching for the Driver

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) – Authorities are looking for the driver of a car that struck and killed a man operating a utility vehicle in northern Minnesota. The 27-year-old man was struck in Becker County Monday night in Maple Grove Township and was found unresponsive. He was taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota where he died on Tuesday….

Athletes With Disabilities Change Endurance Sports For The Better

Inclusion in Marathons for Special Needs Kids and Duo Young Racers

June 26, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s marathon may be over for 2019 but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to hit the pavement running! In this week’s Great Outdoors Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot introduces us to a duo team from Wisconsin who’s story is a little bit different from the rest. When it comes to race day some of the runners are…

Animal Answers: As Temperatures Rise, Police Warn of Hot Vehicle Dangers

Duluth Police Department Advises Calling 911 if an Animal is Showing Signs of Heat Exhaustion Inside a Vehicle

June 26, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Every year, PETA estimates nearly 100 animals will die due to negligence and heat exhaustion from being locked inside a hot vehicle. Officials say at just 70 degrees, a vehicle’s inside temperature can quickly reach well over 120 degrees. “It is deadly to leave your pet in a car in the summer time. It can happen faster…

Morning Update 6-26-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 26, 2019

June 26, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, morning update, News, weather

Judge Tosses ex-Minnesota Players’ Suit Against University

The University Said it Weclomed the Decision

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by nine former University of Minnesota football players who claimed their rights were violated after a woman alleged she was the victim of a gang rape in 2016. The Star Tribune reports that U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank found no merit to claims that the men were subjected to…

Boy Thrown From Mall Balcony Remains in Intensive Care

The boy has had More Than 15 Procedures

June 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The parents of a 5-year-old Minnesota boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America say their son remains in intensive care due to severe complications from the April attack. In an update on their GoFundMe page Tuesday, the parents of the victim, identified only as Landen, say he has had more than…

Only Donkey Rescue in Minnesota Going the Extra Mile

June 25, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

BARNUM, Minn. – Minnesota is home to many animal rescues. But one in Barnum is going the extra mile to exclusively to save the lives of donkeys. Save the Brays, the only donkey rescue in Minnesota, has been rescuing donkeys and mules for more than ten years to hopefully give them a new lease on life. Donkeys has always been…

Learning to Paddleboard at SUP Camp

North Shore SUP holds 4-day camp for kids to learn basics.

June 25, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Kids on Barkers Island in Superior took advantage of the warmer weather by getting in the water on Paddleboards. North Shore SUP held their annual SUP, or Stand-Up Paddleboarding camp. The four-day camp supplies 8-12 year-olds with all the equipment including PFDs, or Personal Floation Devices, and teaches them the basics like paddling and docking properly. According to…

Phase I of Improvements Done at Duluth’s Riverside Park

Ribbon cutting held with Parks and Rec and community members.

June 25, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Members of Duluth’s Riverside community came out to an unveiling of a newly renovated Riverside Park Tuesday. It’s the first phase of improvements to parks along the St. Louis River Corridor. Riverside is one of the 13 parks along the Corridor selected in the 2016 council-approved mini-master plan. The St. Louis River Corridor Initiative hopes to improve trails and…

Duluth Psychiatrist Offering Magnetic TMS Treatment for Depression & OCD

Dr. Eric Johnson says the treatment can help patients who have not responded to medications

June 25, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – An in-home clinic in Duluth is now offering a magnetic procedure called TMS for treatment-resistant depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. During treatment at Duluth TMS, patients sit in a chair and fasten a helmet-like device to their head. Then, 2,000 magnetic stimulations are given to their brain over a twenty minute span. According to Dr. Eric Johnson,…

Duluth Restaurant Hosts Anthony Bourdain Tribute Dinner

Four-course meal raised money for Human Development Center

June 25, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – June 25th was Anthony Bourdain’s birthday and cooks around the world are celebrating the celebrity chef who committed suicide in 2018. Restaurant 301 in Downtown Duluth offered a Bourdain tribute dinner. A four course meal was served featuring a wedge salad, bone marrow, oysters, and duck. Each dinner cost $40. $5 of that was donated to the…

Duluth Could Soon Allow Tiny Houses

City considering changing zoning rules to allow homes to be less than 20 feet wide, on lots less than 40 feet wide

June 25, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tiny homes may soon be coming to Duluth. City officials are now considering changing city codes to allow smaller houses to be built. Right now, Duluth houses have to be at least twenty feet wide and residential lots have to be at least forty feet wide, but those rules could soon change to allow tiny houses. Those…

Van Sickle Pulls Back Social Media Posts Mentioned in City Attorney’s Legal Notice

June 25, 2019

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior City Councilor Jenny Van Sickle of Dist. 2 has pulled back social media posts that City Attorney Frog Prell claims are libelous against him and could result in a civil suit. Sometime late Monday night after FOX 21 aired a story about Prell’s legal notice to Van Sickle with claims of defamation, her Twitter page was…

Duluth City Council Approves Resolution for DTA K-9 Officer

The K-9 Will be Trained This Fall

June 25, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A resolution was passed Monday night by the Duluth City Council to fund a K-9 that will monitor the Duluth Transit Authority over the next five years. The resolution will provide $13,000 for the K-9, which will be paid for through local donations. The K-9 will work with a Duluth Police Officer that works with the DTA….

Virginia’s Olcott Fountain Back In Business

After a six year hiatus, the fountain is back up and running

June 25, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Virginia’s Olcott Fountain is up and running again after a six year hiatus. In recent years, a million dollar donation came in for the project, in a park that has been a hub of activity in Virginia in years past. Park foundation members say this has been a long time coming and are thrilled the fountain is working…

Assisted Living Facility Robbed in Virginia

Virginia Police are investigating an armed robbery at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living center

June 25, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Virginia police are investigating an armed robbery at an assisted living facility. Employees say two men came into the building in the middle of the night and stole prescription narcotics. A 9-1-1 call alerted police that two younger men entered the Edgewood Vista Assisted Living center on 17th Street through the unlocked main entrance doors shortly after 3…

Driver in West Duluth Fatal Hit-and-Run Pleads Not Guilty

His Next Court Appearance Will be July 30

June 25, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 30-year-old Duluth man charged with criminal vehicular homicide in connection to a West Duluth fatal hit-and-run crash last month pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. Stanley Brown pleaded not guilty to all three charges which included criminal vehicular homicide, fifth degree possession of a controlled substance, and second degree test refusal. According to court…

Minnesota Court Orders Hearing on PolyMet Permit

June 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

HOYT LAKES, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered a hearing on alleged irregularities in how Minnesota regulators dealt with federal regulators over a water pollution permit for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota. The appeals court on Tuesday ordered a lower court to hold an evidentiary hearing as soon as practical. The court must…

Midday Update 6-25-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 25, 2019

June 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Legislative Auditor Will Investigate PolyMet Water Permit

Thr Auditor's Review Will Start Immediately

June 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s legislative auditor will investigate concerns over how state regulators handled an important water quality permit for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine. Rep. Rick Hansen, who chairs the Legislative Audit Commission and a House environment committee, says the auditor’s review will start immediately. An e-mail leaked last week indicates a top Minnesota Pollution Control Agency…

The DTA Celebrates Another Milestone in Long History of Transporting People Around Duluth

The DTA has been Duluth's public transit system since 1883

June 25, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn. – With almost two thousand stops, 75 fixed–route buses and some of the highest ridership in the country, the Duluth Transit Authority has served as an example for transportation systems all over the nation. “In 1883 they had mule–drawn street cars because they needed transportation that was affordable to get people around the community and up the hill,”…

Duluth to Welcome Japanese Delegates Friday

Duluth Sister Cities International is Celebrating 30 Years of Sister City Exchanges in 2020

June 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will welcome a plane into the Duluth International Airport Friday, June 28, carrying 15 Japanese delegate for a weeklong visit to the Northland. The visitors are from Duluth’s sister city, Isumi-City. With representatives such as business owners, travel agents, and the Mayor, the delegation marks the first in a two-part celebration meant to…

Morning Update 6-25-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 25, 2019

June 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Knowing Your Neighbor: Fairchild Equipment

A new business has come to Duluth

June 25, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a company specializing in forklifts and other warehouse supplies, and Fairchild Equipment now has a location in Duluth. Fairchild Equipment provides warehouse equipment, forklift rental and forklift parts. Now with a new brick and mortar location here in Duluth, hard to find parts are easier to locate. “A big forklift like this, if it breaks down it’s…

Ellison Says He’ll Defend Minnesota’s Abortion Restrictions

A Lawsuit was Filed Last Month by Advocacy Groups

June 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he’ll defend state laws restricting abortion against a legal challenge despite his strong personal support for abortion rights. Ellison told a forum in Fergus Falls last week his job is to defend Minnesota’s laws regardless of his personal opinions. The Star Tribune reports his comments marked the Democratic attorney…

Virginia Police Investigating Edgewood Vista Armed Robbery

Authorities say This is an Active Investigation

June 25, 2019

Site Staff,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Virginia police are actively investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Virginia Edgewood Vista Assisted Living facility early Monday morning. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to the facility at approximately 3:39 a.m. on reports of a robbery. Police learned from employees of the facility that two younger men wearing masks, bandanas, dark clothing, and…

Supreme Court Hands Oversight of School Policy to Governor

The Court Ruled 4-2 Tuesday

June 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Supreme Court is reversing itself and allowing oversight of public school policy to shift from the state superintendent to the governor. A 2017 law dubbed the REINS Act requires state agencies to get permission from the governor and the state Department of Administration, which the governor controls, before drafting new policies and regulations. The…

Superior City Atty. Prell Puts Councilor Van Sickle On Legal Notice For Claims Of Defamation

Late Monday, Van Sickle changed her Twitter account from public to "protected."

June 24, 2019

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior City Attorney Frog Prell has put Councilor Jenny Van Sickle on legal notice for allegations of defamation and libel. (Click here for Prell’s defamation notice) This comes after Van Sickle called Prell lazy, incompetent and a manipulator on social media in response to Prell’s research report that concluded the council could pick a council president with…

Nutritional Education Class For Teens

Teens were taught proper cooking tips during a class Monday

June 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Better self preservation is on the mind of FoodWIse educators this week as teens are taught proper cooking tips during a unique class in Superior. During the event, students learn a variety of important skills including the important of hand and food washing. Students are also learning the basics of the program ‘MyPlate’ which gives kids a better…

UMD Women’s Basketball Team Hosts Camp

Some of the women's basketball team was on hand giving out pointers for high schoolers around the area

June 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens of camps are happening all summer at UMD on a variety of topics from science to athletics. Monday, some Northland girls got some extra help when it comes to their basketball skills from those who they look up too. During the event, girls participated in a variety of drills, and event got the chance to be coached…

Essentia Health Gives Families ‘Passport’ to Healthy Summer

'Passport to Adventure' event brings out community and law enforcement to celebrate health.

June 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Making summer fun, and healthy, was the goal at “Passport to Adventure” at Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Essentia Health brought together law enforcement, emergency services, and families to celebrate healthy eating and activities. Families could get tours of ambulances and firetrucks, ride mountain bikes, and eat a healthy dinner to get them excited about having a healthy…

Work on Wisconsin Point Restoration Begins

Project to consolidate parking and restore habitats to be completed late this summer.

June 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Officials with Superior Parks, Recreation and Forestry are asking the public to be patient during the restoration of Wisconsin Point this summer. It’s expected to be done by the end of July or beginning of August. It’s a project, officials said, that will benefit beach-goers, and the nature that calls the beach home. You’ll find crews working at…

Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds Need Maintenance Before Open

The fair is set to open July 16.

June 24, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The fair is getting ready to come back to the Twin Ports at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, but the list of preparations necessary to get the event up and running is a bit longer than usual. As of right now, the fair is slated to open July 16, but the fair director says there’s a lot to…

KEY Zone Kids Get a Lesson on How Run a Business

June 24, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A few kindergarten and first grade students from the Congdon Park Elementary Key Zone program got a lesson on how to run a business from staff at Vitta Pizza. The kids learned how to check the temperature of the wood oven and how to roll pizza dough. The owner even gave a lesson on what it takes…

The Weekend That Was of Grandma’s Marathon

A very successful Granada's weekend due to many things

June 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 43rd Annual Grandma’s Marathon has come and gone, and while the clean-up is still on-going, it’s time to take a final look back at just how everything went this year. Northlanders spend so long getting prepared and ready for the thousands of people that come to town for Grandma’s Marathon. And then it goes by just like…

Big Construction Projects Happening This Summer

June 24, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Three big construction projects are high on the agenda for the summer in Duluth. One is looking to finish work already started and the others are addressing much needed updates to the city. The reconstruction of the Lakewalk has been happening for quite some time. Now the city is ready to move on to the next phase…

City to Host First Street Traffic Study Public Open House

The Open House Will be Held on Thursday

June 24, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth plans to host a First Street traffic study public open house on Thursday at the City Hall to discuss the section of the street from Mesaba Avenue to 6th Avenue East. According to a recent press release, the City of Duluth will be conducting a two-way conversion study on First Street from Mesaba…

Evers Signs Bill Targeting Businesses Moving out of State

Evers Signed the Measure Monday

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bill that eliminates a tax benefit for companies that move out of Wisconsin. The measure he signed Monday targets tax deductions businesses claim when they move. Under current law, a business may deduct from its income or tax liability all expenses paid to move from one location to…

Norm Coleman Escapes Boat Crash ‘a Little Shaken’ but OK

The Accident Happened on Lake Ada Near Park Rapids Saturday

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

(Photo credit: Norm Coleman/Facebook) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he’s OK after a boat crash on a northern Minnesota lake. Coleman posted on his Facebook page that he was fishing on Lake Ada near Park Rapids on Saturday when another boat broadsided his. Coleman wrote that he leapt into the water right before the…