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Duluth Coffee Company Weathers the Construction

The first intersection that was part of Phase II of Superior Street construction opened today at 1st Avenue East.

August 8, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first intersection that was part of Phase II of Superior Street construction opened today at 1st Avenue East. The Duluth Coffee Company has been weathering the construction and even opened another location in Hoops Brewing to keep revenues up. Though sales have not been nearly as low as they projected during the construction they are happy…

Busy Weekend Ahead For Duluth Waterfront

The Blues Festival and Festival of Sail will keep Duluth busy this weekend

August 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth waterfront is going to be packed with Northlanders this weekend as the Blues Festival and Festival of Sail are both being held, with the crossover of the events happening Sunday. And with that, Blues Fest organizers will be opening the gates early on Sunday, so those in attendance can get the spot they want, and also…

New Hope for Families Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Hundreds of young people in St. Louis county are in need of foster care each year and New Hope for Families helps support families who are generously giving their time to fostering.

August 8, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – New Hope for Families foster care support organization held a ribbon cutting on Thursday at the old St. Anthony’s Community Center in East Hillside. Hundreds of young people in St. Louis county are in need of foster care each year and New Hope for Families helps support families who are generously giving their time to fostering. New…

Tips on Stress-Free Ways To Track Down Ancestors

Northlanders received tools on time saving ways to look for ancestors

August 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Often times, people don’t even know where to begin when it comes to searching for ancestors or looking up who they may be related too. But Thursday, some help was provided to those looking for answers during a genealogy workshop at the Depot. Participants learned what to search for when looking for ancestors, including how to sort through…

Future Of Clean And Safe Team In Property Owners Hands

City Council wants property owners to continue paying a combined total of $400,000 annually, with another $220,000 coming from the city

August 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- In the coming weeks, the future of the Duluth’s Clean and Safe Team which works to beautify the downtown area will be decided by the City Council. Right now the council is looking at asking property owners in that area to continue paying a combined total of $400,000 annually, with another $220,000 coming from the city. They are…

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits UW-Superior

Baldwin got to check out a unique research hub that is protecting Lake Superior from invasive species

August 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin was in Superior today checking out how a unique research hub is working to protect Lake Superior from invasive species. Senator Baldwin told us that she has a strong bipartisan agreement just introduced in place to re-authorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative beginning in 2021 raising the funding from $300 million to…

Minnesota Signs $33.9M Deal to Replace Balky MNLARS System

The Signed a $33.9 Million Contract to Replace the System

August 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz says the state has signed a $33.9 million contract with an outside vendor to replace its troubled Minnesota Licensing and Registration System, known as MNLARS. The contract goes to Fast Enterprises. The governor’s office said Thursday that Fast Enterprises has successfully implemented its software for vehicle title and registration…

Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer Resigns

August 8, 2019

Site Staff,

CLOQUET – The City of Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer has officially resigned from his position effective today. City Administrator Aaron Reeves says the process of filling the position will be discussed by the Council, but he does not expect a new chief will be hired until September and after the completion of the Police Study. “The process of filling…

DOC Releases Inmates’ Protected Health Information

The Data has Since Been Destroyed

August 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin prison officials say they illegally released information that could reveal whether inmates are in substance abuse treatment. The Department of Corrections said Thursday that officials responding to an open records request released records on June 24 that contained 1,041 inmates’ personal identification numbers and locations. No names were released but DOC officials say someone could…

FedEx to end Ground Delivery Business with Amazon

The Announcement was Made Wednesday

August 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) NEW YORK (AP) – FedEx says it will no longer make ground deliveries for Amazon as the online shopping giant builds its own fleet and becomes more of a threat to delivery companies. The announcement Wednesday comes two months after FedEx terminated its air delivery contract with Amazon. FedEx said dumping Amazon is part of…

Minnesota Breakfast Hash is Popping

COOKING CONNECTION: Bridgeman's Breakfast, Minnesota Hash

August 8, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Cooking Connection Bridgeman’s stirs up a Minnesota version of the classic breakfast hash. Adding in the wild rice has the chef and Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot popping with dance moves and all. You can ask for this breakfast anytime at their restaurant and you can also learn how to make it for yourself at…

Conservation Corps Minnesota an Iowa Improves Superior Hiking Trail

Adults and young people spent the day working on a part of the trail that often gets wet and muddy.

August 8, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Part of the Superior Hiking Trail got a face lift on Wednesday thanks to the Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa and ALLETE. Adults and young people spent the day working on a part of the trail that often gets wet and muddy. Hikers then go around that mud causing the trail to widen and harm the natural…

Minnesota Declares Outbreak of Hepatitis A

The Virus can Cause Severe Liver Damage

August 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota health officials say there’s an outbreak in cases of hepatitis A, a virus that can cause severe liver damage. Twenty-three cases have been identified with 13 patients requiring hospitalization for the virus, which is spread by unsanitary conditions. The state Department of Health is advocating for broader vaccination efforts in high-risk areas, such as jails and…

Owner Expects Beijing Restaurant To Reopen Before End Of Year After Fire

August 7, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The popular Beijing Restaurant in Duluth that was shut down by fire is expected to reopen by the end of the year. The owner Cindy Lee told FOX 21 Wednesday that she’s hoping to serve her loyal customers in possibly two months at the earliest. Crews are working on the inside of the building on London Road….

Carter Hotel Officially Replaced With Casino Parking Lot

August 7, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s condemned Carter Hotel is officially a parking lot — at least for now. The lot is behind the Fond-du-Luth Casino in Downtown Duluth along 2nd Avenue East. It includes 16 new parking spots and improved lighting. The Fond du Lac Band owns the property and could turn it into an expansion of the casino or even…

Guns and Hoses Play Ball for Good Cause

12th annual Guns and Hoses Charity Softball game raises money for Northern Lights Foundation.

August 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The bases were loaded, the crowd was pumped, and the players knew all eyes were on them to play a good game, for a great cause. Every year Duluth Firefighters and Police Officers battle it out on the diamond in the 12th Annual Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game, to raise money for the Northern Lights Foundation, which…

Apartment Building Proposed For Lincoln Park Craft Dist.

August 7, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new apartment building is in the works for Duluth’s growing Lincoln Park Craft District. The plans call for a 75-unit four-story complex on the corner of the 2100 block of West Superior Street. The location used to be home to Robert’s Furniture, which is two blocks from OMC Smokehouse and a handful of other new establishments….

See a Movie, Save a Lion at Marcus Duluth Cinemas

Theater partners with Lake Superior Zoo to raise money to conserve lion.

August 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo partnered with Marcus Duluth Cinemas in capitalizing on the success of a new Disney movie for conservation efforts. $1 from any ticket purchased went towards the Lion Recovery Fund to help Lion conservation efforts. Since the first Lion King was released 25 years ago, half of Africa’s Lions have been lost and only 20,000…

Paul Davis Grand Opening in Superior

August 7, 2019

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new business focused on helping people in crisis is now officially open in Superior. Paul Davis restoration of the Northland is located on North Tower Avenue. Officials from the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Chamber helped celebrate the grand opening. “We serve people in their time of need when they have a water…

A Celebration of Lighthouses

The lighthouses of Superior and Duluth were celebrated Wednesday

August 7, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday, the lighthouses of both Duluth and Superior were celebrated during Twin Ports Lighthouse Days. Kids got to make their own lighthouses from cups, stamp their lighthouse passport, create and color an activity book, and even check out some lighthouse films. Officials say although GPS’ are in most boats, having the lighthouse there in case of emergency is…

Gun Violence Rally Held In Duluth

Duluth City Hall was packed with those honoring the lives lost in the past week, as well as pushing for action to prevent future gun violence.

August 7, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a series of recent deadly shootings across the country, the topic of gun violence getting a lot of attention. That’s why people filled the steps of City Hall in Duluth Wednesday. Duluth City Hall was packed with those honoring the lives lost in the past week, as well as pushing for action to prevent future gun violence….

Psychiatrists: Mass Shootings Have Psychological Impact on Children of All Ages

August 7, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Northland psychiatrists are speaking out about the recent string of mass shootings and its effect on children. They say that parents should be pro-active in their approach and not avoid talking about, and even though those conversations can be tough, they are necessary. “Open it up to a dialogue and see where they are at,” said Margaret Saracino, a…

Update: Man Cooking in Walmart lot Sets van on Fire, Killing Girl

Hipolito is Charged With Second Degree Murder

August 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9) FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) – Authorities in Minnesota say a 70-year-old man camping in a Walmart parking lot put a hot cook stove in his van, causing it to catch fire and spread to another van, burning two young sisters and killing one of them. Prosecutors on Wednesday charged Roberto Lino Hipolito of Long Beach, California, with second-degree…

DNR Declines to Reconsider dam Permits for PolyMet Mine

August 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has denied requests to reconsider the tailings dam permits that it issued for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The DNR said Wednesday that opponents did not raise any new issues that materially affect its 2008 decision granting the permits. The Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa and environmental groups…

Pet Sitter Caught on Video Slamming Puppy to the Ground

Luckily the Puppy did not Suffer any Broken Bones or Bruises

August 7, 2019

Site Staff,

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (FOX 9) – A woman pet sitting a puppy in Victorville was caught forcefully throwing the pet to the ground inside its owner’s home. The incident happened Sunday afternoon while the owners were away, according to The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation. The nonprofit shared the video and said the pet sitter worked for the Rover mobile app….

Walgreens to Shut 200 US Stores as Part of Cost-Cutting Plan

The Company Announced Plans to Close 200 Stores in the UK in May

August 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs. The company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday the closings are part of its previously announced plan to trim costs by $1.5 billion in a few years. In May, the company announced plans to close 200 stores in…

Two Arrested After Duluth Drug Bust

August 7, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say two people were arrested after investigators seized methamphetamine during a search warrant on July 24. Investigators with the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force conducted the search warrant on the 200 Block of East 2nd Street around 12:20 p.m. July 24. During the search officers seized methamphetamine, a digital scale, drug packaging,…

One Arrested in Duluth After Fleeing Police

Officers Observed Walbridge Discard What Appeared to be a Handgun

August 7, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force say a 35-year-old male has been arrested on multiple charges and a felony domestic assault warrant. According to authorities, investigators conducted an Attempt to Pick Up for Erik Mark Walbridge, 35, on July 30 around 2:15 p.m. in the vicinity of 27th Avenue West and Michigan Street when Walbridge…

DNR Investigating Western Wisconsin Frac Sand Mine Spill

August 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

(photo: twitter) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating a spill at a Jackson County frac sand mine. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the spill occurred Saturday at the 670-acre Wisconsin Proppants Hixton mine in the town of Curran northwest of Black River Falls. Town Chairman Dwight Swenson says he saw signs of a spill…

Bloomington man Charged With Fatally Stabbing Wife

Prosecutors are Seeking $1 Million Bail

August 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – A Bloomington man is charged with fatally stabbing his wife. Fifty-six-year-old John Lawler is facing a second-degree murder charge and is expected in court Wednesday. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says prosecutors are seeking bail of $1 million. A criminal complaint says Lawler and his 47-year-old wife, Darla King, returned their townhome about 6 p.m. Sunday…

Closs Family Home Torn Down

The Home was Demolished on Tuesday

August 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

BARRON, Wis. (AP) – The house where Jayme Closs was kidnapped and her parents were fatally shot has been torn down in northwestern Wisconsin. The bank that owns the house near Barron had it demolished Tuesday after consulting with relatives about the property. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald tells the Star Tribune his department released the crime scene back to…

New Apartment Complex Opens In Superior

P&R Properties opened their third site in three years as 320 North is the newest housing building to open their doors

August 6, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- P&R Properties cut the ribbon on their third apartment complex in Superior today, and during that ceremony we could see what those in the Northland will get if they move into 320 North Apartments. The 89-unit apartment complex is located on F Street right near Lake Superior. The price falls into the luxury category, with renting starting at…

Busy Weekend Ahead For City of Duluth

The waterfront will be busy with Blues Fest and Festival of Sail happening this weekend

August 6, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth will be extremely busy come the weekend as the Blues Festival and Festival of Sail invade the waterfront. And with the Festival of Sail coming, it means the Vista Fleet will be running tours beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sunday until 10 p.m. on Tuesday which means more work for the Vista Fleet. But those with the Fleet…

National Night Out Around The Northland

Thousands gathered around the Twin Ports for a night of celebration and collaboration with law enforcement

August 6, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands around the Northland gathered for a night of celebration and enjoying the community with those who protect them on a daily basis. It was a party in the Northland as community members and law enforcement got to celebrate National Night Out. August 6th, is nationally known for the annual event that promotes police-community partnership. The Village of…

Two Theaters, One Stone: Historic Auditoriums Brought Back to Life in West Duluth

NORTHLAND UNCOVERED: The West Theater was an art deco movie palace when it was originally built in 1937.

August 6, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s not your average movie theater, it has a lot of history! The West Theater is one of two historic theaters making a comeback in the Northland. “I said I would only be interested if I could turn it back into a theater,” Bob Boone said. This was the promise Boone made to the last owner of his…

Port of Duluth Kiwanis Honored at Duluth Library

Kiwanis leaders were presented with a plaque for 40 years of dedication to the library's program.

August 6, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Port of Duluth Kiwanis was honored for their 40 years of dedication to the popular Kaleidoscope program at the Duluth library. Kiwanis leaders were presented with a plaque shortly before kids were treated to a performance by the Teddy Bear Band for the final Kaleidoscope program of the summer. “This is such a special program we…

Girls Soaring to New Heights at Air and Space Camp

High school girls from around the Midwest are getting an in depth look into the vast expanses of aeronautics.

August 6, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week the University of Wisconsin-Superior is hosting an air and space camp for girls. High school girls from around the Midwest are getting an in depth look into the vast expanses of aeronautics. The hands-on experience includes learning how to build and launch rockets, flying planes in flight simulators, and even checking out fighter planes at…

Cleveland-Cliffs Celebrates $100 Million North Shore Mining Expansion Project

Expansion to is expected to attract jobs for the industry.

August 6, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SILVER BAY, Minn – A $100 million expansion project for North Shore Mining is officially complete. This major investment is intended to help support Cleveland Cliffs goal to create large scale production of what is called low silica DR–grade iron ore pellets. The company is optimistic about the new opportunities this expansion can bring. Cleveland– Cliffs celebrated the completion of…

Duluth Home a ‘Total Loss’ After Early Morning Fire

The Fire Remains Under Investigation

August 6, 2019

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A three story home in Duluth was deemed a total loss after an early morning fire on Tuesday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire at 7795 Briar Like Drive West just before 3:00 a.m. Authorities say no occupants were in the house at the time…

Battle Continues Over Polymet Mine

August 6, 2019

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has issued a stay for the PolyMet wastewater permit. The ruling involves a pollution discharge elimination system at the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine near Babbitt. Several environment groups pushed for the stay. The main issue is how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency handled written comments for the permits. Critics say federal…

Update: Victim Identified in Fatal Lakeview Township ATV Accident

August 6, 2019

Site Staff,

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – The victim of the fatal Carlton County ATV accident earlier this week has been identified. Authorities say 36-year-old Elie Yang, of Brooklyn Center, was the victim who passed away from his injuries sustained in an ATV accident that happened around 12:06 p.m. on Sunday on South Finn Road. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says Yang was…

Perkins & Marie Callender’s Files for Bankruptcy, Again

This is the Second Filing in Eight Years for the Company

August 6, 2019

Site Staff,

MEMPHIS, TN – Perkins & Marie Callender’s Holding LLC announced on Monday that they have filed for bankruptcy and plan to sell most of its Perkins assets and some of its Foxtail bakery assets. The Chapter 11 filing is the second in eight years for the Memphis-based company. In a recent press release, the Company said, “As part of the…

Girls Burned When van Catches Fire Outside Minnesota Walmart

Authorities say the Fire is not Suspicious

August 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) – Two young sisters were burned, one critically, when a van caught fire in a Walmart parking lot in a northern Minneapolis suburb. Authorities say the girls were alone in the van Tuesday morning for 45 minutes to an hour as their mother shopped in the store in Fridley. A van next to the girls’ van caught…

Midday Update 08-06-19

Local News and Weather Making Headline Tuesday, August 6, 2019

August 6, 2019

Arman Rahman,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 06, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Johnson Controls Sets Aside $140m To Clean Up PFAS

The Company Will set Money Aside to Clean-up Pollution From PFAS in Marinette

August 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Johnson Controls International is devoting $140 million to address pollutants from firefighting foam in northeastern Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the company’s third-quarter earnings report indicates it will set the money aside to clean-up pollution from PFAS in Marinette, where its Tyco Fire Products unit is based. PFAS are man-made chemicals found in products such…

Explore Art in the Artists’ Studio at CHARAC Art Crawl This Weekend

Cable Hayward Area Arts Council holds 8th Annual Art Crawl through six Northwest Wisconsin towns.

August 6, 2019

Arman Rahman,

HAYWARD, Wis.- This weekend the public is invited to take the Studio Art tour through six towns in Northwest Wisconsin during the 8th annual CHARAC (Cable Hayward Area Arts Council) Art Crawl. The Crawl goes through Barnes, Drummond, Cable, Hayward, Springbrook, and Stone Lake. CHARAC President Carol Morness stopped by the FOX21 Studio to chat about the art crawl, and…

Woman Arrested in Fatal Stabbing in Little Canada

Authorities do not Believe There is a Threat to the Public

August 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

LITTLE CANADA, Minn. (AP) – Authorities have made an arrest in a fatal stabbing in Little Canada. Ramsey County sheriff’s officials say a 30-year-old woman, found covered in blood at her residence, was arrested early Monday. A woman about the same age was found dead outside the home about 10 p.m. Sunday. Authorities believe the suspect and victim knew each…

Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison Dead at 88

Morrison was the First Black Woman to Receive the Nobel Literature Prize

August 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Guillermo Arias, File) NEW YORK (AP) – Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison has died. Publisher Alfred A. Knopf says Morrison died Monday night at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. She was 88. She was the first black woman to receive the Nobel literature prize, awarded in 1993. The Swedish academy hailed her use of language and her “visionary…

Morning Update 08-06-19

Local News and Weather Making Headline Tuesday, August 6, 2019

August 6, 2019

Arman Rahman,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 06, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Walz Says He’ll Seek Hearings This Fall on gun Restrictions

A Rally has Been Planned by Groups Against gun Violence for Wednesday at the Capitol

August 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll seek hearings on gun measures this fall after the latest mass shootings in Ohio and Texas. Democratic leaders and gun safety advocates in Minnesota have for years pursued universal background checks and “red flag” laws, which let police take guns from people thought to be a threat to themselves and…