SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are turning the heat up on the grill to match the warmth of our Spring temperatures! Join Dee Morales from Bucktales Cantina as he shows us how to make the popular Mexican dish at home, Pollo Suizo! Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, Entertainment, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin Tags:…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is proud to host a special book launch event with local author Dr. Thomas Peacock Thursday, April 25 starting at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to public. It’s taking place in the amphitheater and commons on campus. Dr. Peacock will present and sign copies of his new…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 25, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
WASHINGTON-Joe Biden has formally entered the 2020 race for president. The vice president under President Barack Obama made the announcement in a video released Thursday morning. The move marks what will likely be the 76-year-old’s final opportunity to seek a job he has eyed for more than a generation. He struggled in two previous campaigns. One of the most recognizable…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland career fair at the DECC has been helping link community members to employment for a decade. The fair featured nearly 100 employers on Wedneday. Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center was at the fair and it gave them an opportunity to share the ongoing need for elder care. “Healthcare in general there is a shortage…
Duluth, Minn. – Essentia Health held a special annual flag raising ceremony in memory of those who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. The ceremony included prayer and reflection for those who have been touched by donations. The Donate Life flag was raised outside a building on the Essentia capus. One heart recipient attends the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Scary moments for drivers on the “Can of Worms” in Duluth Wednesday after a semi lost control and slammed into five vehicles. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Highway 53 at the intersection of the Northbound I-35 off-ramp. The Minnesota State Patrol said the semi’s brakes likely failed before the crash. The five vehicles hit…
DULUTH, Minn.- Works by young artists took over the Miller Hill Mall on Wednesday. Over 400 K-12 students from Duluth Public Schools had their artwork featured just outside of Barnes and Noble for all to admire. One of the young drawers said she worked hard to make her Mandala drawing as eye-catching as possible. “I want a lot of detail…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Carlton County Historical Society now officially has a new home. The lease for the 99-year-old Shaw Memorial Library Building on Cloquet Avenue was officially transferred to the Historical Society on Wednesday. What was once a place where Cloquet residents would browse books is now a place where they can browse through their county’s history. The deed to…
EVELETH, Minn. – The marijuana debate was discussed on the Iron Range. A community forum in Eveleth brought law enforcement, health professionals, and cannabis providers together to talk about how marijuana can impact mental health. Medical marijuana is legal in Minnesota. For many, the discussion has now turned to the benefits and risks about making recreational marijuana legal. “Is it…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Luke’s hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to kick off a 15-month construction project in downtown Duluth. St. Luke’s broke ground on this project that includes a new emergency department, cardiac cath labs, imagining suites, ambulance garage and helistop. This 37.5 million dollar project is being designed to decrease wait times, ensure privacy and provide a premier patient…
DULUTH, Minn.- With trash bags and grabbers in hand local business leaders and volunteers are hoping to keep the integrity of local neighborhoods. The desire to clean up the community has spread across Duluth. Going from east to west different groups are removing litter and graffiti. Inspired by a national viral clean up challenge, a Lincoln Park group recognized the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Income inequality is a big issue across the nation . Today, a few UMD students took it upon themselves to educate others on the importance of how this issue impacts everyone. The leaders of the event used data to give other students the ideal of how tax brackets matter and the effects of income inequality. Students passing…
DULUTH, Minn.-A multiple vehicle crash has been reported at the Can of Worms intersection in Duluth. There’s no word yet on how many victims are involved in the crash, but a traffic cam at the site does indicate at least two cars and a semi were involved at one of the ramps at the site. The exit ramp is closed. Traffic is…
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Chemical Safety Board released a letter Tuesday asking the EPA to review its current study on Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) and the “viability of utilizing inherently safer alkylation technologies in petroleum refineries.” CSB Interim Executive Kristen Kulinowski said, “In the last 4 years, the CSB has investigated two refinery incidents where an explosion elevated the threat…
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines. New York City health officials on Wednesday reported 61 new cases since late last week, pushing this year’s nationwide tally past the 667 cases reported…
DULUTH, Minn. – A civil trial began Tuesday over whether the condemned Kozy building and apartments in downtown Duluth should be torn down. Former Kozy owner Eric Ringsred is arguing in the lawsuit that the city of Duluth failed to preserve the historic structure. Ringsred lost ownership of the building to the city after failing to pay his taxes. The…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate have unveiled a tax bill they say will benefit all Minnesota taxpayers and provide tax cuts to half of them. The bill presented Wednesday contrasts with proposals from Gov. Tim Walz and the House Democratic majority that would raise gasoline and other taxes and preserve an expiring tax on…
(AP Photo/Scott Applewhite)DULUTH, Minn. – The E. coli outbreak in the U.S. has spread to ten states. Federal officials now say more than 150 people have been infected with the disease. The illness is linked to tainted ground beef eaten at home as well as restaurants. Twenty of the victims had to be hospitalized. No fatalities have been reported, according…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
(AP) – Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products. Walgreens said Tuesday that it will require customers to be at least 21 years old to purchase tobacco in any of its more than 9,500 stores…
(courtesy: odmp.org)PINE CITY, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a conservation officer on a Pine County lake last weekend. Officer Eugene Wynn and a Pine County sheriff’s deputy were responding to a call on Cross Lake near Pine City last Friday. Both were thrown from their boat minutes after leaving shore….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department says they are investigating a possible shooting that took place in the Lincoln Park neighborhood Tuesday evening. According to police, officers were dispatched to a local hospital just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday where a female patient said she had been shot leaving a residence in Lincoln Park. Officers were unable to determine if…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a case millions across the country will never forget. 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped on October 22, 1989 near his home in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Now there’s a new documentary in the works examining the story of Wetterling’s case, but the publics help is wanted in order to finish the project. Project leaders are launching a…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The family of a 5-year-old boy thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America earlier this month says he remains in intensive care but that the public’s “prayers are working.” A short statement Tuesday said the boy remains under sedation. The family, which has asked for privacy, says the child “has an important week ahead…
DULUTH, Minn. – With warmer days frequently popping up in the forecast many of us will be spending countless hours soaking up the sun and heading out for walks with our four legged friends. While this sounds much needed and well deserved, it’s important to remember it’s also time for ticks to wake up and latch on. “We’ve found them…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn.- The Saint Louis County Society celebrated a big birthday: 97 years. They’re a society that loves studying the past, but their Annual Meeting was also about looking ahead to what’s next. Society officials said in late Summer and early Fall, they’ll be introducing new exhibits. They also plan to donate 2,800 books to Minnesota libraries and schools, on…
DULUTH, Minn. — We’ve had our fair share of rainy days so far this Spring but the severe storm season hasn’t quite hit the Northland yet. In this weeks Great Outdoors we are taking you to a severe storm spotter class offered here in the Northland. Learning about the sky above, can help keep you and others safe when the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday’s sun and warmer temps brought many women to the lakewalk in Duluth, as part of the Women Hike Duluth program. Dozens of women lined the lakewalk, walking two miles from Beacon Pointe to Leif Erickson Park and back. Organizers said this all started when Duluth Mayor Emily Larson pushed for more park programs. Now, it’s a fun,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin – Superior brought veterans from all over the Northland to their annual expo Tuesday. Veterans, community members, and elected officials visited the university to show support for the service members. More than 60 vendors from local, state, and federal agencies attended the expo. The event is geared at bringing veterans closer to their community…
DULUTH, Minn. – Pier B is keeping an eye on their harbor. They are putting on an ice out challenge, asking people to guess when the ice will melt in their boat slip. More than 200 guesses were submitted before the contest closed. “I think people like to guess and participate in weather related events, especially in Duluth we have…
DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth is trying to avoid lost pets by hosting microchipping clinics with discounted rates. Tuesday, one was held in West Duluth and more are expected to pop up throughout St. Louis County. “I just think it’s such a nice peace of mind, it’s that extra step of insurance that you can have…
DULUTH, Minn. – A protest on the street in Downtown Duluth as people rallied against hate in the Twin Ports community. This after posters from a white nationalist group were posted in Duluth and Superior earlier this month. “United by Love” is the message protesters want to spread in Duluth. They demonstrated in response to recent fliers posted by the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new electric scooter sharing service could be on the way to Duluth thanks to a pair of junior business students at UMD. Latisha Forsberg and Jed Irvine, founders of Leaf, are planning to introduce 50 electric scooters in popular tourist areas such as Canal Park and Downtown Duluth. A city ordinance was recently passed to place…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth city council has had a first read on an ordinance to put stricter rules on massage businesses in Duluth with hopes of combating sex trafficking. The amended ordinance would now provide standard procedures across the board for massage therapists practicing in Duluth. Any massage practitioner will be required to have completed 500 hours of training,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth police department is investigating a shooting that happened on the five hundred block of Winnipeg Avenue, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Authorities tell us they responded to call around 12:30 Tuesday morning of shots fired from a vehicle toward a home. Police say there were residents inside the home at the time of the shooting,…
DULUTH, Minn. – College of St. Scholastica students are finishing out their last year strong by collaborating with the benedictine living community of Duluth to host the annual senior health fair. Derived from a senior project idea four years ago, students offer wellness checks such as blood pressure and strength tests to residents. Vendors were also available to provide information…
DULUTH, Minn.- The city of Duluth has launched a so-called “budget game” to let the Mayor Emily Larson know where you think your tax dollars should be spent the most. The game can be played online on the city’s website or in person at City Hall. You get $1,000 of fake money to allocate in whatever categories you find most important…
DULUTH, Minn.- Many Northlanders always seem ready to volunteer in times of need, and today twelve different volunteer groups in the region were honored by Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for all the work they do. Whether it’s taking the time out for tutoring and mentoring local kids, to supporting food banks and homeless shelters, or restoring parks and public lands,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A new federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that Wisconsin’s voter ID requirements for college students are unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Common Cause in Wisconsin and a 20-year-old Milwaukee School of Engineering student. It argues that Wisconsin’s student ID requirements are a pointless barrier to voting in the state. The 2011 law created a…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities in Douglas County are searching for a 40-year-old Superior man who was last seen walking from his residence in the town of Lakeside on Saturday, April 20. Anthony Puckett, Sr. was reported missing Monday evening at 8:45 p.m. Puckett is described as 6’1″ weighing 170 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair. He was last…
MADISON, Wis. – A 24-year-old suburban Milwaukee man says he screamed for about 5 or 10 minutes after realizing he won a $768 million Powerball jackpot – the third largest in U.S. lottery history. Manuel Franco, of West Allis, came forward at a news conference Tuesday in Madison, where Wisconsin’s lottery is headquartered. Franco said his heart started racing when…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. will make a civil penalty payment of $50,000 for air quality violations at its United Taconite facility stemming from January 2012 to June 2015. Cliffs spokesperson Patricia Persico said, “There were old alleged violations dating back more than five years which were largely administrative in nature and relate to past recordkeeping for dust collection equipment…
(FOX 9) – The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all Cirrus Model SF50 jets Thursday, citing issues with the aircraft sensors. According to an emergency directive issued by the FAA, Duluth-based Cirrus reported three incidents in which protection systems engaged when they weren’t supposed to. The directive states the issues involved the “stall warning and protection system (SWPS)” or “Electronic Stability & Protection…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Douglas County are hosting the sixth annual free Veterans Expo Tuesday, April 23, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room on the campus of UW-Superior. Remarks will be made by City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine, Douglas County Board Chair Mark Liebaert, and UW-Superior Chancellor Renée Wacher. Wisconsin…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth’s Parks Maintenance staff are preparing for another afternoon of the annual “raising of the roses” in the popular Duluth Rose Garden located at 13th Avenue East and London Road. Volunteers are invited to join in on this annual spring tradition today from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. City staff and representatives from the…
DETROIT (AP) – U.S. auto safety regulators have expanded an investigation into malfunctioning air bag controls to include 12.3 million vehicles because the bags may not inflate in a crash. As many as five deaths are blamed on the problem. The probe covers parts made by made by ZF-TRW that were installed in Toyota, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Fiat…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth News Tribune has shared first hand the history of Duluth almost as long as it’s been a city. “What you see is really the last 150 years of history as reported by the Duluth News Tribune,” Glensheen executive director Dan Hartman said. Duluth’s oldest source for news has seen it all. “People really did trust that…
