DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a shooting in the heart of the city’s downtown that left one man with a gunshot wound to the face, according to authorities. The call came in about 11:20 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting on West Superior Street between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue West. The crime scene tape…
DULUTH, Minn. – April 2nd is International Fact Checking Day. It was created to bring awareness to misinformation online. Journalism students at UMD tell us they always double-check facts and reach out to sources before they publish every issue of their student publication, the Bark. “Today when words like fake news are thrown around, you always want to make sure…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight city and county officials, law enforcement, prosecutors and advocates all came together to proclaim April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Duluth. PAVSA is leading the push to end sexual violence in Duluth. And tonight they kicked off a series of events they will hold this month to get the entire community involved. PAVSA says it takes partnerships…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight at UMD, students, community members, and faculty members focused on International Equal Pay Day. According to a UMD professor women are paid only 80 cents for every dollar paid to men. Amy Hietapelto, Dean of UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics stated that “for men, its important that you feel that your wife, your daughters, your…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wednesday, April 3rd is the Superior Day of Giving. For twenty-four hours, the UW-Superior foundation is accepting online donations, which will be matched by their board of directors. The foundation wants two hundred people to donate this year. In 2018, they raised more than $40,000 during the day of giving. The money raised is used for students…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a win for every Superior City Councilor up for reelection, including in three contested seats. Five Superior City Councilors have been elected to two year terms. Two of those councilors, Tylor Elm and Esther Dalbec, ran unopposed, but three incumbent councilors were reelected after facing challenges from others in the community. 2nd District Councilor Jenny Van…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The entire Freshman class from Denfeld stopped by UWS today, to get them thinking about their future, and to keep them busy while Denfeld Juniors take the ACTs. The freshmen visited the University for “Denfeld Days.” 200 students toured the campus and participated in recreation activities. University officials say they hope the day changes the minds of high…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Multiple seats are up for grabs in Superior and across Wisconsin on Election Day. Three different council seats are being contested in Superior, and Mayor Jim Paine is running unopposed. Attendants at the polling station at WITC, say they didn’t see huge lines of voters, but the people voting are driven by the local elections, and one particular statewide race….
DULUTH, Minn.- An Anti-Nepotism Policy has been unanimously approved by the St. Louis County Board. This comes after the board received backlash when longtime County Attorney Mark Rubin hired his son Tony as a prosecutor back in January. The board met about the introduction of a Nepotism Policy last month, after constituents complained the hiring was unfair or a conflict…
DULUTH, Minn.- When many think of art, they think of what’s hanging in museums, but for 20 years the New Scenic Cafe has thought of art in terms of food. You may have spotted the hole in the wall driving up the North shore. “We’ve become a water hole of sorts where people enjoy stopping here on their way up…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Local leaders gathered in Superior to issue a proclamation to honor sexual assault survivors. Multiple survivors shared their stories with everyone in attendance. A host of other speakers also supported the efforts to bring awareness. An official with CASDA says its important for people to understand the difficulties a sexual assault survivor faces. “I think it is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Volunteers were at a number of Superior businesses like the Red Mug Coffeehouse, to staff sexual assault awareness resources tables. The volunteers spent the day spreading information about sexual assault. The resource tables were provided as an outlet for survivors and for others hoping to learn more. One volunteer says its important to spread the awareness with…
DULUTH, Minn. – For 21st year in a row, the Homegrown Music Festival will once again highlight local talent from around the Northland Lasting for a total of eight days, nearly 200 musical acts will perform during the festival. About 40 venues will also take part by hosting different events each night including the Homegrown Poetry Showcase. Opening day is…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority is giving a small glimpse inside a refugee’s journey to help students understand the hardship they face. An interactive exhibit was held at the school to showcase those struggles. Students walked across a mat symbolizing a field with land mines traveled by some refugees. The exhibit also showed realistic materials given to…
Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday’s Wisconsin elections Superior Mayor Jim Paine – elected unopposed Superior District 2 Council Tom Wondolkowski – 190 Jenny Van Sickle (I) – 247 Superior District 4 Council Jack Sweeney (I) – 273 Laura Gapske – 222 Superior District 6 Council Tylor Elm (I) – 170 Write-in –…
HINCKLEY, Minn.-A 58-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at Grand Casino Hinckley Jan. 2. He is being identified as Donald Ross McElderry, Jr. Authorities say they responded to the scene at about 11 p.m. Jan. 2 where it was reported that a male party was bleeding from the ear after being pushed by another male party. The suspect was identified…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Democrats who control the Minnesota House have unveiled a transportation budget that expands on Gov. Tim Walz’s spending and taxing proposals, while a Republican-controlled Senate committee, in a largely symbolic move, has voted down his transportation tax increases. The House Democratic transportation budget unveiled Tuesday mostly mirror’s the Democratic governor’s proposals, including a 20 cent gas…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department will be conducting a Community Level 3 Notification meeting at the Hibbing Memorial Building to notify the public of the relocation of a Level 3 sex offender. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater located at 400 East 23rd Street. The offender, Aaron Gary…
MILWAUKEE – Steelworkers at Harley-Davidson have overwhelmingly rejected a new contract offer, while machinists have accepted a deal. United Steelworkers Local 2209 in the Milwaukee area and Local 460 in Tomahawk rejected the new deal Monday. WTMJ-AM reports the current contract between steelworkers and Harley took effect in 2012 and was set to expire Monday. But, the union will continue…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday morning the St Louis County Board passed a nepotism policy following a unanimous vote. The Board says the policy will “provide a workplace which promotes employment and advancement based on qualifications and merit. No employee or official shall be directly involved in any decision regarding hiring, promotion, supervision, salary adjustments or grievances made regarding an…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Public Library invites the public to their fourth annual Foolin’ Around with your Family Tree Genealogy Program Friday, April 5 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The event is happening on location, will feature presentations from noted genealogy experts and networking with other genealogists while guests enjoy exclusive access to the library’s many resources. This after-hours event…
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) NEW YORK (AP) – A recent wave of cases of a mysterious paralyzing illness among children has waned. But U.S. health officials are accelerating their efforts to find a cause and a treatment. In a medical journal article published Tuesday, some of the federal government’s top infectious disease scientists say the problem seems to be getting…
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin voters picking a new state Supreme Court justice say the partisan backgrounds and support of the candidates in the officially nonpartisan race are a major factor. Appeals court judges Brian Hagedorn and Lisa Neubauer are facing off in Tuesday’s election. Hagedorn was former Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s chief attorney and is backed by conservatives. Neubauer…
(Mike McCleary/The Bismarck Tribune via AP) MANDAN, N.D. – Police in North Dakota are planning to release more information in the deaths of four people whose bodies were found Monday at a property management company in Mandan. Authorities called a midday news conference to discuss the slaying of three men and one woman whose bodies were found at RJR Maintenance…
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DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth, and that means out with the old to make room for the new. The weather’s warming up, flowers are in bloom, and you want to start cleansing your home of dirt. There’s just one problem. Clutter. “How do you sweep and mop the floor if the kids’ toys are all over?”…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards was put on paid administrative leave Sunday after being arrested over the weekend on suspicion of third-degree driving while impaired. The arrest was confirmed through the St. Louis County Jail Monday evening. Phil Jents, one of the city’s public information officers, then confirmed to FOX 21 that the arrest was related to the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Gooseberry Falls has been a popular stop for tourists, and those in the area to visit, now that temperatures are starting to warm up, and the snow is melting. On their website, they say the traffic Monday thru Thursday is slow, but that wasn’t the case today. One visitor at the park said he and his wife…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- A popular cafe along the North Shore is preparing to re-open after a kitchen fire earlier this year. The Rustic Inn in Castle Danger just outside of Two Harbors has been closed since late January. Crews are working inside to get it up and running by Easter. While the building is shut down to customers right now,…
DULTUH, Minn.- A popular distillery in Canal Park will be getting a makeover this summer. In June Vikre Distillery will be moving their bar upstairs and adding event spaces throughout the building. They’ll also be changing the furniture in their cocktail room to make the vibe more comfortable. “Be able to just serve more people in a comfortable way,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth plans to close down Superior Street from Lake Avenue to Fourth Avenue West this summer for a four–block reconstruction project. The work starts next Monday, so city officials met with business leaders and residents to talk strategy, get feedback, and answer questions about the remodel. Their big message: it’ll be a rough construction period, but…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse in Superior is kicking off Sexual Awareness Month by Partnering with University of Wisconsin Superior on a project to give a voice to sexual assault survivors. About every ten seconds a person is sexually assaulted in America. Now, UWS and Casda are collaborating by helping survivors cope through art. With Paint,…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new Vietnamese restaurant is headed for Duluth. Pho–holic will now take over the old Domino’s Pizza on East Central Entrance. The owner tells us construction began several months ago… The restaurant will specialize in authentic Pho dishes. Customers will be able to dine in or carry out. The owner, who also owns Q Nails in Duluth…
MANDAN, N.D. – North Dakota authorities say four people were found dead inside a property management company in Mandan and police are looking for a suspect. Mandan police say they have not yet identified the deceased but the victims were three males and one female. Authorities are not saying how they were killed. The company, RJR Maintenance and Management, is…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth fire chief Dennis Edwards was put on paid administrative leave Sunday. The St. Louis county jail confirms Edwards was arrested on suspicion of 3rd degree driving while under the influence. The city confirms his leave is related to that incident. No formal charges have been filed by the St. Louis county attorney’s office. Fire chief Dennis Edwards…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill giving schools and students a break for all the days they missed due to this winter’s bitter cold and heavy snow. The bipartisan compromise, which was approved by both the House and Senate last Thursday, gives school districts more flexibility for making up all the days they canceled. Teachers,…
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System regents are getting ready to increase the salary range for the system president position. System officials are proposing setting the minimum salary at $489,334 and the maximum salary at $734,000. The current minimum salary is $399,000 and the maximum is $598,500. The new range would go into effect July 1. Regent policies call…
HASTINGS, Minn. – A former Minnesota middle school principal has pleaded guilty to charges of stalking, identity theft and burglary. KARE-TV reports the crimes 51-year-old Christopher Jerome Endicott is charged with occurred over five years and involved five separate incidents. Dakota County prosecutors on Monday announced Endicott’s pleas. A judge ordered a psychological evaluation for the former Lakeville Middle School…
LOS ANGELES, CA – According to recent reports, the Lifetime network has partnered with Elizabeth Smart to premiere a documentary special later this months titled, “Smart Justice: The Jayme Closs Case.” The 90-minute special is scheduled to premiere on the network Saturday, April 27 at 8:00 p.m. Lifetime says the documentary will feature Smart’s exclusive interviews with people close to…
MADISON, Wis. – Republican legislators want a state appeals court to force Democratic Gov. Tony Evers into letting 15 GOP appointees return to work. Republicans confirmed 82 appointees during a December lame-duck session. Evers rescinded the appointments March 22 after a Dane County judge ruled the session was illegal. But the 3rd District Court of Appeals stayed the ruling on…
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MANDAN, N.D. – Police in North Dakota say “several” bodies have been found inside a business in suburban Bismarck. Officers responded to a medical call at the business Monday morning and found several people dead inside. The Mandan Police Department did not say how many and did not immediately respond to a request for more details. Morton County referred a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Back for the second year in a row, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is proud to announce applications are now being accepted for the Veterans to the BWCA Trip in July. Seven lucky veterans will be chosen to take part in the six day excursion taking place July 9 – 14. Four days…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East Daredevil Robotics team members Linnea Frisk and Kylene Schubitzke recently stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about the group’s upcoming Pasta Dinner Fundraiser. The event includes a silent auction and bake sale, and is happening Tuesday, April 2 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Duluth East High School. The sixth annual dinner invites families to come out and…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College announced on Monday it will be waiving its application fees for prospective students for the entire month of April. The college says it is waiving the fee as part of an initiative to encourage students to explore their higher education options and learn more about the programs offered at LSC. LSC offers the third…
MINNEAPOLIS – Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Australian woman after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her home. Thirty-three-year-old Mohamed Noor is charged in the July 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. Noor is charged with murder and manslaughter. Potential jurors…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mn- Honor Flight Northland says scammers are now posing as the non-profit organization, attempting to steal donations meant for veterans. Honor Flight is a non-profit that sends a plane full of veterans to Washington D.C. to see the war memorials made for them. After hosting a successful fundraising event in the Grand Rapids area earlier this month,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Since 2011, K-9 Kilo has been a part of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department. Come tomorrow morning, Kilo will start his next chapter of his life. At the age of nine, Kilo who specializes in narcotics detection and searching for suspect. His handler, Sgt. Brandon Silgjord praises Kilo the most for his loyalty he has presented over…
