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Superior Public Library to Host Two Genealogy Experts

The Fourth Annual Foolin' Around with your Family Tree is Happening Friday, April 5, 2019

April 2, 2019

Brett Scott,

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…

US Health Officials Alarmed by Paralyzing Illness in Kids

April 2, 2019

The Associated Press,

(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…

Voters Weighing Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks

April 2, 2019

The Associated Press,

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…

More Details Promised in Deaths of Four at North Dakota Company

Police say the Killer is not Among the Dead

April 2, 2019

The Associated Press,

(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…

Morning Update 4-2-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April 2, 2019

Brett Scott,

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

Knowing Your Neighbors: De-Cluttering Your Life

Live Simply with Kim helps Northlanders tidy up.

April 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

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 Fire Chief Placed on Paid Admin. Leave After DWI Arrest

April 1, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

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…

Gooseberry Falls Flowing and Roaring

The popular tourist attraction is causing quite the ruckus on the North Shore

April 1, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

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…

Rustic Inn Update

Two months following a kitchen fire, the owner gave us an estimated date for re-opening

April 1, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

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,…

Vikre Distillery Remodeling in June

Owners plan to remodel cocktail room, add event spaces.

April 1, 2019

Arman Rahman,

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…

City Holds Last Meeting Before Superior Street Reconstruction Begins

Project leaders met with business leaders and residents at Greysolon Ballroom.

April 1, 2019

Arman Rahman,

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…

CASDA and UWS Helps Sexual Assault Survivors Cope Through Art

About every ten seconds a person is sexually assaulted in America.

April 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

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,…

Vietnamese Restaurant Headed for Duluth

Pho–holic is expected to open by mid-May.

April 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

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…

Update: Four Killed in North Dakota Office Building

April 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

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 Fire Chief Placed on Paid Administrative Leave After DWI-Related Arrest

Dennis Edwards was placed on leave March 31, 2019.

April 1, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

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…

Governor Signs Snow day Relief Bill for Minnesota Schools

The Districts Will be off the Hook for This Year Only

April 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

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,…

UW Regents to Vote on new Salary Range for System President

The new Range Would Take Effect July 1

April 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

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…

Former Minnesota Principal Convicted of Theft, Stalking

April 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

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…

Lifetime to Premiere Jayme Closs Documentary Special This Month

April 1, 2019

Site Staff,

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…

GOP Asks Court to let Lame-Duck Appointees Return to Work

Evers Re-Hired all but 15 of the Appointees Thursday

April 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

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…

Midday Update 4-1-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Police: ‘Several’ Bodies Found at Suburban Bismarck Business

There is no Word on how Many Bodies Were Found

April 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

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…

Veterans Encouraged to Apply for Upcoming BWCA Trip

The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is Hosting a Veterans to the BWCA in July

April 1, 2019

Brett Scott,

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 East Daredevils to Host Pasta Fundraising Dinner

The Pasta Dinner Fundraiser is Happening Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April 1, 2019

Brett Scott,

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…

Morning Update 4-1-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, April 1, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Lake Superior College Application fee Waived for Month of April

LSC Offers Over 90 Programs to Students

April 1, 2019

Site Staff,

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…

Jury Selection Begins in Former Minneapolis Officer’s Trial

Noor is Charged With Murder and Manslaughter

April 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

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…

Scammers Posing as Honor Flight Volunteers

The Organization Says They Do Not Solicit Donations Over The Phone

March 31, 2019

Nikki Davidson,

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,…

K-9 Kilo Says Goodbye

For the past 8 years, Kilo has been a part of the St. Louis County Sheriff's Department

March 31, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

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…

Theresa O’Halloran-Johnson Running for Duluth City Council

Johnson announcing she's running for the 3rd District.

March 31, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth resident and activist Theresa O’Halloran-Johnson announced she’s running for Duluth City Council, in the third district. A resident of more than 10 years, Johnson said she knows the neighborhood and its issues, and will try to be as accessible as she can be to residents. “I wanted to make sure that we had a strong voice for…

Residents Rid Central Hillside of Needles and Trash

Natives Against Heroin and other groups pickup trash.

March 31, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As the snow melts, it’s revealing some of the effects of the opioid crisis we don’t always see during the winter. Discarded needles. So residents decided to do something about it. The group is called Natives Against Heroin, and a couple dozen people came out to help clean up trash and needles. They don’t want to see anyone…

Fans Celebrate Frozen Four Bound UMD Men’s Hockey

Fans all over the Twin Ports celebrated the win just after 8 o'clock on Sunday night.

March 31, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the third year in a row the UMD Bulldogs men’s hockey is headed to the Frozen Four NCAA hockey tournament. Fans all over the Twin Ports celebrated the win just after 8 o’clock on Sunday night. For one lifelong fan, at The Reef in Duluth, it’s so much more than just a hockey game. “Duluth as…

Community Members Raise Their Voice with Unique Production of “12 Angry Men”

Renegade Theater Company presents a staged reading of 12 Angry Men by 12 Impassioned Women.

March 31, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Happening one night only- twist on a classic. It’s 12 Angry Men performed by 12 Impassioned Women. The staged reading is for Zeitgeist’s Year of the Womxn. It’s a part of a nationwide movement that started on Broadway and spread throughout the United States with a goal of raising 12 thousand voices. The performance encourages people to join in democracy…

Twin Ports Community Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender community members and allies celebrated in the Minnesota Power Plaza.

March 31, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday marks a decade of visibility and celebration for the members of the transgender community, including those in the Twin Ports. March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. “Originally the only trans holiday was transgender day of remembrance which is a day of mourning,” Transplus group member Quinn Briski said. “The purpose of Trans Day of Visibility is one…

Body Discovered in Cloquet Identified

Cloquet Police Department identified body reported missing in February.

March 31, 2019

Arman Rahman,

CLOQUET, Minn.- On Sunday the Cloquet Police Department received confirmation that a body discovered in Cloquet was that of Dakotah Jayde Abramowski. Abramowski, 21, was reported missing on February 18, 2019 by a family member. On March 29, 2019 officers responded to a call in the 700 block of Poplar Avenue of someone lying on the ground in a yard….

STEM Discovery Day at UMD

University Hosts Weird and Wonderful World of STEM

March 30, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, High School kids explored the Weird and Wonderful World of STEM at UMD. The University hosted STEM Discovery Day where kids could learn about hissing cockroaches, owl pellets, and DNA extraction. The event aimed to get them interested in science careers. “Maybe in their home life they may not have resources or parents who may not…

Duluth’s First Mobile Market in Chester Bowl

Four food trucks gather in Chester Bowl.

March 30, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Those admiring the nature at Chester Bowl could also pick up some locally made goodies at the first ever Duluth Mobile Market. “It really means a lot to individuals and businesses to have people come out and support, and bring out the best of Duluth,” said Sara Clifton, co-owner of Makers Mercantile. Visitors could shop food from local food…

Hillside Toasty’s Location Closes

Employees moved to downtown location.

March 30, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As of Monday the Toasty’s Sandwich Shop on East Ninth Street closed because of structural problems in the building. In one area, the foundation is even caving in. The owner of Toasty’s said the closure was a blessing in disguise for their downtown location. “The employees all came down to our location downtown here, so we’ve been looking forward…

Maple Syrup Making at Bagley Nature Center

The community came out to celebrate native culture while the sap boiled down to make syrup over a fire.

March 30, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) at UMD hosted a maple syrup making event at Bagley Nature Center. The community came out to celebrate native culture while the sap boiled down to make syrup over a fire. “We just wanted a cultural event that we can get the community involved and show them some older…

Fish and Game Show Reels in Outdoorsmen

Lots of camouflage was on hand at the event hosted by the fish and game league of Douglas County.

March 30, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual fish and game show is happening this weekend at Wessman Arena in Superior. Lots of camouflage was on hand at the event hosted by the fish and game league of Douglas County. Every year it draws thousands of people and dozens of vendors who have a love for being outdoors. One vendor tells us he…

Hundreds Ruck for Veterans in Nearly Naked Ruck March

March held as fundraiser for Veterans with PTSD.

March 30, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday hundreds got out their walking shoes, pulled on their rucks, and took off their pants for the 23rd Veteran 4th Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March. Community members, active duty military and veterans rucked 10 laps around Enger Tower in nothing but hats, gloves, boots, and long underwear to support veterans. “It’s cold, and motivating. But we try…

Local Artist Uses Art to Share Stories of Those Experiencing Homelessness

The projection event is called "So Much More: From Me to You."

March 30, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend projected images can be seen under the I–35 overpass across from Pier B resort in Duluth. The projection event, organized by a local artist, is a way to share the stories of people experiencing homelessness in the Duluth area. Passerby’s may be distracted by the floating heads projected under I–35. “The hope in presenting it in…

Man’s Dead Body Found in Residential Cloquet Area

The body was discovered Friday afternoon.

March 30, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

CLOQUET, Minn.- A body was discovered in a wooded residential area of Cloquet. Friday afternoon police responded to the 700–block of Poplar Avenue in Cloquet where they discovered the dead body of man on his back in the snow. The man has not yet been identified. This wooded area, near the intersection of Poplar and Allen Street, is believed to be…

Experts Say Minnesota Strategy on School Gun Attacks Wrong

March 30, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s focus on school lockdown drills and security infrastructure is inadequate in preventing school shootings and keeping students safe, according to two St. Paul researchers. Hamline University criminology professor Jillian Peterson has been working with Metropolitan State University criminal justice professor James Densley to collect data about individuals who committed mass acts of gun violence…

Endorsement Controversy Involving Superior Mayor Jim Paine, Council Candidates

March 29, 2019

Dan Hanger, Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — There are growing concerns among some Superior city leaders — inside and outside the council chambers — involving Mayor Jim Paine’s decision to publicly endorse three council candidates in a political ad that’s running on both television and social media before Tuesday’s election. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, one of those endorsed candidates is an incumbent…

Nearly Naked Ruck March To Raise Funds For Struggling Veterans

Everyday 22 Veterans Take Their Lives, 23 Veteran Reconditioning Program Can Help

March 29, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Everyday 22 veterans take their lives, struggling from PTSD, trauma, depression and having trouble adjusting and finding their purpose back in civilian life. The 23 Veteran started here in Duluth 4 years ago by Mike Waldron. The non-profit 23 Veteran is a reconditioning program designed to help veterans struggling, live happier and healthier lives. You can help…

Duluth Man Honors Vietnam Veterans at Memorial

March 29 is National Vietnam Veteran's Day.

March 29, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- March 29 is National Vietnam Veterans Day- a way to thank our nation’s Vietnam veterans for their service. But one Duluth man was sad to see the lack of events honoring service–members. Dave Boe is a 20 year veteran with the army and national guard. Realizing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Lakewalk was blocked off because of construction, he decided…

Body Found in Cloquet

Man's body discovered on the 700-block of Poplar Avenue

March 29, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

CLOQUET, Minn. – A man’s body was discovered in a backyard on the 700-block of Poplar Avenue in Cloquet. According to Cloquet Police they responded to a call at about 2 p.m. reporting someone lying on the ground in a yard. Upon arrival, officers found what appeared to be the body of a man on his back in the snow…

Bluegrass Festival Continues Into Weekend

The Raddisson in Duluth is hosting the event full of great toe-taping jams

March 29, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- A weekend long cabin fever reliever event from Minnesota bluegrass continued today with stage shows at the Radisson in Duluth. Dances, workshops, theme jams, and open mic sessions are all happening while impromptu jam sessions break out constantly. Different groups of bluegrass players gather in circles and play until their heart’s content. Matt Johnson, an event manager, said…

Bailey Builds Opens New Vacation Rental and Marketplace

West Duluth has triple threat open doors on Friday

March 29, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- ‘Bailey Builds’ in West Duluth is now a triple threat functioning as a wood shop studio, storefront, and vacation rental. The old Texaco Gas Station is now know as ‘Bailey Builds and Friends’. Although it may be a unique place to come to in Duluth, they stressed how important shopping local is. Anna Bailey, co-owner of ‘Bailey Builds…