DULUTH, Minn.- It’s no surprise this time of year potholes are a big issue in Duluth. Not only is it a headache to ride through them. It may even hurt your wallet. Big repairs are sometimes needed for damage caused when drivers hit potholes. Potholes happen when water seeps into the roads. When the water freezes the road expands, leaving…
“You’d have to have an army of pump trucks to empty this right now. Our biggest fear now would be if it gets cold now, freezes, and turns out to be a whole ice skating rink,” said Joel Johnson, owner of Lakehead Boat Basin and the Farifield Inn and Suites on Park Point. South Minnesota Avenue on Park Point is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Harlem Globetrotter stopped by Lakewood Elementary this week to spread a message against bullying. The Globetrotters travel the world promoting a message to end violence and bullying among children all while showing off trick shots. “One thing about the Globetrotters is it’s beyond basketball we are ambassadors of good will and I get a chance to…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The snow is finally melting with the above freezing temperatures and rain which is causing a heightened flood threat. We spoke to city employees in Superior about how they’re keeping the waters down. Crews were working overtime clearing the more than 3000 storm drains in the city. To prevent flooding citizens can also help out. “Residents can…
CLOQUET, Minn.- You may have celebrated Pi Day today recognizing the Greek mathematical symbol for the number 3.14, but Cloquet Memorial Hospital celebrated P-I-E Day with an old fashioned bake–off. Employees and residents of a nearby nursing home submitted their best recipes for the inaugural competition. Those sampling the 10 different pies could vote for their favorite. The winner taking…
DULUTH, Minn. – Spring cleaning is underway at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center ahead of tourism season. Today about 20 volunteers spent the afternoon wiping down artifacts and polishing up the museum. Maritime officials tell us more than 500,000 visitors check out the museum every year. They’re thankful for the help from volunteers. “It’s just nice that people choose…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Heights Community Club closed its doors this week. The nearly 50-year-old building has deteriorated over the years. Now it is no longer safe for people to operate. City Officials told Fox 21 the roof is leaking, causing the ceiling to collapse and electrical systems to be impacted. The roof would need to be rebuilt in order…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department says they have identified a suspect in the assault and robbery incident that happened early Wednesday morning. Authorities are seeking an arrest warrant from the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Officers responded to reports of a robbery at a residence on the 600 Block of Atlantic Avenue at approximately 5:15 a.m. Wednesday. When…
DULUTH, Minn. – One person was injured Thursday morning after being stabbed in downtown Duluth. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Sheraton Hotel at 12:40 a.m. on the report of a domestic incident. When officers arrived at the hotel they found one victim suffering from a stab wound in the arm. The victim was taken…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Dr. Molly Smith is no longer serving in her position at the University. UWS Chancellor Renee Wachter informed faculty and staff in an email earlier that Dr. Smith will remain on campus over the coming months to assist in finishing some outstanding projects. In the meantime,…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota has confirmed the elimination of approximately 40 positions at the company’s Virginia office. Director of Public Relations Jim McManus issued the following statement Thursday: “As our industry continues to face new challenges and opportunities, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is on a journey to transform health…
MADISON, Wis. – Butterball LLC is voluntarily recalling more than 78,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products as Wisconsin health officials investigate four salmonella cases in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday the four patients have the same strain of salmonella and are linked to the Butterball ground turkey products being recalled. Health officials say a…
WASHINGTON – In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution to halt Trump’s emergency order. Trump has promised to veto it, and it is unlikely that Congress will have the votes to override him. Yet the vote represents…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is holding a press conference Thursday afternoon to update the public on street maintenance. They will cover topics such as snow melting and other water related matters. City officials will provide an update on where they are at in their operations, provide information on their work moving forward and be available for questions….
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are making homemade dipping sauces to compliment your fish diet for lent. Famous Dave’s was founded in the Northland, in Hayward, WI back in 1994. With 180 different locations, the Duluth Famous Dave’s joined us this week and shared these delicious recipes. LOCATION: 355 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802 HOURS:…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Harlem Globetrotters are set to dribble into Amsoil Arena in Duluth March 28. Globetrotter Dragon Taylor stopped by FOX 21 Local News Thursday morning during a media tour to promote the upcoming “Fan Powered World Tour.” Taylor was a bit of a late bloomer as a basketball player, as he excelled at football and didn’t take…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The United States Coast Guard announced they plan to start ice breaking efforts in Lake Superior beginning next week. The Coast Guard plans to navigate CGC Alder and CGC Mackinaw on March 20 to prepare for the upcoming shipping season. The two ice breakers will be followed by Canadian CGS Samuel Risley to begin operations first in…
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Ice-jam flooding along the Fond du Lac River in eastern Wisconsin has prompted the evacuation of some residents as water swamps local roads and the basements of homes. Firefighters from the city of Fond du Lac are going door to door to check on people along the river. At least 10 have been evacuated. A…
AUSTIN, Texas – Former congressman Beto O’Rourke is running for president. The 46-year-old officially announced his 2020 Democratic primary bid Thursday with an online post. After months of teasing a bid, he’s finally, formally hoping to turn buzz from a close loss in Texas’ 2018 Senate race into a White House try. O’Rourke nearly upset Sen. Ted Cruz. Since then,…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A multi-vehicle crash sent three people to the hospital on Wednesday according to Virginia EMS and fire/rescue crews. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 53 and 12th Avenue. Three individuals were transported by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Authorities say the crash involved a commercial delivery truck and three passenger vehicles….
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SEARLES, Minn. — A Minnesota man accused of removing his ailing wife from a care center, taking her home and holding what he described as a “death party” before she died has been charged with murder. Fifty-eight-year-old Duane Johnson had been charged with criminal neglect in the January death of his wife, Debra Lynn Johnson, at their home in Searles….
BILLINGS, Mont. – U.S. wildlife officials want to strip gray wolves of their remaining federal protections and declare the species recovered following a decades-long restoration effort. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal released Thursday would put wolves under state authority and allow hunting in more areas. The Associated Press reported last week that the proposal was coming. Critics argue…
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police have arrested the man wanted for killing the mother of his child, wounding a second woman and for abducting the toddler. But, there is no sign of the 2-year-old girl. Dariaz Higgins was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on Milwaukee’s northwest side. A second person was arrested for harboring a fugitive. The girl, Noelani Robinson, is…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the upcoming rain and warm temperatures coming our way, the need for supplies to remain safe and keep the water out of our houses will be key. However, in the past, hardware stores have noticed that people don’t do there best of preparing for a flood or disaster, they tend to wait until it actually happens to…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Wednesday morning, a fire destroyed a business in Moose Lake. Authorities responded to a warning from a customer just before noon today at the ‘Moose Lake Hotel’ on Arrowhead Lane. The Moose Lake community is in shock after a long-time local business up in flames. Fire and smoke out of the Moose Lake Motel Wednesday morning. Fire…
DULUTH, Minn. – The road across the lift bridge is starting to collect standing water as the snow melts in Park Point. At some points water is completely covering the pavement. “All the flooding has been seen in the road so far, we haven’t had any inside the house yet, and hopefully we won’t. We’ve kind of rearranged the things…
DULUTH, Minn.- The potential for flooding has homeowners thinking about flood insurance. Pat Shelton, an agent at Farmers Insurance in Duluth said people are worrying about heavy snow and the potential for flooded basements. Shelton added that you don’t have to be in a flood zone, to get protection. “It can be a good idea, it’s piece of mind,” he…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes clearing flooded roads isn’t as simple as removing the water or unclogging a nearby storm drain or culvert. A harsh winter can cause water backup in another way. Duluth Public Works crews arrived to deal with about 10 inches water on 88th Avenue West. They found the drain didn’t take much unplugging, the big issue was the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – There are many stages in the process of dealing with flood damage and now local restoration companies are gearing up to be ready Flood damage can weaken elements within a home. Dry wall is one of the most common trouble spots. When assessing damage companies like Paul Davis Restoration uses thermos– imaging technology to detect the specific…
DULUTH, Minn. – The luck of the Irish is in the air with St. Patrick’s Day weekend quickly approaching. Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub and restaurant in downtown Duluth is always a hot spot for St. Patrick’s celebrations. They’ve got a specialty menu filled with Irish traditional favorites like shepherd’s pie and fish and chips The owner of Dubh Linn’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – the deadline to remove ice houses from Minnesota lakes is quickly approaching. The Department of Natural Resources tells us structures must be removed by March 18th for most of Northern Minnesota Anglers could face a fine and risk having fish houses confiscated if they are removed. In the meantime officials are urging safety first especially while out…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to reports of a robbery at a residence on the 600 Block of Atlantic Avenue at approximately 5:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. When officers arrived on the scene they found two victims had been assaulted. The victims were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and were later released….
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota filed a post-trial motion in district court today requesting the judge to grant a new trial in the Shannon Miller lawsuit. University of Minnesota Senior Associate General Counsel Timothy J. Pramas released a statement today writing: “In regard to the Shannon Miller lawsuit, the University of Minnesota filed a motion today asking the…
MARSHFIELD, Wisc. (FOX 9) – A 56-year-old Marshfield, Wisconsin man was arrested after allegedly throwing a bag containing eight newborn puppies in the trash. On February 28, officers were dispatched to the sound of kittens coming from a garbage can on the 800 block of East 4th Street, according to the Marshfield Police Department. Once on the scene, police found the…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the U.S. is issuing an emergency order grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the wake of a crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people. Many nations in the world had already barred the Boeing 737 Max 8 from its airspace, but until now, the Federal Aviation Administration…
DULUTH, Minn. – Social media users are reporting outages on both Facebook and Instagram Wednesday morning. According to the website downdetector.com over 4,000 people have reported problems with Facebook and Instagram since 11:00 a.m. There is no word yet on what has caused the outages or when then social media platforms will be back up and running. News sites in…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to more than 3 1/2 additional years in prison. That’s on top of the roughly four-year sentence he received in a separate case in Virginia last week. The sentence followed a scathing assessment by the judge and a prosecutor of Manafort’s crimes. Categories: News, News –…
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police are searching for a man accused of fatally shooting a woman and abducting their young daughter. Thirty-four-year-old Dariaz Higgins of Milwaukee was charged Tuesday with first-degree intentional homicide. Police say Higgins is considered armed and dangerous. Higgins is accused of killing 24-year-old Sierra Robinson and wounding another woman on Milwaukee’s northwest side on Monday. Police say…
FINLAND, Minn. – Folks in Finland, Minnesota are inviting St. Urho enthusiasts to join in on the 44th Annual St. Urho’s Celebration March 15 – 17. This year’s theme is “Catching Hoppers: St. Urho Builds a Thingamajiggy!” St. Urho is a fictional Finnish saint who is said to have chased away the grasshoppers to save the grape crop. St. Urho’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a Wednesday morning news release, St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin determined the conduct of Officer Dale Marcus was justified in necessitating the use of deadly force against Taylor Joseph Turek on January 13. According to reports of the incident, officers responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic assault involving an individual possibly with…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s legislative auditor says he can’t substantiate allegations that money defrauded from a state child care program found its way to terror organizations overseas. Lawmakers asked for the report following TV reports last year alleging that fraud in the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program ran as high as $100 million annually. The KMSP-TV reports, partly citing…
DULUTH, Minn. – As spring inches closer to the Northland, the demand for supplies at animal organizations in the Northland is rising. Local shelters and animal advocates will soon be dealing with “kitten season” which means the need for blankets, food and other supplies is in top demand. At Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, they’re thankful to have a…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s legislative auditor is about to release a report on fraud in a state child care program that was undertaken after allegations that some of the money may have found its way to terror organizations overseas. Lawmakers asked for the report following TV reports last year alleging that fraud in the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program…
(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS – Heavy snow has caused some structural damage at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Authorities say part of the roof of the cattle barn gave way Tuesday night. No one was hurt. The 99-year-old brick barn is used for storage during the winter months. The extent of the damage to items stored there is not yet known….
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DULUTH, Minn.- A part of Minnesota-Duluth’s campus turned into an extreme skiing event for a professional skier who took home Gold in the 2012 X-Games. X-Game Gold Medalist Tom Wallisch used the campus of UMD for some extreme skiing, being filmed for his YouTube page. Just Tuesday, Wallisch posted pictures from the photo shoot to his nearly 300,000 fans on…
