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Many in Florida Panhandle Still Without Power

12 Deaths Occured in Bay County

October 16, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) – Six days after Hurricane Michael ripped through the Florida Panhandle, nearly 137,000 customers remain without power in an 11-county region that stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Georgia border. Michael slammed into the region on Oct. 10 and in the immediate aftermath as many as 400,000 customers in the state were…

Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Found Among Kids in 22 States

At Least 62 Cases Have Been Confirmed

October 16, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern. At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22 states this year, and at least 65 additional illnesses in those states are being investigated, according to the Centers for…

Nopeming Sanatorium Paranormal Investigation

Medium Lady Ocalat & Twin Ports Paranormal Investigates The Old County Tuberculosis Sanatoria

October 16, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Min. — Fox 21’s Northland Uncovered October Special investigates The Old County Tuberculosis Sanatoria, Nopeming. Nopeming was built in 1912 to help house and care for individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis. The building went through many changes in structure, tenants, employees and management since. Nopeming has been privately owned by Orison Inc. which is a non-profit since 2009. Orison has…

Midday Update 10-16-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, October 16, 2018

October 16, 2018

Brett Scott,

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Duluth Mayor Announces Selection for Chief Administrative Officer

A Public Meet and Greet Will be Held Thursday

October 16, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former City of Minneapolis Director of Regulatory Services, Noah Schuchman, has been selected as Duluth’s next Chief Administrative Officer. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson made the announcement Tuesday morning following an extensive national hiring process. In his previous role Schuchman managed a department of nearly 200 staff with complicated budgets and several lines of city business. “I am…

Power Restored in West Duluth After Vehicle hit Power Pole

Nearly 1,800 MN Power Residents Lost Power

October 16, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Power has been restored to 1,800 residents in West Duluth after a vehicle collided with a power pole Tuesday morning. According to authorities the accident occurred at 34th Avenue West and Grand Avenue. The female driver appears to have suffered a medical event which caused her vehicle to strike a power pole and roll over. The driver…

Mega Millions Prize up to $654M, Fourth Largest in US History

The Cash Option is an Estimated $372 Million

October 16, 2018

The Associated Press,

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – After nearly three months without a winner, the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to an estimated $654 million jackpot. Unfortunately, even as the big prize for Tuesday night’s drawing increases to the fourth-largest in U.S. history, the odds of matching all six numbers and winning the game don’t improve. They’re stuck at a miserable…

Experience Sugarloaf Cove During Open House this Saturday

Sugarloaf Cove Along Highway 61 is Hosting Their First Ever Open House Saturday, October 20

October 16, 2018

Brett Scott,

SCHROEDER, Minn. – The friendly folks at Sugarloaf Cove invite you to spend your Saturday exploring the wilderness and rich history of their location. Visitors will have the chance to celebrate Minnesota’s North Shore and learn more about its unique geology, climate and more. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Sugarloaf North Shore Stewardship Association are hosting an…

Morning Update 10-16-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, October 16, 2018

October 16, 2018

Brett Scott,

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UMD Plans Expansion With New Dorms and Dining Facilities

The facilities will be paid for with internal funding and a loan from the University of Minnesota system and not state funding.

October 16, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has plans to build a new residence hall and dining facility. The school currently doesn’t have the space for all students who want to live on campus. Now they’re planning to build a $59 million dorm and dining facility to fill that void. The facilities will be paid for with internal…

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission To Decide Fate of Proposed Gas Plant

This week the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will hold a hearing in Duluth where commissioners are expected to decide if Minnesota power will get permission to move forward with building the plant.

October 16, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power announced plans to build a $700 million natural gas plant in Superior just last year. This week the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will hold a hearing in Duluth where commissioners are expected to decide if Minnesota power will get permission to move forward with building the plant. But, not everyone is on board. A…

Witness Reports Seeing Missing Wisconsin Girl in Florida

Her Parents Were Found Dead in Their Barron Home

October 16, 2018

The Associated Press,

BARRON, Wis. (AP) – Police say a girl resembling a missing, endangered Wisconsin teen has been spotted at a gas station in Florida. Authorities have been searching for 13-year-old Jayme Closs since early Monday when her parents were found dead in their home in Barron, in far western Wisconsin. Miami police say a witness reported seeing a girl fitting Jayme’s…

Shoreline Cleanup Continues Five Days After Storm

Damage estimate is expected sometime this week

October 15, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Five days after the latest storm hit the Lake Superior shoreline, crews continue to work to clean up the damage. Much of the Lakewalk remains closed as the city continues to assess the damage to the boardwalk and other infrastructure. This coming after much of the Lakewalk had yet to be repaired after a devastating storm last…

Photography by Kids in Treatment Facility Displayed at Great Lakes Aquarium

October 15, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – An underwater photography exhibit has taken over the art gallery at the Great Lakes Aquarium. The photos were taken by kids in the Northwest Passage mental health treatment programs. “Each one has a personal story about a kid that’s had some challenges or had some strife in their life the they’re there for a reason and they…

Touchstone Awards Celebrate Non-Profits

Two organizations and an individual were presented with 2018 awards

October 15, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Touchstone Awards have been recognizing outstanding work by area non-profit organizations for the last twenty-four years. This year, the Duluth Superior Community Foundation honored Community Action Duluth for their Jumpstart transportation program, WDSE-TV for their program “Native Report” and Mark Boben for his work in the Gary-New Duluth neighborhood. “The amazing work that non–profit organizations do…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Superior View Farm

October 15, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Applefest has come and gone. Orchards are selling off the last of their 2018 crop as apple season comes to an end. Hauser’s Superior View Farm has been a staple of Northern Wisconsin for more than a hundred years. “And our family’s been here since 1908 so it’s been here quite a while,” said Jim Hauser, owner…

New Details Released, Suspect ID’d in Officer-Involved Shooting

The Wisconsin DOJ is Continuing to Investigate

October 15, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – New details have emerged in the ongoing investigation of an officer-involved shooting that took place in Superior on Oct. 5. According Police Chief Nicholas Alexander, body cam footage from the incident shows the 19-year-old theft suspect, Joshua Farmer, refusing to remove his hands from his pockets after multiple requests from law enforcement. Officers then asked Farmer if…

Bentleyville Closer to Opening as Tree Goes Up

The Tour of Lights runs from Nov. 17 to Dec. 26.

October 15, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville Tour of Lights is coming together about one month before it opens to the public. The 128–foot tree is now in place. That’s 17 tons of iron with an 8–foot tall ball on top and 150–thousand LED lights. Bentleyville officials said it’s the tallest man–made steel Christmas tree in the United States. Meanwhile, volunteers are needed to…

2018 Terror Train Cancelled

The event was cancelled due to the crumbling lakewalk and the steam engine not being ready.

October 15, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The popular “Terror Train” on the North Shore Scenic Railroad has been canceled this year due in part to a crumbling lakewalk behind Fitger’s from recent severe storms. It’s that spot where the Fitger’s–organized event begins. “At Fitger’s, it’s a lot to board that many people, there are 4, 500 people that ride that train. And with the…

Fire Officials Urge Residents To Check Smoke Detectors After Recent House Fire

The working smoke detector helped limit the damage and get the couple outside safely.

October 15, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fire officials in Superior are urging you to check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as house fire season is beginning and it’s fire prevention month. This also comes after a home caught on fire over the weekend. A fire broke out around 6:30 Saturday morning in the utility room of the house, located at 1709…

Microsoft co-Founder Paul Allen Dies at 65

Allen Owned the Portland Trail Blazers and the Seattle Seahawks

October 15, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)SEATTLE (AP) — Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates, has died. He was 65. Allen’s company Vulcan Inc. said in a statement that he died Monday. Earlier this month Allen said the cancer he was treated for in 2009, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, had returned. Allen, who was an avid sports fan, owned the…

United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel Reach a Tentative Agreement

USW Members Will Meet in Coming Weeks

October 15, 2018

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. – United States Steelworkers union members reached a tentative agreement with U.S. Steel on Monday. Negotiations began in July between the groups with a fast approaching September 1 contract deadline, however USW members agreed to work under an extension as bargaining continued. “U.S. Steel began this process insisting upon deep concessions from a group of workers who had…

Superior Elks to Host Halloween Bash Fundraiser

The Superior Elks' Fundraiser will Benefit the Challenege Center in Superior this Year

October 15, 2018

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Residents in the Twin Ports area have the chance to mingle with “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves,” during the Superior Elks Lodge 403 Halloween Bash Saturday, October 20. This year’s event is serving as a fundraiser for the Challenge Center in Superior, a nonprofit organization offering supportive services to more than 20 people with special needs in the community….

Strength Factory to Host First Ever Fitoberfest in Superior

In this Week's Coffee Conversation, Strength Factory Owner Kelly Kellar Chats About the Upcoming Fitoberfest Happening Sunday, October 28

October 15, 2018

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – What better way to celebrate the Halloween holiday than with a spooktacular workout and a little treat afterwards? The Strength Factory in Superior is set to host their first ever Fitoberfest event on Sunday, October 28 from 11:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration is still open. It costs $22.00 dollars to register before Sunday, October 21. Registration will also…

Midday Update 10-15-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, October 15, 2018

October 15, 2018

Brett Scott,

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Morning Update 10-15-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, October 15, 2018

October 15, 2018

Brett Scott,

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Officials Hunt for Missing Teen After 2 Adults Found Dead in Barron, WI

Authorities say a missing teenage girl could be in danger after two adults were found dead in a home in western Wisconsin.

October 15, 2018

The Associated Press,

UPDATE: BARRON, Wis. (AP): 2:15 p.m. – A western Wisconsin sheriff says two people found dead in home of a missing teenager are the girl’s parents. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says gunshots are involved, but he stopped short of saying that’s what caused the deaths of the man and woman. He didn’t release their names. Authorities have been searching…

University of Minnesota Sees Spike in Reports of sex Assault

Reports of Rape Were up From the Previous Year

October 15, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A University of Minnesota report shows rising numbers of sexual assault reports on campus, but experts say that may be the result of increased awareness and not rising crime. Minnesota Daily reports that the university’s 2018 Safety and Security Report shows 19 reports of rape in 2017, up from 10 reports the previous year. Reports of fondling…

Search for Missing Cousins Ends With Recovery of Bodies

No Foul Play is Suspected

October 15, 2018

The Associated Press,

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) -A search for two missing teenage cousins ended when authorities pulled two bodies from a pond in Chaska. Family members and friends of Bushra Abdi and Zeynab “Hapsa” Abdalla, both 19, held a vigil late Sunday near the pond where divers found the women’s car. Authorities began searching after tire tracks were found leading from Highway 41…

Sears Files for Chapter 11 Amid Plunging Sales, Massive Debt

Sears is Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

October 15, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – The company, inundated by debt and falling sales, said Monday that it would begin liquidation sales and close another 142 stores before the end of the year. The company that dominated the American retail landscape in the 20th century joins a long list of stores ravaged by changing technology and shopping patterns. Some stores have pulled…

Landline Phone Service Outage Affecting Gordon Township

October 15, 2018

Site Staff,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wisc. – The Douglas County 911 center reports they are experiencing a general telephone service outage affecting 800 customers in Gordon Township. The outage is affecting landlines only. If you are having an emergency use a cell phone to call 911 or dial 715-394-4432. We will update this story when the landline phone service is operational again. Categories:…

Prince Harry and Meghan Expecting Their First Child in Spring

The Royal Couple is Expecting Their First Child

October 15, 2018

The Associated Press,

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting their first child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday. The announcement came hours after Harry and the former Meghan Markle arrived in Sydney at the start of a 16-day visit to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. Hundreds of people gathered to catch a…

New Skate Park Open in Cloquet

The Cloquet Skatepark is located on 14th Street and Prospect Avenue.

October 14, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The new skate park in Cloquet is something local skateboarders have wanted for years. They worked together over that time to do everything they could to make it happen. “We had countless parents and kids who were involved with fundraising and just like public service, volunteering and we did that consistently for eight years up until now,” Matthew…

Author Discusses 1918 Fire

Curt Brown's book was released earlier this year.

October 14, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Curt Brown, author of “Minnesota 1918: When Flu, Fire and War Ravaged the State”, gave a short presentation on Sunday about his book, the stories he learned about people who went through the fire, and gave some more history about the tragedy. Brown has spent the past few days in the Northland seeing sights from the fire,…

300 Sleeping Bags Needed for Homeless Duluth Residents

Mother of Man Recently Killed Organizes Drive To Collect Supplies

October 14, 2018

Nikki Davidson,

HERMANTOWN, Minn – As the days get colder, there’s a call to help the Duluth area’s homeless. Advocates estimate there are about 700 homeless in the city. Now a local woman is organizing a push to collect 300 sets of sleeping bags and tents this week. Ann Esala’s son Aaron Esala, 26, died last month after his motorcycle was hit…

Curling Club Creates Curling Community

Duluth Curling Club Holds Lessons

October 14, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After taking home Olympic gold last year, the USA Men’s Curling Team has become a staple of Duluth. Now the club they call home is helping other Duluthians try out the sport. Team Shoostie, as they’re called, named after leader John Shuster, is making waves after their Olympic win. Despite Parks and Recreation actor Nick Offerman being interested…

New Eastside Church Open for Holy Business

Vineyard Church Holds Grand Opening

October 14, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a year and a half the Duluth Vineyard Church welcomed people for their first Sunday Mass. The church opened in partnership with Duluth Congregation Church. The Vineyard says having a smaller, more intimate location than their Arrowhead church, breathes new life into the community. “It’s just so exciting to us, and I think inviting people into a new…

Northland Pets Out ‘Fur’ a Good Cause

Fur Ball Gala held at Northland Country Club

October 13, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some more cuddly animals gathered in their Sunday best for the Animal Allies’ Humane Society’s 17th annual Fur Ball Gala. The Northland Country Club was decorated with shiny tables, elegant dresses, and friendly pets. The goal of the fundraiser is to earn over $100,000, to be used for education efforts. “So Duluth is a community that values pets,”…

Lake Superior Zoo Goes Boo

Boo at the Zoo Held

October 13, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland must not know that Halloween is still a few weeks away, and neither did the animals at Lake Superior Zoo. The Zoo hosted their annual Boo at the Zoo on Saturday. Kids got to enjoy tricks at the bounce house, and the animals got the treat of seeing everyone in their costumes. Even some of the vendors…

Superior Spectacularly Spooked at North End Days

Spooktacular Parade Took the Streets

October 13, 2018

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The streets of Superior were full of ghastly ghouls, pretty princesses, and stupendous superheroes, as everyone came out in their trick or treat best, to ring in Halloween. For the first time ever, the Superior Spooktacular became a fixture of North End Days. And it seems all of Superior came out for this festival of fall fun. “I think…

Superior Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire

A structure fire in Superior was put to rest by firefighters.

October 13, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 1709 Susquehanna Avenue in Superior early Saturday morning. Upon arrival, smoke was visible from the exterior of the home, the gas and the boiler was turned off. Fire had extended to the crawl space under the utility room. Crews were able to access the crawl space and extinguish the fire. No one…

Governor Scott Walker Speaks Out to Generations to Come in Superior

Governor Scott Walker stops in Superior to talk jobs and healthcare.

October 13, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Governor Scott Walker made a stop at the Ace’s bar in Superior continuing his Wisconsin working bus tour. Republican leader of the state since 2011, Walker also made stops in Hayward and Ashland, dwelling heavily on the state’s decrease in unemployment in the past 7 months, and claiming the work force is greater than ever before. The governor also…

Drawn From Abbey Road to Lake Avenue

Beatles Cartoonist at Prove Gallery

October 12, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A figure of musical history was celebrated at the Prove Art Gallery in Duluth on Friday. The works of Ron Campbell were up on display. Campbell is the original artist for the Beatles’ tenth studio album: yellow submarine, the musical film spin-off and the Beatles’ Saturday morning cartoon. Each of his paintings jump off the canvas with bright, popping…

Relief from Superior During Fire of 1918

City Across the Bridge Took in Refugees

October 12, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Fire of 1918 sent up a bellowing smoke cloud of history, that is still being explored today. And that smoke cloud encompassed Superior as well. As the Douglas County Historical Society found out, for those caught in the flames on that fateful day, Superior ended up being a safe haven. “Over 5,000 people came on 98 train…

New Improvements at Ely Peak Trail

With these improvements, DAHTA hopes new members will get involved.

October 12, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation is celebrating the completion of the Ely Peak Trail in the Magney Snively Natural Area. It’s a frequent hot spot for equestrians with the Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance (DAHTA). One of the upgrades includes a $240,000 investment to harden the trails for the horses. DAHTA hopes to further develop…

Get Scared at the Haunt at Wentworth Gardens

The event is a fundraiser for a local boy scout troop

October 12, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

WENTWORTH, Wis. – The haunt at Wentworth Gardens is scaring Northern Wisconsin for the second Halloween season. The seven thousand foot indoor maze has several scary themed rooms including a clown room, dolls room, and haunted bayou. The event is a fundraiser for a local boy scout troop. The scouts have a lot of fun scaring guests. “We’ve scared people…

Missing Canoe Returns After Two Years

The canoe washed up at the same Park Point family's home during Wednesday's storm

October 12, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – After it had been missing for two years, a Duluth family’s canoe mysteriously reappeared outside their house during this week’s storm. The canoe was found on Wednesday night along the beach behind the family’s house on Park Point. Paul Kellner’s son went to see how the beach had changed during the storm and discovered the blue canoe…

Memorial Unveiled in Thomson Township 100 Years After 1918 Fire

The monument remembers the people buried in St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery whose grave markers were burned

October 12, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

THOMSON TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A hundred years ago Friday, several fires burned through Minnesota, killing more than 400 people. People are remembering the disaster at several events across the Northland. Eleven people died in Thomson Township near Esko during the 1918 fire. The fire tore through homes, farms, forests, and a cemetery there. A brand new monument was dedicated in…

North End Days Celebration In Superior

October 12, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior is getting ready for a good time. Friday kicks off North End Days. It’s two days full of fun, music and food. It starts with the Goin’ Postal Art and Music Festival and a drive-thru movie screening of Monster’s, Inc. It all leads up to the Spooktacular Parade on Saturday and other Halloween themed activities. Kids can…

Haunted Ridge Opens Friday

The haunted shack is in a new location this year, at the Ru-Ridge Corn Maze

October 12, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

CARLTON, Minn. – The Haunted Ridge opened tonight in Carlton. The attraction combines the Haunted Shack that formerly took place at the Buffalo House Restaurant with the Ru-Ridge Corn Maze. For the first time this year, guests can take a hay ride through the forest and a haunted walk through the corn maze before entering the haunted shack. “He actually…