Morning Update 9-17-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, September 17, 2018
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Divers Locate Body in Lake Minnetonka After Boater Missing
The Cause of Death is Unknown at This Time
ORONO, Minn. (AP) – Divers have recovered a body from Lake Minnetonka near where a boater was reported missing. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says the body was found Sunday near Big Island. Deputies had been searching that area for a missing boater since Saturday evening. Deputies responded to a 911 call of a boat circling in the water. When…
UMD Students Showcase Harvested Goods at Farm Fest
Every year almost 1,000 students use the Land Lab as an educational tool.
DULUTH, Minn. – Farm Fest is one of the highlights for students at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). It’s the time for them to show off everything they’ve harvested all season. Farm Fest takes place at the UMD Land Lab. The Lab has been around for almost 10 years and one of its purposes is to teach students about agriculture….
Border Battle Celebrates Rivalries
Locals gathered at bars across the Northland, including the Reef, to watch the game.
DULUTH, Minn. – Football season brings fun, food and rivalries to fans everywhere, especially right here in the Northland this weekend for a Border Battle. The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers squared off earlier this afternoon. Their first meeting of the year brought excitement to the fans and created rivalries within friendships. “I wish it was later in the…
UMD Students Join International Movement to Help Solve Plastic Pollution Issue
The students held their own trash and plastic clean up Sunday at Chester Park
DULUTH, Minn. – Two international organizations have been working together throughout the week to clean up parks and learn more about plastic pollution, and a group of UMD students joined the movement to learn more about the issue here in Duluth. “The Story of Stuff Project” and “#BreakFreeFromPlastic” Movement are currently working together across the world to clean up plastic…
Annual Properties Tour Highlights Duluth’s Historic Buildings
The tour also doubled as a fundraiser for the Duluth Preservation Alliance.
DULUTH, Minn. – An estimated 600 people spread out throughout Duluth as part of the 38th Annual Historic Properties Tour. A behind–the–scenes look at the NorShor Theatre in downtown Duluth was a highlight. The Duluth Preservation Alliance is behind the tour. Staff say people really enjoy walking through history. “For instance the Norshor Theatre its deep history. You know, starting as the Orpheum Theatre in the 30s and 40s…
Minnesota Amps Up Oversight For Student Loan Repayments
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Office of Higher Education has become more aggressive about taking student loan recipients to court when they fall behind on payments to keep its rates low. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the Student Education Loan Fund provides low-interest loans to Minnesota students to help bridge the gap between financial aid and the cost of education….
Wisconsin To Hit Highest Loss Of Dairy Farms Since 2013
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin is on pace for losing the most dairy farms this year since 2013. The Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says Wisconsin lost 47 dairy farms in August alone. The department’s figures show there were fewer than 8,400 licensed dairy producers at the beginning of this month,…
East End Family Fun Day Day In Superior
The event had lots of food, good times, and even a pet parade
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The east end of Superior knows how to have a good time. Many people came out for the family fun day there. Lots of food, good times and a pet parade. Fur babies, big and small were ready to strut their stuff. Some people come every year because of the environment for the dogs to come and…
Last Day to Score Deals at Friends of the Library Book Sale
Proceeds from the book sale support the Superior Public Library.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s the second day of the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale and many people were out to grab a deal. The shelves were filled with thousands of books of all varieties at a low price. Shoppers could fill up a bag and get as many books as they wanted for a donation of their choice. Proceeds…
2018 Walk for Thought Raising Awareness for Brain Injuries
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance says falls are the leading cause of brain injury.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance says falls are the leading cause of brain injury. The organization supports people and families affected by brain injuries. Its annual walk for thought event does just that. There were walks in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud and here in Duluth. For one family the Walk for Thought hits close to home…
2018 NorthShore Inline Marathon Brings in Nearly 2,000 Athletes
The 23rd annual race reached its highest number of registered athletes that its seen in years.
DULUTH, Minn. – The 23rd annual NorthShore Inline Marathon brought runners and skaters from all over the country to compete in the different races on Saturday morning. While many of the athletes enjoy the competition and exercise part of the day, they also enjoy getting the chance to share the day with their families. “So exciting, every year it’s fun…
Read to Final Four Program Begins
The Final Four will be in Minneapolis this spring, but that hasn't stopped the NCAA from kicking off the festivities early.
DULUTH, Minn.-The Final Four will be in Minneapolis this spring, but that hasn’t stopped the NCAA from kicking off the festivities early. Earlier today the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams came to Piedmont Elementary to launch the “Read to the Final Four” program. The initiative includes free access to a library of more than 5,000 books online while also…
Cleveland Cliffs Provides Update on Projects
Chairman, President and CEO Calls Press Conference
FORBES, Minn.- In the midst of a legal battle with Mesabi Metallics, and days after suing the DNR, Cleveland Cliffs Chairman, President and CEO Lourenco Goncalves passionately talked of the company’s future plans, at a press conference today. Among the topics discussed was an update on the steelworkers’ potential strike situation. Rather than a strike, Goncalves wants to strike a…
AmeriCorps Presents at City Hall
Volunteers Introduce Themselves, Talk Future Projects
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland’s AmeriCorps VISTA program introduced itself to the public today during a special presentation at City Hall. Local politicians and leaders met with Americorps VISTA members to learn all about what they do. If you didn’t know, VISTA–which stands for Volunteers In Service To America–is a one year commitment young people take at non-profit organizations or local government…
Engwalls Corn Maze and Agri-tainment Center Gets Ready to Open for the Fall Season
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Fall is making its way into the Northland- the prefect time for Engwalls to open for their 2018 season. With corn stalks up to 12 ft. high, this is Engwalls 9th season running the maze alongside other crowd favorites like shooting the corn cannons. Tracy Lundeen has been a partner with Engwalls for several years now, and…
Emergency Response Team Revamps Place in Twin Ports
Wenck is an Environmental Consultant Company whose emergency response sector is looking to protect the Northland.
DULUTH, Minn.- A Twin Cities based company, experts in emergency response are ramping up their image in Duluth. Wenck is an environmental consultant whose response team is expanding into the Twin Ports to protect the several industries in the area. The company plans to work alongside the fire and police departments, but will focus primarily on the clean up and…
Chester Bowl Fall Fest Highlights the Changing Season
Another Fall festival is taking place in the Twin Ports.
DULUTH, Minn.- The annual Chester Bowl Fall Festival celebrates the changing of the season with art vendors, live music and activities for kids. The festival is a free event, but a suggested donation of $5 is asked for at the door to help raise money to get kids on skis and out in the snow for the Winter. Operations manager…
Superior Public Library Hosts their First Big Book Sale Since Renovation
The annual sale is a crowd favorite among the Northland!
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Friends of the Superior Public Library hosted their annual book sale! Bargains on books- paperbacks, hardbacks, CDs, DVDs, artwork and more were available for the first time since the library’s renovation. People from all over the Twin Ports, like Paul Peterson and his wife, packed the building to support an events they hope to see continue in…
Having A Stressful Day?
Try Meditation, Relaxation & Yoga With Yoga North & Brittney Merlot
DULUTH, Minn. — Yoga North gives Brittney Merlot a stress-free night on the shores of Lake Superior in this week’s Active Adventures! Using meditation, relaxation and yoga at Brighton Beach, even this video will make you more relaxed! Give it a try! LOCATION: 4628 Pitt Street, Duluth, MN 55804 PHONE: 218-722-9642 WEBSITE: Yoga North SCHEDULE: Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Features,…
Two Dead as Florence Drenches the Carolinas
Another 20 to 25 Inches of Rain on the way
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A mother and infant in North Carolina are dead after a tree fell on their home – the first two fatalities of Hurricane Florence. The Wilmington Police Department said Friday that the two were killed when a tree fell on their house. The father was transported to a hospital for treatment. No other information was given….
Tailgating Tech Tips with Verizon Wireless
For Avid Football Fans, Verizon Wireless Wants to Offer a Few Tips to Staying Up-To-Date with Technology
DULUTH, Minn. – Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan, or simply love to tailgate once in awhile, Verizon Wireless offers a few of their best products to help you get through the long day. Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist, Chad Fajkus, stopped by the FOX 21 Local News Morning Show Friday to share four items now on the market. Fajkus says…
Making Fun Fall Memories with Simek’s Family Farm
Simek's Family Farm Will Open Saturday, September 15
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a sure sign fall is right around the corner. Family owned and operated Simek’s Farm is opening Saturday, September 15! Co-owner Andrea Simek says the farm is a wonderful place for both the young and the young-at-heart to enjoy a fall farm experience. The grounds include a corn maze, pick your own fall pumpkin, fresh produce,…
Midday Update 9-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, September 14, 2018
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Edina Hospital Violated Patient Privacy
Fairview Says it has Ended the Video Practice
EDINA, Minn. (AP) – A federal investigation has found a suburban Twin Cities hospital violated the privacy rights of some patients by videotaping psychiatric evaluations in the emergency department without their knowledge. The Medicare investigation focused on a woman who was taken to the ER at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina against her will in May 2017. The Star Tribune…
GM Recalls 1.2M Pickups, SUVs for Power Steering Problem
GM Recalled 2014 Model Year Trucks Last Year for the Same Problem
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling 1.2 million big pickup trucks and SUVs mainly in North America because of power-assisted steering problems that have been cited in a number of accidents. GM says the power steering can fail momentarily during a voltage drop and suddenly return, mainly during low-speed turns. Such a failure increases the…
Superior Daycare Provides Flu Shots to Staff to Fight Spread to Kids
Many daycares in the Northland are noticing these flu-like symptoms earlier than previous years but it's not too early for a flu shot.
SUPERIOR, Minn.- Daycares in the Northland are already seeing flu-like symptoms and tell FOX21 this is earlier than usual. If you are young and healthy the flu may not affect your body that harshly, but by getting the flu shot it stops you from being a carrier to those who could suffer serious problems related to the flu. People over…
Civilian Bosses Take Off with 148th Fighter Wing Employees
Supervisors tour the base and take flight during a refueling mission
DULUTH, Minn. – Most service men and women employed at Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing also have civilian jobs. When they’re gone for deployments or training, it can put stress on their civilian employers. More than five-hundred members of the 148th recently returned home after a deployment overseas. Because their civilian bosses were so understanding of their time away, the airmen…
Morning Update 9-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, September 14, 2018
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Florence Rolls Ashore in Carolinas, Tears Buildings Apart
Top Sustained Winds Have Dropped to 85 mph
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) – Wind speeds are kicking up far from the coast in central South Carolina as Hurricane Florence slowly makes its way along the coast. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of up to 21 mph on Friday morning in Columbia. That’s about 220 miles from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, where Florence made landfall as a Category…
One Roof Opens 285th Land Trust Home
Open House for New 4-Bedroom In Denfeld
DULUTH, Minn.- A newly renovated, single-family home is now available in Duluth for low and middle-income home seekers. One Roof Community Housing, which is behind the effort, held an open house to show off the home in the Denfeld Neighborhood. This is the 285th of its kind in the Duluth Area. One Roof buys old homes and repurposes them to…
Look to 320 North, New Apartments Being Built
P&R Starts Construction on Superior's 3rd Apartment Complex
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The owners behind the newly opened Onyx Apartments in Superior are building another luxury apartment building. It’s located at 320 North F St. The complex will house 46 One Bedroom Apartments starting at about $1,200 a month. Then 36 Two Bedrooms at $1,600, and 4 Three Bedroom Apartments at $1,900 a month. “Y’know, we have other brand new apartment…
Superior School District Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage
A Website Has Been Created For Parent Feedback
SUPERIOR, Wisc- The Superior School District has now set up a website for parents to send their feedback about the school transportation system after facing backlash on issues related to the school buses. The district says that since the end of last year, six bus drivers have left the job. Three of those people left due to changes in policy….
Ru-Ridge Corn Maze & Haunted Ridge Join Forces for the Season
CARLTON, Minn. – It’s opening day at Ru-Ridge Corn Maze and the family tell me they’re excited about this season. The Ru-Ridge Corn Maze is eight acres full of a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and of course corn. Something that the owners are proud of. This year there’s an activity wall, one of the many things you can enjoy…
Hibbing Man Guilty in Infant Nephew’s Death
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a guilty verdict for Jesse Bonacci-Koski, 26, of Hibbing in the death of his 11-month-old nephew. On Thursday, the jury found Koski guilty of two counts of second-degree manslaughter. Koski left the infant home alone to go buy some drugs. A fire started in the house while he was gone, which lead to the child’s death….
Old Target a Target Location for Ravin Crossbows
Bow and Arrow Manufacturer Expands to the Vacant Superior Building
SUPERIOR, Wis.- One of Superior’s most visible vacant buildings will soon fill up. Plans have now been made for the former target in superior that closed in 2016. The old Red Dot will now be the “target” of a young bow and arrow manufacturer, Ravin Crossbows, who is set to move in to the former store at the end of the…
Up, Up and Away! Kickoff to Duluth Rising
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday kicks off Duluth rising what once was called the Hot Air Balloon Festival. It’s a free and family friendly event at Bayfront Festival Park. There will be a lot of activities to keep you all busy like the kite fly and Rising Stars Concert. Hot air balloons are one of the main attractions but it all…
Earth Rider Brewery Celebrates a Year of Beer!
The brewery hosts a festival honoring their first birthday.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northland beer drinkers celebrated an anniversary as Earth Earth Rider Brewery launched their first ever festival in honor of one year of beer. Earth Rider has become one of the largest distributors of craft beer in the Twin Ports. Their Superior Pale Ale and several other drinks are recognizes as award winning creations. Thursday was the first of…
Advocating for the Minnesota Homeless Population
Advocates are focusing on cultivating champions for a bolder Minnesota.
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota is leading the nation in reductions to Veteran homelessness but there’s still a lot to be done. Five hundred people are advocating for the homeless population in Duluth on Thursday, September 13th, at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless annual conference at the DECC. Advocates tell us the hot topics for Minnesota as a whole, are serving…
Walker Requests FEMA Conduct Flood Damage Tour
The Survey Will Take About a Week
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker is asking federal emergency management officials to survey Wisconsin flooding damage later this month. Walker’s office issued a news release Thursday saying the governor has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a preliminary assessment beginning Sept. 24. The move is the first step in requesting a federal disaster declaration. Teams from…
Deputy Struck by Arrow, Prompting Standoff in Sauk Centre
Gunshots Were Fired by the Officer
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (AP) – Some homes have been evacuated in Stearns County where a deputy was hit by an arrow prompting a standoff with the perpetrator. Multiple law enforcement agencies are on the scene of a standoff in Sauk Centre. Stearns County Sheriff Don Gudmunson says a suspect who shot a crossbow is holed up in a home. WJON…
Midday Update 9-13-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, September 13, 2018
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Rate of Uninsured Increases in Minnesota
Minnesota's Uninsures is at 4.5 Percent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The number of people without health insurance in Minnesota has increased for the first time in five years, when the Affordable Care Act was in full effect. A U.S. Census report says about 243,000 Minnesotans did not have insurance in 2017. That’s an increase of 18,000 from the previous year. Still, Minnesota has one of the lowest…
Rib Fest At Texas Roadhouse
Brittney Merlot Learns How To Make Legendary Fall Off The Bone Ribs
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are giving you a face full of BBQ with Texas Roadhouse’s fall off the bone ribs! Why? Because IT’S RIB FEST AT TEXAS ROADHOUSE the entire month of September! RECIPE: Preheat over to 300°, take your slab of ribs and coat it well with seasoning on both sides, fill deep pan…
Single Vehicle Crash Leaves man With Life Threatening Injuries
Police Believe Alcohol was a Factor in the Crash
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A Grand Rapids man is battling life threatening injuries after his vehicle went off the road Wednesday evening. The single vehicle accident happened on Highway 38 near Abro Road in Itasca County. The 57-year-old driver was transported to Grand Itasca Hospital for his injuries. Authorities say there was severe damage to the vehicle and believe alcohol…
Hunger Action Month Looks to Raise Awareness in the Northland
Hunger Action Month is Part of a Larger Campaign Started by the Organization, Feeding America
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, September 13 marks the official celebration of Hunger Action Month. To honor this month long campaign of raising awareness, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank will be hosting an open house tour of their facility on Wednesday, September 19 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Second Harvest is located at 4503 Airpark Boulevard in Duluth. This behind-the-scenes…
Student Found Dead in University Frat House in St. Paul
Foul Play is not Suspected
photo: FacebookST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a student whose body was found in a University of Minnesota fraternity house near the St. Paul campus. St. Paul police spokesman Steve Linders says authorities also do not believe the student was hazed. But he says alcohol could be a factor. St. Paul…
2018 Twin Ports Recovery Walk this Saturday
The 2018 Twin Ports Recovery Walk is Happening in Leif Erikson Park
DULUTH, Minn. – The 2018 Twin Ports Recovery Walk looks spread encouragement and community support. The event is happening on Saturday, September 15 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Leif Erikson Park in Duluth. The walk will be a total of one mile, beginning at scenic Leif Erikson Park and continuing east down the Lakewalk. Schedule of Events: 4:45 p.m….
Morning Update 9-13-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, September 13, 2018
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This Northland Race is Unlike Any Other
The final stretch takes you up a 35 foot hill and you must ring the bell to finish.
CLOQUET, Minn.- To start racers already get five minutes knocked off their finish time, just for wearing a fanal. Some are calling it the last run of Summer and it’s safe to say the Lost Forester Adventure Run is one participant won’t ever forget. This unique eight-mile course goes through the woods, as runners must traverse through swamps and fallen trees with…
