Morning Update 6-19-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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Duluth Students Take First Place at National History Day Contest
More Than 500,000 Students Competed
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth students won first place in the Junior Group Exhibit category at the national finals for the National History Day Contest at the University of Maryland, College Park on June 14. Colin McShane and Chase Baumgarten took the top prize with their project titled, The U.S. Government vs. the Reserve Mining Company: A Compromise of Environment…
Group Prepares for President Trump’s Visit to Duluth
Forward Coalition is helping Duluth organizations plan peaceful demonstrations
DULUTH, Minn. – To prepare for President Trump’s visit, a group of Duluthians are helping organizations plan peaceful demonstrations in reaction to his presence. They call themselves “Forward Coalition” and are making banners tonight to promote what they call “Duluth Values.” They do not support the president’s actions. “As a coalition what we’re interested in is not protesting Trump and…
The Minnesota State Fair Announces 2018 Official New Foods
27 new Foods Have Been Added This Year
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota State Fair announced its 2018 Official New Foods list this morning. The State Fair added 27 new foods this year bringing the total to nearly 500 foods at 300 concession locations throughout the fair grounds. The extensive live offers new eats like General Tso Chicken Tacos and Pepperoni Chips with Roasted Red Pepper Queso. Here…
Midday Update 6-19-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
Governor Scott Walker Tours Wisconsin Flood Damage
Most Roads May Be Back Open By This Weekend
Governor Scott Walker declared a state of emergency in Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Iron counties Monday. Storms that produced torrential rain, damaging wind, and large hail has caused widespread damage in those areas. That severe weather caused people to be evacuated, downed trees and power lines, mudslides, and flash flooding, and issues with roads and bridges. Monday in Superior…
Flooding Impacting Homeowners and Tourists
While some are waiting for the flooding to die down, others have no choice but to pack–up.
WISCONSIN,- After heavy rain over the weekend, major flooding continues to cause problems across the Northland for both travelers and homeowners. It was a big weekend for tourism in the Northland, many campers came prepared with rain gear and made the most out of a wet weekend. “I’m sure it doesn’t happen very often where it overflows that much,” camper…
Residents Help DNR Cleanup Flood Damage
Residents we spoke with said they're used to flooding but have never seen the water level this high.
AMNICON LAKE, Wis- Residents are jumping in the high waters to help ensure no more damage is done from the recent downpour of rain. Water levels are extremely high at Amnicon Lake. The docks are submerged underwater and to ensure pieces don’t drift away nearby homeowners piled up the pieces ashore. “Well this dock was floating away, it’s the campgrounds dock…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Lou’s Fish House
Smoked fish is a North Woods tradition
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Smoked fish. It’s a North Woods tradition. Rebecca Swanson and her daughters Ashleigh and Callie are the women behind Lou’s Fish House in Two Harbors. “We are world famous smoked fish,” Ashleigh explains. “So we want to bring that to everyone in town and the surrounding area.” They’re not open yet, but they’re already smoking fish…
Evening Update: 6-18-2018
A look at the latest news and weather
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: duluth, News
Spectators Catch Rushing Water Views at Jay Cooke State Park
Some people said they've never seen the St. Louis River that high before
CARLTON, Minn. – High water levels made for some great views of the St. Louis Rive in Jay Cooke State Park. Families walked across the swinging bridge over the river gorge, capturing photos and great memories. “It’s pretty amazing,” said Thomas Gradine while visiting the park. “I’ve never been down here after it’s rained this much and back when we…
Flooding Closes Roads in Carlton County
No injuries due to flooding have been reported in Carlton County
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – Significant flooding problems continue in parts of Minnesota. Many roads are washed out and impassable in southeastern Carlton County. Some of those roads are expected to be closed for quite some time. Highway 23 near Holyoke has been completely washed away in one spot. About ten county roads and more township roads are also closed. Carlton…
School Closings, Delays for June 19
South Shore School summer school program – Will have class, but no busing Categories: News, News – Latest News, School Closings, Weather
VA Launches Investigation Into Impaired Arkansas Pathologist
33,000 Cases are now Being Reviewed
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Federal officials say a pathologist fired from an Arkansas veterans hospital for being “impaired on duty” misdiagnosed seven cases and that around 33,000 additional cases are being reviewed. The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks said Monday one error may have led to a death. Spokeswoman Wanda Shull says seven errors were found among…
Officers Use of Force Justified in Ashland Shooting
The Shooting Took Place in October 2017
ASHLAND, Wis. – District Attorney Gary King released a report on Monday concluding that City of Ashland Police Officers Ty Juoni and Steven Goodlet were justified in their use of force against Neville Walker in the October 23, 2017 shooting. The two officers were placed on administrative leave after the shooting that took place in Ashland on the 400 block…
Report Says Over 1 Billion Small Arms in World, up From 2007
851 Million in Civilian Hands
(AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There are over 1 billion firearms in the world today, including 857 million in civilian hands — with American men and women the dominant owners, according to a study released Monday. The Small Arms Survey says 393 million of the civilian-held firearms, 46 percent, are in the United States, which is “more than…
11 die on Minnesota Roads Over Father’s Day Weekend
146 People Have Died on Minnesota Roads This Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Public safety officials are raising concerns following a deadly weekend on Minnesota roads that saw nearly a dozen fatal crashes, with nearly half involving motorcyclists. The Minnesota State Patrol says the Friday through Sunday stretch is the deadliest on Minnesota roads since 2016, killing 11 people. Five deaths came from motorcycle crashes and one involved…
Update: Roads Remain Closed After Weekend Flooding
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Many roadways throughout Wisconsin remain closed due to weekend flooding. An updated road closure map was posted on the douglascountywi.org website highlighting areas that are still not accessible to motorists. As of 1:00 p.m. Monday 511wi.org posted a list of current road closures: City of Superior Woodlawn at Nemadji River Town of Amnicon Middle River Rd…
Americans Grapple With Recognizing Facts in News Stories: Pew Survey
(REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)NEW YORK (Reuters) – Only a quarter of U.S. adults in a recent survey could fully identify factual statements – as opposed to opinion – in news stories, the Pew Research Center found in a study released on Monday. The survey comes amid growing concerns about so-called fake news spread on the internet and social media. The term generally…
Local Officials Say Radigan Flowage Dam Likely to Fail
Motorists Should not Drive Through Flooded Roads
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the National Weather Service in Duluth and local law enforcement, the Radigan Flowage Dam west of Dairyland is likely to fail this afternoon. If the dam breaks this will cause flash flooding downstream, as the Tamarack River flows towards the Saint Croix River. Locations impacted include: Town Road T west of Dairyland Swedish Highway at…
No definitive ruling on partisan districts
(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is resolving partisan redistricting cases from Wisconsin and Maryland without ruling on the broader issue of whether electoral maps can give an unfair advantage to a political party. The justices unanimously ruled against Wisconsin Democrats who challenged legislative districts that gave Republicans a huge edge in the state legislature….
Midday Update 6-18-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Monday, June 18, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Local, midday update, News, weather, William Seay
Minnesota Regulators Near Decision on Disputed oil Pipeline
two Days of Arguments Start Monday
(Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP File)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota regulators open two days of final arguments Monday on whether they should approve Enbridge Energy’s proposal for replacing its deteriorating Line 3 crude oil pipeline from Canada across Minnesota. The plan has aroused intense opposition from tribal and climate-change activists who are encouraging supporters to pack the hearing room. Some opponents…
Deputy Pulls Woman From Sinking car in Minnesota Lake
Toso's Injuries not Life-Threatening
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) – A deputy went into a central Minnesota lake to rescue a woman from her sinking car. The Douglas County sheriff’s office says it happened Saturday night in a construction zone on Interstate 94 near Lake Latoka, southwest of Alexandria. The sheriff’s office says 76-year-old Beverly Toso, of Hoffman, couldn’t stop in time before she drove off…
Visit Cook County for New and Exciting Adventures this Summer
Linda Jurek, Executive Director of Visit Cook County, Offers Multiple Upcoming Events for Visitors to Check Out this Summer
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer in the Northland can be one of the most beautiful times of the year and up the North Shore, there’s no shortage of entertainment when it comes to celebrating what the area has to offer. Linda Jurek, Executive Director of Visit Cook County, stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about a few upcoming events…
Flooded Ashland County Roadway Leaves one Dead
The Incident Remains Under Investigation
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities in Ashland County have reported one flood related death. According to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, a report of a ditched truck was called in early Sunday morning. The truck was seen in the ditch on County Trunk E just south of County Trunk C in the Township of White River. Authorities that arrived on…
Coffee Conversation: Summer Food Access Program
The Summer Food Access Program is Organized by the Duluth Area Family YMCA
The Duluth Area Family YMCA is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing students across the community with nutritious meals while school is out. Organizers say meals will be provided to all enrolled children (18 years of age and younger) without charge. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis at the sites…
Morning Update 6-18-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Monday, June 18, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Flooding, Local News, morning update, Update, weather, William Seay, wisconsin
American Spirit Ship Runs Aground Near Canal Park
The Coast Guard Is Monitoring the Situation
An unusual scene for people in Canal Park Sunday afternoon, when a nearly 1,000 foot ship ran aground just short of the break wall in Duluth. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the Coast Guard says the American Spirit was departing the Duluth harbor fully loaded with taconite when it ran aground while attempting to turn out of the harbor….
Big Manitou Falls Roars at Pattison Park
Spectators said it was the biggest they've seen the waterfall
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Big Manitou Falls in Pattison Park south of Superior was quite the spectacle today. Dozens of people gathered in the park and on Highway 35 watching the roaring water topple over the falls and down the Black River. “I’ve never seen this much rain and the falls being this big my whole life, even my dad has…
State of Emergency Declared in Several Wisconsin Counties Due to Flooding
Many roads and highways are washed out and collapsed
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A state of emergency has been declared in Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, and Iron Counties in Wisconsin, and Gogebic County in Michigan because of severe flooding across that area. More than a foot of rain is estimated to have fallen in some parts of Northern Wisconsin since Saturday. One local emergency management official says this weekend’s flooding has…
Man Boards Wrong Bus, Accidentally Runs Full Grandma’s Marathon
Sean Elmquist was signed up to run the half, finished the full
DULUTH, Minn. – Some people train months before running their first marathon, but one Duluth man ran and finished the 42nd annual Grandma’s Marathon by accident. Sean Elmquist was planning to run the half marathon, but he boarded the wrong bus and was taken to the full marathon starting line instead. “Then I got this really sinking feeling like I…
FOX 21 Team Members Run Grandma’s Marathon, Half Marathon
Nikki Davidson ran the full, Haydee Clotter and Lauren Leigh ran the half
DULUTH, Minn. – Some familiar faces from the FOX 21 news team ran in Grandma’s Marathon and the Gary Bjorkand Half Marathon. Nikki Davidson finished the full marathon as a charity runner for Northern Lights Foundation. She raised $840 for the non-profit that helps families with children with life threatening illnesses. Meanwhile, Lauren Leigh and Haydee Clotter ran the half…
West Duluth Menards Floods During Severe Thurnderstorms
Store remained open and is fully operational
DULUTH, Minn. – Menards in West Duluth was flooded during Friday’s severe thunderstorm. About two feet of water filled the store’s garden center and bout four feet of standing water was outside the doors. “It was scary,” said assistant general manager Theo Hill. “We had twenty plus team members sandbagging all the doors at that point before it came in…
Medical Tent Volunteers Provide Grandma’s Marathon Safety
About 400 medical volunteers staff the marathon ever year
DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteer physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, and physical therapists staff the Grandma’s Marathon medical tent every year. They treat many conditions like muscle cramping, stress fractures, and runners feeling too hot or too cold. The medical director tells us this year’s race had some of the fewest medical visits they’ve ever had. “Most of the medical issues at…
Thousands of Grandma’s Volunteers Make Race Run Smoothly
About 6,000 volunteers make the race happen each year
DULUTH, Minn. – There were some great conditions along the race course for the thousands of Grandma’s Marathon volunteers. We checked in with some of them stationed just before the twenty-three mile mark along London Road in Duluth. Water volunteer John Schuldt has run the marathon and half marathon before and can empathize with the runners’s conditions as they pass…
Heavy Rain Pours Down In the Northland, Flooding Some Areas
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until Sunday for a section of Northeast Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. – Heavy rain has been pouring down in many parts of the Northland throughout the day. So much rain has fallen some places, that flooding has become a problem. This is what the area near 27th Avenue West in Duluth looked like this afternoon with high water flowing on the streets. The heavy rain didn’t stop some people…
Last Minute Preps Happening at Marathon Starting Line
DULUTH, Minn. –It’s almost race day for Grandma’s Marathon, and there is still plenty of work ahead for employees and volunteers alike. At the starting line just outside of Two Harbors, the Sonju car dealership has once again allowed the Grandma’s crew to use their lot for the festivities. Volunteer David Olson says there are still tents and tables and…
Behind the Scenes of the Spaghetti Feed
Overall nearly 8,000 plates of food will be served.
DULUTH, Minn.- The annual Michelina’s Spaghetti Feed has been feeding the Northland before grandma’s marathon since 1977. The spaghetti feast helps runners carb up before the big race, but everyone is welcome to enjoy the all you can eat meal. The line starts around 10 a.m. and doors are open until 9 p.m. Overall nearly 8,000 plates of food will…
Kara Goucher Returns to Duluth for Gary Bjorkland half marathon
The Olympic medalist tells us, she will be giving it her all tomorrow but is racing to have fun.
DULUTH, Minn.- After experiencing races around the world a two time Olympian is raving of Grandma’s Marathon. Two time Olympian and Duluth native Kara Goucher is back and excited to take-off at the starting line. It’s the third year Goucher has participated in Grandma’s Marathon. Goucher says she grew up cheering on loved ones running and volunteering for the event….
Evening Update: 6-15-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: DULUTH NEWS
Trump Changes Duluth Rally Venue
The Rally Will now be Held at the Amsoil Arena
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)DULUTH, Minn. – President Donald Trump will be stopping in Duluth next week, however the venue for his scheduled appearance has changed. According to his official website, Trump will now be holding his campaign rally at the Amsoil Arena on June 20. The Amsoil Arena can hold approximately 7,000 people while the DECC can house approximately 4,400. Trump’s…
Boy Tells Police That Driver Shot his Family in Road Rage run-in
one boy has Died From his Injuries
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER (AP) — A 12-year-old boy told police he saw a driver open fire on his family during a road rage confrontation in Colorado, killing his older brother and critically wounding his mother and younger brother, authorities said Friday. Police arrested Jeremy Webster, 23, hours after the shooting that killed a 13-year-old boy and also wounded a…
Nelly Performing at Bayfront Park in August
Tickets Available now
DULUTH, Minn. – Nelly is coming to Duluth this summer. The multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar has been added to the Tyler Farr Show that is coming to Bayfront Festival Park on August 2. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with music starting at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are available online at twinportsnightlife.com or in person at Electric Fetus and…
Heavy Storms Leave Thousands Without Power
High Levels of Standing Water Reported in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Heavy thunderstorms continue to cause flooding and power outages throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin this afternoon. As of 3:00 p.m. power outage maps in the area reported: Minnesota Power has approximately 1,900 customers impacted. Lake Country Power has approximately 315 customers impacted. Xcel Energy has approximately 3,400 customers impacted. High levels of standing water in areas of West…
Kellogg Recalls Honey Smacks Because of Salmonella Potential
Consumers Advised to Throw the Cereal Away
photo courtesy: CNNBATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) – The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling some of its Honey Smacks cereal after salmonella infected 73 people in 31 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says most of the outbreaks were in California, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. The recall affects 15.3-ounce packages with the UPS Code 3800039103 and 23-ounce packages…
UPDATE: One Victim in Cable Home Explosion Dies From Injuries
Joyce Reidl has Died From Burns and Injuries
CABLE, Wis. –According to an update from the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office Joyce Reidl has died from her injuries sustained from the home explosion yesterday evening. At this time there is no update on the condition of her husband, Raymond Reidl. According to the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, a home explosion in Cable has left a husband and wife with…
Power Outages Reported Throughout Area
Severe Thunder Storms Hit Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple power outages are being reported throughout the Northland as the area deals with severe storms. More than 4,000 customers are without power in the Duluth area. Check back at this website from Minnesota Power for more updates: http://outagemap.mnpower.com/external/default.html. FROM CLOQUET POLICE: CAFD and CPD are aware of several electrical transformer explosions, causing a power outage in many parts of…
Ex-Burnsville Teacher Gets Jail Time for sex With Student
he is Scheduled for a Jury Trial July 9
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The ex-Burnsville high school teacher accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student and sending nude photos of himself to another student is getting jail time. Fox 9 reports, Erik Akervik, 29, will also serve 30 days in jail every year he is on probation, pay a fine and register as a predatory offender, officials said. Those…
Midday Update 6-15-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Friday, June 15, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Headlines, Local, mining, News, PolyMet, Update, weather, William Seay
