Morning Update 7-10-18
Local News and Weather Headlines Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Duluth City Council, Homeless, morning update, News, Panhandling, weather
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Fire at Zenith Terrace Leaves one With Severe Burns
The Cause of the Fire is Under Investigation
DULUTH, Minn. – A fire broke out Monday night in the Zenith Terrace near US Highway 2 and Boundary Avenue. Duluth fire crews responded to the fire located at 1 Greenbriar Drive shortly after 11:00 p.m. Monday night. When rigs arrived they found the mobile home completely engulfed in fire. Officials say the home is a total loss. Two adult…
Daring Rescue Saves all 12 Boys, Soccer Coach From Thai Cave
The Boys had Been Trapped for 18 Days
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — All 12 boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand, the Thai navy SEALs said Tuesday, ending an 18-day ordeal that riveted people around the world. The SEALs, who were central to the rescue effort, said on their Facebook page that the remaining four boys and their 25-year-old…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Penmarallter Campsite
Treat People Like You Like to be Treated
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, FOX 21’s Viktoria Capek takes us up the North Shore to the Penmarallter Campsite. It’s the perfect time of year to spend in the great out doors and for those who love camping, the Penmarallter Campgrounds may be your wilderness home away from home. The mom and pop campsite is owned…
Duluth Pack Opens New Operating Facility
Home Grown Company Continues to Grow
DULUTH, Minn.- The successful 136-year-old Duluth Pack has opened its fourth operating location in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The newest location, a hub for marketing and public relations for the company, opened right next door to one of its distributing locations on the corner of Garfield Avenue and West Superior Street in Lincoln Park. Assistant Marketing Manager for the business,…
Putt Putt Railcars Chug Into Duluth!
Jump In! The Old Railcars Are Back For Recreation!
DULUTH, Minn. — The North American Railcar Operator’s Association chugged into Duluth Monday morning! The little putt putt’s ride along the railways and travel across the United States and Canada. “Remember the hand pump that today’s generation would see in a cartoon’s, this is the successor to those.” explained Hal Johnson, a member of the North American Rail Car Operator’s…
Local Organizations Collaborate For New Community Garden
The Fourth Street Garden was honored with a Life Enrichment Award from the MOHR Group.
DULUTH, Minn. – A vacant lot on East Fourth Street in Duluth has blossomed into a community garden. The Fourth Street Garden is a collaboration between Essentia Health, Duluth Community Garden Project and UDAC. The idea came about two years ago to transform this once weed filled abandoned space. The food grown in the garden will be collected for the…
Historic Airplanes Spread Their Wings In Superior
Staff hope to have everything in place by late fall so visitors can view the black plane on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – After being told by the Duluth Airport Authority to find a new home, because of an unsafe hangar the Commemorative Air Force Lake Superior Squadron 101 Museum has moved two of its planes to Superior. Workers helped relocate the planes to their new home at the Bong Airport in Superior. Transporting these planes from one city to the…
Gubernatorial Candidate Lori Swanson Announces Plan to Lower Prescription Costs
Swanson and running mate Rick Nolan's plan would allow citizens to use state's bulk buying power to purchase drugs
DULUTH, Minn. – State Attorney General candidate for Governor, Lori Swanson (DFL), and her running mate, U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL) were in Duluth Monday to announce a plan they say would lower prescription prices for Minnesotans. The plan would allow Minnesota residents to buy their drugs on the same bulk order the state uses to purchase prescriptions for state-run…
Duluth City Council Votes to Repeal Ordinances Banning Panhandling, Sleeping in Cars
Council voted 8-0 to repeal both ordinances
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council voted unanimously to repeal two ordinances. One made it illegal for people to sleep in their cars, the other banned panhandling in the city. It will now be legal to panhandle and sleep in cars in the city of Duluth. The council voted 8-0 to repeal both ordinances with Councilor Jay Fosle not…
Heavy Rains and Flooding Causes the North Shore Scenic Railroad to Washout, Trains Are Not Affected
Storms Triggered Flash Flood Warnings Sunday Night In Knife River
KNIFE RIVER, Minn.– Strong storms dampened the Northland Sunday evening as heavy rain poured down on the North Shore. Flash flood warnings were issued as 3.6″ of rain accumulated quickly as storms trained over the same area, over and over again. Rivers rose and culverts filled, with some giving way. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot found the North Shore Scenic Railway was…
Missing Boater’s Body Located in Sturgeon Lake
STURGEON LAKE, Minn. – Authorities have located the body of a missing boater in Sturgeon Lake after three days of searching. According the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, the man is John Fanning, 28, of Moose Lake. His body was discovered around 4:40 p.m. Monday. Fanning went missing around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7 after jumping off a boat. Witnesses reported…
Superior Street Construction Update
Construction Reaches a Milestone
DULUTH, Minn.- Mayor Emily Larson and city officials comment on the progress Northland Construction has made on Superior Street and celebrate the reopening of the 5TH Avenue West intersection. The intersection is a major pathway into the downtown Duluth area from Canal Park. “This is the first of many celebrations we will be having as we slowly move across downtown,”…
Duluth Fire Department One Step Closer To Having Cancer Prevention Gear
The turnout gear can last more than 10 years.
DULUTH, Minn. – Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters. The Duluth Fire Department may be getting closer to their goal to make sure each of the 132 firefighters in operation have the proper gear to help prevent cancer. When fire crews respond to a fire, they typically get covered with toxic ash from burnt plastic or other…
University of Wisconsin-Madison Launches Tick Tracking App
Researchers are Especially Interested in Nymph Data
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are hoping a new smartphone app will help them gain a better understanding of where people come across ticks in the state. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the Tick App helps people identify ticks and provides instructions on how to remove them from the body. The app gives users daily reminders to…
St. Paul Police dog bit man After Handler Lost Control
The Department has Tightended Rules Related to K-9's
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota man is recovering from injuries after a St. Paul police dog got loose from its handler and bit the man outside his home. The Star Tribune reports 33-year-old Glenn Slaughter was leaving for work Friday when the dog bit him. Anne Shomshor, who is engaged to Slaughter’s brother, says police were looking for…
Wisconsin DA Won’t File Charges Over Male Enhancement Brownies
Three High School Students Gave Classmate Laced Brownies
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin prosecutor has decided he won’t file charges against three high school students who gave their classmates brownies laced with a sexual enhancement supplement. Rock County District Attorney David O’Leary and Clinton Police Chief David Hooker issued a news release on Monday saying that three Clinton High School students made brownies, secretly laced them with…
Argument Over Fireworks Leads to Shooting Death of Texas man
The man Died Early Sunday From Gunshot Wounds
DALLAS (AP) – Authorities in North Texas say an argument over fireworks lead to the fatal shooting of an 80-year-old man over the weekend. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin tells The Dallas Morning News Edward Cordero was shot Saturday evening in Lake Bridgeport after complaining to his neighbors about the fireworks they were setting off. The sheriff alleges Cordero retrieved…
Ashland man in Custody for Alleged Arson and Attempted Homicide
The Suspects Identity is Being Withheld Pending Formal Charges
ASHLAND, Wis. – An Ashland man has been arrested and is pending charges for alleged arson, attempted homicide, first degree reckless endangerment, bail jumping, and two counts of criminal damage to property. According to the Ashland Police Department officers were dispatched Saturday morning for an unrelated incident when an officer drove past 218 Beaser Avenue and noticed a flame in…
Summer Technology with Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless near the Miller Hill Mall Offers Summer Tech Tips to Keep You Entertained and Savvy
DULUTH, Minn. – Hanging out in the backyard with the barbeque going is a summertime favorite for many. But with today’s technology, it can be easier to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself thanks to the latest gadgets offered by Verizon Wireless. Solutions Specialist Tayler Miller stopped by FOX 21 Local News to show off a few of the latest…
Coffee Conversation: Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park will Begin on Friday, July 13 at 9:05 p.m.
DULUTH, Minn. It’s that time of year again, Northlanders will be digging out the blankets and dusting off the lawn chairs in preparation for the 2018 Movies in the Park presented by the Duluth Greater Downtown Council, North Shore Federal Credit Union and many other local sponsors. The movies will show every Friday evening, from July 13 through August 31…
Midday Update 7-9-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, July 9, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, midday update, News, weather
Couple Killed, Father Critically Injured in Motorcyle Crash
The Crash Remains Under Investigation
WILLMAR, Minn. (AP) – Police say a couple died and a relative was critically injured when a car turned into the path of three motorcycles in central Minnesota. The State Patrol says 42-year-old James Young Jr. and 44-year-old Michelle Young of St. Cloud, Minnesota, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Saturday on Highway 23 northeast of Willmar….
Minnesota day Care Provider Accused of Killing Infant Girl
Kortan is Charged with Second Degree Murder
RED LAKE FALLS, Minn. (AP) – A northwestern Minnesota home day care provider is accused of killing a 2-month-old girl who was in her care. The Star Tribune reports that 30-year-old Sarah Kortan is charged with second-degree murder in connection with last month’s death in Red Lake Falls. Kortan remains jailed without bail. A court appearance is scheduled Wednesday. An…
$25,000 Reward Offered in Hibbing Homicide Investigation
A Year Later, No Arrests in Murder of Brian Nelson
HIBBING, Minn – A killer stabbed a Hibbing business owner to death in his home in July of 2017. Nearly a year later no arrests have been made in the case. A $25,000 reward is now being offered for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the death of 60-year-old Brian Nelson….
Swamped Kayakers Rescued on Cloquet River
INDEPENDENCE, Minn. – Two female kayakers were rescued by the St. Louis County Volunteer Sheriff’s Rescue Squad on Sunday after their kayaks became swamped on Cloquet River. The women were stranded in a swampy area between the Independence rest area and the Highway 8 bridge. Rescue crews launched a small boat to locate and retrieve the women who were brought…
Morning Update 7-9-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, July 9, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
Starbucks is Ditching Plastic Straws
The Elimination Will Happen Within two Years
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, citing the environmental threat to oceans. The company becomes the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls to cut waste globally grow louder . Plastic straws have become a flashpoint. A week after its hometown banned…
Four More Boys Brought out of Flooded Thai Cave
(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — Four more of the youth soccer players trapped for over two weeks in a flooded cave in northern Thailand were brought out on Monday, an official said, bringing to eight the number extracted in the ongoing high-stakes rescue operation. “The eighth person is out and the operation is done for today,” Sitthichai…
Dune Grass Remediation Project
Preserve the Beaches in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- With great fun comes great responsibility. And with the weather so warm, the beach is a hot spot for visitors and natives alike. Foot traffic is a leading cause of trampled dune grass on the beaches in Duluth and takes several years to regrow. That’s why Minnesota Point Preservation Society members like Gary Glass decided to do something…
Make Your Own Kombucha
Good Taste, Good Health Benefits
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Folk School held its first class to make your own kombucha. Led by the owner of the Duluth Kombuchery, Rachelle Rahn, the hands-on class had step by step instruction on how to use ingredients in your home to make the popular drink. “I really like to give back and to teach people how to use these…
Navy’s Blue Angels To Headline 2019 Duluth Airshow
The weekend's weather made the 2018 show a big success.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Airshow wrapped up Sunday afternoon after two days of high-flying excitement for thousands of fans. And now, it’s time to start planning for the 2019 airshow, which is set for July 20 and 21 at the Duluth International Airport, according to the show’s marketing company Kern and Kompany. The headliner for next year will be…
Search Effort Underway For Missing Boater In Sturgeon Lake
STURGEON LAKE, Minn. – Authorities in Pine County are searching for a missing boater in Sturgeon Lake. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, the call for help came in around 4:30 p.m. Saturday for the missing 28-year-old male, who reportedly jumped out of a boat into the water to recover an article that had blown out. Another boater unsuccessfully…
Good Neighbor Days Celebrated in Gordon
The small town festival is known for its fireworks
GORDON, Wis. – The 58th Annual Good Neighbor Days celebration is taking over Gordon this weekend. The small town festival brings together Gordon’s 600 year-round citizens with hundreds of tourists and summer residents. There’s a ton of family-friendly fun including food vendors, a parade, and rubber duck races. The celebration is made to reflect the town’s motto, “Gordon is a…
Fruit Stands Popping Up Across the Northland
Whitefield Farms Market just one of the fresh fruit options in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – With temperatures rising throughout the Northland, that means more fruit and vegetable stands have been popping up. At Bethany Community Church on Grand Avenue, business is booming at the Whitefield Farms Market based out of Willmar. Management from the group say they will be up here through September, which allows the employees to have time to see…
Duluth Air Show Takes Off
Set Your Eyes on the Sky
DULUTH, Minn.- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with many others, perform in the annual Duluth Air and Aviation Expo. The highly anticipated event opened its gates at 9 a.m. and expects a larger turn out than the 50 thousand people that showed up in attendance to last years show featuring the Blue Angels. From helicopter rides to vendor tents,…
Swimmer Rescued Saturday Morning in Duluth Harbor
26-year-old man was overtaken by currents and rescued by U.S. Coast Guard
DULUTH, Minn. – A swimmer was rescued in the Duluth harbor Saturday morning. At about 7:00 a.m., the U.S. Coast Guard was notified about a person yelling for help in the harbor near Pier B Resort. They launched a response boat and within ten minutes were able to find the 26-year-old man and pull him into the boat. No injuries…
Hip-Hop Legends Take the Stage at Bayfront Festival Park
The concert is all part of the fourth fest extended weekend at Bayfront, which of course was actually Fifth Fest this year.
DULUTH, Minn. – The concert is all part of the fourth fest extended weekend at Bayfront, which of course was actually Fifth Fest this year. Close to a thousand music fans crowded in the park tonight. The show got off to a late start because Coolio was stuck in traffic. But people were up on their feet enjoying the show. Fans also…
Heritage Days Festival
Fun on the North Shore
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The annual Heritage Days Festival is happening now- a reunion event for many and all around good time for the whole family. The post-holiday event began Thursday with a classic car cruise through the Scenic Shores and has a line up of fun events and things to do like the Heritage Days 5k, helicopter rides…
Grizzly’s on Miller Hill Closing Tomorrow
Management Say They Don't Know What Will go in That Spot
DULUTH, Minn.-The Grizzly’s near the Miller Hill Mall is closing officially tomorrow. Management at the store told Fox 21 that the Grizzly’s building, along with the Fred’s Motors behind it, will be torn down. Employees said they didn’t know what would be replacing it, but back in March the Duluth Planning Commission approved the tear down of the businesses to…
Duluth Airshow Begins Tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Airshow is about to begin. The event kicks off tomorrow morning with a flurry of activity as gates open at 9 a.m. at the Duluth International Airport. Those setting up for the event today said that if you never been to the event, you will surprised at how much fun it can be. “I was someone who…
Founder of Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Pushes For Its Preservation
The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial in Duluth was built in 2003.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial has been a staple in Duluth for 15 years. It was built to remember three black men who were lynched in 1920. Now some in the community are voicing their concerns on the current status of the memorial. These people are sharing how the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial has seen wear and…
Bernie Sanders Coming Back to Duluth
Sanders Will Hold Campaign Rally for Attorney General Candidate Keith Ellison Next Friday
DULUTH, Minn.-Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is coming back to Duluth. He will be in the Northland next Friday for a rally for Minnesota attorney general candidate Keith Ellison, who is a Democrat. Doors open for the event at Denfeld High School at 3:45 p.m. with the rally expected to begin at 5 p.m. Sanders was last…
Midday Update 7-6-18
Local News and Weather Headlines Friday, July 6, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, midday update, News, weather
Excitement Runs High for Gordon Good Neighbor Days
The 58th Annual Gordon Good Neighbor Days Takes Place Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8
GORDON, Wisc. – Nearly 600 people reside in the town of Gordon, Wisconsin, and this weekend, thousands will visit and help kick off the summer season. The 58th Annual Gordon Good Neighbor Days runs from Friday, July 6 – Sunday, July 8. A full schedule of events is listed below. Six board members work year round the help make Good Neighbor Days…
Active Adventures: Safely Lighting Fireworks
KG Fireworks Warehouse on the South Range Offers Safety Classes
SOUTH RANGE, Wisc. — KG Fireworks Warehouse teaches us how to safely light fireworks in this weeks active adventures. From a slow burn safety fuse to home made quick and easy stands, to help make your fireworks experience a safe and memorable one. Join Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and Owner Jason Detherage of KG Fireworks for tips. Safety classes are also…
Morning Update 7-6-18
Local News and Weather Headlines Friday, July 6, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, morning update, News, weather
US Adds a Solid 213,000 Jobs; Unemployment up to 4 pct.
as More People Began Looking for a job not all of Them Found one
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers kept up a brisk hiring pace in June by adding 213,000 jobs in a sign of confidence despite the start of a potentially punishing trade war with China. At the same time, the unemployment rate rose to 4 percent from 3.8 percent, the government said Friday, as more people began looking for…
Suspect in Minnesota Girl’s Death Released From Prison
Bones Were Found in a Burn Pile at a Residence
HOUSTON, Mo. (AP) – A suspect in the death of a Minnesota girl who was living in Missouri has been released from prison but will remain on a tracking monitor. The Springfield News-Leader reports special prosecutor Steven Kretzer said Thursday 31-year-old Robert Peat Jr. will be released while the state investigates new developments in the 2017 death of 16-year-old Savannah…
Dayton Travels to Southwest Minnesota to Assess Weather Damage
A State of Emergency was Declared for 36 Counties
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton is heading to southwestern Minnesota to assess the damage caused by recent severe weather. The governor will meet Friday will local officials and community members in Slayton, Walnut Grove and Balaton. He’ll be joined on his trip by U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, Sen. Tina Smith, Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson and Emergency Management…
