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Duluth Delegation to Attend Unveiling of Museum of Peace and Justice

Duluthians Are Raising Money for Their Trip to the Alabama Museum Dedicated to the Legacy of Enslaved African Americans

April 22, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, a delegation from Duluth will attend the unveiling of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alamama. It will become the first memorial dedicated to the legacy of enslaved African Americans. Recently, a walking tour of the Duluth lynchings was given to raise money for the Duluth delegation’s trip. Many people have seen…

Gooseberry Falls State Park Busy This Warm Weekend

Waterfall Was Roaring and Tourists Were Taking Pictures and Hiking

April 22, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

CASTLE DANGER, Minn. – With all the warm weather this weekend, people were getting out to state parks enjoying the first weekend that actually felt like spring. The water is really flowing over the waterfall as the spring thaw has finally ramped up at Gooseberry Falls State Park up the north shore. With all that comes a lot of tourists…

Wheels Up For 12th Annual Bike Swap

In 2017 $12,000 was raised from the bike swap

April 21, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn.- Every year people line up around the block looking to score a deal on a new bike and this year was no different at the 12th Annual Continental Ski & Bike Shop Bike Swap in Duluth. Some people were also there to donate or sell their bikes. There was something for everyone like tricycles, BMX bikes and things you…

Volunteers Do Spring Cleaning At Bayfront Festival Park

Different volunteer groups showed up for the cleanup

April 21, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – These warmer temperatures were just right to do some spring cleaning at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Volunteers stepped up and spent their time picking up trash and others items left behind. One volunteer says he was surprised with how clean the park was and how people take pride in keeping it that way. “When we have…

Going For A Run At the Fitger’s 5K!

The race started in downtown Duluth, went through Canal Park and ended near Fitger's

April 21, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of people woke up bright and early and were ready to go for a run. The 29th Annual Fitger’s 5K took place this morning and had more than 2,100 participants. The race started in downtown Duluth, went through Canal Park and ended near Fitger’s. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the Young Athletes Foundation, a program that promotes…

Two People Hospitalized in Virginia House Fire

Residents Were Hospitalized for Possible Smoke Inhalation

April 21, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – A house fire Saturday afternoon sent two residents to a local hospital to be treated for possible smoke inhilation. More than a dozen Iron Range fire departments battled the flames at the house on the 500 block of 8 1/2 Street South. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Public…

Shooting in Carlton County Leaves Two Men Hospitalized

A 57 Year Old Man Was Reportedly Shot in the Head by His 32 Year Old Nephew, Who Also Sustained a Gunshot Wound

April 21, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A suspect is in custody pending formal charges after a shooting on Friday night in Carlton County. The shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m. at a residence at 4020 Kari Road in Progress Township. Police discovered Andrew Gokee, 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, with a gunshot wound to the head. According to a report from Gokee’s…

Duluth Lakewalk Busy, Despite Storm Damage

April 20, 2018

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Lakewalk has seen better days; harsh winter storms have caused widespread damage to the shoreline here, but warm weather is still bringing large crowds to this iconic Duluth location. Only a month since the official start of the season and it finally feels like spring. Sunshine and the promise of warm temperatures have encouraged people to…

UWS Recognizes Students In TRIO Programs

Students from Upward Bound, Student Support Services and McNair Scholars Program were celebrated for TRIO day.

April 20, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – For students who are the first in their family to attend college or have disabilities TRIO programs assist them with their education. UWS celebrated those students who participate in TRIO programs. UWS future graduates and superior high school students were at the celebration. “I have students that come back to me and tell me I wouldn’t be…

UMD Students Speak Out For Justice After Offensive Posts Found On Social Media

Several students, faculty and staff showed up to the "Speak Out For Justice" Event.

April 20, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Recent events on the UMD campus have shed a light on an ugly truth. Discrimination still exists. Now students are demanding action and change. Photos recently posted on social media have caused enough of a firestorm for students to speak out for justice. As students prepare for Islamic Awareness Week, this is what they saw. Someone commented,…

U of M President Visits UMD Campus

President Kaler tries to get to all campuses at least once a year.

April 20, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler checked in on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. Kaler who is also an engineer visited an engineering lab to test the strength of some of the concrete. Kaler says he was excited for the opportunity to have some fun and break some concrete. “We’re deeply embedded in this community and we think UMD is an…

Clean and Safe Team Answers Questions About Superior Street Construction

April 20, 2018

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. –Drivers in Duluth may have noticed some “ROAD CLOSED” signs downtown, as a massive construction project on Superior Street began earlier this week. The Greater Downtown Council is there to help. The council has set up a kiosk with members of the Clean and Safe team to answer questions and field comments from downtown pedestrians. The city is…

New Shingles Vaccine Available

Medical professionals say you should receive the shingles vaccine whether you remember having chicken pox or not.

April 20, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a common disease in elderly adults, medical professionals warn, shingles can be painful and cause many side effects. But now a new vaccine is on the market. The new shingles vaccine Shingrix is %90 effective. Medical professionals recommend it for anyone over 50. The vaccine is given in two doses, then lasts for a lifetime. Studies show by…

Duluth Teens Continue Protest of Gun Violence

April 20, 2018

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn.-On this day in 1999, two Colorado teenagers executed one of the most infamous school shootings in our nation’s history. And today, on the nineteenth anniversary of the Columbine massacre, teens across the country are still speaking their minds about gun violence. Earlier this morning, at Duluth’s City Hall, a group of students from Harbor City Charter School were…

Evening Update: 4-20-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

April 20, 2018

Site Staff,

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UMD’s Food Court Transforms Into Nearly Waste Free Dining

In 2016, UMD's sustainability efforts included students producing 40,000 pounds of food locally.

April 20, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Earth Day is on April 22 and already the food court at University of Minnesota Duluth’s Kirby Student Center has transformed into becoming nearly waste free. There are now compostable lids, straws and cups available while dining. Students are now helping educate others so they can compost. It’s called “trash talk.” “Students are really receptive to learning more about what goes…

North Korea Says it Will Suspend Nuclear and Missile Testing

The country Says it’s Making the Move to Shift its National Focus

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the suspension of nuclear and ICBM tests went into effect Saturday. The country says it’s making the move to shift its national focus and improve…

Producer and DJ Known as Avicii has Been Found Dead

Avicii was 28-years-old

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File) NEW YORK (AP) – The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman. Publicist Diana Baron said in a statement that the 28-year-old DJ, born Tim Bergling, was in Muscat, Oman. Avicii was a pioneer of the contemporary Electronic Dance Movement and a rare DJ capable of worldwide arena tour….

Update on MN Slip and Seawall Reconstruction Project

April 20, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth issued a release this afternoon to provide an update about the MN Slip seawall reconstruction project in Canal Park: “The City of Duluth continues to collaborate with our partners at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the DECC, the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and our consultant to complete the reconstruction of…

Update on Cooper Elementary School Fire

The School District Plans to Have a new Opening Date by May 18

April 20, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior School District said in a release today that they hope to have an idea of the opening date for the new Cooper Elementary School building by May 18th. Currently, there are many hands on deck as manufacturers, cleaning crews, and architects work to get the interior of the building cleaned up and assessed for damage….

Twin Cities School bus Driver Removed After Leading Prayer

Nathaniel Says he Never Forced Students to Pray

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis-area church pastor who also drives a school bus says his rights to free speech and to practice his religion were violated when he was taken off his route for leading students in prayer. It is not the first time George Nathaniel has faced consequences for leading prayers. Nathaniel was fired from driving children in the…

29th Annual Fitger’s 5K Signals Start of Spring

The Race Will Begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday

April 20, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 29th Annual Fitger’s 5K Run & Walk kicks off tomorrow morning at Fitger’s. The race starts at Fitger’s and travels through Downtown Duluth into Canal Park and finishes back at Fitger’s on Superior Street. Proceeds from the race benefit the Young Athletes Foundation which assists with the promotion, development and encouragement of healthy and active lives…

Deputies Shot Through Restaurant Window; Sheriff Blames Hate

58-year-old John Hubert Highnote Shot Them Before Killing Himself

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP) TRENTON, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say two Florida sheriff’s deputies were shot dead through the window of a Chinese restaurant by a man who then killed himself. The shooter was identified as a man from a small town just up the road from the restaurant, and his motive wasn’t immediately known, but the sheriff…

Democratic Party Sues Russia, Trump Campaign and Wikileaks

The DNC Claims Conspiracy to win 2016 Presidential Election

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK (AP) – The Democratic National Committee has sued President Donald Trump’s campaign, his son, his son-in-law, the Russian Federation and WikiLeaks, saying they conspired to help Trump win the 2016 presidential election. The DNC filed the lawsuit Friday in federal court in Manhattan. It seeks unspecified damages and an order to prevent further interference with DNC…

Zoo Hosts “Party for the Planet” Ahead of Earth Day

Event Supports Snow Leopard Trust

April 20, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tonight it’s going to be a big party at the Lake Superior Zoo and everyone is invited! The Party for the Planet celebrates Earth Day and gives visitors a chance to explore the zoo after hours. It’s taking place Friday, April 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Guest can check out the animals and meet endangered species…

BWCA School Trust Lands Dispute Moves Closer to Resolution

Minnesota and the U.S. Forest Service are Closer to Colving a Decades-old Dispute

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota and the U.S. Forest Service are closer to solving a decades-old dispute over 83,000 acres of state-owned land locked up inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The state has been unable to use the “school trust lands” to generate money for public schools since 1978. But $4 million from the $1.3 trillion government funding…

Working Out with XMT-3 Training Studio

Active Adventures: Why Weight and Resistance Training is Vital for Runners

April 20, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the weather begins to warm, more and more people are heading outside to enjoy the nice days. Many are doing their first runs outside, while some are training for Grandma’s Marathon. One local personal trainer believes private training can be a game-changer for those looking to get in shape. Eric Franklin, the owner of XMT-3 Training…

West Skyline Parkway Wall Restorations to Start Next Week

The Restorations Will be Split Into two Projects This Construction Season

April 20, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will begin retaining wall restorations on Monday along West Skyline Parkway. According to their release detours will be installed and West Skyline Parkway will be closed in the coming week. The two locations are the Section 3 Turnout area (near Hank Jensen Drive) and the Oneota Overlook located between 24th Avenue West and…

21-Year-old Charged With Killing Woman, son Near Perham

Hillman Told Investigators the Victims "Were Just Weird"

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

PERHAM, Minn. (AP) _ Prosecutors say a 21-year-old man with a history of mental illness and violence killed a woman and her adult son who had taken him into their home in Otter Tail County. William Hillman has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 42-year-old Denise McFadzen and 21-year-old Dalton McFadzen. Their bodies were…

Northlanders Work Toward Increasing Minnesota’s Recycling Rate

In recent years the Minnesota recycling average has hovered around 50 percent.

April 20, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The United States has an average recycling rate of almost 35 percent. In recent years, the Minnesota average has hovered around 50 percent. With Earth Day happening April 22, experts are reminding folks it’s not too late to do a little more recycling for the benefit of the environment. This is what a typical day looks like at…

Hundreds of School Walkouts Planned on Columbine Anniversary

Minnesota Students Will Also be Participating in Today's Walkouts

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)(AP) – Another wave of student walkouts is expected to disrupt classes Friday at hundreds of schools across the U.S. as young activists press for tougher gun laws. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, which left 13 people dead in Littleton, Colorado. At 10 a.m., students…

Additional Exposure Charges Filed Against Ex-Superintendent

Staska was Arrested and Released on March 21

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

(courtesy of Fox9)COLD SPRING, Minn. (AP) – The former superintendent of the Rocori School District is facing additional charges of indecent exposure. Eight more counts have been added to 10 previous charges of indecent exposure filed in Stearns County against Scott Staska. The St. Cloud Times says the additional charges are connected to incidents that happened in St. Cloud between…

One Injured, Suspect in Custody in Florida School Shooting

One Student was Shot in the Ankle

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

OCALA , Fla. (AP) – Authorities say one student shot another in the ankle at a Florida high school and a suspect is in custody. The Ocala Star-Banner reports the shooting happened Friday morning at Forest High School which was on lockdown. The injured student was taken to a local hospital. Police say the suspected shooter is also a student…

Wells Fargo to pay $1B for Mortgage, Auto Lending Abuses

Wells Fargo was Also Fined $100 Million in September 2016

April 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo is being fined a combined $1 billion by two federal regulators for abuses tied to its mortgage and auto lending businesses. The bank will pay $500 million to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, its main bank regulator, as well as $500 million to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This is the…

Construction Halted On Already Delayed MN Slip Seawall; Irvin, Vista Affected

Continued Delays Center Around Slip's Historical Preservation Review

April 19, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned the William A. Irvin and Vista Fleet – two of Duluth’s top tourist attractions – might not be fully open for business as the upcoming tourism season begins – a season that usually get underway in less than two weeks in May. The uncertainty of the Vista and Irvin’s normal operations centers around…

North Pole Heroes

50th Anniversary of the Plaisted Polar expedition

April 19, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Plaisted Polar Expedition all started because two men came up with the idea over dinner at the Pickwick here in Duluth fifty years ago. Ralph Plaisted and Art Aufderheide assembled a six man crew and a plan to snow mobile their way to the north pole. They certainly were the first to accomplish their feat and it’s…

CSS Students Working To Pass Resolution On Plastic Bags and Straws

The organization, Bag it Duluth is hoping schools like University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Wisconsin–Superior and Lake Superior College will follow suit with this initiative.

April 19, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students from the College of St. Scholastica (CSS) are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to the use of plastic on its campus. Students are working with school administration to pass a resolution called “Building a Sustainable CSS.” It includes a fee of $0.10 for plastic bags that students would be responsible for paying…

Veterans Provide Consistency Amidst UMD Roster Questions

Comments From Head Football Coach Curt Wiese

April 19, 2018

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DULUTH- After last seasons campaign was racked with injuries there’s plenty of question marks heading into Friday’s spring game. The biggest being which one of UMD’s three starting quarterbacks will take the reigns this coming fall. Last season, Juniors Mike Rybarczyk and Ben Everhart both suffered injuries after emerging as front runners for the full time gig. At the end of the…

Local Student Discusses Gender Neutrality at State Tournament

The Denfeld High School speech team qualified for the state tournament.

April 19, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Students at Denfeld Highschool are speaking out for what they believe in at a state level competition. The Denfeld Highschool speech team qualified for the state tournament. The five students are competing in St. Paul on Friday, April 20th. One student is using this platform to speak-out on gender neutrality. “It’s really nice to be able to share…

Education Leaders Discuss Helping Kids Experiencing Trauma

Organizers believe educating a variety of organizations using the same message, helps with consistency.

April 19, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a common concern for educators trying to find the best way to reach students facing tough situations in their lives. Education leaders from across Northland spent Thursday learning how to better handle these students. The conference is not only a space for educators to learn as a team but also a chance to share experiences. The Early…

Enbridge Line 3 Protesters Attend Pretrial

This comes after protesters locked themselves inside Wells Fargo back in January.

April 19, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- The controversial Enbridge Line 3 battle continues as three protestors attended a pretrial hearing on Thursday, after chaining themselves to Wells Fargo back in January. Protestors Michael Niemi, Ernest Burbank, and Scot Bol are facing misdemeanors of disorderly conduct, trespassing, and obstructing the legal process. They pleaded not guilty at St. Louis County Court. Defendants say they aim…

Rudy Giuliani to Join Trump Legal Team in Russia Probe

Guiliani Fills the Void Left by Attorney John Dowd

April 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is joining the legal team defending President Donald Trump in the special counsel’s Russia investigation, a Trump attorney said Thursday. With the addition of Giuliani, Trump gains an experienced litigator and former U.S. attorney in Manhattan. Trump is looking to bring his involvement with special counsel Robert…

Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Going out of Business Sales

The Sale Will run for 10 to 12 Weeks

April 19, 2018

Site Staff,

(Jack Hanrahan/Erie Times-News via AP)MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced in a release today that the company’s going out of business sales will begin tomorrow in 212 stores and e-commerce websites. The sales will run for 10-12 weeks in stores and online. The liquidation sales come after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved an agreement…

Ten Days old, she Makes Senate History in her Pink cap

New Rule Made Maile the First Newborn to Appear in Senate

April 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON (AP) — Tiny Maile Pearl made Senate history Thursday without making a sound. The tightly wrapped 10-day-old baby, brought to the well of the chamber by her mother, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, became the first newborn to appear there, just one day after the Senate approved a new rule permitting it. “It’s about time,” the Illinois Democrat and…

Judge Rejects Cosby Team’s bid for Acquittal

Defense Asked the Judge to Clear Cosby

April 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

Bill Cosby (Reuters) NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) – Bill Cosby’s lawyers have lost another bid to cut his sex assault retrial short. Judge Steven O’Neill rejected a defense motion that he acquit Cosby and send jurors home. The defense asked the judge to clear the 80-year-old comedian after prosecutors rested their case Thursday afternoon. Cosby’s lawyers say prosecutors haven’t proved charges…

Father Charged With Causing Death of 3-Year-old son

Authorities say the boy Died of Homicidal Violence

April 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (AP) – The father of a toddler who dies last week in Wilkin County has been charged with causing his son’s death. WDAY-TV reports 35-year-old Tracy Brant is charged with felony murder, third-degree assault and malicious punishment of a child in the death of 3-year-old Winter Barker. The child was found not breathing at the Breckenridge apartment April…

Prosecutor Closes Prince Death Case; no Charges

Evidence Shows Prince Thought he was Taking Vicodin

April 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The prosecutor in the Minnesota County where Prince died says he’s filing no criminal charges in the musician’s death. The announcement Thursday from Carver County Attorney Mark Metz means the state’s investigation into how Prince got the fentanyl that killed him is closed. It came hours after documents revealed a doctor accused of illegally prescribing an opioid…

Hibbing Police Investigating Alleged Armed Robbery

There Were no Injuries or Threat to the Community

April 19, 2018

Site Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. – Three individuals have been taken into custody following an armed robbery of a female in the 800 block of East 41st Street in Hibbing. Authorities were dispatched to the scene on Wednesday afternoon where the victim stated she arrived at an apartment to meet a female acquaintance. According the victim while she was at the apartment three…

Chef Creates Award-Winning Stuffed French Toast

Cooking Connection: Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

April 19, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A local restaurant is touting a new title after a successful run at an international competition. Farley’s Family Restaurant got Second Place at the World Food Championships with their Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuff French Toast with Bananas Foster and Candied Bacon recipe. Kelly Trumpold, the Owner and Executive Chef of Farley’s Family Restaurant, showed FOX 21’s…

UW-Superior Students to Perform Comedy Musical

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

April 19, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you’re looking for a laugh in the coming weeks, you may want to check out UW-Superior’s performance of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical will be performed April 27-28 and May 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 and May 6 at 2 p.m. in the Manion Theatre on the UWS campus. Written…