CLOQUET, Minn.-In late July, the Cloquet community was dealt a huge blow when a manufacturer of Diamond brand products shutdown. The factory had been there since 1904 and had built up a solid workforce of nearly 90 employees. Now the factory has a new owner which brings with it some new life. City leadership say it’s a good sign that…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Applebee’s will be closing its doors for good this Sunday. Business Insider is reporting that it is expected that the national chain will be closing between 60 and 80 locations this year after closing nearly 100 last year. According to area management about 40 people currently work at the Cloquet location. They state that current…
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A gunman took at least three people hostage at the largest veterans home in the United States on Friday, leading to a lockdown of the sprawling grounds in California, authorities said. Authorities said they could not immediately say if anyone was injured. Police evacuated the property of the Veterans Home of California after reports of a…
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Flanked by family members of students who were killed during a mass shooting just over three weeks ago, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a $400 million school safety bill in response to the tragedy that killed 17 people at a high school. He said the bill, which was written since the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have approved the first direct-to-consumer breast cancer gene test. But the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will require warnings about the limitations of the genetic information from California-based 23andMe. The test, which analyzes DNA from saliva, can only detect three out of more than 1,000 known inherited BRCA gene mutations. It cannot determine…
DULUTH, Minn. – Gregory Sullwold, who was accused of releasing the Vista Fleet boats into the harbor last September, has pleaded guilty to felony theft indifferent to owner’s rights. The Greenwood man allegedly released the boats last year into the harbor with one of them nearly getting hit by a freighter. The boats were not damaged in the incident. Sullwold…
O’BRIEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Beltrami County Sheriff’s was called to a residence in Frohn Township in Beltrami County after receiving a call of a male not breathing from a suspected heroin overdose. Beltrami County 911 Dispatchers had occupants at the residence administer CPR on the subject. Deputies continued CPR on the scene until Ambulatory Services arrived. The male victim…
NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Shrkeli, the smirking “Pharma Bro” vilified for jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug, was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for defrauding investors in two failed hedge funds. The self-promoting pharmaceutical executive notorious for trolling critics online was convicted in a securities fraud case last year unconnected to the price increase dispute….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minnesota group is rallying around a tenured Augsburg University professor who’s been asked to meet with federal immigration officials to discuss a “plan for removal.” Minnesota Public Radio reports that Mzenga Wanyama is set to meet with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Friday. A group of colleagues and other supporters plan to appear outside the ICE office…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hunter Goeden has returned home this morning and is safe. The Duluth Police Department appreciates the public’s help in looking for him. Categories: News, News – Latest News
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota is considering changing the name of its student union building because it’s named after a segregationist. The university’s student government passed a resolution this week that says the school should rename the Coffman Memorial Union to a “neutral name” that reflects inclusive values. The building is named after former university president Lotus D….
SUPERIOR, Wis. -With Spring and Summer around the corner, several people are working to get into shape for the warmer months. One place to do that is The Strength Factory in Superior. For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay did a circuit bodyweight workout with CEO Kelly Kellar. The gym focuses on strong bodies and strong minds with…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota authorities issued more citations for distracted driving in 2017, while citations for speeding and lack of seat belt use saw declines. Authorities gave out 7,357 citations for texting while driving in 2017. That’s up nearly 23 percent from 2016, and up 331 percent from five years ago. The Department of Public Safety says distracted driving contributed…
St. Paul, Minn. – Yesterday, Minnesota Legislators and supporters gathered in the Minnesota State Capitol to announce legislation that will protect no-cost birth control coverage in Minnesota from further attacks by the Trump Administration. The legislation will guarantee the basic right of Minnesotans to plan their families and access the birth control method that is right for them. The Protect…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old male. Hunter Joseph Goeden did not return home from school yesterday, March 8. Hunter is approximately 5’8”, 115 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair. He was last seen wearing a purple/green plaid shirt, white jogging pants, A Seahawks BB cap, grey Nike…
DULUTH, Minn. – An accidental cooking fire that broke out at a Duluth high rise apartment last night has sent one to an area hospital for an evaluation. Fire crews responded to the Tri-Towers Apartments around 7:00 p.m. where smoke was billowing out of the sixth floor of the building. Fire damage is estimated to be around $20,000. Categories: News,…
(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump plan to meet in May for nuclear disarmament talks, a whiplash development that would put two leaders who’ve repeatedly insulted, threatened and dismissed each other in the same room, possibly in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. It would have been an unthinkable…
A first-of-its-kind batch of beer is now brewing at Hoops in Canal Park. It’s created by a group of brewers who hope to pay it forward on International Women’s Day. Competitors don’t usually work together on one product; it’s about a rare as a brew house over-flowing with women. But on a day to celebrate female empowerment who better than…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are celebrating the region’s largest heroin bust ever. Twelve people have been charged in a forty-six count federal indictment and twenty more have been arrested for state crimes. Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force members hope their first major heroin bust sends a message to drug dealers…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Some Minnesota landowners have a strong message for Enbridge. Clean up your mess. They were in Grand Rapids today letting Enbridge know they are not backing down when it comes to what they consider the abandonment of Line 3. The group Minnesotans for Pipeline Cleanup released a report explaining the financial, legal and environmental impact they…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A well known Northland business has a new location. Ray’s Sport & Marine has been around since the 60s. The family business has grown to six dealerships in northern Minnesota and is expanding in Grand Rapids. The 4,500 square foot shop recently relocated about a block and a half away from its previous location and is seeing an increase…
DULUTH, Minn.- One local Duluth brewery will soon be serving beer at the Miller Hill Mall for a limited time. Canal Park Brewery will serve select brews and menu items at the old Teavana location. Officials say two old favorites from past years will be on tap including the black IPA and an imperial lager. “Were very excited its such…
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders are helping a non–profit organization in roaring twenties style The Greysolon Ballroom is filled with music, dancing, and smiling faces all raising money for CHOICE unlimited’s arts program. “We’re just having a huge party,” CHOICE unlimited executive director Kristie Bachman said. “We’re celebrating CHOICE unlimited’s arts program. We have people in flapper dresses, everyone is just having a…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local psychotherapist from the Arrowhead Psychological Clinic discussed how kids’ health can be impacted by spending a lot of time on social media websites. She told us social media can help kids communicate and get information but it can cause isolation and cyber-bullying. She says it can also bring school shootings and other violent events closer…
(AP)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump raised concerns about the graphic depiction of violence in video games at a White House meeting Thursday with members of the industry and some of their most vocal critics. Searching for ways to respond to last month’s Florida school shooting, Trump has questioned the impact of video games, although decades of research have failed…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Today, Republican candidiate for the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota, Pete Stauber, released the following state after President Trump announced his plan to introduce tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum: “Today is a great day for Northeast Minnesota. I fully support President Trump’s decision to introduce a 25% tariff on foreign steel. Millions of tons of sub-par…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police were notified of a threat made by a student at Duluth East this morning. The student was overheard making a threat to shoot up the school and a specific staff member. As a result of the police investigation a 15-year-old male was taken into custody and lodged at the Arrowhead Juvenile Center on charges of…
DULUTH, Minn. – More than 20 restaurants with the Duluth Local Restaurant Association have sent a letter to city councilors against the idea of requiring Earned Sick and Safe Time for all employees. Councilors are expected to take up the issue at the next city council meeting March 26. The ordinance would include two options: 1. Workers would earn safe…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Republicans who control the Legislature are charting major changes to how the state handles information technology. Minnesota’s Information Technology Services agency has been in the spotlight following the botched roll out of the new driver’s registration system called MNLARS. It’s the second major technological flop under Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration, after MNsure’s bungled launch in…
Conrrado Cruz Perez. (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) _ A Minnesota restaurant worker is accused of urinating in a co-worker’s water bottle after the woman rejected his advances. Prosecutors charged 47-year-old Conrrado Cruz Perez of Minneapolis with adulterating a substance with bodily fluids. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports deputies were called to the restaurant…
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP) – Sources outside the White House say President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take effect in 15 days, with Canada and Mexico indefinitely excluded from the duties. Trump is ordering import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum later Thursday. He says American manufacturers need to be protected…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department a juvenile male has been apprehended for making a shooting threat against Duluth East. The male has been placed in custody. There are no other suspects in this case and there is no ongoing threat. According to police no guns have been recovered. Categories: News, News – Latest News
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers are looking to ride the momentum of cities raising their tobacco sales age by proposing a statewide increase to 21. A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday that would raise the age for tobacco sales from 18 to 21. If passed, Minnesota would be the sixth state to increase its…
HAYWARD, Wis. – It’s the time of year when colleges across the country are taking applications and registering current students for classes, and that includes right here in the Northland. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is always welcoming new students. This morning, LCO Marketing and Student Success Counselor Taylor Nelson, along with Marketing Assistant and Student Intern Lindsay Dillon…
FLORIDA (AP) – The Florida House passed a school safety bill Wednesday that includes new restrictions on rifle sales and a program to arm some teachers. The bill includes raising the age to purchase a firearm to 21 from 18, require a three day waiting period for firearm purchases, ban the sale or possession of bump fire stocks, give law…
DULUTH, Minn. – Arc Northland is once again holding their Chocolate After Dark Fundraiser. The 21st annual event will include sampling chocolate creations from featured local chefs, a silent auction, a gift card wall and a cash bar. All proceeds from the event go to supporting and expanding Arc Northland’s advocacy and educational programming for individuals and families with disabilities….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is sending out a warning this morning of an apparent spoofing scam. A male caller has been targeting the area utilizing a number out of Cambridge, MN claiming to be collecting donations on behalf of a first responder’s fundraiser. When pressed for more information about their organization and where they were based out…
(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Birmingham closed one of its largest schools for a thorough safety sweep Thursday after metal detectors and other security measures failed to keep students from handling a gun in a classroom where one 17-year-old was fatally shot and another wounded in an apparent accident. “We consider it accidental until the investigation takes us elsewhere,”…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Florida authorities say the driver of a pickup truck was drunk when he crashed into a van leaving a Minnesota Twins spring training game in Fort Myers, killing one woman and injuring 14 others, all from Minnesota. A Florida Highway Patrol crash report says at least one of the 14 injured when the van rolled…
DULUTH, Minn – Thursday, March 8 is International Women’s Day! The day is aimed at recognizing the cultural, political, social and economic achievements of women around the world. The initiative also sheds light on gender parity and closing the pay gap. The world economic forum estimates that global gender equality won’t be achieved until 2133. Thursday morning on FOX 21…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The largest physicians’ organization in Minnesota is calling for a ban on assault weapons and more research on gun violence in the wake of the Florida high school shooting. Leaders of the Minnesota Medical Association say it’s time that gun violence becomes a public health issue. In a statement Thursday, the group says “failure to intervene in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s multi-million dollar seawall reconstruction project is moving along. Fencing is up and the big steel pillars for a new and improved seawall are going up after the old wall was deteriorating. The project is expected to be complete after Grandma’s Marathon weekend. The seasonal opening of the William A. Irvin will be delayed a bit, but…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northern Lights Express high-speed rail line from Duluth to Minneapolis has cleared its environmental review. The federal review states the project will not have significant environmental impacts, according the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The project can now steam ahead to get funding for final design and construction. When completed, the passenger train will travel 90 miles…
DULUTH, Minn. – The limit on vacation rentals in Duluth is getting new attention because of a continued increase in demand for licenses. The city’s Planning Commission is recommending the city increase its licenses from 2017’s increase of 60 to 114. The proposal also calls for a limit of three licenses per person. The city council will have the final say,…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s closing time for the Minit Mart and convenience store on Highway 53 near the Miller Hill Mall. The gas station owners chose not to renew the lease with the owners of Hansen’s Auto Service, which owns the property and has that business there, too. Hansen’s will remain open. The owners hope to have a new tenant…
DULUTH, Minn.- In recent years the Lincoln Park community has been aiming to make fresh foods more accessible. The area was deemed a food desert, meaning there’s no grocery story within 1.5 miles, but community members say progress has been made. Nearly five years ago a campaign was launched to help create better access to healthy food in Lincoln Park….
DULUTH, Minn.- New gas station developments near neighborhoods in Duluth, could be a lot smaller in the future. The planning commission is proposing a reduction of pumps to a maximum of six, with public filling stations on both sides totaling 12 lines. The proposal comes after homeowners spoke out about a proposal of a Kwik Trip on Boundary Avenue, near Proctor. Which…
DULUTH, Minn.- The community is invited to turn back time for a good cause and enjoy a roaring twenties evening. Pick out your favorite mask, flapper dress, or outfit to support CHOICE, unlimited arts program. The fifth annual Unlimited Masquerades Ball will be held at Greysolon Ballroom. The adult event raises money for CHOICE, unlimited art program. The non–profit organization helps…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – It can be tough to decide on a career path. That’s why University of Wisconsin-Superipor (UWS) is helping students get closer to their educational goals with its majors and minors fair. The fair is also the kickoff to the advising season at UWS. Undeclared students met faculty and learned which majors and minors are offered. “A lot…
