Evening Update: 3-7-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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Duluth Depot Bugs Out With Latest Exhibit
Family Day on March 18 will get you and your family in for $25.
DULUTH, Minn. – A whole lot of insects have moved into the Duluth Depot, but there’s no need to be alarmed. They are all part of a new exhibit on display. The World of Giant Insects Exhibit features several animated insects like an Atlas beetle and Shadowtail caterpillar. It’s also educational. “For people who have a phobia about bugs, this…
Women in the Northland Go Red Against Heart Disease
Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a sea of red in Duluth for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women event. Go Red For Women started in 2003 to help increase awareness about the number one killer of women in the United States, heart disease. The campaign helps women identify risks so they can prevent heart disease. Doctors say signs…
Expect A New Look For Superior Street In Downtown Duluth
You're advised to use the parking ramps during the duration of the construction to help with parking issues.
DULUTH, Minn. – The start of a major reconstruction project in downtown Duluth is getting closer. The multi–million dollar project will be divided into three separate phases and take three years to complete. City officials believe if everything goes according to plan Northland Constructors of Duluth will be awarded the bid to handle this project at the next city council…
11-Year-Old Girl in Custody After Cloquet School Threat
Cloquet Police Say There Is No Concern About School Safety Following Investigation
CLOQUET, Minn. – An eleven year old girl is in police custody after she made a threat of violence referencing Cloquet Middle School and High School. Cloquet Police say all is safe at the school following their investigation Wednesday morning. Late Tuesday night, Cloquet Police were made aware of a social media post containing a violent threat to Cloquet schools….
Hibbing Courthouse Removes Ten Commandments Plaque
Plaque Had Been On Display For Decades
HIBBING, Minn.- St. Louis County officials have removed the Ten Commandments plaque from inside Hibbing Courthouse, which as been on display for decades. According to County Administrator Kevin Gray, the decision was made after a complaint from a non-profit group called Freedom From Religion Foundation. “We received a letter last month from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. After careful consideration,…
Emergency Lane Closure E 2nd Street at 7th Ave East Northbound Lane
Necessary repairs being made
SUPERIOR, Wis. – There is a northbound lane closure of East 2nd Street/Highway 2/53 at 7th Avenue East for an emergency manhole repair. The closure will last through tomorrow (Thursday) night. Please be prepared to slow down and expect traffic delays in this area, especially during the morning and evening commutes. Categories: News, News – Latest News
Duluth Prom Dress Giveaway Touches Colorado Bridal Shop
If the Dress Fits will be holding its third annual Prom Dress Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn. – If the Dress Fits will be holding its third annual Prom Dress Giveaway for local high school students on Sunday March 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bella Rose Bridal. The non-profit organization was founded by mother-daughter duo Ashley and Amy Arntson who have helped provide more than 100 free prom dresses to high school…
The Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Project Gets Green Light to Seek Funding
Federal Railroad Administration issues a Finding of No Significant Impact on Tier 2 Environmental Assessment.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Federal Administration has found that the Northern Lights Express project will not have significant environmental impacts and can proceed to seek funding for final design and construction. FRA and MnDOT, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, prepared a Tier 2 EA for the NLX Project, which examined the 152-mile project corridor relative to…
UPDATE: Eel Pout Festival Death Ruled Accidental
An autposy is still pending and the incident remains under investigation.
WALKER, Minn. – The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Samuel Schooley, age 21, an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. On February 25 at about 8:50 a.m. the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive male in a fish house at the Eel Pout Festival. The victim was transported to the Park Rapids Hospital…
School Shooting Suspect Indicted on 17 Counts of Murder
Could mean a death sentence if Cruz is convicted.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was formally charged Wednesday with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. The indictment returned by a grand jury in Fort Lauderdale also charges the 19-year-old with 17 counts of attempted murder for the Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas…
Update: Three Victims in Duluth Stabbing
Male has been taken into custody
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department there were three adult victims in the Riverside Neighborhood stabbing this morning stemming from a domestic assault incident. All three victims are being treated at local hospitals for non-life threatening injuries. A 34-year-old male was taken into custody at the scene and lodged at the St. Louis County Jail. He is…
Mall of America Owners Seek to add Water Park
The park would cost between $150 million and $200 million.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – The owners of the Mall of America hope to add a huge water park near the shopping center that the city of Bloomington would pay for and own. The Star Tribune reports that Triple 5 pitched the plan to the city’s Port Authority in a memo released Tuesday. The park would be about 225,000 square feet…
Bill Would Fine People who Pass off pet as Service Animal
Minnesota lawmakers are considering fines.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota lawmakers are considering fines for people who misrepresent their pets as trained service animals. A pair of bills in the House and Senate would make it a petty misdemeanor, punishable with a $100 fine. The House Public Safety Committee was taking up one of the bills Wednesday. Supporters of the fines say passing off…
20-year-old Sues Dick’s, Walmart Over new gun Policies
A 20-year-old man is suing both retailers alleging age discrimination.
(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 20-year-old man from Oregon has filed lawsuits against Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart, alleging the two retailers discriminated against him when they refused to sell him a rifle because of his age. Dick’s and Walmart restricted gun sales to people 21 and older in the wake of the Florida high school…
Find the Perfect Summer Camp through Annual Extravaganza
3rd Annual Summer Camp Extravaganza
DULUTH, Minn. – We’re at the tail end of winter and people of all ages are eager to get back outdoors to enjoy everything the Northland has to offer. Luckily. the Miller Hill Mall is stepping in to help. The 3rd Annual Summer Camp Extravaganza is taking place on Saturday, March 10 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event…
Breaking News: Duluth Stabbing Investigation
Duluth Police Department are investigating
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police responded to the Riverside Neighborhood of Duluth this morning at approximately 10:15 a.m. on the report of a stabbing. The Duluth Police Department are still in the process of investigating this incident, but state that all people involved are accounted for and there is no threat to the public. The FOX 21 News Team are…
Dayton Suggests $21 Million to Improve School Safety
The latest on Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal to improve school safety
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing $21 million in new funding for security enhancements and mental health improvements in Minnesota schools. The Democratic governor unveiled his proposal Wednesday to give schools dedicated funds for improvements like bulletproof glass and secure entrances. School safety is in the spotlight after the recent deadly school shooting in Florida. Republicans…
Thunder Bay Man Arrested for Drug Possession in Cook County
Over 3,000 non prescription narcotic pills seized.
GRAND MARIAS, Minn. – A Thunder Bay man was arrested on Friday by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance from the US Border patrol and charged with 1st Degree Drug Possession. John Edward Heinonen, age 60, picked up a package in Grand Portage that contained approximately 3,000 non-prescribed narcotic pills. “I commend the efforts of our CCSO investigator…
Keeping the Hive Alive During Winter
It Takes At Least 90 Pounds of Honey to Keep a Colony of Bees Alive Throughout the Winter
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – When you think of honey, a cute plastic bottle shaped like a bear probably comes to mind. But do you ever stop to think about how much work it took to produce the product? In just a few short weeks, snow will melt and flowers will force their way from the ground. You may think a honeybee…
Police Resolve Threat Referencing Cloquet High School
Officials say the Threat was Made Through Social Media
CLOQUET, Minn. – Authorities say all is safe in Cloquet Wednesday morning after police responded to a threat of violence referencing Cloquet High School. Tuesday evening the Cloquet Police Department was made aware of this potential threat of violence and immediately began investigating the incident. The threat was made through social media. Thirty minutes after being notified, officers located an…
PolyMet Decision Put on Hold
Federal Judge Stays Lawsuits
MINNEAPOLIS- A federal judge has put on hold four lawsuits filed by eight environmental groups to block a land swap that the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota needs to move forward. U.S. District Judge Joan Ericksen stayed the lawsuits while Congress considers legislation to force completion of the land exchange between PolyMet and the U.S. Forest Service. The…
Barnum Shovels Out After Winter Storm
BARNUM, Minn. – While Duluth missed out on the latest snowfall, the towns of Barnum and Moose Lake got hit hard with the flurries. Barnum schools had a two-hour delay due to the winter storm Monday night. Almost 10 inches that fell in the area overnight. “Hard work,” Barnum resident Mason St. Germain said when asked how the digging out was…
Duluth company selling U.S. Olympic Curling apparel sees rise in sales
Let's Play the Curling is seeing increased interest in their apparel after U.S. Olympic gold win
DULUTH, Minn. – Curling fever is taking over the United States, after Team Shuster took home Olympic gold last month. As Shuster and the team are off on a national media tour, fans have noticed some of the apparel they have been wearing. Sweatshirts and t–shirts were created by a business here in Duluth called Let’s Play The Curling as…
Second-Highest March Lake Superior Water Levels
Higher water levels creates some risk for damage
DULUTH, Minn. – With more perpetration in the great lakes region over the last few months, Lake Superior, along with the other Great Lakes, are seeing higher than the average water levels. According to a report from the Army Corps of Engineers, levels are more than a foot higher than they were compared to last year. “It’s high, but right now…
Superior Chamber Helps H.S. Students With Public Speaking Skills
The Workshop Is Part Of The Chamber's Youth Leadership Program
SUPERIOR, Wis. – More than 50 students got some training from the Superior-Douglas County Chamber on how to loosen up and feel more comfortable in their own skin. Instructors say it’s important for today’s youth to stand out to employers and colleges with their public speaking skills. “The biggest rewarding thing for me is just having them know more about…
Bent Paddle Brewing Teams Up with Northwoods Women in Science
Five percent of sales from the Session Barleywine beer will go toward the non-profit.
DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company has announced their latest partnership. Five percent of the sales from their current Valve Jockey beer, “Session” Barleywine, will benefit Northwoods Women in Science. The Valve Jockey Brewer’s Series celebrates the brewers’ creativity by giving them a platform to create a new brew. Beyond creating a recipe, they also showcase their passions and interests by…
Duluth Coffee Company Giving Coffee Lovers Coffee Cupping Experience
Duluth Coffee Company is located at 105 East Superior Street in downtown Duluth.
DULUTH, Minn. – You won’t look at coffee the same way after taking part in a coffee cupping experience at the Duluth Coffee Company. Coffee cupping is a method used to rate coffee. For Duluth Coffee Company the process lets them pay homage to coffee’s origin while also brewing coffee properly. Once you step into the cupping lab it involves very thorough smelling and tasting. “It creates a personality within the coffee. it creates an experience for…
Holocaust Survivor Visits Superior Middle School Students
Holocaust Survivor Fred Amram's book is titled We're in America Now.
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Every year eighth graders at Superior Middle School study the Holocaust. Right now the students are learning about the every day life of holocaust victims. Students received special insight from Author and Holocaust Survivor Fred Amram. The students’ teacher tells us this face–to–face interaction is very powerful for students and teaches them to think about their impact on the world. “Some of my students have come up with various community service…
Contaminated Slips in Duluth Harbor May Undergo Cleaning Process
Harbor dredge material will be used as one layer of capping material.
DULUTH, Minn. – Two slips in the Duluth Harbor may undergo a serious cleaning process to get rid of contamination. The contamination comes from past practices of disposing waste material from industrial sites. The plan is to turn about the top 15 inches of the bottom of the harbor into clean sand for bugs, fish and plants to live in. Slip 3…
Kids Learn American Sign Language
Classes Offered Every Tuesday at Little Neetchers in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids in Duluth are communicating in a new way with American Sign Language. The weekly sign and play classes at Little Neetchers on Grand avenue teaches kids to sign along with music and activities. The instructor says it’s a great way for kids to learn communication skills before they learn to talk. “Language development as far as…
Shannon Miller vs UMD Discrimination Trial Begins
Trial Is Expected Conclude Wednesday, March 14th
DULUTH, Minn. – The discrimination trial between former women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller and the University of Minnesota-Duluth started Tuesday. The trial begins after discrimination cases filed by two other former UMD coaches against the school were recently thrown out. Both sides made their opening arguments to the jury Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Downtown Duluth. Shannon Miller’s attorney…
Evening Update: 3-6-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: duluth, News
The Latest: Central Michigan University Shooting
College student arraigned in parents’ slaying
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) – A 19-year-old student accused of killing his parents inside a Central Michigan University dorm room has been arraigned. James Eric Davis Jr. is hospitalized but appeared in court via video for Tuesday’s hearing. He was arrested early Saturday following a manhunt. Davis is charged with murder in the Friday slayings of James and Diva Davis….
MNLARS Funding Clears Hurdle but With Strings Attached
A House committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would authorize the money but force to cut it from executive agency budgets.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers are clashing over how to fix the state’s new vehicle registration system. The botched roll out of the platform dubbed MNLARS has caused long delays and headaches. State officials have said they need an extra $43 million to fix it, including an emergency $10 million infusion. The Republican-controlled Legislature…
Watchdog: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act
The White House disputed the independent agency’s findings.
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog says White House counselor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns. The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert Mueller’s office, says Conway violated the Hatch Act twice last year when she spoke out in support of Republican Roy…
Minnesota Named Number One Best State for Women
WalletHub ranked key factors such as income, uninsured rates, and graduation rates.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – WalletHub has ranked Minnesota the No. 1 state for women. In the report, WalletHub looked at key factors such as income, uninsured rates, graduation rates, and lowest percentage of women in poverty. “In order to identify the best and worst states for women, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key dimensions,…
Target Raises Starting pay for Second Time in Less Than a Year
Plans to offer $15 an hour by 2020.
(Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP, file)NEW YORK (AP) – Target is raising its minimum starting pay for workers for the second time in less than a year after seeing a bigger and better pool of candidates. Target, which hiked starting pay to $11 an hour last fall, said all workers this spring will receive a minimum of $12 per…
UW-Stevens Point Reshuffles Resources, Could cut Some Majors
UW Stevens Point could eliminate more than a dozen majors.
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point could eliminate more than a dozen majors and lay off staff to cope with a projected budget deficit of $4.5 million over two years. University officials say the 13 programs that could be eliminated include American studies, art, English, French, geography, geoscience, German, history, music literature, philosophy, political science, sociology…
Allina Patients Notified of Risk due to Reused Syringes
Clinic tells patients to get tested for HIV
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Allina Health has notified dozens of patients at St. Paul dermatology clinic that they might want to be tested for HIV or hepatitis because a nurse practitioner had been reusing syringes. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports Allina spokesman David Kanihan says the risk of infection is extremely low _ less than one percent. But,…
Brownstone Church Stands in Duluth for Over 100 Years
Northland Uncovered: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is filled with historic churches and they each have their own unique beginning. One church in town has been standing for over 100 years and in that time, two congregations have found their home inside. The building that is now home to Mount Olive Lutheran Church was built in 1906. The Mount Olive…
AICHO Works to Rebuild Rooftop Garden
Leadership Duluth Asks Community to Sponsor AICHO Garden Beds
DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian Community Housing Organization is growing its rooftop garden and is seeking donors. The garden was removed last year as roof work was completed. Now, as AICHO looks to move it back, it’s also expanding. AICHO is focused on helping Native women with social issues impacting them such as domestic violence, housing, advocacy and cultural…
2 Charged in Ashland Homicide
Both face 2 counts of felony charges.
ASHLAND, Wis. – Both suspects, 42-year-old Matthew Phillips and 38-year-old Jennifer Mustache, have been charged in the killing of Marcus Holton. Holton, 52, was found dead in his home in Ashland Feb. 25. Phillips and Mustache were arrested in Superior on Feb. 27. Mustache was found with a small amount of methamphetamine at the time of her arrest. Phillips and…
Prescription Opioids Fail new Rigorous Test for Chronic Pain
Yearlong study offers new evidence.
CHICAGO (AP) – A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain In patients with stubborn back aches or hip or knee arthritis, opioids worked no better than over-the-counter drugs or other nonopioids at reducing problems with walking or sleeping. And they provided slightly less pain relief. Opioids tested included morphine, oxycodone or fentanyl patches…
North Korea Reportedly Willing to Hold Nuclear Talk With US
North Korean leader Kim Jung Un has expressed a willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament with the United States
(Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jung Un has expressed a willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament with the United States and impose a moratorium on nuclear and missile tests during such talks, a senior South Korean official said Tuesday after returning from the North. Kim also agreed to meet…
Dayton Updates Plan for Lowering Nitrate Levels in Water
More hearings this summer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton has unveiled a revised measure to reduce elevated nitrate levels in water supplies and ensure more Minnesotans have safe drinking water. Dayton and Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson announced the proposal Tuesday after holding 17 public meetings attended by over 1,500 farmers, landowners and other Minnesotans, and receiving over 800 written comments on…
UnitedHealthcare to Pass Drug Rebates on to Some Customers
The nation’s largest health insurer plans to give some customers a break at the pharmacy counter starting next year.
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) (AP) – The nation’s largest health insurer plans to give some customers a break at the pharmacy counter starting next year. UnitedHealthcare said Tuesday that it will pass along rebates from drug manufacturers to customers when they fill a prescription. Those rebates could amount to a few bucks or several hundred dollars, depending on the drug….
Audit Finds Jump in Senior Abuse Reports, Faults Oversight
Reports of abuse and neglect at senior care facilities have grown by 50 percent in the last five years.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A new state review shows reports of abuse and neglect at senior care facilities have grown by 50 percent in the last five years. A legislative audit released Tuesday concluded that the office that investigates maltreatment in Minnesota’s senior care homes is plagued by high turnover and ineffective case management. The report says the Office…
Duluth Antique Marketplace Attracting Dozens of Vendors
Duluth Antique Marketplace is Located at 5705 Grand Avenue in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been known for years, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. With the popularity of shabby chic and repurposing these days one local business owner in Duluth is inviting everyone to experience the new age of antiquing. “We don’t have a lot of retail in West Duluth anymore,” said dealer Jeanne Koneczny. With customers coming in,…
City of Superior hosts listening session with business community
Local business leaders took part in a discussion about ways to improve the city's economy
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The City of Superior held another in a series of listening sessions on Monday. The city has been hosting listening sessions with different demographic groups to get a feel for what the community likes about Superior, as well as address areas in which the city could improve. ” is already a great place to work, play and live,”…
