Evening Update: 2-15-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News
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Polar Plungers to Dive into Frigid Lake Superior Saturday
Duluth Polar Bear Plunge Supports Special Olympics Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of brave souls will be jumping into the frigid waters of Lake Superior this weekend and it’s all for a good cause. The Duluth Polar Bear Plunge, benefitting Special Olympics Minnesota, is Saturday. “Special Olympics athletes, just in our area, we have a few hundred people. There’s 8,000 in the state and they range anywhere from…
Warning Signs May Have Been Missed in School Shooting Case
“I'm going to be a professional school shooter,” - “Nikolas Cruz” posted in September
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Months before authorities say Nikolas Cruz walked into his former high school and slaughtered 17 people, the troubled teen began showing what may have been warning signs he was bent on violence. “I’m going to be a professional school shooter,” a YouTube user with the screen name “Nikolas Cruz” posted in September. The 19-year-old had gotten…
Former Duluth News Personality Running for Congress
Michelle Lee Running for Rep. Rick Nolan's Seat
FROM FACEBOOKDULUTH, Minn.-Former Duluth news personality Michelle Lee has announced she’s running for the Eighth District congressional seat up for grabs. Her announcement comes just a week after Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL) announced he will be retiring at the end of his term. Lee would be running as a Democrat. To find out more about her campaign, visit her website…
1998 Tornado Causes Missing Bell Mystery
Historians are one step closer to uncovering the origin of a 132-year-old bell in St. Peter, MN.
Photo by Jackson Forderer (Courtesy: Mankato Free Press)ST. PETER, Minn. (AP) – History experts in southern Minnesota are investigating the possibility that a large bell anonymously left at a historic site in the state a few years ago is the same one that once hung in St. Peter’s history center. The Mankato Free Press reports that the 132-year-old brass object…
Duluth Polar Bear Plunge is Saturday
Plungers Dive into Lake Superior for Good Cause
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend hundreds of people will be jumping into the frigid waters of Lake Superior all for a good cause. The Duluth Polar Bear Plunge is taking place on Saturday, February 17. The annual dive ito the lake raises money for Special Olympics Minnesota. Duluth Police Officer Mike Thamm says Minnesota has one of the biggest Special…
NE Minnesota Moose Population Still Stable, But Low
DNR Releases Moose Survey Results
Photo: MN DNRST. PAUL, Minn.-The Department of Natural Resources says the moose population in northeastern Minnesota remains stable but relatively low for the seventh year in a row. The department released results of the 2018 moose survey Thursday. DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr says while the moose population appears stable, low numbers of moose “are still a major concern” for the…
UMD Students to Perform with Orchestra
17th Annual Student Competition Concert
DULUTH, Minn. – Next week musicians at UMD will be performing in the 17th Annual Student Competition Concert. This is taking place on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Weber Music Hall. Tickets can be purchased by calling 218-726-8877, or by visiting tickets.umn.edu. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Features, Links, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Orchestra, UMD, UMD Orchestra,…
Two Suspects Could be Facing Multiple Charges in Hibbing False Imprisonment Case
Incident Happened Yesterday Afternoon in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn.-Two men were arrested in Hibbing yesterday for alleged false imprisonment. The incident occurred at about 5 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a call of a male being held against his will by another male with a gun in the 3800 block of Second Avenue West. A reporting party said her boyfriend had been contacted by a male to…
Florida Shooting Suspect’s ‘Disturbing’ Social Media Posts Being Dissected
Florida Shooting Suspect Facing 17 Counts of Premeditated Murder
PARKLAND, Fla.-A law enforcement official says the former student suspected of killing at least 17 people at a Florida high school posted “very, very disturbing” material on social media before the deadly shooting rampage. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said the suspect, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for unspecified disciplinary reasons. Israel says…
Lake Superior College Has An Issue With Leaking Roofs
School administrators say a lot of the updates have been put off for too long.
DULUTH, Minn. – Whenever it rains, water leaks into offices at Lake Superior College in Duluth. That’s one reason the college is included on Gov. Dayton’s proposed bonding bill list for $6 million dollars in funding. Many buildings on campus are state of the art, but have been built around older buildings that are almost 60 years old. School administrators…
Stabbing in Lincoln Park Sends One to the Hospital
The Stabbing Remains Under Investigation by the Duluth Police Department
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say they responded to reports of a stabbing incident early Thursday around 1:45 a.m. The stabbing involved multiple people, and occurred at North 21st Avenue West and 3rd Street in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood. Officials say they located one male at the scene. The person was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor…
With Nolan Out, Radinovich Joins Race for 8th District
Rep. Rick Nolan Announced His Retirement Last Week
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Former Democratic state lawmaker Joe Radinovich is entering the race for Rep. Rick Nolan’s seat in Congress. Nolan announced last week he wouldn’t run for a fourth term representing Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. It was a sudden reversal, as the 74-year-old Democrat had turned down calls to run for governor and said he wanted to remain in Congress….
Local Businesses Preparing for Minnesota’s B20 Mandate
All Diesel Sold in Minnesota Must Contain Twenty Percent Bio-Diesel by May 1, 2018
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting on May 1st, all diesel sold in Minnesota will have to contain at least twenty percent bio-diesel. Right now, all diesel must be ten percent bio-diesel in the summer and five percent the rest of the year. State officials were in Duluth Wednesday preparing business leaders to comply with the upcoming “B20” mandate. “People are always…
Duluth Church Offers Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday Service
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Offered Prayer and Ashes for People Unable to Attend Mass
DULUTH, Minn. – Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of lent on the Christian calendar. For Christians seeking convenience, a West Duluth church offered a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service in their parking lot. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Grand Avenue wanted everyone in Duluth to have an easy opportunity to receive ashes this Wednesday, even if they couldn’t make it to…
Couple Celebrates 74 Valentine’s Days Together
Ernest and Betty Share Some Love Advice
One couple in Duluth is celebrating a bit of a anniversary this Valentine’s Day, because it was 74 Valentines ago that their love story began. Seventy-four years ago a certain guy caught a young, bright-eyed Betty Petersen’s eye. Even then, she says she knew he was ‘the one.’ “He had lots of other girls looking at him, but I knew…
Preparing Restaurants for Valentines Day
The New Scenic Cafe receives some reservations a year in advance.
DULUTH, Minn.- Its Valentine’s Day which for some means taking your partner out for a bite to eat, making it a busy day in the kitchen for Northland eateries. The New Scenic Cafe says they stock up on over %50 more food and ingredients than usual for Valentine’s Day. To honor couples that can’t celebrate on a week night the…
Experiencing the Outdoors, Inside at the Boat Show
The boat show offers many of unique displays.
DULUTH, Minn.- With the warm weather outside and the new boats inside, the Boat Show is a great place to create your summer wish list. From fishing boats, speed boats, to kayaks the show offers a wide selection if you’re looking for a new summer ride. Sadly you can’t test drive the boats this week but show includes many interactive…
The Duluth Downtown Waterfront District Is In A Giving Mood
Duluth Downtown Waterfront District gave out the candy from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
DULUTH, Minn. – People passing through the Holiday Center in downtown Duluth were in for a treat on this Valentine’s Day. They received candy hearts as they walked through the Skywalk. It’s a way for the Duluth Downtown Waterfront District Clean and Safe Team to show its gratitude. The candy had a special message on it that reads: we love…
Northland Florists Busy On Valentine’s Day
A recent national survey showed consumers are expected to spend an average $143 on Valentine's Day.
DULUTH, Minn. – Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for florists. Here in the Northland it’s no different. Engwall Florist and Gifts in Duluth saw its first customer at 6:30 a.m. The most popular purchase has been roses. Engwall employees tell us they didn’t receive too many crazy requests this year. People have been sticking…
Duluth Edison Charter School North Star Academy Celebrates Reading Month
Students from many grade levels went outside to cheer on their classmates.
DULUTH, Minn. -Students at Duluth Edison Charter School North Star Academy had a special race. Feb. is I Love to Read Month and students have been learning about the history of John Beargrease and the Iditarod. They’re honoring John Beargrease with sled-less dog races. Fifth graders took it outdoors and made their way down the trails. “It builds wonderful teamwork…
Governor Dayton Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Opioid Abuse
Opioid overdose deaths increased 66% between 2010 and 2016 - noticeable spike in St. Louis County.
Opioid overdose deaths have risen dramatically in recent years – increasing 66 percent between 2010 and 2016. Prescription opioids continue to be the most common cause of opioid overdose deaths. In 2016, there were 194 prescription opioid overdose deaths. Heroin-involved overdose death and synthetic opioids deaths also have seen a significant increase. There were 150 heroin involved deaths in 2016,…
Shooting at Florida High School; Numerous Fatalities Being Reported
School is Currently in Lockdown
UPDATE: Police are now reporting 17 fatalities in this shooting incident. PARKLAND, Fla.-A school official says there are numerous fatalities from the high school shooting in South Florida. Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie says “There are numerous fatalities. It is a horrific situation.” He added, “It is a horrible day for us.” The tweet added: “Victims have been and continue…
Missing Grand Rapids Teen Found Safe
17-Year-Old Went Missing Monday
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has announced a 17-year-old missing since Monday has been found safe. Bali Mariah Frazer went missing on Monday after she left a meeting in Grand Rapids. Police say she was found safe. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news missing
Mac and The Big Cheese Bring Funny Flavor to Cooking Show
Comedy Duo will be Presenting at Duluth Sports Show
DULUTH, Minn. – The 52nd Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel and RV Show is starting up in Duluth Wednesday. The show runs through Sunday, Feb. 18 at The Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. There is not a lack of entertainment and information to take in at the show. A presentation you won’t want to miss is with Mac and The Big…
Trampled by Turtles to Tour Again
Tour Will Begin May 4 in St. Paul
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth-based band Trampled by Turtles has announced they will be touring again starting May 4 in St. Paul. May 4 will also be the day they release a new album titled “Life is Good on the Open Road.” In October of 2016, the band announced they would be taking a hiatus after spending 13 years on the road. To…
Lawsuits Loom Over Next Week’s Start of Legislative Session
Legislative Session Begins Next Week
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s legislative leaders are heading back to the Capitol soon and promise they’ve put months of contentious legal battles behind them. But it’s clear that lingering disputes could still snag a session already constrained by election-year politics when lawmakers return to St. Paul next week. Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature’s top Republicans and Democrats discussed the upcoming…
Former Duluth and Superior Mayor Arrested
Herb Bergson Arrested Yesterday in Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Sheriff Tom Dalbec of Douglas County says former Duluth and Superior Mayor Herb Bergson was booked into Douglas County Jail yesterday just after 5 p.m. for allegedly leaving the scene, after crashing his vehicle into a tree somewhere in Douglas County. Information on where the incident occurred is still not available, according to Dalbec. Dalbec said, after the crash,…
Money Raised for Large Animal Net Gun After Duluth Snare Incident
Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center in Duluth has Received a Generous Donation to Purchase a Large Animal Net Gun
DULUTH, Minn. – Just days after a wolf had to be shot and killed in Duluth due to a snare being wrapped around its mouth, animal activists are questioning how this could have ended differently. “It’s not unusual and how many of them we don’t see that die in the woods,” said Farzad Farr, Director of Wildwoods. For many it’s…
Birkie Preparations Underway
Full installation of the infamous American Birkebeiner International Bridge will begin next week.
DULUTH, Minn.- Northern Wisconsin is preparing for the American Birkebeiner. Racers are anxious for trail condition updates and nearly 25 hundred volunteers are working to make it happen. “I think it’s beyond anybody’s wildest dreams, certainly we know the impact for Hayward, we know the impact for Cable,” executive director Ben Popp said. “We also know what it means to…
Fat Tuesday Sweets Help Fund Summer Camp
Eating household sweets on Fat Tuesday has been a longtime tradition.
DULUTH, Minn.- The Men of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Duluth are serving up pancakes for dinner Tuesday night. In the past families would cook up all their household sweets, into pancakes, as a fat Tuesday tradition. The congregation is coming together for their Mardi Gras celebration. “What we’ve turned it into is we’ve taken that pancake tradition supper and…
Local Pub Serves Up New Orleans Cuisine
Carmody Irish Pub wants to celebrate Mardi Gras the traditional way in the Northland.
DULUTH, Minn.- One local pub in downtown Duluth is serving up free food creole style. Carmody Irish Pub located on E. Superior St. will be boiling up the traditional New Orleans crawfish all Tuesday night long. They’ll even teach you how to eat the popular craw fish. “When the chef brings it in they just, they’ll elbow you out of…
Duluth Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban; Local Business Leaders React
City Ordinance Restricts Flavored Tobacco Sales to Eighteen-Plus Smoke Shops
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council has voted. Starting this June, the sale of flavored tobacco products will be banned from convenience stores throughout Duluth. Seven of the nine city councilors voted in favor of the ban, saying it’s a step in the right direction when it comes to the health of kids. Others strongly believe the ordinance will…
Final Superior Superintendent Candidates Answer Public Questions
The new superintendent will be announced late Tuesday night.
SUPERIOR, Wis., Tuesday night a new superintendent will be chosen for the Superior School District. Dennis Goodwin, Francis Redmond and Amy Starzecki are all in the running. The school board and community members are asking the finalists an array of questions from handling funding issues to communication with the public. “I’ll say visibility is a big one, meeting with the…
Evening Update: 2-13-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news latest news
Workforce Solutions Series Helps Businesses Recruit and Retain Workers
Tuesday's Session Was the First of Three in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Local businesses learned all about how to find new employees and keep current ones at a session held in Duluth. Tuesday’s event was the first in the City of Duluth’s Workforce Development Series. Speakers gave business leaders tips and strategies about how to better motivate and retain workers in today’s economy. “The intention is to give the…
Women’s Memorial March Honors Murdered and Missing Native Women
Event Aims to Increase Awareness of Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women
DULUTH, Minn. – The third annual Women’s Memorial March paraded through Downtown Duluth Tuesday. The march aims to raise awareness about the many murdered and missing native women throughout North America. The event began with a ceremony honoring native lives lost to violence. Organizers say remembering victims is important in ending human trafficking, a problem that affects many in the…
St. Louis County Board Votes to Oppose Splitting Up County
Final Vote on Resolution Will be Held Feb. 27 at County Board Meeting
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board voted 5-2 against supporting legislation that would pursue splitting up the county. The final vote on the resolution will be at their next board meeting Feb. 27. Commissioners Tom Rukavina and Mike Jugovich were the two voting no. Splitting Minnesota’s largest county isn’t a new idea. A Rukavina-backed referendum bill passed the House in…
Fat Tuesday Kicks Off New Orleans’ 300th Anniversary
Mardi Gras parade honors New Orleans’ tricentennial
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tens of thousands of revelers descended on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun as Mardi Gras capped the Carnival season in a city with a celebration of its own, its 300th anniversary. The anniversary of this Louisiana port city will feature prominently in Fat Tuesday’s festivities. Rex, New Orleans’ oldest parading Carnival group, is…
St. Louis County Approves Bond Sales for Multiple Facilities
County Will Receive $29 Million for New Buildings
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved the sale of $28,095,000 of general obligation capital improvement bonds, which will be used to construct a new government services center-north facility in Virginia. It will also help offset costs for site improvement and advance ordering for the planned public works maintenance facility in Cook. A second bond issuance is expected later this…
Police Looking for Missing Grand Rapids Teen
Last Seen Yesterday at 12:15 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17 year old girl named Bali Mariah Frazer. Bali is five-feet, three-inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, with blue eyes, and blonde hair. Bali was last seen on Feb. 12 at 12:15 p.m. where she left a meeting in Grand Rapids and has not…
Valentine’s Day Gift Option: Tech Gadets
DULUTH, Minn. – Valentine’s Day is just a day away, so if you’re still searching for a gift you’re in luck. Tayler Miller, a Solutions Specialist for Verizon Wireless, says some technology gifts are a great option. Google Home Mini: $49.99 Google Chromecast Ultra: $69.99 Case-Mate Phone Accessories: $79.99 Fitbit Ionic: $269.99 Verizon Wireless is located at 2112 Maple Grove…
Walker Plan to Lower Insurance Rates Wins Committee Approval
Could be Approved by Full Legislature Next Week
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker’s $200 million plan to help lower premiums for people buying insurance on the private marketplace has won bipartisan approval from a key legislative committee. The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday voted 13-3 to pass the bill, setting it up for approval by the full Legislature as soon as next week. The measure has found broad…
Trump Budget Again Targets Regional Water Cleanup Programs
Money Would Cut Funding for Great Lakes Cleanup
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.-President Donald Trump again is trying to drastically reduce or eliminate federal support for cleanups of some iconic U.S. waterways. His proposed budget would slash Environmental Protection Agency funding for Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay restoration programs by 90 percent. It would kill all EPA spending on programs supporting other waters including San Francisco Bay, the Gulf of…
UMD Students to Perform in Annual Bands Concert
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend the musical talents of UMD students will be on display for the Annual Bands Concert. During the concert, two bands, The UMD Concert Band, which is made up of primarily non-music music majors, and the UMD Symphonic Wind Ensemble, perform. Mark Whitlock, the Director of Bands, Trombone and Graduate Studies visited FOX 21 to discuss…
Traveling Exhibits Offer Glance at Formation of St. Louis County
Northland Uncovered: St. Louis County Historical Society Traveling Exhibits
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Historical Society is filled with stories of all the different cultures that have passed through and immigrated to the area. Now, historical society officials are hoping to share those stories with the Northland. The historical society has 16 traveling exhibits available for rent. Any organization can borrow them from schools and churches to…
Wolf Snared By Wire Trap Shot, Killed
Courtesy: Kelly Looby DULUTH, Minn. – Animal activists are asking for your help after a police officer was forced to shoot a wolf in Duluth after it got entangled in wire from a trap set up by a human. Officials at the Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center say the wire was tightly wrapped around the wolf’s muzzle, causing it to starve. The…
New Coffee Shop Offers “Common Ground” in Cloquet
Common Ground Coffee Bar and Deli Invites People of all Ages, Race and Ethicity to Gather for Friendship, Games, Entertainment
CLOQUET, Minn. – When it comes to getting a cup of coffee we’re often in a rush, heading through the drive thru looking to grab and go. However, creators of a new coffee shop and deli in the City of Cloquet are looking to bring people together, creating common ground. “I think as a culture we’ve kind of gotten away…
Martha’s Daughter Restaurant Opening This Week
Restaurant Is on East Superior Street at the Former Coney Island Location
DULUTH, Minn. – A new restaurant is about to officially open in Downtown Duluth inside the longtime former home of Coney Island. Nyanyika Banda, the owner of Martha’s Daughter, describes her restaurant as “New American Seasonal” and “Farm to Table.” On Monday, she gave us a look inside her new business on East Superior Street. The menu will feature many…
Duluth City Council Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban
Ban Affects Convenience Stores, Not Smoke Shops
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth city council voted 7–2 Monday night in favor of banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in convenience stores, including gas stations. Councilors Noah Hobbs and Jay Fosle were the only two councilors who voted against the ban. The chamber was packed for the controversial vote. One side says flavored tobacco is a public health issue,…
