ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota researcher is turning to crowdfunding to pay for research of a parasite that kills moose. The Pioneer Press reports that up to 30 percent of moose are killed by the brainworm parasite, which is transmitted through snails and slugs. The parasite invades a moose’s brain. It debilitates it, making the animal unable to…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Scientists have found a way to keep sea lampreys largely in check in the Great Lakes, which has allowed the lake trout population to rebound. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the sea lamprey is an invasive species that has needle-sharp teeth that can bore a hole through fish scales. Lampreys then suck out blood and fluids….
PROCTOR, Minn. – A special playground accessible to kids with physical impairments could soon be coming to Proctor. “A Playground for Everybody” will have a ramp leading all the way around it so every child can make it to the tallest tower. Jennifer McDonald has three kids. When taking them to local playgrounds, she noticed the limitations her daughter had…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 7th annual Willie Kruger Dance Competition took place Sunday, honoring Kruger who was known as a local break dancing pioneer. The competition brings together dancers from diverse backgrounds. Some performances were choreographed in the studio and others mastered their skills out on the streets, which is where Willie Kruger’s love for dancing originated. “There’s no competitions around…
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP)Â Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is calling for an “army of grass-roots volunteers” to combat what he says will be a coordinated attack against his re-election campaign by “big government” Washington-based special interests. Walker officially kicked off his re-election effort with a rally Sunday before a couple hundred backers at a factory outside of Milwaukee. Walker says…
DULUTH, Minn.- Many Northlanders are returning home after a successful opening weekend of deer firearm season, which means a busy time for meat shops. For Old World Meats, by the end of the hunting season the shop will process nearly 150 deer. Although some Northlanders handle their deer from the hunt to the table, shops like Old World Meats offer…
Threat sent out on Snapchat SUPERIOR, Wis. –Â A juvenile was taken into custody Sunday after a threat of violence at Superior High School. According to police, the threat was posted on social media. The photo above was submitted to FOX 21 by a family member of a Superior High School student who said her niece and her niece’s fellow students…
DULUTH, Minn.-The 30th Gales of November convention took place this weekend at the DECC. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Lake Superior Maritime Museum Association. The association said it’s all thanks to community members. “Everywhere I look there’s somebody lending a hand, offering to donate something, to give back in some way,” executive director Tammy Sundbom Otterson said….
DULUTH, Minn- Congdon Elementary School was full of students being inspired by science Friday evening. 45 students from UMD’s biology, chemistry, engineering and physics departments presented science related demonstrations and activities for the students and their families. One student says being a college student at UMD means you are a part of the Duluth community and it’s fun to get…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Earlier this week, the University of Wisconsin-Superior announced some big cuts to academic programs. On Tuesday, students, faculty, and alumni were shocked with UW-Superior’s decision to suspend twenty-five academic programs and emotions were still running high at the student forum on Friday. “There is a general air of no confidence in our administration here,” said Nick Isaacson,…
DULUTH, Minn- Language and literacy was another component kids could learn about at the Duluth Children’s Museum Friday. UMD’s Communication Sciences and Disorder Department teamed up with the museum for a dragons, queens, kings and castles themed event to raise awareness about literacy, language, and speech. Organizers looked to identify and address unmet needs in the community. “It’s a great…
DULUTH, Minn- Mentor Duluth broke the ice in what might be the first ugly sweater party of the year at bent paddle brewery. Mentor Duluth matches area youth with mentors across the Twin Ports. Currently, there are over 200 kids in our area that are on a waiting list ready to be paired with the perfect mentor. The director of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is making moves to replace the failing sea walls surrounding the Minnesota Slip. Funding is in place for the $6 million project. According to city officials, right now the sea walls are deteriorating, and would cause problems with the surrounding structures. Construction of the project could begin as soon as spring 2018. “We’ve been worrying…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. –Â Sunday is the day to set the clocks back for daylight saving time, which means it’s also an important time to check something else around the house. Fire officials say it’s time to change the batteries on those smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Experts say having a functioning smoke detector is a matter of life or…
DULUTH, Minn.-KFC has closed on London Road. Earlier today, crews could be seen removing items from the store and throwing them in a dumpster. In June, the Hibbing KFC also closed. There is still one other KFC in Duluth on Central Avenue. Earlier in the week, another business closed on London Road – the BP gas station across the street…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Alzheimer’s is a disease that has devastating effects on much of the elderly population. Today, a conference was held at UWS that looked at the future of Alzheimer’s treatment and where research is headed next. Event organizers said the problem of Alzheimer’s in Wisconsin seems to be increasing. “The prevalence of Alzheimer’s as our state ages is going up…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a baby Cotton-top Tamarin on Thursday. Zoo officials say this is a very exciting addition to the family. Tamarins are a critically endangered species, with an estimated population in South Africa of 6,000. The baby was born following recommendations from the Species Survival Plan, a program which guides breeding of critically endangered…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown is receiving no local government aid for the 2018 budget. This is the fourth year the city has received a cut in LGA. Back in 2016 an unintentional error caused the city to receive less LGA than the state determined. The glitch was corrected, but it was too late to fix the city from getting funding in…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Many Northlanders making final preparations before Minnesota firearm deer hunting opener takes place bright and early Saturday morning. Many hunters have already spotted bucks on their trail cams. With all the excitement, hunters need to remember the essentials. Many popular items bought from Fisherman’s Corner in preparation for the season are; scope protectors, hand warmers, and water proofing…
(The Hershey Co.) PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (AP) – The first new candy bar to carry the Hershey’s name in more than two decades is set to hit shelves next month. The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based candy maker says Hershey’s Gold will go on sale Dec. 1. It’s described as a caramelized cream bar embedded with salty peanuts and pretzel bites. Hershey’s says the…
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Imagine watching as a shard of metal comes flying into your windshield, as you travel 70 miles per hour on the interstate. That was the case for a 38-year-old Minnesota woman traveling northbound on I-494 near I-94 on Thursday in Maple Grove. The Minnesota State Patrol posted the incident on their Facebook page, saying a…
MILLE LACS, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that anglers will be allowed one walleye when the winter season opens on Dec. 1. Winter anglers will be allowed one walleye 20-22 inches or one longer than 28 inches. The DNR selected the size regulations to protect the walleye spawning population on the lake, which is largely…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A Grand Rapids couple have been charged with felony drug crimes after appearing in Itasca County District Court, according to Itasca County Attorney John Muhar. Forty-year-old Raymond Calhoun and Michelle Calhoun, 45, have been charged with Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree and Methamphetamine-Related Crimes Involving Children. According to court documents, the charges are based…
LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-Sheriff’s investigators say they’ve recovered a key piece of evidence that could help lead them to the person or people responsible for the fatal shooting of a hunter near Little Falls. Sheriff’s investigators say they’ve recovered a key piece of evidence that could help lead them to the person or people responsible for the fatal shooting of a…
DETROIT (AP) – BMW is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood, and it’s recommending that they be parked outdoors until repairs are made. A spokesman for the German automaker says the risk of fire is very low in both cases, but the vehicles should stay…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is investing $16.6 million in federal grant money toward efforts to combat opioid addiction across the state. Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper announced the grants Friday. State data shows that in 2008, less than 10 Minnesotans died from heroin overdoses. But the number of opioid overdoses has been on…
FORT BRAGG, N.C.-Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who walked off his post in Afghanistan and triggered a search that wounded some of his comrades, will serve no prison time, a military judge ruled Friday at the end of the politically divisive case that stirred debate during the president campaign. The charges centered on a decision by one soldier that affected…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night, Wise Fool Theater is presenting their latest show. “The Merchant of Venice” will run through the next two weekends. On November 3-4 and 10-11 the shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Matinee shows will be on November 5 and 12 at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be at Lincoln Park Middle School. To purchase tickets,…
DULUTH, Minn. – A trampoline park is open in Duluth, but it’s much more than what you might think. Planet 3 Extreme Air Park offers extreme dodgeball, trapeze, launchpads, foam pits, dunk zones, a ninja obstacle course. All ages are encouraged to jump at the park. Planet 3 Duluth is located at 101 N 46th Ave W., Duluth, MN 55807….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill aimed at deadly opioids known as fentanyl analogs. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid far more powerful than heroin, and its analogs have slight variants in the chemical makeup. They have been blamed for a spike in overdoses around Wisconsin. The bill Walker signed was passed just Thursday night in the…
MADISON, Wis.-Residents of any age, no matter how young, could legally hunt in Wisconsin under a bill the state Assembly passed that eliminates the state’s minimum hunting age. Currently, a resident must be at least 12 years old to purchase a hunting license or hunt with a gun unless they’re participating in a mentored hunt. Children as young as 10…
NASHWAUK, Minn.-A body discovered in a snow-covered ditch off a maintenance road near the Essar Steel mining property in Nashwauk, has been identified as a Hibbing man who went missing several weeks ago. Curtis Strand’s, 24, body has been taken to the Midwest County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination. It does not appear foul play was a factor in his…
The push to educate people on the access one has to Narcan expands outside of Duluth. Thursday medical professionals from towns across Carlton County came out to Fond du Lac Technical College to learn more about the protocol in Minnesota for area pharmacies. As part of the recent opiate protocol in Minnesota, community members are able to seek access to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Blind Pig on East Superior Street in downtown Duluth closed earlier this month, but the space could now turn into a new restaurant. The current owner, Rod Raymond, of Just Take Action, is in the process of signing the space over to a new entity that plans to open a new restaurant, according to real-estate broker…
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth now has a new home for their Medical Discovery Team. In the new quarters, they hope to gain better knowledge on diabetes and dementia in the Native American communities around the Northland. In 2014 Medical Discovery Teams or “MDT’s” were created in Minnesota through support of Governor Mark Dayton. The Duluth-based team has a new facility to…
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SUPERIOR, Wis.- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck at 7 a.m. Thursday at North 12th Street and Tower Avenue in Superior. The pedestrian, who authorities have identified as 59-year-old Kenneth Meinke, of Superior, was crossing Tower when a company truck with a plow on it struck him. Police believe Meinke was in the crosswalk at the time…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Homebrew Supply at Fitger’s has announced they are shutting down their business effective Nov. 12. The owners told us they have decided to pursue other interests rather than anything related to their business. Their entire stock of inventory will be half off until they officially close their doors. Below find a statement they posted on Facebook. To our…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A mock crash was held for a drunk driving scenario at Superior Middle School today. It was all part of a student’s senior project who wrote the script and did a lot of the work to make it happen. She said she was inspired by a fellow student who lost a family member to a drunk driver. “I want…
DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia Health’s holiday fundraiser has begun. Two of their gift shops, along with their community room, will be open tomorrow to sell baked goods and many different gift items like ornaments. All the funds for this sale, will go toward a great cause. “All the profits from this show and throughout the year go to our St. Mary’s Auxiliary…
DULUTH, Minn.-It’s that time of the year again, where St. Luke’s Hospital needs your help. Their Volunteer Service Guild is hosting a fundraiser sale that goes through tomorrow at the hospital’s gift shop. Multiple items are on sale there, including jewelry and clothing. Volunteers at the event said the funds raised will go toward patient care programs along with medical…
TREGO, Wis. – If you’re looking for a trip to take this winter, a railroad in Trego offers the country’s only bed and breakfast dinner train. The Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad takes riders to scenic spots in the north woods five nights a week all year long. They also host special events and will have a Santa train this holiday…
SHELL LAKE, Wis. – The Shell Lake Arts Center is raising funds to repair and rebuild their campus buildings. The Arts Center has educated kids for the last 50 years with programs in music, theatre, art and film. They need to raise $4.5 million to update their aging facilities. “We need to continue providing programming for the next fifty years…
(REUTERS) (FOX NEWS) – Police in Ohio are currently looking for a man who pulled a gun on a McDonlad’s employee after she told him he couldn’t order an Egg McMuffin. According to police, the man pulled up to the drive-thru of a McDonald’s located in Warren at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning, WKBN reports. He was driving a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The following is a release from the City of Hermantown on Local Government Aid cuts: The City of Hermantown is preparing for another cut in Local Government Aid (LGA) as it prepares their 2018 City Budget. The City will lose all Local Government Aid in 2018. In 2017, the City received $66,001 in LGA, but the City…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle are apparently working toward a settlement in a yearslong defamation case. A court docket entry on Thursday says an upcoming conference and deadline for written statements were cancelled based on a “pending settlement.” Attorneys for both sides didn’t comment when asked for details…
NEW YORK (AP) – Starbucks is reporting disappointing sales growth at its coffee shops around the world and says it will sell its Tazo tea brand to Unilever for $384 million. Shares of Starbucks Corp. fell 6 percent in after-hours trading Thursday. Starbucks, which bought Tazo about 18 years ago for $8.1 million, says it will now focus on its…
(DNR) (MINNESOTA) – The DNR is asking hunters for their help this fall to determine if chronic wasting disease (CWD) has spread to central and north central Minnesota; deer in this area are currently not known to have CWD, but further testing will help determine its impact. Mandatory testing will be in permit areas in north, north central, and southeastern…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Officials report a smooth start on the first day of open enrollment for Minnesota’s health insurance exchange. As of late Wednesday afternoon, the exchange said it had already seen more than 40,000 visits to its website. And a year after suspected robocalls tied up phone lines on the opening day of enrollment, call wait times were averaging just…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota farming family has sued the Dakota Access pipeline company, alleging it reneged on promises to restore farmland damaged during the oil pipeline’s construction. Slack Family Properties accuses Dakota Access LLC of fraud, deceit, breach of contract, and taking property without authorization. The Argus Leader reports the Harrisburg-area family says five parcels of…
