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Businesses Sound Off About Walleye Woes On Lake Mille Lacs

Some Businesses Have Been Struggling With the Tough Regulations on Walleye Fishing

August 15, 2017

Lena Takada,

MILLE LACS, Minn.- Lake Mille Lacs was a popular Walleye fishing destination, but after a plummet in the population of the fish, strict regulations have restricted fishing in the area. “The people in the upper midwest, you know take Wisconsin, North Dakota, Minnesota and Northern Iowa, walleye is their favorite fish and that’s not going to change,” says Terry Thurmer,…

Great Outdoors: Northern Paddlers Alliance

August 15, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Woman Pays Forward with Acts of Kindness

Debra Johnson Robnik Often Gives Gifts to Strangers on Lakewalk

August 15, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – Debra Johnson Robnik can’t remember a time with so much negativity in the world. “I don’t remember, ever in my age, having so much and seeing so much hatred,” she says. “And that’s frightening.” As a way to fight that hatred Johnson Robnik tries to do nice things for strangers she meets on Duluth’s Lakewalk. “I just…

Minnesota Power Discusses Community Solar Gardens With Public

The next information session will be held Tuesday, August 22.

August 15, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. -Northlanders got the chance to learn a little bit about Minnesota Power’s community solar garden program. Customers are able to purchase a subscription to the solar power in exchange for a fixed utility rate. They are holding several information sessions in the area for people who may be interested. “It gives them a chance to ask me very…

Duluth Grill Opens Fresh Grocery Counter

The new addition features items like the restaurant's condiments and dressings to entrees such as their house smoked salmon and homemade pasties

August 15, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – A well-known Northland restaurant is expanding its services to accommodate customers on the go. The Duluth Grill recently opened up a new fresh grocery counter, which features items like the restaurant’s condiments and dressings to entrees such as their house smoked salmon and homemade pasties. Many of Duluth Grill’s customers are tourists heading up the North Shore,…

Minnesota Officials Draft New School Achievement Plan

Duluth Public Schools plans to focus more on student attendance under the updated plan

August 15, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – At the state and federal level schools current rely solely on test scores to measure student achievement. Minnesota officials have drafted a new plan that would look at more ways to assess performance in the classroom. The plan calls for evaluating schools based on state test scores, the number of students who move up a level on…

MnDOT Answers Questions Regarding Upcoming Mesaba Avenue Project

Next spring, construction will begin on an $8 million project along the Mesaba Avenue corridor near Interstate 35

August 15, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – MnDOT officials met with the public Tuesday to discuss an upcoming project that will impact a busy stretch of Duluth roads. Next spring, construction will begin on an $8 million project along the Mesaba Avenue corridor near Interstate 35. One of the main issues that will be addressed is the dangerous weave situation between westbound Superior Street…

Most Renowned Bass Fishing Tournament Will be in Mille Lacs for Second Year

The 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Tournament Will Take Place September 14-17

August 15, 2017

Lena Takada,

MILLE LACS, Minn.- The 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Tournament is taking place at the lake on September 14th through the 17th. Last year the event brought more than 14,000 people to the area, where spectators had the chance to watch the nation’s top 50 anglers battle it out with the fish. “It’s gained the notoriety of it,…

A Look at Hate Groups in Minnesota

CHRISTINA PALLADINO | FOX 9

August 15, 2017

Site Staff,

(FOX 9 KMSP) – In Minnesota, 10 different organizations considered current hate groups are in operation, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization that monitors online activities, rallies and tracks hate crime reports from police. Compared to the southeastern portion of the country, Minnesota has very few hate groups, but those that exist are actively recruiting. “You can…

Cliffs Natural Resouces to go by Old Name Again

It Will Once Again be Called Cleveland Cliffs

August 15, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Cliffs Natural Resources is going by its old name once again. Today they announced they will be called Cleveland Cliffs again. The name change is part of the company celebrating its 170th anniversary. “The historical name Cleveland-Cliffs is synonymous with our strong heritage, and is the perfect one for our next era of growth,” said Lourenco Goncalves, President and…

New Mountain Biking Trail Coming to Spirit Mountain

It's Expected to be Completed by October

August 15, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-A new mountain biking trail is coming to Spirit Mountain. The Duluth City Council has approved $72,000 to help fund the project, with Spirit Mountain matching that amount. The trail will be unique in a few ways, including being able to handle all sorts of weather. “This trail will allow us to bike if there’s been a rain shower…

Group Wants Hearing on Proposed Mine

Duluth for Clean Water Opposes Copper-Nickel Mining near Lake Superior

August 15, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of concerned citizens sent a message to Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday regarding PolyMet’s proposed copper–nickel mine. The group called Duluth for Clean Water wants an evidentiary hearing before a permit to mine is issued to PolyMet for its proposed site. Critics call the type of mining proposed the most toxic form of mining known in…

U.S. Bank Stadium in Consideration to Host 2026 World Cup Matches

FOX 9 - KMSP

August 15, 2017

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – U.S. Bank Stadium is one of 49 stadiums in consideration to host World Cup soccer matches as part of the United States, Mexico and Canada’s joint bid for to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The United Bid Committee of the U.S., Mexico and Canada announced Tuesday it is considering Minneapolis and the U.S. Bank Stadium as one of the…

Kids, Cops & Cars Event Tomorrow

11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. IN BAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK

August 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kids and their families will get the chance to hang out with members of the Duluth Police Department at the Kids, Cops & Cars event being held Wednesday, at Bayfront Festival Park. Numerous first responder vehicles will be on-hand including the department’s command post, tactical response team vehicle, and command post. Other responders will include a Coast…

Wisconsin Property Value Increases Largest Since 2007

August 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin property values have reached a new high. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance analyzed taxable property value data that was finalized Tuesday by the state Department of Revenue. The $526 billion in property value is a new peak and the 4.1 percent increase over 2016 is the biggest jump since 2007. The previous high was $514 billion…

Mom of 22-Year-Old Who Died after OD has Important Warning

ERIKA ERICKSON - FOX 2 WJBK

August 15, 2017

Site Staff,

DETROIT (WJBK) – Desperately holding onto her daughter, Cheryl Tower, of Howell, looked out the window of Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit Monday wondering how she got here. “She’s my only daughter, my best friend,” Cheryl, 49, said. “She was supposed to start her new job today, now she’s on life support. Outside the hospital is the Burger King on McNichols…

Wisconsin Parents of Student Who Died in Rome Sue University

August 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin couple whose son died in Rome last year is suing the university he planned to attend in Italy, alleging it didn’t warn students about previous deaths near campus. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Nick and Jodi Solomon filed a federal lawsuit against John Cabot University. The lawsuit alleges the American university student was…

Starry Stonewort Confirmed on 1 New Minnesota Lake

LOCATED AFTER A 20-COUNTY SEARCH

August 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – After a search of 178 lakes in 20 counties by 200 trained volunteers, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that the invasive algae starry stonewort in Grand Lake in Stearns County. Starry stonewort is an alga that can form dense mats, which can interfere with the use of a lake and compete with native…

Minnesota Unions Approve Contract, Raises for State Workers

August 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Members of Minnesota’s two massive public employee unions have ratified a new, two-year contract for the state’s 30,000-plus workers. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the contracts for the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees and AFSCME Council 5 call for a 2-percent raise this year and a 2.5-percent raise in 2018. The results of the…

Protesters Hit Minneapolis Streets in Response to Deadly Charlottesville Protest

August 15, 2017

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – Protesters in Minneapolis hit the streets to rally against hate in the wake of the deadly Charlottesville protest led by white nationalists and Nazis. The group started with a rally at the Minneapolis Republican Party Office at 2200 East Franklin Avenue at 5 p.m. Hundreds of people then marched from Franklin Avenue to Cedar Avenue…

Glensheen Introduces “The Best Damn Tour”

New Tour Includes Kayaking, Bonfire and Flashlight Tour

August 15, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Glensheen officials are hoping to show guests their best time at the mansion yet with their new experience called “The Best Damn Tour.” This tour includes kayaking, a bonfire on the shore of Lake Superior, and a flashlight tour inside the mansion. It’s offered every Tuesday through the end of September. Each tour is open to just…

Living History Walk Returns to Superior

Northland Uncovered: Douglas County Historical Society

August 15, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Living History Walk is coming back to Superior to bring the city’s past back to life. A history tour will be conducted through Greenwood Cemetery. Several actors from the Twin Ports will portray prominant former community members at their gravesite. Tony Tracy, the Executive Director of the Douglas County Historical Society, says this is just another…

.5% Sales Tax Increase Proposal Passes For Nov. Referendum Vote

August 14, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city councilors have voted 7-1 in favor of a special referendum question on the ballot this November that would increase local sales taxes by a half percent to pay specifically for street and sidewalk repairs. Councilor Jay Fosle voted against the idea. Councilor Noah Hobbs was absent. This is a proposal driven by Mayor Emily…

Mother of Man Who Drowned With Daughter Shares Message

Family Expresses Gratitude to First Responders

August 14, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

The family of the father and daughter who drowned on Park Point last week are sharing their gratitude with the first responders who worked to try to save the two. Father Ryan Fuglie, and his 10-year-old daughter Lillian died in the rough waters Thursday night. The mother of Ryan Fuglie says they want to thank Duluth fire, the St. Louis…

Two Harbors Campground Addition Named after Late Representative David Dill

Dill represented Disctrict 3A in Northeastern Minnestota

August 14, 2017

Graham Hakala,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A Two Harbors campground expansion officially got a new name on Monday in honor of a man who helped make it possible. The $1,000,000 expansion at the Burlington Bay Campground was named in honor of the late Minnesota representative, David Dill. The expansion was one of Dill’s projects. State and local representatives, along with Dill’s wife,…

Frankie’s Pizza Is A Northland Favorite

This Weeks Knowing Your Neighbor

August 14, 2017

Joey Norton,

ASHLAND, Wis. – In this weeks Knowing Your Neighbor we head to Ashland, Wisconsin to a well known pizza establishment, Frankie’s. Categories: Business, Community, Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News – Latest News, Video, Wisconsin

Canadian Based Oil Company Buys Out Calumet

A Deal Worth Nearly 500 Million Dollars

August 14, 2017

Joey Norton,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – One of Superior’s largest employers, Calumet Oil Refinery, is being sold to a Canadian company. “This is a key wonderful addition to our asphalt business into our integrated corridor in North America.” Jerry Miller, U.S. Refining, Vice President The new owner, Husky Energy tells Fox 21 they plan to keep the roughly 180 workers at the refinery. “We’ll…

New Location of 7 West Taphouse Officially Opens

New Tap House Opens 3rd Location

August 14, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn. – The new location of 7 West Taphouse has officially opened their doors. It’s the companies third location with the 7 West Taphouse name attached. The restaurant is located at 2510 Maple Grove Rd., which Duluthians may also recognize as the old Nevada Bob’s location near Miller Hill Mall. The owners also own Grizzly’s Steakhouse in both Superior…

Larson Budget Proposal: $2.1M In Cuts, $1M Increase In Streets With Levy Increase

August 14, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson has released her proposed city budget for 2018. It includes cuts to all departments, including $700,000 combined from the fire and police departments, as well as a heavy investment in city streets. Larson wants $2.1 million in cuts to city expenses, an $895,000 investment into a community solar garden and a $1 million increase…

Morgan Park Man Rescues Drowning Woman on Saint Louis River

Noah VanRiper overheard an emergency on his scanner and rushed to the river near Blackmer Park

August 14, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Morgan Park man is being called a hero after he saved a woman from committing suicide yesterday. 36–year–old Noah VanRiper overheard an emergency on a scanner and rushed to the Saint Louis River near Blackmer Park. It was there he found a 52–year–old woman trying to drown herself in the river. VanRiper told officers at the…

Chisholm Pocket Park Making Downtown a Better Place to Be

The Park is the First Component of the Revitalization Project

August 14, 2017

Lena Takada,

CHISHOLM, Minn.- Chisholm’s downtown now has a pocket park for community members to enjoy. The Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Committee received a grant from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation board to make the city’s downtown a better place to be. The Pocket park used to be an unused lot, but now has been developed into a space with benches designed…

Superior Working to Become a Better Place to Live

Leaders Are Working on Making Exposition District a Reality

August 14, 2017

Lena Takada,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The business community in Superior has been working to grow the city for the last 4 years, and in the November 2016 election, citizens in superior voted to approve the Better City Superior Referendum. Now, local leaders in Superior are working to pass an advisory referendum asking legislators in Madison to allow Superior to make an exposition district….

Rainy Weather Hasn’t Stopped CSA Farms from Thriving

Sunny Weather Between Rainy Days Has Been the Saving Grace

August 14, 2017

Lena Takada,

WRENSHALL, Minn.- Despite the rainy weather and even storms that have hit the Northland this summer, Community Supported Agriculture farms are still thriving. Rick Dalen, the farmer at Northern Harvest Farm says a saving grace of the rainy weather has been the warm and sunny days that have followed the rain. This season Northern Harvest Farm has also planted Almost…

Gas Main Project Starts on London Road Starts Aug. 14

August 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will be working to replace a gas main on London Road beginning on August 14, 2017. The city indicates that the purpose of the project is to replace an aging steel gas main with a plastic main, which will be able to operate at a higher pressure. The location of the pipe replacement…

Registration Begins for UMD

Classes Begin at UMD Aug. 28

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Today new students for UMD’s Fine Arts Department registered for classes and got advisement from campus counselors. It’s all done with the goal of making the students feel more comfortable on campus. “It’s important because everyone gets to be in this space, meet each other, said Asher Carlson, lead student advisor. “We’re all kind of in the same boat…

Nature Classes Begin at Boulder Lake

Classes Focus on Natural History and Conservation

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

BOULDER LAKE, Minn.-At Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, the classroom will be outdoors this week. A 40-hour hands-on course began today at their facility that will focus on the Northland’s natural history and conservation. It’s also teaching some local educators about how they connect better with their students. “I am a special education teacher and I think it’s important to…

Itasca County Murder Trial Begins

Victim was Beheaded

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-A murder trial began today in Itasca County beheading case. Thirty-six-year-old Joseph Thoreson is facing multiple counts of first- and second-degree murder for allegedly killing 20-year-old David Haiman last June. Thoreson accused the victim of raping his girlfriend Kayleene Greniger. The girlfriend has already plead guilty for her role in the crime and will be sentenced to around…

Health Officials Unable to Identify Source in Siblings’ E. coli Infections

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

(KMSP) – The source of an E. coli bacterial infection that killed a young Wright County girl and seriously sickened her brother remains unclear, according to a Minnesota Department of Health investigation. As a precaution, MDH investigated A maze’n Farmyard near Eden Valley and asked the petting zoo to pull some of their animals from public viewing. The Maresh family had visited the petting zoo before their…

Pantone Creates Shade of Purple Named for Prince Symbol

August 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate. The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros….

Driver Purposely Steers into French Pizzeria, Killing Girl

August 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

SEPT-SORTS, France (AP) – A man believed to be under the influence of drugs – and possibly suicidal – deliberately rammed his car into a pizzeria east of Paris on Monday night, killing an adolescent girl and injuring her younger brother and 12 others, authorities said. The driver was immediately arrested in what was the latest of several attacks in…

Great Lakes Aquarium Announces Death of Retired River Otter

Anang was 20 years old, and died of natural causes related to her age

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium announced the death of its beloved, retired river otter, Anang. Anang was 20 years old, and the Aquarium says she died of natural causes related to her age. She was in an off-exhibit holding area, designed as her retirement quarters, where she passed away. “Anang has been with us for many years. We…

Florida Couple Transporting Grill Injured after SUV Explodes when Woman Lights Cigarette

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

(Orlando Police Dept.) (FOX NEWS) – A Florida couple transporting a propane barbecue grill inside their SUV was injured Sunday after a woman lite a cigarette, sparking an explosion. The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento, when the couple left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando…

Patrol: Drunken Driver Doing 96 Mph, 3 Children in Car

August 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

BALDWIN, Wis. (AP) – The State Patrol says a Minnesota man suspected of driving drunk with three children in the car was going nearly 100 mph before he was arrested. The 33-year-old man from St. Paul was stopped by the State Patrol around 7:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 94 near Baldwin in St. Croix County. The Star Tribune reports the…

Tick Bite Flips Ely Family Business Upside Down

August 14, 2017

Dan Hanger,

ELY, Minn. – A family owned exploration business up in Ely is in jeopardy after one of its owners suffered a nasty tick bite last year. This is their story of what happens when everything changes and they still need to make ends meet. FOX 21’s William Seay reports. Categories: Environment, Focus On Health, Health, News, News – Latest News

Trump Names Hate Groups, Denouncing Charlottesville Violence

August 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Under relentless pressure, President Donald Trump on Monday named and condemned “repugnant” hate groups and declared that “racism is evil” in a far more forceful statement than he’d made earlier after deadly, race-fueled weekend clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump’s initial failure on Saturday to denounce the groups by name — instead he bemoaned violence on “many…

Annual Jefferson Street Block Party on Saturday

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Jefferson Street Block Party will take place on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the 1600 block of Jefferson Street. The party is a family friendly celebration that brings the Endion neighborhood together. The party will feature live music, including traditional Anishinaabe music and American folk; food; and a vast array…

Minnesota Health Insurers Propose Higher Rates

August 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota’s four largest small-business health insurers are proposing average premium increases next year. The Star Tribune reports that increases range from 8 to 17 percent. Some insurers say the increases are needed because enrollees are consuming more care while medical costs are rising. The proposed increases could affect about 160,000 people. They’re also rekindling fears that some…

Day Out with Thomas Sets Attendance Record

August 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Scenic Railroad has announced that the 2017 Day Out with Thomas Event was a record setting year. Attendance over the six day event, covering the first two weekends in August, was 21.964, according to Executive Director, Ken Buehler. It was the best year for the festival featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend…

Calumet Announces Agreement to Sell Superior Refinery

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P., has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell the ownership of its Superior refinery and various related assets to Husky Superior Refining Holding Corporation, a unit of Canadian company Husky Energy. Under the agreement Husky has agreed to pay $435 million in cash, plus additional payment for networking capital, inventories,…

Wisconsin Regulators Approve SWL&P Rate Increases

August 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has authorized base utility rate changes for Superior Water, Light & Power’s electric, gas, and water utilities. The rate adjustments will help to pay for upgrades to electric substations and transmission lines, a portion of water infrastructure along Belknap Street and other areas of Superior, as well as gas utility infrastructure…