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Special Olympics Torch Passes Through the Northland

Law Enforcement Officers Are Escorting the Flame of Hope to the Special Olympics Minnesota Summer Games

June 21, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Flame of Hope is on its way to the Minnesota Special Olympic Games. As it travels from Thunder Bay, Canada to Apple Valley, Minnesota, the torch made some stops in the Northland. Law enforcement officers from across Minnesota are escorting the torch through the state to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics. “Communities have…

Wisconsin Attorney General Visits Superior

Visit was Part of AG's Tour of the State

June 21, 2017

Greg Chandler,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel’s 72 county tour of the state stopped in Douglas County Wednesday. His message to local leaders: we know you exist, and we want to help. The A.G. held a round-table discussion where officials told him about Douglas County’s serious drug problem. Douglas Co. is Wisconsin’s only county ranked in the top ten…

Fire Burns Railroad Tracks Near Osaugie Trail

Area Affected is Little Used Stretch of BNSF Track

June 21, 2017

Greg Chandler,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fire crews needed about 10 hours to battle an overnight fire by the Osaugie Trail. The fire started around 1:30 Wednesday morning on a little used stretch of track operated by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad. Superior’s Battalion Chief Steve Edwards, says figuring out how the fire started won’t be easy. “Our fire investigator now will go…

Duluth Utility and Road Improvement Projects Update

June 21, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has been working on several utility and road improvement projects. The City has shared their progress on major on-going projects. West Michigan Street Utility Upgrades: Phase one of the project is expected to be complete by next week. The street will remain closed through 4th of July weekend while new concrete is curing….

Walker Approves Ending Work Permits for 16-17 Year Olds

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill into law that eliminates requirements that 16 and 17 year olds get parental permission to work. Walker signed the bill Wednesday. Republicans in the Legislature who supported the measure argued it would make it easier for children without parents to work. Democratic opponents countered that doing away with the…

Uber CEO Resigns Under Investor Pressure

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick has resigned. Kalanick said in a statement to The New York Times on Tuesday that he has accepted a request form investors to step aside. He says the move will allow the ride-sharing company to go back to building itself rather than become distracted by another fight. Kalanick has already…

Flu Vaccine Ineffective for People 65 and Older Last Winter

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — The flu vaccine did a poor job protecting older Americans against the illness last winter, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around. U.S. health officials on Wednesday released new vaccine data showing it did a so-so job overall. The vaccine was about 42 percent effective in preventing illness severe enough to…

Recounts May Become Tougher to Have in Wisconsin

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly is set to vote on a bill that would make it far more difficult to request election recounts in the state. The measure up for a vote Wednesday comes amid anger from some Republicans that Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was able to request a recount in Wisconsin last year even though she finished a…

Pride to Limit Police Participation in Parade after Castile Verdict

FOX 9 - KMSP

June 21, 2017

Site Staff,

Twin Cities Pride Parade 2016 – Fox 9 MINNEAPOLIS (KSMP) – Twin Cities Pride says it will limit police presence and participation in its annual parade and other festivities this year in response to the verdict in the Philando Castile case. Typically, several police departments roll down Hennepin Avenue as the first contingent in the parade to make sure the…

Milwaukee Jury Finds Officer Not Guilty in Shooting Death of Sylville Smith

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

Dominique Heaggan-Brown listens to the statement he made to investigators after the shooting is read back to him in court on Friday, June 16, 2017 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) MILWAUKEE (AP) – Sylville Smith (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office via AP) A Milwaukee jury has acquitted a former police officer of first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting of a black…

Assembly GOP Leaders say Budget Still Stalled over Roads

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Budget talks among Republicans who control the state Legislature remain stalled over how to pay for roads. Budget committee co-chair Rep. John Nygren said Wednesday that Senate Republicans want to increase the level of borrowing to pay for roads beyond the nearly half billion dollars that Gov. Scott Walker proposed. Nygren says transportation funding is the…

Flint Airport Officer Stabbed in the Neck

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

FLINT, Mich. (AP) – Authorities say a police officer injured at the airport in Flint, Michigan, was stabbed in the neck and his condition is improving. Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said the officer stabbed Wednesday morning is Lt. Jeff Neville with the Bishop International Airport Police. Shaw says Neville’s condition also has been upgraded from critical to stable…

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Exits Health Care Exchange

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is pulling out of the federal health care exchange in Wisconsin. Anthem blames a volatile market for its exit from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Anthem spokesman Jeff Blunt says making pricing plans is increasingly difficult because of a shrinking and deteriorating individual market. The Associated Press says Anthem also cites…

Wisconsin DNR Cuts State Fair Presence

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will no longer have a large presence at the state fair to promote hunting fishing, and other recreational pursuits. A department spokesman tells the Wisconsin State Journal that the department will no longer send between 100 to 200 staff members to the 11-day event. The decision is part of the…

University of Minnesota to Raise Tuition this Fall

June 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The University of Minnesota will raise tuition at its Twin Cities campus this fall. The Pioneer Press reports that the university’s board voted Tuesday to approve university President Eric Kaler’s recommended budget, which will raise tuition by 2-percent for Minnesota residents and 12.5-percent for nonresidents at the Twin Cities campus. Kaler says the 2-percent rate…

Contented Critters Continues Despite Loss of Founder

After Nearly Four Decades, Founder Faye Walters Passed Away in April; Friends Rally to Continue Legacy

June 21, 2017

Brett Scott,

MAKINEN, Minn. – In this week’s Animal Answers we took a trip to the Iron Range to a place looking to cater to Contented Critters. After a devastating loss just months ago, one woman’s life is now helping to create an ongoing legacy. Animal shelters are common commodities in cities across the Northland. Along Highway 16 in Makinen, Minnesota, you’ll…

Great Outdoors: How Jay Cooke Recovered From Flood Damage

Five Years After the Flood, the Park is Back to Normal

June 20, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Health Professionals Discuss Rural Care Options

More Than 600 Groups Attended Rural Health Conference

June 20, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – Quality health care can be tough to find for many rural Minnesotans. So the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care and the Minnesota Rural Health Association joined forces with the Duluth–based National Rural Health Resource Center to find solutions. “We’re working in approaches to provide resources for rural health communities and providers,” said Sally Buck, CEO,…

It’s ‘Yappy Hour’ At The Boat Club

Enjoy Food Or Drinks With Your Four Legged Friend

June 20, 2017

Joey Norton,

Happy hour with your best friend might be a great way to end your Tuesday. Now there’s an option to do that, even if your best friend has four legs. “Yappy Hour” at the Boat Club in the Fitger’s courtyard is a partnership with A Place For Fido, which is a pet boutique. They even have a special doggie menu with…

Moving Parts Within The School District

Some Parents Aren't Happy; Duluth School Board Believes It's The Right Move

June 20, 2017

Joey Norton,

Duluth, Minn. Tonight’s school board meeting in Duluth highlighted multiple topics drawing a big crowd. One of those topics included the move of a successful principal from one school to another sparking concern for West Duluth parents and staff. It’s a move that happens sometimes often in school districts around the country. Districts making moves with highly respected personnel. For…

Superior Business Will Temporarily Close During Belknap Construction

Once Again Used & New will close up for about two weeks because of the road closure

June 20, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Construction along a portion of Belknap Street in Superior is about to be shut off later this week, leaving some local businesses with some difficult decisions. Store owners have known for years this road construction project would affect them this summer and for some, they’re now facing the reality of what it will mean for their future…

Safety Updates Coming to Barker’s Island Marina

Electrical Feed Upgrades and New Life Rings Will Be Added to the Docks

June 20, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Safety improvements are in the works at the popular Barker’s Island Marina. The Superior City Council voted to approve electrical feed upgrades to the docks and new life rings within the marina. “This is on the water. Safety is one of our biggest concerns down there and, again, this is one of several projects that we’ve done…

Minnesota Boating Safety Law Delayed

Sophia's Law Will Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors on Certain Boats

June 20, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new boating safety law was expected to be in effect right now in Minnesota, but there’s been a hold up. Sophia’s Law was passed last year by the Minnesota legislature. The law is named after a seven-year-old girl who died in 2015 from carbon monoxide poisoning while napping on her family’s boat on Lake Minnetonka, near the Twin…

Apartment Dryer Fire Displaces Residents

Fire happened in the 100 block of West Railroad Drive N in Biwabik

June 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

GILBERT, Minn. – A small apartment fire has temporarily displaced residents in eight apartments in Biwabik, according to the Gilbert Police Department. Upon arrival at the complex in the 100 block of West Railroad Drive North, officers located a small fire in the laundry room of the complex. All residents were evacuated and no injuries have been reported. The cause…

Hacker Angered by Officer’s Acquittal Claims Attack on State

June 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A hacker upset about last week’s acquittal of a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist claims to have stolen hundreds of email addresses from a state database. Minnesota’s Information Technology Services department confirmed a cyberattack Tuesday, but officials said they didn’t know what inspired the attack and they were still investigating. The…

Teenagers Learn About Aviation at a Special Summer Camp

The Camp Encourages More Women Into Aviation

June 20, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Fifteen to 19 year old students are trying their hand at operating a flight simulator, building propellers, and even experiencing a flight in one of Lake Superior College’s aircraft, at the aviation summer camp held each year. Women make up only 2-percent of aviation engineers, and this camp aims to change that by offering two different options. A…

It’s the Summer Solstice

It's the Longest Day of the Year

June 20, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- The summer solstice is Tuesday and while many people are celebrating the longest day of the year, the solstice is a special day for Wiccans and pagans. For pagans, the summer solstice is a celebration of fire, and centuries ago, was also a time to celebrate the ripeness and fullness of growing crops. Lady Ocalat of the Lady Ocalat’s…

Children Learn About Science at Discovery Camp

The Camp Goes On All Summer

June 20, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Children’s Museum is hosting their Discovery Camp. The camp helps teach kids about science, math, and the arts in fun and engaging ways. The camp also makes time to get the kids outdoors for a little while. The goal of the camp is to help the kids continue learning while they’re out of school. “When kids…

The Duluth Experience Offers Bus Tour Highlighting Historic Areas in the City

The Bus Tour Goes to Places Like Glensheen and the Depot

June 20, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Experience is offering a city tour highlighting the history of the city. One study done last year shows that the second biggest reason tourists visit the city of Duluth is for its historic charm. So the Duluth experience is offering a bus tour that takes people to see historic areas of Duluth like the Glensheen mansion,…

Students Get Hands-On Look at Firefighting

20 Kids are Attending LSC's Fire Camp

June 20, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local high school students are spending part of their summer learning what it takes to be a firefighter. Twenty kids are spending the week at Lake Superior College’s Fire Camp leaning from actual Duluth firefighters. Organizers hope the camp encourages kids to get into firefighting. “This is a great opportunity to get some hands-on experience and see…

IN HIS OWN WORDS: Yanez Describes Castile Shooting in BCA Interview

Ted Haller - Fox 9

June 20, 2017

Site Staff,

(KMSP) – Officer Jeronimo Yanez testified to the jury that he “was able to see” Philando Castile’s gun. However, in Yanez’s one-hour interview with the BCA, recorded the day after the shooting, Yanez is less explicit. Yanez told the investigator he “thought it was a firearm,” and used words like “it” and “something.” The jury never heard the audio of…

Swatara Man Sentenced in Grand Rapids and Deer River Burglaries

Charges stem from a string of burglaries in Grand Rapids and Deer River

June 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – Michael Gerard Hanson appeared in Itasca County District Court on June 20, 2017, according to Itasca County Attorney John Muhar. Hanson is charged with six counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, stemming from allegations he burglarized multiple business in Deer River and Grand Rapids over a five month period from August 1, 2016 to January…

Minnesota Leaders Approve Deal for Pellet Plant, Ore Project

June 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota leaders have approved a lease agreement with a company that indents to complete construction on a pellet plant and another facility to produce high-grade iron ore. Minnesota Public Radio reports the governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and state auditor approved the agreement Monday with Chippewa Capital Partners. The deal gives the company and…

Philando Castile Shooting Dashcam Video

June 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The case file for Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile has been released by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, including dashcam video during the traffic stop on July 6, 2016 in Falcon Heights. Dashcam video has only been shown in court. FULL VIDEO: WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND GRAPHIC CONTENT Yanez…

Manhunt for U-P Jail Escapee

June 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

BESSEMER, Mich. – The Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office and area departments on are the hunt for a man who escaped from the Gogebic County Jail Monday night. The escaped inmate is 26-year-old Daniel Ferguson. He was reported missing at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, June 19. He is described as 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with hazel eyes and blonde hair….

Squad Video of Castile Shooting Expected to be Made Public

June 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Authorities are planning to release evidence from their investigation into the Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile, including squad-car camera video that shows last July’s deadly encounter. The evidence form the trial of officer Jeronimo Yanez is expected to be released Tuesday. While the video shows the shooting of Castile, it does not show…

Hayward Man Found Dead on Tag Alder Road

June 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities responded to the call of a man laying face down in the roadway, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, June 18 around 6:45 a.m., Sawyer County Deputies and Sawyer County EMTs and paramedics responded to the call at Tag Alder Road near Tag Alder Creek Bridge in Lenroot. When authorities arrived, they…

Delta Adds Facial Recognition Kiosks at Twin Cities Airport

The technology is a $600,000 investment for the airport

June 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

Photo: Delta MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Delta Airlines says it is the first U.S. airline to use facial recognition technology to speed the process of checking baggage. Delta on Monday debuted four self-serve kiosks for checking bags at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, including one that uses facial recognition technology to match travelers with their passport photos. “This is the next step…

Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds Stand Won’t Return to Minnesota State Fair

Allie Johnson - Fox 9

June 20, 2017

Site Staff,

Photo: Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – The Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds is officially moving on from the Minnesota State Fair. In a letter posted online Tuesday, Tom Mueller, the son of co-owners Dick and Donna Mueller, announced the stand would not be returning to the fair in August. Mueller had hoped to continue running…

Disease Forces Wisconsin State Park to Cancel Bat Program

June 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin state park has canceled its summer bat watch program due to a fungal disease decimating the park’s bat population. The Baraboo News Republic reports that a disease known as white-nose syndrome has spread among the brown bat population in Devil’s Lake State Park. The disease causes white fungus to form on the muzzle, wings,…

Duluth Huskies Partner with The Duluth Experience for “Pre-game Pourtage”

June 20, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This summer the Duluth Huskies are partnering with The Duluth Experience for a new kind of pre-game experience. For every Wednesday home game, they’ll host the Pre-game Pourtage. This tour begins at 3:30 p.m. with a history tour of Wade Stadium. That is followed by transportation to Bent Paddle at 4:00 p.m. with the opportunity to try…

New Foods Announced for the Great Minnesota Get-Together

MN State Fair announces foods joining the already expansive menu

June 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Bowl O’ Dough – scoops of straight-up raw cookie dough that is safe to eat. (Photo: Minnesota State Fair) ST. PAUL, Minn – The Minnesota State Fair has announced 31 brand new foods that will be offered this year. From small plates to savory entrees and sweet treats there’s something new for everyone to try. Some new options include a…

Railroad Museum to Celebrate Locomotive #28 with “Steam Weekend”

Northland Uncovered: Lake Superior Railroad Museum

June 20, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend Northlanders and tourists will have the chance to hit the rails of the North Shore Scenic Railroad with a very special locomotive in charge. Steam power is back in the Northland with the restoration of locomotive #28. The train will take passengers to Two Harbors and will stay in town for about two hours. Passengers will…

Jay Cooke State Park Not 100 Percent Since 2012 Flood

June 19, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jay Cook State Park took a serious beating during the Northland Flash Flood of 2012. And now, five years later, the park is still showing signs of the past — but with a brighter future ahead. Click the video report for more. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

Knowing Your Neighbors: Duluth Preserving Company

June 19, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — For Mary Dragich, making jam is something that’s always been a part of her life. “It was family,” she explains. “The first jam I remember making is what we called Christmas Jam.” And something she’s been doing since she was a little girl became part of her dream of owning a business. And in a church kitchen…

Duluth Residents Still Rebuilding After 2012 Flood

June 19, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Perry Vitullo woke up around midnight five years ago when she noticed the river next to her house in the Fond Du Lac neighborhood was flooding. “I was sitting in the living room, looking out the window, thinking I was watching the discovery channel,” said Perry. Firefighters came by to evacuate families, but Perry and her husband Dick…

New Walking Tour Showcases Duluth’s Historic Arts & Theater District

The tour will make stops at the Duluth Coffee Company, Lake Superior Art Glass, Blacklist and Zeitgeist

June 19, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new guided tour is giving visitors a behind the scenes look at Duluth’s Historic Arts and Theater District. The HART of Duluth walking tour was created by The Duluth Experience with hopes to educate visitors and residents about the history of this downtown area and connect them with local businesses. The tour will make stops at…

Neighborhood Remembers Extreme Aftermath of Floodwater

The damage was so severe, Governor Mark Dayton even came to talk with neighbors

June 19, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – One Duluth neighborhood was severely damaged by the power of the flood five years ago. People who lived along Vermillion Road woke up to the sound of water gushing through the streets, and witnessed an aftermath that looked more like an earthquake. The road, warped and destroyed from the amount of water that came down the hill…

Grandma’s Restaurant Still Recovering from Record Flood

The restaurant took on nearly three feet of water from nearby Miller Creek

June 19, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Five years ago, relentless rain clogged pipes, overflowed sewers and blew manholes into the air. Miles of roads and streets crumbled and washed out, leaving some stranded and others forced to evacuate. History was made by mother nature on June 19, 2012. Grandma’s restaurant took on nearly three feet of water from nearby Miller Creek, surrounding the…

Vintage Sports Camps Begin in Duluth

June 19, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth–based Vintage Sports Camps had one of their many camps beginning today at the Heritage Sports Center. The goal of the camp is to go back to the traditional formats of summer adventures where video games and cell phones were an afterthought. Camp organizers also want to build up more positive attitudes in local youth. “Vintage sports camp…