MINNEAPOLIS (Press Release) – On Monday, July 3, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will meet with business leaders and local elected officials at Canal Park Brewery in Duluth to discuss the economic benefits of Minnesota’s craft beer industry and highlight her bipartisan legislation to support craft breweries and boost the tourism industry. In the Senate, Klobuchar is a cosponsor of the…
DULUTH, Minn (Press Release) — The U. S. Coast Guard has established and will strictly enforce two safety zones on the water in the Twin Ports for the annual Duluth Fourth Fest fireworks display and the Superior 4th of July Fireworks Display on Tuesday. The temporary safety zone for the Duluth Fourth Fest will be in effect from approximately 9:00…
PHILLIPS, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say six people aboard a Cessna airplane were killed when it crashed in northern Wisconsin. The Price County Sheriff’s Office says the airplane crashed at 3:21 a.m. Saturday near the city of Phillips. WSAW-TV (http://bit.ly/2sgjhQI ) reports that the crash victims were all adults, but no names have been released. The sheriff’s office says the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is known for its culture, tight knit community, Local businesses, And music and art scene, and Saturday, all of those components of the city came together at Bayfront Festival Park, for the Taste of Duluth Event. “By taste we don’t mean taste as in your taste buds,” said Tracy Lundeen of Lundeen Productions. “It’s a taste of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Local motor heads showed off their flashy rides at the Midwest Mopars North car show. Around 60 cars lined the parking lot of the Heritage Center in Duluth, where car lovers admired both new and vintage vehicles, and put their own on display. “Pretty much you get to go out, cruise around a little bit. Have a little…
DULUTH, Minn.- A new bookstore opened for business in West Duluth Saturday. The outside of the Zenith Bookstore features a mural of life sized books like the Great Gatsby, Alice in Wonderland, and The Cat and the Hat. Owners said on Saturday morning, book lovers were already gathered at the store before opening hours. “I think we happened to find…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Transit Center reopened Saturday. The Duluth Transit Authority bus operations were temporarily moved to the DTA’s downtown transit center east on West Superior Street, due to construction along West Michigan street blocking DTA buses from reaching the DTC. But now the buses are back at their regular location. The second phase of the Michigan Street construction…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Public Library was the spot for the annual craft fair and book sale on Friday. The event is put on to help raise funds for the Friends of the Library organization. Money raised there will be used to put on adult and children programming at the library. “The library ends up being the community gathering…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Stipes Carnival is up and running in Cloquet. The carnival has moved from its usual spot in Voyaguer’s Park, due to the construction there. The fun and games are now located at Veteran’s Park. The carnival is open through the Fourh of July holiday. Categories: Community, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet’s Disabled American Veterans chapter served up some All-American eats to kick off 4th of July weekend. D.A.V. members set up outside the Premiere Theater offering brats, burgers and hotdogs to help raise money for local veterans, and these vets saw plenty of familiar faces. “We have a good time when the group gets together,” D.A.V. Senior…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Independence Day is around the corner, and many people are looking forward to celebrating with fireworks, but experts say it’s important to keep safety in mind. Fireworks start around 20,000 fires per year. And though permits are required for aerial fireworks in both Duluth and Superior, 33 percent of all firework injuries are caused by sparklers that are…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fourth of July means fireworks and fun, but for some pets, loud noises can cause a lot of anxiety. Experts advise keeping pets that get nervous in a room or space that they won’t get loose from. They also advise using products like thunder shirts, a vest for dogs that calms them by slightly compressing their bodies. “A…
DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica was awarded a 1.4 million dollar grant from the Health Resources and Services administration to help fund the Rural Academic Practice Partnership for Northeastern Minnesota. The goal of the RAPP initiative is to help rural communities gain better access to quality healthcare. The College of St. Scholastica hopes that with the help of…
DULUTH, Minn. — July is just around the corner, and it’s only going to get warmer as the summer months continue. Doctors say that you should always take precautions when you know you’re going to be outside in the summer sun. Applying sunscreen is the most basic way to prevent a bad day at the beach. Dr. Chris Delp from…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Secretary of State Steve Simon says he’s not sure whether he will turn over data on Minnesota voters to a White House panel studying voter fraud. The commission was established by President Donald Trump in May. Vice chairman Kris Kobach wrote to states this week with a request that includes voter names, addresses, dates of birth, recent voting…
DULUTH, Minn.-All five suspects in the February murder of UMD student William Grahek made another appearance in court today. Deandre Davenport, 21, was charged earlier this year as the person who shot Grahek twice during an attempted robbery. 19-year-olds Noah Baker and Noah King both were also charged with second-degree murder in the case. 22-year-old Tara Baker is accused of…
Adam Jagunich Bayfront Park, Duluth, MNDULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will be hosting the Annual Fourth Fest Celebration in the Bayfront Area on Tuesday and the Duluth Police Department have issued the following traffic advisories for travelers in the area. PARKING: Limited parking will be available at the DECC parking ramp, Great Lakes Aquarium Lot, and in parking…
FOX 5NEW YORK (FOX 5 NEWS) – A doctor who opened fire at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York Friday afternoon is dead, police said. The NYPD arrived at the scene soon after the 2:50 p.m. report with a massive response of personnel and vehicles. At least four people were shot, Fox News reported. At least one person died and several…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – The United States Coast Guard has announced safety zones for boaters on the water for the annual Bayfield 4th of July fireworks display on Tuesday. The temporary safety zone will go into effect at 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the Lake Superior North Channel in the vicinity of Bayfield Harbor. The safety zone includes a 420-foot…
DULUTH DULUTH/SUPERIOR – The United States Coast Guard has announced two safety zones for boaters on the water for the annual Duluth Fourth Fest and the Superior 4th of July Fireworks display on Tuesday. Safety zones for Duluth will go into effect from approximately 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 in the northwestern section of Duluth Harbor…
DULUTH, Minn-The suspect in a October murder case in Duluth was in court today. Aaron Humphreys, 43, had previously entered a not guilty plea in connection with his involvement in a shooting on the 2000 Block of West Superior Street. Eric Burns, 47, was killed in the incident. Humphreys is currently in jail on a $1 million bond. His trial will begin Jan….
BEMIDJI, Minn.-A deceased woman was found in the woods of Bemidji Township at 9 a.m. today, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. She has been identified as 26-year-old Chelsea Batchelder of Bemidji. She had previously been reported missing by a family member who last had contact with her June 19 at her residence in Bemidji Township. The woman was seen…
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer is offically here and with the holiday weekend coming up several folks will be spending time in the sun. This morning, Dr. Chris Delp of St. Luke’s Regional Trauma Center stopped by FOX 21 to talk about sun and heat safety. Dr. Delp says it’s important to always wear sunscreen, because research shows just one bad…
MADISON, Wis.-The state Department of Justice is warning consumers about an online scam that tricks people into thinking they can get a share of Wisconsin’s tobacco settlement. DOJ officials say the promotion asks people to sign up for payments through Money Map Press and to provide their billing information to subscribe to a monthly report on the funds. But all…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota city that employed the police officer who fatally shot a black motorist is preparing to end its patrols of the nearby town where the shooting happened last year. St. Anthony initially intended to negotiate a new contract with Falcon Heights. But the new terms included a request to shift all liability to Falcon Heights for St….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Friday morning in Duluth’s Woodland neighborhood. Authorities responded to the 2200 block of Woodland Avenue after receiving a report of a 19-year-old male being stabbed in the leg. Officials say a 21-year-old female was taken into custody at the scene in connection with the stabbing. The male…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Every year thousands of people, whether local or visiting, love to fish in the Northland. However, adventure seekers are now taking to the big lake more than ever before, boosting the local economy. One Captain we caught up with says it’s not always easy for charter fishing companies to make a go of it in a competitive…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new personal training studio is now open in downtown Duluth. XMT–3 Training is owned and operated by personal trainer Eric Franklin. The studio will be used for personal training, small group classes of 3 to 4 people, and group training sessions of up to 8. Franklin previously trained out of his own home giving 1–on–1 instruction…
HIBBING, Minn. – Businesses in Downtown Hibbing became art galleries for a day at the annual Gallery Hop. The Hibbing Gallery Hop has been showcasing the work of local artists for twenty-five years, and every summer the celebration gets bigger and bigger. “It’s kind of a festival of people,” says Joan Cotton, an artist showcasing her work. “There’s a lot…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and law enforcement officials will be out in full force during Operation Dry Ride this weekend, to prevent boaters from drinking and boating June 30 through July 2. The state’s 2017 boating season, has been the deadliest since 2005, with nine boating fatalities recorded so far. Operating a boat, with a…
HIBBING, Minn. – A 28-year-old Hibbing man was in court today after allegedly breaking into an iron range home last year and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl. Travis Turk is facing four felony charges in the case including criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Travis Turk The girl’s mother woke up around 1:00 a.m. last May, when she heard screams…
Crews work to stripe a section of 4th Street set to reopen on Friday (Photo: St. Louis County) DULUTH, Minn. – A section of 4th Street in Duluth from 6th to 14th Avenues East will reopen by the morning of Friday, June 30, according to St. Louis County crews. Portions of 4th Street have been closed for portions of…
MnDOT/D.R.GonzalezST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution while driving through work zones during the July 4th holiday. “Some projects will have crews working Friday, Saturday and Monday, but all projects will be shut down on the Fourth of July holiday,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “We ask drivers to pay attention in work…
William Koch (Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office) SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – A Winter man was sentenced in Sawyer County Circuit Court Thursday, for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in Sawyer County in 2016. Fifty-three-year-old William Koch was sentenced to 15 years of confinement in prison and 13 years of extended supervision after his release, resulting in a total of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Supreme Court is providing $1 million to improve security at 57 county courthouses across the state. The grant money will help counties with a wide range of improvements, including security screening stations, bullet resistant glass at public service counters and security training for courthouse officials and staff. Grant awards ranged from $514 to…
(Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) ST. LOUIS (AP) – A man who scored what he thought was a prime parking spot in downtown St. Louis said he returned form a Thursday morning trip to the gym with his fiancee to find his car swallowed by a sinkhole. Jordan Westerberg told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that when the couple came…
Photo: Amber Arnold, State Journal MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The last cold cuts are rolling off the line at the Oscar Mayer facility in Madison, ending nearly 100 years of production at the plant. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Madison facility is scheduled to close Thursday. The 72-acre plant was one of seven locations slated for closure when Oscar…
Eddie Tipton, Sept. 2015 (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A former lottery computer programmer has pleaded guilty in Iowa to running a criminal scheme that allowed him to collect millions of dollars in lottery winnings in four other states. Former Multi-State Lottery Association security director Eddie Tipton on Thursday admitted that he manipulated the computer software he…
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) – A National Weather Service crew is surveying damage from a tornado in northwestern Wisconsin that injured one person when a barn collapsed and damaged several dozen homes and outbuildings. Weather service meteorologist Michelle Margraf says the tornado struck around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday east of River Falls in Pierce County. The twister also churned up large…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – An environmental group says the design for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has changed in significant ways that require regulators to take a fresh look. WaterLegacy cities changes in the mine’s tailings basin and wastewater treatment facilities, and a new disclosure of how much water would be pumped from the mine, in requesting a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Bassmaster Magazine has released its top 12 Best Bass Lakes of 2017 and has named Mille Lacs number one thanks to its abundance of smallmouth bass. The magazine states it was selected for its hearty bass, as winners of several fishing championships wrangled in basses weighing in over 20 pounds and some measuring longer than 17…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local nutrition club is keeping folks healthy downtown. The owner of Cold Fusion, Annie Call, tells us the goal of the business is to bring a healthy, active lifestyle to the community. Call described the business as “healthy fast food.” While there customers get a shot of aloe to help with disgestion, a 16 oz. energy…
Courtesy: Charlie Smith DULUTH, Minn. – Proctor artist Tom Napoli has put his touch on the storefront of the newest addition to West Duluth’s Central Avenue, Zenith Bookstore. Napoli put the finishing touches on the mural in mid-June, giving pedestrians a taste of what the new independently-owned bookstore will offer when they finally open their doors on July 1. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new 5K is taking place in Duluth on Friday, June 30. The Chester Park Trail Race, starting at 6:30 p.m., was created to encourage beginners to start trail running. The course is almost entirely off-road, including ski trails, the new Duluth Traverse Chester Rim mountain bike trail, Superior Hiking Trail and Dan Proctor Hiking Trail. Registration…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior has announced an expansion of its 4th of July Celebration for 2017. A military flyover will kick off the parade at 11 a.m. 4th of July Parade will take place at 11 a.m. on 28th Street and Catlin Avenue. This year’s route will travel from the Middle School and end at the Senior…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Pack has announced that they are teaming up with Xcel Energy to create a hand-crafted bag for singer Ed Sheeran. Photo: Duluth Pack The company has selected its most popular backpack style, the Leather Standard Backpack. To customize it for Sheeran’s style they have used a pebbled leather material, along with the traditional features including leather…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Community Theatre is planning a production of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, “Fences”. “Fences” is the story of the Maxsons, an African-American family in 1950’s Pittsburgh. The director, Paul Deaner, wants the production to be as authentic as possible, which means he needs an african american cast to fill the…
Duluth, Minn. Healthy food free bike helmets and lots of fun activities were on hand today at the Heritage Center. It was Essentia Health’s way of promoting a healthy life style and keeping kids active during the summer. “We’re committed to a healthy community and giving back to the community and this is one way that we’re able to do…
