HIBBING, Minn. – Another Democratic candidate has entered the race for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Iron Range native Marjorie (Marje) Holmstrom-Sabo announced on Tuesday that she is running to challenge GOP Rep. Pete Stauber. According to a recent press release her background includes careers in software engineering and education. Diabetes activist Quinn Nystrom, 33, entered the congresstional race on Thursday…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign says his Minneapolis rally will go ahead as scheduled Thursday after a brief dispute over security costs. The campaign says the city of Minneapolis presented the operator of Target Center a $530,000 bill for security costs, and the arena operator had sought help from the campaign. The campaign says it was prepared…
DULUTH, Minn. – A water mean break on Park Point has been restored accosting to the City of Duluth. The city says they were notified of a large amount of water at 2634 Minnesota Avenue earlier Tuesday morning. Crews responded at 10:30 a.m. and restored the connection for residents living from 23rd and Minnesota Avenue and South Lake Avenue to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Senate has overwhelmingly approved two bills that would establish protocols for handling sexual assault evidence kits. A backlog of untested kits has been an issue in Wisconsin and across the country for years. The proposals have broad bipartisan support. The measures were developed by lawmakers, victims’ rights advocates, law enforcement representatives and others. Under…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Starting Tuesday, the security checkpoints at MSP International Airport will start to look a bit more normal. Previously, checkpoints were changed during a construction project that was expected to go until December, but it’s wrapping up just in time for MEA week. As Fox 9 reports, whether you head south or north inside Terminal One…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Northland movie lovers, now is your chance to get a glimpse of this year’s greatest films — some even have a connection to Minnesota. Twin Cities Film Fest organizers Jatin Setia and Bill Cooper stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about this year’s Minnesota connections to the festival. Films with Minnesota Roots: International Falls It…
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – Wildlife officials in central Minnesota are discovering it’s not easy to get rid of deer carcasses infected with chronic wasting disease. The disease was discovered in a wild deer in Crow Wing County earlier this year, the first confirmed case in the state outside of southeastern Minnesota. Legislators have set aside $50,000 to set up dumpsters…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – President Donald Trump’s campaign has threatened to sue Minneapolis for trying to force it to pay $530,000 in security costs for this week’s rally in the city. Trump’s campaign, in a statement late Monday night, said Mayor Jacob Frey is abusing the power of his office by “conjuring a phony and outlandish bill for security” at Thursday’s…
LAKEWOOD, Minn.- Two rural Fire Departments and the Duluth Fire Department teamed up for training, to work on their response to car and structure fires. The two rural departments, Lakewood and Normanna, are volunteer run, with the training taking place at Lakewood Fire Hall. Crews burned a test car supplied by the State Fire Marshall, to simulate the high flames…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Saint Louis County judge has ruled the condemned Kozy building on East First Street in downtown Duluth should be torn down. The building has been in the middle of court battles for three years, with the City of Duluth wanting to tear it down and open the property to developers. “You can see the trees growing out…
DULUTH, Minn. – A St. Louis County judge has decided the former Kozy Bar building can be torn down. The decision was made Monday by Judge Eric Hylden who said there is “no feasible and prudent option for historic renovation” for the building. Former Kozy owner Eric Ringsred sued the city last April claiming the city did not do enough…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — A North Dakota man faces charges after police say he displayed a handgun after a dispute over political bumper stickers with another driver in Minnesota. Moorhead police say a woman reported she was driving Monday when the 27-year-old West Fargo man pulled up and began yelling about her sticker supporting Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren. Authorities…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Democrat Amy Klobuchar says she raised $4.8 million in the third quarter for her 2020 presidential campaign. The total announced Monday places the Minnesota senator in the middle of the field in fundraising for the third straight quarter. Klobuchar has raised more than some rivals but less than top-tier candidates such as Sen. Bernie Sanders, who raised…
WELCH, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State Police have charged three people after the remains of a Minnesota man were found. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports McDowell County Magistrate Court records show the body found in the Skygusty area was identified as John Thomas McGuire. Sgt. C.K. McKenzie in Welch says 31-year-old Amanda Michelle Naylor McClure of Chisago City, Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s is looking to start a community conversation regarding women’s health, and being proactive. The event comes as the nation recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October. Women’s Health Night is open to women of all ages. It’s happening Wednesday, October 9 in the St. Luke’s Auditorium, 2 Center located at 915 East First Street in…
WYOMING, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a 19-year-old man who was standing in the middle of Interstate 35 in Wyoming, Minnesota was struck and killed by two cars. The Star Tribune reports that the incident happened shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol says in its report the man was standing on the stripe dividing the two southbound…
DULUTH, Minn- Construction is underway at Sky Harbor Airport in Park Point. It’s the final phase of the runway relocation project which would help smooth out the new runway. Construction will continue for the next few months, with the goal of it being completed in May of 2020. Categories: Business, Minnesota, News Tags: construction, Sky Harbor Airport
DULUTH, Minn.- Cold weather is settling in here in the Northland, and snow has already fallen in some parts of the region. In honor of winter on the way, a Duluth clothing drive was held to make sure people are staying warm during the frigid season. About a month ago, 10 year old Chloe Carr told her mom she wanted…
DULUTH, Minn. – The $2 million reconstruction project of Lester River bridge is now complete. Residents will no longer have to endure traffic detours after a portion of Superior Street was shut down to handle those repairs. This is the first major restoration of the bridge since it was built in 1973. The reconstruction included repairing elevation issues impacting the…
DULUTH, Minn – Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch in Duluth held its annual Pumpkin Hunt and dozens of kids showed up to take part in the fun. The pumpkin hunt is more than just a fun fall activity. It’s a chance for children to learn a valuable lesson about animals. Pumpkins large and small are scattered around the Seeds of…
DULUTH, Minn. – After closing down for almost a year Lester Park’s pedestrian bridge overlooking amity creek has finally reopened. Cracks in the support beam and other structural damage caused much concern for the safety of those visiting the trail. And last November, the city of Duluth’s Parks and Recreaction barricaded the bridge after deeming it unstable. Over the summer,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say they have charged a fourth suspect in connection to a shooting in West Duluth last month that left 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson dead. Investigators say they charged 27-year-old Taylor Fredrickson on Thursday with one count of aiding an offender. According to the criminal complaint, Fredrickson told police that she was with one of the suspects…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Trampled by Turtles will be singing the National Anthem at the Twins playoff game on Monday. The band made the announcement on their Twitter page Friday afternoon. We’re singing the National Anthem before the @Twins play the @Yankees for ALDS Playoff Game 3 this Monday Oct 7th. Tune in and Go Twins! pic.twitter.com/Qth29ju9NG — Trampled by Turtles…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection to a burglary at Duluth Cider in the Lincoln Park Business District has been charged. According to the Duluth Police, 25-year-old Kyle Carl was charged on Friday with third degree burglary. At the time of his arrest, Carl was on supervised pre-trial release for four other burglaries earlier this…
DULUTH, Minn. – A festival years in the making will present it’s Duluth debut on Wednesday, October 9. The Catalyst Content Festival, originally ITVFest, first began in Los Angeles in 2006. Flash forward to today, and the Festival has survived, thrived, and grown through two states. It now resides in Minnesota. Philip Gilpin Jr. is the Executive Director of Catalyst, but…
DULUTH, Minn. – Three former UMD Coaches have filed a petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Former University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, former softball coach Jen Banford and former women’s basketball coach Annette Wiles are asking the court to review the decision of the Minnesota Court of Appeals that dismissed their lawsuit against UMD citing discrimination…
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a sea of pumpkins, gourds and vegetable for sale on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Central Entrance in Duluth. In this week’s Active Adventures, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot swings by the temporary produce stand set up for the Halloween season. For more than 20 years, DC’s Best Produce Farms has set up shop at the busy…
DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteers have been hard at work setting up tunnels and lights over at Bayfront Festival Park. Although there’s still a long way to go, organizers are excited to bring new displays this year, especially along the fire pit area. “For the first time in ten years, we’re getting rid of all of our snowflakes on the panels….
DULUTH, Minn. -The Salvation Army is on the hunt for bell ringers to participate in their Red Kettle fundraiser. They began looking for volunteers at the beginning of the month. For the Salvation Army, bell ringing season is their number one fundraiser campaign raising over $200,000 alone last year. All of the proceeds stay local. “Every cent that goes into…
DULUTH, Minn. – College women are three times more at risk of a sexual assault than all women. The University of Minnesota Duluth is hoping to shed light on this issue one sign at a time. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the lunch hour, many students stood with signs hoping to gain the attention of those…
HIBBING, Minn. – A Chisholm man suffered life threatening injuries in a Thursday morning crash on Highway 169 in Hibbing. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Escape driving on E 31 Street was crossing Highway 169 when it was hit on the passenger side by a Ford Taurus travelling south on Highway 169. The 71-year-old male driving the…
ST. CLOUD, Minn.. (FOX 9) – After a massive fight at Tech High School in St. Cloud last week, 19 students have been charged. Most of the students are facing riot charges related to the brawl on Wednesday, September 25. One 16-year-old boy however is also facing charges for terroristic threats and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say they have made a “significant arrest” in connection to a string of burglaries in the Lincoln Park Business District over the last month. According to the authorities, 25-year-old Duluth man was arrested on Wednesday for 3rd Degree Burglary in connection with the burglary at Duluth Cider. At the time of his arrest, the man…
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating cases of salmonella and hepatitis A at the Crow Wing County Jail. The sheriff’s office says one inmate has tested positive for salmonella, a bacteria that causes gastrointestinal illness. Other inmates and staff have also reported intestinal illnesses. The source of the bacteria has not been determined. One inmate…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re in the mood for a night at the Symphony Orchestra, you’re in luck! The Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dirk Meyer is thrilled to present their 2019-2020 concert lineup. The new season won’t have a theme as in previous years. Instead, the DSSO will be focusing on the experiences of simply going to…
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Cooking Connection, we’re catching up with Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar located in Duluth’s Canal Park. Senior Sous Chef Chad Bloomquist demonstrates how to prepare the restaurants indulgent Spaghetti Carbonara. Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is located at 405 Lake Avenue South in Duluth, Minnesota. Click here to see the full menu,…
BAXTER, Minn. (AP) – Diabetes activist Quinn Nystrom is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge GOP Rep. Pete Stauber in northeastern Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Nystrom said Thursday that she’s running to bring down the costs of health care and prescription drugs. She says Stauber has failed to follow through on his promise to help struggling Minnesotans afford their health…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth International Airport is looking at how noise from its operations affects nearby communities by asking the public directly. Officials worked with nearby residents to identify where the most noise can be heard so they can go out in November and test the noise levels in those areas. Airport leadership will take what they find to try…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth’s top attorney is not backing down in his fight to keep a police officer from getting his job back. The saga continues, as the City wishes to take the case to the final nail: the Minnesota State Supreme Court. In 2017 officer Adam Huot was shown on body cam video dragging a man by…
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids twelve and older who probably have only taken photos with devices like smartphones can now learn about other ways to take pictures, with both film cameras and digital ones in a youth photography club in Duluth. The kids are exploring the art of film photography, use the elements of photography and how to take better shots, learning…
DULUTH, Minn.- Some students who traveled overseas this past summer are now sharing their pictures with fellow classmates at LSC. Students from Lake Superior College spent time in the Dominican Republic with nurses, doctors, and nutritional experts to help D.R.’s residents’ health issues. Others went to France and Italy to experience something different than northeast Minnesota. One student who went…
DULUTH, Minn – Congressman Pete Stauber sat down for a roundtable discussion with health care leaders. The meeting was held to discuss accessibility and affordability of healthcare in rural communities. The group talked about implementing broadband to make tele–medicine available for those in rural areas. The topic of mental health was also brought up. Studies have shown farmers take their…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Hoffbauer Tree Farms has been running “pick your own pumpkin” the last few weeks, but with the anticipation of these colder temperatures, they pulled hundreds of pumpkins this morning to protect them from the frost. Owners say, once the cold hits, they won’t last long on their own. “They could take a light frost once if the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at Lake Superior College made the most of their day off from regular classes by attending the school’s student success day. It is a day set aside each semester to help promote academic success. LSC’s Student Success Day not only helps students achieve academic success, but also gives them an opportunity to find success in life….
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has decided to petition the Supreme Court to review the case of the former Duluth police officer who was fired for dragging a handcuffed man through a downtown skywalk in 2017. Last month, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed an arbitrator’s 2018 decision to reinstate Huot stating it did not violate public policy….
DULUTH, Minn. – An investigation has been opened by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration in response to Monday’s fatal water emergency on Lake Superior. 68-year-old Donald Sarter of Sturgeon Bay died on Monday after the boat he was working on capsized at the end of Park Point. Two other people also in the boat Sarter,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power says crews have restored power to Miller Hill Mall. In a series of recent tweets, Minnesota Power said crews were working to restore power to the mall and expected to have it back on by 4:00 p.m. Power has been restored to the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. — Minnesota Power (@mnpower) October 2, 2019…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A federal audit estimates that Minnesota made $3.7 million in unallowed payments to managed care organizations from 2014 to 2016 for dead people who had been enrolled in Medicaid. The inspector general at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in a report Wednesday that the unallowed payments happened because the state didn’t…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth author Bob King is the creator of Wonders of the Night Sky and Night Sky with the Naked Eye. His latest publication is Urban Legends from Space: The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified. From chem trails to black holes and supernovas, misinformation about space travels faster than the speed of light. In the book, King explains…
DULUTH, Minn. – Toxicology results for UMD student Jacob Lavoie were released by Anoka County officials on Tuesday. The results indicate the cause of death as drowning and alcohol, marijuana and Ritalin as “significant conditions.” Lavoie’s body was pulled from the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park on September 9. The UMD student was last seen leaving Grandma’s Sports Garden around…
