DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, hundreds of kids participated in the free “Saturday Morning at the Races” event. The Saint Scholastica wellness center hosted kids fourteen and under. They ran around the track, joined in face painting and hung out with the C-S-S mascot. It’s all to help promote a healthy lifestyle during the colder months. “It’s kind of a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting today the Bentleyville Tour of Lights is being torn down for the season. After what was a slow year because of weather conditions, dozens of volunteers came to Bayfront Park today to help with the tear down process. All the lights and equipment are to be packed into semi trailers and put into storage until next…
DULUTH, Minn.- The weather and temperature hasn’t been ideal for ice fishing in the Northland, but that is subject to change. The owner of Marine General on London Road said the ice has been pretty slushy until now. He encourages anglers to get out next week when temps are expected to drop, and all that slush is expected to refreeze….
DULUTH, Minn.- Some families enjoyed a relaxing movie night at a pretty interesting location. The Depot held their first ever Movies on Michigan movie night. To a Great Hall packed with bodies on sleeping bags and blankets, they showed “Night at the Museum.” An appropriate choice for the Depot, which also serves as a museum for the Veterans Memorial Hall,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Encounter Indoor Skate Park is officially back open for business. After being closed for two years due to a pipe bursting on the balcony level, building underwent renovations starting with the basketball court and then the skate park. The indoor park officially opened back up on New Years Eve, exactly two years after the building closed….
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders gathered for a new program on weather and ice at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. The program covered meteorological concepts, shipping and how those things affect Northlanders in their lives. It’s catered towards all audiences- with experiments also geared towards kids- allowing everyone to get a fresh take on the diverse ecosystem in our area….
MINNEAPOLIS – A report shows the number of people in Minnesota arrested for driving while impaired is growing, partly due to people driving with cannabis, opioids, and methamphetamine in their system. The Star Tribune reports that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety released preliminary data on Thursday. It shows that most of the nearly 28,000 motorists cited last year for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say they have located and arrested a Duluth man charged in connection to a 2017 fentanyl overdose death. Authorities say two Duluth investigators teamed up with detectives at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in California and arrested 20-year-old Deshaun Clay Robinson on Thursday. Robinson is facing charges of third-degree aid and abet murder for his…
DULUTH, Minn. – Have you ever wanted to bundle up and give sled dog mushing a try? Meteorologist Brittney Merlot recently caught up with musher Ryan Redington for this week’s Active Adventures. Redington will be mushing in this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon taking place January 27 – 30 along Minnesota’s North Shore. The Alaska native says he’s very excited…
DULUTH, Minn. – Staff at Glensheen in Duluth are looking to say thank you to the community for their support the past year, and to finish out the final day of Christmas tours at the Mansion. A complimentary Community Day is happening Sunday, January 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. “General Admission is self-guided, guests do not need advance…
WALKER, Minn. (AP) – Organizers have canceled the International Eelpout Festival on Leech Lake in Walker. They say the economics and other restrictions on the celebration of Minnesota’s ugliest fish no longer work. So they canceled what would have been the 41st annual event, which had been planned for Feb. 20-23. A statement posted on the festival’s website reads: Greetings…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has announced raising $21.2 million for her presidential campaign in the final three months of last year. The total trails the amounts collected by the Democratic presidential primary’s three other front-runners: former Vice President Joe Biden with $22.7 million, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders with $34.5 million and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The suspect accused of shooting a man on the Fond du Lac reservation in Carlton County in October pleaded not guilty to three felony charges in federal court on Thursday. 28 year-old Shelby Boswell of Minneapolis is accused of shooting his sister’s boyfriend in the head during a funeral in a school gym. He is charged…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown School District’s football field need some major improvements. Thanks to a one million dollar donation, the district can make those need upgrades. The money was donated by Centricity Credit Union, formerly known as Hermantown Credit Union. The donation is being called a sign of good faith to establish community trust. Multiple future improvements are on…
DULUTH, Minn. – The beginning of the year is when people are making resolutions they hope to stick with. One that has become popular in recent years is taking up a plant-based lifestyle. The Vegan Cookbook Club hosted its monthly round table, at the Mount Royal Library to help those who are hoping to explore a plant-based diet. The group…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota has reported another flu death. The state Department of Health reports the eighth death due to influenza. The death is one more than the previous week. But no child deaths due to influenza have been reported since the flu season began. According to the Health Department’s weekly flu update, Minnesota hospitals admitted 117 influenza patients…
(courtesy: Minnesota Lottery) ROSEVILLE, Minn. – The Minnesota Lottery announced Thursday morning that the first $1 million lottery winner of 2020 has claimed his prize. Charles Wylie of Elko New Market said this was only his third time purchasing a Raffle ticket, “I had two strikes and this year it was a home run!” he said. “I didn’t believe it—I could…
HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing police say they are searching for a 36-year-old male suspect who fled from an officer Wednesday morning during a traffic stop. According to police, an officer attempted to make a traffic stop after observing a red Chrysler 300 being driven by Zephaniah James Skarja, 36, who is wanted on charges for domestic assault. Authorities say Skarja…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Authorities say two additional suspects have been charged in the June 2019 armed robbery at an assisted living facility in Virginia. According to court documents, Virginia police responded to a 911 call shortly after 3:00 a.m. on June 25 that two younger men wearing masks, bandanas, dark clothing and gloves had entered the Edgewood Vista Assisted Living…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It was a lucky New Year’s Day for two Minnesota residents who each won $1 million in the state’s Millionaire Raffle. The Star Tribune reports Minnesota lottery players have been on a lucky streak lately. In all, five players have won prizes of $1 million or more in the past three weeks. Five other players also won…
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX21 photojournalist Marcus Asmus caught up with people hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing outside on New Year’s Day 2020. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
RICE LAKE, Minn. — A wood burning stove may have caused a garage to go up in flames in Rice Lake on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A driver passing through the area smelled smoke and called 9-1-1 shortly before 7:30 a.m. When emergency personnel responded, they discovered a garage on Fayre Road was one fire….
DULUTH, Minn. Oh baby, it’s a boy! St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth welcomed not only it’s first baby of the year but of the decade. Baby Barrett Jaakola entered the world at 6:03 am, weighing in at a healthy 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Having a New Year’s baby was the farthest expectation for Cloquet mom Kate Jaakola . Baby Barrett…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some people may be just getting around to taking down their Christmas trees, but getting rid of it can be an inconvenience. Don’t worry. A local junk removal company, has got you covered. Twin Ports Trailer Trash will be offering free curbside Christmas tree pick up on January 6th and 7th. Residents can call to schedule a…
DULUTH, Minn. – With dozens of new years eve events going on across the twin ports, the second annual new years by the lake is one that is already underway. The night kicked off at 5:30 with tickets ranging from $25-$115. Event Coordinators say, they sold roughly 700 tickets last year and expect to do the same this year. Most…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday is the final day of the existing contract the St. Louis County Public Works employees have with the county. According to St. Louis County Officials, they haven’t received notice of the Teamsters Local 320 Union’s intent to strike, or any interest to return to the bargaining table. Both sides will continue working under the terms of the…
DULUTH, Minn.- If eating healthier is one of your New Year’s resolutions, a new initiative in Duluth wants to support you. Duluth Does Veganuary is part of an international movement to get more people to try plant-based diets. In Duluth it’s sponsored by the Whole Foods Co-op, with a Facebook group that currently has more than 300 members posting recipes…
DULUTH, Minn.- Some young female hockey players from Eveleth-Gilbert got to brush up on their skills with members of the UMD Women’s Hockey Team, as a thank you from the Red Cross for their involvement in projects this year. In November, the Eveleth-Gilbert 12U Girls Team wrote holiday cards for the Red Cross’s Holiday Mail for Heroes Project. They also…
DULUTH, Minn. – Waiting until the clock strikes midnight to celebrate the new year is usually way past bedtime for most kiddos. The Duluth Public Library hosted its annual Noon Year’s Eve to help children ring in 2020 a little early. Kids made crafts like noise makers and colorful crowns. There was even a countdown, which ended with a shower…
DULUTH, Minn. – 2019 maybe almost over, but what better way than to start 2020 off than skating right into the new year. For most people the biggest celebration is done on the dance floor on New Year’s Eve. But taking a few laps around the World of Wheels roller rink can live up to just the amount of fun…
DEER RIVER, Minn. – According to a recent press release, Essentia Health management in Deer River and union members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota have reached a tentative agreement averting a potential strike. Officials say the tentative agreement was reached late in the evening on Monday. The new contract addressed many of the union’s goals including higher pay and better benefits…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO) is featuring the music of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this New Year’s Eve. Starting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, DECC Symphony Hall will come alive with the sights and sounds of the 1975 flick. The DSSO will be joined by Jeans ‘n Classics, who helped put on the New…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Minnesota’s population growth slowed down slightly in 2019. And, that has some concerned the state could lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census. The spring census will determine how the country’s 435 congressional seats are divvied up. Minnesota’s population grew by about 0.6% last year or about 33,000…
HIBBING, Minn. – A new trend of using shared workspaces is rapidly growing across the U.S. Now that trend has made it’s way to the Iron Range. A local entreprenuer has opened Hibbing’s very first co-working space called TechTank. A co-working space is where business owners and workers can share a remote office space for convenience and affordability. TechTank is…
DULUTH, Minn. – For people with fitness goals for the new year- gyms such as the downtown YMCA in Duluth can help you stick to your resolutions. The Y is offering a free trial week starting January 1st which staff say is typically one of the busiest times of the year for them. “People are trying to change their habits…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the popular song goes, “Do you wanna build a snowman?” Well the boys on the Starks Academy Northland Youth Basketball Alliance Team sure did, heading over to the East side to spread some snowy cheer. “Using that snow which is giving some people some heartaches I can imagine, spread some holiday cheer and put some smiles on…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium offered a two day camp to help kids learn what it takes to care for the animals. A handful of campers aged eight to eleven received a behind scenes experience. The kids helped prepare meals for the animals. They even had the chance to feed a few baby alligators. The program coordinator says…
DULUTH, Minn. – New Year’s Eve is one day away and law enforcement agencies will be amping up patrol. The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding folks to play it safe to avoid being pulled over for drunk driving. New Year’s Eve is time of year when the risk of DUI-related arrests and fatalties increase. With alcohol flowing at tons of…
(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – An altercation in downtown Minneapolis has left one man dead and two other people with injuries. Police say a fight between two men resulted in one of them stabbing the other Sunday morning. Investigators say the man who was stabbed got in an SUV and intentionally ran over the other man accused of inflicting…
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Thursday, January 2, the Miller Hill Mall will welcome the addition of a new pop-up tattoo shop featuring a celebrity artist. The Lost Cove Co. is a tattoo pop-up experience with a rotating crew of artists beginning in Los Angeles, second stop Duluth, third stop Austin, TX then going on to various other cities around the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are asking for the public’s help finding two suspects connected to a shooting in the Harbor Highlands neighborhood last week. Arrest warrants have been issued for 22-year-old David Leon Barbee (right) and 21-year-old Dana Deshun Smith (left). Barbee has an arrest warrant for aiding and abetting first degree aggravated robbery and second-degree assault. Smith has…
MINNEAPOLIS – A fierce winter storm that created blizzard conditions in parts of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, closed interstates and caused hundreds of crashes continues to linger in the region. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning in northeastern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Monday where periods of heavy snow and gusty winds were…
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DULUTH, Minn. – For photographers, Lake Superior is a paradise- even in rough elements. “This is the first time I’ve photographed some inclement weather like this,” Photographer, Zackary Ceeland says. Ceeland has been a photographer for five years. Instead of going back to the Twins Cities, he decided to stick around on Sunday. “I’ve just gotten a few shots of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The ending of Bentleyville’s 2019 season was A summary of its year as a whole. “Its been a challenging year than previous years with the weather conditions with the weather conditions we’ve had and a little bit lower in attendance than in previous years,” Bentleyville Executive Director, Nathan Bentley says. Bentleyville was closed for three days back…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth curling club hosted a learn to spiel event at their club at the DECC. Normally, the event is a tournament where seasoned veterans from different clubs would come and play against each other. On Sunday, the club invited the public out for a one-day spiel. “We can teach them about curling at the same time…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, a fun winter event “Glow tubing” is back at spirit mountain. The relatively new event has been open for the past two years. The hill was lit up blue, green and purple for the night. Staff say extra snow was blown to make it happen. Glow tubing has become a huge hit with families for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says it is preparing for the potential weekend snowstorm which is expected to being heavy snow, strong winds and a wintery mix of rain and ice. Members of the Saint Louis County Public works department started early pre-treating the roads with salt and chemicals. Staff say their trucks are all ready to go…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – It was a busy holiday out on the roads for law enforcement. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety says officers arrested more than 106 people statewide for DWI. The arrests all took place between 6 p.m. Tuesday night and 6 a.m. Thursday morning. So far this year, there have been more than 27,000 DWI arrests,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Justice is looking for information on a Madison high school business club’s past trips after students discovered hidden cameras in their hotel room this month. East High School DECA students found cameras in their room during a trip to Minneapolis on the first weekend in December. The school district placed an unidentified…
