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Gov. Walz Orders Minnesota Flags at Half Staff in Remembrance of U.S. Rep. Don Young

March 19, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Photo: AP/File MINNESOTA- In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz ordered all flags statewide at half-staff until midnight Saturday, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Representative Don Young, who passed away Friday night. Sometimes called the Dean of the House, the 88-year-old Alaska Congressman was the longest-serving member, serving 25 terms, and was about…

Early Morning Fire Destroys Side Lake Liquor on Iron Range

March 19, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Photo: Friends of the Northland FireWire FRENCH TWP., Minn.- Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire Saturday that burned an Iron Range Liquor Store down. According to a spokesperson with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, around 7:05 a.m. Saturday, deputies and several fire departments responded to a structure fire at the Side Lake Liquor store in French township….

Video Shows Cop Kneeling on Wisconsin Student’s Neck While Breaking Up Fight

The girl’s father has called for criminal charges against the officer for using a type of restraint that was banned for Wisconsin law enforcement officers last year.

March 19, 2022

The Associated Press,

KENOSHA, Wis. – School officials in Kenosha, Wisconsin, released surveillance footage that shows an off-duty police officer putting his knee on a 12-year-old girl’s neck to restrain her amid a lunchtime fight. The Kenosha Unified School District released redacted footage of the March 4 fight on Friday. It shows Kenosha officer Shawn Guetschow intervening in the fight and then scuffling…

UMD Grad Calls Eveleth-Native Killed in Ukraine ‘helpful guy, open-minded person’

Hill was staying in Ukraine to support his partner who was suffering from multiple sclerosis.

March 18, 2022

Arman Rahman,

MINNESOTA- We’re learning more about the Eveleth native killed waiting in line for bread in Ukraine as his friend shares some of her memories. Jimmy Hill was identified Thursday as one of several people killed when Russian forces opened fire on civilians in Chernihiv. Hill was staying in Ukraine to support his partner who was suffering from multiple sclerosis. Sasha…

City of Duluth Spent $1.6 Million on Water Main Breaks, Leaks In 2021

According to Duluth's Chief Engineer for Utilities, Eric Shaffer in 2021 the City of Duluth spent roughly $1.6 million, fixing 103 water main breaks and 88 leaks.

March 18, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Water main breaks in the City of Duluth this year have not only been gushing out water but they’ve been forcing the city to gush out money for repairs. According to Duluth’s Chief Engineer for Utilities, Eric Shaffer in 2021 the City of Duluth spent roughly $1.6 million, fixing 103 water main breaks and 88 leaks. The record…

Star of the North Maternity Home Brings Salmon Fundraiser Back

March 18, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Star of The North Maternity Home in Duluth held its annual salmon dinner Friday night after a few years off due to Covid. The goal for this dinner was to raise at least $6,000 dollars. Star of the North Maternity Home provides a safe haven for homeless and pregnant women and mothers in Duluth. The salmon dinner…

Day Two of UMD Environmental Summit

March 18, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday was the second day OF UMD’S Environmental Summit, an event put on by SEE Change and other local environmental organizations. SEE Change is an acronym for Social, Environment, and Economic Change, and that what the summit was all about. Thursday, the event featured a sustainability fair with community organizations from throughout the state and today presentations…

Vehicles Rolling in to Prep for Motorhead Madness

March 18, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Car Enthusiasts, Saturday, the Northlands biggest indoor custom car show is back at the DECC. Some of the 150 classic rides of all types rolled into the DECC on Friday, with 68 percent coming from outside of the area. Motorhead Madness this weekend will include Trucks, 4x4s, street rods, race cars and more in attendance along with…

Craft Vendor Show at Cloquet Armory this Saturday

March 18, 2022

Mason Kroll,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Dozens of unique vendors will be back at the Cloquet Armory Saturday for the craft vendor show. From nine to five, the show will consist of 45 booths, a mix of crafters, vendors, and flea market folk. There will be a BNB market food truck selling meals and demonstrations of fishing lure making and 3-D printer work….

Mayor Larson Encouraging a Return to Downtown Business

March 18, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. –Two years into the pandemic has taught us to adapt and be innovative Finding new ways to co-exist with the coronavirus. City officials met for a press conference in the skywalk trying to remind people that it’s time to get back out again. With people returning to work in-person, and the summer months getting closer, the goal is…

Rogge’s Double OT Goal Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to National Championship Game

The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010.

March 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – Senior forward Naomi Rogge scored in double overtime to give the UMD women’s hockey team the win over Northeastern 2-1 Friday afternoon in the NCAA Frozen Four semi-finals. The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010. That game will take place Sunday at Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of…

UMD to Host Panel on Ukraine/Russia Conflict

March 18, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – UMD will be hosting an event for the public called Spotlight on the Ukraine/Russia Conflict. Four speakers from UMD and Saint Scholastica who have studied Eastern Europe and are familiar with the region, will be sharing their expertise on the background of the conflict including history, foreign policy, diplomacy, and how the U.S. has treated Russia since…

Pre-Pandemic Features Back at Valentini’s in the Holiday Center

March 18, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – After having to restructure their business to accommodate for Covid restrictions, Valentini’s in the Holiday Center moved their food service area across the hallway and have brought back some of their signature features. With the new set up and lifted restrictions, Valentini’s was able to bring back self-serve, so customers can dish up as much soup and…

Superior Police Investigate Shots Fired at Palace Bar, No Injuries Reported

March 18, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — According to a spokesperson with the Superior Police Department, units responded to a call on March 18th, 2022 at 1:47 A.M to 1108 Tower Ave, The Palace Bar, for reported gunshots inside the bar. When arriving on the scene, police noticed many people leaving the bar, and the glass from one of the exit doors was shattered….

Cloquet Police Investigating Shooting Threat Made to Cloquet Middle School

March 18, 2022

Arman Rahman,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet Police Department is currently investigating emails threatening a shooting at the Cloquet Middle School. According to a spokesperson with the department on Wednesday, 2 staff members reported getting emails indicating the school was targeted for a possible school shooting on Thursday. Officers immediately began investigating the source of the threat. As of Friday the spokesperson said,…

Eveleth-Born Jimmy Hill Killed In Russian Attack In Ukraine

March 17, 2022

Dan Hanger,

(AP/FOX 9) – A man who was born in Eveleth, Minnesota was killed in a Russian attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, where he was seeking medical treatment for his partner. The death of Jim Hill, 68, of Diggs, Idaho, was reported Thursday by his sister. In a post on Facebook, she said he was waiting in a…

Bomb Threat Prankster Creates Large Evacuation At Esko Public Schools

No explosive device was located after an extensive search by authorities.

March 17, 2022

Dan Hanger,

ESKO, Minn. – Some scary moments unfolded for more than 1,000 students and staff at Esko Public Schools Wednesday after a bomb threat at the High School. The threat was called in to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office around 12:50 p.m. The anonymous 911 caller said an explosive device was seen in an Esko High School classroom, according to authorities….

Dubh Linn Celebrates St. Paddy’s

March 17, 2022

Mason Kroll,

It’s St. Patrick’s day Thursday, and one of the biggest days of the year for the Dubh Linn Irish Pub. The Pub on West Superior Street had a busier holiday than the previous couple of years, with Covid putting a damper on social activity. Popular drinks being served were black and tans, ugly betty’s, Jameson and other Irish whiskeys. When…

Ruth Free Store Moving to New Location

March 17, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Ruth Free Store is in the process of moving to a new location, but it won’t be far as it’s just one door away. Still on Belknap street in Superior, the new space is much larger than the current space and will provide the area needed to store the growing number of donations. The new store…

State Sen. Tom Bakk Will Not Run For Re-Election

March 17, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

LAKE VERMILLION, Minn. — Minnesota State Senator Tom Bakk, an independent from the Iron Range, revealed on Thursday that he’s not running for another term. The District 3 State Senator says he’ll retire at the end of the year, saying in a press release that quote, “representing the people of the arrowhead region has been one of the greatest rewards…

Canada To Drop COVID Tests For Vaccinated Visitors: Official

March 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

TORONTO (AP) — Canada will no longer require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test for vaccinated travelers as of April 1.A senior government official confirmed the change Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak publicly ahead of the announcement this week.Last month, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced that travelers coming to Canada would be able to present a…

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Esko Schools Evacuated Over Anonymous Call Of A Bomb Threat

March 17, 2022

Dan Hanger, Alexandra Burnley,

UPDATE – ESKO, Minn. –The evacuation on Thursday afternoon at Esko Public Schools was due to a bomb threat that was made by an anonymous caller, according to the school administration. The school district says that Carlton County 911 dispatchers received a call from an unknown person claiming that an explosive device was spotted inside one of the high school’s…

World of Fish Experiencing Supply Chain Issues

March 17, 2022

Ken Slama,

HERMANTOWN, MN – With more people staying home over the last couple of years, the fish hobby has become more popular and the folks at World of Fish in Hermantown saw an uptick in business during that time. The struggle for them during Covid has been on the supply side with international trade shutting down along with the increase in…

Gourmet Cookie Shop to Open in Duluth

March 17, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – A new gourmet cookie shop is coming to Duluth and will be holding its grand opening next Friday, March 25. Each week, Crumbl Cookies features six unique cookie flavors to choose from with one always being their milk chocolate, chocolate chip cookie. The other cookies are selected from 170 other flavor profiles and they announce on Sunday’s…

Duluth Hiring Spring Road Maintenance Workers

March 17, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – As the snow and ice melts off the over 530 miles of roads here in Duluth, all of the potholes and debris become more noticeable. Right now, the city of Duluth is looking to hire around 40 temporary and seasonal employees to help with the manual labor needed to fix the roads after a hard winter. “Making…

Hermantown, Proctor, Rice Lake Provide State of the Cities Address

March 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The leaders of the three cities that surround Duluth to the north and west gave their annual updates to area businesses Thursday. The Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their State of the Cities luncheon at the Black Woods Event Center in Proctor, featuring the mayors of Hermantown, Proctor, and Rice Lake. Chamber President & CEO Kimberly Parmeter…

Spirit Mountain Nearing End of Winter Season, Waiting to Transition to Summer

March 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Time is running out to enjoy the slopes of Spirit Mountain this winter season as they will soon begin their transition to summer activities. Interim Executive Director Ann Glumac says they will reduce their hours next week during the weekdays from 10 to 6. After their last formal day March 27, they will remain open as long as…

Motorhead Madness Returning to DECC

March 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is transforming into an automotive paradise as Motorhead Madness returns this weekend. People can see around 150 classic cars on display, along with vendors, RC racing, the crowning of Miss Motorhead, and door prizes. “We’re marking the floors (Thursday),” says show co-owner Mike Podgornik, “getting the location set up for the cars and vendors and everyone…

Minnesota-born Jimmy Hill Killed In Ukraine While Trying To Find Food

March 17, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – The American killed during a military strike by Russia in Ukraine has been identified as Jimmy Hill. Family members confirm to FOX 9 that 68-year-old Hill, who was born in Eveleth, Minnesota and graduated from Mahtomedi High School, was killed in the city of Chernihiv in Ukraine while trying to find food. “He was only going out to try and find…

Midday Update March 17th, 2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, March 17, 2021

March 17, 2022

Natalie Noury,

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 17, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather

Water Main Break on 21st Avenue West

March 17, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. — City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break at North 21st Avenue West and Superior Street. City officials say that water has been shut off on Superior Street from 20th Avenue West to 22nd Avenue West. It is not known how long it will take to fix the break. Crews are working…

New Walz Plan For Surplus Includes Bigger Tax Rebate Checks

March 17, 2022

KQDS Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz has released an updated plan for how to spend the state’s enormous budget surplus, including a proposal for income tax rebate checks of $1,000 per couple. His revised supplemental budget proposal, released Thursday, follows last month’s announcement that the state’s budget surplus has grown to $9.25 billion. It formalizes an idea he…

Water Main Break In Wrenshall Public School District

Classes dismissed at 12:20 PM today.

March 17, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. – A water main break has been reported today within the Wrenshall Public School Systems, located at 207 Pioneer Dr., Wrenshall, MN 55797. Classes will be dismissed for the rest of today starting at 12:20 PM, according to Wrenshall Superintendent Kim Belcastro. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Morning Update March 17th, 2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, March 17, 2022

March 17, 2022

Natalie Noury,

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 17, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather

Gordon Ramsay Becomes Third Candidate For St. Louis County Sheriff

March 16, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay was in Hibbing and Duluth Wednesday to announce his run for St. Louis County Sheriff. Ramsay was raised in Duluth and got a Bachelor’s degree at UMD and Master’s at CSS. He served as police chief from 2006 to 2016 before becoming chief of police in Wichita, Kansas. Ramsay said his…

Barn Fire Kills 70 Sheep In Carlton County

March 16, 2022

Dan Hanger,

THOMPSON TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect foul play in a fire that killed 70 sheep in Thomson Township. The fire was reported in a pole building around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 300 block of Koski Road. The property owner wasn’t home at the time to try to save the animals, according to…

Fire Officials: Stay Off Lake Superior’s Ice As Temps Rise Above Freezing

March 16, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The deadline to get those ice fishing shelters off the water for the season may be Monday, but the boost in melting air and more of it to come this weekend have officials hoping they don’t have to respond to any emergencies, especially on Lake Superior. “There’s never really a safe time to be on the ice….

The Juice Pharm Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2022

Mason Kroll, Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Juice Pharm is bringing some St. Patty day treats to its menu to celebrate. Holiday items include Irish stew, juice shots, and other fun green treats like tacos with a twist. On top of some fun changes to the menu, live music will be rocking from 12 to 2 PM tomorrow. “This is the first year…

Essentia Health Creates “Education-To-Employment” Scholarships And Opportunities For Rock Ridge Students

March 16, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — Essentia Health is teaming up with Rock Ridge Public Schools in Virginia to create what they call “education-to-employment student scholarships.” Essentia is setting aside $300,000 for scholarships for students who pursue education after high school for certain career opportunities in healthcare. Those jobs range from respiratory therapists to radiology, surgical, and medical lab technicians, and more. The…

Duluth Community Relations Officer Announces Run for Minnesota House

March 16, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Community Relations Officer is the latest to announce her bid to represent District 8B in the Minnesota House. Alicia Kozlowski has been active in the Duluth community over the past 12 years; first as a community organizer before joining the city’s Leadership Team in 2019. She highlights her heritage as strengths for her candidacy. That includes…

Ice Fishing and Snowmobile Seasons Wrapping Up

March 16, 2022

Ken Slama,

FREDENBERG, MN – Winter is starting to wind down and with the deadline to get ice fishing shelters off of water north of Highways 2 and 200 by March 21, anglers have been busy trying to get the last bit of ice fishing in before the season ends. Warmer weather also means snowmobile trails will start disappearing soon. Businesses in…

Catalyst Story Institute Hires Anna Tanski For Leadership Role

March 16, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Catalyst Story Institute has hired the former president and CEO of Visit Duluth, Anna Tanski, as the new Head of Festivals And Events for its organizations. It also hired four other women for leadership roles in New York and Los Angeles. The Institute’s headquarters are in Duluth, and is known for holding its Catalyst Content Festival…

Car Detailers Ready For Big Business As Sloppy Spring Approaches

March 16, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. – As spring approaches and the snow begins to melt, car washes and detailing businesses are seeing more customers. Zach Tharge, owner of Detail & Dash in Superior, says this time of year is definitely one of the busiest. “In the winter we stay busy enough, but in the summer I’d say we’re doing 8-10 vehicles per day….

Local Irish Pubs Ready for Busy Saint Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Local Irish pubs have been preparing for Saint Patrick’s Day for a couple of months and are now ready to host the community on this Irish Holiday. With all the recent uncertainty regarding Covid restrictions, owners and employees are relieved that most have been lifted for them to able party like it’s 1999 with the beer, food,…

National Weather Service Looking for CoCoRaHS Volunteers

March 16, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The National Weather Service is looking for more volunteers to report rain, snow, and hail totals. March is the annual push for new members to join CoCoRaHS, which stands for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network. It’s a program that allows people to measure precipitation from where they live, and supplement measurements recorded by automated devices…

Artist Helping Ordean East Middle School Paint Mural

March 16, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ordean East Middle School is getting assistance from a traveling artists on a new mural. Adam Swanson is helping students this week create the wall-long design that will be placed near the entrance to the school’s garden. Some of the various images will be coded so that it can be linked to student-generated research projects in the future….

Midday Update March 16th, 2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, March 16, 2022

March 16, 2022

Natalie Noury,

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather

Morning Update March 16th, 2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, March 16, 2022

March 16, 2022

Natalie Noury,

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather

Mayor’s ‘State Of The City’ To Return In Person, City Council Meetings To Follow

March 15, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will hold her State of the City Address Tuesday, Mar. 29 in the Harbor Side Ballroom at the DECC. The meeting will have limited seating for the public, but the city is encouraging everybody to wear a mask. Council President Arik Forsman is also expected to speak, among other guests. Meanwhile, city council…

Former Duluth Police Chief Joins Race For St. Louis County Sheriff

March 15, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay is officially in the race for St. Louis County Sheriff. Ramsay joins two other candidates for the job — St. Louis County Undersheriff Jason Lukovsky and Moose Lake police officer Chad Walsh. “Reducing crime in the county is goal number one,” said Ramsay in a news release Tuesday. “To do that…