DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) – Authorities in northern Minnesota say a man is dead after a snowmobile crash. Becker County sheriff’s authorities say the rollover was reported around 10:30 a.m. Saturday on a road near the Hubbard-Becker county line. The 50-year-old man who was driving the snowmobile was dead at the scene. His name was not released. The crash is…
FINALND, Minn. – Veteran musher Erin Schouweiler crossed the finish line shortly after 5:40 a.m. Monday morning. Shouweiler is the daughter-in-law of former Beargrease 120 champion Martha Schouweiler. Tofte resident Rita Wehseler finished second, while Duluth resident Steph Love came in third place. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News Tags: beargrease, Beargrease 120, Mid distance
DULUTH, Minn.- The Beargrease is making history this year, as it is the first year the race is being broadcast internationally. This year the race will be seen in over 100 countries. Mushers on the North Shore trail are competing with mushers in Norway, Russia, and the Iditarod not only with racing, but by the health of their dogs as…
DULUTH, Minn.- All the dogs taking mushers along the Beargrease trail, which is softer than usual due to warmer weather, calls for a big team of trained veterinarians. 11 vets and 7 veterinary technicians are stationed at each checkpoint, along with one EMT to check on the human mushers. Vets say while they’re there for medical attention, mushers are usually…
DULUTH, Minn.- The excitement was in the air at the starting line of the 40th Annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. “These dogs were meant to run, they were born to run, they’re trained to run,” said Race Spokesperson Monica Hendrickson, the yip of excited race dogs behind her. The dogs’ howls light a flame in everyone’s hearts. “Everything about…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 67th annual United Northern Sportsmen Ice Fishing Tournament was held at Island Lake and drew nearly 500 anglers. They were all out hoping to reel in the biggest catch of the year. The day is a fundraiser for the United Northern Sportsmen Club (UNS) which regularly helps kids go camping and learn how to enjoy the…
DULUTH, Minn. – On January 19, 2020, Marshall Bader, a nine-year-old from Boy River, Minnesota, died in a farming accident. He was a student in the Grand Rapids school system and an avid hockey player. The Friday after Marshall’s passing, his team played their first game since his tragedy. Thousands filled the IRA Civic Center wearing their jerseys to remember…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — One person was brought to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a stabbing in Two Harbors on Sunday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The Two Harbors Police Department responded to the scene shortly before 2:30 p.m. The two people involved know each other and the public isn’t in danger. The Two Harbors…
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a remote, steep hillside in Southern California on Sunday, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended basketball. The chopper went down in Calabasas, about 30 miles (48 kilometers)…
DULUTH, Minn.- County Commissioner Patrick Boyle announced his campaign for re-election to the St. Louis County Board Sunday. “It’s been an honor to represent the citizens of eastern Duluth…I will be asking again for their vote this fall,” Boyle said in a press release. Boyle has served as Commissioner for the past 6 years, with the last year as chair….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The fourth annual Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off in Superior and locals jumped into the festivities. The weather was quite warm in comparison to last year’s event. Families enjoyed both indoor and outdoor activities. Activities included sledding, ice racing and ice sculptures, including one of a baby Yoda. Ice racers revved up their engines as they…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Pattison State Park celebrated its 100th birthday in January, and Saturday they held their winter festival encouraging families to come out and enjoy the park. The day includd snowshoe racing, sledding, and even a candlelight ski trail. Kids and their families made the most of the park and even got a chance to do crafts and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 40 puppies and their owners came together at Fitgers to pick the cutest puppy ahead of the Beargrease starting tomorrow. The contest has been going on since the 1980s. The dogs ranged in all sizes, shapes, and amounts of fluffiness. Voters could walk down the hallway and pick which dog was their favorite and then vote…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 2020 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is set to begin Sunday morning at Billy’s Bar. Pre-race festivities kicked off Saturday with vet checks, a musher meeting, silent auction, and bib draw all to prepare for the coming tough days ahead of racing. The biggest difference this year is it is more than 30 degrees warmer this…
DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Federal Credit Union will soon be expanding into Lincoln Park. The new branch is expected to take over the former Taco Arcada restaurant, which closed its doors in December. The credit union opened its first Duluth location more than a year ago and this new addition will be the seventh location for the financial…
DULUTH, Minn.- Ice is no stranger to the Northland or Lake Superior. On Friday folks could learn about how it effects the Great Lakes at the Lake Superior Maritime Museum. The Museum hosted “The History of Lake Ice and its Effects on Great Lakes Shipping,” where Ranger Scott Bjorklund spoke about how ice affects shipping paths, maintenance of ships, and…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Tonight the Itasca County community is celebrating the life of 9-year-old Marshall Bader, after he was killed in a farming accident. Communities members packed the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids for a special tribute during a hockey game, a sport the boy loved so much. Above, we talk with Bader’s coach before the game. We will have…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD is alive with the sound of music today as four local high school teams competed at a music listening contest. According to Nietzsche, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” High school students participating in today’s competition would probably share this sentiment. Ten regions across the Midwest, along with Utah, are taking part in the national…
DULUTH, Minn. – Not a great white but a great wood shark. Glensheen Mansion is hosting the first inaugural Fire Fest, the main attraction being a 24-foot wooden shark! Why a shark? Glensheen has a running joke about sharks in Lake Superior and has even created a shark-watching society in the summertime. “I think that’s part of our point for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s Mayo Clinic Ambulance station has re-opened after closing for renovations following a flooding incident last spring. Renovations were already on the agenda for the ambulance service station, but the company was forced to move up the timeframe. In early spring the Northland was hit hard with massive amounts of rain. As a result, the ambulance garage…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks, Properties and Libraries Department announced that a part of the Lakewalk will be closed from January 27 through January 31 to install new lighting along the pathway. The city says Leif Erickson, to the bottom of the Portland Malt Shop stairs will be affected by the closure. Crews will start work on…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Health said Friday it has sent in two samples from patients in Minnesota to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be tested for the new coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China. The CDC has confirmed two cases of the deadly coronavirus in the U.S. so far—one in…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn.- A father and daughter were killed in a fire on Turtle Lake View Path in Bigfork yesterday morning. Authorities arrived on the scene after reports of an explosion at a residence at about 7:30 a.m. The victims have been identified as 62-year-old Christie Kurtz of Milaca and her father, 92-year-old Roy Halverson of Bigfork. Upon arrival to…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 24, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China. Health officials say woman returned from a trip to China on Jan. 13 without showing any signs of illness, but a few days later she called her doctor to report feeling sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says…
DULUTH, Minn. – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is partnering with Glensheen Mansion and Canal Park Brewing Company for the annual Brewsheen by Beargrease. It’s taking place Friday, January 24, with a special keg tapping event at 5:30 p.m. At the event, guests will enjoy culinary creations and complimentary beer from Canal Park Brewing. Bonfires galore will be going…
(courtesy: Northland FireWire) ANGORA TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A home in Angora Township was heavily damaged in a fire early Friday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office. A St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol near Anton Road spotted large amounts of smoke coming from the area and reported the fire around 2:30 a.m. Fire crews arriving on…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 24, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
EVELETH, Minn. – The State Fire Marshal’s office says a fire in Eveleth that claimed the life of 77-year-old Bonnie Mae Phinney last week appears to be caused by smoking. According to a recent press release, preliminary reports list the cause of the fire as smoking-related which is the leading cause of fatal fires in Minnesota. Fire officials say eight…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – For the first time in at least 30 years, a candidate for council in Superior is being challenged by another candidate over his nomination papers for reelection. The candidate in question is incumbent Brent Fennessey — current president of the council. And now the Wisconsin Elections Commission is reviewing whether Fennessey should be allowed on the ballot…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Three confirmed cases of whooping cough have been found between Superior Middle and High Schools, and other cases are pending. The Pertussis virus leads to a harsh cough which could stop breathing in some younger children, causing health officials to urge parents to keep watch. Whooping cough first shows as common cold symptoms before manifesting in a violent…
DULUTH, Minn.- Enbridge and other companies working on the proposed Line 3 Pipeline Project gathered supporters of the project and others at United Piping in Duluth. The event was the final stop on Enbridge’s “Safest Way” Tour, the company’s campaign to share information on the project. After hearing from different company leaders, people could then sign a piece of the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 held its second community meeting at Denfeld High School Thursday to discuss changing the district’s boundaries. This comes after a tense meeting at Duluth East High School Wednesday night. The public was able to discuss three proposed scenarios for realigning the district’s boundaries, to address overpopulation at Lester Park and Congdon Elementary Schools,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The text you may have received from FedEx asking you to set your preferences for a package delivery may seem legit at first, but it could actually be a scam. FedEx is warning folks not to fall for the latest trick trying to get personal information from consumers. The text message includes a bogus tracking number and…
DULUTH, Minn. – EMS are called to help people on some of the worst days of their lives when an emergency happens. This week, they will get together at a conference to learn about new lifesaving tools to help in emergencies. The 40th Arrowhead EMS Conference and Expo officially kicks off tomorrow at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The event…
DULUTH, Minn. – Calling all local artists! A local Brewery is seeking creators to put together designs for their three flagship brews. Canal Park Brewing Company is hosting their first ever t-shirt design contest. They want the public to help design logos for each of their most popular beers, which would eventually appear on t-shirts and other promotional products for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple organizations teamed up today to help the area homeless population during what’s called the annual Community Connect event. Homelessness is a multi-faceted problem here in St. Louis County and the Community Connect program aims to resolve some of those issues. The event, held at the Damiano Center in Duluth, provides direct services for those experiencing homelessness….
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says after 10 months the Duluth Police Policy Working Group is ready to present their protective gear policy final draft to the Duluth Police Department. The group, which was made up of 20 core members of the community including representatives from the Duluth Citizen Review Board, Duluth NAACP, Homeless Persons Bill of Rights,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials are reporting the first child death of the flu season. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s weekly influenza and respiratory illness report, a total of 31 people in the state have died of the flu so far this season. The number of people hospitalized due to the flu has topped 1,200 this…
Edina Police are looking for this vehicle they believe struck and injured an Edina High School student Thursday morning. (Edina Police Department / FOX 9) EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) – A female student was injured in a hit-and-run crash as they were getting on a school bus heading to Edina High School Thursday morning, according to police. According to Edina Police…
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats prosecuting President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial are heading into the second day of arguments facing a big challenge. They’re trying to win over not just fidgety senators but an American public deeply divided by the Republican president’s actions. Prosecutors are relying on the same loops of videotaped testimony after Trump’s allies in the Republican-controlled Senate…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Cooking Connection, Crooked Pint Ale House prepares us a flavorful Breakfast Flatbread. They offer a WEEKEND BRUNCH MENU Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm. BREAKFAST FLATBREAD RECIPE: 1/2 oz butter 3 oz hasbrowns Flatbread 1 oz Hollandaise 1 oz jalepenos loaf 2 oz scrambled eggs 1/2 oz jalepenos 1/2 oz green onion 1…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 23, 2020. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior School District is notifying parents that their children may have been exposed to pertussis, also known as whooping cough earlier this week. The notice was sent out to families after the district was notified by health officials that at least one student had a confirmed case of pertussis. Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Virginia Police say they arrested five males in connection to an alleged burglary on Tuesday. Authorities say police were dispatched to a burglary in progress just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday on the 400 block of 6th Avenue South. The victim reported to authorities that at least three unknown individuals had kicked in their lower apartment door and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Three weeks into the new year, and already three drivers have been given citations for failing to yield to pedestrians on the campus of UMD. Just last year, 24 drivers received tickets, an uptick from 2018. With recent weather conditions making for tall snow banks and sloppy, slick roads, it’s prompting UMD Police Department to speak out…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 23, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross says regents are planning to ask legislators to increase tuition in the next state budget. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Cross told the state Senate’s universities committee Wednesday that the regent’s biennial budget request will include a tuition increase roughly in keeping with inflation. Republicans have kept tuition…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The city of Superior is in need of a new firetruck. Each truck can only be compliant for 15 years and the city’s ladder truck is on its last year. However, there is no money budgeted for the roughly $1 million purchase. On January 2021 the ladder truck will no longer be compliant with national regulations by…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Ice Festival is coming back to Superior this weekend on Barker’s Island. There will be sledding, a police versus fire department ice hockey game, and plenty of ice carving demonstrations. Stock car racing on the Allouez Bay, however, is cancelled as the ice is not thick enough. Organizers say that it is not going…
