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Meditating to the Beat of Your Own Drum

Group Drumming Circle at Inner Bliss Spiritual Health Center helps people deal with trauma, anxiety.

November 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A group in Duluth is trying something new with meditation: connecting with themselves through drumming. Just follow the pounding sound down to the basement of the Inner Bliss Spiritual Health Center on East Superior Street, where you’ll find the group drumming circle. “It’s almost primal in nature, everyone can pick up a drum,” said drumming circle leader Gini…

Endion Station Inn Hotel to Open Soon in Canal Park

Old Pub to open up as hotel within the next week.

November 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- In less than a week Canal Park will welcome its first boutique-style hotel, or “brew-tique” as the owner is calling it, inside the old Endion Station building. The Endion Station Inn features five rooms, priced similarly to the other hotels in the area. Owner Rod Raymond also owns Fitger’s Brewhouse, Burrito Union, and the Rathskeller. He said opening…

Sheraton Duluth Undergoing $7 Million In Renovations

November 3, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Sheraton Hotel in downtown Duluth is undergoing a multi-million dollar transformation. It’s the first time the hotel is going through such a renovation since opening in 2007 that’ll strip down every piece of what the public sees, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports. The final phase of the $31 million Superior Street reconstruction project is well…

Moose Lake Man Killed After Being Rear-Ended By Drunken Driver

November 3, 2019

Dan Hanger,

NORTH BRANCH, Minn. – A 63-year-old Moose Lake man died Friday after he was rear-ended by a drunken driver on Interstate 35 in North Branch, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at about 5 a.m., the 63-year-old man was driving his Buick on I-35 when a Toyota Tundra, traveling at a high rate of speed, rear-ended him. The Buick then…

Minnesota Power Requests Approval to Increase Rates

Minnesota Power requests rate increase from state regulators.

November 2, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Power has reached out to state regulators asking for an increase in its electric rates for small business and residential customers. Officials say the increase would reflect changes in customer demand and increased operating expenses associated with delivering energy from cleaner, renewable energy sources. If all requests are approved, which could take up to 18 months, Minnesota…

UMD Rocketry Club Students Test Motor Ahead of June Competition

Motor test held for International Rocket Engineering Competition.

November 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Students from UMD’s Rocketry Club held an explosive motor test for their high-powered rocket. They tested the motor for the International Rocket Engineering Competition held annually in the New Mexico Desert in June. Students have been working on this since July, to eventually deliver a payload of 8.8 lbs and hit altitudes of either 10,000 ft or 30,000…

Expanding Your Underwater Knowledge

The Gales of November brought those together Saturday to learn more about the Great Lakes

November 2, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Gales of November occur when cold, dry air from northern Canada converges with warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico over the Great Lakes. The name is inspired by the 1975 sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and with that comes an educational event here in Duluth. People filled the DECC Saturday afternoon to bring the Lake…

Duluth Women’s Club Fall Bazaar Rings in the Holidays

Over 900 items available for sale.

November 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- All types of homemade holiday treats and crafts were on sale today at the Duluth Women’s Club for their 2nd Annual Fall Bazaar. Over 990 items like baked goods, book pillows, and wreaths were for sale. Part of the money raised went back to the Women’s Club, and the rest go to their work in the community helping…

Pop Art Masquerade Gala Raises Money for Duluth Art Institute

Attendees get to sit with artists at dinner during fundraiser.

November 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Depot was taken over by pop art as the Duluth Art Institute held their largest fundraiser, the Masquerade Gala, for the 3rd year in a row. Masks and vibrant colors swept through the floor of the Depot as community members, art buyers, and artists gathered to celebrate local visual art. “I feel like artists really are magicians…

End of Life Conference Held at U of M Medical School Duluth Campus

Conference discussed decision making at the end of one's life.

November 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus hosted their second annual Healthcare Ethics Conference, about decision making at the end of one’s life. Panels focused on topics like rural end-of-life care, advanced care planning, and more. “We’re afraid to talk about death,” said Cathy McCarty, Associate Dean for Research. “And what’s really nice about today is we…

Fire Destroys $500,000 of Logging Equipment

St. Louis County is investigating a possible arson at a logging operation just north of Duluth

November 2, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County is investigating a possible arson at a logging operation just north of Duluth. The fire destroyed $500,000 worth of equipment and is considered a total loss. The destroyed piece of equipment, the Caterpillar 521B Feller Buncher is a type of harvester used in logging. It is a motorized vehicle with an attachment that can rapidly…

Fire at Logging Operation Destroys $500 Thousand Worth of Equipment

St. Louis County is investigating a possible arson at a logging operation North of Duluth.

November 2, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn.- Deputies with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a possible arson that destroyed more than $500 thousand worth of equipment at a logging operation North of Duluth. Officials responded to the call of the equipment fire off the 3700 block of N. Aldean Lake Rd. Fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze, but…

Kids Get First Hand Experience with Gears at Superior Public Library

Kids built monkey park powered by motor with help from UW Extension.

November 1, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Kids in Superior got an opportunity to use their brains to put together parks powered by gears. Kids ages five and up and their parents got a challenge outside of school at the Superior Public Library. They learned about gears and then put that learning into action to build a monkey park powered by a motor, to get…

Project Joy Raising Money to Tackle Child Food Insecurity

Project Joy has been happening annually for eight years and is held in the Duluth Curling Club.

November 1, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Project Joy and the Duluth Curling Club came together to raise money for the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Backpack program. Project Joy has been happening annually for eight years and is held in the Duluth Curling Club. It was started in memory of Patrick Plys, a member of the curling club, who passed away after…

LSC Partners With MSU Mankato To Tackle Need For Commercial Airline Pilots

MSU Mankato has almost a 100% job placement rate among students who graduate from their aviation program.

November 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – To help address the need for commercial airline pilots in the United States Lake Superior College announced they will be partnering with Minnesota State University Mankato. It is a chance for LSC students to transfer to the university to expand their education. Currently LSC offers a two-year professional pilot program, where students can gain their professional license….

Storm Damage Does Not Meet Threshold for State Disaster Declaration

November 1, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the City of Duluth, damage from last month’s storm was not enough to qualify for state aid. Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj said in a press conference Friday that city and county damage totaled around $300,000 which does not meet the state disaster declaration threshold of $385,000. According to Chief Krizaj, most of the damage…

The Duluth Junk Hunt Is The Place To Find One-Of-A-Kind Treasures

The event is held in the spring and fall.

November 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – One person’s junk can be another person’s treasure. Hundreds of people stopped by the DECC for the semi-annual Duluth Junk Hunt in search of those treasures. The event features nearly 150 vendors from around the region. Attendees can check out one-of-a-kind “junk” like antique furniture and vintage clothing, which are up for sale. The founders say each…

Bayfront Festival Park Breaks Records

Also about 150,000 people visited the park this season.

November 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – 2019 was Bayfront Festival Park’s busiest year yet. This year Bayfront held more than 30 events such as concerts by bands like Trampled by Turtles. That’s nearly triple the number of events compared to 2012 when the DECC took over the park. Also about 150,000 people visited the park this season. “To give some perspective and context…

A Northland Holiday Tradition: The Thanksgiving Burrito is Back

Burrito Union brings back the Thanksgiving Burrito.

November 1, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Many people welcome the day after Halloween as the first day of the holiday season. And with holidays come yearly traditions, like Burrito Union’s Thanksgiving burrito. “The Thanksgiving Burrito is our yearly burrito of the month for November. It has turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, corn and it comes with a house made cranberry salsa and turkey gravy…

City Unveils New Mural in Skywalk Entrance of NorShor Theater

Susan Martinsen painted a mural for the skywalk entrance of the NorShor Theater.

November 1, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Arts Commission unveiled a new and colorful 4–wall mural in the 3rd floor skywalk entrance to the NorShor Theater Friday morning. The mural was painted by Ashland artist Susan Martinsen, who has painted more than 30 murals around the Northland since 1998. The piece depicts buildings, performers and performances important to Duluth’s art scene and…

Democrat Beto O’Rourke Has Announced He’s Dropping His 2020 Presidential Bid

November 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrat Beto O’Rourke has announced he’s dropping his 2020 presidential bid. O’Rourke tweeted Friday that his campaign “has always been about seeing clearly, speaking honestly, and acting decisively.” He writes, “In that spirit: I am announcing that my service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee.” O’Rourke had been struggling to…

Regents Leader Appoints UW President Search Committee

November 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The head of the University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents has named a search committee to find candidates to replace retiring system President Ray Cross. Regent President Andrew Petersen said Friday that board Vice President Michael Grebe will chair the committee. Other members include Petersen, regents Mike Jones, Edmund Manydeeds and Torrey Tiedeman, UW-Madison Chancellor…

Midday Update 11-1-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, November 1, 2019

November 1, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 1, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Local News, midday update

Golden Hits Concert Features Duluth Musician Todd Eckart

Golden Hits Concert is Happening Saturday, November 2 in Mitchell Auditorium on the Campus of St. Scholastica

November 1, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Happening Saturday, November 2 in Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, you’re invited to enjoy a night of the golden hits with Duluth musician Todd Eckart and the band. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and is expected to wrap up around 9:00 p.m. The Golden Hits Concert is serving as a fundraiser…

Experience Absinthe Ritual Taking Place Only Once a Year

Releasing the Green Fairy on Halloween

November 1, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. – In this weeks Active Adventures, we are tagging along in a sacred ritual that happens only once a year… Absinthe and the Green Fairy, is one of the oldest drinks in history, dating back to end of the eighteenth century. Invented by a French doctor who distilled wormwood and other herbs in an alcoholic base as a…

Boy Fatally Struck While Riding Bike Near Eagan Middle School

The Boy Was a Seventh Grade Student at the School

November 1, 2019

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9) EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – A 13-year-old boy died after he was hit by a car while riding his bike on Diffley Road in Eagan, Minnesota Friday morning. The crash occurred at 7:20 a.m. near Dakota Hills Middle School, where the victim was a seventh grade student. According to the Eagan Police Department, when officers arrived, they found…

Morning Update 11-1-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, November 1, 2019

November 1, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 1, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Local News, morning update

Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department Warns of Phone Scam

November 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a current phone scam. The Sheriff’s Office says they have received multiple complaints from citizens saying they have received calls from individuals claiming to be from local utility companies. According to authorities, the scammers have attempted to get victims to provide them with their banking information and…

Online Sales Tax Changes Result in $77.4M in Lost Revenue

November 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A new report says expanded online sales tax collection will result in $77.4 million in lost income tax revenue for the state. A 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision expanded states’ authority to require online sellers to collect and remit sales and use taxes on products delivered to Wisconsin. State law requires the additional revenue to cover…

Additional Former Students Settle With Theater Company

The Settlements Will be Announced Friday

November 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Nine remaining lawsuits filed by former students who say they were abused by employees of the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis decades ago have reached settlements. Attorney Jeff Anderson plans to announce the settlements at a news conference Friday. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the theater company faced lawsuits by 16 former students who say they were…

Lowell Elementary Students Visit UMD To Learn About ‘Day of the Dead’

November 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – October 31st isn’t just reserved for Halloween. It is also the Mexican holiday, the “Day of the Dead” Students from Lowell Elementary visited UMD’s Multicultural Center to celebrate the holiday. Students from their art department spent the day teaching second and third graders the history of the Mexican holiday. The kids also learned how to make Mexican…

Fallen Leaves Pose Threat to Storm Drains

When whole leaves stay on the ground they can work their way down into gutters and block up neighborhood storm drains which can cause flooding issues.

November 1, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Most leaves have finally fallen off the trees in the Northland but they can cause problems by backing up storm drains. When whole leaves stay on the ground they can work their way down into gutters and block up neighborhood storm drains which can cause flooding issues. Full leaves on the ground can also prevent growth of…

Human Service Professionals Say They’re Desperate for More Workers

UMD hosts a human services career fair.

October 31, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Human service professionals reached out to students at UMD Thursday in hopes of finding the next generation of workers in their field. The targeted career fair was designed so organizations in the Twin Ports and around the state could talk to students in corresponding majors. Officials say any field where you deal with individuals directly is difficult to…

Another Warming Center Plans to Open Doors in Lincoln Park

The Lincoln Park Resource Center plans to open as a warming shelter this Winter.

October 31, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another shelter in Duluth is working as fast as it can to open its doors to those in need before winter weather sets in. The Lincoln Park Resource Center, located in the Ministry of Seafearers’ Building (2024 W 3rd St), wants to be an overnight warming center for families. But logistics need to be worked out before moving forward….

Duluth Fire Department Recognized for Actions at Adas Synagogue Fire

The Jewish War Veterans of the United States presented the fire department the awards on Wednesday night during a special ceremony in St. Paul.

October 31, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters have been recognized for their actions to save Jewish artifacts during the Adas Synagogue Fire. The Jewish War Veterans of the United States presented the fire department the awards on Wednesday night during a special ceremony in St. Paul. Duluth firefighter Ben Johnson was one of 30 firefighters who helped in some way to rescue…

UWS Students Making Halloween Memories for Kids

The kids in costume got an up close look at college dorms up and down Catlin Avenue during the 26th year of this annual on-campus trick-or-treating.

October 31, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior students hosted children and their families all dressed up in costume for a night of indoor Halloween activities. The kids in costume got an up close look at college dorms up and down Catlin Avenue during the 26th year of this annual on-campus trick-or-treating. The college students were all dressed putting on activities like…

Where Did Halloween Actually Come From?

Duluth's own Lady Ocalat tells the history of Halloween.

October 31, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Halloween wasn’t always trick–or–treating and pop–culture costumes, it has a long–rooted history in Celtic religion. According to Duluth’s own spooky specialist Lady Ocalat, the day started as a festival known as Samhain to celebrate the dark time of the year. The Celts believed the barrier between our world and the ghost world was very thin during this time so…

UWS Moving Forward Two Years After Program Suspensions

A path may soon be in place for suspended programs to possibly be reinstated

October 31, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior is reworking some academic programs to move forward after major cuts were made two years ago. Now, some of the suspended programs may get a chance to be reinstated. In 2017, UW-Superior administration announced the suspensions of twenty-five academic programs saying they wanted to trim down offerings and give students a clearer path…

Northlanders Get Spooky Indoors

Families Thursday afternoon got a head start on trick-or-treating indoors at Superior's Business District

October 31, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In Superior, families got a head start on trick-or-treating in the city’s Business District. The cold windy day forced many trick-or-treaters indoors, but that didn’t stop them from having just as much fun. Young and old filled the Superior Business District for some daytime trick-or-treating. From skeletons, to spider-man, and even dressing up as their favorite music artist,…

Duluth Public Library Hosts Halloween Storytime

October 31, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Children decked out in costumes celebrated Halloween at the Duluth Public Library for spooky storytime. Children and their parents sang songs and heard Halloween stories. The kids also had a costume parade while walking around the library while staff handed out treats. The Youth Services Coordinator says this special storytime shows parents how learning and fun can…

Board of Trade Building Now Under Construction

Rent for the apartments will range between $900 and $1,500 per month.

October 31, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The historic Board of Trade building on 1st Street in Duluth, is well on its way to becoming the next mixed–use space in the city. Last year the building was purchased by a Chicago based developer, planning to offer apartments and commercial space. Now construction crews are already on site making those renovations. The century old building…

County Board Proposes Changes to Warming Shelters

In Two Weeks the Board Will Consider the Resolution

October 31, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – In two weeks the Saint Louis County Board will consider approving a resolution that would increase funding for warming shelters in the county to more than $75,000. It is proposed that these funds would allow the CHUM drop-in center to stay open 24/7 during the winter and would provide mats for people to rest. The City of…

Minnesota Reports First Flu Death of Season

So Far no Children Have Died of Influenza This Season

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota has reported its first flu death of the season. The Minnesota Department of Health says it was an adult who died. So far no children have died of influenza in Minnesota this season. Health officials say flu activity was sporadic in Minnesota during the week that ended Saturday. Preliminary reports show 19 people in…

Trump Only Republican on Presidential Primary Ballot in MN

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – President Donald Trump isn’t the only Republican candidate running in the presidential primary, but he’ll be the only choice on the ballot in Minnesota. The Republican Party of Minnesota has informed the state Secretary of State that Trump will be the only name listed on the 2020 Republican primary ballot. The Star Tribune reports three other Republican…

Fortune Bay Resort Casino Hosting Competitive Taco Eating Championship

The Major League Eating Championship is Taking Place Saturday, November 2 at Fortune Bay Resort Casino in Tower, Minnesota

October 31, 2019

Brett Scott,

TOWER, Minn. – Major League Eating is pleased to announce that the third-annual Fortune Bay World Indian Taco Eating Championship. The number-three-ranked competitive eater in the world, Geoffrey Esper, and other top-ranked eaters will gather in Tower, Minnesota to seek the title of Indian Taco-Eating Champion of the World at the third-annual Fortune Bay World Indian Taco-Eating Championship. The competition…

St. Luke’s Dietitian Suggests Handing Out Other Types of Treats this Halloween

St. Luke's Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne Offers Advice When it Comes to Being Inclusive to All Trick-or-Treaters

October 31, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween falls on Thursday this week and many folks have probably already stocked up the candy drawer, but it’s important to remember moderation is the best bet as we head into the height of the holiday season. St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne stopped by FOX 21 Local News to offer a few tips before trick-or-treating this…

Midday Update 10-31-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 31, 2019

October 31, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 31, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update

House Approve Rules for Trump Impeachment Probe

Thursday's Roll Call was 232-196

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) WASHINGTON (AP) – A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Thursday’s near party-line 232-196 roll call was the chamber’s first formal vote on a process that’s likely to take months, possibly stretching into the early weeks of the 2020 election year. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a vote…

Keystone Oil Pipeline Leaks 383,000 Gallons in North Dakota

The Company Says the Spill has Been Contained

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota regulators say the Keystone pipeline leaked more than 383,000 gallons of oil in the northeastern part of the state. Calgary-based TC Energy says in a statement that the pipeline leak affected about 22,500 square feet of land near Edinburg, in Walsh County. The company says the spill has been contained and its cause is…

Minnesota Man Convicted in Iowa Child Sex Trafficking Case

Nordwall Was Also Found Guilty Wednesday in Cedar Rapids

October 31, 2019

The Associated Press,

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – A federal jury in Iowa has convicted a registered sex offender from Minnesota on child sex trafficking charges. Station KIMT reports that Terrance Nordwall also was found guilty Wednesday in Cedar Rapids of traveling for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct. Prosecutors say Nordwall, of Faribault, Minnesota, tried to solicit and entice two…