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Ready, Set, Ride! Winter Bike Week Kicks Off in Twin Ports

Zeitgeist Hosts the Annual Winter Bike Week to Encourage People Powered Modes of Transportation Year-Round

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders find themselves cooped up throughout the winter months, but one local organization is looking to promote activity with people powered modes of transportation year-round. Zeitgeist is proud to present the annual Winter Bike Week February 5 – 15. Currently, Zeitgeist’s active transportation coordinator, Shawna Mullen, is in Joensuu, Finland for the 8th Annual Winter Cycling Congress…

Morning Update 2-4-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update

What Went Wrong: Tech Troubles Behind Delay in Iowa Results

The Delays Were Not the Result of a Hack or Intrusion

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A new mobile app is being blamed for the delay in reporting the results of Iowa’s 1,700 caucuses. Glitches with the mobile app caused confusion and left the caucus results unknown early Tuesday. Some caucus organizers were forced to call in results for the state party to record manually, introducing delays and the possibility for…

Delegates Prepare One Week Ahead of Superior Days

Nearly 100 delegates met to go over issues, meet with lobby teams.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Nearly 100 delegates from four Wisconsin counties met at UWS to go over their final agenda to take to Madison for Superior Days next week. Delegates learned about each of the legislative issues, including, according to officials, the drug crisis and mental health service improvements. They also met with their lobby teams and received final instructions for the…

Officials Present New Protective Gear Policy with Police Chief, Community

Policy born out of nearly one year of meetings, and over 30 hours of discussion.

DULUTH, Minn.- After 10 months of 12 meetings, the Duluth Police Policy Working Group presented its Protective Gear Policy to Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken, with the public having the chance to share their questions and concerns. The Policy Working Group consisted of 20 members from groups including the Duluth Citizen Review Board, Duluth NAACP, Homeless Persons Bill of Rights,…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Duluth Figure Skating Club

Founded in 1926, the Duluth Figure Skating Club has become the go-to spot for aspiring figure skaters in the Northland.

DULUTH, Minn. – For over 90 years the Duluth Figure Skating Club has been the go-to spot for aspiring figure skaters in Duluth. Now, with over 200 individual members, they look to continue their influence on the greater skating community in the Northland. Fox 21 caught up with members of the Duluth Figure Skating Club during their annual Northland competition…

UW-Superior Blood Drive Brings Superior Law Enforcement Agencies Together

The American Red Cross, UW-Superior and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Partnered to Host the "Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive.

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – On Monday, the American red cross partnered with UW-Superior and local law enforcement agencies to host the “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. Everyone who donates can vote between the superior fire department and police department to decide their favorite area law enforcement agency. Organizers say the goal is to try and get more people to donate…

5th Annual Mobile Book Fair Kicks Off

Read read read...that's what organizers of the mobile book fair are encouraging young people to do.

DULUTH, Minn. – Read, read, read…that’s what organizers of the mobile book fair are encouraging young people to do. The 5th annual event at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center today showcases books ranging from sports books to graphic novels. Classes from Stowe Elementary School rotated in and out of the event where they got to pick out two new…

Youth in Action Make a Difference Conference Kicks Off

Students from schools throughout the Northland came together today to learn about student leadership and how to bring a positive change to northern Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn. – Students from schools throughout the Northland came together today to learn about student leadership and how to bring positive change to northern Minnesota. It’s called the Youth in Action Make a Difference Conference and it was held in Duluth for the first time ever. The annual conference was back for its 25th year. More than 400 students…

Regulators Approve Environmental Review for Line 3 Pipeline

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota utility regulators have approved a revised environmental review for a proposed $2.6 billion pipeline. The state Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 to approve the environmental impact statement for Enbridge’s Line 3 project in northern Minnesota, saying it adequately addressed the impacts of a potential spill in the Lake Superior watershed. The new pipeline would replace Enbridge’s Line…

Midday Update 2-3-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, February 3, 2020

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 3, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Dunkaroos Are Making a Comeback

DULUTH, Minn. – The popular 90’s snack Dunkaroos are making a comeback. According to a recent Twitter post on the Dunkaroos page, the sweet treat is “Definitely coming back. Summer 2020.” ???? Definitely coming back. Summer 2020. ???? pic.twitter.com/PcTswQ2TRy — Dunkaroos (@Dunkaroos) February 3, 2020 The Star Tribune reported that General Mills stopped selling Dunkaroos in the U.S. back in…

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Prison for Burning-Bed Attack

ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) — A northern Wisconsin man has been sentenced to more than 65 years behind bars for setting his former girlfriend’s bed on fire as she slept in it. Eugene Stumbaugh, 54, of Ashland was sentenced Thursday after a jury convicted him in November of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, arson and bail jumping. Stumbaugh could have faced up…

Dems Kick Off Iowa Caucuses

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – More than two years have passed since the first presidential announcement, nearly $1 billion has been spent and numerous candidates have already come and gone. And yet the Democrats’ turbulent 2020 primary season officially begins Monday. By day’s end, tens of thousands of Iowa Democrats will have decided the results of their presidential caucus in…

Superior Branch of Children’s Dyslexia Center to Host Fundraising Event

Steppin' Up For Dyslexia is Happening Friday, February 7, 2020

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper Wisconsin, Superior Campus is hosting the 1st annual Steppin’ Up for Dyslexia fundraiser to celebrate its first year of service to local youth. It’s happening Friday, February 7 at the Historic Masonic Acacia-Itasca Masonic Lodge 3117 North 21st Street in Superior. Doors open a 6:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy an evening…

Apply Now! Chester Creek Concert Series Seeks Local Musicians

The 2020 Chester Creek Concert Series Begins Tuesday, June 9; Musician Applications Now Open

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders are dreaming of warm weather, green grass, and live music in the park. Registration is now open, inviting local musicians to apply to be part of the 38th annual Chester Creek Concert Series. The application process is open until Friday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. Interested musicians are encouraged to submit an audio or video…

Morning Update 2-3-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, February 3, 2020

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Locals Take Advantage of the Warm Weather in Duluth

Duluthians were treated to some out of the ordinary warm weather in the first weekend of February.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians were treated to some out of the ordinary warm weather in the first weekend of February. The lakewalk and Canal Park were bustling with many people out for a jog or walking their dogs. Temperatures in Duluth hit a high of 39 degrees, and the sun was shining after days of gray clouds. Minnesotans know weather…

Last Korean Church in Duluth Closes

Pastor Hyung Doo Park lead the congregation for the past eleven years.

DULUTH, Minn. – The only Korean church in Duluth closed its doors last week Sunday. Grace Korean United Methodist Church had its last service because the pastor is now retiring. The last service was a bittersweet celebration, remembering the pastor’s legacy as well as the legacy of the church. Attendees of the service included UWS students as well as pastors…

Sweaters to Mittens Event Launched in Duluth

People came together at the Duluth Folk School in Lincoln Park to recycle and upcycle clothes and transform them into mittens.

DULUTH, Minn. – Putting together mittens, from beginning to end. People came together at the Duluth Folk School in Lincoln Park to recycle and upcycle clothes and transform them into mittens. The goal of the class was to complete one pair of mittens. It’s just one of a variety of handcrafted classes offered at the school. “The folk school offers…

Some Liquor Stores Saw More Business Ahead of Super Bowl LIV

The Shanty Bottle Shop in East Hillside bought more beer ahead of time as opposed to holidays like Valentine's Day when they stock up on champagne.

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday afternoon, Northlanders were busy stocking up for the Super Bowl and liquor stores were bracing for more customers than usual who wanted to stock up on their favorite drinks before the big game. The Shanty Bottle Shop in East Hillside bought more beer ahead of time as opposed to holidays like Valentine’s Day when they stock…

Hundreds Watch Super Bowl LIV at Grandma’s Sports Garden

Most at the party were not fans of the Chiefs or 49ers but that did not stop anyone from enjoying the big game along with roughly 100 million others.

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual KQDS Radio Big Game Super Bowl Party at Grandma’s Sports Garden brought out hundreds of football fans to enjoy the game. KQDS Radio has been hosting the evening at the Sports Garden for 15 years now and many look forward to the event. “We’ve had a really good time we waited in line about three…

Bakk Ousted as Top Democrat in Minnesota Senate

Tom Bakk MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota state Sen. Susan Kent defeated longtime Sen. Tom Bakk in an election for the leadership of the DFL Senate caucus. The two-term member from Woodbury was elected Senate DFL Minority Leader on Saturday, toppling longtime Iron Range leader to become the first woman ever to lead the caucus. Susan Kent The 32-member caucus is…

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Issue Discussed by Panel in Cloquet

Saturday, a panel was held at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College to discuss recent legislative action aimed to stop that trend.

CLOQUET, Minn. –  In 2016, nearly 6000 women Indigenous women were murdered or went missing in the United States. Saturday, a panel was held at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College to discuss recent legislative action aimed to stop that trend. In 2019 a bill was passed in Minnesota creating a task force studying the problem in the state….

2020 Blizzard Tour Raises More Than $1.3 Million for Fight Against ALS

This year, more than 250 snowmobilers traveled hundreds of miles to raise money to support the fight against ALS.

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour wrapped up on Saturday. This year, more than 250 snowmobilers traveled hundreds of miles to raise money to support the fight against ALS. At Cirrus Aircraft, riders and supporters celebrated another successful ride while raising even more money. Each year in the United States, around 5000 people are diagnosed with ALS…

5th Annual Ice and Mixed Climbing Festival Attracts Hundreds

Quarry Park has quickly become a destination for Midwestern climbers and though the weather was above freezing on Saturday, the ice was still safe.

DULUTH, Minn. – Quarry Park in Duluth has a 1000 feet wide, 100 feet tall rock face perfect for ice climbing. Hundreds of local and regional climbers came out to be challenged by the old quarry. The ice is formed by groundwater seeping down and forming against the rock. Quarry Park has quickly become a destination for Midwestern climbers and…

First Ever Twin Ports Brewfest

The brewfest was held at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. – The first-ever Twin Ports Brewfest was held at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth. 15 different brewers poured over 60 different beers and ciders at the event. Organizers say Duluth has a rich history of beer that dates back to the last century. “I’m excited cause it’s the first ever,” said Walt Aplin, Twin Ports Brewfest organizer….

Cold Front Celebration Officially Kicks Off

Duluthians celebrated the great outdoors at today's festival.

DULUTH, Minn. – With those above average temperature, it was a great day to get outside, and that’s what Duluthians did today at Bayfront Festival Park where Cold Front Duluth has officially kicked off! Duluthians celebrated the great outdoors at today’s festival. The third annual celebration was an excuse for locals to go outside and enjoy winter for all its…

Glensheen Mansion Cancels ‘Fire Fest’ Event

DULUTH, Minn. – The Fire Fest event scheduled for February 15th at the Glensheen Mansion has been canceled. Glensheen announced the cancellation Friday saying Fire Fest had many unexpected elements that required additional planning time with a wide variety of stakeholders. Glensheen said a “cool new future” for the wooden shark made for Fire Fest is being planned for this…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Prevent Sexual Assault Kit Backlog

Republicans have introduced the bill, scrapping proposals championed by Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill designed to prevent a backlog of untested sexual assault kits, scrapping proposals championed by Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul. The Senate overwhelmingly passed bills in October that would create new kit submission and tracking requirements but they’ve stalled in the Assembly. Kaul has blasted Republicans who control that chamber for…

40th Annual Northland Skating Competition Attracts Nearly 500 Skaters

It is the largest skating competition in the Midwest with skaters from 3 years old through adult.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend the 40th Annual Northland Figure Skating Competition put on by the Duluth Figure Skating Club is bringing 489 skaters to the DECC. It is the largest skating competition in the midwest with skaters from 3 years old through adult. It includes jumps, spins, sparkly outfits, and pressure, all the makings of a skating competition. The…

A Trend To Steal Valuable Car Parts Causes Financial Burden For A Local Community Club

The Boys and Girls Club will have to shell out more than $1,500 just to fix one of their vehicles.

DULUTH, Minn. – Valuable parts are being stolen out of parked cars in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The recent trend is creating a financial burden for a local community club that relies on the use of vehicles to serve kids in Duluth. The Boys and Girls Club in Lincoln Park is the victim of that recent trend to steal car…

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Visits Local High School

Justice Anne McKeig is the first American Indian to serve on Minnesota's Supreme Court.

DULUTH, Minn. – Today, a Minnesota Supreme Court Justice spoke at Denfeld High School in Duluth. Justice Anne McKeig is the first American Indian to serve on Minnesota’s Supreme Court. She was appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton in 2016 and was officially elected in 2018. McKeig spoke about pursuing one’s dreams in spite of difficulty. “They shouldn’t restrict themselves,…

Local Impacts of the Coronavirus

Study abroad programs have been suspended for all University of Minnesota campuses to China for the semester of spring 2020.

TWIN PORTS – The Coronavirus has caused the State Department to recommend against all travel to China. Airlines are also suspending flights between the U.S. and China as the virus spreads. According to the Associated Press, the Coronavirus has resulted in 10,000 sick in just two months and has killed more than 200. Delta Airlines and American Airlines have suspended…

Third Annual Duluth Cold Front Celebration Kicks Off Tomorrow

This year, the event will be held at Bayfront Festival Park for the first time.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend is the third annual Duluth Cold Front Celebration. This year, the event will be held at Bayfront Festival Park for the first time. Outdoor events include sled rides, a two-mile fun run, a sledding hill and a skating rink. Organizers say it’s all about celebrating the season. “We’re down here celebrating winter in Duluth. If…

Pizza Shops Get Ready For Super Bowl Rush

Lee's Pizza can sell up to 100 pies during the Super Bowl rush.

DULUTH, Minn. – Many pizza shops in Duluth are gearing up for the big game this Sunday. Lee’s Pizza in Lincoln Park has already started making extra dough and slicing fresh mozzarella to prepare for the Super Bowl rush. Staff says the big day wouldn’t be the same without pizza and they are happy to give the customers what they…

Senate Rejects Efforts to Call More Impeachment Witnesses

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Senate rejected the idea of summoning witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring his acquittal. But senators considered pushing off final voting on his fate to next week. The vote on allowing new witnesses was defeated 51-49 on a near party-line vote. Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Mitt Romney of Utah voted…

Regulators Revisit Environmental Review for Line 3 Pipeline

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota regulators have opened a hearing on whether to approve an updated environmental review for Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state. But most of Friday’s testimony strayed well beyond the narrow official scope of the proceedings into the broader questions of whether the project should even be built. Environmental…

Senate to Vote on Trump Trial Witnesses With End in Sight

Fox 21 is also streaming the impeachment trial on Facebook

Fox 21 is also streaming the impeachment trial on Facebook. WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump appears poised for acquittal in his impeachment trial. Senators are preparing to vote late Friday to reject efforts to call more witnesses and instead start bringing a close to the third such trial in American history. Democrats’ hopes of prolonging the trial dimmed after a late…

Delta and American Airlines Suspend All Flights to China Amid Virus Outbreak

BEIJING-Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are suspending all flights between the U.S. and China as an outbreak of a new virus spreads. American Airlines says it’s suspending flights beginning Friday through March 27. The company cited the U.S. State Department’s decision to advise against all travel to China. The decision also comes a day after the pilots’ union at…

Midday Update 1-31-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, January 31, 2020

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 31, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update

City Asks Residents to Keep Gas Meters, Vents Clear of Ice & Snow

City of Duluth Reminds Residents to Use Preventative Measures as Winter Continues

DULUTH, Minn. – As winter rolls on, the City of Duluth is reminding residents to think ahead before problems occur. The City says due to an increase in snow and ice-related issues this season involving gas metering equipment, they’re asking residents to make sure gas meters, furnace, boiler, and dryer vents are clear of ice and snow. This preventative action…

Celebrating “I Love to Read” Month at Duluth’s Stowe Elementary

The Gary New Duluth Rec Center Will Host a Two-Day Event Celebrating "I Love to Read" Month

DULUTH, Minn. – The Gary New Duluth Development Alliance takes great pride in celebrating “I Love to Read” Month. For the past five years, board member Fran Morris and her team have organized an event inviting students from nearby Stowe Elementary School in Gary New Duluth to make way to the Gary New Duluth Rec Center to pick out a…