SCANLON, Minn. – A 34-year-old man is dead after falling through the ice in the St. Louis River early Saturday morning. According to the Cloquet Police Department, officers responded to a call at a local bar at about 1:30 a.m. where they were notified of the sound of someone calling for help. Officers discovered a person had fallen through the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A thousand holiday shoppers made their way to the annual Festival of the Season at the Duluth Farmer’s Market. Twenty-two local crafters and artisans sold their unique products ranging from ceramics to flowers to holiday wreaths. “Everything here is also homemade so if you buy it here, you know the person that’s selling it is the person…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tapping feet and grooving bodies filled the Encounter on First Street for the 9th Annual Willie Kruger Dance Competition, held in honor of the local breakdancing pioneer. Dancers came from around the country–from nine-year-olds to adults. Founder John D’Auria started the competition in honor of his cousin Willie, who died in 2010. According to dancers, the competition highlights…
DULUTH, Minn. – November is Native American Heritage Month and the St. Louis County Historical Society partnered with many Native organizations for the third annual day celebrating Native heritage at The Depot. The day celebrated local Ojibwe history, art, and culture. Special attention was also given to Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces. The lessons also went towards…
POPLAR, Wis.- Hunters across Wisconsin took to the millions of acres of public hunting lands for the firearm deer hunting opener. “It’s one of the best states in the nation for both quality of deer and quantity of deer historically,” said Greg Kessler, Wildlife Biologist with the Wisconsin DNR. It’s that time of year again, and hunters aren’t wasting a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is officially open this holiday season. Down at Bayfront Festival Park thousands of people lined up outside the gates eagerly awaiting Santa and Mrs. Claus parachuting from a helicopter signaling the start of Bentleyville 2019. Guests waited in line for hours to be some of the first to tour the display. “Well…
DULUTH, Minn.- The crowds outside of Sir Ben’s were full of holiday cheer as Superior Street turned into a Winter Wonderland for the 61st Annual Christmas City of the North Parade. Thumping marching bands, colorful floats, and favorite characters line the street. It’s a special night not only for spectators, but those who have been preparing to be in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville is officially opening and turning the lights on on Saturday evening. Friday, workers were busy putting the final touches on the display at Bayfront Festival Park. “It doesn’t matter people job description or their income is or everything everyone is just the same down here for that hour of enjoyment and keeping thing simple forgetting about…
DULUTH, Minn. – First Witness Child Advocacy Center held their annual bake sale Friday morning at the Holiday Center. The sale has thousand of baked goods including cupcakes, muffins and cookies. All of the proceeds donated go directly back to the families they serve. “It can go to anything from if the family comes in and the family doesn’t have…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The public works committee recently approved the changes, which will then go before city council on December 3rd. Right now, only homeowners can apply to the program which includes sump pump installation to help prevent basement flooding. The proposed resolution would also apply to landlords who own rental properties. “The occupancy criteria would be taken into consideration…
ClOQUET, Minn – Anishinaabe artists from Minnesota and Wisconsin hosted a pop up art sale at the Fond Du Lac Tribal Center in Cloquet. About 15 vendors took part in the this year’s art sale. Shoppers could purchase everything from embroidered clothing to pottery. Bead work artists were also at the sale crafting beautiful jewelry. The organizer says the art…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Ground has been broken for the new $4 million dollar Essentia Health clinic planned for Cloquet. The new 10,000 square foot facility will take over the site of the former driftwood hotel. It will feature an urgent care unit and a primary care practice. Also a rehab space for physical therapy patients as well as lab and…
DULUTH, Minn. – In September of 2018 the Thunderbird–Wren Halfway House broke ground on a $7 million project to build a new treatment center. After 14 months of construction, the new facility has opened its doors. The Thunderbird-Wren House moved from a nearly 100 year old building, which no longer fit the needs to fulfill their mission. This new facility…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown has officially outlined zones if a medical marijuana business would like to come to the city. The decision was passed unanimously this week at their council meeting. Hermantown outlined several areas where medical cannabis distribution facility, manufacturing facility, and/or laboratory could reside. Most locations would be along the commercial areas around Highway 53. As of right…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â Students at UW-Superior got their hands in the paint and made gratitude cards in honor of the season of thanks. The arts and crafts project was a first time event put on by the university’s Residence Hall Association. The program aims to encourage students to reach out and thank their friends and family who have supported them all semester…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â Fire arm deer season kicks off this weekend in Wisconsin. Superior Shooter Supply is busy with hunters making last minute purchases for the opener. Staff say they’ve enjoyed seeing a young crowd of hunters making their first round of preps this year. “We have so many rifles for youth and ladies this year, more than normal,” store owner Pat…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Duluth is celebrating a victory in its fight for more affordable housing. The city has been granted $17 million in state funding dedicated to building three housing projects. “It is not coincidental that we are getting funding because we are being bold and talking about how housing is a real struggle for us,” Duluth mayor Emily Larson said. City…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Harbor House Crisis Shelters in Superior are seeking volunteers before the holiday season. The Organization provides transitional living for the homeless, and are looking for people to help with the upkeep of the homes. Although donations are always appreciated- right now, the organization just needs people’s time. “We need help fixing things that are broken in the…
DULUTH, Minn.-Authorities in Duluth have announced that the largest suspected fentanyl bust in Minnesota for 2019 was made in the city last night. Felony drug charges are expected in the coming days for two men following their arrests during a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension narcotics investigation. BCA agents arrested the men during an undercover operation. One of the men is…
MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota officials say they will do a state environmental impact statement for a proposed copper-nickel mine upstream of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Department of Natural Resources announced the move Friday, saying a credible and neutral assessment of the proposed Twin Metals mine depends upon both state and federal environmental reviews. Environmentalists have warned that the proposed mine…
NORTHLAND — Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting season ends on Sunday the 24th, as Wisconsin’s Rifle Season kicks off on Saturday the 23rd and runs until December 1st. Hunters gather from all over and head into the woods to lock and load. But it’s not all about the big buck, it’s also about winding down in the woods and making memories…
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MINNEAPOLIS-Transportation Security Administration officials have decided to reopen a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport checkpoint it closed earlier this week claiming it was underused. The move to close the checkpoint linked to the Intercontinental Hotel riled airport officials who feared longer passenger wait times as holiday travel approached. The closure came just a year after airport operators spent $24 million to…
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would have allowed public schools to release the names of students’ parents and guardians in student directories. Evers vetoed the measure Thursday, citing privacy concerns. Opponents had argued that allowing people to obtain the names of students’ parents was an invasion of privacy that could lead to unintended consequences. Supporters argued…
ASHLAND, Wis. – After more than seven years of work that involved the safe removal of thousands of tons of impacted sediment and debris and the installation of a long-term monitoring and treatment system, crews have completed the final phase of active construction at the Ashland Lakefront Project. “The entire area looks great and has met or exceeded all of…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin wildlife officials say hunters killed 10 elk in Wisconsin’s second elk season. The Department of Natural Resources set a 10-bull limit for the season, which ran from October 12 to November 10 in Ashland, Bayfield, Price and Sawyer counties. The department says hunters authorized by the state killed five bulls. Ojibwe tribal hunters killed five….
IRON RIVER, Wis. – White Winter Winery is proud to present A Dickens of a Christmas Dinner Theater fundraiser Saturday, December 7. The fundraiser will help to benefit the newly renovated and expanded Iron River Library. Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption comes alive at the White Winter Winery’s special holiday dinner theater event, “A Dickens Of A…
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DULUTH, Minn.- As clinics and hospitals switch over to electronic health records, ‘Health Informatics and Information Management is one of the fastest growing occupations in the country. The College of St. Scholastica was the first program in the nation, and Thursday they hosted 100 H.I.I.M. professionals. Barbara Spurrier gave a presentation about her perspective on healthcare innovation and leadership sharing…
DULUTH, Minn.- One Duluth business is stressing that you should test out your snowblower to make sure it works to avoid scrambling to fix it last minute. Denny’s Lawn and Garden in Duluth started snowblower repairs back in August, and are still way behind because of the grueling winter Northlanders faced last season. The owner says get the little problems…
CLOQUET, Minn.- As we are just one week away from Thanksgiving, the Fon du Lac Tribal and Community College hosted veterans for their annual Thanksgiving feast to honor all they have done for us. Before the feast began, an opening ceremony was held with an honor guard and song as well as traditional music played. The ‘Giving Thanks Feast’ started…
DULUTH, Minn.-Lake Superior Zoo’s tiger Lana has died. She was 15-years-old and was diagnosed with liver disease last September. Below is a statement from the Zoo on Lana’s passing: It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that Lana, our 15-year-old Amur tiger, has passed away. Lana was diagnosed with liver disease this past September and was…
DULUTH, Minn. – A women’s health organization is speaking out after a pro-choice billboard they put up in Duluth was vandalized earlier this week. The group says they’re committed to putting up more billboards soon. H.O.T.D.I.S.H. Militia (Hand Over the Decision It’S Healthcare), is a Duluth-based women’s health organization. They launched a GoFundMe page this fall, raising money to bring…
DULUTH, Minn. – The holiday season is almost here and the North Shore Scenic Railroad is getting ready for this year’s Christmas City Express. Three train cars were turned into a virtual winter wonderland by staff members and volunteers at the Depot. The Christmas City Express treats passengers to the performance of a book, and a train ride where that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Getting a text or call while driving can be very likely. But what if you need to answer a text or talk on the phone. Minnesota state patrol says drivers are now pulling over on the shoulder to use their phones which is also against the law. stopping on an interstate or freeway in Minnesota is illegal….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Amsoil Snocross team visited two harbors high school to talk to students to talk to them all about what it takes to be a racer. The team even gave students an inside look into the official Snocross transporter truck. Students were also shown the type of technology the Amsoil team uses. “We want to show technology…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â A fable based on hot water and a rock brought people inside the Superior YMCA today to escape the icy cold. “Stone soup” as it’s called, is a mix if different foods shared in a community. It’s an annual tradition at the Superior “Y” to invite childcare staff and kids in YMCA programs to eat soup and spend time…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – “Every snow day unless you get lucky and it falls on your day off. It doesn’t matter what shift you work, if you’re on the 11 to 7 or 8 to 5, if it’s a snow day and you’re on the 11 to 7, you’re here at 8,” said Jeremy Fierst, who works in sales and leasing…
WASHINGTON-New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg is taking another step toward launching a Democratic bid for president. Bloomberg on Thursday filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to formally create a presidential campaign committee. The move legally allows him to begin raising and spending money on a 2020 campaign. Bloomberg’s team says the former New York City mayor has yet to…
DULUTH, Minn – Asian Inspired Wild Rice Salad: Made with locally grown wild rice and can be tailored to any ethnic style flavor profile of your choice. RECIPE: 2 cups cooked wild rice (You can sub fresh 3 shredded or chopped cabbage or sauerkraut for the wild rice.) 1 clove Chinese pea pods 1 cup matchstick raw carrots 1 cup…
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a dream come true for then 17-year-old Alex Messenger. What he didn’t know about his trip to the serene Canadian wilderness is that it would quickly change his life. Messenger recently released his new tell-all book, “The Twenty-Ninth Day.” The book details Messenger’s attack by a grizzly bear back in 2005 on the twenty-ninth day…
UPDATE: Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that the victim has been identified as Brandon Morgan Jr, age 19, of Cass Lake. Pursuant to the ongoing investigation, a 15-year-old male has been taken into custody and formal charges are pending. The cause of death has been ruled homicide and the investigation is ongoing. ___________________ CASS LAKE, Minn.-Authorities in northern Minnesota…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 21, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Tony Evers’ approval rating has dropped below 50% as the first-term Democrat continues to butt heads with the Republican-controlled Legislature. The latest Marquette University Law School poll out Wednesday also shows the Legislature’s approval rating has dipped. Evers’ approval rating was at 47% this month, compared with 52% in October. The Legislature had a similar drop from 52%…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota researchers have created a new database that seeks to help understand circumstances that contribute to mass shootings in the United States. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the nonpartisan Violence Project’s database went online Tuesday. The project’s researchers chronicled traits related to 171 people who committed mass shootings. Violence Project co-founder James Densley says researchers looked at…
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WASHINGTON-A Foreign Service officer says he overheard a phone call between President Donald Trump and a U.S. ambassador in which they discussed investigations requested of Ukraine. David Holmes is testifying Thursday in a House impeachment inquiry into whether Trump wrongly held up military aid to Ukraine until the president committed to investigating Trump’s Democratic political rival. Holmes says he was…
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DULUTH, Minn. – United Ways Across Minnesota have sparked the initiative “Acts of Kindness Week” this week. The Head of The Lakes was out in full force this afternoon in the Holiday Center. They also partnered with the red gross, giving people the opportunity to fill out holiday cards to military personnel. It’s all in an effort to help people…
DULUTH, Minn. – Christmas by the Lake is an annual album that comes out each holiday season featuring 300 local and regional artists playing Christmas themed music. Album sales go to support the Bluebird Foundation which in turn supports high school students in the performing arts. All kinds of genres of music are on the album which features 33 holiday…
