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Duluth Says Goodbye To Thomas After Another Year

Thomas's Visit coupled with the Big Boy Steam Engine's brought about 30,000 people to Duluth.

August 4, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday was the final day of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy’s visit to Duluth. Organizers say around 18,000 people visited Thomas and Percy over the past two weekends, making an estimated economic impact of $8.5 million in the Northland. The two trains also bring out about 200 volunteers from different community organizations, who also receive…

Athletes Swimming into 33rd Brewhouse Triathlon

Adults and children all ages participated in the race on Sunday.

August 4, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

GNESEN, Minn. – Triathletes swam their way into the 33rd Annual Brewhouse Triathlon sponsored by Fitger’s Brewhouse at Island Lake on Sunday. Adults and children alike participated in the race on Sunday. According to one of the race directors, who has raced in all 33 years of the event, it is about so much more than winning. “We have over…

Three People Arrested At McDonald’s In Duluth

August 4, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

On Saturday night around 10 p.m., Duluth Police responded to a call of one person threatening another with what appeared to be a gun on the 2200-block of London Road. Duluth Police found the car the suspect was driving pulling into the McDonald’s on London Road a short time later, and removed five people from the vehicle. Officers found an…

The Latest On The Deadly Mass Shooting In Dayton, Ohio

August 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/John Minchillo) DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – The Latest on a deadly mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio (all times local): 5:05 p.m. The popular nightlife area where a gunman killed nine people and injured dozens of others has reopened to the public. The Oregon District was reopened Sunday afternoon, hours after the second mass shooting in the U.S. within 24…

Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Season Kicks Off

After delay due to mechanical issues, train leaves for first trip from West Duluth.

August 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad took its first trip of the year out of West Duluth Saturday. The train normally starts in June but due to some mechanical issues and rideaway issues with high water on the St. Louis River, the first departure was pushed back. The Railroad runs along the river to the St. Louis River…

Celebrities In School Buses Tear Up Proctor Speedway

Celebrity Bus Race kicks off Midsummer Night of Mayhem.

August 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The roars of engines is a normal sound at Proctor Speedway. But these engines are newcomers- school buses. The Speedway’s Midsummer Night of Mayhem kicked off with the fan favorite Celebrity Bus Races. Business owners, city officials, and more community members got behind the wheel of a bus drifting around the track to win the coveted trophy. “Just…

Spirit Mountain Fills with Mountain Bikers for Bike Duluth Festival

Over 300 registered bikers flood the mountain.

August 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Everywhere you looked were helmets and handlebars as the Bike Duluth Festival celebrated its 6th anniversary. The festival raised money for Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shore (COGGS) and Gary New Duluth Development Alliance. Last year $25,000 was raised for each beneficiary, and this year they hope to clear $50,000. “Duluth has become a world class mountain biking…

135th St. Louis County Fair

August 3, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

CHISOLM, Minn. – The St. Louis County Fair is often thought of as a staple of summer in Northern Minnesota. Horses, cows, pigs and other animals gathered with their owners at the 135th St. Louis County Fair. For the farmers and 4-H kids it is about so much more than just showing off their animals. “Every year families gather they…

New WWI Memorial Unveiled in West Duluth

The slabs take the place of small brass markers that had fallen in disrepair.

August 3, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The new WWI monument is two Mesabi black granite slabs etched with the names of the 22 West Duluth soldiesr who served in WWI and the names of Duluth’s 167 Gold Star men and woman. The slabs take the place of small brass markers that had fallen in disrepair. At Saturday’s ceremony, representative Pete Stauber gave a…

At Least 20 People Killed in Texas Mass Shooting

August 3, 2019

The Associated Press,

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Twenty people were killed and more than two dozen injured in a shooting Saturday in a busy shopping area in the Texas border town of El Paso, the state’s governor said. Among the possibilities being investigated is whether it was a hate crime, the police chief said. Two law enforcement officials who spoke to The…

Nashwauk Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Released on Bail

August 3, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – Jake Michael Place, the 38-year-old Nashwauk man facing charges for a fatal hit-and-run, has been released on bail. Place was being held in Itasca County Jail on a $400,000 bail without conditions and a $200,000 bail with conditions. According to the Itasca County Jail, he posted at least $20,000 on Friday and was released on bail…

Two-Year-Old Boy Killed in Nashwauk Fatal Hit-and-Run

August 2, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

NASHWAUK, Minn. – Stuffed bears and flowers are what’s left at the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a young boy. 16-year-old girl Lexi Carroll was pushing two-year-old Logan Dean Klennert on Thursday at about 1 p.m. on the shoulder of Highway 65 at milepost 188 when a pickup truck swerved and hit them from behind. 38-year-old Jake…

West Duluth Celebrates Opening of Quarry Park

August 2, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Residents celebrated the grand opening of Quarry Park in West Duluth. The new park features new multi-use trails that lead through Skyline Parkway. A nine hole disc golf course is open for the community to play. And it is also the newest playground for avid rock climbers. Organizers say the project was a long time coming since…

City on the Hill Music Festival Draws Thousands to the Northland

August 2, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Concert goers packed Bayfront Festival Park to celebrate the city on the hill music festival. The two day christian music concert features a lineup of headline acts like Skillet and Bethel Music. This is the fifth year for the annual festival. It draws nearly five thousand visitors from across the United States to the Northland over the…

Twin Ports Celebrates 29th Anniversary for American Disabilities Act

August 2, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday marked the 29th anniversary since the American Disabilities Act was implemented in the United States. The organization Access North Independent Living hosted a concert in the park celebration to commemorate the day. The ADA was enacted in 1990 to better improve accessibility for people with disabilities. The anniversary celebration is another way for the ADA community…

YOHO! Lumberjacks & Lumberjills Competing In Lumberjack World Championships

Swing, Chop and Axe Your Way Into Hayward Wisconsin This Weekend

August 2, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

HAYWARD, Wis.-The smell of fresh cut lumber is taking over in Hayward at the second day of the 60th Annual Lumberjack World Championships. Lumberjacks and Lumberjills are swinging, axing, chopping, sawing, log rolling, climbing and boom running into 24 different events in Hayward, Wisconsin this weekend. Today was the semifinals, marking who will be competing in tomorrow’s World Championship rounds….

Hayward Wilderness Zoo for Sale

August 2, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

HAYWARD, Wis.-The 35 acre Wild Wilderness Zoo located south of Hayward is celebrating 50 years in business. Now, however, the owners are ready to move on. With the future of the zoo, its animals and all of its attractions up in the air- the current owners are hoping that whoever purchases the land will keep the zoo going. “If we…

5th Annual Billing’s Park Days Begins Today

August 2, 2019

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The fifth annual Billing Park Day’s celebration began today with a fleet of fun activities for the whole family. Activities included a bean bag tournament and a rummage sale and one vendor literally brought the sale and the customers to her front door with her handmade items. Stone Sostre owner Ellen Kreidler says, “Other years I have done a…

Northlander Wins Highest Honor at AirVenture Award Show

August 2, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Out of planes from all over the country, a Northlander won a prestigious award for his homemade aircraft in Oshkosh, Wisc. Michael Shannon of Duluth entered his homemade seaplane into the Air Venture Aircraft Award Show to be scored and judged having little idea he’d end up receiving the gold Lindy Award named after Charles Lindbergh, one of the…

YOHO! Boom Running in the Lumberjack World Championships

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Last Year Brittney Merlot Log Rolled, Now She Attempts Boom Running For The First Time!

August 2, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

HAYWARD, Wisc. — In this weeks Active Adventures, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot is boom running at the Lumberjack World Championships semifinals. She’s never done it before and will make her first attempt this morning on LIVE TV! Ellie Davenport, offers her words of wisdom as she has been a pro log roller and boom runner since she was 15 years…

11 Hospitalizations Linked to Vaping in Wisconsin

Officials are Trying to Determine What Vaping Products Were Used

August 2, 2019

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Wisconsin health officials say they’ve linked vaping to 11 recent cases where teenagers and young adults developed “severe lung disease” that required hospitalizations. Officials said Friday they’re investigating another seven cases that may also be linked to vaping. The health department says all the patients they interviewed reported vaping in the weeks and months prior to being…

Minnesota County to be State’s First to use 911 Video Chat

The new Feature Will be Implemented Later in August

August 2, 2019

The Associated Press,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) – A county in northwest Minnesota is about to become the first in the state to let cellphone callers stream live video and audio to dispatchers when they call 911 for help. Pennington County Sheriff Ray Kuznia tells the Minnesota Public Radio News that the technology will be implemented later in August. Kuznia added it should help…

Update: 2-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit and Run, Suspect Charged

16-year-old girl also injured in incident; suspect in custody

August 2, 2019

Site Staff, Andrew Kirov,

Jake Place ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A fatal hit and run killed a two-year-old boy Thursday afternoon in Northeast Itasca Township, about fifteen miles north of Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, officers learned a 16-year-old pedestrian, identified as Alexia Carroll, was struck while pushing a 2-year-old, identified as Logan Klennert, in a stroller. The 2-year-old died at the…

Midday Update 08-02-19

Local News and Weather Making Headline Friday, August 2, 2019

August 2, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

Join FOX 21’s Andrew Kirov for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 2, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Boy Thrown From Mall of America Balcony Moved to Rehab

Landen has Finally Been Moved out of the ICU

August 2, 2019

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The family of a 5-year-old boy who survived being thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in April says he finally has been moved out of intensive care and into a rehabilitation program. The boy, identified only as Landen, has been at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis since he was thrown nearly…

Two Arrested for Shots Fired in Cascade Park Area

No Injuries Were Reported

August 2, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two individuals were arrested Wednesday night for firing shots in the Cascade Park area in Duluth. According to reports, officers responded to the scene and were provided “excellent descriptions of three individuals” by witnesses in the park at the time of the incident. Officers located the three suspects at 5th Avenue East and 4th Street where two…

Morning Update 08-02-19

Local News and Weather Making Headline Friday, August 2, 2019

August 2, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

Join FOX 21’s Andrew Kirov for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 2, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Smokey Bear to Celebrate 75th Birthday at Tall Timber Days

August 2, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This year marks the 7th birthday of Smokey Bear and his fire prevention campaign. Celebrations are happening throughout Minnesota, including a celebration at Tall Timber Days in Grand Rapids on Saturday, August 3rd. Smokey will make appearances at the Tall Timber education booth, located in the northwest corner of the Old Central School in downtown Grand…

St. Scholastica Student hit by car on London Road

The Incident Remains Under Investigation

August 2, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say a St. Scholastica football player has sustained significant injuries after being hit by a car early Wednesday morning. Duluth Police report the accident happened at approximately 12:00 a.m. in the area of 19th Avenue East and London Road. Officers responded to a call of a male lying in the road after being hit by a…

Six People Killed in Wrong-Way Crash Near Eyota

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

August 2, 2019

Site Staff,

EYOTA, Minn. – According to the Minnesota State Patrol, six people were killed in an early Friday morning crash. The crash happened on I-90 near Eyota. Minnesota State Patrol reports that a vehicle was travelling the wrong way, heading eastbound, when it struck another vehicle heading westbound on I-90. Three occupants were killed in each vehicle. I-90 is now back…

Duluth Bowling Alley Getting Multi-Million Dollar Renovations To Become Entertainment Center

August 1, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

Skyline Lanes and Volleyball is no more, as it undergoes a full multi-million dollar remodel and rebranding to become Skyline Social and Games. The general manager says Skyline will be adding new games, entertainment, and even more unique bowling lanes. He said the space will have a more industrial and modern look to it to appeal to younger adults,…

Duluth Welcomes New Downtown Fitness Center

August 1, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you want to get your sweat on a new fitness center is now open in Duluth. AP Fitness, located on the 200 block of West Superior Street. A mother-daughter duo is behind the business. They’re hoping to pass their sports and wellness knowledge onto others. Co-owner Paige Stratioti says, “I’m really excited about this because I…

Flora North Boutique Relocates to Lincoln Park

August 1, 2019

Site Staff,

Just around the corner on West Superior Street Flora North, known formally as “Bella Flora,” is celebrating its move to Lincoln Park. From the former location on West First Street. The Company has been around for 19 years and the owners say Lincoln Park is the perfect fit. Co-Owner Ellie Just says, “We care about the things we bring into…

Duluth Clothing Storefront Grand Opening

August 1, 2019

Site Staff,

Thursday Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is now home to a new business with a familiar name. The Duluth Clothing Company is celebrating its grand opening at 12 N. 20th Avenue West. The company was formed in 2014 and was previously located in downtown Duluth above the Electric Fetus. The owners tell us they’re excited about the move. DLH Clothing Co-owner…

Cops Patrol on Day One of Hands Free

August 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – In between responding to calls Duluth police set up shop looking for drivers on their phones. Authorities scouted throughout the city and put most of their focus on finding hands free violators at major intersections. At last report, Duluth Police stopped more than five vehicles for texting and driving. Lucky for those motorists, they got away with…

Johns Hopkins Opens Data Research Center in Duluth

August 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore has opened a new research facility, geared towards American Indian health, right here in Duluth This comes after a prominent UMD researcher left the medical school to start a new partnership with Johns Hopkins University. The Center for American Indian health for the university has multiple hubs across the united states, primarily…

Spirit Valley Days Kicks Off with Annual Parade

August 1, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Valley days in West Duluth kicked off with its annual parade down Grand Avenue. The parade drew hundreds of families from the area to stop by and watch. Schools, businesses, and organizations took part in the parade A few politicians also road through the festivities and the Shriners came through doing tricks in vintage cars. “Its…

William A. Irvin Moves Into Dry Dock for Restoration

Ten months after leaving Minnesota Slip the Irvin is ready to be worked on.

August 1, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After ten months of waiting in line at Fraser Shipyards, the William A. Irvin is now out of the waiting room and ready to be worked on in the dry dock. The ship was moved from the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park last September for the Seawall Reconstruction Project, which city officials say is 99% done. The Irvin…

Governor Walz Continues Awareness Campaign of the Hands-Free Law

August 1, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, MN – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a pit stop in Duluth on Thursday as part of a week long effort to help spread awareness of the new “hands-free ” law that was implemented across the state today. Minnesota is the 16th state to enforce the hands-free law. In 2017, authorities saw a thirty percent increase in distracted driving…

5th Annual Billings Park Days Kicks off Friday.

August 1, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, WI – Friday marks the start of the 5th annual Billings Park Days in Superior. With a car show, craft vendors, music and a kids carnival there’s a little something for everyone. Organizers say, it’s all about bringing people together. “We like to get the community together. It’s just fun to have everybody get together and have a good…

Lumberjack World Championships Begin in Hayward

August 1, 2019

Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

HAYWARD, Wis.-The Lumberjack World Championships have kicked off in Hayward as thousands are expected to attend this year’s annual event. The international competition showcases the best in sawing, chopping, speed climbing, and log rolling. Above, check out Fox 21’s Nathaniel LeCapitaine’s full report. Click here for a full schedule of events. Categories: Links, News, News – Latest News

One Injured After Single Vehicle Crash in Britt

The Drivers Vehicle Went Airborne After Hitting an Embankment

August 1, 2019

Site Staff,

BRITT, Minn. – A 65-year-old Britt woman was transported to the Virginia Hospital for non-life threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash in rural Britt. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the crash on the Britt Bypass Road around 2:00 p.m. When authorities arrived on scene they found the vehicle had been traveling northwest in the…

Spirit Valley Days Traffic Advisory

Festival Runs From August 1-3

August 1, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Valley Days kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, resulting in several road closures on Thursday and Saturday. Ramsey Street between Central Avenue and 57th Avenue West will remain open throughout this year’s Spirit Valley Days. Thursday, August 1 – Parade Traffic 59th Avenue West between Raleigh Street and Grand Avenue will close around…

Blueberry Bread Pudding Sweet Treat

COOKING CONNECTION: Bridgeman's Bakes Tasty Treats

August 1, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection, the last standing Bridgeman’s is baking us a Blueberry Bread Pudding. Using one day old cinnamon rolls, pudding, melted white chocolate, blueberries and topped with their signature vanilla ice cram. Enjoy the video above for the full recipe details, remember this goes well for breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts and more. Categories: Cooking…

State Announces Settlement, Lawsuit in 2 sex Assault Cases

The Department Made the Announcement Thursday

August 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced developments in two cases involving the sexual assaults of minors – and adults who allegedly failed to protect them. The department announced Thursday that it settled a lawsuit with Ramsey County involving the sexual assault of a then-16-year-old lifeguard by her supervisor in 2013. The lifeguard reported the…

Report: Minnesota Agency Overpaid 2 Tribes by $25M

An Investigation Will be Launched Into the Overpayments

August 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – New revelations about overpayments to two American Indian tribes are bringing more scrutiny to Minnesota’s Department of Human Services. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Thursday the department overpaid the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the White Earth Nation by $25.3 million for substance abuse treatments covered by Medicaid. The newspaper cited internal memos….

Everyone Accounted for After Enbridge Pipeline Explosion in Kentucky

August 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

JUNCTION CITY, Ky. (AP) – Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Don Gilliam said the fires are out from a gas line explosion early Thursday that killed a person and sent five others to a hospital. The explosion happened on an Enbridge Texas Easter natural gas pipeline near Danville. He says six structures were impacted and some destroyed altogether by the…

Trump Says he Will put 10% Tariffs on Remaining China Imports

August 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump intensified pressure Thursday on China to reach a trade deal by saying that beginning Sept. 1, he will impose 10% tariffs on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese imports he hasn’t already taxed. The move immediately sent stock prices sinking. The president has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese products, and…

Survey Suggests Slower Economic Growth in Midwest, Plains

It's the Lowest Figure in More Than Three Years

August 1, 2019

The Associated Press,

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A new report says a July survey of business supply managers suggests economic growth will slow over the next three to six months in nine Midwest and Plains states. The report issued Thursday says the Mid-America Business Conditions index dropped to 52.0 in July from 55.4 in June. It’s the lowest figure in more than three…

Officer and Suspect Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting in Moose Lake

August 1, 2019

Site Staff,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.-The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the officer and suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday at a mobile home park in Moose Lake. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the deputy as Sgt. Jason Warnygora, who has been with the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office for 14 years. Sgt. Warnygora is on standard administrative leave. The…