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Disabilities Expo Raises Money for All-Abilities Park

Ground is expected to be broken in August at the Webster Dream Park in Superior

July 25, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – People with disabilities came together in Superior to learn about available resources in the Twin Ports and raise money for a good cause. The annual Empowerment Expo at the Mariner Business and Retail Center is organized by North Country Independent Living. The center provides services, job skills training and more for people with all kinds of disabilities….

Solon Springs Resident Wins Special Edition Police Motorcycle

John Kiel had the raffle picked out of 8,000 people to win a special edition motorcycle.

July 25, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- What started as a donation to support law enforcement has turned into the surprise of a lifetime for one Solon Springs man. John Kiel was picked out of 8 thousand people to win a custom police motorcycle donated by Harley–Davidson in honor of national police week. Raffle proceeds went to the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund. Kiel was…

Animal Allies Debuts New Outdoor Education Space to Community

Animal Allies introduces their new space at their Summer open house.

July 25, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Animal Allies in Duluth is expanding once again. This time with a whole new outdoor play space added on to their existing building, providing a bigger area for people to get to know the animals. What better way to debut animal allies’ new out door education center than at their annual Summer open house? The humane society has…

Hillside Youth Theatre Performs “The Oddest Sea”

The play is described as "Homer's Odyssey Meets Rock N' Roll"

July 25, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hillside Youth Theatre is performing their newest production, “The Oddest Sea.” The play is described as Homer’s Odyssey meets rock n’ roll. The director tells us the kids have been working on the show for six weeks and they’re excited to finally perform in front of an audience. “A lot of these kids wouldn’t have access to…

Twin Ports Look to Upgrade, Expand Public Camera Systems

Duluth prepares to expand and upgrade their system, while Superior looks to add public cameras for the first time

July 25, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – There are dozens of cameras mounted across Duluth that can help law enforcement prevent and solve crimes. Now, the Police Department wants to upgrade and expand the camera system. The public cameras have been used by police to solve robberies, assaults, damage to property, and even two homicides in Duluth. Police believe expanding the system can make…

Minnesota Preps To Go Hands-Free

We are just a week away from the hands-free law going in place

July 25, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just under a week away from Minnesota becoming a hands-free driving state. The new law takes in effect next Thursday and it allows a driver to use their cell phone to make calls, text, listen to music and get directions, but only by voice commands or single–touch activation without holding the phone. Once this law starts,…

‘Bag It Duluth’ Seeks Reusable Bag Donation Sites

They would need these businesses and organizations to be donation sites for reusable bags to handout

July 25, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- “Bag It Duluth” is calling on businesses, and organizations to become donation sites for reusable bags to hand out to those willing to go plastic–free. Thursday, the “Unitarian Universalist Congregation” of Duluth became a donation site for the reusable bags that volunteers have made out of donated t–shirts. ‘Bag it Duluth’ says plastic fragments are now found in…

Surfer And Inventor Honored In Northland

Tom Blake will be honored Friday night in Ashland during a paddle boarding event

July 25, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

ASHLAND, Wis.- A native son of Washburn and one of the world’s most well know long board surfers will be honored tomorrow night as paddle boarders will travel from memorial park in Washburn to Houghton Falls. Tom Blake…is one of the most famous inventors for watersports, creating the hollow surfboard back in 1926, while also building the prototype of…

Mont Du Lac Debuts Updates to Resort During Bowfest

July 25, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Guests of the Bow fest were some of the first to enjoy a few new changes made to the Mont Du Lac Resort. The resort added new log cabins that can be rented for the summer. Each cabin can accommodate up to ten people. There is also a RV park that can fit more than twenty five…

Duluth Police Searching for Male Suspect After Search Warrant

Authorities say There is no Threat to the Public

July 25, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say they are actively searching for a 19-year-old suspect that fled from officers Thursday morning. According to authorities, officers were executing a search warrant on the 2800 Block of West 1st Street when the 19-year-old male jumped out of a second story window and fled. Officers say they recovered two handguns that were discarded by…

International Falls man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

July 25, 2019

Site Staff,

ORR, Minn. – An International Falls man was transported to a Duluth hospital Wednesday night following a motorcycle crash near Mead Wood Road in Orr. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened in the 1100 Block of the Ash River Trail at approximately 9:21 p.m. Authorities say the lone male driver was entering into a left…

Man who Kidnapped Jayme Closs Moved To Prison In New Mexico

Patterson is Listed on the National sex Offender Registry

July 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents in northern Wisconsin has been moved to a prison in New Mexico. Press-Gazette Media reports the New Mexico Corrections Department has confirmed Jake Patterson has been transferred to one of its prisons from Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun. Wisconsin corrections officials recommended Patterson be sent to…

Midday Update 7-25-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 25, 2019

July 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 25, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Local News, midday update, weather

MN DNR Draws $1,000,000 From Metabi Metallics Funds for Permit Violations

DNR Says They Will Pursue Additional Actions as Necessary

July 25, 2019

Site Staff,

NASHWAUK, Minn. – According to a recent press release, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has pulled $1,000,000 of financial assurance funds from Mesabi Metallics Company, LLC to address ongoing permit violations. The Minnesota DNR says companies must provide the DNR with financial assurance funds as part of obtaining a permit to mine which can be used to correct violations…

All Aboard! Thomas, Percy Begin Two Week Stay in Duluth

Thomas and Percy will Spend Two Weekends in the Twin Ports for the Steam Team Tour 2019

July 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Steam Team Tour 2019 features Thomas the Tank Engine and his best friend Percy the Small Engine. Children and their families are invited to spend a day with Thomas & Friends when they chug into the Depot on the North Shore Scenic Railroad July 26 – 28 and August 2 – 4. The tour, now in…

Justice Department Will Execute Inmates for First Time Since 2003

Five Inmates Will be Executed Starting in December

July 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department says it will carry out executions of federal death row inmates for the first time since 2003. The department says five inmates will be executed, starting in December. In 2014, President Barack Obama directed the department to conduct a review of capital punishment and issues surrounding lethal injection drugs. That review resulted in what…

Miracle Treat Day Returns, Raising Funds for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare

Miracle Treat Day is Thursday, July 25, 2019

July 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Another year, another blizzard forecasted in the middle of July! On Thursday, July 25, all Northland Dairy Queen locations are taking part in Miracle Treat Day, donating $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat purchase. All funds raised by DQ franchises in Minnesota and western Wisconsin will benefit Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, the nation’s first hospital for…

Handcrafted Ravioli Augusti Offers Seafood Satisfaction

Cooking Connection: The Strand Waterfront Dining and Wine Bar at Lutsen Resort

July 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

LUTSEN, Minn. – Entrees are sizzling off the menu this summer at The Strand Waterfront Dining and Wine Bar at Lutsen Resort up the North Shore. Executive Chef Chris Homyak has hand selected fine ingredients and recipes to refresh the restaurant’s menu this year. This week’s cooking connection features a handcrafted Ravioli Augusti. Ravioli Augusti: House made beet ravioli with…

Morning Update 7-25-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 25, 2019

July 25, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 25, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Enbridge Open to Routing Line 5 Around Wisconsin Reservation

Members of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Sued Enbridge on Tuesday

July 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

(Garret Ellison | MLive) SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) – Enbridge Inc. says it’s willing to consider rerouting a major oil pipeline around the Bad River Reservation in northern Wisconsin. Members of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa sued Enbridge on Tuesday in hopes of forcing the Calgary, Alberta-based company to remove sections of its Line 5 pipeline that run…

Democrats Call for Suspending PolyMet Permits

18 Lawmakers Sent a Letter to Walz Wednesday

July 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Democratic state lawmakers want Gov. Tim Walz to suspend permits for PolyMet’s proposed copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota to make sure they “were not rigged.” In a letter to Walz Wednesday, 18 lawmakers led by Sen. John Marty asked the governor to suspend the permits and direct the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to cooperate with…

28 Years After Wedding Aboard “Tregurtha” Woman Sees Ship Again

Woman who married the Captain aboard his ship watches it sail under the Aerial Lift Bridge

July 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Many people can name the venue where they had their wedding, but not many can say they see it go by in Lake Superior. The most memorable part of Joan Coughlin’s wedding wasn’t that her best friend was her bridesmaid, or that her soon-to-be husband sailed the Great Lakes for 55 years. The biggest part of Coughlin’s wedding…

Plan to Swim or Not to Swim With New Lake Temperature Device in Park Point Beach

New temp and wave monitoring devices help Minnesota Sea Grant scientists get readings to public.

July 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- New monitoring devices in the waters of Park Point Beach are allowing scientists to tell people how cold or warm the water is before they get to the beach. A temperature sensor and wave sensor were placed in the water last week for scientists with the Minnesota Sea Grant to measure water temperature and assess the possibility of…

Ashland Recognized For Downtown Success

Ashland picked as top six downtown area in entire state of Wisconsin

July 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

ASHLAND, Wis.-There are thirty–four main street communities in Wisconsin, and today Ashland was picked as a community in the top six. The state of Wisconsin’s downtown development program looks for cities that have unique announcements related artistic excellence and entrepreneurship. The day included showing off some groundbreaking events like the official opening for the cobblestone hotel property, a new home…

Local Art Meets Local Brews at Hoops Brewing

Monthly Local Art Show held in brewery.

July 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday local artists put their creations up for sale at Hoops Brewing Company during its Homemade Artisan Market. Artists were selling all types of things like necklaces made of Lake Superior sea glass, to artwork of the Northland’s nature. “We are, in the brewery we are all about community and coming together and just we have a…

Dog Parade Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Foundation

Eleven dogs marched in the parade through Duluth's Benedictine Living Community

July 24, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A dog parade marched through Duluth’s Benedictine Living Community, raising money for a good cause. Eleven dogs took part in the parade. The fourth annual event is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Money collected will be used for research and supporting families impacted by dementia diseases. Staff say the parade is a good chance for residents…

Pattison Park Beach Reopens as Flood Recovery Continues

Beach had been closed for more than a year after a flood devastated the state park last June

July 24, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A hot day at Pattison State Park just isn’t the same if you can’t get in the water. Now, after more than a year of being closed, the beach at Interfalls Lake is back open. “We went and walked down, looked at the waterfalls, the whole time ‘Dad, when can we get to the beach? When can we…

Former Lumber Supply Store Owner Allegedly Rips Off Customers

Owner steals more than $300,000.

July 24, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A former lumber supply store owner is under investigation for allegedly ripping off customers. He’s accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Hermantown Lumber Company had been in business for almost 50 years. In June, the owner Gerald Sundquist stopped operations. And many customers say he closed without fulfilling orders they already paid for. The Hermantown…

Duluth International Airport Gets a Spike in Number of Passengers

July 24, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A growing number of passengers are choosing to fly in and out of the Duluth international airport. Officials recently reported the number of people that have use the airport jumped by more than five percent in the last quarter. Five percent might not sound like a lot, but in 2018, nearly 50,000 people flew with the Duluth…

South Korean Students get Regional Perspective on Literature

July 24, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, MN. Tuesday morning the Duluth Folk School hosted 20 students from Seoul, South Korea as they learn real life skills. It’s all part of a program between UMD and the English Department at the Kyung Hee University in South Korea. The students also study language and writing, but their main focus is environmental studies and humanities. This is all…

A Celebration of Ashland’s Downtown Success

Ashland was recognized as one of the top six downtown areas in the entire state of Wisconsin

July 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Ashland is being recognized as one of the best downtown communities in the entire state of Wisconsin. City leaders are praising the several new downtown developments that helped earn this recognition. Downtown’s are often an important part of a city, and Ashland is being highlighted as one of just six communities in the entire state for accomplishments related…

Jayme Closs Kidnapper Erased From Prison Records

Patterson Also Doesn't Appear on the State sex Offender Registry

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has erased any record of the man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killing her parents from its inmate locator database. Twenty-two-year-old Jake Patterson was moved to an out-of-state facility on July 15. DOC officials declined to reveal where out of concern for his safety. The agency has declined to elaborate. The…

UPS to Begin Delivering on Sundays, Seeks to fly More Drones

UPA Says it Will Also add 12,000 new Package Pickup Locations

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – UPS is responding to the growth in online shopping and pressures for speedy delivery by seeking to expand its drone deliveries and adding thousands of new spots where customers can pick up packages. The Atlanta-based package delivery giant says it is adding 12,000 new package pickup locations inside CVS, The Michaels Co. and Advance Auto Parts…

Trump Calls Mueller Hearings ‘All Nonsense’

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says the Russia probe created a “phony cloud” over his administration and says House committee hearings featuring testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller were “all nonsense.” He says Mueller’s performance was “obviously not very good” and is accusing him of not knowing about certain details of his investigation. Trump is calling…

Minnesota’s top Court to Hear Lake Calhoun-Bde Maka Ska Case

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

(Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP, File) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Supreme Court will decide whether the state Department of Natural Resources has the authority to change the name of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis to its original Dakota name, Bde Maka Ska. The state Court of Appeals ruled in April that the agency overstepped its authority in January…

Midday Update 7-24-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, July 24, 2019

July 24, 2019

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update

WATCH LIVE: Mueller Testifies Before the House Intelligence Committee

Mueller set to Begin his Second of two Hearings Today

July 24, 2019

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former special counsel Robert Mueller told the House judiciary and intelligence committees that he would decline to quote from his report on the Trump-Russia investigation during his testimony before both panels on Wednesday. That’s according to a person involved with the negotiations who spoke about the confidential talks only on condition of anonymity. Mueller’s refusal to read…

Suspect in Lincoln Park Home Robbery and Assault Pleads Guilty

Sentencing is Scheduled for September 9

July 24, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a home robbery and assault that took place in the Lincoln Park neighborhood earlier this year. Authorities say the robbery and assault happened in a home on the 600 Block of Atlantic Avenue around 5:15 a.m. March 13. Christian Hamzah Coleman, 19, turned himself into authorities on…

PUC Asks Minnesota Supreme Court to Deny Line 3 Challenges

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Minnesota regulators have urged the state Supreme Court to deny challenges by opponents of Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 oil pipeline replacement who say the project’s environmental review was flawed. The Public Utilities Commission told the Supreme Court Tuesday it believes the review was “adequate in all respects.” Enbridge wants to replace its existing Line 3…

Bill Would Allow UW to Increase Tuition up to Inflation

The Bill Would Take Effect in the 2021 School Year at the Earliest

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The University of Wisconsin would be able to increase tuition no greater than the rate of inflation under a bill being proposed in the state Legislature by the chairman of the Assembly’s higher education committee. The proposal envisions a time without a tuition freeze that’s been in place for six years and will run for at…

Animal Allies Offering New “Working Cats” Program

Working Cats Program Offers Feral Cat Adoptions to Benefit Local Businesses

July 24, 2019

Brett Scott,

ESKO, Minn. – If you frequent Widdes Feed and Farm Supply off County Road 61 in Esko, chances are you’ve met the two newest employees. They’re friendly, love the occasional cuddle, but are also helping the business thrive and keep rodents at bay. As customers come in, Buzz and Woody come out to play. “We’ve got a bunch of kids…

Morning Update 7-24-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, July 24, 2019

July 24, 2019

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update

Midwest Officials Gather in Wisconsin to Discuss CWD

The Conference Will Conclud on Thursday

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

(DNR) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wildlife officials from around the Midwest are converging in Wisconsin to discuss chronic wasting disease. The two-day conference is set to begin Wednesday at Madison’s Monona Terrace convention center. It’s slated to conclude Thursday afternoon. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting the event. Officials from the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Wisconsin DNR,…

WATCH LIVE: 7:30 a.m., Mueller to Take Center Stage at Russia Probe Hearings

July 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The former special counsel in the Trump-Russia probe, Robert Mueller, will finally face congressional interrogators on Wednesday, testifying in televised hearings. Democrats hope Mueller’s testimony will weaken President Donald Trump’s reelection prospects in ways that Mueller’s book-length report did not. Republicans are ready to defend Trump and turn their fire on Mueller and his team instead. The…

Police: 50-Plus Complaints Against Hermantown Lumber Co. Totaling $290K In Unfulfilled Work

July 23, 2019

Dan Hanger,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Press Release) – The Hermantown Police Department has received numerous calls from victims who have ordered products such as windows or lumber packages from the Hermantown Lumber Company, which was located at 3707 Lavaque Road, Hermantown, Minn. The Hermantown Lumber Company ceased operations on June 28, 2019, and many orders that were fully or partially paid have gone…

Duluth Police Chief Says Violent Crime Is Not On The Rise

July 23, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken is talking crime statistics in the city, and how public perception – often times on social media – is far from reality. The chief says violent crime is not on the rise, but that any crime is one too many. “You see it on social media. I see it where people say…

‘Share the Shred’ Gets Kids Outside and On Bikes

Spirit Mountain's program provides bikes to kids who may not be able to afford one.

July 23, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and families got a free and friendly welcome into the sport of Mountain Biking at the Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet. The summer “Share the Shred” series drew about 90-110 kids Tuesday night. This year the YMCA Bike Fleet was available for kids to rent a limited number of youth-sized bikes and helmets to kids who may…

Summer Readers Build-a-UFO at Superior Public Library

Kids make flying saucers out of household supplies and craft materials.

July 23, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Tuesday some young Space Explorers at Superior Public Library made their own versions of alien flying saucers. As part of the Library’s “Universe of Stories” Summer reading program, kids constructed their own flying saucers with paper plates, pipe cleaners, plastic cups, and other household and craft materials. For some, it was a chance to channel their love…

Superior Intersection Painted Green Following Hit and Run

After 11-year-old boy hit and survived, City of Superior changes intersection to slow drivers down.

July 23, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The City of Superior has implemented safety changes at an intersection on Hammond Avenue after Police say an 11-year-old boy on his bicycle was struck by a driver, who then took off, last Friday. 11-year-old Cassius Carey is out of the hospital, his mother saying he suffered a concussion but no internal injuries. The woman who Superior Police…

Worker Shortage Around The Northland

Construction and nursing jobs are at an all time high so local workforce's are coming up with new creative ways to employee new workers

July 23, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- There are some career paths in the Northland where the need for employees is at an all time high. With the need for nurses at an all time high, and large construction projects coming to the Northland, two local workforce’s are doing everything they can to add more employees. Some may think it is due to the lack…